Password Security; Establishing A Setup Password Using The Computer Setup (F10) Utility - HP xw4600 Service And Technical Reference Manual

NOTE: ProtectTools, the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor), and the (Smart Cover Lock) are
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Use the following utilities to manage security settings on the HP workstation:
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Locally, using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility
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Remotely, using the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager which enables the
secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command line utility
The following table and sections refer to the management of workstation security through the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility
Table 3-3 Security features overview
Feature
Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from the removable media
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. When prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead enables 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 (through the use of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
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Purpose
drives
Prevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interface
Prevents use of the workstation until the
password is entered (applies to both initial
system startup and restarts)
Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation
(use of the Setup utility) until the password is
entered
Provides unique security features for
workstations 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
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page
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