Specifications

System Software Manager ................................................................................................ 47
Proactive Change Notification ........................................................................................... 47
Subscriber's Choice ........................................................................................................... 47
ROM Flash ......................................................................................................................... 48
Remote ROM Flash .......................................................................................... 48
HPQFlash .......................................................................................................... 48
FailSafe Boot Block ROM .................................................................................................. 49
Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode ............................. 49
Workstation security .......................................................................................................... 50
Asset tracking .................................................................................................... 50
SATA hard disk drive security ........................................................................... 51
DriveLock applications ...................................................................... 52
Using DriveLock ............................................................................... 52
Password security ............................................................................................. 54
Establishing a setup password using Computer Setup (F10)
Utility ................................................................................................. 54
Establishing a power-on password using computer setup ............... 55
Entering a power-on password ........................................................ 55
Entering a setup password ............................................................... 56
Changing a power-on or setup password ......................................... 56
Deleting a power-on or setup password ........................................... 57
National keyboard delimiter characters ............................................ 57
Clearing passwords .......................................................................... 58
Chassis security ................................................................................................ 58
Side access panel sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (optional) ............. 58
Side access panel solenoid lock ....................................................... 58
Cable lock (optional) ......................................................................... 59
Fault notification and recovery ........................................................................................... 59
Drive Protection System .................................................................................... 59
ECC fault prediction .......................................................................................... 59
Thermal sensors ............................................................................................... 59
Dual-state power button ..................................................................................................... 60
Changing the power button configuration ......................................................... 60
5 Replacing components ................................................................................................................................ 61
Warnings and cautions ....................................................................................................................... 62
Service considerations ....................................................................................................................... 63
Cautions, warnings and safety precautions ....................................................................... 63
ESD information ................................................................................................................. 63
Generating static ............................................................................................... 63
Preventing ESD equipment damage ................................................................. 64
Personal grounding methods and equipment ................................................... 64
Grounding the work area ................................................................................................... 65
Recommended ESD prevention materials and equipment ................................................ 65
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