IBM 6862 User Guide - Page 69
Built-in network protocols, Asset ID capability, A note about DMI
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A note about DMI The BIOS (basic input output system) of your computer supports the Desktop Management Interface (DMI). DMI provides an industry standard mechanism for gathering system information so network administrators can remotely monitor and control hardware and software components. DMI might be compared to with other management interfaces such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). DMI has the advantage of being supported across all major operating systems and by all major network-management packages, including TME 10 NetFinity and Intel LANDesk Client Manager. Built-in network protocols Note: The following information is for PC 300PL models only. Networking features such as remote program load (RPL) and dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) help a network administrator control your computer remotely. The integrated Ethernet supports both of these features. Contact your network administrator to determine how your computer should be configured for your specific network environment. Asset ID capability Note: The following information is for PC 300PL models only. For the latest information on personal computer security features, visit the IBM SystemCare home page at: http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/assetid/ IBM provides the basis for Asset ID6 support in your computer. Asset ID provides the capability to access information about your computer that is stored in an EEPROM module on the system board using a radio-frequency-enabled portable scanner. The Asset ID EEPROM contains pre-recorded information about the system, including its configuration and the serial numbers of key components. The Asset ID EEPROM also includes a number of blank fields you can record with your choice of end-user information. The Asset ID can be scanned from a short distance. The 6 Asset ID allows your personal computer to be scanned by various radio frequency-emitting devices supplied by independent companies. Asset ID is intended for use only with radio frequency equipment that meets ANSI/IEEE C95.1 1991 RF Radiation Limits. Chapter 4. Operating your computer 51
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