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Feature

Purpose

Smart Cover Lock

Prevents unauthorized access to the internal components. This is a software-

 

controllable cover lock, controlled by the setup password.

 

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The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a device for manually disabling the

 

 

Smart Cover Lock, is available from Compaq. You’ll need the FailSafe

 

 

Key in case of forgotten password, power loss, or computer

 

 

malfunction.

Memory Change Alerts

Detects when DIMMs (dual inline memory modules) have been added,

 

moved, or removed; notifies end-user and system administrator.

 

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For information on enabling Memory Change Alerts, refer to the online

 

 

Intelligent Manageability Guide.

Ownership Tag

Displays ownership information, as defined by the system administrator,

 

during system startup (protected by setup password).

Cable Lock Provision

Inhibits access to the interior of the computer to prevent unwanted

 

configuration changes or component removal. Can also be used to secure

 

the computer to a fixed object to prevent theft of the computer.

 

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3.2.1Password Security

The computer supports security password features, which can be established through the Compaq Computer Setup Utilities menu.

Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup

Establishing a setup password through Computer Setup prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered.

1.Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start Æ Shut Down Æ Restart the Computer.

2.When the F10 Setup message appears in the lower-right corner of the screen, press the F10 key. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.

✎If you do not press the F10 key while the message is displayed, you must turn the computer off, then on again, to access the utility.

3.Select Security, then select Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen.

4.Before exiting, click File Æ Save Changes and Exit.

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