System Security; Security Features - Compaq AP500 Maintenance And Service Manual

Chapter 5

System Security

This chapter identifies and explains the following:

Security features

Advanced security management
Security Features
The Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 is equipped with features that secure valuable
components and system integrity. The following table identifies and explains the security
features.
Feature
Setup Password
Power-On Password
Windows NT
Workstation
Password
QuickLock/
QuickBlank
Serial or Parallel
Interface Control
(Must be used in
combination with the
Power-On
Password.)
Diskette Drive Boot
Control
Diskette Drive Write
Control
Cable Lock Provision
Security Features
Purpose
Allows configuration to be changed.
Prevents use of the workstation when the
workstation is restarted unless the Power-On
Password is entered.
Prevents use of the computer when Windows NT
Workstation starts up unless the password is
entered.
Disables keyboard and can blank the screen
without exiting application; enabled with a Power-
On Password.
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated
serial or parallel interface.
Prevents startup from the diskette drive.
Prevents writing to the diskette drive.
Inhibits access to the interior of the workstation to
prevent unwanted configuration changes or
component removal. Can also be used to secure
the workstation to a fixed object.
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How It Is Established
Computer Setup
Computer Setup; SW1-S2
Run User Manager by clicking Start,
Programs, Administrator Tools
Computer Setup
Computer Setup
Computer Setup
Computer Setup
Install a padlock with the security bracket to
inhibit access to the interior of the
workstation; add a cable lock to secure the
workstation to a fixed object.
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