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Security Features
Writer: Erica T Blakeney Project: Compaq Professional Workstation 5100 Reference Guide Comments: 299348-003
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Security Features
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Feature
Purpose
How It Is Established
Parallel Interface
Control
Prevents transfer of data through
the integrated parallel interface
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Removable
Media Control
Prevents writing to the removable
media drives. Allows read only
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu
Smart Cover
Sensor
Indicates when workstation cover
has been removed. Can be set to
require Setup Password after
cover has been removed.
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Utilities menu.
Cable Lock
Provision
Inhibits access to the interior of
the workstation to prevent
unwanted configuration changes
or component removal. Can also
be used to secure the workstation
to a fixed object.
Install a padlock with the
security bracket to inhibit
access to the interior of the
workstation; add a cable lock
to secure the workstation to a
fixed object.
Password Security
Your workstation supports security password features that can be established by
selecting Computer Setup from the Compaq Utilities menu. To access these
features, complete the procedures described in the sections that follow.
Power-On Password
Establishing a Power-On Password through Computer Setup prevents
unauthorized access to the workstation when the power is turned on. To access
the workstation, you must enter the password when the key icon (
) appears
on the monitor.
NOTE
: The Power-On Password may only be established (for the first time)
using the Computer Setup utility. Once established, the Setup utility cannot be
used to change or delete the Power-On Password. To change or delete the
Power-On Password, see “Changing a Power-On Password” or “Deleting a
Power-On Password” in this chapter.
