Feature Purpose How it is established
Power-On Password Prevents use of the workstation until the
password is entered (applies to initial system
startup and restarts)
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu
Setup Password Prevents reconfiguration of the workstation
(use of the Setup utility) until the password is
entered
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu
Network Server Mode Provides unique security features for
workstations used as servers
From the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu
NOTE: For more information about the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, see The Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu
on page 25.
Password security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data when the workstation is powered on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and can also be used as
an override to the power-on password. When prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead enables access to the workstation.
You can establish a network-wide setup password to enable the system administrator to log in to all
network systems to perform maintenance without needing to know the power-on password.
NOTE: HP SSM and HP CMS enable remote management of setup passwords and other BIOS
settings in a networked environment. For more information, see
http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
Establishing a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Establishing a setup password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents reconfiguration of the
workstation (through the use of the Computer Setup (F10) Utility) until the password is entered.
To establish a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) menu:
1. Power on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the computer is powered on, press and hold F10 until you enter the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation, and then press
and hold F10 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>Setup Password and then follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select File>Save Changes and Exit.
Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup
Establishing a power-on password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the
workstation when power is connected, unless you specify the password. When a power-on password
is set, the Computer Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options in the Security menu. The password
options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
When Network Server Mode is disabled, you must specify the password when the workstation is
powered on when the key icon appears on the monitor. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot
is enabled, you must enter the password must also be entered each time the workstation is rebooted.
Table 3-2 Security features overview (continued)
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