Securing Your Computer 77
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" on page 151) and try
again.
3
Enter the system setup program (see "System Setup" on page 89).
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
.
NOTE: The default setting is On-Silent.
8
Restart the computer and implement your changes.
Security Cable Lock
Use one of the following methods to secure your computer:
• 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.
• Attach a commercially available antitheft device to the security cable slot
on the back of the computer.
NOTE: Before you purchase an antitheft device, make sure that it works with the
security cable slot on your 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.