Using computer setup automatic drivelock, Enabling an automatic drivelock password, Removing automatic drivelock protection – HP ProBook 4446s Notebook-PC User Manual
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7.
Type your master password, and then press
enter
.
8.
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press
enter
.
Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.
Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock
In a multiple-user environment, you can set an Automatic DriveLock password. When the Automatic
DriveLock password is enabled, a random user password and a DriveLock master password will be
created for you. When any user passes the password credential, the same random user and
DriveLock master password will be used to unlock the drive.
NOTE:
You must have a BIOS administrator password before you can access the Automatic
DriveLock features.
Enabling an Automatic DriveLock password
To enable an Automatic DriveLock password in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then
press
enter
.
4.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press
enter
.
5.
Read the warning. To continue, select YES.
6.
To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-right corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, and then press
enter
.
Removing Automatic DriveLock protection
To remove DriveLock protection in Computer Setup, follow these steps:
1.
Turn on or restart the computer, and then press
esc
while the “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2.
Press
f10
to enter Computer Setup.
3.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Security > Automatic DriveLock, and then
press
enter
.
4.
Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select an internal hard drive, and then press
enter
.
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