Option DescriptionOptions DescriptionDeployed Mode Deployed Mode is the most secure mode. In Deployed Mode, PK must be installed andthe BIOS performs signature verification on programmatic attempts to update policyobjects.Deployed Mode restricts the programmatic mode transitions.Secure Boot PolicySummarySpecifies the list of certificates and hashes that secure boot uses to authenticate images.Secure BootCustom PolicySettingsConfigures the Secure Boot Custom Policy. To enable this option, set the Secure Boot Policy to Custom option.Creating a system and setup passwordPrerequisitesEnsure that the password jumper is enabled. The password jumper enables or disables the system password and setup password features.For more information, see the System board jumper settings section.NOTE: If the password jumper setting is disabled, the existing system password and setup password are deleted and you neednot provide the system password to boot the system.Steps1 To enter System Setup, press F2 immediately after turning on or rebooting your system.2 On the System Setup Main Menu screen, click System BIOS > System Security.3 On the System Security screen, verify that Password Status is set to Unlocked.4 In the System Password field, type your system password, and press Enter or Tab.A message prompts you to reenter the system password.5 Reenter the system password, and click OK.6 In the Setup Password field, type your setup password and press Enter or Tab.A message prompts you to reenter the setup password.7 Reenter the setup password, and click OK.8 Press Esc to return to the System BIOS screen. Press Esc again.A message prompts you to save the changes.NOTE: Password protection does not take effect until the system reboots.Related linksSystem board jumper settingsUsing your system password to secure your systemAbout this taskIf you have assigned a setup password, the system accepts your setup password as an alternate system password.Steps1 Turn on or reboot your system.2 Type the system password and press Enter.Dell EMC PowerEdge R740 Installation and Service ManualPre-operating system management applications59
