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Table 35. Security(continued)
Options Description
Start Data Wipe
This section contains toggle switch which when enabled ensures
that the BIOS will queue up a data wipe cycle for storage device(s)
connected to the motherboard on the next reboot.
Absolute
Absolute
This section lets the user enable, disable or permanently disable the
BIOS module interface of the optional Absolute Persistence
Module service from Absolute Software. The options available are
as follows:
• Enable Absolute - Enables Absolute Persistence and load the
firmware Persistence Module
• Disable Absolute - Disables Absolute Persistence. The firmware
Persistence Module is not installed.
• Permanently Disable Absolute - Permanently disables Absolute
Persistence module interface from further use.
UEFI Boot Path Security
UEFI Boot Path Security
This section lets the user control whether or not the system will
prompt the user to enter the admin password(if set) when booting
to a UEFI booth path device from F12 boot menu. The options
available are as below:
• Never
• Always
• Always Except Internal HDD
• Always Except Internal HDD&PXE
Passwords
This section provides details on password settings.
Table 36. Passwords
Options Description
Admin Password
This field allows the user to set, change, or delete the administrator
password.
System Password
This field allows the user to set, change, or delete the system
password.
Internal HDD-0 Password
This field allows the user to set, change, or delete the Hard Drive
password.
Password Configurator
Upper Case Letter
Enable or disable reinforced use of upper case letters.
Lower Case Letter
Enable or disable reinforced use of lower case letters.
Digit
Enable or disable reinforced use of at least one digit.
Special Character
Enable or disable reinforced use of at least one special character.
Minimum Character
Allows the user to select the number of characters allowed for a
password.
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