Figure 3, Security cable slot and padlock ring, Using the system password feature – Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual
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options in the
to reset the alarm so that future
intrusions are detected.
Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
On the back of the computer are a security cable slot and padlock ring (see
) for attaching
commercially available antitheft devices. (The padlock ring is recessed inside the cover.) 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.
NOTE: Antitheft devices are of differing designs. Before purchasing such a device, make sure it works
with the cable slot on your computer.
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 3. Security Cable Slot and Padlock Ring
1
Padlock ring
2
Security cable slot
Using the System Password Feature
NOTICE: The password features provide a basic level of security for the data on your system.
However, they are not foolproof. If your data requires more security, it is your responsibility to obtain
and use additional forms of protection, such as data encryption programs.
Your Dell system is shipped to you without the system password feature enabled. If system security is a
concern, operate your system only with system password protection.
You can assign a system password, as described in "
," whenever you use the
. After a system password is assigned, only those who know the password have full
use of the system.
When the
option is set to Enabled, the computer system prompts you for the system
password just after the system boots. See "
Using Your System Password to Secure Your System
" for more
information.
To change an existing system password, you must know the password (see "