Chassis Intrusion Detection; Option Settings; Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot - Dell OptiPlex SX280 User Manual

Security

Chassis Intrusion Detection

NOTE: When the admin password is enabled, you must know the admin password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion setting.
This feature detects that the chassis was opened and alerts the user. To change the Chassis Intrusion setting:
1. Enter system setup.
2. Press the down-arrow keys to move to the Security option.
3. Press <Enter> to expand the Security menu.
4. Press the down-arrow key to move to the Chassis Intrusion setting.
5. Press <Enter> to focus on the options frame.
6. Press the side-arrow keys to select an option setting.
7. Press <Enter> to return to the Security menu.
8. Press <Esc> to access the exit setup menu.
9. Press the side-arrow keys and select the Save/Exit option.
10. Press <Enter> to save your changes and exit setup.

Option Settings

On — If the computer cover is opened, the setting changes to Detected, and the following alert message displays during the boot routine at the next
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computer start-up:
Alert! Cover was previously removed.
To reset the Detected setting,
On, On-Silent, or Disabled.
On-Silent (default) — If the computer cover is opened, the setting changes to Detected. No alert message appears during the boot sequence at the
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next computer start-up.
Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.
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Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot

Use one of the following methods to secure your computer:
Use a padlock alone or a padlock and looped security cable with the padlock ring.
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A padlock alone prevents the computer from being opened.
A security cable looped around a stationary object is used in conjunction with a padlock to prevent unauthorized movement of the computer.
Attach a commercially available antitheft device to the security cable slot on the back of the computer.
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NOTE: Before you purchase an antitheft device, make sure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.
Antitheft devices usually include a segment of metal-stranded cable with an attached locking device and key. The documentation that comes with the
device contains instructions for installing it.
enter system setup. In the Chassis Intrusion option, press the left- or right-arrow key to select Reset, and then choose