Using Security Utilities - Compaq Armada M700 Series Reference Manual

Using Security Utilities

All security features except DriveLock can be set in either the
Computer Setup utility or the Compaq Computer Security utility,
unless otherwise noted. The Computer Setup utility can be used
even when your Windows operating system is not functioning or
will not load.
Some passwords and Quick Controls can also be set in some
operating systems, as described in your operating system
documentation.
This guide provides instructions for setting security features in
both Computer Setup and Compaq Computer Security.
In all password utilities
Passwords do not display as you set, enter, change, or
delete them.
Passwords must be set and entered with the same keys. For
example, a password set with keyboard number keys will
not be recognized if you enter it with embedded keypad
number keys.
6-2 Securing the Computer