Using Computer Setup Automatic Drivelock; Entering An Automatic Drivelock Password; Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection - HP Elitebook 9480m User Manual

Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock

In a multiple-user environment, you can set an Automatic DriveLock password. When the Automatic
DriveLock password is enabled, a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be
created for you. When any user passes the password credential, the same random user and
DriveLock master password will be used to unlock the drive.
NOTE: A BIOS Administrator password must be set before you can access the Automatic DriveLock
features.

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password

To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Hard Drive Tools > Automatic
DriveLock, and then press enter.
4. Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then press enter.
5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
6. Read the warning. To continue, select YES.
7. 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.

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection

To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Hard Drive Tools > Automatic
DriveLock, and then press enter.
4. Enter the BIOS Administrator password, and then press enter.
5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
6. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Disable protection.
7. 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 Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
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