Hard Disk Security; Using The Fingerprint Reader - Lenovo ThinkPad E450 User Manual

• If a TCG Opal-compliant storage drive and a TCG Opal management software program are installed, and
the TCG Opal management software program is activated, the hard disk password is not available.
• If an eDrive storage drive is installed in your computer, and your computer is preinstalled with the
Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 operating system, the hard disk password is not available.

Hard disk security

To protect passwords from unauthorized security attacks, refer to the following tips to maximize security:
• Set a power-on password as well as a hard disk password for your internal hard disk drive, hybrid drive,
or solid-state drive. Refer to the procedures in "Power-on password" on page 49 and "Hard disk
passwords" on page 52. For security, a longer password is recommended.
• If a Disk Encryption storage drive is installed in your computer, be sure to protect the contents of your
computer memory from unauthorized accesses by use of drive encryption software, such as Microsoft
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Windows BitLocker
• Before you dispose of, sell, or hand over your computer, delete the data stored on it. For more information,
refer to "Notice on deleting data from your hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive" on page 57.
The hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive built into your computer can be protected by UEFI BIOS.
Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption
To help protect your computer against unauthorized access, use the drive encryption software, such as
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption.
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption is an integral security feature of some editions of the Windows
operating system. It can help you protect the operating system and data stored on your computer, even
if your computer is lost or stolen. BitLocker works by encrypting all user and system files, including the
swap and hibernation files.
BitLocker uses a Trusted Platform Module to provide enhanced protection for your data and to ensure early
boot component integrity. A compatible TPM is defined as a V1.2 TPM.
To check the BitLocker status, go to Control Panel, and click System and Security ➙ BitLocker Drive
Encryption.
For more information about Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption, see the help information system of the
Windows operating system, or search for "Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step
Guide" on the Microsoft Web site.
Disk Encryption hard disk drive, Disk Encryption hybrid drive, and Encryption solid-state drive
Some models contain the Disk Encryption hard disk drive, Disk Encryption hybrid drive, or Encryption
solid-state drive. This feature helps to protect your computer against security attacks on media, NAND flash,
or device controllers by use of a hardware encryption chip. For the efficient use of the encryption feature, set
a hard disk password for the internal storage device.

Using the fingerprint reader

Depending on the model, your computer might have a fingerprint reader. Fingerprint authentication can
replace your Windows password. In this way, you can log in to your computer simply and securely. To
enable fingerprint authentication, enroll your fingerprints first.
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Drive Encryption. See "Using Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption" on page 54.