Compaq Armada 7700 Armada 7700 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 142

Second, follow the onscreen instructions. s Type carefully. To ensure security, the setup password does not display as you type it. s The setup password can be up to seven alphanumeric characters. s The setup password is not case sensitive. s The setup password must be established and entered with the same set of keys. For example, if you establish the password using numbers typed with the row of keys beneath the function keys, the system will not accept the password if the numbers are typed with the number keys within the embedded numeric keypad. A password prompt appears the next time F10 is pressed to access Compaq Utilities. Entering a Setup Password If you have established a setup password, a setup password prompt appears on the screen when F10 is pressed to access Compaq Utilities. s Type the setup password using the same keys you used to establish the password. s If you enter the password incorrectly, you are prompted to retry. s If your third try is unsuccessful, you must turn off the computer, then turn it on again before you can continue. 13-6 Securing the Computer