The chassis intrusion monitor can detect whether the computer is opened.
The Chassis Intrusion option in system setup displays the status of the
monitor.
Press the down-arrow key to move to the System Security option.
Press <Enter> to access the System Security option's pop-up menu.
Press the down-arrow key to move to the Chassis Intrusion option.
Press the spacebar to select an option setting.
Option settings:
Enabled — When the computer cover is opened, a DMI event is
generated, the setting changes to Detected, and the following message
appears at the next system 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 (the default) — When the computer cover is opened,
a DMI event is generated and the setting changes to Detected, but the
alert message does not appear at the next system start-up.
Disabled — No intrusion monitoring occurs and no messages appear.
NOTE: When the setup password is enabled, you must know the setup
password before you can reset the Chassis Intrusion option.
The computer has features that allow you to attach commercially available
antitheft devices:
Padlock ring—to prevent unauthorized access to the interior of your
computer, install a standard padlock through the rings in the computer
chassis and cover.
Security cable slot—to prevent unauthorized removal of your
computer, loop the galvanized security cable around an immovable
object, insert the attached locking device into the security cable slot
on the back of your computer, and lock the device with the key
provided.
