Smart Card Security For Protecttools - HP Compaq NC4000 Hardware And Software Manual

Smart Card Security for ProtectTools

With Smart Card Security for ProtectTools, you can
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Access optional smart card security features. Security
enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools
Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the
HP PC Card Smart Card Reader.
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Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that
it can be used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools.
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Work with the BIOS to enable optional smart card
authentication in a preboot environment, and to configure
separate smart cards for an administrator and a user. This
requires a user to insert the smart card and optionally enter
a PIN prior to allowing the operating system to load.
For more information on BIOS security features, refer to
Chapter 13, "Computer Setup."
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Set and change the password used to authenticate users of
the optional smart card.
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Back up and restore credentials stored on the optional
smart card.
For more information, refer to the Smart Card Security for
ProtectTools online Help.
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