Securing the Computer 6-17
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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To enable/disable the reporting of the processor serial
number by the processor to software
—Select Advanced
menu
!
Device Options.
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To specify how the computer recognizes multiple,
identical docking bases that are identically equipped
—
Select Advanced menu
!
Device Options. (Select Disable
to recognize the docking abases as a single docking base;
select Enable to recognize the docking bases individually,
by serial number.)
3. To enter your information or preferences, press
F10
.
4. To save your information or preferences, then close Computer
Setup and restart the computer, select File
!
Save Changes
and Exit, then press
Enter
.
5. When prompted to confirm your action, press
F10
.
Entering and Displaying System Information in Compaq
Computer Security
Entering Computer, Docking Base, and Battery Pack
Identifications in Compaq Computer Security
1. Access the Compaq Computer Security window:
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Select Start
!
Settings
!
Control Panel. Select the Compaq
Computer Security icon.
or
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Right-click the Compaq Computer Security icon in the
Windows taskbar, then select Security Properties.
2. Select the Information tab.
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To view or enter information about the computer
—
Select System in the Manageable Devices list. View or
enter information in the following text boxes:
❏
The Serial Number box is Read Only.
❏
The Asset Tag box can be used to describe the
computer using no more than 16 alphanumeric
characters.
❏
The Ownership Tag box can be used to describe the
ownership of the computer using no more than 80
alphanumeric characters.