Connecting a USB device
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66
Removing a USB device
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66
Using an eSATA device
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67
Connecting an eSATA device
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67
Removing an eSATA device
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67
Using Digital Media Slot cards
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68
Inserting a digital card
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68
Removing a digital card
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69
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Memory modules
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Security
Protecting the computer
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75
Using passwords
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76
Setting passwords in Windows
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76
Setting passwords in Setup Utility
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77
Administrator password
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77
Managing an administrator password
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78
Entering an administrator password
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78
Power-on password
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78
Managing a power-on password
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79
Entering a power-on password
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79
Using antivirus software
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80
Using firewall software
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81
Installing critical security updates
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82
Installing an optional security cable
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83
Appendix A
Setup Utility (BIOS)
Starting Setup Utility
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84
Using Setup Utility
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85
Changing the language of Setup Utility
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85
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility
............................................................................
85
Displaying system information
...........................................................................................
86
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility
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86
Exiting Setup Utility
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86
Setup Utility menus
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87
Main menu
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87
Security menu
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87
System Configuration menu
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87
Diagnostics menu
..............................................................................................................
88
Updating the BIOS
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89
Updating the BIOS
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89
Determining the BIOS version
...........................................................................
89
Downloading a BIOS update
.............................................................................
89
Appendix B
Backup and recovery
Creating recovery discs
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92
Backing up your information
...............................................................................................................
93
Using Windows Backup and Restore
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93
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