Maintenance and Service Guide

Table Of Contents
Table 5-2 Computer Setup—Security (continued)
Option Description
WMI commands that change system settings
BIOS Conguration Utility (BCU)
Alternative power-on password
NOTE: Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
NOTE: If the password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, update the BIOS, and
make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Change BIOS
Administrator Password
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Create POST Power-On
Password
Lets you set and enable a POST power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after a
power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not boot.
NOTE: The administrator password might be used at the power-on password prompt.
Change POST Power-On
Password
(This selection is active
only if a POST Power-on
password is set.)
Lets you change the POST power-on password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Password Policies Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
Password minimum length
Requires at least one symbol
Requires at least one number
Requires at least one upper case character
Requires at least one lower case character
Allow spaces
Clear Password Jumper
Select Honor to allow or Ignore to not allow the absence of the password jumper to clear the passwords at
boot up. Default is Honor.
Administrator
Authentication Policies
Select to require Administrator authentication for various commands during boot, including F9 (Boot
Menu), F11 (System Recovery), F12 (Network Boot), capsule update, and power-on.
Security Conguration TPM Embedded Security
TPM Specication Version
Displays the current TPM version.
TPM Device
Lets you set the Trusted Platform Module as available or hidden.
TPM State
Select to enable the TPM.
ClearTPM
Select to reset the TPM to an unowned state. After the TPM is cleared, it is also turned o. To
temporarily suspend TPM operations, turn the TPM o instead of clearing it.
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