HP Z 440 Owners Manual

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Desktop management
This section summarizes capabilities, features, and key components of computer management.
TopicsInitial computer con

Initial computer con

5.Turn o

HP System Software Manager
HP System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility that is available on Windows computers. It enables you to 
update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a PC client system, 
SSM detects hardware and software versions and then updates the software from a central repository, known 
as a 

Recovering the computer from Boot Block Recovery mode
To recover the computer after it enters Boot Block recovery mode:
1.Remove any media such as USB 

FeaturePurposeRemovable Media Boot ControlPrevents booting from removable media drivesUSB Interface ControlPrevents transfer of data through the integrated USB interfacePower-On PasswordPrevents use of the computer until the password is entered (applies to initial system 
startup and restarts)Setup PasswordPrevents recon

Access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and DriveLock can be restricted through the setup password. By specifying a setup password and not giving it to users, system administrators can restrict users from enabling 
DriveLock.
Using DriveLock
When hard drives that support the ATA security command set are detected, DriveLock appears under the 
Security menu in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu. You are presented with options to set the master 
password and to enable DriveLock. You must provide a user...

In a single-drive computer, when DriveLock is enabled, the computer might not be able to boot to the operating system, and might try to boot from the network or from another storage device (depending 
on the boot ordering options). Regardless of the outcome of the start attempts, the locked drive remains 
inaccessible without the DriveLock password.
In a two-drive computer that has a boot drive and a data drive, you can apply the DriveLock feature to 
the data drive only. In this case, the computer can...

1.Turn on or restart the computer.
2.As soon as the computer is turned on, repeatedly press the F10 key until you enter Computer Setup 
(F10) Utility.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer, and then repeatedly 
press 
F10 to access the utility.
3.Select Security > Set up BIOS Power-On Password, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
4.Before exiting, select Main > Save Changes and Exit.
Entering a power-on password
To enter a power-on password:
1.Restart the...