Specifications
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Activating and Customizing the Software
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Illustrated parts catalog
- Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
- Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation
- Removal and Replacement Procedures – Microtower (MT) Chassis
- Removal and Replacement Procedures – Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Before You Call for Technical Support
- Helpful Hints
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Problems
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
- Solving Display Problems
- Solving Audio Problems
- Solving Printer Problems
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
- Solving Network Problems
- Solving Memory Problems
- Solving Processor Problems
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
- Solving Internet Access Problems
- Solving Software Problems
- Contacting Customer Support
- HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
- Backup and Recovery
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- POST Error Messages
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- Specifications
- Index

Computer Setup—Security
NOTE: Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware
configuration.
Table 3-4 Computer Setup—Security
Option Description
Setup Password Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.
NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the
ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Power-On Password Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears
after a power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit
will not boot.
Password Options
(This selection appears
only if a power-on
password or setup
password is set.)
Allows you to enable/disable:
●
Lock Legacy Resources (determines whether or not Windows Device Manager is allowed to
change resource settings for serial and parallel ports).
●
Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but not changing,
the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password). Default is enabled.
●
Password prompt on F9 & F12 (requires setup password to use these boot functions).
Default is enabled.
●
Network Server Mode. Default is disabled.
Smart Cover Allows you to:
●
Lock/unlock the Cover Lock.
●
Set the Cover Removal Sensor to Disable/Notify User/Setup Password.
NOTE: Notify User alerts the user that the sensor has detected that the cover has been
removed. Setup Password requires that the setup password be entered to boot the computer if
the sensor detects that the cover has been removed.
Device Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden (default is Device Available) for:
● Embedded security device
●
System audio
●
USB controller (varies by model)
● Network controller
NOTE: You must disable AMT before trying to hide the network controller.
●
Serial port
● Parallel port
●
SATA ports (varies by model)
USB Security Allows you to set Enabled/Disabled (default is Enabled) for:
●
Front USB Ports
●
Rear USB Ports
● Accessory USB Ports
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