Hp EliteBook 850 G1 Notebook PC User Manual download pdf (Page 64)

Use the following tips for creating and saving passwords:

● When creating passwords, follow requirements set by the program.

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Write down your passwords and store them in a secure place away from the computer.

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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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