HP Xw4200 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM, Service And Technical Reference Manual

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SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Password Security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the workstation 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 workstation.
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.
NOTE System Software Manager and HP Client Manager Software allow remote management of Setup
Passwords and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. For more information, visit http://
www.hp.com/go/EasyDeploy.
ESTABLISHING A SETUP PASSWORD USING COMPUTER SETUP
Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the workstation (use
of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using workstation setup:
1 Turn on or restart the workstation. If you are in Windows, click Start>Shut Down>Restart .
2 Wait for the
F10=Setup
prompt to appear on the lower right corner of the screen. Once you see the
prompt, press the F10 key to enter the F10 setup utility.
NOTE If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation and try
again to access the utility.
3 Select Security>Setup Password and follow the on-screen instructions.
4 Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit .
ESTABLISHING A POWER-ON PASSWORD USING WORKSTATION SETUP
Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup prevents access to the workstation 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. The password options include Network Server
Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
When Network Server Mode is disabled, the password must be entered each time the workstation is
turned on when the key icon appears on the monitor. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled,
the password must also be entered each time the workstation is rebooted. When Network Server Mode
is enabled, the password prompt is not presented during POST, but any attached PS/2 keyboard will
remain locked until the user enters the power-on password.