Administrator Logon; Setting Passwords In Computer Setup; Using A Setup Password; Managing A Setup Password - HP XA664AA Reference Manual

Administrator logon

To access the administrator logon screen in either automatic or manual logon mode, follow these
steps:
1. Press and hold down the left
2. Click Shut Down, and then click Log Off.
The Administrator logon screen is displayed.
You can use the HP Windows Logon Configuration Manager to permanently modify the default logon
user.

Setting passwords in Computer Setup

Computer Setup passwords
Setup password

Using a setup password

The setup password in Computer Setup protects the configuration settings and system identification
information in Computer Setup. After this password is set, it must be entered to access Computer
Setup and to make changes using Computer Setup.
Note the following characteristics of the setup password:
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It is not interchangeable with a Windows administrator password, although both passwords can
be identical.
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It is masked as it is set, entered, changed, or deleted.
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It must be set and entered with the same keys. For example, a setup password set with
keyboard number keys will not be recognized if you enter it thereafter with embedded numeric
keypad number keys.
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It can include any combination of up to 32 letters and numbers and is not case sensitive.

Managing a setup password

A setup password is set, changed, and deleted in Computer Setup.
To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
"F10 BIOS Setup" message is displayed in the lower-middle corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > Enter BIOS Administrator Password, and then press
enter.
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To set a setup password, type your password in the New password and Verify new
password fields, and then press enter.
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To change a setup password, type your current password in the Old password field, type a
new password in the New password field and Verify new password fields, and then press
enter.
3. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then
follow the instructions on the screen.
shift key, and then click Start.
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