F10 Setup overview for 2012 HP Business Notebooks and Desktops 2012 Business PC Models Technical white paper
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Feature
Function
Default Setting, if
applicable
Password Prompt on F9, F11, & F12
Requires Administrator password for BIOS hotkeys
Enabled
Network Server Mode
Enables Network Server Mode
Disabled
Smart Cover
Chassis cover functions (if options are present)
N/A
Cover Lock (optional)
Engage cover lock solenoid
Disabled
Cover Removal Sensor (optional)
Set policy for system when cover is removed (Notify User,
Setup Password)
Disabled
Device Security
Securely disables or hides devices and ports
N/A
Embedded Security Device
Sets Embedded Security Device availability
Device Available
System Audio
Sets System Audio availability
Device Available
Network Controller
Sets Network Controller availability
Device Available
SATA0
Sets SATA0 availability
Device Available
SATA1
Sets SATA1 availability
Device Available
SATA2
Sets SATA2 availability
Device Available
SATA4
Sets SATA4 availability
Device Available
USB Security
Front USB Ports 1-4
Sets USB port status
Enabled
Rear USB Ports 1-6
Sets USB port status
Enabled
Accessory USB Ports 1-4
Sets USB port status
Enabled
Slot Security
PCI Express x1 slot
Sets PCI Express x1 slot status
Enabled
PCI Express x4 slot
Sets PCI Express x4 slot status
Enabled
PCI Express x16 slot
Sets PCI Express x16 slot status
Enabled
PCI Slot
Sets PCI slot status
Enabled
Network Boot
Sets network boot status
Enabled
System IDs
Sets Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, and Keyboard
N/A
MBR Security
Protects MBR from corruption
Disabled
System Security
Data Execution Prevention
Protects against certain types of malware
Enabled
Virtualization Technology (VTx)
(Intel only)
SVM CPU Virtualization (AMD only)
Enables hardware virtualization support
Disabled
Virtualization Technology Directed
I/O (Intel only in some
configurations)
Grants virtual machines direct access to peripheral devices
Disabled
Trusted Execution Technology (Intel
only in some configurations)
Enables Trusted Execution Technology
Disabled
Embedded Security Device
Enables the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Disabled
Reset to Factory Settings
Disables TPM and resets credentials
Do not reset
OS Management of Embedded
Security Device
Allows operating system to manage TPM module
Enabled
Reset of Embedded Security Device
through OS
Allows reset of TPM module from within the operating
system
Disabled