HP (Hewlett-Packard) dx2100 MT Manuel D’Utilisation

When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the 
support software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run a version of Microsoft 
Windows that is different from the version included with your computer, you must install 
corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and 
functioning properly.

HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software 
easier. You can download the software from 

. The Web site contains 

the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run the latest Microsoft 
Windows operating system on your HP computer.

The user password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password to 
access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The supervisor 
password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as 
an override to the user password. That is, when prompted for the user password, entering the 
supervisor password instead will allow access to the computer.

A network-wide setup password can be established to enable the system administrator to log in to 
all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on password, 
even if one has been established.

Establishing a supervisor password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the 
computer (use of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until the password is entered.

1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.

2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the 

 key until you enter Computer 

Setup. Press 

 to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

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If you do not press the 

 key at the appropriate time, you must turn the computer off, then on 

again, and press the 

 key again to access the utility.

3. Select Set Supervisor Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. Before exiting, click Save and Exit Setup.

Establishing a user password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer when 
power is turned on, unless the password is entered. When a user password is set, Computer Setup 
presents Password Options under the Security menu. Password options include Password Prompt 
on Warm Boot. When Password Prompt on Warm Boot is enabled, the password must also be 
entered each time the computer is rebooted. 

1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart.