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HP Armada 7800 Appendix

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ECURITY
Introduction
This appendix provides information to aid system administrators and program
developers in the use of the security features of the Compaq Armada 7800 Family of
Personal Computers.
This appendix includes the following topics:
Feature descriptions
Programming information
Feature Descriptions
The Compaq Armada 7800 Family of Personal Computers provides the following
security features:
Power-On Password
Administrative/Setup Password
Input Lockout
QuickLock/QuickBlank
DriveLock
Keyboard Lock
Diskette Drive Control
Hardware Locks
Power-On Password
A user can set a power-on password using POST Setup. This password will then be
stored in an 8051 protected NV RAM device. Each time the system is powered on the
user will be prompted for the power-on password. This password can be removed by
entering the password followed by a slash.
EATURES
Security Features C-1

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  • Page 1 appendix ECURITY EATURES Introduction This appendix provides information to aid system administrators and program developers in the use of the security features of the Compaq Armada 7800 Family of Personal Computers. This appendix includes the following topics: Feature descriptions Programming information Feature Descriptions The Compaq Armada 7800 Family of Personal Computers provides the following security features:...
  • Page 2 The power-on password integrates the power-on (boot), return from Hibernation, and QuickLock password functions. The POST routine checks the non-volatile configuration memory to determine if password protection is being used and, if so, allows the user to enter the password in the security menu. The user is limited to three power-on password entry attempts.
  • Page 3 QuickLock on Suspend The QuickLock feature can be enabled so that it is activated when the user places the system in Suspend. In this mode, the system power-on password protects against unauthorized access to the system while in Suspend. When the user exits Suspend, the password is presented for power-on password entry before exiting Suspend.

  • Page 4: Keyboard Lock

    Recovery If the DriveLock user password is lost but the master password is known, the drive can be recovered by using F10 Setup and the DriveLock master password to remove the protection. If the DriveLock master password is lost and the user password is known, the drive is technically recoverable.
  • Page 5 Armada Station The computer can be secured to the ArmadaStation, and the devices in the ArmadaStation and computer can be secured in place by a locking switch. In addition, the ArmadaStation itself can be secured to a more permanent fixture. NOTE: Both the ArmadaStation and the computer must be functional before either can be put in a locked state.
  • Page 6 Key Lock The two position key-lock is used to secure the computer and desktop expansion base in the following modes. OPEN Nothing is “locked”, and the computer can be docked and undocked at will. SECURE The computer is “locked” to the desktop expansion base. The DEB MultiBays are “locked”.

  • Page 7: Programming Information

    Programming Information During the boot sequence, the BIOS ROM reads the parameters stored in the NVRAM (non-volatile RAM) by the Setup utility. Additionally, software programs may access the configuration memory and certain I/O ports to read the status of the security features.
  • Page 8 Status Read Of Security Features Involving Peripherals The configuration bytes located at RTC memory address 26h and 29h contains the control bits for the serial and parallel interfaces as well as the fixed disk and diskette drive controllers as shown below: RTC Configuration Byte 26h RTC Configuration Byte 29h, I/O Port Address 0C65h...