HP ProDesk 400 G7 SFF, Maintenance And Service Manual

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Table 6-2 Computer Setup—Security
Option Description
Create BIOS Administrator
Password Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which controls access to the following features:
●
Setup Menu (F10)
● Third Party Option ROM Management (F3)
● Update system ROM
● WMI commands that change system settings
●
BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU)
●
Alternative power-on password
NOTE: Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
NOTE: If the password is set, you must change Computer Setup options, update the BIOS, and make
changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Change BIOS Administrator
Password (This selection is
active only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.) Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Create POST Power-On
Password The power-on password prompt appears after a power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct
power-on password, the unit will not boot.
Change POST Power-On
Password (This selection is
active only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.) Lets you change the POST power-on password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Password Policies Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
● Password minimum length
● Requires at least one symbol
● Requires at least one number
●
Requires at least one uppercase character
●
Requires at least one lowercase character
● Allow spaces
Clear Password Jumper
Select Honor to allow or Ignore to not allow the absence of the password jumper to clear the passwords at
boot up. Default is Honor.
Security Configuration TPM Embedded Security
● TPM Specification Version
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