Specifications

Modules
Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM) 7 - 43
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Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)
The encrypted channel between the Trusted Platform Module security chip (see
“Trusted Platform Module” on page 7 - 70) and the fingerprint reader with
Au-
thenTec TrueSuite software (see “Fingerprint Reader Module” on page 7 - 44)
provides a high level of security for your computer. A further level of security and
control is provided in the BIOS (see “Security Menu” on page 5 - 10).
The fingerprint reader and AuthenTec TrueSuite software allow you to:
• Access or Lock your computer
• Protect sensitive files
• Access frequently used websites using your fingerprint
• Fill in frequently log on information
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Password Warning
If you set passwords for
any of the security mod-
ules, NEVER forget your
password.
The consequences of
this could be serious. If
you cannot remember
your boot password you
must contact your ven-
dor and you may lose all
of the information on
your hard disk.