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• Hard Disk Password: Setting a Hard Disk Password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard
disk drive. When a Hard Disk Password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time you
try to access the hard disk drive. For more information, see “Hard Disk Password” on page 110
.
• Administrator Password: Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized users from changing
configuration settings. If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several
computers, you might want to set an Administrator Password. For more information, see “Administrator
Password” on page 110
.
You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves
computing security.
Windows passwords
Depending on your version of the Windows operating system, you can use passwords for a variety of
features, including controlling login access, access to shared resources, network access, and individual user
settings. For more information, see “Help and Support” on page 139
.
Configuring the fingerprint reader
If your keyboard has a fingerprint reader, you can configure the fingerprint reader in the Setup Utility program.
The Fingerprint Setup submenu under the Security menu of the Setup Utility program provides the
following options:
• Preboot Authentication: enables or disables the fingerprint authentication for accessing the BIOS.
• Erase Fingerprint Data: clears the fingerprint data stored in a fingerprint reader.
To configure the fingerprint reader, do the following:
1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 109.
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security ➙ Fingerprint Setup, and press Enter.
The Fingerprint Setup window opens.
3. Select Preboot Authentication or Erase Fingerprint Data as desired, and press Enter.
4. Select the desired settings and press Enter.
5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm
the exit.
Using and understanding firewalls
A firewall can be hardware, software, or a combination of both depending on the level of security required.
Firewalls work on a set of rules to determine which inbound and outbound connections are authorized. If
your computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against computer Internet security
threats, unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy. For more
information about how to use the firewall program, refer to the help system of your firewall program.
The Windows operating system preinstalled on your computer provides the Windows Firewall. For details on
using the Windows Firewall, refer to “Help and Support” on page 139
.
Protecting data against viruses
Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against, detect, and eliminate
viruses.
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