Table 6-1 Computer Setup Main (continued)
Option Description
Change date and time Lets you update system date and time.
System IDs Lets you set the following values:
● Asset Tracking Number
● Ownership Tag
Replicated Setup Backup current settings to USB device
Saves system configuration to a formatted USB flash media device.
Restore current settings from USB device
Restores system configuration from a USB flash media device.
Save Custom Defaults Saves the current system configuration settings as the custom default set.
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Applies the custom default settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to options in the
Security menu.
Apply Factory Defaults
and Exit
Restores the factory system configuration settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply
to options in the Security menu.
Ignore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to current system configuration, exits Computer Setup, and reboots.
Computer Setup Security
This table provides information about the Computer Setup Security menu.
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options can vary, depending on the hardware
configuration.
Table 6-2
Computer Setup Security
Option Description
Create BIOS
Administrator Password
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which controls access to the following
features:
● Setup Menu (F10)
● Third Party Option ROM Management (F3)
● Update system ROM
● WMI commands that change system settings
● BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU)
● Alternative power-on password
NOTE: Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
Change BIOS
Administrator Password
(This selection is
active only if a BIOS
administrator password
is set.)
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
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