Ecc Fault Prediction And Prefailure Warranty; Surge-Tolerant Power Supply; Thermal Sensor; Software Updating And Management - Compaq Deskpro 2000 Service & Reference Manual

3.3.5

ECC Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty

When the computer encounters an excessive number of error checking and correcting (ECC)
memory errors, the computer displays a Local Alert message. This message contains detailed
information about the errant memory module, allowing you to take action before you experience
non-correctable memory errors. The Prefailure Warranty for ECC memory modules allows you to
replace these modules, free of charge, before the modules actually fail. ECC memory modules are
optional on all Compaq personal computers.
To use this feature, you must replace the standard DIMMs or RIMMs with ECC
DIMMs or ECC RIMMs.
3.3.6

Surge-Tolerant Power Supply

An integrated surge-tolerant power supply provides greater reliability when the computer is hit
with an unpredictable power surge. This power supply is rated to withstand a power surge of up to
2000 volts without incurring any system downtime or data loss.
3.3.7

Thermal Sensor

The thermal sensor is a hardware and software feature that tracks the internal temperature of the
computer. This feature displays a warning message when the normal range is exceeded, which
gives you time to take action before internal components are damaged or data is lost.
3.4

Software Updating and Management

Compaq provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktop computers—
Altiris eXpress, Altiris PC Transplant Pro, PC Transplant for Compaq, Insight Manager LC,
System Software Manager, and Remote Management Setup Utilities. Using Insight Manager LC,
you can also monitor a workgroup of PCs from a central console and remotely update the system
software, security settings, flash ROM, or hardware device drivers, for each of the managed PCs
individually.
System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility that lets you update system-level software on
multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a PC client system, SSM detects both
hardware and software versions, then updates the appropriate software from a central repository,
also known as a file store. Support software that works with SSM is flagged with the PC
Lifecycle Management icon on the Compaq Web site. To download the utility or to obtain more
information on SSM, visit the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com/im.
In addition to its PC configuration capabilities mentioned in a previous section, Altiris eXpress
also includes easy to use software distribution capabilities. You can use Altiris eXpress to update
operating systems and application software from a central console. When used in conjunction
with SSM, Altiris eXpress can also update ROM BIOS and device driver software.
Finally, the Compaq Remote Management Setup Utilities, when integrated with Management
Solutions Partners products, deliver an on-going management solution. These utilities supplement
the capabilities of Solutions Partners products for distributing new applications, device drivers,
and other system software. The Compaq Web site include updated ROM images and device
drivers which can be distributed to client PCs using these software tools.
For more information, refer to the online Remote Management Administrators Guide. The
Remote Management Administrators Guide is included with the Remote Management Setup
Utilities, which are available on the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com/support/files/index.html. The following sections provide information on using
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