8 Memory modules .......................................................................................................................................... 82
9 Security .......................................................................................................................................................... 86
Protecting the computer ..................................................................................................................... 86
Using passwords ................................................................................................................................ 86
Using antivirus software ..................................................................................................................... 89
Using firewall software ....................................................................................................................... 90
Installing critical updates .................................................................................................................... 91
10 Setup Utility (BIOS) ..................................................................................................................................... 92
Starting Setup Utility ........................................................................................................................... 92
Using Setup Utility .............................................................................................................................. 92
Exiting Setup Utility ............................................................................................................ 94
Setup Utility menus ............................................................................................................................ 94
Main menu ......................................................................................................................... 94
Security menu .................................................................................................................... 94
Diagnostics menu .............................................................................................................. 95
11 Software updates ........................................................................................................................................ 96
Updating the BIOS ............................................................................................................................. 96
12 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................. 99
Creating recovery discs ...................................................................................................................... 99
Backing up your information ............................................................................................................. 100
Administrator password ..................................................................................... 88
Power-on password .......................................................................................... 88
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