Security, Security -14, Chapter 3 – MSI A88X-G41 PC Mate User Manual

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Chapter 3

3-14

BIOS Setup

Security

Administrator Password

Sets administrator password for system security. Enters the administrator password if

set; user has full rights to change the BIOS items.

User Password

Sets User Password for system security. Enters the user password if set; but user

might have limited rights to change the BIOS items.

Important

When selecting the Administrator / User Password items, a password box will appear

on the screen. Type the password then press <Enter>. The password typed now will

replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to

confirm the password. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To clear a set password, press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter a new

password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password

is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.

U-Key [Disabled]

Enables or disables U-Key as user's password to access the system.

Make U-Key at

Makes a key at the USB flash drive to prevent other people from accessing the

system. Only the user who has the key with the flash drive can access the system.

Trusted Computing

Sets TPM (Trusted Platform Module) function.

TPM SUPPORT [Disabled]

Enables or disables the TPM function to build the endorsement key for accessing

the system.

Chassis Intrusion Configuration

Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

Chassis Intrusion [Disabled]

This function will be available if the chassis equips a chassis intrusion switch.

Once the chassis is opened, the system will record and issue a warning message.

To clear the warning message, set the item to [Reset], then it will return to

[Enabled] later. [Options: Disabled, Enabled, Reset]

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