Compaq 515 Laptop User Manual


 
Computer Setup
Maintenance and Service Guide 5–9
Security Menu
Some of the menu items listed in this section may not be supported by your computer.
Diagnostics Menu
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Setup Password Enter, change, or delete a setup password.
Power-On Password Enter, change, or delete a power-on password.
Password Options Enable/disable stringent security.
Enable/disable the password requirement on computer restart.
DriveLock Passwords Enable/disable DriveLock on any computer hard drive.
Change a DriveLock user password or master password.
DriveLock settings are accessible only when you
enter Computer Setup by turning on (not restarting)
the computer.
System IDs Enter a user-defined computer asset tracking number and ownership
tag.
Disk Sanitizer Run Disk Sanitizer to destroy all existing data on the primary hard
drive. The following options are available:
Fast: Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle once.
Optimum: Runs the Disk Sanitizer erase cycle 3 times.
Custom: Allows you to select the desired number of Disk Sanitizer
erase cycles from a list.
Last status: Provides information about the last time Disk Sanitizer
ran on the computer.
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If you run Disk Sanitizer, the data on the primary hard drive is
destroyed permanently.
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HDD Self-Test Options Run a comprehensive self-test on any hard drive in the system.
Memory Check Run a comprehensive test on system memory.
Startup check Verify the system components needed for starting the computer.