User guide

38 Using the System Setup Program
Exit Screen
After you press <Esc> to exit the System Setup program, the Exit screen
displays the following options:
•
Save Changes and Exit
• Discard Changes and Exit
• Return to Setup
System and Setup Password Features
NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on
your system. If your data requires more security, use additional forms of protection,
such as data encryption programs.
TPM Activation Changes the operational state of the TPM.
When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled and activated at
default settings.
When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled and deactivated.
The No Change state initiates no action. The operational state
of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings for the TPM
are preserved).
This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.
TPM Clear
(No default)
NOTICE: Clearing the TPM will cause loss of all encryption
keys in the TPM. This option will prevent booting to the
operating system and will result in loss of data if the
encryption keys cannot be restored. Be sure to back up the
TPM keys prior to enabling this option.
When set to Yes, all the contents of the TPM are cleared.
This field is read-only when TPM Security is set to Off.
AC Power Recovery
(
Last default)
Determines how the system reacts when power is restored to the
system. If system is set to Last, the system returns to the last
power state. On turns on the system after power is restored.
When set to Off, the system remains off after power is restored.
Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued)
Option Description
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