Compaq AP500 - Manual (Page 120)

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Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Maintenance and Service Guide
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.
Table 5-1
Security Features
Feature Purpose How It Is Established
Setup Password Allows configuration to be changed. Computer Setup
Power-On Password Prevents use of the workstation when the
workstation is restarted unless the Power-On
Password is entered.
Computer Setup; SW1-S2
Windows NT
Workstation
Password
Prevents use of the computer when Windows NT
Workstation starts up unless the password is
entered.
Run User Manager by clicking Start,
Programs, Administrator Tools
QuickLock/
QuickBlank
Disables keyboard and can blank the screen
without exiting application; enabled with a Power-
On Password.
Computer Setup
Serial or Parallel
Interface Control
(Must be used in
combination with the
Power-On
Password.)
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated
serial or parallel interface.
Computer Setup
Diskette Drive Boot
Control
Prevents startup from the diskette drive. Computer Setup
Diskette Drive Write
Control
Prevents writing to the diskette drive. Computer Setup
Cable Lock Provision 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.
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.