Security functions
BIOS password protection
You can protect you personal data from unauthorised access with various passwords. By combining these different options, you can achieve maximum protection for your system.
Password protection for the BIOS setup
With the Supervisor password you prevent unauthorised opening of the BIOS Setup, and with it access to important system settings. In the BIOS Setup you can also activate protection for the operating system and your hard disk.
Password protection for the operating system
With corresponding settings in the BIOS Setup you can block starting of the operating system. Only those who know the supervisor or user password can access the system.
Password protection for your hard disk
By activating the hard disk protection in the BIOS Setup you prevent unauthorised access to the hard disk drive. The hard disk password is checked internally during each system
SmartCard reader
Your notebook is equipped with a SmartCard interface. You can purchase the "Mobile Secure IT Suite" as an accessory. It contains a SmartCard and a SmartCard holder. Together with the SmartCard interface this SmartCard holder serves as a versatile SmartCard reader. You can purchase additional SmartCards as accessories. The SmartCard can be used as a particularly secure alternative or as an addition to password protection. SmartCards are just as useful for digital signatures or for encrypting
You can also read out other cards with your SmartCard reader (e.g. cell phone cards, health insurance cards, bank cards). For this purpose you also require the software matched to the respective card.
The "Mobile Secure IT Suite" contains several adapters for your cell phone cards. You will find the trial version of a program with which you can conveniently manage your cell phone data and messages on your notebook on the "Security Drivers & Tools" CD.
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