Entering Drivelock Passwords; Requiring A Drivelock Password At Restart - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Entering DriveLock Passwords

1. Be sure that the hard drive is inserted into the notebook
(not into an optional docking device or external MultiBay).
2. When prompted for a DriveLock password, type your user
or master password (using the same kind of keys you used
to set the password), and then press
✎
After 2 incorrect attempts to enter the password, you must restart
the notebook and try again.

Requiring a Drivelock Password at Restart

You can require that a DriveLock password be entered each time
the notebook is restarted. Enable and disable this feature 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 > Password options >
Require password on restart.
5. Toggle the field to enable or disable, and then press
6. Save your preferences by using the arrow keys to 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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