HP Z Series User Manual

Table 6-2 Computer Setup Security (continued)
Option Description
Create POST Power-On
Password
Lets you change or delete power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after a
power cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not
boot.
Change POST Power-On
Password (This selection
is active only if a BIOS
administrator password
is set.)
Lets you change the POST power-on password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Password Policies Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
● Password minimum length
● Requires at least one symbol
● Requires at least one number
● Requires at least one uppercase character
● Requires at least one lowercase character
● Allow spaces
Administrator
Authentication Policies
Lets you set limitations on some boot features restricting them to admin only, including:
● Prompt for administrator authorization to access:
– Boot menu in POST
– System Recovery
– Network boot
– BIOS update
● Allow the use of administrator credentials to modify the power-on password.
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HP Z Series Specifications

General

Series	Z Series
Category	Desktop
Processor	Intel Xeon or Intel Core (depending on the specific model)
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro or Windows 11 Pro
Storage	SSD or HDD options, up to multiple TB
Graphics	NVIDIA Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro
Expansion Slots	Multiple PCIe slots
Ports	USB, DisplayPort, HDMI
Form Factor	Tower
Memory	Up to 256 GB DDR4 ECC or non-ECC SDRAM (depending on the specific model)
Power Supply	Various wattage options, typically 500W to 1000W (depending on the specific model)