HP Dx5150 Desktop Management Guide (3rd Edition) - Page 24

Desktop Management Guide Password Security The User 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 Supervisor password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to the User password. That is, when prompted for the User password, entering the Supervisor 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 User password. Establishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide, on the Documentation CD. Establishing a Supervisor password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup F10 utility) until the password is entered. 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary. ✎ If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility. If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you may see a Keyboard Error message-disregard it. 3. Select Set Supervisor Password and enter the password on the screen. 4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. 20 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide