Using Security Features; Anti-Intrusion Features; Component Protection; Data Protection - IBM IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 User Manual

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Using security features

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

Anti-intrusion features

IBM anti-intrusion features help protect against the theft of computer components,
such as the microprocessor, system memory modules, or disk drives.
A cover lock is built into your computer to prevent the cover from being removed. Two
identical keys for the cover lock are also supplied. A tag attached to the keys has the
key serial number and the address of the key manufacturer.
Important: Keep the key-code number and 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 also set the chassis-intrusion detector switch inside the computer to alert the
network system administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more
information about setting the chassis-intrusion alert, see Chapter 3, "Configuring your
computer" on page 19.

Component protection

Your computer has individual component serial numbers that can be registered with a
security company. You can also register the entire system. 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/us/desktop/assetid/ on the World Wide Web.

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, the following data-saving features have been
incorporated in your computer:
SMART hard disk drive
Virus protection
This connector is used to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as speakers, headphones, or the audio line-in jack on a stereo
system.
Note: The internal speaker on the computer is disabled when any devices
are attached to this connector.
This connector accepts a microphone to record voice or other sounds on the
hard disk. With a microphone attached, you can also use speech-recognition
software.
Your computer comes with a SMART hard disk drive that is enabled to report
potential hard disk failures. If an error is detected, a DMI-compliant warning
message is sent to the computer 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.
Your computer has Norton AntiVirus for IBM installed on the hard disk.
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