Dell T1700 owner manual OptionDescription, TPM Acpi Support, TPM PPI Deprovision Override

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OptionDescription

 

System Password Max

Password Bypass

Allows you to bypass the System Password and the internal HDD password prompts

 

during a system restart.

 

• Disabled - Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when

 

 

they are set. This option is disabled by default.

 

• Reboot Bypass - Bypass the password prompts on restarts (warm boots).

 

 

NOTE: The system will always prompt for the system and internal HDD

 

 

passwords when powered on from the off state (a cold boot). Also, the system

 

 

will always prompt for passwords on any module bay HDDs that may be present.

Password Change

Allows you to determine whether changes to the system and hard disk passwords are

 

permitted when an administrator password is set.

 

Allow Non-Admin Password Changes - This option is enabled by default.

TPM Security

This option lets you control whether the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) in the system

 

is enabled and visible to the operating system.

 

TPM Security - This option is disabled by default.

 

TPM ACPI Support

 

TPM PPI Deprovision Override

 

Clear

 

 

TPM PPI Provision Override

 

 

NOTE: Activation, deactivation, and clear options are not affected if you load the

 

 

setup program's default values. Changes to this option take effect immediately.

Computrace

This field lets you activate or disable the BIOS module interface of the optional

 

Computrace Service from Absolute Software.

 

Deactivate - This option is disabled by default.

 

Disable

 

Activate

Chassis Intrusion

Allows you to enable or disable the chassis intrusion alert.

 

Disable

 

• Enable (this option is enabled by default)

 

On-Silent

CPU XD Support

Allows you to enable or disable the execute disable mode of the processor.

 

Enable CPU XD Support - This option is enabled by default.

OROM Keyboard Access

Allows you to determine if you access the Option Read Only Memory (OROM)

 

configuration screens via hotkeys during boot. These settings prevent access to the

 

Intel RAID (CTRL+I) or Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (CTRL+P/F12).

Enable - User may enter OROM configuration screens via the hotkey.

One-Time Enable - User can enter the OROM configuration screens via the hotkeys during the next boot. After the boot, the setting will revert to disabled.

Disable - User can not enter the OROM configuration screens via the hotkey.

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Contents Regulatory Model D13M Regulatory Type D13M001 Dell Inc Contents Installing the Input/Output I/O Panel Using The System Setup Program And Boot ManagerSpecifications Contacting Dell Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer After Working Inside Your ComputerClick Shut Down Removing the Cover Recommended ToolsRemoving the Intrusion Switch Installing the CoverRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Intrusion SwitchInstalling the Front Bezel Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardRemoving the Front Bezel Removing the Expansion CardMemory Module Guidelines Installing the Expansion CardInstalling the Memory Removing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Memory Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Optical Drive Installing the Hard DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Installing the Speaker Removing the Power SupplyRemoving the Speaker Page Removing the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Power SupplyInstalling the Heat Sink Assembly Removing the ProcessorRemoving the System Fan Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Thermal Sensor Installing the System FanPage Removing the Power Switch Installing the Thermal SensorInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System Board Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelPCI Express x16 slot wired as Intrusion switch connectorSystem Board Components Installing the System Board Pin power connector Password reset jumper Sata connectorsHDD and optical drive power connector Page Boot Sequence Following table displays the system setup navigation keysNavigation Keys System Setup Options Option Description Enable Smart Reporting This option is disabled by default Reporting Technology specificationUSB Configuration These settingsTPM Acpi Support OptionDescriptionTPM PPI Deprovision Override TPM PPI Provision OverrideAdmin Setup Lockout This option is set to Enable by defaultOption is disabled by default. The options are Reset All Keys- Resets to default settingEnable Cpuid Limit this option is disabled by default Enabled by defaultHard Disk Configuration or partition have been changed Memory capacity over 8GB installedKeyboard Errors Is enabled by defaultTechnology Smart ConnectionEnable MEBx Hotkey This option is enabled by default BootsBy default Direct I/O must be enabled to use this featureUpdating the Bios System and Setup Password Jumper SettingsClick Drivers & Downloads ComputerDisabling a System Password Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer DiagnosticsAmber LED State White LED State Description Troubleshooting Your ComputerPossible USB failure No memory modules are detectedOverride Jumper is Removed Installed Amber LED State Description Possible system board errorPossible system board resource and/or hardware failure Some other failure with messages on screenData error Error Message DescriptionFailure Configuration ProblemDisk error Error Message Description Memory data lineNot a boot diskette System installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy diskWrite fault Error MessageWrite fault on Selected driveSpecification FeatureFeature Specification Processor typeIntegrated Externally Accessible 5.25-inch drive baySystem chipset Intel C226 chipset DMA Channels ChannelsMini-Tower Two Four Small Form Factor One Inch Sata drive baysWhite light indicates sleep state of the computer Front of the computer Power button lightDrive activity light Reading data from or writing data to the hard drivePhysical Height Width Depth Weight Power Wattage Maximum Heat Dissipation VoltageFeature Specification Contacting Dell
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