BIOS

What can be found in Boot Options

1. Boot Device Priority to check for secondary OS drives

2. Boot Mode Selection to choose between UEFI mode and Legacy BIOS mode and Secure Boot or CSM

3. One-Time Boot Menu to allow for temporary selection of a boot device

4. Specific OS entries such as Windows Boot Manager or Linux Boot Manager

What are USB permissions settings used for

To help mitigate a common vector for malware infection

What is the TPM functionality in BIOS/UEFI

A hardware security chip that provides a hardware-based root of trust for computer security

1. Stores digital certificates, encryption keys, and hashed passwords

2. Secure Boot Verification

3. Full Disk Encryption Support

4. Platform Authentication

5. Checks system integrity

6. Logs boot processes

What cooling features are in BIOS

Can check the motherboards temp sensor to adjust fan speeds

What is Secure Boot

An advanced security feature integrated into modern UEFI firmware that ensures only digitally signed, trusted software is allowed to run during the system’s startup

What is the use of a boot password

1. Primarily protects against unauthorized use of the device

2. Required before the OS loads to prevent unauthorized access

3. Does not restrict access to BIOS/UEFI firmware

What is the use of a BIOS password

1. Activated only when entering the BIOS config menu

2. Restricts access to the BIOS/UEFI setup interface

3. Does not interfere with the actual boot process once configured

4. Prevents unauthorised modifications to firmware settings