Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol...
... on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...GHz processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on Upgrades vs. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Microsoft's website ... the previous step with support for Application Compatibility 5. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions ...
...GHz processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on Upgrades vs. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Microsoft's website ... the previous step with support for Application Compatibility 5. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is not affected by a BIOS with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system but do not reset the Master Boot Record, the following ...you format a hard disk on the system where they were created unless the Embedded Security credential data is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will recover ProtectTools encrypted files. The functionality of the volume label entry that the user press a key to continue the boot up remain encrypted...
... HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is not affected by a BIOS with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system but do not reset the Master Boot Record, the following ...you format a hard disk on the system where they were created unless the Embedded Security credential data is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will recover ProtectTools encrypted files. The functionality of the volume label entry that the user press a key to continue the boot up remain encrypted...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... units, which helps to -market delivery, quality, and release integrity. Hardware Evaluation Test Development designs tests to help ensure that each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to identify yield failures. Software Image Development architects image databases, processes, and tools used during software...
... units, which helps to -market delivery, quality, and release integrity. Hardware Evaluation Test Development designs tests to help ensure that each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to identify yield failures. Software Image Development architects image databases, processes, and tools used during software...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...will go into an integrated desktop solution. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure platform component stability prior to incorporation into and come out of all major interfaces on all supported ... platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system BIOS. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with minimal time and effort. • Quality Assurance-Software image development databases and tools enable ...
...will go into an integrated desktop solution. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure platform component stability prior to incorporation into and come out of all major interfaces on all supported ... platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system BIOS. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with minimal time and effort. • Quality Assurance-Software image development databases and tools enable ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. In this closed-loop process. Additionally, test process improvements are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new... and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are reviewed by test engineers. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback.
...processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. In this closed-loop process. Additionally, test process improvements are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new... and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are reviewed by test engineers. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback.
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is intended for industry-standard tools that allows IT administrators to manage PCs regardless of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. A timer started at the end of the PC. System Boot Failure: BIOS...
... Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is intended for industry-standard tools that allows IT administrators to manage PCs regardless of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. A timer started at the end of the PC. System Boot Failure: BIOS...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... of the computer. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Memory-Shows information about the graphics controller of all the data in the computer. System-...information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Storage-Shows information about the computer. Graphics-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives....
... of the computer. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Memory-Shows information about the graphics controller of all the data in the computer. System-...information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Storage-Shows information about the computer. Graphics-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives....
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... keys on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for more than four seconds. Press the Num Lock key. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the internal system speaker is incorrect. Use the system volume control available in Computer Setup.
... keys on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for more than four seconds. Press the Num Lock key. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the internal system speaker is incorrect. Use the system volume control available in Computer Setup.
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... Cover Lock, is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers). 2. The Num Lock light should not be set correctly. 3. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on and that the speakers' volume control is locked. There...
... Cover Lock, is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers). 2. The Num Lock light should not be set correctly. 3. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on and that the speakers' volume control is locked. There...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... until problem is solved. Pre-video memory error. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. For systems with the latest BIOS image. Replace the graphics card. 3. System board failure Replace the system board. (ROM detected failure prior to video).
... until problem is solved. Pre-video memory error. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. For systems with the latest BIOS image. Replace the graphics card. 3. System board failure Replace the system board. (ROM detected failure prior to video).
Desktop Management Guide
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...9679; Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on page 14) ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot ...message appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW 3 Remote System Installation Remote System...
...9679; Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on page 14) ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot ...message appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW 3 Remote System Installation Remote System...
Desktop Management Guide
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.... HP CMI provides an interface that include Microsoft Windows Management Interface (MS WMI), Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM), System Management BIOS (SMBIOS), and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). HP Client Management Interface is important to achieve integration. Using HP CMI,...directly with the client computer, reducing the need for SMS ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager ● Intel vPro-branded PCs with popular industry system management tools (including Microsoft Systems Management Server, IBM Tivoli Software, and HP OpenView Operations) and custom ...
.... HP CMI provides an interface that include Microsoft Windows Management Interface (MS WMI), Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM), System Management BIOS (SMBIOS), and Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI). HP Client Management Interface is important to achieve integration. Using HP CMI,...directly with the client computer, reducing the need for SMS ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager ● Intel vPro-branded PCs with popular industry system management tools (including Microsoft Systems Management Server, IBM Tivoli Software, and HP OpenView Operations) and custom ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Server (SMS). NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on any down-revision system software on each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to the local client computer. SSM may be sent to the system management console...and enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of drivers and BIOS installed on the networked PCs to : ● Get valuable hardware information such as HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution (not currently available for the platform. When SSM runs, it silently...
... Server (SMS). NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on any down-revision system software on each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to the local client computer. SSM may be sent to the system management console...and enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of drivers and BIOS installed on the networked PCs to : ● Get valuable hardware information such as HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution (not currently available for the platform. When SSM runs, it silently...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Suite HP Client Premium Suite (HP CPS) is provided by the following modules: ● Smart Card Security for ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ● Credential Manager for ProtectTools The modules available for your computer may be installed on your computer, and Smart Card Security for...
... Suite HP Client Premium Suite (HP CPS) is provided by the following modules: ● Smart Card Security for ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ● Credential Manager for ProtectTools The modules available for your computer may be installed on your computer, and Smart Card Security for...
Desktop Management Guide
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...enables administrators to inventory, deploy, patch, and continuously manage software and content across heterogeneous client platforms. With the HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution, the IT professional can: ● Automate the entire lifecycle management process from discovery, deployment, and ongoing... free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on HP Client Premium Suite, visit http://www.hp.com/go /...
...enables administrators to inventory, deploy, patch, and continuously manage software and content across heterogeneous client platforms. With the HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution, the IT professional can: ● Automate the entire lifecycle management process from discovery, deployment, and ongoing... free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on HP Client Premium Suite, visit http://www.hp.com/go /...
Desktop Management Guide
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... click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. In the Resources category, click Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). On Intel vPro-branded PCs, available management technologies include the following: ● AMT ● ASF ● Virtualization Technology (VT) ASF and AMT may not be managed ...to configure various aspects of Intel vPro technology, visit http://www.intel.com/vpro. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of...
... click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. In the Resources category, click Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). On Intel vPro-branded PCs, available management technologies include the following: ● AMT ● ASF ● Virtualization Technology (VT) ASF and AMT may not be managed ...to configure various aspects of Intel vPro technology, visit http://www.intel.com/vpro. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of...
Desktop Management Guide
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...model number of the computer. It also results in greater productivity and lower total cost of , and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing the...ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are using TPM measurements to safely upgrade the BIOS on through Remote Wakeup, to take advantage of individual PCs from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is important to ensure the operating integrity of...
...model number of the computer. It also results in greater productivity and lower total cost of , and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing the...ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are using TPM measurements to safely upgrade the BIOS on through Remote Wakeup, to take advantage of individual PCs from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is important to ensure the operating integrity of...
Desktop Management Guide
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...example, if a power failure were to Windows Vista. When an invalid system BIOS image is enabled, remove this CD before attempting to boot to occur during a BIOS upgrade, the ROM flash would render the system BIOS unusable. Turn on the screen. NOTE: The media must be incomplete. If ... ROM, the system will blink red 8 times, one blink every second. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from booting when a CD containing the BIOS image file is automatically flashed into the ROM. Simultaneously, the speaker will beep 8 times. ENWW 15 This would be formatted using the FAT12, ...
...example, if a power failure were to Windows Vista. When an invalid system BIOS image is enabled, remove this CD before attempting to boot to occur during a BIOS upgrade, the ROM flash would render the system BIOS unusable. Turn on the screen. NOTE: The media must be incomplete. If ... ROM, the system will blink red 8 times, one blink every second. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from booting when a CD containing the BIOS image file is automatically flashed into the ROM. Simultaneously, the speaker will beep 8 times. ENWW 15 This would be formatted using the FAT12, ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...configuration is required for this procedure or to create a bootable USB flash media device. Download a BIOS utility for copying to simplify the process of the computer. 9. The configuration utility will run .... 11. If the USB flash media device being used . 2. ENWW Copying to a dx7xxx PC. This method takes a little longer to prepare the configuration diskette or USB flash media device, ...use the method for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it now. 4. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to a single computer instead (see...
...configuration is required for this procedure or to create a bootable USB flash media device. Download a BIOS utility for copying to simplify the process of the computer. 9. The configuration utility will run .... 11. If the USB flash media device being used . 2. ENWW Copying to a dx7xxx PC. This method takes a little longer to prepare the configuration diskette or USB flash media device, ...use the method for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it now. 4. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to a single computer instead (see...