To set, change, or delete an administrator or power-on password in Setup Utility (BIOS):
1. To start Setup Utility (BIOS), turn on or restart the computer, quickly press esc, and then press
f10.
2. Use the arrow keys to select Security, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Your changes take effect when the computer restarts.
TPM Embedded Security device (select models only)
TPM (Trusted Platform Module) provides additional security for your computer. You can modify the
TPM settings in Setup Utility. For information on changing Setup Utility settings, see
Using Setup
Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics on page 77.
The following table describes the TPM settings in Setup Utility.
Settings Function
TPM Embedded Security Device Available/Hidden
● If the administrator password is set, you can select Available.
● If you select Hidden, the TPM device is not visible in the operating
system.
TPM Status Enabled/Disabled
●
If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set
to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
●
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
●
If the administrator password is not set, or if TPM Security Device is set
to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
●
You can enable or disable the TPM function.
●
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
● If the administrator password is not set, or if the TPM Security Device is
set to Hidden, this entry is hidden.
●
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 Internet security software
When you use your computer to access email, a network, or the Internet, you potentially expose your
computer to computer viruses, spyware, and other online threats. To help protect your computer,
Internet security software that includes antivirus and firewall features may be preinstalled on your
computer as a trial offer. To provide ongoing protection against newly discovered viruses and other
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