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Security, Protecting the computer - bios password
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10 Security Protecting the computer NOTE: Security solutions are designed to act as deterrents. These deterrents may not prevent a product from being mishandled or stolen. NOTE: In some countries or regions, the computer supports CompuTrace, which is an online securitybased tracking and recovery service. If the computer is stolen, CompuTrace can track the computer if the unauthorized user accesses the Internet. You must purchase the software and subscribe to the service in order to use CompuTrace. For information about ordering the CompuTrace software, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hpshopping.com. Security features provided with your computer can protect the computer, personal information, and data from a variety of risks. The way you use your computer will determine which security features you need to use. The Windows® operating system offers certain security features. Additional security features are listed in the following table. Most of these additional security features can be configured in the Computer Setup utility (referred to hereafter as Computer Setup). To protect against Use this security feature Unauthorized use of the computer HP ProtectTools Security Manager, in combination with a password, smart card, and/or fingerprint reader Unauthorized access to Computer Setup (f10) BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized access to the contents of a hard drive DriveLock password in Computer Setup* Unauthorized startup from an optical drive, diskette drive, or Boot options feature in Computer Setup* internal network adapter Unauthorized access to a Windows user account Unauthorized access to data HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● Firewall software ● Windows updates ● Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools Unauthorized access to Computer Setup settings and other BIOS administrator password in Computer Setup* system identification information Unauthorized removal of the computer Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable) *Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be used even when the operating system is not working or will not load. You can use either a pointing device (TouchPad, pointing stick, or USB mouse) or the keyboard to navigate and make selections in Computer Setup. 122 Chapter 10 Security