System information

Securing the Computer 7-1
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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SECURING THE COMPUTER
Security Features Quick Reference
To Protect Against This Risk Use This Security Feature
Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on password, with or
without Quick Controls
Unauthorized access to the Computer
Setup utility
Setup password
Unauthorized access to the contents
of a hard drive
DriveLock
Unauthorized use of a drive or port Device disabling
Unauthorized access to the memory
expansion compartment
Memory security screw*
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot
*If the computer shipped with a preinstalled memory expansion board,
the memory compartment cover is already secured with a memory
security screw.
If You Forget a Password
■ If you forget your power-on or setup password, refer to
“Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A to contact a
Compaq authorized service provider.
■ If you forget both the your user and master DriveLock
passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable.
■ If you forget your DriveLock user password but know your
DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock
protection from the drive. For instructions, refer to
“Using DriveLock” in this chapter.