Option

Description

 

 

 

• Confirm the new password

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

 

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

• Enable - This option is enabled by default.

 

Disable

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9020 specifications

The Dell OptiPlex 9020 is a highly regarded desktop solution favored by businesses and professionals for its reliability and performance. This model is part of Dell's renowned OptiPlex series, which is designed to meet the demands of corporate environments. One of its standout features is its versatile design, available in various form factors including Mini Tower, Small Form Factor, and All-in-One configurations, allowing organizations to choose the best fit for their workspace.

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