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How to identify if the BIOS on Dell machines is password-protected?

Description

To support BIOS patching with password protection on Dell machines, it's essential to have the Dell PowerShell module installed on each endpoint.

Resolution

  • Navigate to Patches > Supported Patches and search for the Patch ID - 111005 and click Install/Publish Patches.
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  • Deploying this patch will install the PowerShell module and the agent will use it for identifying if the BIOS on Dell machines is password-protected.
  • You can check the BIOS Protection Status by navigating to Systems > BIOS Mapping Status.
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