A-12 PowerMate ES 5250 Series Release Notes
Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number?
Intel believes the processor serial number can provide compelling benefits to
users. They are developing features in conjunction with the processor serial
number to allow responsible service providers to provide services which
maintain your privacy. However, if you are concerned that a given
application/service using your processor number might impact your privacy, you
can turn off the processor serial number using the utility or the BIOS setting.
What is the default state of the processor serial number?
The default state of the processor serial number is on, until the Processor Serial
Number Control utility is installed. Once the Processor Serial Number Control
utility is installed, it turns the processor serial number off by default. You can
use the utility to turn on the processor serial number.
Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge?
No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allow them
to download a program which can read the processor serial number. Almost all
browsers are configured to warn users whenever they download executable
software. Unless you disable the warning in the browser, you should receive a
notification.
Does Intel track serial numbers?
Generally not, other than related to the manufacturing process. Intel does not, in
the absences of advance and express consent of a user, collect serial number
data which is otherwise identified with a user.
Which programs and/or websites currently use the processor serial
number?
You can find a complete list of programs which can take advantage of the
processor serial number and other new capabilities of the Pentium III processor
at
http://www.intel.com/pentiumiii/utility.htm
.
How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on?
The control utility allows you to check the status by:
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Viewing the icon itself. The disabled icon shows a red circle with a
white “x.”
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Clicking the task tray icon and selecting the “Status” menu item. Or you
can select the menu from the tool tip shown when you position the mouse
over the task tray icon.
