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Ignore Changes and Exit Cancel any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer.
Save Changes and Exit Save any changes entered during the current session. Then
exit and restart the computer. Your changes go into effect
when the computer restarts.
Security menu
NOTE: Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer.
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Setup BIOS Administrator Password Set up a BIOS administrator password.
User Management > Create New BIOS User Account (requires
a BIOS administrator password)
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Select from a list of BIOS users.
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Select from a list of ProtectTools users.
Password Policy (requires a BIOS administrator password) Revise password policy criteria.
HP SpareKey Enable/disable HP SpareKey (enabled by default).
Always Prompt for HP SpareKey Enrollment Enable/disable HP SpareKey enrollment (enabled by default).
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot (If Present) Reset/clear the fingerprint reader ownership (select models
only; disabled by default).
Change Password Enter, change, or delete a BIOS administrator password.
HP SpareKey Enrollment Enroll or reset HP SpareKey, which is a set of security
questions and answers used if you forget your password.
Anti Theft > AT-p Enable/disable Anti-Theft Protection.
DriveLock Password
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Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive
(enabled by default).
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Change a DriveLock user password or master password.
NOTE: DriveLock settings are accessible only when you
enter Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting) the
computer.
Automatic DriveLock Enable/disable Automatic DriveLock support.
TPM Embedded Security Enable/disable support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Embedded Security, which protects the computer from
unauthorized access to owner functions available in
Embedded Security for ProtectTools. For more information,
refer to the ProtectTools software Help.
NOTE: You must have a setup password to change this
setting.
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