Lenovo X230I manual Hard disk security, Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

•To remove a password, do the following:

a.In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password and press Enter.

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 50 and “Hard disk passwords” on page 50. For security, a longer password is recommended.

2.To provide reliable security for UEFI BIOS, use the security chip and a security application with a Trusted Platform Module management feature. Refer to “Setting the security chip” on page 55.

Note: Microsoft Windows 7 supports TPM management feature.

3.If a Disk Encryption hard disk drive and Encryption solid state drive is installed in your computer, be sure to protect the contents of your computer memory from unauthorized access by use of drive encryption software, such as Microsoft Windows BitLocker® Drive Encryption, which is supported in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions of the Windows 7 operating system. See “Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption” on page 54.

4.Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer, make sure to delete data stored on it. See “Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid state drive” on page 59.

Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

To help protect your computer against unauthorized access, be sure to use drive encryption software, such as Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption.

Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption is an integral security feature of Windows 7. It is supported in the Ultimate and Enterprise editions of the Windows 7 operating system. It can help you protect the operating system and data stored on your computer, even if your computer is lost or stolen. BitLocker works by encrypting all user and system files, including the swap and hibernation files.

BitLocker uses a Trusted Platform Module to provide enhanced protection for your data and to ensure early boot component integrity. A compatible TPM is defined as a V1.2 TPM.

To check the BitLocker status (Windows 7 only), click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ BitLocker Drive Encryption.

For details about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption, see the Windows 7 help information system, or search for “Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide” on the Microsoft Web site.

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