HP Armada 7800 Appendix page 2

The power-on password integrates the power-on (boot), return from Hibernation, and
QuickLock password functions. The POST routine checks the non-volatile
configuration memory to determine if password protection is being used and, if so,
allows the user to enter the password in the security menu. The user is limited to three
power-on password entry attempts.
Administrative/Setup Password
The user can set up an administrator password using POST Setup. This password is
stored in an 8051 protected NV RAM device. Each time the user attempts to run Setup,
the system prompts the user for the administrator password. This password can be
removed by entering the password followed by a slash. To enter Setup for the intent of
making changes to the system, the user must correctly enter the setup password. The
system allows a limit of three attempts to enter the correct password. Once the correct
password is entered, the user is able to make configuration changes.
If the administrator password is lost or forgotten, the following procedure is
recommended to regain access to Setup.
1. Remove AC power.
2. Remove the keyboard, audio daughter board, audio/modem board and the audio
board bracket.
3. Remove all batteries from the system including unplugging the auxiliary battery and
the RTC coin cell battery.
4. Allow the computer to set for at least 5 minutes.
5. Reinstall the auxiliary battery and RTC coin cell.
6. Re-apply AC power to the unit through the AC power adapter with no batteries in
the unit.
When the system restarts with the Error 162-System options not set, re-enter Setup and
make the proper entries.
QuickLock/QuickBlank
The QuickLock feature allows a user to lock the keyboard while within an application
by invoking a hotkey combination (see "Hotkeys" section of Chapter 9). This action
guards against tampering with a system while the user is away from the workstation.
When enabling the QuickLock feature, the user has the additional option of
enabling/disabling the QuickBlank feature. When in QuickBlank, both internal and
external screens are blanked and the lock icon will not appear when the mouse is
moved or a key is pressed. After the correct power-on password has been entered, the
system will exit the QuickLock/QuickBlank mode and return to full power operation.
There is no limit on the number of password entry attempts.
C-2 Security Features