Computer Setup Security - HP Z Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Table 6-1 Computer Setup Main (continued)
Option
Change date and time
System IDs
Replicated Setup
Save Custom Defaults
Apply Custom Defaults
and Exit
Apply Factory Defaults
and Exit
Ignore Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit

Computer Setup Security

This table provides information about the Computer Setup Security menu.
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options can vary, depending on the hardware
configuration.
Table 6-2 Computer Setup Security
Option
Create BIOS
Administrator Password
Change BIOS
Administrator Password
(This selection is
active only if a BIOS
administrator password
is set.)
60 Chapter 6 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Description
Lets you update system date and time.
Lets you set the following values:
Asset Tracking Number
●
Ownership Tag
●
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 custom default set.
Applies the custom default settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to options in the
Security menu.
Restores the factory system configuration settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply
to options in the Security menu.
Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Saves changes to current system configuration, exits Computer Setup, and reboots.
Description
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which controls access to the following
features:
● Setup Menu (F10)
● Third Party Option ROM Management (F3)
● Update system ROM
● WMI commands that change system settings
● BIOS Configuration Utility (BCU)
● Alternative power-on password
NOTE: Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.