Establishing A Power-On Password Using Computer Setup - HP Business Desktop d500 Series Service & Reference Manual

3.4.3 Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup

Establishing a power-on password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer
when power is turned on, unless the password is entered. When a power-on password is set,
Computer Setup presents Password Options under the Security menu. Password options include
Password Prompt on Warm Boot. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, the
password must also be entered each time the computer is rebooted.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart
the Computer.
F10
2. Press the
screen, if necessary.
If you do not press the
again, and press the
3. Select Security, then Power-On Password and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
Entering a Power-On Password
To enter a power-on password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart
the Computer.
2. When the key icon appears on the monitor, type your current password, then press
Type carefully; for security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three
unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the computer, then turn it on again before you can continue.
Entering a Setup Password
If a setup password has been established on the computer, you will be prompted to enter it each
time you run Computer Setup.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart
the Computer.
F10
2. Press the
If you do not press the
again, and press the
3. When the key icon appears on the monitor, type the setup password, then press the
key.
Type carefully; for security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three
unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the computer, then turn it on again before you can continue.
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key as soon as the monitor light turns green. Press
F10
key at the appropriate time, you must turn the computer off, then on
F10
key again to access the utility.
key as soon as the monitor light turns green.
F10
key at the appropriate time, you must turn the computer off, then on
F10
key again to access the utility.
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