HP EliteBook 850 G1 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 64)

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:
● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.
● Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.
● Do not store passwords in a file on the computer.
The following tables list commonly used passwords and describe their functions.
Setting passwords in the operating system
Operating system passwords Function
Root password Protects access to an operating system root-level account.
User password Protects access to an operating system user account.
Setting passwords in Computer Setup
Computer Setup passwords Function
BIOS administrator password* Protects access to Computer Setup.
DriveLock master password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock. It is also used to remove DriveLock protection.
This password is set under DriveLock Passwords during the
enable process.
DriveLock user password* Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by
DriveLock, and is set under DriveLock Passwords during the
enable process.
TPM embedded security password (select models only) When enabled as a BIOS administrator password, protects
access to the computer contents when the computer turns
on, restarts, or exits Hibernation.
This password requires the optional embedded security chip
to support this security feature.
*For details about each of these passwords, see the following topics.
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