S2600GZ and S2600GL

BIOS Setup Utility Intel® Server Board S2600GZ/GL TPS
While Quiet Fan Idle Mode is engaged, fan sensors become unavailable and are not monitored by the
BMC.
Quiet Fan Idle Mode does not conflict with Fan PWM Offset (above) – they work in concert, with Fan
PWM Offset applied to fans in Quiet Fan Idle Mode just as when the fans are operating in “normal
mode”. A Fan PWM Offset of zero is necessary for fans to actually stop turning.
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12.2.3
Security Screen (Tab)
The Security screen allows the user to enable and set the Administrator and User passwords and to lock out
the front panel buttons so they cannot be used. This screen also allows the user to enable and activate the
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security settings on those boards that support TPM.
Note that it is necessary to activate the TPM in order be able to enable Intel
®
Trusted Execution Technology
(TXT) on boards that support it. Changing the TPM state in Setup will require a Hard Reset for the new state to
become effective. For enabling Intel
®
TXT, see the Processor Configuration screen.
This BIOS supports (but does not require) “Strong Passwords” for security. The “Strong Password” criteria for
both Administrator and User passwords require that passwords be between 8 and 14 characters in length, and
a password must contain at least one case-sensitive alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one
special character. A warning is given when a password is set which does not meet the Strong Password
criteria, but the password is accepted.
For further security, the BIOS optionally may require a Power on Password to be entered in early POST in
order to boot the system. When Power On Password is enabled, POST is halted soon after power on while the
BIOS queries for a Power On Password. Either the Administrator or the User password may entered for a
Power on Password.
To access this screen from the Main screen or other top-level “Tab” screen, press the right or left arrow keys to
traverse the tabs at the top of the Setup screen until the Security screen is selected.
Main
Advanced
Security
Server Management
Boot Options
Boot Manager
Administrator Password Status <Installed/Not Installed>
User Password Status <Installed/Not Installed>
Set Administrator Password [123aBcDeFgH$#@]
Set User Password [123aBcDeFgH$#@]
Power On Password Enabled/
Disabled
Front Panel Lockout Enabled/
Disabled
TPM State <Displays current TPM Device State>
TPM Administrative Control
No Operation/
Turn On/Turn Off/Clear Ownership
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