Computer Setup-Security - HP dc7900 - Convertible Minitower PC Service & Reference Manual

Table 2-3 Computer Setup—Storage (continued)
DPS Self-Test
Boot Order
Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
Table 2-4 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.)
8 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives capable of performing the Drive Protection
System (DPS) self-tests.
NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive capable of performing the DPS self-
tests is attached to the system.
Allows you to:
●
Specify the order in which attached devices (such as a USB flash media device, diskette drive,
hard drive, optical drive, or network interface card) are checked for a bootable operating system
image. Each device on the list may be individually excluded from or included for consideration
as a bootable operating system source.
●
Specify the order of attached hard drives. The first hard drive in the order will have priority in
the boot sequence and will be recognized as drive C (if any devices are attached).
NOTE: MS-DOS drive lettering assignments may not apply after a non-MS-DOS operating system
has started.
Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
To boot one time from a device other than the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the
computer and press F9 when the monitor light turns green. After POST is completed, a list of bootable
devices is displayed. Use the arrow keys to select the preferred bootable device and press Enter.
The computer then boots from the selected non-default device for this one time.
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
Windows, unless enabled in Password Options (see below).
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you to:
● Lock legacy resources (appears if a setup password is set)
●
Enable/disable network server mode (appears if a power-on password is set)
●
Specify whether the password is required for warm boot (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) (appears if a power-
on password is set)
●
Enable/Disable Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but
not changing, the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password)
● Enable/disable Stringent Password (appears if a power-on password is set), which when
enabled bypasses the onboard password jumper to disable the power-on password.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete or Restart from