User`s manual

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& High Precision Timer
Enables or disables High Precision Event Timer (HPET) in the operating system. (Default: Enabled)
& Restore AC Power Loss
Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Power Off The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)
Power On The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
Last State The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC
power.
& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
 ConguresthewaytoturnoffthecomputerinMS-DOSmodeusingthepowerbutton.
Instant-Off Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly.
(Default)
Delay 4 Sec. Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the
power button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend
mode.
& BIOS Read/Write Protection
Enables or disables BIOS read/write protection. (Default: Enabled)
& Administrator Password
 Allowsyoutocongureanadministratorpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,and
thenpress<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress
<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes to
all BIOS settings.
& User Password
 Allowsyoutocongureauserpassword.Press<Enter>onthisitem,typethepassword,andthenpress
<Enter>.Youwillberequestedtoconrmthepassword.Typethepasswordagainandpress<Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
2-5 Security
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Aptio Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 2013 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main
Password Description
If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,
then this only limits access to Setup and is
only asked for when entering Setup.
If ONLY the Administrator's password is set,
is a power on password and must be entered to
boot or enter Setup. In Setup the User will
have Administrator rights.
The password length must be
in the following range:
Minimum length 3
Maximum length 20
Administrator Password
User Password
` Secure Boot menu
gf: Select Screen
hi: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Exit
ESC: Exit
Boot Save & ExitSecurityChipsetAdvanced