Desktop Management
3.5.1 Password Security
The user password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The setup password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to the user password. That is, when prompted for the user password, entering the supervisor password instead will allow access to the computer.
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3.5.2Establishing a Supervisor Password with Computer Setup
If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide, on the Documentation CD. Establishing a Supervisor password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup F10 utility) until the password is entered.
1.Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.
2.As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
✎If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error
3.Select Set Security Password and follow the instructions on the screen.
4.Before exiting, on the File menu, select Save Changes and Exit.
3.5.3Establishing a User Password with Computer Setup
Establishing a user password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer when power is turned on unless the password is entered. When a user password is set, Computer Setup presents Password Options under the Security menu. Password options include Password Prompt on Warm Boot. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, you must also enter the password each time the computer is rebooted.
1.Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.
2.As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
✎If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error
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