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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... version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Introduction Today's complex client/server computing environments can contain hundreds, if not thousands, of the operating system installed on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard...
... version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Introduction Today's complex client/server computing environments can contain hundreds, if not thousands, of the operating system installed on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...of client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. With HPCM, the user can perform the following types ...of operations on the client computers from a central Filestore on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on the HPCM Server. Software installations are performed only on the HPCM Server. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to...
...of client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. With HPCM, the user can perform the following types ...of operations on the client computers from a central Filestore on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on the HPCM Server. Software installations are performed only on the HPCM Server. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you can be scheduled for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Perform diagnostics on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order...
... download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you can be scheduled for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Perform diagnostics on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... on the client computers, such as the names of HPCM is also used to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 Figure 3. Information reported from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. Understanding how HPCM works Understanding HPCM is stored in a database (Microsoft's SQL database...
... on the client computers, such as the names of HPCM is also used to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 Figure 3. Information reported from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. Understanding how HPCM works Understanding HPCM is stored in a database (Microsoft's SQL database...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the SoftPaq Filestore on client computers. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on the HPCM Server. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to...
... the SoftPaq Filestore on client computers. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on the HPCM Server. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change the BIOS settings that you can modify, as shown in Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to modify the BIOS settings on the client ...computers. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each...
... presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change the BIOS settings that you can modify, as shown in Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to modify the BIOS settings on the client ...computers. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each...
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HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to visit a particular computer ...
HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to visit a particular computer ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for ...6 Check and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on individual company needs. White Paper September 2002 17A8-0902A-WWEN Prepared by Compaq for Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebook products.
...Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for ...6 Check and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on individual company needs. White Paper September 2002 17A8-0902A-WWEN Prepared by Compaq for Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebook products.
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of this white paper. The main areas addressed by SP1 are normally stored on the Compaq Web site for your computer model and system BIOS. 4. The recommended space...of the publication of Windows XP. The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. Windows XP Professional • Disk Space. Check the Compaq Web site for the Service Pack listed in the htm file on whether you install the Service Pack from...
...XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of this white paper. The main areas addressed by SP1 are normally stored on the Compaq Web site for your computer model and system BIOS. 4. The recommended space...of the publication of Windows XP. The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. Windows XP Professional • Disk Space. Check the Compaq Web site for the Service Pack listed in the htm file on whether you install the Service Pack from...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... and click on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the Service Pack 1 CD Stand Alone IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that appear. 17A8-0902A-WWEN 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...
... and click on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the Service Pack 1 CD Stand Alone IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that appear. 17A8-0902A-WWEN 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...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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...the form 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...that are currently available. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station ...
...the form 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...that are currently available. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in select Armada docking station ...
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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.../us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be applied to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating... not invoke Standby on an AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in this SoftPaq on all currently shipping notebooks, in either of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self...
.../us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be applied to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating... not invoke Standby on an AC-powered notebook having the display lid closed that works in this SoftPaq on all currently shipping notebooks, in either of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... local service partner to reliably support the installed hard drive. 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...
... local service partner to reliably support the installed hard drive. 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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... result, movement of data to the hard drive. During Defrag, data is decreased. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting 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 (...
... result, movement of data to the hard drive. During Defrag, data is decreased. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting 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 (...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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Software Guide 6-1 Access the updates on the notebook. 2. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you install the latest versions of the BIOS that affect the keyboard. Prepare for a system ROM or KBC ROM update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Prepare...
Software Guide 6-1 Access the updates on the notebook. 2. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you install the latest versions of the BIOS that affect the keyboard. Prepare for a system ROM or KBC ROM update by identifying your notebook type, series or family, and, in some cases model. Prepare...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
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See software asset tag 3-13 audio CD. Standby BIOS (Basic Input Output System) 6-1 boot order. See CD Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 2-1 autorun, autoplay, auto insert notification cancelling while ...cable lock (optional) 3-15 calibration, battery 2-1 CD accessing Windows Media Player help files 1-7 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 1-1 cancelling autorun while inserting 1-2 Compaq Support Software CD 6-4 copying 1-12 creating 1-12 disabling drive for 1-1 settings required by DirectCD 1-14 B battery packs calibration of 2-1 causing buffer underrun errors 1-...
See software asset tag 3-13 audio CD. Standby BIOS (Basic Input Output System) 6-1 boot order. See CD Automobile Power Adapter/Charger (optional) 2-1 autorun, autoplay, auto insert notification cancelling while ...cable lock (optional) 3-15 calibration, battery 2-1 CD accessing Windows Media Player help files 1-7 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 1-1 cancelling autorun while inserting 1-2 Compaq Support Software CD 6-4 copying 1-12 creating 1-12 disabling drive for 1-1 settings required by DirectCD 1-14 B battery packs calibration of 2-1 causing buffer underrun errors 1-...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... Windows XP Service Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the section "Installation of Microsoft Windows XP to update. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Start...website www.hp.com. If docked, undock the unit. 2. If you have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - See Appendix A for information on the HP website to ensure that you do not have...
... Windows XP Service Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the section "Installation of Microsoft Windows XP to update. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Start...website www.hp.com. If docked, undock the unit. 2. If you have the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - See Appendix A for information on the HP website to ensure that you do not have...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...to select the System ROM. 5. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. otherwise, proceed to start the ROMPaq upgrade. Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Close Diagnostics for Windows... by clicking OK. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. otherwise, proceed to continue. 7. Press Fn (Function) and Esc (Escape) keys simultaneously. 2. Upgrading the...
...to select the System ROM. 5. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. otherwise, proceed to start the ROMPaq upgrade. Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Close Diagnostics for Windows... by clicking OK. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. otherwise, proceed to continue. 7. Press Fn (Function) and Esc (Escape) keys simultaneously. 2. Upgrading the...