Dell Precision 390 - Manual (Page 3)

Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation
Dell OpenManage Client Instrumentation is software that enables remote management programs such as IT Assistant to do the following:
l Access information about your computer, such as how many processors it has and what operating system it is running
l Monitor the status of your computer, such as listening for thermal alerts from temperature probes or hard-drive failure alerts from storage devices
l Change the state of your computer, such as updating its BIOS or shutting it down remotely
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
This feature detects that the chassis was opened and alerts the user. To change the Chassis Intrusion setting:
1. Enter the System Setup program. See Entering System Setup .
2. Press the down-arrow keys to move to the System Security option.
3. Press to access the menu.
4. Use the left- and right-arrow key to select an option setting.
5. Exit system setup.
Option Settings
l Enabled — 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 . In the Chassis Intrusion option, press the left- or right-arrow key to
select Reset, and then choose Enabled, Enabled-Silent, or Disabled.
l 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.
Padlock Ring and Security Cable Slot
Use one of the following methods to secure your computer:
l 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.
l Attach a commercially available antitheft device to the security cable slot on the back of the 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.
NOTE: When the administrator password is enabled, you must know the administrator password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion setting.
NOTE: Before you purchase an antitheft device, make sure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer.