Compaq AP500 manual Password Security, Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

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Password Security

The workstation supports security password features that can be established through the Compaq Computer Setup menu.

Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

To establish a Setup Password:

1.Turn on or restart the workstation.

2.When you see the words F10=Setup in the bottom-right corner of the screen, press F10.

NOTE: If you do not press F10 while the message is displayed, you must turn off the workstation, then on again, to access the utility.

3.Press Enter to bypass the welcome screens and display the Compaq Utilities menu.

4.From the Compaq Utilities menu, select Computer Setup and press Enter.

5.In the Computer Setup window, click Built-in Devices.

6.In the Built-in Devices window, click Security Management.

7.Under Setup Password, select Enable Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

8.Save the configuration and exit the utility.

9.Turn off the workstation, then turn it on to establish the password.