Compaq nc8230 Hardware and Software Guide - Page 166

Security HP and Windows Passwords HP security features and Windows operating system security features work independently from one another. For example, a device disabled in Computer Setup cannot be enabled in Windows. Some password options are provided by your HP software, and others are provided by your operating system. HP passwords and Windows passwords are also independent of one another. The following table lists the different passwords used by HP and Windows and describes their functions. For additional information about Windows passwords, such as screen-saver passwords, refer to Start > Help and Support. HP Passwords HP administrator password Power-on password DriveLock master password DriveLock user password Smart card PIN Function Protects access to Computer Setup. Used to access the notebook during startup and when you restart the notebook. Used by the HP administrator to access drives protected by DriveLock and to remove DriveLock protection from the drive. Used by the day-to-day user to access drives protected by DriveLock at startup. Used for smart card authentication. Power-on and HP administrator passwords can be stored on smart cards if an optional smart card reader supports this functionality. You must enable the smart card security feature in Computer Setup, and then enable a PIN in HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only). Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter for more information. Hardware and Software Guide 12-5