Using Security Features; Anti-Intrusion Features; Component Protection; Data Protection - IBM 9228 - IntelliStation Z - Pro User Manual

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Using security features

To deter unauthorized use of the computer, you can use anti-intrusion features and
other security features that are provided with the computer.

Anti-intrusion features

IBM anti-intrusion features help protect against the theft of computer components,
such as the microprocessor, system memory modules, or hard disk drives.
You can set the chassis-intrusion detector switch inside the computer to alert the
network administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more
information about setting the chassis-intrusion alert, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the
computer," on page 21.

Component protection

Each component in the computer has a serial number that you can register with a
security company. You can register the components individually, or you can register
the entire computer. By registering computer components, you can improve the
chances of identifying the components if they are ever stolen and recovered. For
more information about component registration, see http://www.ibm.com/support/.

Data protection

You can lose data from the hard disk for a variety of reasons. Security violations,
viruses, or hard disk drive failures can all contribute to data loss. To help protect
against the loss of valuable information, IBM has incorporated the following
data-saving features in the computer:
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v Virus protection
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This connector accepts audio signals into the computer sound system from
external devices, such as the line output from a stereo, television, or a
musical instrument. One line-in connector is on the rear of the computer.
This connector sends audio signals from the computer to external devices,
such as speakers with built-in amplifiers, headphones, multimedia
keyboards, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo system. Line-out connectors
are on both the front and the rear of the computer.
Use this connector to connect a microphone to the computer when you
want to record voice or other sounds on the hard disk. With a microphone
attached to the computer, you can also use speech-recognition software.
One microphone connector is on the front of the computer.
The computer comes with a self-monitoring and reporting technology (SMART)
hard disk drive that is enabled to report potential hard disk failures. If an error is
detected, a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) compliant warning message is
sent to the monitor screen and, if the computer is part of a network, to an
administrator console. When an error is detected, the data on the hard disk can
be backed up and the drive replaced.
The computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through the IBM
Configuration/Setup Utility program. Norton AntiVirus for IBM is available on the
hard disk.