HP Rlve 810 G3 manual 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 while the “Press the ESC key for 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 press enter.

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 then press enter. 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 while the “Press the ESC key for 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 > Change Password, and then press enter.

4.When prompted, type your current password.

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