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NOTE: To configure the Embedded Security Device, a Setup password must be set.
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Reset to Factory Settings (some models) (Do not reset/Reset) - Resetting to factory defaults
will erase all security keys. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then
back on.
CAUTION: The embedded security device is a critical component of many security schemes.
Erasing the security keys will prevent access to data protected by the Embedded Security
Device. Choosing Reset to Factory Settings may result in significant data loss.
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Reset authentication credentials (some models) (Do not reset/Reset) - Selecting Reset disables
the power-on authentication support and clears the authentication information from the
Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and then
back on
OS management of Embedded Security Device (some models) (enable/disable) - This option allows
the user to limit operating system control of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting
requires turning the computer off and then back on. This option allows the user to limit OS control
of the Embedded Security Device.
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Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS (some models) (enable/disable) - This option
allows the user to limit the operating system ability to request a Reset to Factory Settings of
the Embedded Security Device. Changing this setting requires turning the computer off and
then back on.
NOTE: To enable this option, a Setup password must be set.
PAVP (Some models) (disabled/min/max) - PAVP enables the Protected Audio Video Path in the
Chipset. This may allow viewing of some protected high definition content that would otherwise be
prohibited from playback. Selecting Max will assign 96 Megabytes of system memory exclusively to
PAVP.
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.
NOTE: System Software Manager (SSM) can be used to create and manage BIOS passwords from
within the Windows operating system. For more information see the SSM User’s Guide at
http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
NOTE: HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI) provides access to BIOS setting management
including BIOS passwords from within the Windows operating system. For more information see the HP
Client Management Interface Technical Whitepaper at
http://www.hp.com/go/hpcmi.
Table 11-1 Security Features Overview (continued)
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