iv Contents
2.5 Computer Diagnostics ........................................................................................................2-8
2.5.1 Create a Diagnostics Diskette....................................................................................2-8
Deskpro EP Series, Deskpro EN Series, and Deskpro EN Series, Small Form Factor.2-8
Deskpro EN Series........................................................................................................2-8
2.5.2 Computer Checkup (TEST).......................................................................................2-8
2.5.3 View System Information (INSPECT)......................................................................2-9
Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT).............2-9
2.5.4 Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition (Compaq Diagnostics for Windows)2-10
Using Compaq Insight Personal Edition.....................................................................2-11
Running Diagnostic Tests...........................................................................................2-11
2.6 Protecting Your Software.................................................................................................2-12
2.6.1 Ordering Backup Diskettes......................................................................................2-12
2.6.2 The Compaq Restore CD.........................................................................................2-12
2.7 Intelligent Manageability..................................................................................................2-13
2.8 Initial Configuration and Deployment..............................................................................2-14
2.8.1 Remote System Installation .....................................................................................2-14
2.9 Asset Tracking and Security.............................................................................................2-15
2.9.1 Password Security....................................................................................................2-16
Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup..............................................2-16
Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup.......................................2-17
Entering a Power-On Password ..................................................................................2-17
Changing a Power-On or Setup Password..................................................................2-17
Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password....................................................................2-18
National Keyboard Delimiter Characters....................................................................2-18
Clearing Passwords.....................................................................................................2-18
2.9.2 Smart Cover Sensor.................................................................................................2-19
Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level.......................................................2-19
2.9.3 Smart Cover Lock....................................................................................................2-19
Locking the Smart Cover Lock...................................................................................2-19
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ...............................................................................2-20
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key..........................................................................2-20
2.9.4 QuickLock/QuickBlank...........................................................................................2-20
Enabling QuickLock and QuickBlank........................................................................2-20
Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse Interface.............................................................2-21
Enabling the Keyboard and Mouse Interface..............................................................2-21
2.9.5 The Cable Lock Provision .......................................................................................2-21
2.10 Fault Notification and Recovery.....................................................................................2-22
2.10.1 Pentium II Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty ............................................2-22
2.10.2 SMART Hard Drive Fault Prediction....................................................................2-22
2.10.3 Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring............................................................................2-22
2.10.4 ECC Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty......................................................2-22
2.10.5 Proactive Backup...................................................................................................2-23
2.10.6 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply................................................................................2-23
2.10.7 Thermal Sensor......................................................................................................2-23
2.11 Software Updating and Management .............................................................................2-24
2.11.1 Remote ROM Flash...............................................................................................2-24
Using Remote ROM Flash..........................................................................................2-24
FailSafe Boot Block ROM..........................................................................................2-25
2.11.2 Remote Security Management...............................................................................2-27
2.11.3 Remote Wakeup and Remote Shutdown ...............................................................2-27
2.11.4 Replicating Original Setup.....................................................................................2-28
2.11.5 Dual-State Power Button .......................................................................................2-28
2.11.6 Power Management ...............................................................................................2-28
2.11.7 Enhanced Support Software CD and World Wide Web Site.................................2-29