Compaq Deskpro 2000
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7.3.1
Security Features
The security features provided are presented in Table 7-2. These features must be used in combination
with a power-on password.
Table 7-2
Security Features
Feature
Purpose
How It Is Established
SETUP Password
Allows configuration to be changed.
Computer Setup
Power-On Password
Prevents use of the computer when the computer boots up
unless the password is entered.
Computer Setup
Windows 95 Password
Prevents use of the computer when Windows 95 starts up
unless the Windows 95 password is entered or the computer
has just booted and the power-on password was entered.
Control Panel Passwords
Logon Password
Prevents use of the computer unless password is entered.
Windows NT Security (Not applicable
in Windows 3.1 or Windows 95)
QuickLock/QuickBlank*
Disables keyboard and can
blank the screen without exiting application; enabled with a
password.
Computer Setup
Diskette Boot Control*
Prevents startup from diskette drive.
Security Management or
Computer Setup
Diskette Write Control*
Prevents writing to the diskette drive. Allows Read only.
Security Management or
Computer Setup
Serial Interface Control*
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial
interface.
Computer Setup. Also available
through Windows 95 Device Manager.
Parallel Interface Control*
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated parallel
interface.
Computer Setup. Also available
through Windows 95 Device Manager.
Removable Media Control
Prevents startup from the removable media drives.
Computer Setup
Removable Media Control
Prevents writing to the removable media drives. Allows read
only.
Computer Setup
Flash ROM Lock
Prevents Flash ROM updates.
ROMPaq and Setup Password
required to update ROM
Cable Lock Provision
Inhibits access to the interior of the computer to prevent
unwanted configuration changes or component removal. Can
also be used to secure the computer to a fixed object.
Optional hardware. Install a padlock
with the security bracket to inhibit
access to the interior of the computer;
add a cable lock to secure the
computer to a fixed object.
*Must be used in combination with a power-on password.
✎
For information on accessing Security Management and establishing a power-on password, see
"Using the Power-On Password Feature" in this section.
✎
Windows 95 and Windows NT can override some security features you set through the Compaq
Utilities menu at startup. Because of this, Compaq recommends that you set your passwords by
using the Windows 95 Password icon or the Windows NT Security icon, located in the Control
Panel.
Summary of Contents for Deskpro 2000 Series
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