CAUTION For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup
password prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility.
Locking the solenoid lock
1. Power on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer
Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the
workstation and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.
3. Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Lock>Lock.
4. Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit.
Unlocking the solenoid lock
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter Computer
Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the
workstation and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a Keyboard Error message—disregard it.
3. Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Lock>Unlock.
4. Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit.
Using the FailSafe key
If you enable the hood lock and cannot enter your password to disable the lock, you will need a FailSafe
Key to open the workstation side access panel. You will need the key in any of the following
circumstances:
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Power outage
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Startup failure
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PC component failure (such as processor or power supply)
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Forgotten password
CAUTION The side access panel FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP. Be
prepared; order this key before you need one.
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