Reference Guide ProtectTools Security Manager

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BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
Enabling and disabling power-on
authentication on Windows restart
This option allows you to enhance security by requiring users to
enter a power-on, TPM, or smart card password when Windows
restarts.
To enable or disable power-on authentication on Windows restart:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security
Manager.
2. In the left pane, select BIOS Configuration, and then select
Security.
3. In the right pane, under Password Options, enable or disable
Require password on restart.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK in the ProtectTools window
to save your changes.