Using Electronic Serial Numbers; To Ensure Serial Number Security - HP OmniBook 3000 - Notebook PC Manual

Using Electronic Serial Numbers

Beginning with the OmniBook 3000 and OmniBook 800 notebooks, Hewlett-Packard
ships OmniBooks with an electronic serial number. This will be continued on all
future products.
An electronic serial number can help IT managers track assets and software
configurations. The serial number can also be used for tracking lost or stolen
notebooks.
The Desktop Management Interface (DMI) TopTOOLS application shipped with our
new products can be used to read the serial number locally or remotely across a
network. This serial number offers OmniBooks key competitive advantages.

To ensure serial number security

To support electronic serial numbers, HP will check for the serial number at
configuration of the Motherboard, in manufacturing, and through support services.
Manufacturing
All OmniBooks will have electronic serial numbers set in manufacturing.
Service
If an OmniBook motherboard is replaced, the HP authorized repair facility must
program the electronic serial number before returning the unit to the customer.
OmniBook motherboard Configuration
If for some reason the electronic serial number is not set, the OmniBook will prompt
with the following message and wait for a key press when powered on for the first
time:
Invalid Electronic Serial Number
Press any key to continue
After a key press, the OmniBook continues the normal boot process.
Features and Specifications
Using Electronic Serial Numbers
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