Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (Optional); Setting The Hood Sensor Protection Level; Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) (Optional); Locking The Hood Lock - HP Xw4600 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (optional)

The optional Hood Sensor is a combination of hardware and software technology that can alert you
when the workstation side access panel has been removed (if the sensor has been properly configured
in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility). There are three levels of Hood Sensor protection:
Table 4-5
Level
Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Hood Sensor settings can be changed using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.

Setting the Hood Sensor protection level

1. Power on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the
Setup (F10) Utility. Press
NOTE:
and then press and hold the
If you are using a PS 2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message—disregard it.
3. Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Removal Sensor, and follow the onscreen instructions.
4. Before exiting, select File>Save Changes, and then select Exit.

Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) (optional)

The is an optional solenoid that secures the workstation access cover to the chassis. It is controlled by
a BIOS password. When installed, the Hood Lock can prevent unauthorized access to the internal
workstation components.
CAUTION:
password prevents unauthorized access to the Computer Setup utility.

Locking the Hood Lock

1. Power on or restart the workstation.
2. As soon as the workstation is powered on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter the Computer
Setup (F10) Utility. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
NOTE:
and press and hold the F10 key again to access the utility.
If you are using a PS2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message—disregard it.
3. Select Security>Smart Cover>Cover Lock>Lock.
4. Select Fire>Save Changes and Exit.
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Hood Sensor protection levels
Setting
Disabled Hood Sensor is disabled (default).
Notify User When the workstation restarts, a message is displayed indicating that the
workstation side access panel has been removed.
Setup Password When the workstation is restarted, a message is displayed indicating that the
workstation side access panel has been removed. You must enter the setup
password to continue.
Enter
If you do not press the
For maximum cover lock security, be sure to establish a setup password. The setup
If you do not press the F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer,
F10 key again to access the Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
Description
F10 key until you enter the Computer
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