HP Deskpro ap230 Desktop Management Guide - Deskpro Workstation AP230 - Page 10

Password Security The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The setup password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to the power-on password. That is, when prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup password instead will allow access to the computer. A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, even if one has been established. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered. 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start à Shut Down à Restart the Computer. 2. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must restart the computer again to access the utility. 3. Select Security, then select Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Before exiting, click File à Save Changes and Exit. 6 Desktop Management Guide