Password Security - Compaq Deskpro AP500 Reference Manual

3-10 Intelligent Manageability

Password Security

The workstation supports security password features, which can be established
through the Compaq Computer Setup menu.
Establishing a Setup Password Using
Computer Setup
Establishing a Setup Password through Computer Setup prevents
reconfiguration of the workstation (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the
password is entered.
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in the bottom-right corner of the
screen, press the F10 key.
NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you
must turn the workstation off, then on again, to access the utility.
3. Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the
Compaq Utilities menu.
4. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the
Enter key.
5. In the Computer Setup window, click Built-in Devices.
6. In the Built-in Devices window, click Security Management.
7. Under Setup Password, select Enable Setup Password and follow the
instructions on the screen.
8. Save the configuration and exit the utility.
9. Turn off the workstation, then turn it on to establish the password.
Writer: Jeff Parmenter Project: Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Comments: 338521-002
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