User Guide - Windows 7

6. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select Disable protection.
7. To save your changes and exit Computer Setup, click the Save icon in the lower-left corner of
the screen, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
Use the arrow keys to select Main > Save Changes and Exit, and then press enter.
TPM Embedded Security device (select models only)
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides additional security for your computer. You can modify the
TPM settings in Computer Setup. For information on changing Computer Setup settings, see
Using
Computer Setup on page 81.
The following table describes the TPM settings in Setup Utility.
Settings Function
TPM Embedded Security Device Available/Hidden
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If the administrator password is set, you can select Available.
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If you select Hidden, the TPM device is not visible in the operating
system.
TPM Status Enabled/Disabled
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If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set
to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
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This value reflects the current physical state for the TPM. The state is
enabled or disabled by the Embedded Security State setting.
Embedded Security State No Operation/Disabled/Enabled
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If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set
to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
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You can enable or disable the TPM function.
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The next time the computer is restarted after the TPM function is set, this
value is set to No Operation.
TPM Set to Factory Defaults No/Yes
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If the administrator password is not set, or if the TPM Security Device is
set to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
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If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled, select Yes to reset the
TPM to factory settings, and then press f10 to save and exit. A
confirmation message is displayed to Clear the TPM. Press f1 to reset
the TPM, or press f2 to cancel the action.
Using antivirus software
When you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose it to
computer viruses. Computer viruses can disable the operating system, programs, or utilities, or cause
them to function abnormally.
Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and, in most cases, repair any damage they
have caused. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses, antivirus software
must be kept up to date.
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