Option Settings; Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot - Dell bpcwcsn_5 - OptiPlex - 740 User Manual

This feature, if installed and enabled, detects that the chassis was opened and alerts the user. To change
the Chassis Intrusion setting:
1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257).
2 Press the down-arrow key to move to the Security option.
3 Press <Enter> to access the Security option's pop-up menu.
4 Press the down-arrow key to move to the Chassis Intrusion setting.
5 Press <Enter> to select an option setting.
6 Press <Enter> again after you update the option setting.
7 Exit and save system 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 computer start-up:
Alert! Cover was previously removed.
To reset the Detected setting, enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 257). In the
Chassis Intrusion option, press the left- or right-arrow key to select Reset, and then choose On,
On-Silent, or Off.
• On-Silent (default setting) — If the computer cover is opened, the setting changes to Detected. No
alert message appears during the boot sequence at the next computer start-up.
• Off — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.

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.
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.
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.
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