IBM 300PL Software Manual - page 22
IBM SMART Reaction Client
Intel
LANDesk
Client Manager 3.1
Notes:
1. Some computer models might not include all of the components of IBM System
Management Tools.
2. IBM Alert on LAN requires hardware support. This support is provided with
some computer models only.
Components of IBM System Management Tools:
A description of each of the
components of IBM System Management Tools follows:
DMI Service Provider 2.0 is a program that collects and manages information from
software and hardware products on desktop computers, whether they are stand-alone
or linked to a network. Each DMI-compliant component registers its information with
the DMI Service Provider, and this information is stored in a Management Information
Format (MIF) database. The DMI Service Provider handles requests and miscellaneous
commands from management applications (such as Intel LANDesk Client Manager),
retrieving the requested information from the MIF database, or passing requests on to
DMI-compliant products, as needed. Support documentation is built into the DMI
Browser's Help system.
DM BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation gathers hardware information that would otherwise be
hard to access once a computer is up and running. DM BIOS Instrumentation
retrieves information from the computer BIOS and allows this information to be
viewed through the DMI Browser. The hardware information reported includes
memory configuration, cache size, USB support, product number, system serial
number, BIOS version, microprocessor information, system slot information, and more.
IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation monitors system-board temperatures, system
voltages, and fan speeds. It also detects removal of the computer cover. Data is
reported to the DMI Service Provider and can be accessed through the DMI Browser or
through DMI-compliant system management software. System management software,
such as IBM Netfinity Services or Intel LANDesk Client Manager can be used to send
an alert to the user or to the system administrator if a problem occurs.
IBM AssetCare is an application that configures and retrieves data from the Enhanced
Asset Information Area in your computer. The Enhanced Asset Information Area is an
EEPROM that provides component tracking and theft detection capabilities. IBM
AssetCare makes it possible to track leasing, warranty, and user and system
information, as well as serial numbers for major system components. You can also use
IBM AssetCare to create personalized data fields that, with the use of DMI-compliant
network management software, provide you with space for customized information.
IBM AssetCare can issue a DMI-compliant alert when it detects configuration changes.
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