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Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 3–11

Desktop Management

3.5.1 Password Security

The user 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 user password. That is, when prompted for the user password, entering the supervisor

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 user password, even if

one has been established.

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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.

3.5.2 Establishing a Supervisor Password with Computer Setup

If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to HP ProtectTools Embedded

Security Guide, on the Documentation CD. Establishing a Supervisor 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 and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer

Setup. Press

Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

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If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press

and hold the

F10 key again to access the utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.

3. Select Set Security Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. Before exiting, on the File menu, select Save Changes and Exit.

3.5.3 Establishing a User Password with Computer Setup

Establishing a user password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer when

power is turned on unless the password is entered. When a user password is set, Computer Setup

presents Password Options under the Security menu. Password options include Password Prompt

on Warm Boot. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, you must also enter the

password each time the computer is rebooted.