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Security
The computer provides the following methods to physically secure it:
•Chassis intrusion detection
•Security cable slot and padlock ring
Chassis Intrusion Detection
The chassis intrusion monitor can detect whether the computer is opened. The Chassis Intrusion option in system setup displays the status of the monitor.
1Enter system setup.
2Press the
3Press <Enter> to access the System Security option's
4Press the
5Press the spacebar to select an option setting.
Option settings:
•Enabled — When the computer cover is opened, a DMI event is generated, the setting changes to Detected, and the following message appears at the next system
Alert! Cover was previously removed.
To reset the Detected setting, enter system setup. In the Chassis Intrusion option, press the left- or
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•Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.
NOTE: When the setup password is enabled, you must know the setup password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion option.
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