Establishing A Setup Password - Compaq Armada 4200 Reference Manual

Establishing a Setup Password

A setup password allows you to protect your system
configuration. Once this password is established, you cannot
change the configuration until you enter the password. The setup
password should be used by network administrators or anyone
who needs to protect the system configuration from unauthorized
use.
The setup password can only be set, changed, or deleted from the
F10 Setup utility. To establish the setup password for the first time
follow these steps:
1. Restart the computer by clicking Shut Down from the
Windows Start menu.
2. When the cursor moves to the upper right corner of the
display, press F10. When the Compaq Utilities menu appears,
click Computer Setup, System Features, then Security
Management.
3. In the window that appears, type the password in the New
Password field. Type it again in the Retype Password field and
exit the utility by clicking OK.
IMPORTANT:
display as you type.
CAUTION:
clear the password from memory before you can reconfigure the
system. Call your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider for assistance.
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Type carefully, because the password does not
If you forget your setup password, you will need to