Using Fault Management Alerts; Identifying A Fault Management Alert; Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences - Compaq Armada M300 Series Reference Manual

12-2 Intelligent Manageability

Using Fault Management Alerts

Identifying a Fault Management Alert

The computer is preset to monitor certain hardware components. If problems are
found, the following alerts may display.

Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences

All alerts can be displayed on-screen whether or not the computer is connected
to the network. When the computer is connected to the network, all alerts except
a battery charge fault alert are reported to the network console.
Alert preferences are set in the Alert Properties window.
Hard drive alert—Warns up to 72 hours in advance of impending hard
drive problems; can initiate an optional software backup.
System temperature alert—Prevents critical overheating. As the
system temperature rises, this feature first adjusts fan and CPU (central
processing unit) speed, then displays an alert, then shuts down the
system if necessary.
Battery fault alerts—Report charging problems and battery pack
failure.
Monitor alert—Diagnoses and displays external monitor operational
problems.
Memory alert—Reports memory expansion board configuration
changes when a memory expansion board is removed, added, or
reconfigured. The report includes both the previous and current
configurations.
To access Alert Properties, select the Intelligent Manageability icon on
the taskbar.
For Help, select the Help button in Alert Properties.
For information about setting alerts in a networked environment, select
StartÅCompaq Information CenterÅ Intelligent Manageability, then
search for Configuring Compaq Insight Management Agents.