HP ProBook 6540b Support Question
Find answers below for this question about HP ProBook 6540b - Notebook PC.Need a HP ProBook 6540b manual? We have 6 online manuals for this item!
Question posted by ebJac on August 1st, 2014
Where Can I Find The Admin Bios Password In My C: Drive On A Hp Probook?
The person who posted this question about this HP product did not include a detailed explanation. Please use the "Request More Information" button to the right if more details would help you to answer this question.
Current Answers
There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer! Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.
Be the first to post an answer! Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.
Related HP ProBook 6540b Manual Pages
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 1
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_1_0d37.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_1_0d37.png)
and performing computer disassembly procedures. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; HP ProBook 6545b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6540b Notebook PC, HP ProBook 6445b Notebook PC, and HP ProBook 6440b Notebook PC
Maintenance and Service Guide
Document Part Number: 570786-002
January 2010
This guide is a troubleshooting reference used...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 8
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_8_6a13.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_8_6a13.png)
1
Product description
Category Processors
Description
HP ProBook 6545b HP ProBook 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
■ AMD® Turion™ II Ultra
9
9
M620 2.5-GHz processor
(35W, 2-MB L2 cache)
■ AMD Turion II Ultra M600
9
9
2.3-GHz processor (35W,
2-MB L2 ...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 9
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_9_1c29.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_9_1c29.png)
...Intel Core i5 330M
2.13-GHz processor (turbo up to 2.33-GHz; 3-MB L3 cache, 4 threads, 35W)
Northbridge: AMD RS880M
HP ProBook 6545b Notebook PC
9
HP ProBook 6540b Notebook PC
9
9
9
9
HP ProBook 6445b Notebook PC
9
HP ProBook 6440b Notebook PC
9
9
9
9
Southbridge: AMD SB710
9
9
Intel Ibex Peak HM57 storage
9
9
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD
9
9
4200 Universal Memory
Architecture (UMA...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 10
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_10_9307.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_10_9307.png)
...
Category
Description
HP ProBook 6545b HP ProBook 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Panel (continued...-cm
9
9
9
9
devices
(2.50-in) hard drives and
solid-state drives
Customer-accessible
9
9
9
9
Supports HP 3D DriveGuard
9
9
9
9
Supports the following
9
9
9
9
hard drives:
■ 500-GB, 7200-rpm
■ 320-...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 11
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_11_42cf.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_11_42cf.png)
... Audio Webcam Modem Ethernet
Description Single screw removal
HP ProBook 6545b HP ProBook 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
9
9
9
9
Customer-accessible
9
9
9
9
Supports 12.7-mm, optical drives
9
9
9
9
Supports no drive option in
9
9
9
9
optical drive bay with
slot bezel
Supports the following
9
9
9
9
optical...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 12
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_12_6c4d.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_12_6c4d.png)
Product description
Category Wireless
External media cards
Docking
Description
HP ProBook 6545b HP ProBook 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Integrated wireless local-area
9
9
9
9
network (WLAN) options via
half MiniCard:
■ 2 WLAN antennas built into
9
9
9
9
the display assembly
■ Broadcom 43224 802.11
9
9
9...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 13
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_13_7da4.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_13_7da4.png)
Product description
Category
Description
HP ProBook 6545b HP ProBook 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Ports
1394a
9
9
9
9
Accessory ...way scroll
9
9
9
9
with legend
Taps enabled as default
9
9
9
9
Power
90-W PFC HP Smart Adapter
9
9
9
9
requirements
Supports multi-pin AC
9
9
9
9
connector and 3-wire plug...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_14_4ea6.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_14_4ea6.png)
... 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Security cable slot
9
9
9
9
Trusted platform module
9
9
9
9
(TPM) 1.2 and TPM enhanced
drive lock
Optional HP fingerprint reader
9
9
9
9
Optional active integrated
9
9
9
9
Smart Card Reader (SCM)
Full volume encryption
9
9
9
9
Preboot authentication
9
9
9
9
(password...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 15
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_15_6557.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_15_6557.png)
... system (continued)
Serviceability
Description
HP ProBook 6545b HP ProBook 6540b HP ProBook 6445b HP ProBook 6440b
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Notebook PC
Restore media (DRDVD):
9...
9
9
9
9
Bluetooth module
9
9
9
9
Hard drive
9
9
9
9
Memory module
9
9
9
9
Optical drive
9
9
9
9
SIM
9
9
9
9
Solid-state drive
9
9
9
9
WLAN module
9
9
9
9
WWAN ...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 151
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_151_1cdf.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_151_1cdf.png)
... owner functions available in Embedded Security for ProtectTools. Run Disk Sanitizer to change , or delete a BIOS administrator password.
Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models only; Enable/disable support for HP SpareKey Enrollment Fingerprint Reset on the selected drive is a set of the menu items listed in the upgrade bay.
Ä If you...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 157
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_157_5d50.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_157_5d50.png)
... Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the primary hard drive or the drive in this setting. Computer Setup
Security menu
✎ Some of security questions and answers used if you forget your computer.
Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) HP SpareKey Always Prompt for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Embedded Security, which...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 163
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_163_94ba.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_163_94ba.png)
... reader ownership (select models only; Enable/disable Automatic DriveLock support.
Select Setup BIOS Administrator Password Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) HP SpareKey Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Fingerprint Reset on the primary hard drive or the drive in Embedded Security for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Embedded Security, which is destroyed...
HP ProBook 6545b, 6540b, 6445b and 6440b Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 166
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_166_1f05.png)
![](/manualimages/r/t/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-6545b-6540b-6445b-6440b-notebook-pc-maintenance-service-guide-39cefc9_166_1f05.png)
... module, no WWAN module, no webcam, and no fingerprint reader
2.64 kg
HP ProBook 6445b Notebook PC
Depth
23.6 cm
Width
33.9 cm
Height (front to back)
3.4 to 3.9 cm
Weight
With 14.0-in WXGA display assembly, no optical drive, 320-GB, 7200-rpm hard drive, 2.55-AH battery, 1024-MB memory, no modem module, no Bluetooth...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9
![](/manualimages/h/b/hewlettpackard-mini-cq10100-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-7-cf7f982_9_b6a5.png)
![](/manualimages/h/b/hewlettpackard-mini-cq10100-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-7-cf7f982_9_b6a5.png)
... the computer ...122 Using passwords ...123 Setting passwords in Windows 123 Setting passwords in Computer Setup 123 BIOS administrator password 124 Managing a BIOS administrator password 125 Entering a BIOS administrator password 126 Using Computer Setup DriveLock 126 Setting a DriveLock password 127 Entering a DriveLock password 128 Changing a DriveLock password 129 Removing DriveLock...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 132
![](/manualimages/h/b/hewlettpackard-mini-cq10100-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-7-cf7f982_132_7618.png)
![](/manualimages/h/b/hewlettpackard-mini-cq10100-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-7-cf7f982_132_7618.png)
... to Computer Setup (f10)
BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup* internal network adapter
Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data
HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools
Unauthorized access to...
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 133
![](/manualimages/h/b/hewlettpackard-mini-cq10100-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-7-cf7f982_133_3c2d.png)
![](/manualimages/h/b/hewlettpackard-mini-cq10100-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-7-cf7f982_133_3c2d.png)
... in Computer Setup, the hard drive that is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can also use passwords. Whenever you set in Computer Setup, you forget the BIOS administrator password set a password, write down your passwords and store them in Computer Setup
BIOS administrator passwords BIOS administrator password DriveLock master password
Function
Protects access to a Windows...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Vista - Page 11
![](/manualimages/6/u/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-protecttools-select-models-vista-db6603b_11_66e9.png)
![](/manualimages/6/u/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-protecttools-select-models-vista-db6603b_11_66e9.png)
... external locations
Unauthorized access to an unsecured business PC presents a very tangible risk to corporate network ...drive onto removable media.
Achieving key security objectives
The HP ProtectTools modules can work together to provide solutions for HP...9702; Password Manager ◦ Drive Encryption ● Password Manager helps ensure that an unauthorized user cannot get passwords or ...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Vista - Page 89
![](/manualimages/6/u/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-protecttools-select-models-vista-db6603b_89_f539.png)
![](/manualimages/6/u/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-protecttools-select-models-vista-db6603b_89_f539.png)
...-based applications stop functioning and report errors due to reduce security risks.
HP is not displayed during the logon process.
If you already have a physical account on the local PC, Password Manager can only change Windows password even with Administrator's rights on to Password Manager.
Security Manager Single Sign On does not support all software...
ProtectTools (Select Models Only) - Vista - Page 100
![](/manualimages/6/u/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-protecttools-select-models-vista-db6603b_100_8e48.png)
![](/manualimages/6/u/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-protecttools-select-models-vista-db6603b_100_8e48.png)
...security
key objectives 3 roles 5 summary 34 Security Applications Status 34 security features, enabling 10 Security Manager logon password 5 Setup Wizard 24 security roles 5 selecting assets for shredding 65 shred profile 65 setting free space bleaching
... 53
W Windows Live Messenger,
chatting 55 Windows Logon password 6 Wizard
HP ProtectTools Setup 8 Word, adding a signature line 51
92 Index
HP ProBook User Guide - Windows XP - Page 132
![](/manualimages/o/f/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-xp-448445e_132_415c.png)
![](/manualimages/o/f/hewlettpackard-probook-6440b-hp-probook-user-guide-windows-xp-448445e_132_415c.png)
..., the hard drive that is an HP ProtectTools Security Manager password, can no longer be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in a file on the computer.
User password*
Protects access to remove DriveLock protection.
Whenever you forget both the DriveLock user password and the DriveLock master password set a password, write down your passwords and store...
Similar Questions
How To Braak Bio Passw In An Hp Probook 6445b
(Posted by EsteJpel 9 years ago)
How To Delete Bios Password On A Hp Probook 4530s
(Posted by johnbcpolid 10 years ago)
How To Reset Admin Bios Password Hp Elitebook 8470p
(Posted by jdmcor 10 years ago)
I Need To Recover The Bios Password For My Hp Mini 1001,error Code Is Cnu9012szn
I need to recover the bios password for my HP Mini 1001,Error code is CNU9012SZN, please help me.
I need to recover the bios password for my HP Mini 1001,Error code is CNU9012SZN, please help me.
(Posted by mrafi 12 years ago)
How Do I Reset A Bios Password?
No one can remember the BIOS password and was wondering if there is a simple utility that will allow...
No one can remember the BIOS password and was wondering if there is a simple utility that will allow...
(Posted by lgoerdt 12 years ago)