HP Xw8400 HP xw8400 Workstation - Service and Technical Reference Guide - Page 49

Table 3-3 Security features overview (continued) Feature Purpose How It Is Established Power-On Password Prevents use of the workstation until the password is entered. This can apply to both initial system startup and restarts. From the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu. Setup Password Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation From the Computer Setup (F10) (use of the Setup Utilities) until the password Utility menu. is entered. Network Server Mode Provides unique security features for workstations being used as servers. From the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu. Ownership Tag Displays ownership information, as defined by From the Computer Setup (F10) the system administrator, during system Utility menu. startup (protected by setup password). Kensington Cable Lock Provision Prevents entire system theft only. Install a Kensington cable lock to secure the workstation to a fixed object. Padlock Loop Prevents access panel from being removed. Install a padlock. This loop can also be used to secure the unit to a fixed object. Access Panel Key Lock (Standard) Prevents removal of the access panel and all Lock the access panel. internal components including optical and floppy drives Universal Chassis Clamp Lock (Optional) The version without a cable discourages access panel removal and prevents theft of I/ O devices. The version with a cable additionally prevents entire system theft and allows multiple systems to be secured with a single cable. Install a chassis clamp lock. Hood Sensor Notifies a local or remote user when the chassis access panel has been opened. Install an intrusion sensor. NOTE: For more information about the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu on page 23. Password security The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password to access applications or data each time the workstation is turned on or restarted. The setup password specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility 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 workstation. 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. NOTE: System Software Manager and HP Client Manager Software allow remote management of setup passwords and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. For more information, see http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Establishing a setup password in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of the workstation (through use of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered. ENWW Desktop management 39