Security Management; Configuration Management - Compaq Armada E500 Series Reference Manual

Security Management

The Security Management utilities customize system security.
Power-On and Setup Passwords—prevent unauthorized
access to your information and computer configuration.
DriveLock—denies access to drives, or limits read-only
access.
Device disabling—prevents unauthorized data transfer
through modems, serial ports, parallel ports, and infrared
ports on the computer.
QuickLock/QuickBlank—locks the keyboard and clears the
screen.
Ownership Tag—displays ownership information during
system restart.

Configuration Management

Compaq provides you with support software to optimize the
performance of your computer. This support software is
distributed monthly on a CD-ROM which can be ordered from
Compaq. Support software can also be downloaded from the
Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/files.
You can quickly locate support software for your computer by
using the locator browser and Decision Support on the CD-ROM
and Compaq Web site. To access support software:
Locator browser—searches for the latest device drivers,
utilities, ROM images, and other support software on a
CD-ROM and at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com.
Decision Support—provides detailed information about
drivers, utilities, and software available on the computer. The
information includes descriptions, features, enhancements,
dependencies, and necessary upgrades.
Also available on the Compaq Web site:
Info Messenger—Provides Internet and email access to the latest
software updates and service documentation. Once you register
for this free service at the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com
and build your computer profile, Info Messenger will search the
Compaq Web site and collect information specific to your
computing environment. Info Messenger will then send an email
alerting you when new and/or updated information is available on
a Compaq customized Web page.
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