Dell OptiPlex GX1p - Manual (Page 21)

Security management features of Dell OpenManage include the following:
l Password security that enables network administrators to maintain standard attribute values for the local and remote systems in a Dell DMI
network
For more information about the Dell OpenManage, refer to the online Dell OpenManage Help that accompanied the software.
PXE
The PXE allows a personal computer to be managed by one or more configuration management servers running the LANDesk Configuration
Manager (LCM) software, which provides management services for the many Managed PC systems on the network. The LCM allows network
administrators to do the following:
l
Provide preboot support for a new Managed PC system that depends on the server for its initial operating system installation
l Service the network boot requests from the Managed PC systems
l Download diagnostics and BIOS update utilities
l Format the hard-disk drive, if required
l Download and install the operating system, based on previously established profiles
l Download and install applications software
l Update the operating system and applications as required
For additional information about the Intel LCM, refer to the documentation that accompanied the software.
Wakeup On LAN
The Wakeup On LAN feature allows you to remotely turn on a Managed PC system that is in a sleep state. The ability to turn on the Managed PC
systems remotely allows you to perform remote computer setup, software downloading and installation, file updates, and asset tracking after hours
and on weekends when users are not using the systems and network traffic is at a minimum.
To use the Wakeup On LAN feature, each Managed PC system must contain a NIC that supports Wakeup On LAN. You must also enable the
Wakeup On LAN option in the System Setup program.
Auto Power On
Auto Power On enables you to turn on the computer system automatically on certain days of the week at a preset time. You can set Auto Power On
to turn on the system either every day or every Monday through Friday.
Temperature Monitoring
Your system includes temperature probes to sense when the processor becomes overheated. In such a case, a message appears on the screen
when Dell OpenManage is running or at the next system start-up notifying you of the problem.
Security Features
Your Dell OptiPlex GX1 or GX1p system has the following integrated security features.
Chassis Intrusion
A built-in chassis intrusion alarm displays the status of the system chassis intrusion monitor. If the computer cover is removed, the setting changes
to Detected and the following message appears during the boot sequence at the next system start-up:
Alert! Cover was previously removed.
The field can be cleared using the System Setup program to enable future intrusions to be detected. For more information, see " Using the System
Setup Program ."
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
On the back of the computer are a security cable slot and padlock ring (see Figure 2 ) for attaching commercially available antitheft devices.
Security cables for personal computers usually include a segment of galvanized cable with an attached locking device and key. To prevent
unauthorized removal of your computer, loop the cable around an immovable object, insert the locking device into the security cable slot on the
back of your computer, and lock the device with the key provided. Complete instructions for installing this kind of antitheft device are usually
included with the device.
The padlock ring allows you to secure the computer cover to the chassis to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the computer. To use the
padlock ring, insert a commercially available padlock through the ring and then lock the padlock.
Figure 2. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
NOTE: This feature does not work if the system is shut off using a power strip or surge protector.
NOTE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before purchasing such a device, make sure it will work with the cable slot on your
computer.