Dell OptiPlex 760 Service Manual

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Back to Contents PageAdvanced FeaturesDell™ OptiPlex™ 760 Service ManualLegacySelect Technology ControlManageabilityPhysical SecurityTrusted Platform Module (TPM)Security Management SoftwareComputer Tracking SoftwareAbout Smart Cards and Fingerprint ReadersHyperthreading and Multi-Core TechnologyPower Management for Windows XP and Windows VistaLegacySelect Technology ControlLegacySelect technology control offers legacy-full, legacy-reduced, or legacy-free solutions based on common platforms, hard drive images, and help deskprocedures. Control is provided to the administrator through system setup, Dell OpenManage™ IT Assistant, or Dell custom-factory integration.LegacySelect allows administrators to electronically activate or deactivate connectors and media devices that include serial and USB connectors, a parallelconnector, a floppy drive, PCI slots, and a PS/2 mouse. Connectors and media devices that are deactivated make resources available. You must restart thecomputer to effect the changes.ManageabilityDASHDASH (Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware) is a Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF) management initiative that standardizes themanageability interfaces for mobile and desktop hardware. The focus of the DASH architecture is to enable the remote management of desktop and mobilecomputing resources in a standard manner that is independent of operating state. Your computer supports early versions of the DASH initiative including thefollowing management profiles:l Base Desktop Mobilel Power State Managementl Boot Controll CPUl System Memoryl Fanl Power Supplyl Sensorl Physical Assetl Software InventoryActive Management TechnologyIntel Active Management Technology (iAMT) provides secure systems management capabilities that reduce IT costs and allow better discovery, healing, andprotection of networked computing assets. With iAMT, computers can be managed regardless of whether the computer is on, off, or the operating system ishung.Key benefits of iAMT are:l Reduced desk-side visitsl Automation of more management functionality through enablement of systems management console softwarel Improved securityNOTE: If you have chosen to use "None" (no manageability) or ASF, you will be unable to take advantage of DASH features and profiles.NOTE: iAMT can be configured using Dell Client Manager (DCM) 2.1.1 or later. For complete information on how to configure iAMT, see the Dell ClientManager 2.1.1 (or later) documentation on www.dell.com\openmanage. For more information about Dell's iAMT implementation, see the Client SystemsManagement Administrator's Guide available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.