User's Manual

5 BIOS Configuration for HP
ProtectTools
BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools provides access to the Computer Setup utility security and
configuration settings. This gives users Windows access to system security features that are managed
by Computer Setup.
With BIOS Configuration, you can accomplish the following objectives:
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Manage power-on passwords and administrator passwords.
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Configure other power-on authentication features, such as enabling embedded security
authentication support.
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Enable and disable hardware features, such as CD-ROM boot or different hardware ports.
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Configure boot options, which includes enabling MultiBoot and changing the boot order.
NOTE: Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools are also available in Computer
Setup.
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