Removing Drivelock Protection; Using Computer Setup Security Features; Securing System Devices; Using Computer Setup Stringent Security - HP ProBook 4525s - Notebook PC User Manual

3. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive, and then press f10.
4. Use the arrow keys to select the field for the password you want to change. Type your current
password in the Old password field, and then type the new password in the New password field
and in the Verify new password field. Then press f10.
5. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Removing DriveLock protection

To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock passwords, and then press enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to select the location of the internal hard drive, and then press f10.
4. Use the arrow keys to select Disable in the Protection field, and then press f10.
5. Type your master password in the Old password field. Then press f10.
6. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Using Computer Setup security features

Securing system devices

From the Boot options menu or the Port options menu in Computer Setup, you can disable or enable
system devices.
To disable or reenable system devices in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
"F10 = ROM Based Setup" message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Boot options or System
Configuration > Port options. Then press
want.
3. To confirm your preferences, press f10.
4. To save your preferences, use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit. Then follow
the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Using Computer Setup stringent security

CAUTION:
setup password or smart card PIN in a safe place away from your computer. Without these passwords
or PIN, the computer cannot be unlocked.
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