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54 Using the System Setup Program
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 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 Trusted Platform Module
(TPM) in the system.
NOTE: See support.dell.com for additional documentation
on TPM technology.
When set to Off (default), the 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