HP Notebook PCs - Managing the administrator password in UEFI BIOS

To prevent others from changing your BIOS settings, set up an administrator password in UEFI BIOS.

1. Turn on the computer, and then immediately press f10 until the BIOS menu is displayed.

2. Use the arrow keys to select the Security tab, and then select Setup BIOS Administrator Password.

   

3. Type your BIOS administrator password, and then press enter.

   

4. Use the arrow keys to select the Main tab, and then select Save Changes and Exit.

   

5. When prompted, select Yes, and then press enter to save changes and exit.

   

You can update your administrator password in UEFI BIOS.

1. Turn on the computer, and then immediately press f10 until the BIOS menu is displayed.

2. Use the arrow keys to select the Security tab, and then select Change Password.

   

3. Type your current BIOS administrator password, and then press enter.

   

4. Type your new BIOS administrator password, and then press enter.

5. Use the arrow keys to select the Main tab, and then select Save Changes and Exit.

   

6. When prompted, select Yes, and then press enter to save changes and exit.