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Chapter 3. Operating your computer
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You can also set the chassis-intrusion detector switch inside the computer to alert the
network system administrator each time the computer cover is removed. For more
information about setting the chassis-intrusion alert, see Chapter 4, “Configuring your
computer,” on page 27.
Component protection
Your computer has individual component serial numbers that can be registered with a
third-party security company. You can also register the entire system. 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 the IBM support page at http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/assetid/
on the World Wide Web.
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 your computer.
SMART hard disk drive
Your computer comes with a SMART 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™ software on the
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 IBM Setup
Utility program. This built-in protection checks for viruses in only the boot record.
Also, Norton AntiVirus for IBM is installed on the hard disk and on the IBM
Software
Selections CD.
Locking the keyboard
You can lock the keyboard so that others are unable to use it. If a user password is set
using the IBM Setup Utility program, the keyboard is locked when you turn on the
computer. You must type the correct password before the keyboard will unlock. See
Setting Security Passwords in Access IBM or “Security” on page 29.
Some operating systems have a keyboard and mouse lock-up feature. See the
documentation that comes with your operating system for more information.
Record the key-code number along with the manufacturer address and phone
number in the space provided in “Appendix C. Computer Records”. Because
locksmiths are not authorized to duplicate cover-lock keys, you must order
replacement keys from the key manufacturer. You will need the key code when
ordering replacement keys.
Important