Compaq M300 manual Using Fault Management Alerts, Identifying a Fault Management Alert

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Using Fault Management Alerts

Identifying a Fault Management Alert

The computer is preset to monitor certain hardware components. If problems are found, the following alerts may display.

■Hard drive alert—Warns up to 72 hours in advance of impending hard drive problems; can initiate an optional software backup.

■System temperature alert—Prevents critical overheating. As the system temperature rises, this feature first adjusts fan and CPU (central processing unit) speed, then displays an alert, then shuts down the system if necessary.

■Battery fault alerts—Report charging problems and battery pack failure.

■Monitor alert—Diagnoses and displays external monitor operational problems.

■Memory alert—Reports memory expansion board configuration changes when a memory expansion board is removed, added, or reconfigured. The report includes both the previous and current configurations.

Setting Fault Management Alert Preferences

All alerts can be displayed on-screen whether or not the computer is connected to the network. When the computer is connected to the network, all alerts except a battery charge fault alert are reported to the network console.

Alert preferences are set in the Alert Properties window.

■To access Alert Properties, select the Intelligent Manageability icon on the taskbar.

■For Help, select the Help button in Alert Properties.

■For information about setting alerts in a networked environment, select Start⊕Compaq Information Center⊕ Intelligent Manageability, then

search for Configuring Compaq Insight Management Agents.