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DMI BIOS, System management controller

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POST fails during a Wake on LAN attempt The computer is disconnected from the network or unplugged from the power outlet Alert on LAN can be integrated with network-management software such as Intel LANDesk Client Manager and IBM Client Services for NetFinity Manager. DMI BIOS The BIOS (basic input output system) of your computer supports an interface called DMI (Desktop Management Interface). DMI is software used to gather information about the hardware and software in your computer so that network administrators can remotely monitor and control your computer. DMI can be used to remotely track many types of information about networked computers, including serial numbers, memory attributes, product-specific characteristics of installed peripherals, and operating system configuration information. This information can be accessed using a DMI browser. DMI browsers are provided by all major operating systems and all major LAN management packages (including TME 10 NetFinity, and Intel LANDesk). System management controller Note: The following information is for some PC 300PL only. Your computer is equipped with a system-management controller (LM80) integrated with the system board. This controller provides hardware monitoring for system-board temperatures, fan speed, power supply and processor voltages, and the detection of the removal of the computer cover. Used with the DMI BIOS of the computer, the system-management controller can also store the hardware test results from the power-on self-test (POST). Computers with preinstalled software can use this feature with the IBM PC System Management software provided with the preinstalled software. Also, to view the system-management information, use the NetFinity DMI browser that is provided with your preinstalled software. For information on these software features, see About Your Software. 50 Using Your Personal Computer

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POST fails during a Wake on LAN attempt
±
The computer is disconnected from the network or unplugged from the power
outlet
Alert on LAN can be integrated with network-management software such as Intel
LANDesk Client Manager and IBM Client Services for NetFinity Manager.
DMI BIOS
The BIOS (basic input output system) of your computer supports an interface called
DMI (Desktop Management Interface).
DMI is software used to gather information
about the hardware and software in your computer so that network administrators
can remotely monitor and control your computer.
DMI can be used to remotely
track many types of information about networked computers, including serial
numbers, memory attributes, product-specific characteristics of installed peripherals,
and operating system configuration information.
This information can be accessed
using a DMI browser.
DMI browsers are provided by all major operating systems
and all major LAN management packages (including TME 10 NetFinity, and Intel
LANDesk).
System management controller
Note:
The following information is for some PC 300PL only.
Your computer is equipped with a system-management controller (LM80) integrated
with the system board.
This controller provides hardware monitoring for
system-board temperatures, fan speed, power supply and processor voltages, and
the detection of the removal of the computer cover.
Used with the DMI BIOS of the
computer, the system-management controller can also store the hardware test results
from the power-on self-test (POST).
Computers with preinstalled software can use this feature with the IBM PC System
Management software provided with the preinstalled software.
Also, to view the
system-management information, use the NetFinity DMI browser that is provided
with your preinstalled software.
For information on these software features, see
About Your Software
.
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Using Your Personal Computer