68 Using the System Setup Program and UEFI Boot ManagerSystem Security ScreenOption DescriptionSystem Password Displays the current status of the password securityfeature and allows a new system password assignment andverification.NOTE: See "Using the System Password" for moreinformation.Setup Password Restricts access to the System Setup program by using asetup password.NOTE: See "Using the System Password" for moreinformation.Password Status(Unlocked default)When Setup Password is assigned and this field isLocked, the system password cannot be changed ordisabled at system start-up.See "Using the System Password" for more information.TPM Security(Off default)Sets the reporting of the Trusted Platform Module(TPM) in the system.If Off, the presence of the TPM is not reported to theoperating system.If On with Pre-boot Measurements, the system reportsthe TPM to the operating system and stores the pre-bootmeasurements to the TPM during POST.If On without Pre-boot Measurements, the systemreports the TPM to the operating system and bypassespre-boot measurements.TPM Activation(No Change default)When set to Activate, the TPM is enabled to defaultsettings. When set to Deactivate, the TPM is disabled.The No Change state initiates no action. The operationalstate of the TPM remains unchanged (all user settings forthe TPM are preserved).NOTE: This field is read-only when TPM Security is set toOff.
