Use Software Security Solutions; Windows Firewalls; Computrace Agent Software Embedded In Firmware (For Selected Models); Use Bios Security Solutions - Lenovo ThinkCentre M70q Gen 3 User Manual

Enter the BIOS menu with certificate
Once you have enrolled the certificate, you can enter the BIOS menu with the certificate.
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1 to enter the BIOS menu.
2. The request data is displayed. Click Save to File to save the request data in a USB key and send the
request data to IT admin by e-mail or phone.
3. Enter the unlock code provided by IT admin and click OK.
Notes:
• The unlock encode is a one-time password and is valid only during logon prompt (in one power-on cycle)
for up to two hours.
• If you click Skip, you can enter the BIOS setup menu without BIOS management authority. But certificate
reset is allowed.
Reset certificate
The enrolled certificate cannot be disabled. You can reset or remove it:
1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1.
2. Enter the BIOS menu with the certificate or skip the certification authentication process.
3. Select Security ➙ Reset Certificate.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the reset code provided by IT admin.

Use software security solutions

This section provides software solutions to secure your computer and information.

Windows firewalls

A firewall can be hardware, software, or a combination of both depending on the level of security required.
Firewalls work on a set of rules to determine which inbound and outbound connections are authorized. If the
computer is preinstalled with a firewall program, it helps protect against computer Internet security threats,
unauthorized access, intrusions, and Internet attacks. It also protects your privacy. For more information
about how to use the firewall program, refer to the help system of your firewall program.
To use Windows firewalls:
1. Type Control Panel in the Windows search box and then press Enter. View by large icons or small icons.
2. Click Windows Defender Firewall, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware (for selected
models)
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.

Wipe the storage drive data

It is recommended that you wipe the storage drive data before recycling the storage drive or the computer.
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