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Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on the computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30
days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
Note: Virus definition files must be kept up-to-date to guard against new viruses.
For more information about how to use your antivirus software, refer to the help system of your antivirus
software.
Use computrace Agent software embedded in firmware
The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution. The
software detects if changes have been made on the computer, such as hardware, software, or the computer
call-in location. You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace Agent software.
Use BIOS security solutions
This section provides BIOS solutions to secure your computer and information.
Erase all storage drive data
It is recommended that you erase all storage drive data before recycling a storage drive or the computer.
To erase all storage drive data:
1. Set a hard disk password for the storage drive you will recycle. See "Use passwords" on page 17.
2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
3. Select Security ➙ Hard Disk Password ➙ Security Erase HDD Data and press Enter.
4. Select the storage drive you will recycle and press Enter.
5. A message is displayed, prompting you to confirm the operation. Select Yes and press Enter. The
erasing process begins.
Note: During the erasing process, the power button and the keyboard are disabled.
6. After the erasing process is completed, a message is displayed, prompting you to reset the system.
Select Continue.
Note: Depending on the storage drive capacity, the erasing process will take half an hour to three hours.
7. After the resetting process is completed, one of the following will happen:
• If the data on the system storage drive is erased, you will be prompted that no operating system is
available.
• If the data on the non-system storage drive is erased, the computer restarts automatically.
Use Intel BIOS guard
The BIOS guard module cryptographically verifies all the BIOS updates to the system BIOS flash. Therefore,
the malware is blocked from attacking the BIOS.
Use Smart USB Protection
The Smart USB Protection function is a security function that helps prevent data from being copied from the
computer to USB storage devices connected to the computer. You can set the Smart USB Protection
function to one of the following modes:
• Disabled (default setting): You can use the USB storage devices without limitation.
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