Password Security; Establishing A Setup Password Using Computer Setup - Compaq dc5800 - Microtower PC Reference Manual

Table 4-1 Security Features Overview (continued)
Option
Network Service Boot
System IDs
DriveLockSecurity (some models)
For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.
Support for security features may vary depending on the specific computer configuration.

Password Security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to
the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead will allow access to the computer.
A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one
has been established.

Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to the HP ProtectTools Security
Manager Guide at http://www.hp.com. Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents
reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until the password is entered.
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press
Computer Setup. Press
NOTE:
press F10
3. Select Security, then select Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
40 Chapter 4 Desktop Management
Description
Enables/disables the computer's ability to boot from an operating system
installed on a network server. (Feature available on NIC models only; the
network controller must be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on the
system board.)
Allows you to set:
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Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for hard drives.
When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one of the
DriveLock passwords during POST. If neither is successfully entered, the
hard drive will remain inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully
provided during a subsequent cold-boot sequence.
NOTE:
the DriveLock feature is attached to the system.
Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10
when the monitor light turns green to access the utility.
Asset tag (18-byte identifier) and ownership Tag (80-byte identifier
displayed during POST). See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
for more information.
Chassis serial number or Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) number.
The UUID can only be updated if the current chassis serial number is
invalid. (These ID numbers are normally set in the factory and are used
to uniquely identify the system.)
This selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports
F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter
at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again