Password Security; Establishing A Setup Password Using The Computer Setup (F10) Utility - HP Xw4550 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) alerts can be automatically forwarded to system management
applications to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a workstation's internal components.
NOTE: ProtectTools, the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor), and the Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock)
are available as options on select systems.
Use the following utilities to manage security settings on the HP workstation:
●
Locally, using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
● Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager. This software enables
the secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command line
utility.
The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the workstation locally through
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Table 3-2 Security Features Overview
Feature
Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from the removable media
Serial, USB, or Infrared
Interface Control
Power-On Password
Setup Password
Network Server Mode
For more information about the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see
on page 27.

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 enable 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 enable 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.
38 Chapter 3 System management
Purpose
drives.
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, 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.
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.
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu.
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