Using Computer Setup Auto Drivelock; Entering An Automatic Drivelock Password; Removing Automatic Drivelock Protection - HP EliteBook 8440P User Manual

Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock

In a multiple-user environment, you can set an Automatic DriveLock password. When the Automatic
DriveLock password is enabled, a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be
created for you. When any user passes the password credential, the same random user and DriveLock
master password will be used to unlock the drive.
NOTE: You must have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic
DriveLock features.

Entering an Automatic DriveLock password

To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press
enter.
4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
5. Read the warning. To continue, select YES.
6. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click Save in the lower-left corner of the screen,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter.

Removing Automatic DriveLock protection

To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then press
enter.
4. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press enter.
5. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Disable protection.
6. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click Save in the lower-left corner of the screen,
and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and then press enter.
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to enter BIOS Setup.
to enter BIOS Setup.
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