Setting Drivelock Passwords - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Setting DriveLock Passwords

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CAUTION: If you forget both the DriveLock user password and the
DriveLock master password, the hard drive is permanently locked and
can no longer be used.
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CAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information, shut down
the notebook before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay.
Do not remove the hard drive while the notebook is on, in standby, or in
hibernation.
To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by
sliding the power switch toward the front of the notebook,
and then shut down the notebook through the operating
system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on the notebook. Press
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in
the lower-left corner of the screen.
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4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock
passwords. Then press
5. Select the location of the hard drive, and then press
6. Toggle the Protection field to
7. Read the warning. To continue, press
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