System Requirements
he Intel Processor Serial Number Control utility requires:
a Pentium III
TWindows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (or later), or Windows 2000 2 megabytes of hard drive space.
Installation
he Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility (version 1.0) comes on the NEC Application and Driver CD. Run setup.exe from the directory where you unzip the file.
Processor Serial Number
he Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor, is an identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is unique, and when used in conjunction with other identification methods, can be used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in a wide variety of applications which benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.
he processor serial number is analogous to a conventional serial number, with these important differences:
TA software application can read the processor serial number.
You can disable the reading of the serial number via utility programs such as this one, or via the BIOS, depending on the system configuration.
For additional information about the Pentium III processor and the processor serial number, visit www.intel.com/pentiumiii.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of the processor serial number?
You can use the processor serial number in applications which benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.
