Compaq 310300-006 Compaq Armada 3500 Series Reference Guide - Page 115
DriveLock Overview, User and Master Passwords Overview
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DriveLock Overview DriveLock security prevents unauthorized access to hard drive applications and user data. DriveLock sets a user password and a master password for hard drives. The correct user password must be entered when the computer is turned on before a protected hard drive can be accessed. Protected hard drives remain protected even if removed and inserted into another computer. If the hard drive is inserted into another computer with DriveLock capabilities, you will be prompted to enter the user password. If the hard drive is inserted into a computer without DriveLock capabilities, you will receive a hard drive error. After you enable DriveLock, you must enter the user password each time you turn on or restart the computer or resume from Hibernation. When the DriveLock password prompt displays, enter your user password. If you type the user password incorrectly, you are prompted to reenter it up to two times. After two unsuccessful attempts to unlock a protected hard drive, it will be necessary to restart the computer. The master password allows a system administrator or other password "owner" to gain access to the hard drive without knowing the user password. User and Master Passwords Overview The user password is the password primarily used when turning on the computer. It prevents unauthorized users from gaining access to your removable hard drive. The owner of the user password should be the day-to-day user of the hard drive, not a system administrator. NOTE: After you establish the user password, you must enter it each time you want to access your removable hard drive. This password will be required even if the hard drive is inserted into another computer. If the hard drive is inserted into another computer with DriveLock capabilities, you will be prompted to enter the user password. If the correct password is not entered, the hard drive will remain locked and inaccessible. If the hard drive is inserted into a computer without DriveLock capabilities, you will receive a hard drive error. Security Features 13-17 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: Lorise Fazio Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 12/08/98 2:20 PM Part Number: 310296-002 File name: Ch13.doc