Asset Management
Asset Control enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information from any Compaq computer connected to the network. This information can be used to assist in tracking and maintaining the computer and its components. It provides the following information:
■Inventory information— A network administrator can retrieve information about the computer via the network by using Compaq Insight Manager or any PC management tool provided by Compaq Solution Partners. The following Asset Control information can be retrieved:
■Manufacturer, model, and serial number of Compaq computers, monitors, hard drives, battery packs, memory boards, processor speeds, and operating systems
■Asset tag
■System board and ROM revision levels
■BIOS settings
■Diagnostic information— Using Diagnostics for Windows provides the performance status of hard drives, ports, video, sound, and other components.
Once displayed, all of the above information can be viewed, printed, or saved.
Fault Management
The Fault Management utilities minimize downtime and data loss by monitoring system performance and generating the following alerts:
■Hard drive alert— warns you up to 72 hours in advance of impending hard drive problems and can automatically start optional backup software.
■System temperature alert— reports overheating. As the system temperatures rise, this utility first adjusts fan speed and other cooling components, then displays an alert, then shuts down the system.
■Battery pack alert— reports charging problems and battery pack failure.