Dell OptiPlex 760 Service Manual - Page 2

Back to Contents Page Advanced Features Dell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service Manual LegacySelect Technology Control Manageability Physical Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software About Smart Cards and Fingerprint Readers Hyperthreading and Multi-Core Technology Power Management for Windows XP and Windows Vista LegacySelect Technology Control LegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacy-free solutions based on common platforms, hard drive images, and help desk procedures. Control is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell custom-factory integration. LegacySelect allows administrators to electronically activate or deactivate connectors and media devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallel connector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. Connectors and media devices that are deactivated make resources available. You must restart the computer to effect the changes. Manageability DASH DASH (Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware) is a Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF) management initiative that standardizes the manageability interfaces for mobile and desktop hardware. The focus of the DASH architecture is to enable the remote management of desktop and mobile computing resources in a standard manner that is independent of operating state. Your computer supports early versions of the DASH initiative including the following management profiles: l Base Desktop Mobile l Power State Management l Boot Control l CPU l System Memory l Fan l Power Supply l Sensor l Physical Asset l Software Inventory NOTE: If you have chosen to use "None" (no manageability) or ASF, you will be unable to take advantage of DASH features and profiles. Active Management Technology Intel Active Management Technology (iAMT) provides secure systems management capabilities that reduce IT costs and allow better discovery, healing, and protection of networked computing assets. With iAMT, computers can be managed regardless of whether the computer is on, off, or the operating system is hung. NOTE: iAMT can be configured using Dell Client Manager (DCM) 2.1.1 or later. For complete information on how to configure iAMT, see the Dell Client Manager 2.1.1 (or later) documentation on www.dell.com\openmanage. For more information about Dell's iAMT implementation, see the Client Systems Management Administrator's Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Key benefits of iAMT are: l Reduced desk-side visits l Automation of more management functionality through enablement of systems management console software l Improved security