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computers, whether they are stand-alone or linked to a network. Each DMI-compliant component registers its information with the DMI Service Provider, and this information is stored in a Management Information Format (MIF) database. The DMI Service Provider handles requests and miscellaneous commands from management applications (such as Intel LANDesk Client Manager), retrieving the requested information from the MIF database, or passing requests on to DMI-compliant products, as needed. Support documentation is built into the DMI Browser's Help system. DM BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation gathers hardware information that would otherwise be hard to access once a computer is up and running. DM BIOS Instrumentation retrieves information from the computer BIOS and allows this information to be viewed through the DMI Browser. The hardware information reported includes memory configuration, cache size, USB support, product number, system serial number, BIOS version, microprocessor information, system slot information, and more. IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation monitors system-board temperatures, system voltages, and fan speeds. It also detects removal of the computer cover. Data is reported to the DMI Service Provider and can be accessed through the DMI Browser or through DMI-compliant system management software. System management software, such as IBM Netfinity Services or Intel LANDesk Client Manager can be used to send an alert to the user or to the system administrator if a problem occurs. IBM AssetCare is an application that configures and retrieves data from the Enhanced Asset Information Area in your computer. The Enhanced Asset Information Area is an EEPROM that provides component tracking and theft detection capabilities. IBM AssetCare makes it possible to track leasing, warranty, and user and system information, as well as serial numbers for major system components. You can also use IBM AssetCare to create personalized data fields that, with the use of DMI-compliant network management software, provide you with space for customized information. IBM AssetCare can issue a DMI-compliant alert when it detects configuration changes. In addition, you can use a wireless radio frequency reader Chapter 2. Getting Started 17

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computers, whether they are stand-alone or linked to a network.
Each DMI-compliant component registers its information with the
DMI Service Provider, and this information is stored in a
Management Information Format (MIF) database.
The DMI Service
Provider handles requests and miscellaneous commands from
management applications (such as Intel LANDesk Client Manager),
retrieving the requested information from the MIF database, or
passing requests on to DMI-compliant products, as needed.
Support
documentation is built into the DMI Browser's Help system.
DM BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation gathers hardware information that
would otherwise be hard to access once a computer is up and
running.
DM BIOS Instrumentation retrieves information from the
computer BIOS and allows this information to be viewed through
the DMI Browser.
The hardware information reported includes
memory configuration, cache size, USB support, product number,
system serial number, BIOS version, microprocessor information,
system slot information, and more.
IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation monitors system-board
temperatures, system voltages, and fan speeds.
It also detects
removal of the computer cover.
Data is reported to the DMI Service
Provider and can be accessed through the DMI Browser or through
DMI-compliant system management software.
System management
software, such as IBM Netfinity Services or Intel LANDesk Client
Manager can be used to send an alert to the user or to the system
administrator if a problem occurs.
IBM AssetCare is an application that configures and retrieves data
from the Enhanced Asset Information Area in your computer.
The
Enhanced Asset Information Area is an EEPROM that provides
component tracking and theft detection capabilities.
IBM AssetCare
makes it possible to track leasing, warranty, and user and system
information, as well as serial numbers for major system components.
You can also use IBM AssetCare to create personalized data fields
that, with the use of DMI-compliant network management software,
provide you with space for customized information.
IBM AssetCare
can issue a DMI-compliant alert when it detects configuration
changes.
In addition, you can use a wireless radio frequency reader
Chapter 2.
Getting Started
17