Lenovo X131E manual Hard disk security, Setting the security chip

b. Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank. Press Enter.

Attention: You might want to note down your password and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your supervisor password, Lenovo cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.

9.In the Setup Notice window that is displayed, press Enter to continue.

10.Press F10. The Setup Confirmation window opens. Select Yes to save configuration changes and exit.

The next time you open the ThinkPad Setup program, you will be prompted to type your password to proceed.

Hard disk security

To protect passwords from unauthorized security attacks, several of the latest technologies and algorithms are integrated into UEFI BIOS and hardware design of ThinkPad notebook computers.

To maximize security, do the following:

1.Set a power-on password as well as a hard disk password for your internal solid-state drive or hard disk drive. Refer to the procedures in “Power-on password” on page 46 and “Hard disk passwords” on page 46. For security, a longer password is recommended.

2.If a Disk Encryption hard disk drive or a Disk Encryption solid-state drive is installed in your computer, be sure to protect the contents of your computer memory from unauthorized accesses by use of drive encryption software.

3.Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer, be sure to delete data stored on it. Refer to “Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 51.

Note: The hard disk drive built into your computer can be protected by UEFI BIOS.

Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid-state drive

Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive or Encryption solid-state drive. This feature helps to protect your computer against security attacks on media, NAND flash or device controllers by use of a hardware encryption chip. For the efficient use of the encryption feature, be sure to set a hard disk password for the internal storage device.

Setting the security chip

Strict security requirements are imposed on network client computers that transfer confidential information electronically. Depending on the options you ordered, your computer might have an embedded security chip, a cryptographic microprocessor. With the security chip and Client Security Solution, you can do the following:

•Protect your data and system

•Strengthen access controls

•Secure communications

Setting the security chip

The choices offered on the Security Chip submenu under the Security menu of ThinkPad Setup are as follows:

•Security Chip: activate, inactivate, or disable the security chip.

•Security Reporting Options: enable or disable each security reporting option.

•Clear Security Chip: clear the encryption key.

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