Reference Guide ProtectTools Security Manager

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BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools
Setting the setup password
To set the Computer Setup setup password:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security
Manager.
2. In the left pane, select BIOS Configuration, and then select
Security.
3. In the right pane, next to Setup Password, click Set.
4. Set and confirm the password in the Enter Password and
Confirm Password boxes.
5. Click OK in the Passwords dialog box.
6. Click Apply, and then click OK in the ProtectTools window
to save your changes.
Changing the setup password
To change the Computer Setup setup password:
1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security
Manager.
2. In the left pane, select BIOS Configuration, and then select
Security.
3. In the right pane, next to Setup Password, click Change.
4. Type the current password in the Old Password box.
5. Type and confirm the new password in the Enter New
Password and Verify New Password boxes.
6. Click OK in the Passwords dialog box.
7. Click Apply, and then click OK in the ProtectTools window
to save your changes.