HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 software overview

Audio drivers on the nc6400 enable the ADI CODEC controller to run multimedia applications using
Microsoft DirectSound audio capability.
Security
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HP ProtectTools Security Manager
HP ProtectTools Security Manager provides the framework into which additional modules can be
installed. ProtectTools Security Manager is preinstalled on select models along with the BIOS
Configuration Module for ProtectTools, which provides a graphical interface from within the operating
system to configure and manage ROM BIOS settings. On the nc6400 series, Credential Manager for
HP ProtectTools is preinstalled. This module provides users with single sign on capability for websites,
applications, and network resources. For more information on HP ProtectTools solutions, please refer
to the white paper, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, 5982-9847EN, November 2004.
DriveLock
DriveLock is a security feature that offers advanced protection against unauthorized access to
valuable data on internal notebook hard drives. Two passwords control access to the hard drives,
which provide customers with a means to unlock a protected drive if the day-to-day user password
has been lost. Hard drives protected with DriveLock remain protected even if removed from the
notebook. Features and settings are accessed through the F10 Setup Utility. For more information
about DriveLock, refer to the white paper, Drivelock Hard Drive Protection on HP Notebooks, 5981-
9417EN, July 2003.
Power-on password
The power-on password prevents an unauthorized user from powering on the system. After a power-
on password is established, the user is required to type the password during the power-on process.
The password can be set independently from DriveLock
F10 administrator password
The F10 administrator password, also known as the setup password, prevents unauthorized changes
to the system configuration. If the administrator password is not known, F10 Setup Utility is
inaccessible. If this password is enabled, users are restricted from modifying DriveLock.
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