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3.2.5 Asset Tracking and Security

Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide key asset tracking data that can be managed using

HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager Software, or other system management applications. Seamless,

automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products enables you to choose the management tool

that is best suited to the environment and to leverage the investment in existing tools.

HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information. ProtectTools Embedded

Security, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to data and checks system integrity and authenticates third-party users

attempting system access. Security features, such as ProtectTools and the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) help to

prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the workstation. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports,

or by disabling removable media boot capability, you can protect valuable data assets. Memory Change and Hood

Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) alerts can be automatically forwarded to system management applications to deliver

proactive notification of tampering with a workstation’s internal components.

NOTE: ProtectTools, the Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor), and the Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) are available as

options on select systems.

Use the following utilities to manage security settings on the HP Workstation:

• Locally, using the Computer Setup Utilities.

• Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager. This software enables the secure,

consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command-line utility.

The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the workstation locally through the Computer

Setup (F10) Utilities.

Password Security

The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password to access

applications or data each time the workstation is turned on or restarted. The setup password specifically prevents

unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to the power-on password. That is, when

prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup password instead will allow access to the workstation.

A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to all network systems

to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password.

NOTE: System Software Manager and HP Client Manager Software allow remote management of Setup Passwords

and other BIOS settings in a networked environment. For more information, visit

http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.

Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the workstation (use of the Computer

Setup (F10) utility) until the password is entered.

To establish a setup password using computer setup:

1. Turn on or restart the workstation.

2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 until you enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to

bypass the title screen, if necessary.

Table 3-3 Security Features Overview

Feature Purpose How It Is Established

Removable Media Boot Control Prevents booting from the removable media

drives.