Security Features - Compaq DESKPRO 2000 SERIES Maintenance & Service Manual

7.3.1 Security Features

The security features provided are presented in Table 7-2. These features must be used in combination
with a power-on password.
Feature
SETUP Password
Power-On Password
Windows 95 Password
Logon Password
QuickLock/QuickBlank*
Diskette Boot Control*
Diskette Write Control*
Serial Interface Control*
Parallel Interface Control*
Removable Media Control
Removable Media Control
Flash ROM Lock
Cable Lock Provision
*Must be used in combination with a power-on password.
For information on accessing Security Management and establishing a power-on password, see
"Using the Power-On Password Feature" in this section.
Windows 95 and Windows NT can override some security features you set through the Compaq
Utilities menu at startup. Because of this, Compaq recommends that you set your passwords by
using the Windows 95 Password icon or the Windows NT Security icon, located in the Control
Panel.
Table 7-2
Security Features
Purpose
Allows configuration to be changed.
Prevents use of the computer when the computer boots up
unless the password is entered.
Prevents use of the computer when Windows 95 starts up
unless the Windows 95 password is entered or the computer
has just booted and the power-on password was entered.
Prevents use of the computer unless password is entered.
Disables keyboard and can
blank the screen without exiting application; enabled with a
password.
Prevents startup from diskette drive.
Prevents writing to the diskette drive. Allows Read only.
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial
interface.
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated parallel
interface.
Prevents startup from the removable media drives.
Prevents writing to the removable media drives. Allows read
only.
Prevents Flash ROM updates.
Inhibits access to the interior of the computer to prevent
unwanted configuration changes or component removal. Can
also be used to secure the computer to a fixed object.
How It Is Established
Computer Setup
Computer Setup
Control Panel Passwords
Windows NT Security (Not applicable
in Windows 3.1 or Windows 95)
Computer Setup
Security Management or
Computer Setup
Security Management or
Computer Setup
Computer Setup. Also available
through Windows 95 Device Manager.
Computer Setup. Also available
through Windows 95 Device Manager.
Computer Setup
Computer Setup
ROMPaq and Setup Password
required to update ROM
Optional hardware. Install a padlock
with the security bracket to inhibit
access to the interior of the computer;
add a cable lock to secure the
computer to a fixed object.
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