„￿Installing an operating system.

„￿Installing application software or drivers.

To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right corner of the Compaq logo screen. Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the process.

3.2Asset 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

Purpose

Removable Media

Prevents booting from the removable media drives.

Boot Control

 

Removable Media

Prevents writing to the removable media drives.

Write Control

 

Serial, Parallel, USB,

Prevents transfer of data through the integrated serial, parallel, USB (universal

or Infrared Interface

serial bus), or infrared interface.

Control

 

Power-On Password

Prevents use of the computer until the password is entered. This can apply to

 

both initial computer startup and restarts.

Setup Password

Prevents reconfiguration of the computer (use of the Computer Setup utility)

 

until the password is entered.

Smart Cover

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.

 

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3-2Intelligent Manageability