Device Security; System Information - HP Compaq Series Hardware And Software Manual

Security

Device Security

From the Computer Setup Device Security menu, you can disable
or partially disable most ports and drives.
To disable or reenable notebook capabilities in Computer Setup:
1. 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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2. Select Security > Device security, and then enter your
preferences.
3. To confirm your preferences, press
4. To save your preferences, select File > Save Changes and
Exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are in effect when the notebook restarts.

System Information

The System Information setting provides details about your
notebook and battery pack. The following sections explain how
to prevent other users from viewing system information and
how to configure system information options in Computer Setup.
System Information options allow you to
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Display or enter the notebook serial number, asset tag, and
ownership tag.
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Display a battery pack serial number.
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To prevent unauthorized access to this information, you must
create an HP administrator password. For instructions, refer to
the "Setting HP Administrator Passwords"
this chapter.
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