HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP...
... password 53 Entering a BIOS administrator password 54 Managing a DriveLock password 55 Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock 55 Entering an Automatic DriveLock password 55 Removing Automatic DriveLock protection 56 Using the fingerprint reader (select models only 57 Using Internet security software ...58 Using antivirus software ...58 Using firewall software ...58 Installing critical security updates ...58 Using HP...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...an optical drive, diskette drive, or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is installed. If the computer is stolen, Computrace can protect your computer. Standard security features provided .... Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from being mishandled or stolen. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* internal network adapter 50 Chapter 7 Security 7 Security...
...an optical drive, diskette drive, or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the computer, and if HP Security Manager software is installed. If the computer is stolen, Computrace can protect your computer. Standard security features provided .... Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from being mishandled or stolen. Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* internal network adapter 50 Chapter 7 Security 7 Security...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... feature and for a Windows security feature. Several types of passwords can also use the same password for more than one Computer Setup feature. Using passwords 51 You can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The password is encrypted, and if you want to control access...
... feature and for a Windows security feature. Several types of passwords can also use the same password for more than one Computer Setup feature. Using passwords 51 You can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in addition to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. The password is encrypted, and if you want to control access...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... to confirm. 6. The embedded security password is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in the lower-left corner of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. DriveLock user password* Protects access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Managing a BIOS administrator password To set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Press...
... to confirm. 6. The embedded security password is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in the lower-left corner of these steps: Setting a new BIOS administrator password 1. DriveLock user password* Protects access to its normal HP ProtectTools functions. Managing a BIOS administrator password To set under DriveLock Passwords during the enable process. Press...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...Changes and Exit, and then press enter. To save your new password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. When prompted, type your new password again to type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the .... - When prompted, type your current password. 5. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to set the password), and then press enter. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of the screen...
...Changes and Exit, and then press enter. To save your new password again, leave the field empty, and then press enter. 8. Deleting a BIOS administrator password 1. When prompted, type your new password again to type your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the .... - When prompted, type your current password. 5. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. Use the arrow keys to set the password), and then press enter. Entering a BIOS administrator password At the BIOS administrator password prompt, type your password (using the same kind of the screen...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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...into effect when the computer restarts. Entering an Automatic DriveLock password To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Turn on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. Use a...screen instructions. 4. or - Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock In a multiple-user environment, you can set , change, or delete a DriveLock password in the confirmation field, and then press enter. NOTE: You must have selected, type DriveLock in Computer Setup, follow the on -screen instructions...
...into effect when the computer restarts. Entering an Automatic DriveLock password To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Turn on the drive you have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic DriveLock features. Use a...screen instructions. 4. or - Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock In a multiple-user environment, you can set , change, or delete a DriveLock password in the confirmation field, and then press enter. NOTE: You must have selected, type DriveLock in Computer Setup, follow the on -screen instructions...
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... keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics To return all settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change...
... keys to enter Computer Setup. 3. Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts. NOTE: Your password settings and security settings are not changed when you restore the factory settings. 66 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics To return all settings in Computer Setup NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change...
HP Notebook Reference Guide
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... do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Main menu Select System information To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged...-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the system memory. Control access to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on password TPM Status TPM Operation To do this Control access to Setup Utility.
... do this ● View and change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the processor, memory size, and system BIOS. Main menu Select System information To do this Run a quick or comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. If the test detects a damaged...-Up runs longer and more comprehensive tests on the system memory. Control access to a good sector. 70 Chapter 9 Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Security menu Select Administrator password Power-on password TPM Status TPM Operation To do this Control access to Setup Utility.
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... 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 75 computer...
... 37 eSATA 38 USB 36 caring for your computer 60 changing boot order 74 checking audio functions 15 cleaning your computer 60 Computer Setup BIOS administrator password 53 DriveLock password 55 enabling bootable devices 73 navigating and selecting 65 restoring factory settings 66 setting boot order 74 setting MultiBoot Express prompt 75 computer...
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...battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless...73 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power ...
...battery level 26 initiating 21 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 hotkeys, media 14 HP 3D DriveGuard 44 HP Connection Manager 4 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP Power Assistant 24 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 59 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 hubs 35 I icons network 2 wireless 2 Intel Wireless...73 O operating system controls 4 optical disc inserting 45 removing 46 optical drive 40 optional external devices, using 39 P passwords administrator 52 BIOS administrator 53 DriveLock 55 user 52 ports expansion 40 external monitor 16 HDMI 18 Intel Wireless Display 19 VGA 16 power ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... select the user to logon from occurring when enabled. On the Logon page, enter your Windows password or smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in to the computer immediately after a few minutes, Drive Encryption is instantly decrypted... smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. When decryption is complete, Drive Encryption is deactivated, you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you will be prompted to reauthenticate at the Drive Encryption ...
... select the user to logon from occurring when enabled. On the Logon page, enter your Windows password or smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. NOTE: If the Windows administrator has enabled BIOS Pre-boot Security in to the computer immediately after a few minutes, Drive Encryption is instantly decrypted... smart card PIN, or swipe a registered finger. When decryption is complete, Drive Encryption is deactivated, you can log in HP ProtectTools Security Manager and if One-Step Logon is enabled (by default), you will be prompted to reauthenticate at the Drive Encryption ...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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...NOTE: The TPM option must be enabled in the Search box, and then press enter. Click Start, type tpm.msc in BIOS Setup. ▲ Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is displayed. b. The TPM Initialization Wizard starts. Select the Enhance security with TPM check box. 60 Chapter 6 Drive ...only) After the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is activated and the Drive Encryption Enhanced Security with TPM functionality is selected, the Drive Encryption password is protected by the TPM security chip, if the hard drive is moved to another computer, access to the drive is denied. If ...
...NOTE: The TPM option must be enabled in the Search box, and then press enter. Click Start, type tpm.msc in BIOS Setup. ▲ Use Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is displayed. b. The TPM Initialization Wizard starts. Select the Enhance security with TPM check box. 60 Chapter 6 Drive ...only) After the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is activated and the Drive Encryption Enhanced Security with TPM functionality is selected, the Drive Encryption password is protected by the TPM security chip, if the hard drive is moved to another computer, access to the drive is denied. If ...
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... example, for some Japanese installations of Windows XP, the default IME is called Microsoft IME Standard 2002 for the BIOS Preboot Security password prompt or the HP Drive Encryption password prompt, any password typed with this IME is rejected by using a standard western keyboard. Since this is an IME, not a...supported keyboard layouts that translates to keyboard layout E0010411. In such cases, the IME is deployed, passwords entered with an IME at the Preboot Security level or the HP Drive Encryption level In Windows, the user can be represented in the typing environment for Japanese,...
... example, for some Japanese installations of Windows XP, the default IME is called Microsoft IME Standard 2002 for the BIOS Preboot Security password prompt or the HP Drive Encryption password prompt, any password typed with this IME is rejected by using a standard western keyboard. Since this is an IME, not a...supported keyboard layouts that translates to keyboard layout E0010411. In such cases, the IME is deployed, passwords entered with an IME at the Preboot Security level or the HP Drive Encryption level In Windows, the user can be represented in the typing environment for Japanese,...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started
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... The BIOS stores the desired keyboard layout, and passwords that can all produce the same characters. Password changes using keyboard layout that is also supported If the password is initially set with one keyboard layout, such as Latin American (080A), the password change will work in HP Drive Encryption... required. If a password is initially set with the Latin American keyboard layout, then the Latin American keyboard layout is set in the BIOS, even if the password is subsequently changed using the HP ProtectTools Manage Users feature to remove the user from HP ProtectTools, selecting the ...
... The BIOS stores the desired keyboard layout, and passwords that can all produce the same characters. Password changes using keyboard layout that is also supported If the password is initially set with one keyboard layout, such as Latin American (080A), the password change will work in HP Drive Encryption... required. If a password is initially set with the Latin American keyboard layout, then the Latin American keyboard layout is set in the BIOS, even if the password is subsequently changed using the HP ProtectTools Manage Users feature to remove the user from HP ProtectTools, selecting the ...
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...), the same password must be entered while pressing the shift key for lower case and the shift key and caps lock key for upper case in BIOS Preboot Security and HP Drive Encryption. ● Unsupported characters are listed in the following table: Language Arabic Canadian French Spanish US international Windows BIOS Drive Encryption The...
...), the same password must be entered while pressing the shift key for lower case and the shift key and caps lock key for upper case in BIOS Preboot Security and HP Drive Encryption. ● Unsupported characters are listed in the following table: Language Arabic Canadian French Spanish US international Windows BIOS Drive Encryption The...
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... ŗ keys are rejected in the generates a dead key in the BIOS. The ţ key generates two n/a characters. BIOS. Drive Encryption n/a n/a The ż key is supported. 112 Chapter 12 Localized password exceptions Despite the IME name, it is actually keyboard layout 411, which is... when entered with localized Japanese passwords. One IME, commonly represented in and n/a Windows, and the alt key Š keys are rejected. However, empirical testing has demonstrated that this IME to keyboard layout 411 when securing the BIOS and HP Drive Encryption with the soft ...
... ŗ keys are rejected in the generates a dead key in the BIOS. The ţ key generates two n/a characters. BIOS. Drive Encryption n/a n/a The ż key is supported. 112 Chapter 12 Localized password exceptions Despite the IME name, it is actually keyboard layout 411, which is... when entered with localized Japanese passwords. One IME, commonly represented in and n/a Windows, and the alt key Š keys are rejected. However, empirical testing has demonstrated that this IME to keyboard layout 411 when securing the BIOS and HP Drive Encryption with the soft ...
HP BIOS Features that are built in, not bolted on - Technology Spotlight
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...value and enhancing the overall user experience. The HP BIOS team works closely with key partners such as setting the machine boot order, changing the availability of USB ports, setting the asset tag or even changing the BIOS password remotely. With a few clicks, he is... committed to manage these settings, which required a lot of extra work seamlessly with HP Professional Innovations like HP ProtectTools1 Security Manager, HP Power Assistant,2 Device Access Manager and other internal HP software teams. These partnerships have allowed HP to...
...value and enhancing the overall user experience. The HP BIOS team works closely with key partners such as setting the machine boot order, changing the availability of USB ports, setting the asset tag or even changing the BIOS password remotely. With a few clicks, he is... committed to manage these settings, which required a lot of extra work seamlessly with HP Professional Innovations like HP ProtectTools1 Security Manager, HP Power Assistant,2 Device Access Manager and other internal HP software teams. These partnerships have allowed HP to...