Operation Manual

Modules & Options

7 - 28 Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)

Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)

The encrypted channel between the Trusted Platform Module security chip (see

“Trusted Platform Module” on page 7 - 73) and the fingerprint reader with

Au-

thenTec TrueSuite software (see “Fingerprint Reader Module” on page 7 - 29)

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 - 13).

The fingerprint reader with the

AuthenTec TrueSuite software allows 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.