Option Description
If USB port is enabled, device attached to this port is enabled and available for
operation system.
If USB port is disabled, the operation system cannot see any device attached to this
port.
The options for USB configuration differ based on the form factors:
For Mini-Tower, Desktop, Small Form Factor the options are:
• Enable Boot Support
• Enable Rear Dual USB Ports
• Enable Rear Quad USB Ports
• Enable Front USB Ports
NOTE: USB keyboard and mouse always work in the BIOS setup irrespective of
these settings.
Audio
Allows you to enable or disable the intergrated audio controller.
• Enable Audio
Miscellaneous Devices Allows you to enable or disable various on-board devices. (For Mini Tower and Ultra
Small Form Factor)
• Enable PCI Slot - This option is enabled by default.
Table 4. Security
Option Description
Internal HDD_O Password This field lets you set, change, or delete the administrator (admin) password
(sometimes called the setup password). The admin password enables several
security features.
The drive does not have a password set by default.
• Enter the old password
• Enter the new password
• Confirm the new password
Strong Password
Enable strong password - This option is disabled by default.
Password Configuration This field controls the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed for the
admin and system passwords.
• Admin Password Min
• Admin Password Max
• System Password Min
• System Password Max
Password Bypass Allows you to bypass the
System Password
and the internal HDD password prompts
during a system restart.
• Disabled - Always prompt for the system and internal HDD password when they
are set. This option is disabled by default.
• Reboot Bypass - Bypass the password prompts on restarts (warm boots).
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