HP Armada 7800 Appendix page 3

QuickLock on Suspend
The QuickLock feature can be enabled so that it is activated when the user places the
system in Suspend. In this mode, the system power-on password protects against
unauthorized access to the system while in Suspend. When the user exits Suspend, the
password is presented for power-on password entry before exiting Suspend. There is no
limit to the number of password entry attempts.
DriveLock
The DriveLock feature allows a user to lock a hard drive to prevent unauthorized
access to the applications and data on the drive. The password may be set on each
removable drive in the computer.
The drive may be unlocked only when in the system MultiBay, or in the hard drive bay
of the computer. DriveLock cannot be used on drives in the desktop or convenience
expansion bases. DriveLock protected drives cannot be unlocked when placed in either
of the expansion bases.
Passwords
Two passwords are associated with the DriveLock feature:
User password — used by the daily user of the drive to prevent unauthorized use of
the drive.
Master password — used by the system administrator to remove DriveLock
protection. The master password can also be used to reset the user password.
The Compaq power-on password may be used to simplify DriveLock password
prompting. If a power-on password is set, and a DriveLock user or master password on
that drive is set to the same password, the user will see only the power-on password
prompt. The power-on password will be applied as a DriveLock password, thereby
gaining access to the drive.
BIOS Support for DriveLock
The BIOS provides support for DriveLock through F10 based setup. Once enabled, the
user is prompted for the password on startup or cold-boot. The user is not prompted for
the password on warm-boot.
Blocking DriveLock
If a system administrator wishes to restrict the use of the DriveLock feature, there are
two methods available:
Set a Compaq setup password so the user cannot access F10 Setup, where
DriveLock protection can be changed
Enable DriveLock protection, and give the user the DriveLock user password only.
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