HP XU016UT, XU053UT 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.

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.

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.

TPM embedded security password	When enabled as a BIOS administrator password, protects
	access to the computer contents when the computer turns
	on, restarts, or exits Hibernation.
	This password requires the optional embedded security chip
	to support this security feature.

*For details about each of these passwords, refer to 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 in the lower-left corner of the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

– or –

Use the arrow keys to select File > 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.

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