9Security
NOTE: Some of the features described in this chapter may not be supported by your computer or your
operating system.
Protecting the computer
NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a
product from being mishandled or stolen.
Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data
from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need
to use.
The operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the
following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility
(referred to hereafter as Computer Setup).
To protect against Use this security feature
Unauthorized use of the computer Power-on authentication using passwords or smart cards
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) Setup password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords Stringent security feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or
internal network adapter
Boot options feature in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized access to data
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Firewall software
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Operating system updates
Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other
system identification information
Setup password in Computer Setup*
Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)
*Computer Setup is a utility accessed by pressing f10 when the computer is turned on or restarted. When using Computer
Setup, you must use the keys on your computer to navigate and make selections.
Using passwords
Most security features use passwords. Whenever you set a password, write down the password and
store it in a secure location away from the computer. Note the following password considerations:
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Setup, power-on, and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the
system BIOS.
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The embedded security password can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password
protection. The embedded security password is used with the optional embedded security chip.
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Operating system passwords are set only in the operating system.
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