Computer Setup-Security - HP Elite 7500 Microtower Maintenance And Service Manual

Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
Table 3-4 Computer Setup—Security
Option
Setup Password
Power-On Password
Password Options
(This selection appears
only if a power-on
password or setup
password is set.)
Device Security
Description
Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.
NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the
ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports the DriveLock
feature is attached to the system.
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears
after a power cycle. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not
boot.
NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports the DriveLock
feature is attached to the system.
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you to enable/disable:
●
Lock Legacy Resources (appears if a setup password is set). Default is enabled.
●
Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but not changing,
the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password). Default is enabled.
●
Password prompt on F9, F11, & F12 (allows access to menus without entering setup
password). Default is enabled.
●
Network Server Mode (appears if a power-on password is set). Default is disabled.
See the Desktop Management Guide for more information.
Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is Device Available) for:
●
Embedded security device (some models)
●
System audio
●
Serial ports (some models)
●
Parallel port (some models)
●
Network controller
NOTE: You must disable AMT before trying to hide the network controller.
●
SATA0
●
SATA1
●
SATA2
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