System Configuration 2-23
PowerMate Driver CD
The PowerMate Driver CD provides drivers for peripheral equipment that is available for
purchase to use with your PowerMate system. The equipment and the drivers are fully tested by
NECC to ensure their compatibility with the PowerMate system. If you need drivers for
peripheral devices you are adding to your system, use this CD.
The PowerMate Driver CD is easy to use. Start the system, and then insert the PowerMate
Driver CD. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the required drivers.
Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility
The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility is a Windows program that enables or
disables the reading of the Pentium III processor serial number by software. This function lets
you control which software programs or websites have permission to read the processor serial
number. When installed, the utility runs automatically each time the system powers on.
This utility places an icon in the Windows system tray. The icon provides a visual status of the
processor serial number. You have the option of hiding the system tray icon. You can enable or
disable the processor serial number at any time. However, enabling the serial number requires
restarting the system.
The following information describes:
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system requirements
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installation procedures
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processor serial number features
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FAQs
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technical support.
System Requirements
The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility requires:
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a Pentium III processor-based system
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Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (or later), or Windows 2000
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2 megabytes of hard drive space.
Installation
The Intel Processor Serial Number Control Utility (version 1.0) comes already installed on the
system. The system ships with the processor serial number turned off.
Processor Serial Number
The Intel processor serial number, a feature of the Pentium III processor, is an identifier for the
processor. The processor serial number is unique, and when used in conjunction with other
identification methods, can be used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in a
wide variety of applications which benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification.
The processor serial number is analogous to a conventional serial number, with these important
differences:
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A software application can read the processor serial number.
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You can enable or disable the reading of the serial number via utility programs such as this
one, or via the BIOS, depending on the system configuration.
Summary of Contents for POWERMATE ES Series
Page 12: ...1 System Overview Configurations Features Components...
Page 29: ...2 6 System Configuration System Board Jumper Settings...
Page 71: ...4 System Boards System Board Riser Board...
Page 90: ...6 Preventive Maintenance System Cleaning Keyboard Cleaning Mouse Cleaning...
Page 93: ...7 Troubleshooting Checklist Diagnostics...
Page 102: ...8 NECC Information Services Service Telephone Numbers Technical Support...