HP Brio 80xx Online Manual page 38

Advanced setup guide

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Password on Boot

Enabling a password entry on boot can provide a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC being started or used in

your absence. The password is entered when the POST has completed, then the computer finishes its normal startup

procedure. Password on boot can only be enabled if a Supervisor Password has already been set. It should be noted

that this password option is not linked with your Windows operating system.

After three unsuccessful attempts, your computer will be disabled. If this is the case, turn your computer off and

Note

then on again, then enter the correct password. If you have forgotten your password, you need to clear the CMOS

configuration. Refer to

To enable a Password on Boot:

Start the Setup Program.

Select the Security menu group. Then enable the "Password on boot" item.

Be sure to save your changes before you exit the Setup program.

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for an explanation on how to clear the CMOS.

3 The HP Setup Program

HP Setup Program

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