Computer Setup-Security - HP 8100 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
Table 3-4 Computer Setup—Security
Option
Setup Password
Power-On Password
Password Options
(This selection appears
only if a power-on
password or setup
password is set.)
Smart Cover (some
models)
Description
Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.
NOTE: If the setup 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.
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears
after a power cycle. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not
boot.
NOTE: This password does not appear on warm boots , such as
from Windows, unless enabled in Password Options (see below).
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you enable/disable:
●
Lock Legacy Resources (appears if a setup password is set)
●
Network Server Mode (appears if a power-on password is set)
●
Password Prompt on Warm Boot (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) (appears if a power-on password is set)
●
Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but not changing,
the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password)
●
Stringent Password (appears if a power-on password is set), which when enabled bypasses
the onboard password jumper to disable the power-on password.
●
Password prompt on F9, F11, & F12 (allows access to menus without entering setup
password)
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you to:
●
Lock/unlock the Cover Lock.
●
Set the Cover Removal Sensor to Disable/Notify User/Setup Password.
NOTE: Notify User alerts the user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been
removed. Setup Password requires that the setup password be entered to boot the computer if
the sensor detects that the cover has been removed.
This feature is supported on some models only. See the Desktop Management Guide for more
information.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Restart
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 13