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System and method for verifying first time use of an information handling system

US11216552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 9, 2019
Grant dateJan 4, 2022
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/3247
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An information handling system includes a basic input/output system that checks for a first-time password in NVRAM, and prompts a user for a password when the first-time password is present. A processor compares the password to the first-time password, deletes the first-time password from the NVRAM when the password matches the first-time password, and boots the information handling system when the password matches the first-time password.

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