Installation; Processor Serial Number; Frequently Asked Questions - NEC POWERMATE 2000 Service And Reference Manual

Installation

The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility (version 1.0) comes already
installed on the system. The system ships with the processor serial number
turned off.

Processor Serial Number

The Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor, is an
identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is unique, and when
used in conjunction with other identification methods, can be used to identify
the system or user. This number can be used in a wide variety of applications
which benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.
The processor serial number is analogous to a conventional serial number, with
these important differences:
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A software application can read the processor serial number.
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You can enable or disable the reading of the serial number via utility
programs such as this one, or via the BIOS, depending on the system
configuration.
For additional information about the Pentium III processor and the processor
serial number, visit

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of the processor serial number?
You can use the processor serial number in applications which benefit from
stronger forms of system and user identification.
Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number?
Intel believes the processor serial number can provide compelling benefits to
users. They are developing features in conjunction with the processor serial
number to allow responsible service providers to provide services which
maintain your privacy. However, if you are concerned that a given
application/service using your processor number might impact your privacy, you
can turn off the processor serial number using the utility.
What is the default state of the processor serial number?
The default state of the processor serial number is on, until the Processor Serial
Number Control Utility is installed. Once the Processor Serial Number Control
Utility is installed, it turns the processor serial number off by default. You can
use the utility to turn on the processor serial number.
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