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Password Security, Establishing a Setup Password Using, Computer Setup

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3-9 Password Security The workstation supports security password features, which can be established through the Compaq Computer Setup menu. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a Setup Password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the workstation (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered. 1. Turn on or restart the workstation. 2. When you see the words "F10=Setup" in the bottom-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key. NOTE: If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must turn off the workstation, then on again, to access the utility. 3. Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu. 4. From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup, then press the Enter key. 5. In the Computer Setup window, click Built-in Devices. 6. In the Built-in Devices window, click Security Management. 7. Under Setup Password, select Enable Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen. 8. Save the configuration and exit the utility. 9. Turn off the workstation, then turn it on to establish the password. Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide

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3-9
Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide
Password Security
The workstation supports security password features, which can be established
through the Compaq Computer Setup menu.
Establishing a Setup Password Using
Computer Setup
Establishing a Setup Password through Computer Setup prevents
reconfiguration of the workstation (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the
password is entered.
1.
Turn on or restart the workstation.
2.
When you see the words
“F10=Setup”
in the bottom-right corner of
the screen, press the
F10
key.
NOTE
:
If you do not press the
F10
key while the message is displayed, you
must turn off the workstation, then on again, to access the utility.
3.
Press the
Enter
key to bypass the welcome screens and display the
Compaq Utilities menu.
4.
From the Compaq Utilities menu, select
Computer Setup,
then press
the
Enter
key.
5.
In the Computer Setup window, click
Built-in Devices.
6.
In the Built-in Devices window, click
Security Management
.
7.
Under
Setup Password,
select
Enable Setup Password
and follow the
instructions on the screen.
8.
Save the configuration and exit the utility.
9.
Turn off the workstation, then turn it on to establish the password.