Dell PowerEdge T100 - Manual (Page 37)

Using the System Setup Program
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Password Status Setting the Setup Password option to Enabled prevents the
system password from being changed or disabled at system
start-up.
To lock the system password, assign a setup password in the
Setup Password option and then change the Password Status
option to Locked. In this state, you cannot change the system
password using the System Password option and the system
password cannot be disabled at system start-up by pressing
<Ctrl><Enter>.
To unlock the system password, enter the setup password in the
Setup Password field and then change the Password Status
option to Unlocked. In this state, you can disable the system
password at system start-up by pressing <Ctrl><Enter> and
then change the password using the System Password option.
TPM Security
(Off default) Sets the reporting of the TPM in the system.
NOTE:
The TPM is a microchip that is integrated into the system
board, and it can be used by both operating systems and programs.
It is capable of creating, storing, and protecting cryptographic
keys. See
support.dell.com for additional TPM documentation.
When set to Off (default), presence of the TPM is not reported
to the operating system.
When set to On with Pre-boot Measurements, the system
reports the TPM to the operating system and stores the pre-boot
measurements (compliant with Trusted Computing Group
standards) to the TPM during POST.
When set to On without Pre-boot Measurements, the system
reports the TPM to the operating system and bypasses pre-boot
measurements.
Table 2-8. System Security Screen Options (continued)
Option Description
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