Clearing Passwords - HP xw4300 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Clearing Passwords

If you forget your password, you cannot access the workstation. Refer to
CMOS" on page 147 for instructions on clearing passwords.
Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor)
The hood sensor is a combination of hardware and software technology that can alert you when the workstation side
access panel has been removed. This feature is sold with the Solenoid Hood (Smart Cover) Lock. There are three levels
of protection, as described in the following table.
Table 3-5 Hood Sensor Protection Levels
Level Setting
Level 0 Disable
Level 1 Notify User
Level 2 Password
NOTE: These settings can be changed using Computer Setup.
Setting the hood sensor protection level
To set the hood sensor protection level:
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
When the F10=Setup appears on the screen, press the F10 key to enter the utility.
2.
NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation and try again.
Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Removal Sensor, then side access panel, and follow the on-
3.
screen instructions.
Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
4.
Solenoid Hood (Smart Cover) Lock
The solenoid hood lock is available as an option on HP Workstation xw4300 models (this option comes as a kit that
includes the hood sensor). When installed, the solenoid hood lock can prevent unauthorized access to the internal
components. This kit is sold with the Hood Sensor.
CAUTION: For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup password prevents
unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility.
Locking the Solenoid Hood Lock
To activate and lock the solenoid hood lock:
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. Wait for the
F10=Setup
press the F10 key to enter the F10 setup utility.
NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation and try again to
access the utility.
3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Lock > Lock option.
Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
4.
Unlocking the Solenoid Hood Lock
To unlock the solenoid hood lock:
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. Wait for the
F10=Setup
press the F10 key to enter the F10 setup utility.
Description
Hood sensor is disabled (default).
When the workstation is restarted, the screen displays a message
indicating that the workstation side access panel has been
removed.
When the workstation is restarted, the screen displays a message
indicating that the workstation access panel has been removed.
You must enter the setup password to continue.
This option is only available if an administrator password is set.
prompt to appear on the lower right corner of the screen. Once you see the prompt,
prompt to appear on the lower right corner of the screen. Once you see the prompt,
"Additional Password Security and Resetting
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