BIOS Event Logging#
This feature logs system and BIOS configuration change events.
How to view event logs#
A log viewer application can be launched from the BIOS Setup Menu.
It allows you to
- show logs
- clear logs
Note
- The clear log process will be run after setup exit.
- The clear operation is protected by SVP.
Details of event logs#
The number of slots (16 or 64) varies between events.
Each event has a header with event metadata.
The following events are logged:
- Power On Event
- Subcomponent Measurement Event
- BIOS Password Change Event
- Subcomponent Self-healing Event
- BIOS Setup Configuration Change Event
- Device Change Event
- System Boot Event
- System Preboot Authentication Event
- System Tamper Event
- POST Error Event
- Flash Update Event
- Set On-Premise Event
- Capsule Update Event
- Log Cleared Event
- Shutdown/Reboot Event
The details provided for each event may vary. An example is shown below:
