HP VA799UT 799UT#ABA manual Chassis security, Clearing passwords, Side access panel solenoid lock

Clearing passwords

If you forget the password, you cannot access the workstation.

For instructions about clearing passwords, see Configuring password security and resetting CMOS on page 154.

Chassis security

Side access panel sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (optional)

The optional Side access panel sensor is a combination of hardware and software technology that can alert you when the workstation side access panel has been removed (if the sensor has been configured in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility).

The three levels of Side access panel sensor protection are shown in the following table:

Table 4-4Side access panel sensor protection levels

Level	Setting	Description
Level 0	Disabled	Side access panel sensor * is disabled (default).
Level 1	Notify User	When the workstation restarts, a message appears indicating that the
		workstation side access panel has been removed.
Level 2	Setup Password	When the workstation is restarted, a message appears indicating that the
		workstation side access panel has been removed. You must enter the setup
		password to continue.

*Side access panel sensor settings can be changed using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

Setting the side access panel sensor protection level

To set the side access panel sensor protection level:

1.Power on or restart the workstation.

2.As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation, and then press and hold the F10 key again to access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.

3.Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Removal Sensor, and follow the onscreen instructions.

4.Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit.

Side access panel solenoid lock

The side access panel solenoid locks the side access panel to the chassis. The solenoid is controlled by a local or remote signal.

To lock the solenoid, set a password for the solenoid lock in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. To unlock the solenoid, remove the solenoid lock password in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

The solenoid lock FailSafe Key–available from HP–is is a device for manually disabling the solenoid lock. You will need the FailSafe Key in case of forgotten password, power loss, or workstation malfunction.

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