destruction of data files. To protect against the loss of valuable information,IBM has incorporated many data-saving features within your computer.SMART hard disk driveYour computer comes with a SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and ReportingTechnology) hard disk drive that is enabled to report potential hard diskfailures. If an error is detected, a DMI-compliant warning message is sent tothe computer screen and, if the computer is part of a network, to anadministrator console. When an error is detected, the data on the hard disk canbe backed up and the drive replaced.SMART ReactionSMART Reaction software is available to owners of IBM NetVista computers aspart of a package called Universal Management Services. SMART Reactionsoftware is a tool that you can use to help back up important data. SMARTReaction is a client/server software application that helps users andadministrators respond effectively to a warning issued by the SMART harddisk drive. You can download SMART Reaction software fromhttp://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web.Virus protectionYour computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through theConfiguration/Setup Utility program. Norton AntiVirus for IBM is on the IBMSoftware Selections CD.Enhanced SecuritySome models have an enhanced security feature that provides extra protectionfor your administrator password and your startup sequence settings. Withenhanced security, your administrator password and startup sequence arestored in a highly protected, nonvolatile, security EEPROM module that isseparate from CMOS memory and the EEPROM module that stores systemprograms. When your administrator password and security sequence areprotected by enhanced security, they remain intact even if the battery in yourcomputer expires or is removed. For more information, see “Using EnhancedSecurity” on page 31.Locking the keyboardYou can disable the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If a power-onpassword is set, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the computer. Youmust type the correct password before the keyboard will unlock. You canenable the power-on password feature with the Configuration/Setup Utilityprogram. See “Using a power-on password” on page 34.Note: If you have a USB keyboard, it will function even if a password hasbeen placed on the computer.Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer 25
