Security Features 13-9
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: Compaq Customer Saved date: 04/26/00 4:58 PM
Part Number: 170045-002 File name: Ch13
Setup passwords can also be used by the network administrator to
protect and access the configuration of computers in a network.
NOTE: After you establish the setup password, you must enter it
each time you want to change the computer configuration.
CAUTION: You cannot change the computer configuration if you
forget your setup password. Record the password and put it in a safe
place.
1. Run Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer
(StartÃ…Shut DownÃ…Restart). When the blinking cursor
appears in the upper-right corner of the screen, press F10.
2. Select the Security Menu.
3. Select setup password and press Enter.
4. Type your setup password. (You may use the same password
you are using for the power-on password.)
NOTE: Type carefully because the password does not display as
you type it.
5. Type the password again to verify it.
6. Press F10.
7. Exit Computer Setup. Select FileÃ…Save changes and exit and
press Enter. When prompted to confirm your choice, press
F10.
You will be prompted to enter your setup password the next time
you try to change the computer configuration using Computer
Setup.
Entering the Setup Password
After you establish the setup password, you must enter it each time
you want to change the computer configuration.
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. When the cursor moves to the upper-right corner of the screen,
press F10.
3. Enter your setup password at the password prompt.
4. Press Enter.
NOTE: You can use the setup password for both setup and power-on
passwords.