Enhanced Security; Locking The Keyboard - IBM IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868 User Manual

SMART hard disk drive
Your computer comes with a SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and
Reporting Technology) 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.
SMART Reaction
To help back up important data, IBM provides SMART Reaction TM software
on computers with preinstalled software and also on the IBM Software
Selections CD. SMART Reaction is a client/server software application that
helps users and administrators respond effectively to a warning issued by
the SMART hard disk drive.
Virus protection
Your computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through the
Configuration/Setup utility program. Also, Norton AntiVirus for IBM is
installed on the hard disk of computers that have preinstalled software.
Norton AntiVirus for IBM is also on the IBM Software Selections CD.

Enhanced security

Your computer has an enhanced security feature that provides extra
protection for your administrator password and your startup sequence
settings. With enhanced security, your administrator password and startup
sequence are stored in a highly protected, nonvolatile, security EEPROM
module that is separate from CMOS memory and the EEPROM module that
stores system programs. When your administrator password and security
sequence are protected by enhanced security, they remain intact even if the
battery in your computer expires or is removed by someone. For more
information, see "Using Enhanced Security" on page 51.

Locking the keyboard

You can disable the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If a
power-on password is set, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the
computer. You must type the correct password before the keyboard will
unlock. You can enable the power-on password feature with the
Configuration/Setup utility program. See Chapter 4, "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 43.
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Chapter 3. Operating and caring for your computer