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• Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
Desktop Management Interface provides a common path for users to access information about all
aspects of a computer. The information includes processor type, installation date, connected printers and
other peripherals, power sources, maintenance history, and so on.
• ErP LPS compliance mode
The energy-related products directive (ErP) lowest power state (LPS) compliance mode reduces the
consumption of electricity when your computer is in sleep or off mode. For more information, see
"Enabling or disabling ErP LPS compliance mode" on page 58.
• Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)
Preboot Execution Environment enables computers to start through a network interface independent of
data storage drives (such as hard disk drives) or installed operating systems.
• System Management (SM) Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) and SM software
The SMBIOS specification defines data structures and access methods that can be used to read
management data stored in the BIOS of a computer.
• Wake on LAN
Wake on LAN is an Ethernet computer networking standard that allows a computer to be turned on
or woken up by a network message. The message usually is sent by a program running on another
computer on the same LAN.
• Wake on Ring
Wake on Ring, sometimes referred to as Wake on Modem, is a specification that allows supported
computers and devices to resume from sleep or hibernation mode.
• Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
Windows Management Instrumentation is a set of extensions to the Windows Driver Model. It provides an
operating system interface through which instrumented components provide information and notification.
Security features
• Ability to enable and disable devices and USB connectors
For more information, see "Enabling or disabling a device" on page 57.
• A variety of passwords to deter unauthorized use of your computer
For more information, see "Preventing unauthorized access to your computer" on page 54.
• Computrace Agent software embedded in firmware
The Computrace Agent software is an IT asset management and computer theft recovery solution.
The software detects if changes have been made on the computer, such as hardware, software, or
the computer call-in location. You might have to purchase a subscription to activate the Computrace
Agent software.
• Startup sequence control
For more information, see "Changing the startup device sequence permanently" on page 60.
• Startup without keyboard or mouse
Your computer is able to log in to the operating system without keyboard or mouse connected.
• Support for a computer lock (available on some models)
For more information, see "Locking your computer" on page 53.
Preinstalled operating system
Your computer is preinstalled with one of the following operating systems:
• Windows 7 operating system
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