Intel® processor serial number control utility Version 1.03 Read Me Notes. 1/21/99 Table of Contents Utility overview System requirements Installation Processor serial number overview Processor serial number FAQ Technical support Known problems and limitations Utility overview The Intel® processor serial number control utility is a Windows*? program that enables or disables the reading of the Pentium (R) III processor serial number by software. This allows users to control which software programs or websites have permission to read the processor serial number. When installed, the utility runs automatically each time the system is started. This utility places an icon in the Windows* system tray to provide the user with a visual indication of the state of the processor serial number feature. The user has the option of hiding the system tray icon. Disabling the processor serial number can be done at anytime, but enabling the serial requires the system to be restarted. System Requirements The Intel processor serial number control utility requires o A Pentium III processor-based system o Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0 (or later?) o 2 megabytes of hard disk Installation Run setup.exe from the directory where you unzipped the file. Note: Attempting to install this utility on system which doesn’t contain a Pentium III processor will generate an error message. Processor serial number overview The Intel processor serial number is a new feature of the Pentium III processor which serves as an identifier for the processor. The processor serial number is designed to be unique, and when used in conjunction with other identification methods can be used to identify the system or user. This number can be used in wide variety of applications that benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification. The processor serial number is analogous to a conventional serial number, with several important differences. o It can be read by a software applications o Reading can be disabled via utility programs such as this one, or via the BIOS, depending on system configuration. For additional information about the Pentium III processor and the processor serial number please visit, www.intel.com/pentiumiii Processor serial number and control utility FAQ. 1. What are the benefits of the processor serial number. 1A.Processor serial number will be used in applications that benefit from stronger forms of system and user identification, such as o Applications using security capabilities o Asset management o Secure chat 2. Why would I want to turn off my processor serial number. 2A. Intel believes that processor serial number will provide compelling benefits to users and is developing features in conjunction with processor serial number that allow responsible service providers to provide services that maintain your privacy. However, if you are concerned about how a given application/service is using the processor number may impact your privacy, you have the option of turning it off using the Intel processor serial number control utility. 3. What is the default state of the processor serial number. 3A. The default state of the processor serial number is on, until the processor serial number control utility is installed. Once the processor serial number control utility is installed, it turns the processor serial number off by default. The user may turn the processor serial number on using the utility. 4. Can a website read my serial number without my knowledge? 4A. No, generally not. Websites can not read your serial number unless you allow them to download a program which can read the processor serial number. Almost all browser are configured to warn users whenever they download executable software. Unless, you disable the warning in your browser, you should receive a notification. 5. Does Intel track serial numbers? 5A. Generally not, other than related to the manufacturing process. Intel will not, absent advance and express consent of a user, collect serial number data which is otherwise identified with a user. 6. What programs and/or website currently use the processor serial number? 6A. A complete list of programs that take advantage of the processor serial number, and other new capabilities of the Pentium III processor is can be found at www.intel.com/pentiumiii/utility.htm. 7. How can I tell if my processor serial number is turned on? 7A. The vast majority of Pentium III processor-based system are shipped with the processor serial number enabled. The control utility allows you to check the status by 1) by the icon itself (the disabled icon shows a red circle with a white "x", 2) selecting the "Status" menu item by clicking on the task tray icon, or 3) from the tool tip shown when the mouse is positioned over the task tray icon. Known Problems or Errata The technical support number in the help file is incorrect. The correct telephone number for Customer Support for Japan is 0298-47-0800 (Intel HotLine Service). Technical Support For worldwide 24x7, technical support please visit our support website at http://support.intel.com Email: support@intel.com In the US call 800-628-8686 05:00-17:00 Pacific Standard Time For world wide phone contacts please see http://support.intel.com/support/feedback.htm
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