Desktop Management Guide

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Fault Notification and Recovery

Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative

hardware and software technology to prevent the loss of critical data

and minimize unplanned downtime.

When a fault occurs, the computer displays a Local Alert message

containing a description of the fault and any recommended actions.

You can then view current system health by using the HP Client

Manager. If the computer is connected to a network managed by HP

Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, or other sytem management

applications, the computer also sends a fault notice to the network

management application.

Drive Protection System

The Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the

hard drives installed in select HP computers. DPS is designed to help

diagnose problems that might result in unwarranted hard drive

replacement.

When HP computers are built, each installed hard drive is tested using

DPS, and a permanent record of key information is written onto the

drive. Each time DPS is run, test results are written to the hard drive.

Your service provider can use this information to help diagnose

conditions that caused you to run the DPS software. Refer to the

Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on using DPS.

Surge-Tolerant Power Supply

An integrated surge-tolerant power supply provides greater reliability

when the computer is hit with an unpredictable power surge. This

power supply is rated to withstand a power surge of up to 2000 volts

without incurring any system downtime or data loss.

Thermal Sensor

The thermal sensor is a hardware and software feature that tracks the

internal temperature of the computer. This feature displays a warning

message when the normal range is exceeded, which gives you time to

take action before internal components are damaged or data is lost.