Setting a UEFI Password

Rationale

In the UEFI settings, you can modify fundamental system properties, e.g. enabling Secure Boot or disabling USB boot. Access to these settings should be protected with a password to prevent unauthorized changes.

Instructions for IGEL Devices

→ If UEFI Secure Boot is not enabled, see the instructions under UEFI Secure Boot Enabling Guides.

By default, no UEFI password is set on IGEL UD devices. To set a password:

1. Hold down the [Del] key ([F2] for UD2 devices) while booting.
   The UEFI menu opens.

2. Use the arrow and return keys to navigate to SCU.
   The Setup Utility opens.

3. Navigate to the Security section.

4. Select Set Supervisor Password using the arrow keys.

5. Press [Return].

6. Enter the desired UEFI password and press [Return].

7. Re-enter the same password and press [Return] twice.

8. Press [F10] to save and exit.

9. Confirm Exit Saving Changes? by pressing [Return].

The system will reboot, and UEFI settings are now password-protected.

Instructions for 3rd-Party Devices Converted with OS Creator (OSC)

→ Refer to the instructions of your BIOS/UEFI vendor.