HP EliteBook 8540w 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview
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- HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 1
2008 HP Business Notebook PC F10 Setup Overview Table of Contents: Background ...2 Supported Models 2 EFI BIOS Features 3 F10 Setup 3 BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On 10 Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools 11 HP Client Management Interface 11 Anomalies...13 Q & A...14 - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 2
of HP's BIOS environment for 2008 business notebook and tablet models. Supported Models All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models: • HP EliteBook 8730w • HP Compaq 6535b • HP EliteBook 8530w • HP Compaq 6535s • HP EliteBook 8530p • HP Compaq 6531s • HP EliteBook 6930p • HP - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 3
access to the impressive set of features support by HPs ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory Basic Input/Output System). The BIOS is the set of routines that enable a computer to load the operating system and communicate with the various devices, such as storage drives, keyboard, display, slots, and ports - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 4
for F10 Setup on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) FILE MENU System Information Set System Date and Time Restore Defaults Ignore Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit SECURITY MENU Provides key system information, such as serial - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 5
on password N/A HP SpareKey Enrollment Allows for user configuration of HP Answer any three of ten questions SpareKey. for enrollment. DriveLock Password Allows for configuration of DriveLock Notebook Hard Drive Master and User passwords. Cancel Automatic DriveLock Notebook Hard Drive - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 6
TPM module. Enabled/Disabled Reset of TPM from OS Allows reset of TPM module from within the operating system. Enabled/Disabled Utilities HP Disk Sanitizer Performs erasure of all data on selected hard drive Notebook Hard Drive Cancel System IDs: Notebook Asset Tag Allows for custom - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 7
2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU Hard Drive, USB Floppy, USB CDROM, USB Hard Drive, NB Ethernet, SD Card, Dock Upgrade Bay, Ext SATA Drive Device Configurations USB Legacy Support Enables mouse/keyboard support - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 8
select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU Device Configurations (Cont.) Secondary Battery Fast Charge HP QuickLook Switches charging to secondary Enabled/Disabled battery when primary battery is 90% charged to - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 9
(Continued) Key features for F10 Setup on select 2008 HP business notebook PCs Feature Function Options (Default in Bold where applicable) SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MENU Active Management Technology (AMT) Options (Displayed on Intel notebooks) Firmware Verbosity AMT Setup Prompt USB Key Provisioning - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 10
multi-user access. HP business notebooks offer a range of pre-boot authentication solutions, allowing businesses to provide an additional layer of protection against unauthorized access, including attackers attempting to boot the system from a device other than the primary hard drive. Enhanced pre - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 11
HP business notebooks support the following authentication factors at boot-up: • Password • Fingerprint reader (integrated on most business notebooks) • Smart card For more information, visit www.hp.com/products/security Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools) Setting up BIOS preboot - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 12
Management Interface used in conjunction with system management software can: • Request in-depth client inventory information - Capture detailed information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature) • Receive - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 13
Anomalies Anomaly: DriveLock passwords cannot be configured remotely. Systems Affected: All 2008 s, b, p and w business notebook and tablet models. Resolution: HP supports DriveLock Master and User password configuration through F10 Setup, which requires manual configuration. Configuration through a - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 14
storage devices to the PC's motherboard. SATA replaces earlier bus adapter versions of known as ATA and the Parallel ATA (PATA.) F10 control of this feature under System Configuration Menu permits the choice of: • Serial ATA (SATA) Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI) mode, supporting advanced - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 15
, F10 Setup only supports integrated pointing devices. Can I use F10 Setup on an external monitor? Yes. Is F10 Setup graphical user interface localized? Yes, the user interface is translated into 12 languages. Where can I get more information about AMT configuration on HP Business notebooks? You can - HP EliteBook 8540w | 2008 HP business notebook PC F10 Setup overview - Page 16
- http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup HP Business PC Security Solutions website - www.hp.com/products/security © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth
2008 HP Business
Notebook PC F10 Setup
Overview
Table of Contents:
Background
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Supported Models
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EFI BIOS Features
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F10 Setup
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BIOS Users/Passwords, and One Step Log-On
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Password Setup (with/with-out HP ProtectTools)
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11
HP Client Management Interface
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Anomalies
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Q & A
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Resources
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