Table 5-1 Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option Description
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Applies the custom default settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to options in the
Security menu.
Apply Factory Defaults
and Exit
Restores the factory system conguration settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to
options in the Security menu.
Ignore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to current system conguration, exits Computer Setup, and reboots.
Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specic Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware conguration.
Table 5-2 Computer Setup—Security
Option Description
Create BIOS
Administrator Password
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which controls access to the following features:
● Setup Menu (F10)
● 3rd Party Option ROM Management (F3)
● Update system ROM
● WMI commands that change system settings
● BIOS Conguration 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
(This selection is active
only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.)
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 BIOS 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: Administrator password may 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
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