Compaq Deskpro AP500 Reference Manual page 49

Establishing a Power-on Password Using
Computer Setup
Establishing a Power-on Password through Computer Setup prevents access to
the workstation when power is turned on, unless the password is entered. The
password must be entered each time the workstation is turned on, when the key
icon ( ) appears on the monitor.
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 Power-on Password, click Set 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.
Entering a Power-on Password
To enter a Power-on Password, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on or restart the workstation.
2. When the key icon (
password.
NOTE: Type carefully; for security reasons, the characters you type do not
appear on the screen.
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