HP Rlve 810 G3 manual Changing a DriveLock password, Removing DriveLock protection

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Changing a DriveLock password

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

1.Turn on 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 > Hard Drive Tools > DriveLock, and then press enter.

4.Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then press enter.

5.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys select Set DriveLock Password, and then press enter.

6.Use the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.

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

8.When prompted, type your current password, and then press enter.

9.When prompted, type a new password, and then press enter.

10.When prompted, type the new password again to confirm, and then press enter.

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.

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Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.

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 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 > Hard Drive Tools > DriveLock, and then press enter.

4.Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then press enter.

5.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Set DriveLock Password, and then press enter.

6.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.

7.Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Disable protection.

8.Type your master password, and then press enter.

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

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Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Inserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using Disk Cleanup Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Finding information Select the HP Support Assistant appResources Component Description Getting to know your computerRight Feature, press the button again Assistant appLeft Display To change your notebook to a tablet Support Assistant appComponent Description Windows button TopTouchPad DesktopLights Keys Fn keyService door BottomBottom Using a USB device on RearUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Using HP Mobile 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select models only Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Finding additional battery informationMaximizing battery discharge time Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Managing low battery levelsInserting or removing the battery Inserting a batteryConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Removing a memory card Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB deviceUsing optional external devices Using optional external drivesHandling drives Using hard drivesDrives Click the Reset to Available link Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyRemoving or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Using Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performanceProtecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSecurity Password Function Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protectionRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing an optional security cable Using HP Client SecurityUsing HP Touchpoint Manager select models only Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesAdding or replacing memory modules Cleaning your computer Cleaning the sides or cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery toolsUsing Windows operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP Sure Start select models only Support Contacting supportLabels Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with the computer Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Wireless network connection is not workingSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warmMovie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics IndexWlan SIM