HP ProBook 4525s HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Linux - Page 86
Security, Protecting the computer, Using passwords - bios password reset
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9 Security NOTE: Some of the features described in this chapter may not be supported by your computer or your operating system. Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use. The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup). To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords Power-on authentication using passwords or smart cards Setup password in Computer Setup* DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Stringent security feature in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or internal network adapter Unauthorized access to data Boot options feature in Computer Setup* ● Firewall software ● Operating system updates Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other Setup password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections. Using passwords Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and store it in a secure location away from the computer. Note the following password considerations: ● Setup, power-on, and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS. ● The embedded security password can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection. The embedded security password is used with the optional embedded security chip. ● Operating system passwords are set only in the operating system. 76 Chapter 9 Security