Security

2 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:
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Setup, power-on, and DriveLock passwords are set in Computer Setup and are managed by the
system BIOS.
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The smart card PIN and the embedded security password, which are ProtectTools Security
Manager passwords, can be enabled in Computer Setup to provide BIOS password protection in
addition to their normal ProtectTools functions. The smart card PIN is used with a supported smart
card reader, and the embedded security password is used with the optional embedded security
chip.
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Windows passwords are set only in the Windows operating system.
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If you forget the setup password set in Computer Setup, you will not be able to access the utility.
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If you have the stringent security feature enabled in Computer Setup and you forget the setup
password or the power-on password, the computer is inaccessible and can no longer be used. Call
Customer Care or your service partner for additional information.
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If you forget the power-on password and the setup password set in Computer Setup, you cannot
turn on the computer or restore from hibernation. Call Customer Care or your service partner for
additional information.
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If you forget both the user and the master DriveLock passwords set in Computer Setup, the hard
drive that is protected by the passwords is permanently locked and can no longer be used.
The following tables list commonly used Computer Setup and Windows passwords and describe their
functions.
Computer Setup passwords Function
Setup password Protects access to Computer Setup.
Power-on password Protects access to the computer contents when the computer is turned on,
restarted, or restored from hibernation.
DriveLock master password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock, and is
used to remove DriveLock protection.
DriveLock user password Protects access to the internal hard drive that is protected by DriveLock.
Smart card PIN Protects access to smart card and Java™ Card contents, and protects computer
access when a smart card or Java Card and a smart card reader is used.
Embedded security password When enabled as a BIOS password, protects access to the computer contents
when the computer is turned on, restarted, or restored from hibernation.
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