BIOS Analytics
The BIOS Analytics tab provides visibility into BIOS-related settings across managed devices. It enables administrators to view BIOS configuration values reported by devices, compare settings across the device fleet, and export BIOS information for auditing and analysis.
Accessing BIOS Analytics
To access BIOS Analytics:
- Navigate to Security > BIOS Management.
- Click the BIOS Analytics tab.
Viewing BIOS Information
The BIOS Analytics page displays BIOS-related configuration data collected from managed devices.
Administrators can review information such as:
- Device Name
- Device Serial Number
- Device Model
- Device Architecture
- Device Hostname
- BIOS configuration settings and their current values
Depending on the OEM and device capabilities, additional BIOS attributes may be displayed in separate columns.
Available Controls:
- Select OEM - Filter BIOS analytics by OEM.
- Search - Quickly find devices using device information.
- Export - Download BIOS analytics data in .csv format.
Use Cases
BIOS Analytics can be used to:
- Verify BIOS settings across managed devices.
- Identify devices with non-compliant BIOS configurations.
- Compare BIOS configurations across device models and OEMs.
- Generate reports using the Export option for operational and security audits.
- Review BIOS capabilities supported by different devices.
Supported OEMs and Validated Device Models
The following device models have been validated by 42Gears for BIOS Management functionality.
Lenovo
- ThinkPad E580
- ThinkPad E15
- ThinkPad L14
- ThinkPad E490
- ThinkPad E14 Gen 6
- ThinkPad E14
- ThinkBook 14 G8 IRL
note
- The above models have been tested and validated for BIOS Management. While BIOS Management may function on other Lenovo models, available BIOS settings and behavior may vary depending on the device model, BIOS version, and firmware capabilities.
- Based on our testing, Lenovo ThinkPad E580, ThinkPad E15, and ThinkBook G8 devices, if a Master HDD Password is already configured, it cannot be cleared remotely through SureMDM. The Master HDD Password must first be removed locally on the device before it can be managed through SureMDM.
HP
- HP Probook 440 14inch G11 Notebook
- HP Probook 430 G5
Dell
- Dell Latitude 3420
- Dell Pro 14 PC14250