User's Manual

Dell ControlVault
®
The Dell ControlVault
®
(CV) is a secure hardware store for user credentials used during pre-
Windows login (e.g., user passwords or enrolled fingerprint data). The ControlVault window in
Device Management displays only when a ControlVault is detected on your system.
ControlVault Management
These functions enable the system administrator to manage the system's ControlVault.
Status
Displays a status of active or inactive for the ControlVault. A status of "Inactive" means that the
ControlVault is not available for storage on your system. Consult the Dell system documentation
to determine if the system contains a ControlVault.
Password
Indicates whether the ControlVault Administrator password has been set up, and lets you set up a
password or change the password (if one has already been set up). Only system administrators
can set up or change this password. A ControlVault Administrator password must be set in order
to perform a credential archive or restore.
NOTES:
 If an archive or restore is attempted when the ControlVault Administrator password has not
been set, he/she is prompted to create one (if they are an administrator).
 If you need to clear user credentials, you must perform a System Reset from the
Maintenance section.
 Detailed information on the specific error message for Dell Data Protection | Access
(DDP|A) can be found by searching for “DDPA Error Codes” at: http://support.dell.com.