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Table 12. System setup options—Security menu (continued)
Security
PPI ByPass for Clear Commands Controls the TPM Physical Presence Interface (PPI).
By default, the PPI ByPass for clear Commands option is disabled.
Intel Total Memory Encryption
Total Memory Encryption Enable or disable you to protect memory from physical attacks including freeze
spray, probing DDR to read the cycles, and others.
By default, the Total Memory Encryption option is disabled.
Chassis intrusion Controls the chassis intrusion feature.
By default, the On-Silent option is enabled.
SMM Security Mitigation Enable or disable SMM Security Mitigation.
By default, the option is enabled.
Data Wipe on Next Boot
Start Data Wipe Enable or disable the data wipe on next boot.
By default, the option is enabled.
Absolute Enable or disable or permanently disable the BIOS module interface of the
optional Absolute Persistence Module service from Absolute software.
By default, the option is enabled.
UEFI Boot Path Security Controls whether or not the computer will prompt the user to enter the admin
password (if set) when booting to a UEFI boot device from the F12 boot menu.
By default, the Always Except Internal HDD option is enabled.
Table 13. System setup options—Passwords menu
Passwords
Admin Password Set, change, or delete the administrator password.
System Password Set, change, or delete the computer password.
NVMe SSD0 Set, change, or delete the NVMe SSD0 password.
Password Configuration
Upper Case Letter Reinforces password must have at least one upper case letter.
By default, the option is disabled.
Lower Case Letter Reinforces password must have at least one lower case letter.
By default, the option is disabled.
Digit Reinforces password must have at least one digit.
By default, the option is disabled.
Special Character Reinforces password must have at least one special character.
By default, the option is disabled.
Minimum Characters Set the minimum characters allowed for password.
Password Bypass When enabled, this always prompts for computer and internal hard drive
passwords when powered on from the off state.
By default, the Disabled option is enabled.
Password Changes
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