Setting Bios Passwords; Setting A Password - HP XL Class 500/550MHz User Manual

Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation

Setting BIOS Passwords

Setting BIOS Passwords
You can set two BIOS passwords, the Hardware Administrator (or
Supervisor) password and the Hardware User password, to provide two
levels of protection for your HP V
both passwords using the Security menu in the Setup program (refer to
the section "The HP BIOS Summary Screen and Setup Program" in the
chapter "Troubleshooting Your HP V

Setting a Password

To set a Hardware Administrator or User password:
1. Start the BIOS Setup program (refer to the section "The HP BIOS
Summary Screen
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2. Select the Security menu.
3. Select the Administrator or User password submenu.
4. Choose the Set Administrator or User password setup item. You will
be asked to enter your password twice.
5. To save your changes and exit the Setup program press
Exit Menu, then Exit Saving Changes.
To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a password.
You will be asked to enter the existing password first. Then, for the new
password, leave the password field blank and press
your choice, press
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