HP x2 1011 G1 manual Entering a DriveLock password, Changing a DriveLock password

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Entering a DriveLock password

Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the computer (not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).

At the DriveLock Password prompt, type your user or master password (using the same kind of keys you used to set the password), and then follow the on-screen instructions.

After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must shut down the computer and try again.

Changing a DriveLock password

To change a DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1.Turn on 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 or tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select Security > Hard Drive Tools > DriveLock, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

4.Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys select Set DriveLock Password, and then follow the on- screen instructions.

6.Use the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

7.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select Change Password.

8.When prompted, type your current password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

9.When prompted, type a new password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

10.When prompted, type the new password again to confirm, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

11.To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

Removing DriveLock protection

To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:

1.Turn on 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 or tap f10 to enter Computer Setup.

3.Use a pointing device, the arrow keys, or touch the screen to select Security > Hard Drive Tools > DriveLock, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

4.Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

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