Setting Drivelock Passwords - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Security

Setting DriveLock Passwords

To access the DriveLock settings in Computer Setup:
1. Shut down the notebook. If you are not sure whether the
notebook is off or in hibernation, turn the notebook on by
pressing the power button, and then shut down the notebook
through the operating system.
2. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
3. Open Computer Setup by turning on the notebook. Press
while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in
the lower-left corner of the screen.
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4. Use the arrow keys to select Security > DriveLock
passwords. Then press
5. Select the location of the hard drive, and then press
6. Toggle the Protection field to Enable, and then press
7. Read the warning. To continue, press
8. Type your user password in the New password and Verify
new password fields, and then press
9. Type your master password in the New password and
Verify new password fields, and then press
10. To confirm DriveLock protection on the drive you have
selected, type
press
11. To save your DriveLock settings, select File > Save Changes
and Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.
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