Desktop Management Guide

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Password Security

The power-on 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 power-on password. That is, when

prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup 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 power-on password, even

if one has been established.

Establishing a Setup Password Using 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 setup 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 Security, then select Setup Password and follow the

instructions on the screen.

4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.