Configuration, then AMT Options. Then select Un-configure AMT on next boot. Select Save, then
Yes. Select the File menu, and then select Save Changes and Exit. Reboot the system and confirm
that you want to un-configure AMT.
j.
If the optional Intel Anti-Theft Technology (AT) was activated, contact the provider to deactivate it.
k.
If the optional Absolute® Software Computrace® management and tracking service was activated
on the notebook PC, contact the provider to deactivate it.
l.
Remove all power and system batteries for at least 24 hours.
2.
Remove and retain the storage drive or clear the contents of the drive.
a.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Clear the HDD contents by using the HP Disk Sanitizer® utility or a third party application that,
ideally, is U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) 5220.22-M approved.
To run HP Disk Sanitizer, enter BIOS Setup by powering on the system and pressing
F10
when
prompted near the bottom of the display, or press
ESC
to display the start up menu, then press
F10
. Select the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu. Select Disk Sanitizer and
select the desired drive. For a higher level of protection, select Optimum.
NOTE:
This process will take a long time, and the amount of time varies based on the hard drive
capacity.
b.
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Clear the SSD contents by using the BIOS Setup Secure Erase command option, or by using a third
party utility designed to erase data from an SSD. To run Secure Erase, enter BIOS Setup by
powering on the system and pressing
F10
when prompted near the bottom of the display. Select
the Security menu and scroll down to the Utilities menu. Select Secure Erase and select the
desired hard drive.
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