Security; Chassis Intrusion Detection; Padlock Ring And Security Cable Slot - Dell Precision Workstation 450 User Manual

A managed system is one that has Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation set up on a
network that uses IT Assistant. For information about Dell OpenManage Client
Instrumentation, see the Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation User's Guide available
on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.

Security

Chassis Intrusion Detection

NOTE: When the setup password is enabled, you must know the setup password before you can
reset the Chassis Intrusion setting.
This feature detects that the chassis was opened and alerts the user. To change the Chassis
Intrusion setting:
Enter system setup.
1
Press the down-arrow keys to move to the System Security option.
2
Press <Enter> to access the System Security option's pop-up menu.
3
Press the down-arrow key to move to the Chassis Intrusion setting.
4
Press the spacebar to select an option setting.
5
Exit system setup.
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Option Settings
Enabled — If the computer cover is opened, the setting changes to Detected, and the
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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. In the Chassis Intrusion option,
press the left- or right-arrow key to select Reset, and then choose Enabled, Enabled-
Silent, or Disabled.
• Enabled-Silent (default) — 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.
• Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.

Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot

Use one of the following methods to secure your computer:
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