Compaq Evo D510 Desktop Management Guide, Compaq Evo Desktop Family - Page 18

Desktop Management Guide Asset Tracking and Security Compaq AssetControl features incorporated into the computer provide key asset tracking data that can be managed using Compaq Insight Manager products and Management Solutions Partners products. Seamless, automatic integration between AssetControl features and these products enables you to choose the management tool that is best suited to your environment and to leverage your investment in existing tools. Compaq Evo™ Desktops, and Evo Workstations are manufactured with the hardware and firmware required to fully support the DMI 2.0 standard. Compaq also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information. Security features such as the Smart Cover Sensor and the Smart Cover Lock, available on select models, help to prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the personal computer. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you can protect valuable data assets. Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts can be automatically forwarded to Compaq Insight Manager products to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a computer's internal components. Use the following utilities to manage security settings on your Compaq computer: I Locally, using the Compaq Computer Setup Utilities. See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide included with the computer for additional information and instructions on using the Computer Setup Utilities. I Remotely, using System Software Manager. This software enables the secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command-line utility. 14 Desktop Management Guide