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Lenovo ThinkCentre M83z User Manual
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Chapter 4. SecurityThis chapter provides information about how to protect your computer from theft and unauthorized use.Security featuresThe following security features are available on your computer:• Computrace Agent software embedded in firmwareThe Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution.The software detects if changes have been made on the computer, such as hardware, software, orthe computer call-in location.Note: You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace Agent software.• Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch)Note: The cover presence switch is available only in some models.The cover presence switch prevents your computer from logging in to the operating system when thecomputer cover is not properly installed or closed. To enable the cover presence switch connectoron the system board, do the following:1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 47.2. Set the Administrator Password. See “Setting, changing, and deleting a password” on page 48.3. From the Security submenu, select Chassis Intrusion Detection ➙ Enabled. The cover presenceswitch connector on the system board is enabled.When the cover presence switch detects that your computer cover is not properly installed or closedwhen you turn on the computer, an error message will be displayed. To bypass the error message andlog in to the operating system, do the following:1. Properly install or close your computer cover.2. Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utilityprogram. The error message will not be displayed again.• Ability to enable and disable devices and USB connectorsFor more information, see “Enabling or disabling a device” on page 49.• Integrated fingerprint reader (in some models)Depending on the models of your computer, the keyboard may have an integrated fingerprint reader.By enrolling your fingerprint and associating it with a Power-on Password, a Hard Disk Password, orboth passwords beforehand, you can start the computer, log on to the system, and enter the SetupUtility program by swiping your finger over the reader, without typing a password. Thus fingerprintauthentication can replace passwords and enable simple and secure user access.• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Trusted Platform Module is a secure cryptoprocessor that can store cryptographic keys that protectinformation stored in your computer.© Copyright Lenovo 2014 29 |
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