Using Security Features; Anti-Intrusion Features; Component Protection; Data Protection - IBM IntelliStation M Pro User Manual
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Using security features
To deter unauthorized use of the computer, you can use anti-intrusion features and
other security features that are provided with the computer.
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.
You can set the chassis-intrusion detector switch inside the computer to alert the
network administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more
information about setting the chassis-intrusion alert, see Chapter 3, "Configuring the
computer," on page 21.
Component protection
Each component in the 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, see http://www.ibm.com/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 contribute to data loss. To help protect
against the loss of valuable information, IBM has incorporated the following
data-saving features in the 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 a user password is
set using the Configuration/Setup Utility program, the keyboard is locked when you
turn on the computer. You must type the password to unlock the keyboard. See
"Using passwords" on page 24.
Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature. See the
documentation that comes with the operating system for more information.
attached to the computer, you can also use speech-recognition software.
One microphone connector is on the front of the computer.
The 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
sent to the monitor 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.
The computer has built-in virus protection that can be enabled through the IBM
Configuration/Setup Utility program. Norton AntiVirus for IBM is available on the
hard disk.
Chapter 2. Operating the computer
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