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„Installing an operating system. „Installing application software or drivers. To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right corner of the Compaq logo screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the process. 3.2 Asset Tracking and Security Compaq AssetControl features incorporated into the computer provide key asset tracking data that can be managed using Management Solutions Partners products. Seamless, automatic integration between AssetControl features and Solutions Partners products enables you to choose the management tool that is best suited to your environment and to leverage your investment in existing tools. Compaq computers 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 computer components and information. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to data stored on the hard disk, even when removed from the computer. Remote Security Management enables the system administrator to centrally establish and manage policies for hardware-based security features, such as the Smart Cover Lock and the Ownership tag, for networked PCs. Another solution integrates Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts with Compaq Insight Manager to deliver proactive notification of tampering with a computer's internal components. ✎ Security features described in the table below can be established from the Compaq Computer Setup Utilities menu. Feature Removable Media Boot Control Removable Media Write Control Serial, Parallel, USB, or Infrared Interface Control Power-On Password Setup Password Smart Cover Purpose Prevents booting from the removable media drives. Prevents writing to the removable media drives. Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial, parallel, USB (universal serial bus), or infrared interface. Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered. This can apply to both initial computer startup and restarts. Prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility) until the password is entered. Indicates that computer cover or side panel has been removed. Can be set to require the setup password to restart the computer, after the cover or side panel has been removed. continued 3-2 Intelligent Manageability

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3-2
Intelligent Manageability
±²
Installing an operating system.
±²
Installing application software or drivers.
To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message
appears in the lower-right corner of the Compaq logo screen. Follow the instructions on the screen
to continue the process.
3.2
Asset Tracking and Security
Compaq AssetControl features incorporated into the computer provide key asset tracking data that
can be managed using Management Solutions Partners products. Seamless, automatic integration
between AssetControl features and Solutions Partners products enables you to choose the
management tool that is best suited to your environment and to leverage your investment in
existing tools.
Compaq computers 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 computer components and
information. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to data stored on the hard disk, even when
removed from the computer. Remote Security Management enables the system administrator to
centrally establish and manage policies for hardware-based security features, such as the Smart
Cover Lock and the Ownership tag, for networked PCs. Another solution integrates Memory
Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts with Compaq Insight Manager to deliver proactive
notification of tampering with a computer's internal components.
Security features described in the table below can be established from the Compaq
Computer Setup Utilities menu.
Feature
Purpose
Removable Media
Boot Control
Prevents booting from the removable media drives.
Removable Media
Write Control
Prevents writing to the removable media drives.
Serial, Parallel, USB,
or Infrared Interface
Control
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial, parallel, USB (universal
serial bus), or infrared interface.
Power-On Password
Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered. This can apply to
both initial computer startup and restarts.
Setup Password
Prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility)
until the password is entered.
Smart Cover
Indicates that computer cover or side panel has been removed. Can be set to
require the setup password to restart the computer, after the cover or side
panel has been removed.
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