HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide

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Embedded Security for ProtectTools
Windows. On some models, the TPM embedded security chip
also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through
BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools.
Setup Procedures
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CAUTION: To reduce security risk, it is highly recommended that your
IT administrator immediately initialize the TPM embedded security chip.
Failure to initialize the TPM embedded security chip could result in an
unauthorized user, a computer worm, or a virus could initialize the TPM
embedded security chip and restrict access to the PC.
The TPM embedded security chip can be enabled in the BIOS
Computer Setup utility, BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, or
HP Client Manager.
To enable the TPM embedded security chip:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
computer, and then pressing F10 while the “F10 = ROM
Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner
of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Setup Password. Set a
password.
3. Select Embedded Security Device.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Embedded Security
Device—Disable. Use the arrow keys to change it to
Embedded Security Device—Enable.
5. Select Enable > Save changes and exit.
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Refer to the ProtectTools Help screens for specific instructions
for ProtectTools Embedded Security.