HTTPs Boot User's Guide

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HTTPs Boot and admin password

You can modify the HTTPs Boot modes when the BIOS admin password is not configured.

Figure 1. HTTPs Boot Mode - Password not configured
Screenshot of HTTPs Boot Modes when password is not configured

When the password is configured, the HTTPs Boot options are disabled, and the password must be entered to modify the HTTPs Boot options. Asterisks (*) symbol is displayed in the manual boot URL for security reasons.

Figure 2. HTTPs Boot Mode - Password protected
Screenshot of HTTPs Boot Modes when it is password protected

When the password is removed, all the HTTPs Boot options are restored to default values. The manual boot URL and the certificate are deleted. The HTTPs boot mode is set to Auto. For more information about BIOS admin password, see How to Reset or Clear the BIOS Password documents at https://www.dell.com/support.

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