HP Z 440 Owners Manual

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							Desktop management
This section summarizes capabilities, features, and key components of computer management.
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							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 
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							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 
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							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 password to enable DriveLock. Because the initial 
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							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 always start, but the data drive is accessible only  when the DriveLock password is entered.
Cold starts require that you enter DriveLock passwords. However, DriveLock passwords are also required 
for warm starts. For example, if you boot to DOS and press 
Ctrl+Alt+Del, you must enter the DriveLock 
password before the computer completes the next start cycle. This warm-start behavior is consistent  with the DriveLock feature.
Password security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized access to applications or data when the computer is turned 
on or restarted. The setup password 
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							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 computer.
2.When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the current password, and then press Enter.
Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful tries, you  will enter the F10 setup screen with read-only permission. (See the Setup Browse Mode option under the 
Power-On options.)
Entering a setup password
If a setup password has been established on the computer, you will be prompted to enter it each time you run  Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
To enter a setup password:
1.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.When the key icon appears on the monitor, enter the setup password, and press Enter.
Type carefully. For security reasons, the characters you enter do not appear on the screen.
If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful tries, you  must restart the computer before you can continue.
Changing a power-on or setup password
To change a power-on or setup password:
1.Restart the computer.
2.To change the power-on password, go to step 4.
3.To change the setup password, 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.
40Chapter 2   System management