Protecting Your Computer; Restricting Access To Your Computer - Setting A Password - HP Brio 80xx Online Manual

Protecting Your Computer

Restricting Access to Your Computer - Setting a Password

Note
Setting a Password
Set a password to protect your computer's configuration by preventing access to the Setup menus. Full access to the
Setup menus will only be possible by using your password. To set a Password:
1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to
2 Select the Security menu group. Then select the "Set Password" item.
3 You will be asked to enter your password twice. Be sure to save your changes before you exit the Setup program.
Password on Boot
Enabling a password entry on boot can provide a power-on password prompt to prevent your computer being started or
used in your absence. The password is entered when the
startup procedure. Password on boot can only be enabled if the Password has already been set. It should be noted that
this password option is not linked with your Windows operating system.
Note
To enable a Password on Boot:
1 Start the Setup Program.
2 Select the Security menu group. Then enable the "Password on Boot" item.
3 Be sure to save your changes before you exit the Setup program.
It is recommended that you set a password that you can easily remember.
"The HP Setup Program" on page
After three unsuccessful attempts, your computer will be disabled. If this is the case, turn your computer off and
then on again, then enter the correct password. If you have forgotten your password, you need to clear the CMOS
configuration. Refer to page 31 for an explanation on how to clear the CMOS.
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POST has completed, before the computer finishes its normal
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