3.3.2SMART Hard Drive Fault Prediction

The SMART hard drive monitors hard drive activity to predict failures and, in some cases, fix faults before failures occur. Fault prediction and failure indication parameters, such as abnormal variations in spinup and seek times, or non-correctable read and write errors, are tracked to determine the hard drive condition. Should these errors become significant, the computer displays a warning message. The warning gives you time to back up the hard drive and replace it prior to experiencing downtime or loss of data. The Prefailure Warranty for SMART hard drives allows you to replace these drives, free of charge, before the drives fail.

SMART hard drives are compliant with the Small Form Factor Committee Specification for Self- Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART). SMART is the industry standard technology, pioneered by Compaq and originally called IntelliSafe, that allows you to prevent data loss and minimize downtime, in concert with Compaq Insight Management Agents.

3.3.3Drive Protection System

The Compaq Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives installed in select Compaq Deskpro computers. DPS is designed to help diagnose problems that might result in unwarranted hard drive replacement. When Compaq Deskpro Computers are built, each installed hard drive is tested using DPS and a permanent record of key information is written onto the drive. Each time DPS is run, test results are written to the hard drive. You can use this information to help diagnose conditions that caused you to run the DPS software.

3.3.4Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring

Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring monitors the integrity of data as it is transferred between an Ultra ATA hard drive and the system ’s core logic. If the computer detects an abnormal number of transmission errors, the computer displays a Local Alert message with recommended actions. An alert is also sent over the network to the system administrator.

3.3.5ECC 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.

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3.3.6Surge-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.

3.3.7Thermal 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.

3-8Intelligent Manageability