Appendix
QDI ManageEasy V2.0
It is well known that guaranteeing the computer’s security and reliability is essential. Espe- cially today, effectively managing and monitoring the computer’s hardware is even more important; because processing and exchanging critical data through computer and network are happening everyday.
Moving with the computer’s development, the system of the computer will become more and more complex; at the same time, the control computer’s hardware will be strengthened. Today, it is possible to monitor and manage your complex hardware from Windows 9X and Windows NT. QDI ManageEasy is a system tool, a bridge between the complex hardware and OS, used to access hardware status and to execute control functions. It supports stronger functions for Windows 9X and Windows NT. These functions enables you to view more than one hundred of the basic information about the system and monitor some key reference data concerning computer health in real time. QDI ManageEasy also helps you to use remote access and control computers in your local area network. With QDI ManageE- asy, you can improve your management level.
Installation of QDI ManageEasy V2.0
Run Setup.exe from the utility CD directory \QME2 to install the QDI ManageEasy V2.0. The QDI ManageEasy Setup Wizard will guide you through the installation process. For detailed information on how to use QDI ManageEasy V2.0, please refer to the QDI ManageEasy V2.0 online help.
The BIOS of the mainboard is contained inside the Flash ROM. Severe viruses such as CIH virus are so dangerous that it may overwrite the BIOS of the mainboard. If the BIOS has been damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the following solution which protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.
There are two choices which implements this function.
1.Set the jumper (JAV) as closed, the BIOS can not be overwritten.
2.Set the jumper (JAV) as opened, meanwhile set “Flash Write Protect” as Enabled in AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup. In this way, the BIOS can not be overwritten, but the DMI information can be updated.
Norton AntiVirus
When you install Norton AntiVirus and accept options, your computer is safe. Norton AntiVirus automatically checks boot records for viruses at system startup, checks pro- grams for viruses at the time you use them, scans all local hard drives for viruses once per week, and monitors your computer for any activity that might indicate the work of a virus in action. It also scans files you download from the internet and checks floppy disks for boot viruses when you use them. The list below shows the most important tasks Norton AntiVirus helps you perform: scan for viruses on your computer; remove viruses from your com- puter; update your virus protection with LiveUpdate; quarantine an infected file.
You can go to the Symantec Web site to view an online tutorial: http://www.symantec.com/techsupp/tutorial/nav2001
Manual for PlatiniX 2 series
