Asset Tracking And Security - Compaq Deskpro EN Series Maintenance & Service Manual

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Asset Tracking and Security

Compaq AssetControl features incorporated into the computer provide key asset tracking data that
can be managed using Management Solutions Partners products. Seamless, automatic integration
between AssetControl features and Solutions Partners products enables you to choose the
management tool that is best suited to your environment and to leverage your investment in
existing tools.
Compaq computers are manufactured with the hardware and firmware required to fully support
the DMI 2.0 standard.
Compaq also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable computer components and
information. DriveLock prevents unauthorized access to data stored on the hard disk, even when
removed from the computer. Remote Security Management enables the system administrator to
centrally establish and manage policies for hardware-based security features, such as the Smart
Cover Lock and the Ownership tag, for networked PCs. Another solution integrates Memory
Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts with Compaq Insight Manager to deliver proactive
notification of tampering with a computer's internal components.
Security features described in the table below can be established from the Compaq
Computer Setup Utilities menu.
Feature
Removable
Media Boot
Control
Removable
Media Write
Control
Serial, Parallel,
USB, or Infrared
Interface
Control
Power-On
Password
QuickLock/
QuickBlank
Setup Password
Smart Cover
Sensor
Purpose
Prevents booting from the removable media drives.
Prevents writing to the removable media drives.
Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial, parallel, USB (universal
serial bus), or infrared interface.
Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered. This can apply to both
initial computer startup and restarts.
Disables keyboard and mouse interface, and can blank the screen without exiting
applications. The power-on password must be set to enable QuickLock/
QuickBlank.
Prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility) until
the password is entered.
Indicates that computer cover or side panel has been removed. Can be set to
require the setup password to restart the computer, after the cover or side panel
has been removed.
Compaq Deskpro EN Series, Small Form Factor and Net PC Models
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