Security features
vKeyboard with fingerprint reader (some models, see the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program for more information)
vUser and administrator passwords for BIOS access
vSupport for the addition of an integrated cable lock (Kensington lock) to secure the cover
vStartup sequence control
vStartup without diskette drive, keyboard, or mouse
vUnattended start mode
vHard disk I/O control
vSerial and parallel port I/O control
vSecurity profile by device
Preinstalled software
Your computer might come with preinstalled software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support
Operating systems, preinstalled (varies by model type)
Note: Not all countries or regions will have these operating systems.
vMicrosoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
vMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility1
vMicrosoft Windows 2000
vLinux®
1.The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by IBM as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
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