Wistron Corporation TP00043AFX Manual De Usuario
a. Choose your supervisor password and type it in the Enter New Password field.
b. Tap the next line. Retype the password you just entered to verify it.
• To change a password, do the following:
a. In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password.
b. In the Enter New Password field, type the new supervisor password; then retype the password
you just entered to verify it in the Confirm New Password field.
• To remove a password, do the following:
a. In the Enter Current Password field, type the current supervisor password.
b. Leave the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields blank.
9. Commit your password to memory. A Setup Notice window is displayed.
Attention: You might want to note down your password and keep it in a safe place. If you your
supervisor password, Lenovo cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo
reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is
required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
supervisor password, Lenovo cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo
reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is
required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
10. Tap Exit to exit from the Setup Notice window.
The next time you open the ThinkPad Setup program, you will be prompted to type your password to proceed.
Setting the security chip
Strict security requirements are imposed on network client computers that transfer confidential information
electronically. Depending on the options you ordered, your computer might have an embedded security
chip, a cryptographic microprocessor.
electronically. Depending on the options you ordered, your computer might have an embedded security
chip, a cryptographic microprocessor.
Setting the security chip
The choices offered on the Security Chip submenu under the Security menu of ThinkPad Setup are the
following:
following:
• Security Chip Selection: select he security chip you want to use.
• Security Chip: activate, inactivate, or disable the security chip.
• Security Reporting Options: enable or disable each security reporting option.
• Clear Security Chip: clear the encryption key.
Notes:
1. Be sure that the supervisor password has been set in ThinkPad Setup. Otherwise anyone can change
the settings for the security chip.
2. If the security chip is removed or replaced, or a new one has been added, the computer will not start.
You will hear four cycles of four beeps each.
3. If the security chip is inactive or disabled, the Clear Security Chip option will not be displayed.
4. When you clear the security chip, be sure to turn your computer off and then turn it on again after you
set the security chip to Active. Otherwise, the Clear Security Chip option is not displayed.
To set an item on the Security Chip submenu, do the following:
1. Print these instructions.
2. Save all open files, and exit all applications.
3. Turn your computer off and then turn it on again.
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