Anti-Intrusion Features; Component Protection; Data Protection; Locking The Keyboard - IBM IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217 User Manual

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.
A cover lock is built into the computer to prevent the cover from being removed.
Two identical keys for the cover lock are also supplied. A tag that is attached to the
keys has the key serial number and the address of the key manufacturer.
Important: Keep the key-code number, manufacturer address, and phone number
in a safe place. Because locksmiths are not authorized to duplicate cover-lock keys,
you must order replacement keys from the key manufacturer. You will need the key
code when ordering replacement keys.
You can set the chassis-intrusion detector inside the computer to alert the network
administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more information about
enabling the chassis-intrusion detection, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the computer,"
on page 21.

Component protection

Each component in your 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, go to
http://www.ibm.com/pc/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 cause data loss. To help protect against
the loss of valuable data, IBM has incorporated the following data-saving features in
your computer:
v SMART hard disk drive
v Virus protection

Locking the keyboard

You can lock the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If you have set a
user password, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the computer. You must
type the password to unlock the keyboard. See "Passwords" on page 24.
Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature. See the
documentation that comes with your operating system for more information.
Your 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
displayed on the monitor screen and, if the computer is part of a network, on the
administrator console. When an error is detected, the data on the hard disk can
be backed up and the drive replaced.
Your computer has built-in virus protection that you can enable through the IBM
Configuration/Setup Utility program. This built-in protection checks for viruses in
the boot record only. Also, Norton AntiVirus for IBM is available on the hard disk.
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