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Table 11. System setup options—Security menu (continued)
Security
Default: Enabled
Intel Software Guard Extensions
Intel SGX Enables or disables the Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to provide a
secured environment for running code/storing sensitive information.
By default, Software Control is selected.
SMM Security Mitigation
SMM Security Mitigation Enables or disables additional UEFI SMM Security Mitigation protections.
Default: OFF
NOTE: This feature may cause compatibility issues or loss of functionality
with some legacy tools and applications.
Data Wipe on Next Boot
Start Data Wipe When enabled, the BIOS will queue up a data wipe cycle for storage device(s)
connected to the motherboard on the next reboot.
Default: OFF
Absolute
Absolute Enables, disables or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the
optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute Software.
By default, Enable Absolute is selected.
UEFI Boot Path Security
UEFI Boot Path Security Controls whether the system will prompt the user to enter the admin password
(if set) when booting to a UEFI boot path device from the F12 boot menu.
By default, Always Except Internal HDD is selected.
Table 12. System setup options—Passwords menu
Passwords
Admin Password Sets, changes, or deletes the administrator password (sometimes called
the "setup password"). The administrator password enables several security
features.
Password Configuration
Upper Case Letter When enabled, password must contain at least one upper case letter.
Default: OFF
Upper Case Letter When enabled, password must contain at least one lower case letter.
Default: OFF
Digit When enabled, password must contain at least one digit number.
Default: OFF
Special Character When enabled, password must contain at least one special character.
Default: OFF
Minimum Characters Sets the minimum number of characters allowed for passwords.
Default: 04
Password Bypass
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