10 Security

Protecting the computer

NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen.

Your computer is designed for security. All information is saved to the network and no user information can be stored on the computer.

Additional security features provided with your computer can protect the computer and your data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use.

The Windows 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).

NOTE: Computer Setup is a non-Windows 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.

To protect against

Use this security feature

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10)

Setup password in Computer Setup

 

 

Unauthorized reset of Computer Setup (f10) passwords

Stringent built-in BIOS security features

 

 

Unauthorized access to data

Microsoft Windows Firewall—An improved Microsoft

 

Windows Firewall (previously known as Internet Connection

 

Firewall, or ICF) that prevents outside requests for data from

 

entering the computer, unless specifically allowed by the

 

user.

 

NOTE: For more information on firewall software, refer to

 

the firewall documentation or contact your firewall

 

manufacturer for more information.

 

 

Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) settings and

Setup password in Computer Setup

other system identification information

 

 

 

Unauthorized removal of the computer

Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable)

 

 

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:

●Setup passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the system BIOS.

●Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.

●If you forget the setup password that is set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility.

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