Compaq Armada 7700 - Chapter 13 SECURING the COMPUTER

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chapter
13
S
ECURING THE
C
OMPUTER
You can enable several types of security by using the preinstalled
software described in this chapter.
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Power-on password prevents unauthorized operation of
the computer.
❏
QuickLock disables the keyboard and pointing device at
power-on until the power-on password is entered.
❏
QuickBlank clears the screen at power-on until the
power-on password is entered.
❏
QuickLock on Suspend initiates QuickLock and, if it is
enabled, QuickBlank, when the computer enters Suspend.
■
Setup password prevents unauthorized configuration changes
implemented by pressing
F10
to access Compaq utilities.
■
Disable devices temporarily disables specific devices and
functions, such as ports and diskette boot.
You can use hardware included with the computer to
secure devices in the hard drive bay and the MultiBay and to
secure memory expansion boards in the memory
expansion compartments.
A security slot on the computer enables you to attach the computer
to an immovable object by using an optional cable lock.