• The unlock encode is a one-time password and is valid only during logon prompt (in one power-on cycle)
for up to two hours.
• If you click Skip, you can enter the BIOS setup menu without BIOS management authority. But certificate
reset is allowed.
Reset certificate
The enrolled certificate cannot be disabled. You can reset or remove it:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1.
2. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu with the certificate or skip the certification authentication process.
3. Select Security ➙ Reset Certificate.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the reset code provided by IT admin.
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