Compaq 1750 Armada 1700 Family of Personal Computers Reference Guide - Page 131

Asset Management Asset Control enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information from any Compaq computer connected to the network. This information can be used to assist in tracking and maintaining the computer and its components. It provides the following information: s Inventory information-A network administrator can retrieve information about the computer via the network by using Compaq Insight Manager or any PC management tool provided by Compaq Solution Partners. The following Asset Control information can be retrieved: t Manufacturer, model and serial number of Compaq computers, monitors, hard drives, battery packs, memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems. t Asset tag t System board and ROM revision levels t BIOS settings s Diagnostic information-Using Diagnostics for Windows provides the performance status of hard drives, ports, video, sound and other components. Once displayed, all of the above information can be viewed, printed, or saved. Changing the Asset Tag Number An asset tag may be changed by a network administrator if needed to comply with company or network standards. To change the asset tag: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. 2. Press F10 when the cursor appears in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Select Computer Setup ÆSystems Features Æ Intelligent Manageability. 4. The default asset tag is also the computer serial number. Change the asset tage default as needed or required. 14-2 Intelligent Manageability