MAXDATA M-Book 6000, User Manual

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Modules & Options
Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM) 7 - 29
7
Security Modules (Fingerprint & TPM)
The encrypted channel between the Trusted Platform Module security chip and
the fingerprint reader with Protector Suite Software provides a high level of se-
curity for your computer. A further level of security and control is provided in the
BIOS (see
“Security Menu” on page 5 - 15 and “TPM State” on page 5 - 17 ).
The fingerprint reader with the Protector Suite Software allows you to:
• Access or Lock your computer
• Protect sensitive files
• Display and file your favorite web pages
• Fill in frequently used dialogs
• Run your favorite applications
The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user
and platform authentication. This type of security is usually administered within
large enterprises and organizations, and therefore requires implementation by a sys-
tem administrator before users can access security features.
Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader.
Make sure you have administrator’s rights to your computer, and have a Windows
password enabled for full security protection. In addition Make sure you prepare
a removable media (e.g. a USB flash drive) to store passwords etc. before begin-
ning the TPM initialization process
.
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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.