HP Notebook User Guide - Linux

Managing a BIOS administrator password
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key
for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc. When
the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.
2. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator
password, and then press enter.
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To set a BIOS administrator password, type your password in the Enter New Password
and Confirm New Password fields, and then press enter.
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To change a BIOS administrator password, type your current password in the Enter
Current Password field, type a new password in the Enter New Password and Confirm
New Password fields, and then press enter.
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To delete a BIOS administrator password, type your current password in the Enter
Password field, and then press enter 4 times.
3. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Saving
Changes.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
Entering a BIOS administrator password
At the Enter password prompt, type your administrator password, and then press enter. After 3
unsuccessful attempts to enter the administrator password, you must restart the computer and try
again.
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