Table 4 Computer Setup—Security (continued)
NOTE: To configure the Embedded Security Device, a Setup password must be set.
●Reset to Factory Settings (some models) (Do not reset/Reset) - Resetting to factory defaults will erase all security keys. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on.
CAUTION: The embedded security device is a critical component of many security schemes. Erasing the security keys will prevent access to data protected by the Embedded Security Device. Choosing Reset to Factory Settings may result in significant data loss.
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●Reset authentication credentials (some models) (Do not reset/Reset) - Selecting Reset disables the
OS management of Embedded Security Device (some models) (enable/disable) - This option allows the user to limit operating system control of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on. This option allows the user to limit OS control of the Embedded Security Device.
●Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS (some models) (enable/disable) - This option allows the user to limit the operating system ability to request a Reset to Factory Settings of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on.
NOTE: To enable this option, a Setup password must be set.
Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) - Allows the user to enable/ disable the Smart Card to be used in place of the Setup and
Setup Security Level Provides a method to allow
This feature allows the administrator the flexibility to protect changes to essential setup options, while allowing the user to view system settings and configure nonessential options. The administrator specifies access rights to individual setup options on a
NOTE: Setup Browse Mode must be set to Enable in order for the user to enter Setup without knowing the setup password.
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