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Compaq Professional Workstation 5100 Reference Guide
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 3
Security Features
Your workstation includes security features that provide solutions for potential
security problems. This chapter identifies these features and describes their
purposes.
The following table describes how the security features function. In some cases,
you must set switches. For information on setting these switches, see the hood
labels located on the underside of the workstation cover.
Table 3-1
Security Features
Feature
Purpose
How It Is Established
Setup Password
Prevents reconfiguration of the
workstation (use of the Computer
Setup utility) until the Setup
Password is entered. Utilized by
system administrator.
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Power-On
Password
Prevents use of the workstation
until the Power-On Password is
entered. Blocks unauthorized
users.
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Logon Password
Prevents use of the workstation
unless logon password is entered.
Allows file security for multiple
users.
Windows NT Security
QuickLock/
QuickBlank
Disables keyboard and can blank
the screen without exiting
application; enabled with a
Power-On Password
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Serial Interface
Control
Prevents transfer of data through
the integrated serial interface
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
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