Missing UEFI Boot Path Security on Dell Precision 3620

Question

So we are in an academic environment, and to protect our machines, all of them have a BIOS password enabled. We also 'thought' this would automatically enable 'UEFI Boot Path Security' with 'Always, Except internal HDD.' However, that option does not exist on this machine. We verified this on about 20 machines. The funny thing is, the option is available on a Optiplex 9020 and a Precision 3640. Even on a Precision 3630, the option was added via a firmware update and was placed under DellSmbios:\AdvancedBootOptions. Is there any way to set this option for the 3620? How is it that it is on an older machine, but not this one?

DELL-Cares · Answer

We tried reaching you on a private message asking for the Service Tag number to ascertain the warranty but did not receive a response. Please feel free to reply to the private message whenever you are available.

Travis-G · Answer

First off, I did reply. Second, this is not just one computer, but a bulk of computers with the same model. Please re-read my issue.

DELL-Cares · Answer

Hi Travis-G, I read through your concern and will be raising this internally for review. I would request you to reach out over direct messages, as I will need some of your personal information and these cannot be discussed here.

We failed to get a reply to the four private messages?

DELL-Chris M · Answer

How is it that it is on an older machine, but not this one? The 2020 Precision Tower 3640 BIOS differs greatly from the older models. Page 25 in the online 2020 Precision Tower 3640 Setup and Specifications PDF details the BIOS. Compare those pictures to your Precision Tower 3640. 2013 Optiplex 9020 = Security --> Password Bypass2015 Precision Tower 3620 = Security --> Password Bypass2018 Precision Tower 3630 = Security --> Password Bypass 2020 Precision Tower 3640 =General --> UEFI Boot Path SecuritySecurity --> Password BypassSecurity --> HDD Security

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