Setting Hardware Passwords In The Hp Setup Program; To Set A Password - HP Linux workstation x1100 Getting Started Manual

Chapter 1
setting hardware passwords in the hp setup
program
You can set hardware passwords to provide different levels of protection
for your workstation: the Administrator password and the User
password. You set these passwords using the
program.
The Administrator can access and change all settings in the Setup
program, while the User can only access and modify certain items in the
Main menu.

to set a password

1. Turn on the display and then the workstation. If the workstation is
already turned on, save your data and exit all programs, then restart
the workstation.
2. Press while
F2 F2 Setup
you fail to press
will need to restart your workstation so you can press
3. Select the
Security
4. Select the
Administrator
5. Choose the Set Administrator or User Password setup item. You
must enter your password twice.
6. To save your changes and exit the Setup program, press
, then
Exit Menu 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
Enter

setting hardware passwords in the hp setup program

is displayed at the bottom of the screen. If
in time and the start-up process continues, you
F2
menu.
or password submenu.
User
.
a second time.
setting up and using your workstation
menu in the Setup
Security
.
F2
Esc
. To confirm
Enter
or select
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