3-40 Configuring the SystemCan a website read my serial number without my knowledge?No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allowthem to download a program which can read the processor serial number.Almost all browsers are configured to warn users whenever theydownload executable software. Unless you disable the warning in thebrowser, you should receive a notification.Does Intel track serial numbers?Generally not, other than related to the manufacturing process. Intel doesnot, in the absences of advance and express consent of a user, collectserial number data which is otherwise identified with a user.Which programs and/or websites currently use the processorserial number?You can find a complete list of programs which can take advantage of theprocessor serial number and other new capabilities of the Pentium IIIprocessor at http://www.intel.com/pentiumiii/utility.htm.How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on?The vast majority of Pentium III processor-based systems ship with theprocessor serial number enabled. The control utility allows you to checkthe status by:! Viewing the icon itself. The disabled icon shows a red circle with awhite ìx.î! Clicking the task tray icon and selecting the ìStatusî menu item. Oryou can select the menu from the tool tip shown when you position themouse over the task tray icon.Technical SupportFor world wide 7 days a week, 24 hours a day technical support, pleasevisit the Intel support website at http://support.intel.com.Email: support@intel.com.In the United States, call 800-628-8686 from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Pacific Standard Time.For world wide phone contacts, please seehttp://support.intel.com/support/feedback.htm.
