Specifications

Heading Option Description
requires turning the computer off and then back on. To enable this feature you must enable
the following features:
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Virtualization Technology
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Embedded Security Device Support
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Virtualization Technology Directed I/O
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Embedded Security Device Support (some models) (Enable/Disable)—Permits activation and
deactivation of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires turning the
computer off and then back on.
NOTE: You must create a Setup password to configure the Embedded Security Device.
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Reset to Factory Settings (some models) (Do not reset/Reset)—Restores factory defaults and
erases all security keys. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back
on.
CAUTION: Choosing Reset to Factory Settings may result in significant data loss. The
embedded security device is a critical component of many security schemes. Erasing the
security keys prevent access to data protected by the Embedded Security Device.
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OS Management of Embedded Security Device (some models) (Enable/Disable)—Limits
operating system control of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires
turning the computer off and then back on.
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Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS (some models) (Enable/Disable)—Limits the
operating system ability to request a Reset to Factory Settings of the Embedded Security
Device. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on.
NOTE: You must create a Setup password to use this option.
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Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (Enable/Disable)—Enables/disables the
Smart Card to be used in place of the Setup and Power-On Passwords. This setting requires
additional initialization within ProtectTools® before this option takes effect.
Master Boot
Record Security
Saves a copy of the current master boot record to provide protection from viruses or other
corruption.
Setup Security
Level
Enables the administrator to set the security level of each setup feature.
Power OS Power
Management
Enables or disables:
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Runtime Power Management
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Idle Power Savings
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ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset
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ACPI S3 PS/2 Mouse Wakeup
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Unique Sleep State Blink Rates
Hardware
Power
Management
Enables or disables:
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SATA Power Management
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Eup Compliance Mode
Thermal Lets you set the speed of the system fan for when the CPU is in idle.
Advanced
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Power-On
Options
Sets the following:
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POST Mode:
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QuickBoot—Do not clear memory or perform a memory test.
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Clear Memory—No memory count on cold boot. Clears memory on all boots.
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