Security management, Configuration management – Compaq 3500 User Manual
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14-4 Intelligent Manageability
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Security Management
The Security Management utilities customize system security.
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Power-On and Setup Passwords—prevent unauthorized
access to your information and computer configuration.
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DriveLock—denies access to drives, or limits read-only
access.
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Device disabling—prevents unauthorized data transfer
through modems, serial ports, parallel ports, and infrared ports
on the computer.
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QuickLock/QuickBlank—locks the keyboard and clears the
screen.
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Ownership Tag—displays ownership information during
system restart.
Configuration Management
Compaq provides you with support software to optimize the
performance of your computer. This support software is
distributed monthly on a CD-ROM which can be ordered from
Compaq. Support software can also be downloaded from the
Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com/support/files.
You can quickly locate support software for your computer by
using the locator browser and Decision Support on the CD-ROM
and Compaq Web site. To access support software:
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Locator browser—searches for the latest device drivers,
utilities, ROM images, and other support software on a CD-
ROM and at the Compaq web site at www.compaq.com.
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Decision Support—provides detailed information about
drivers, utilities, and software available on the computer. The
information includes descriptions, features, enhancements,
dependencies, and necessary upgrades.
Also available on the Compaq Web site:
Info Messenger—Provides Internet and email access to the
latest software updates and service documentation. Once you
register for this free service at the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com and build your computer profile, Info
Messenger will search the Compaq Web site and collect
information specific to your computing environment. Info
Messenger will then send an email alerting you when new
and/or updated information is available on a Compaq
customized web page.