HP Z800 Owners Manual

FailSafe Boot Block ROM
The FailSafe Boot Block ROM enables system recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure. For
example, if a power failure occurs during a ROM upgrade, the Boot Block uses a flash-protected section
of the ROM to verify a valid system ROM flash when power is restored to the workstation.
If the system ROM is valid, the workstation starts normally.
If the system ROM fails the validation check, the FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support to
start the workstation from a...

Workstation security
This section provides information about providing system security through asset tracking, password
security, hard disk drive locking, and chassis locks.
This section includes these topics:
Topics
Asset tracking on page 50
SATA hard disk drive security on page 51
Password security on page 54
Chassis security on page 58
Asset tracking
Asset tracking features incorporated into the workstation provide asset tracking data that can be
managed using HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM), HP...

Table 4-2   Security features overview
FeaturePurposeHow it is established
Removable Media Boot ControlPrevents booting from removable media
drivesFrom the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu
Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared
Interface ControlPrevents transfer of data through the
integrated serial, parallel, USB, or infrared
interfaceFrom the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility menu
Power-On PasswordPrevents use of the workstation until the
password is entered (applies to initial system
startup and restarts)From...

DriveLock applications
The most practical use of DriveLock is in a corporate environment. The system administrator would be
responsible for configuring the hard disk drive, which involves setting the DriveLock master password
and a temporary user password. If you forget the user password or if the equipment is passed on to
another employee, the master password can be used to reset the user password and regain access to
the hard disk drive.
HP recommends that corporate system administrators who enable...

Enabling DriveLock
To enable and set the DriveLock user password:
1.Power on or restart the workstation.
2.As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold F10 until you enter the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation, and then press
and hold F10 again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.
3.Select...

Password security
The power-on password prevents unauthorized use of the workstation by requiring entry of a password
to access applications or data when the workstation is powered on or restarted. The setup password
specifically prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and can also be used as
an override to the power-on password. When prompted for the power-on password, entering the setup
password instead enables access to the workstation.
You can establish a network-wide setup...

Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup
Establishing a power-on password through the Computer Setup (F10) Utility prevents access to the
workstation when power is connected, unless you specify the password. When a power-on password
is set, the Computer Setup (F10) Utility presents Password Options in the Security menu. The password
options include Network Server Mode and Password Prompt on Warm Boot.
When Network Server Mode is disabled, you must enter the password when the workstation...

Entering a setup password
If a setup password has been established on the workstation, you will be prompted to enter it each time
you run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
To enter a setup password:
1.Restart the workstation.
2.As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold F10 until you enter the Computer Setup
(F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation and press and
hold F10 again to...

Deleting a power-on or setup password
To delete a power-on or setup password:
1.Power on or restart the workstation.
2.Choose from the following:
●To delete the power-on password, go to step 4.
●To delete the setup password, as soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold
F10 until you enter the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen,
if necessary.
If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation and then
press and hold F10 again to...

Clearing passwords
If you forget the password, you cannot access the workstation.
For instructions about clearing passwords, see 
Configuring password security and resetting CMOS
on page 211.
Chassis security
Side access panel key lock
The side access panel contains a key lock to prevent the panel from being removed.
The key is fastened to the workstation rear panel when shipped from the factory.
Side access panel sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (optional)
The optional Side access panel sensor is a...