Compaq Deskpro 2000 Service & Reference Manual page 5

chapter 3
Desktop Management
3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment ...............................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Remote System Installation.......................................................................................3-2
3.2 Asset Tracking and Security ..............................................................................................3-3
3.2.1 Password Security .....................................................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Smart Cover Sensor...................................................................................................3-7
3.2.3 Smart Cover Lock .....................................................................................................3-8
3.2.4 Master Boot Record Security ....................................................................................3-9
3.2.5 The Kensington Cable Lock Provision ...................................................................3-10
3.2.6 Fingerprint Identification Technology ....................................................................3-10
3.3 Fault Notification and Recovery ......................................................................................3-11
3.3.1 Processor Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty ...............................................3-11
3.3.2 SMART Hard Drive Fault Prediction for IDE Drives.............................................3-11
3.3.3 Drive Protection System for IDE Drives.................................................................3-11
3.3.4 Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring .............................................................................3-11
3.3.5 ECC Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty .......................................................3-12
3.3.6 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply .................................................................................3-12
3.3.7 Thermal Sensor .......................................................................................................3-12
3.4 Software Updating and Management...............................................................................3-12
3.4.1 Local ROM Flash ....................................................................................................3-13
3.4.2 Remote ROM Flash.................................................................................................3-13
3.4.3 FailSafe Boot Block ROM ......................................................................................3-14
3.4.4 Remote Security Management ................................................................................3-16
3.4.5 Remote Wakeup and Remote Shutdown.................................................................3-16
3.4.6 NIC Alert.................................................................................................................3-16
3.4.7 Replicating Original Setup ......................................................................................3-17
3.4.8 Dual-State Power Button.........................................................................................3-17
3.4.9 Power Management.................................................................................................3-18
3.4.10 World Wide Web Site ...........................................................................................3-18
3.5 Building Blocks and Partners...........................................................................................3-19
3.5.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) ...................................................................3-19
3.5.2 Wired for Management ...........................................................................................3-19
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Contents
Altiris eXpress ..............................................................................................................3-2
PC Transplant Pro and PC Transplant for Compaq......................................................3-3
Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup................................................3-5
Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup.........................................3-5
Entering a Power-On Password ....................................................................................3-6
Changing a Power-On or Setup Password....................................................................3-6
Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password......................................................................3-6
National Keyboard Delimiter Characters .....................................................................3-7
Clearing Passwords.......................................................................................................3-7
Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level ........................................................3-7
Locking the Smart Cover Lock ....................................................................................3-8
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock.................................................................................3-8
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key............................................................................3-8
Before You Partition or Format the Current Bootable Disk .......................................3-10
Using Remote ROM Flash..........................................................................................3-13