BIOS password (power-on password) replacement by fingerprint on x61s [ Edited ]

[snowbuk]

Hello, just bought x61s (type 7669) and want to know whether (and how) I can set fingerprint login for power-on password.

Thanks

On Lenovo web I found only "BIOS password (also known as power-on password) replacement is currently available on select ThinkPad notebook systems"  which is not really helpful for me

Message Edited by snowbuk on 08-06-2008 09:19 AM

[cupra4]

 I am looking for an answer also. Does anyone know if the X61S 7669-3KG supports this ?

[crickert · Accepted solution]

hi snowbuk,

try this:

1. set the power-on password within bios (save and reboot)
2. go to "ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software"->fingerprints->register fingerprints->power-on password
and add a new fingerprint (click on empty field above windows password)
3. check "ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software"->security with power-on->
and enable using fingerprints for startup (save and reboot system)

plz check whether this works
christian

[cupra4]

This solution works, but...

After I scanned my fingerprint at boot, I still have to enter my power-on password.

I was hoping to enter the power-on password by swiping the fingerprint reader.

Edit:

After a power-down, the power-on password is also handled by the fingerprint reader.  It even logs on automatically to Vista ! Great !

Thanks for the solution !

Message Edited by cupra4 on 10-20-2008 01:52 PM

[crickert]

Maybe you still have to enable fingerprint reading within BIOS?

BIOS -> Security -> Predesktop Authentication -> [ENTER] -> Enabled

greetz,

christian

[edit] You're welcome! [/edit]

Message Edited by crickert on 10-20-2008 10:57 PM