Security menu items, Ahci | Lenovo E525, E425 manual

Table 4. Config menu items (continued)

Menu item	Submenu item	Selection		Comments

Beep and Alarm	Power Control Beep	•	Disabled	If this function is enabled,
		•	Enabled	a beep sounds when the
		•	Enabled	computer enters a power
				computer enters a power
				management mode, when it
				resumes operational mode,
				and when the ac power
				adapter is connected or
				disconnected.

	Low Battery Alarm	•	Disabled	Enables or disables the low
		•	Enabled	battery alarm.
		•	Enabled

	Password Beep	•	Disabled	If you enable this function,
		•	Enabled	a beep sounds when
		•	Enabled	a password prompt is
				a password prompt is
				displayed, and again if you
				type a wrong password.

	Keyboard Beep	•	Enabled	Enables or disables
		•	Disabled	keyboard beep when
		•	Disabled	unmanageable key
				unmanageable key
				combinations are pressed.

Serial ATA (SATA)	SATA Controller Mode	•	Compatibility	Selects SATA controller
	Option	•	AHCI	operation mode. If you
		•	AHCI	select “Compatibility
				select “Compatibility
				mode,” SATA controller
				operates in compatibility
				mode.

Security menu items

Table 5. Security menu items

Menu item	Submenu item	Selection		Comments

Password				Refer to “Security menu”
				on page 97 and “Using
				passwords” on page 53.

UEFI BIOS Update Option	Flash BIOS Updating by	•	Disabled	If you select “Enabled,”
	End-Users	•	Enabled	all users can update the
		•	Enabled	UEFI BIOS. If you select
				UEFI BIOS. If you select
				“Disabled,” only the person
				who knows the supervisor
				password can update the
				UEFI BIOS.

Memory Protection	Execution Prevention	•	Disabled	Some computer viruses
		•	Enabled	and worms cause memory
		•	Enabled	buffers to overflow by
				buffers to overflow by
				running code where only
				data is allowed. If the
				Data Execution Prevention
				feature can be used with
				your operating system, then
				by selecting “Enabled” you
				can protect your computer
				against attacks by such
				viruses and worms. If after
				choosing “Enabled” you

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User Guide Safety and Warranty Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Recovery overview Appendix C. 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Volume and mute keys Speaker mute F1 Speaker volume down F2 Speaker volume up F3ThinkPad Edge E425 special keys Click Start Control Panel Launching the camera and audio settings F5 Wireless radio control key F9Microphone mute F4 Display brightness down F7 Thinkpad Edge E525 special keys Additional shortcut keys Using the UltraNav pointing device Using the TrackPoint pointing deviceOpen Computer Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the cap Using the touch pad Using the multi-touch touch padCustomizing the touch pad Using the UltraNav pointing device and an external mouse Power managementAdding the UltraNav icon in the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch pad Checking battery status Using the ac power adapterCharging the battery Connecting the ac power adapter Maximizing battery life Managing your battery powerPower-saving modes Handling the battery Click the Global Power Settings tabEnabling the wakeup function User Guide Connecting to the network Wireless connectionsMaking wireless LAN connections Ethernet connections Using Bluetooth Checking wireless connection status Enabling or disabling the wireless feature Access Connections icon and wireless status icon Using a projector or an external display Changing display settingsConnecting a projector or an external display Attaching an external monitor Using dual displays Setting the monitor typesSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for attaching an external monitor Using audio features Using the Extend desktop functionConsiderations for using the Extend desktop function Enabling the Extend desktop function Using an integrated camera Configuring for sound recordingConfiguring camera settings Using the optical drive Using a flash media CardInserting a flash media card MultiBurner drive Removing a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon User Guide Accessibility and comfort You and your computerErgonomic information Adjusting your computer to fit you What if you are traveling? Accessibility information Traveling with your computerTravel tips Assistive technologies Travel accessories Using passwords Passwords and sleep modeSecurity Attaching a mechanical lock Typing passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Hard disk passwords Setting a hard disk passwordSelect Hard Disk 1 Password Supervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Using a fingerprint reader Hard disk securityDisk Encryption hard disk drive Enrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader User Guide Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses User Guide Recovery overview Creating and using recovery media Creating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Performing a recovery operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Solving recovery problems Replacing the battery Replacing devicesStatic electricity prevention User Guide Prerequisites for the procedure Replacement instructionsReplacing the hard disk drive User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E425 Replacing devices User Guide ThinkPad Edge E525 User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the keyboard Removing the keyboard Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E525 Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices User Guide Advanced configuration Installing a new operating systemBefore you begin Country or region Code Installing Windows 7 operating system Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling Registry Patch for Windows Installing the Windows 7 update module package Installing device drivers Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card readerInstalling drivers and software ThinkPad Setup Config menu Date/Time menu Security menu Startup menu Changing the startup sequence ThinkPad Setup items Boot submenuRestart menu Other items on the Startup menu Config menu items Enabled Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Security menu items Ahci Virtualization Boot Mode Quick Startup menu items Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide Preventing problems General tips for preventing problems107 Getting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Taking care of your computer Be gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyHandle storage media and drives properly Cleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsUsing the Lenovo Solution Center program Using the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program Troubleshooting Using the Lenovo Support Web siteComputer stops responding Error messages Spills on the keyboardIf you spill something on your computer User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems User Guide Errors without messages Beep errors Memory module problemsNetworking problems Ethernet problems Wireless LAN problem Bluetooth problemsSolution Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices UltraNav problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Audio problems Click Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Fingerprint reader problems Battery and power problemsBattery problems AC power adapter problems Power problemsProblem The battery pack cannot be charged Power button problem Startup problemsSleep and hibernation problems Problems with drives and other storage devices Hard disk drive problems Optical drive problems Problem The hard disk drive does not work Software problems Problems with ports and connectorsUSB problems Problem An application does not run correctly Downloading system updates Getting supportBefore you contact Lenovo Recording information Getting help and service Using diagnostic programsLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Finding ThinkPad optionsTelephone numbers Purchasing additional services Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. 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