HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide

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Introduction
Managing ProtectTools Passwords
Most of the ProtectTools Security Manager features are secured
by passwords. The following table lists the commonly used
passwords, the software module where the password is set, and
the password function.
The passwords that are set and used by IT administrators only are
indicated in this table as well. All other passwords may be set by
regular users or administrators.
Password Management
ProtectTools
Password
Set in this
ProtectTools
Module Function
Computer Setup
administrator password
✎
Also known as
BIOS administrator,
F10 Setup, or
Security Setup
password
BIOS Configuration, by
IT administrator
Protects access to the
BIOS Computer Setup
utility and security
settings.
Power-on password BIOS Configuration Protects access to the
computer contents when
the computer is turned
on, restarted, or restored
from hibernation.