Compaq M300 Securing the Computer, Security Features Quick Reference, If You Forget a Password

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Chapter 11

Securing the Computer

Security Features Quick Reference

Security Features Quick Reference

To Protect Against This Risk

Unauthorized use of the computer

Unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility

Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive

Unauthorized use of a drive or port

Unauthorized access to the computer hard drive bay compartment

Use This Security Feature

Power-on password, with or without Quick Controls

Setup password

DriveLock

Device disabling

Hard drive security screw

Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot

If You Forget a Password

■If you forget a 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 user and master DriveLock passwords, the hard drive is permanently unusable.

■If you forget a DriveLock user password but know the DriveLock master password, you can remove DriveLock protection from the drive. For instructions, refer to “Using DriveLock” in this chapter.