Establishing A Setup Or Power-On Password - HP Sprout Maintenance & Service Manual

4. Locate the CMOS+PW header and jumper.
NOTE:
password jumper and other system board components, see the system board components image at
System board callouts on page
5. Remove the jumper from pins 3 and 5.
6. Place the jumper on pins 1 or 3.
7. Replace the memory cover and rear cover and reconnect the external equipment.
8. Plug in the computer and turn on power. Allow the operating system to start. This clears the current
passwords and disables the password features.
9. Shut down the computer, unplug the power, and disconnect the external equipment.
10. Remove the rear cover.
11. Place the jumper back on pins 3 and 5.
12. Replace the rear cover.
13. Reconnect the external equipment and plug in the computer.

Establishing a setup or power-on password

To establish the power-on or setup password features, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer turns on, press the
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the
4. To establish Setup password, select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions.
– or –
To establish a power-on password, select Security > Power-On Password and follow the instructions
on the screen
5. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
144 Chapter 11 Password security and resetting CMOS
The password jumper is blue so that it can be easily identified. For assistance locating the
72.
F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
Esc key while "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu"
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