HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide

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BIOS Configuration for
ProtectTools
Basic Concepts
BIOS Configuration for 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
■ Manage power-on passwords and setup passwords.
■ Enable smart card BIOS support.
■ Enable and disable hardware features, such as CD-ROM boot
or different hardware ports.
■ Configure boot options, such as changing the boot order.
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Many of the features in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
are also available in the Computer Setup utility.
Changing BIOS Settings
BIOS Configuration allows you to manage various computer
settings that would otherwise be accessible only by pressing
F10 at startup and entering the Computer Setup utility. Refer to
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation
CD that shipped with the computer for information on settings
and features.