Using A Setup Password - Compaq Armada 7700 Reference Manual

Using a Setup Password

A setup password is a software security feature that permits
changes to be made to the system configuration only after entering
a unique, preset, secret word or code.
After a setup password is established a setup password prompt
appears each time is pressed to access Compaq Utilities.
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IMPORTANT: Record your password and put it in a safe place. If you
forget the password, you cannot use to access Compaq
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Utilities until a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider has cleared the password from computer memory.
Establishing a Setup Password
First, access the security software.
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. Press when the cursor appears upper right on the screen.
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3. Select Computer SetupÆSystem Features
ÆSecurity ManagementÆPasswords tab.
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