Compaq Deskpro 2000 Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers Pentium P - Page 53

2.11 Compaq Intelligent Manageability Intelligent Manageability combines innovative hardware technology with PC LAN management tools from Compaq and other leading vendors to make Compaq desktop and portable computers easier to inventory, troubleshoot, protect, and maintain. Intelligent Manageability features focus on: „ Asset Management „ Fault Management „ Security Management „ Configuration Management „ Integration Management 2.11.1 Asset Management Conducting a physical inventory of personal computers, key components, and monitors can be timeconsuming and costly. The Compaq Deskpro Asset Management solution to this problem begins with AssetControl, hardware designed and built into new Compaq personal computers, key components, and monitors that support the VESA DDC2B, DIMM SPD, and EDID standards. AssetControl features make it easy and inexpensive to maintain an accurate, up-to-date inventory. AssetControl features: s Provide detailed inventory information about various components, including: t Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq computers, monitors, hard drives, and dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) t Asset Tag t System board and ROM revision level t DMI BIOS s Allow you to view, print, or electronically save this data, and other system configuration details, using: t Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition t Compaq Insight Manager t PC LAN management products from the Compaq Desktop Management Solutions Partners t Management software products supporting the Desktop Management Interface Revision 2.0 (DMI 2.0) s Simplify and help ensure the accuracy of inventory and accounting procedures s Streamline service calls by giving the administrator fast access to the Compaq personal computer configuration and history s Simplify remote software distribution procedures by allowing the system administrator to identify software and revision levels remotely Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers 2-15