Option
Description
Keyboard locale setting (for example, English or German) for System ID
entry.
DriveLock (some models)
Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for ATA hard drives.
When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one of the
DriveLock passwords during POST. If neither is successfully entered, the
hard drive will remain inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully
provided during a subsequent cold-boot sequence.
NOTE:
This selection will only appear when at least one ATA drive that
supports the ATA Security command set is attached to the system.
See the
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
on the
Documentation and
Diagnostics CD
for more information.
For more information about Computer Setup, see the
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
on the
Documentation and
Diagnostics CD
.
Support for security features may vary depending on the specific computer configuration.
Password Security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to
the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead will allow access to the computer.
A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one
has been established.
Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup
If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to the
HP ProtectTools Security
Manager Guide
at
. Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents
reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until the password is entered.
1.
Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click
Start
>
Shut Down
>
Restart
.
2.
As soon as the computer is turned on, press
F10
when the monitor light turns green to enter
Computer Setup. Press
Enter
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE:
If you do not press
F10
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again
press
F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
3.
Select
Security
, then select
Setup Password
and follow the instructions on the screen.
4.
Before exiting, click
File
>
Save Changes and Exit
.
Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup
Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer when
power is turned on, unless the password is entered. When a power-on password is set, Computer Setup
presents
Password Options
under the
Security
menu. Password options include
Password Prompt
Table 4-1
Security Features Overview (continued)
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