HP dx2480 manual Installing a Security Lock, Mechanical Lock, Chassis Intrusion Switch

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Security Lock Provisions

Installing a Security Lock

The security locks displayed on the below page can be used to secure the Microtower

computer by putting a mechanical lock

Mechanical Lock

Installing a Mechanical Lock

Chassis Intrusion Switch

Photos depicted may vary as per actual machine

Chassis Intrusion (CI) Switch, is a combination of hardware and software technology that can alert you when the computer cover or side panel has been removed. There are various levels of protection, as described in the following table.

Status /Mode

Description

System switched off and power plug completely removed, completely OFF mode

When the computer is restarted, the screen displays a message indicating that the computer cover or side panel has been removed. Make sure that any system access was authorized and press F1 to continue

Power cable plugged in (power	When the computer is restarted, the screen displays a message indicating that
ON) , but System in Shutdown	the computer cover or side panel has been removed. Make sure that any system
Mode	access was authorized and press F1 to continue
System in Power Management	At the next boot, the screen displays a message indicating that the computer
Mode	cover or side panel has been removed. Make sure that any system access was
	authorized and press F1 to continue

System in Running/User Mode	The user is notified at the next boot with a message indicating that the
	computer cover or side panel has been removed. Ensure that any system access
	was authorized and press F1 to continue

To achieve this functionality please refer to computer setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.

Setting the Chassis Intrusion Switch

To set the CI Protection, complete the following steps:

1. Fix the CI Switch on the Back panel of Chassis as directed in the diagram.

2. Connect the CI Switch cable to the CI Pins on the system motherboard.

3. Fix the Side panel/cover on the chassis.

Installing CI switch at the back panel	Connecting CI switch to CI pins
	on motherboard

For maximum security, be sure to establish a setup password.

!The setup password prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility

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