HP Rlve 810 G2 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.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Vii Security Support 101 Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationFinding information Enww Right Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Left Display Display TouchPad TopLights Fn key KeysBottom Rear See Using a USB device onUsing the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing 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 onlyInserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkEnww Enww Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingEdge swipes select models only Finger clickRotating select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Windows shortcut keys Hot key combination Using keypadsUsing the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadEnww Audio Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers MultimediaConnecting headphones and microphones Adjusting the volumeConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneVideo Webcam select models onlyDisplayPort Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlyEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using battery powerManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the 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password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenanceEnww Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or coverUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Enww Backing up your information Backup and recoveryPerforming a system recovery Click Backup and Recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing Windows operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery toolsUsing HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetNavigating 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 Enww Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Choosing MultiBoot preferencesEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiEnww Contacting support SupportLabels Labels Enww Specifications Input Power Rating Input powerOperating environment Enww Traveling with the computer Enww Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesComputer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingDisc does not play 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