HP Pro x2 612 G1 Setting passwords in Computer Setup, Managing a Bios administrator password

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Setting passwords in Computer Setup

Password

Function

 

 

BIOS administrator password*

Protects access to Computer Setup.

 

NOTE: If features have been enabled to prevent removing

 

the BIOS administrator password, you may not be able to

 

remove it until those features have been disabled.

 

 

DriveLock master password*

Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by

 

DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection.

 

This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the

 

enable process.

 

NOTE: A BIOS Administrator password must be set before

 

you can set a DriveLock password.

 

 

DriveLock user password*

Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by

 

DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the

 

enable process.

 

NOTE: A BIOS Administrator password must be set before

 

you can set a DriveLock password.

*For details about each of these passwords, see the following topics.

Managing a BIOS administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:

Setting a new BIOS administrator password

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc or hold down the volume button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

4.When prompted, type a password.

5.When prompted, type the new password again to confirm.

6.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon, and then follow the on- screen instructions.

– or –

Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Changing a BIOS administrator password

1.Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc or hold down the volume button while the “Hold the Volume Down button to enter the BIOS Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

2.Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.

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