System Configuration 2-31What is the default state of the processor serial number?The default state of the processor serial number is on, until the Processor Serial Number ControlUtility is installed. Once the Processor Serial Number Control Utility is installed, it turns theprocessor serial number off by default. You can use the utility to turn on the processor serialnumber.Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge?No, generally not. Websites cannot read serial numbers unless you allow them to download aprogram that can read the processor serial number. Almost all browsers are configured to warnusers whenever they download 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 does not, in the absences ofadvance and express consent of a user, collect serial number data that is otherwise identifiedwith a user.Which programs and/or websites currently use the processor serial number?You can find a complete list of programs that can take advantage of the processor serial numberand other new capabilities of the Pentium III processor atttp://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 the processor serial numberenabled. The control utility allows you to check the status by:! Viewing the icon itself. The disabled icon shows a red circle with a white “x.”! Clicking the task tray icon and selecting the “Status” menu item. Or you can select themenu from the tool tip shown when you position the mouse over the task tray icon.Intel Technical SupportFor world wide 7 days a week, 24 hours a day technical support, please visit the Intel supportwebsite 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 see http://support.intel.com/support/feedback.htm.
