Computer Setup-Security - HP Engage One Retail System 141 Maintenance And Service Manual

Table 8-1 Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option
Replicated Setup
Save Custom Defaults
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Apply Factory Defaults
and Exit
Ignore Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Suppress POST Errors
Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.
Table 8-2 Computer Setup—Security
Option
Create BIOS
Administrator Password
Change BIOS
Administrator Password
(This selection is active
only if a BIOS
administrator password
is set.)
Password Policies
Description
Backup current settings to USB device
Saves system configuration to a formatted USB flash media device.
Restore current settings from USB device
Restores system configuration from a USB flash media device.
Saves the current system configuration settings as the default.
Applies the currently selected default settings and clears any established passwords.
Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default.
Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Saves changes to system configuration or default settings and exits Computer Setup.
Suppresses most system messages during POST (Power On Self Test).
POST error messages are displayed on the display during the Power On Self Test if the BIOS encounters a
problem while starting the computer. A POST error message will only display on screen if the computer is
capable of booting this far. If the POST detects an error before this point, a beep code is generated
instead.
Description
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which includes the following privileges:
Manage other BIOS users
●
Full access to BIOS policy and settings
●
● Control BIOS access of other users by setting security level
● Unlock the computer when other BIOS users fail the preboot authentication.
NOTE: Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
NOTE: If the password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make
changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
● Password minimum length
● Requires at least one symbol
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