Password Security; Establishing A Setup Password Using The Computer Setup (F10) Utility; Establishing A Power-On Password Using Workstation Setup - HP Xw4400 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Reference Manual

Table 3-3 Security Features Overview (continued)
Feature
Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared
Interface Control
Power-On Password
Setup Password
Network Server Mode
NOTE: For more information about the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see

Password security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data each time the workstation is powered on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 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 workstation.
You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password.
NOTE: System Software Manager and HP Client Manager Software allow remote management of
Setup Passwords and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. For more information, see http://
www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.

Establishing a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of the
workstation (via use of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using workstation setup:
1. Power on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold the
Setup (F10) Utility. Press
NOTE:
and press and hold the
If you are using a PS2 keyboard, you might see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.
3. Select Security>Setup Password and follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit.

Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup

Establishing a power-on password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the
workstation when power is connected, unless the password is entered. When a power-on password is
set, the Computer Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options under the Security menu. The
password options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
ENWW
Purpose
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface.
Prevents use of the workstation until the
password is entered. This can apply to both
initial system startup and restarts.
Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation
(use of the Setup Utilities) until the password
is entered.
Provides unique security features for
workstations being used as servers.
Enter
If you do not press the
F10 key again to access the utility.
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation
How it is established
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu.
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu.
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu.
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page
F10 key until you enter the Computer
Desktop management
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