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    Startup Password Beep

    Discussion in 'HP' started by z5sharp, Jun 10, 2006.

  1. z5sharp

    z5sharp Notebook Consultant

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    When a startup password is set on the BIOS, the computer makes a loud and obnoxious beep on bootup while prompting for a password. The alternative I use is a security password after Windows already loads, right before the welcome screen. I'd really like to prompt for a PW right at startup before the OS boots but I hate having it beep so loud. I couldn't use that anywhere in public because it would disturb people. I'm not sure why HP did that, but does anyone know of a way to disable the beep?
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    That would be a BIOS control. Most BIOS have volume settings for beeps, including a mute option.
     
    Brian, Jun 10, 2006
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  3. mikhail_scosyrev

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    mine is pretty quite and very quick, absolutely doesn't bother anyone, I dont think anyone would actually be able to notice... It definitely isn't adjustable in the BIOS itself, at least F.013 version oh HP4000
     
    mikhail_scosyrev, Jun 16, 2006
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