User Guide

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Asset Management
AssetControl enables component information to be retrieved when on the road or
connected to the network.
AssetControl also enables the network administrator to remotely retrieve information
from any Compaq computer connected to the network. The information can be used to
assist in tracking and maintaining the computer and its components. It provides the
following information:
■ Inventory information—The network administrator can retrieve information
about the computer over the network by using Compaq Insight Manager or any PC
management tool provided by Compaq Solution Partners. Asset control information
retrieved from the computer includes:
■ 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—Diagnostics for Windows includes information on hard
drives, ports, and video, sound, and other components. This application also allows
the user to run multithreaded tests on hardware components. If problems are found,
recommendations are provided.
All of the above information can be viewed, printed, or saved.