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Setting passwords in Computer Setup

BIOS administrator passwords

Function

BIOS administrator password

Protects access to Computer Setup.

DriveLock master password

Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by

DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection. This

password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable

process.

DriveLock user password

Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by

DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the

enable process.

TPM embedded security password

When enabled as a BIOS administrator password, protects

access to the computer contents when the computer turns on,

restarts, or exits Hibernation.

This password requires the optional embedded security chip

to support this security feature.

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Chapter 2

Using passwords

Section	Page
Protecting the computer	5
Using passwords	6
Setting passwords in Windows	7
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	8
BIOS administrator password	9
Managing a BIOS administrator password	10
Entering a BIOS administrator password	11
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	12
Setting a DriveLock password	13
Entering a DriveLock password	14
Changing a DriveLock password	15
Removing DriveLock protection	16
Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock	17
Entering an Automatic DriveLock password	17
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection	17
Using Computer Setup security features	18
Securing system devices	18
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	19
Using Computer Setup System IDs	20
Using antivirus software	21
Using firewall software	22
Installing critical security updates	23
Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)	24
Installing a security cable	25

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Setting passwords in Computer Setup

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