Option Description
• Enable Front USB 2.0 Ports
• Enable USB 3.0 Ports
• Enable Rear–Left Dual USB 2.0 Ports
• Enable Rear–Right Dual USB 2.0 Ports (this option is enabled by default)
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of
these settings.
Audio Allows you to enable or disable the integrated audio controller.
• Enable Audio — This option is enabled by default.
Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable various on-board devices.
• Enable PCI Slot — This option is enabled by default.
Table 3. Security
Option Description
Admin Password This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password
(sometimes called the setup password). The Admin Password enables several
security features.
1. Enter the old password.
2. Enter the new password.
3. Confirm the new password.
The password is not set by default.
System Password This field lets you set, change, or delete the system password (previously called the
primary password). The System Password enables several security features.
1. Enter the old password.
2. Enter the new password.
3. Confirm the new password.
The password is not set by default.
Internal HDD_0 Password This option lets you set, change, or delete the password on the system's internal hard
disk drive. The Internal HDD_0 Password enables several security features.
1. Enter the old password.
2. Enter the new password.
3. Confirm the new password.
The drive does not have a password set by default.
Strong Password
Enable strong password — This option is disabled by default.
Password Configuration This field controls the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for the
admin and system passwords.
• Admin Password Min
• Admin Password Max
• System Password Min
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