Password Security; Establishing A Setup Password Using Computer Setup - HP Compaq dx2250 Service & Reference Manual

Table 4-1 Security Features Overview (continued)
Option
System IDs
DriveLock (some models)
For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and
Diagnostics CD.
Support for security features may vary depending on the specific computer configuration.

Password Security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to
the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead will allow access to the computer.
A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one
has been established.

Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to the HP ProtectTools Security
Manager Guide at www.hp.com. Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents
reconsideration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until the password is entered.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
Computer Setup. Press
NOTE:
again press
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Allows you to set:
● Asset tag (18-byte identifier) and ownership Tag (80-byte identifier
displayed during POST). See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information.
●
Chassis serial number or Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) number.
The UUID can only be updated if the current chassis serial number is
invalid. (These ID numbers are normally set in the factory and are used
to uniquely identify the system.)
Keyboard locale setting (for example, English or German) for System ID
entry.
Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for ATA hard drives.
When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one of the
DriveLock passwords during POST. If neither is successfully entered, the
hard drive will remain inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully
provided during a subsequent cold-boot sequence.
NOTE:
that supports the ATA Security command set is attached to the
system.
See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and
Diagnostics CD for more information.
Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10
F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
This selection will only appear when at least one ATA drive
F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and
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