Compaq AP550 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance & Service G - Page 144

5-2 Compaq Professional Workstation AP550 Maintenance and Service Guide Table 5-1 Security Features continued Feature Serial or Parallel Interface Control Removable Media Boot Control Removable Media Write Control Cable Lock Provision Purpose Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial or parallel interface. Prevents booting from the removable media drives. Prevents writing to the removable media drives. 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. How It Is Established Computer Setup menu. Computer Setup menu. Computer Setup menu. 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. IMPORTANT: Always set different passwords for the various types of passwords like the Power-On Password, the Setup Password, and the Windows NT password. Setup Password The Setup Password prevents unauthorized changes to the configuration of the workstation. Establishing a Setup Password 1. Turn on the workstation. 2. When the F10 = Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press F10. NOTE: You have approximately 30 seconds to press F10. If you do not press F10 while the message is displayed, you must restart the workstation again to access the utility. 3. From the main menu, select Security, then select Setup Password, and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Save the configuration and exit the utility. 5. Restart the workstation.