Password Security; Establishing A Setup Password Using Computer Setup (F10) Utility - HP Z1 Maintenance And Service Manual

Password security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring the entry of a
password to access applications or data when the computer 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. An administrator can enter the setup password at
the prompt for the power-on password and gain access to the computer.
You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without needing to know the power-on password.

Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of
the computer (through the use of Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu:
1. Power on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer is powered on, repeatedly press the
Setup (F10) Utility.
If you do not press
press
3. Select Security > Setup Password and then follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select File > Save Changes and Exit.
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F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, then repeatedly
F10 again to access the utility.
F10 key until you enter Computer