User's Manual

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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
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Chassis Intrusion Detection
This feature detects that the chassis was opened and alerts the user. To change the Chassis Intrusion setting:
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1. Enter the System Setup program. See Entering System Setup.
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2. Press the down-arrow keys to move to the System Security option.
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3. Press <Enter> to access the menu.
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4. Use the left- and right-arrow key to select an option setting.
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5. Exit system setup.
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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.
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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.