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12-2
Security
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Table 12-1
Compaq System Configuration Utility Security Features
Feature
Description of Feature When Enabled
Power-On Password
Prevents use of the computer unless you enter the
password.
Administrator Password
Prevents changes to configuration unless you
enter the password.
Network Server Mode
Allows system startup from the hard drive or network while
keyboard is disabled.
QuickLock
Locks the keyboard and mouse without exiting an
application.
Diskette Boot Control
Disables system startup from a diskette drive(s). The
diskette drive is available for other read/write functions.
Diskette Write Control
Disables the diskette drive write function.
Boot and read functions are still available.
Serial/Parallel Interface
Control
Prevents unauthorized transfer of data through the
integrated serial/parallel interfaces.
See also “Diskette Boot Override,” page 12-8, and Table D-1 in Appendix D,
“Switch Settings.”
QuickLock
By enabling QuickLock through the Compaq System Configuration Utility,
you can disable the keyboard and pointing device interface connected to the
built-in mouse connector while you are in an application.
To activate QuickLock and disable the keyboard and pointing device after you
are in an application, press Ctrl+Alt+L.
