IBM 300GL Type 6275, User Manual

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A note about DMI
The BIOS (basic input output system) of your computer supports the Desktop
Management Interface (DMI). DMI provides an industry standard mechanism
for gathering system information so network administrators can remotely
monitor and control hardware and software components. DMI might be
compared to with other management interfaces such as Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP). DMI has the advantage of being supported
across all major operating systems and by all major network-management
packages, including TME 10 NetFinity and Intel LANDesk Client Manager.
Built-in network protocols
Note:
The following information is for PC 300PL models only.
Networking features such as remote program load (RPL) and dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) help a network administrator control your computer
remotely. The integrated Ethernet supports both of these features.
Contact your network administrator to determine how your computer should be
configured for your specific network environment.
Asset ID capability
Note:
The following information is for PC 300PL models only.
For the latest information on personal computer security features, visit the IBM
SystemCare home page at:
http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/desktop/assetid/
IBM provides the basis for Asset ID 6 support in your computer. Asset ID provides
the capability to access information about your computer that is stored in an
EEPROM module on the system board using a radio-frequency-enabled portable
scanner.
The Asset ID EEPROM contains pre-recorded information about the system,
including its configuration and the serial numbers of key components. The Asset ID
EEPROM also includes a number of blank fields you can record with your choice of
end-user information. The Asset ID can be scanned from a short distance. The
6 Asset ID allows your personal computer to be scanned by various radio frequency-emitting devices
supplied by independent companies. Asset ID is intended for use only with radio frequency
equipment that meets ANSI/IEEE C95.1 1991 RF Radiation Limits.
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