Compaq 270680-003 Compaq Reference Guide Deskpro 4000 and Deskpro 6000 Series - Page 31

Password Security Your computer supports security password features, which can be established by selecting: s Passwords icon from the Windows 95 Control Panel. s Security icon from the Windows NT Control Panel. s Security Management from the Compaq Utilities menu. Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered. To establish a setup password through Computer Setup, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the Compaq logo screen, press the F10 key.  If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must turn the computer off, then on again to access the utility. 3. Press the Enter key to bypass the welcome screens and display the main menu. 4. From the main menu, select Computer Setup, and press the Enter key. 5. Select the Built-In Devices option. 6. Select the Security Management option. 7. Locate the Setup Password option and select Enable Setup Password. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to establish a setup password, then select OK. Reference Guide 2-9