Setting Passwords In Computer Setup; Managing A Bios Administrator Password - HP ProBook 4436s Reference Manual

Setting passwords in Computer Setup

Password
BIOS administrator password*
DriveLock master password*
DriveLock user password*
TPM embedded security password
*For details about each of these passwords, refer to the following topics.

Managing a BIOS administrator password

To set, change, or delete this password, follow these steps:
Setting a new BIOS administrator password
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Setup BIOS Administrator
Password, and then press enter.
4. When prompted, type a password.
5. When prompted, type the new password again to confirm.
6. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Changing a BIOS administrator password
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Change Password, and then press
enter.
to enter Computer Setup.
to enter Computer Setup.
Function
Protects access to Computer Setup.
Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection.
This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the
enable process.
Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the
enable process.
When enabled as a BIOS administrator password, protects
access to the computer contents when the computer turns
on, restarts, or exits Hibernation.
This password requires the optional embedded security chip
to support this security feature.
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