Chassis intrusion switch, Removing the chassis intrusion switch, Replacing the chassis intrusion switch – Dell Precision 490 User Manual

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Chassis Intrusion Switch

Dell Precision™ Workstation 490 User's Guide

  

Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

  

Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

  

Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector


 

 

 

Removing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

 

1.

Follow the procedures in

Before You Begin

.


 

2.

Remove the computer cover (see

Removing the Computer Cover

).


 

3.

Disconnect the chassis intrusion switch cable from the system board.

Note the routing of the chassis intrusion switch cable as you remove it from the chassis. Chassis hooks may hold the cable in place inside the chassis.

 

4.

Slide the chassis intrusion switch out of its slot, and remove the switch and its attached cable from the computer.

 

Replacing the Chassis Intrusion Switch

 

1.

Gently slide the chassis intrusion switch into its slot and reconnect the cable to the system board.

 

2.

Replace the computer cover (see

Replacing the Computer Cover

).

 

3.

Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

 

Resetting the Chassis Intrusion Detector

 

1.

Turn on (or restart) your computer.

 

2.

When the blue DELL™ logo appears, press <F2> immediately. 

If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your
computer (see

Turning Off Your Computer

) and try again.

 

3.

Enter the system setup program (see

System Setup

).


 

4.

Press the down-arrow key to move to the Security option.

 

5.

Press <Enter> to access the menu.

 

6.

Use the down-arrow key to select Intrusion Alert.

 

7.

Use the left- and right-arrow keys to select Reset, and then choose On, On-Silent, or Disabled.

 

8.

Restart the computer and implement your changes.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION:

To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before opening the cover.

NOTICE:

To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of your

computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.

NOTICE:

To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network port or device and then plug it into the computer.

NOTE:

The default setting is On-Silent.

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