Security -14, Chapter 3, Security – MSI X99S XPOWER AC Manual User Manual
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Chapter 3
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BIOS Setup
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BIOS Setup
▶Boot Mode Select [LEGACY+UEFI]
Sets the system boot mode from legacy or UEFI architecture depending on OS
installation requirement. This item will become unselectable and will be configured
automatically by BIOS when “Windows 8/ 8.1 Feature” is enabled.
[UEFI]
Enables UEFI BIOS boot mode support only.
[LEGACY+UEFI] Enables both Legacy BIOS boot mode and UEFI BIOS boot
mode.
▶FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities
Sets device priority for system boot.
▶Boot Option #1~N
These items are used to prioritize the installed boot devices.
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
replace any previous set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to
confirm the password. You may also press
To clear a set password, press
password. A message will confirm the password is being disabled. Once the password
is disabled, you can enter the setup and OS without authorization.
▶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
▶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]