HP Client Manager 6.1
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HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. From...
... can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. From...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. BIOS Flash: HPCM can be used to upgrade the BIOS firmware on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities... Filestore on those client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. With HPCM, SoftPaq installation can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. It also allows you can also monitor the status of the pre-...
... error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. BIOS Flash: HPCM can be used to upgrade the BIOS firmware on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities... Filestore on those client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. With HPCM, SoftPaq installation can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. It also allows you can also monitor the status of the pre-...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...for hardware issues tracked by the HP Instant Support knowledgebase. Point-and-click to keep the HP tool components (e.g. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/... knowledgebase for more productive in managing your client computers. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - To better understand the capabilities of HPCM and how it clear that the key ...
...for hardware issues tracked by the HP Instant Support knowledgebase. Point-and-click to keep the HP tool components (e.g. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/... knowledgebase for more productive in managing your client computers. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - To better understand the capabilities of HPCM and how it clear that the key ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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The SoftPaq Filestore is used to store the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM, in Figure 3. Information reported ...
The SoftPaq Filestore is used to store the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM, in Figure 3. Information reported ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... path to the SoftPaq Filestore. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded...
... path to the SoftPaq Filestore. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you to individually visit and reboot each... BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that HPCM can be changed vary by -step or allows you change on client computers without having to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. BIOS settings HPCM allows you ...
... to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you to individually visit and reboot each... BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that HPCM can be changed vary by -step or allows you change on client computers without having to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. BIOS settings HPCM allows you ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. You won't need to visit a particular computer in managing your HP client computers. HPCM will help increase your overall cost of HP client computers. ...
Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. You won't need to visit a particular computer in managing your HP client computers. HPCM will help increase your overall cost of HP client computers. ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...Compaq Evo Notebook products. White Paper September 2002 17A8-0902A-WWEN Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by Compaq for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional...
...Compaq Evo Notebook products. White Paper September 2002 17A8-0902A-WWEN Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by Compaq for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a ... compatibility • Operating system reliability • Security, including the latest updates for your computer model and system BIOS. 4. The main areas addressed by SP1 are normally stored on whether you install the Service Pack from the ...CD or from Microsoft's Web site. Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the...
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a ... compatibility • Operating system reliability • Security, including the latest updates for your computer model and system BIOS. 4. The main areas addressed by SP1 are normally stored on whether you install the Service Pack from the ...CD or from Microsoft's Web site. Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP1 CD before installing SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from its current location, and then ...click Run this program from the CD by means of the autorun. 1. E.12 - Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - ...
...the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP1 CD before installing SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from its current location, and then ...click Run this program from the CD by means of the autorun. 1. E.12 - Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - ...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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...Enables the use of integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management, security features...Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that are currently available. Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking ...
...Enables the use of integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management, security features...Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that are currently available. Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking ...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... in this SoftPaq on DC power. The following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option...feature called Lid Switch Standby. The short test runs. The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is accessible via the notebook's F10 Setup Tools menu. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be undocked or removed from the following options are displayed: • Display status • Enable HP...
... in this SoftPaq on DC power. The following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option...feature called Lid Switch Standby. The short test runs. The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is accessible via the notebook's F10 Setup Tools menu. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be undocked or removed from the following options are displayed: • Display status • Enable HP...
Hard Drive White Paper
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..., they are designed to obtain the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18...
..., they are designed to obtain the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18...
Hard Drive White Paper
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....aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it will be unused for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 Windows XP command line: http://support.microsoft.... Control Panel to permit the hard drive to be turned off when it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever possible, adjust power management settings (power schemes) in...
....aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it will be unused for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 Windows XP command line: http://support.microsoft.... Control Panel to permit the hard drive to be turned off when it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever possible, adjust power management settings (power schemes) in...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...in the proper order can result in the order provided. If docked, undock the unit. 2. Connect AC power. 4. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - If you have the most current available ROM for users who upgrade the preinstalled image of HP ...Drivers and Enhancements" o Optionally, the software can also download all PC card devices. 3. You will need the following items before installing: • A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each...
...in the proper order can result in the order provided. If docked, undock the unit. 2. Connect AC power. 4. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - If you have the most current available ROM for users who upgrade the preinstalled image of HP ...Drivers and Enhancements" o Optionally, the software can also download all PC card devices. 3. You will need the following items before installing: • A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...version and compare it to listings in this appendix; Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Scroll through the list until the... BIOS Version/Date information appears. Connect the computer to ROMPaq screen. 4. Press Enter at the Welcome to external power. 2. Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ...
...version and compare it to listings in this appendix; Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Scroll through the list until the... BIOS Version/Date information appears. Connect the computer to ROMPaq screen. 4. Press Enter at the Welcome to external power. 2. Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... time switch that overrides the build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Provides users with a compilation of the software used when unpacking a SoftPaq file. Enables the integrated video software. Appendix B: SoftPaqs Unpacking a SoftPaq... unpack in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Enables the integrated Audio hardware. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in select models.
... time switch that overrides the build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Provides users with a compilation of the software used when unpacking a SoftPaq file. Enables the integrated video software. Appendix B: SoftPaqs Unpacking a SoftPaq... unpack in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Enables the integrated Audio hardware. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in select models.
Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series and Evo Notebook N610c Series Software Guide
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... as they become available. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. Software Guide 7-1 Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Prepare for any software updates...
... as they become available. Access the updates on the notebook. 2. Software Guide 7-1 Prepare for a system ROM update by identifying your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Prepare for any software updates...