Option
Description
Data Wipe
This field allows users to erase the data securely from all internal storage devices. Option 'Wipe on Next boot' is not
enabled by default. The following is list of devices affected:
•
Internal SATA HDD/SSD
•
Internal M.2 SATA SDD
•
Internal M.2 PCIe SSD
•
Internal eMMC
BIOS Downgrade
This controls flashing of the system firmware to previous revisions. Option 'Allow BIOS downgrade' is enabled by
default.
System logs
Option
Description
Power Events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Power) events.
•
Keep (default)
•
Clear
BIOS Events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (BIOS) POST events.
•
Keep (default)
•
Clear
Thermal Events
Allows you to view and clear the System Setup (Thermal) events.
•
Keep (default)
•
Clear
SupportAssist System Resolution
Option
Description
Auto OS Recovery
Threshold
Allows you to control the automatic boot flow for SupportAssist System. Options are:
•
Off
•
1
•
2 (Enabled by default)
•
3
SupportAssist OS
Recovery
Allows you to recover the SupportAssist OS Recovery (Disabled Enabledby default)
Clearing BIOS (System Setup) and System passwords
To clear the system or BIOS passwords, contact Dell technical support as described at
.
NOTE:
For information on how to reset Windows or application passwords, refer to the documentation accompanying Windows
or your application.
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