Intelligent Manageability; Inventory Management - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series Reference Manual

Intelligent
Manageability

Inventory Management

Intelligent Manageability combines innovative hardware and
software technology with PC LAN management tools from
Compaq and other leading vendors to make Compaq personal
computers easier to inventory, troubleshoot, and protect.
Intelligent Manageability features focus on Inventory
Management, Fault Management, and Security Management.
For Windows 3.1 and non-Windows environments, AssetControl,
Fault Management, and Security Management features are
available only through the View System Information (INSPECT)
utility at computer startup.
Conducting a physical inventory of personal computers, key
components, and monitors can be time-consuming and costly.
AssetControl is Compaq's inventory management solution,
designed and built into new Compaq personal computers, key
components, and monitors that support the VESA DDC and
EDID standards.
Compaq's AssetControl features make it easy to maintain an
accurate, up-to-date inventory and help to lower the cost of
ownership. Detailed inventory information, including
manufacturer, model, serial number of the computer's hard drive
and monitor, asset tag, and ROM revision level can be viewed,
printed, or saved electronically using Compaq Insight Personal
Edition, Compaq Insight Manager, and network management
products from the Compaq Desktop Management Solutions
Partners.
AssetControl features:
Simplify and help to ensure accuracy of inventory and
accounting procedures.
Allow the system administrator to identify software and
revision levels remotely.
Streamline service calls by giving the administrator fast
access to the computer's configuration and history.
If the system board is replaced, the serial number must be
updated manually using Compaq Insight Personal Edition or it
will not be displayed correctly.
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