Setting Passwords In Computer Setup; Managing A Bios Administrator Password - HP ProBook 650 G2 User Manual

Setting passwords in Computer Setup

Password
BIOS administrator password*
DriveLock master password*
DriveLock user password*
*For details about each of these passwords, see the following topics.

Managing a BIOS administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
Setting a new BIOS administrator password
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator Password, and
then press enter.
4. When prompted, type a password.
5. When prompted, type the new password again to confirm.
6. 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.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Changing a BIOS administrator password
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press enter.
4. When prompted, type your current password.
to enter Computer Setup.
to enter Computer Setup.
Function
Protects access to Computer Setup.
NOTE: If features have been enabled to prevent removing the
BIOS administrator password, you may not be able to remove it
until those features have been disabled.
Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection. This
password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable
process.
NOTE: A BIOS Administrator password must be set before you
can set a DriveLock password.
Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the
enable process.
NOTE: A BIOS Administrator password must be set before you
can set a DriveLock password.
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