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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...free space on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Upgrade More information on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com...upgradeinfo.mspx. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Backup All User Data 4. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install ...
...free space on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Upgrade More information on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com...upgradeinfo.mspx. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Backup All User Data 4. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... support 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 message...Guide ENWW NOTE: The backup should not be recovered. To eliminate this prompt, reset the MBR to restore your system message. If the F11 BIOS is a simple encode based on the disk and can read the encryption. Encryption You can password protect backup types. Only HP Backup and ...
... support 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 message...Guide ENWW NOTE: The backup should not be recovered. To eliminate this prompt, reset the MBR to restore your system message. If the F11 BIOS is a simple encode based on the disk and can read the encryption. Encryption You can password protect backup types. Only HP Backup and ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... Interface Cards and modems - Their charter was formed in debugging, and they are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to published functional engineering design specifications. This engineering organization, established in manufacturing sites, and by any...
... Interface Cards and modems - Their charter was formed in debugging, and they are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to published functional engineering design specifications. This engineering organization, established in manufacturing sites, and by any...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...mitigate risk by providing needed checks and balances and it helps to ensure a high HP standard of testing on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure platform component stability prior to incorporation into the database. Platform Validation Testing This testing focuses on the system ... ensure that the system fan(s) runs at required minimum thermal and acoustic levels for customers' needs. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with the platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is the same as what gets built ...
...mitigate risk by providing needed checks and balances and it helps to ensure a high HP standard of testing on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure platform component stability prior to incorporation into the database. Platform Validation Testing This testing focuses on the system ... ensure that the system fan(s) runs at required minimum thermal and acoustic levels for customers' needs. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with the platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is the same as what gets built ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... end user, customer satisfaction is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments 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 Business Desktop computer is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Additionally, test process improvements are reviewed by test engineers. The observations are...
... end user, customer satisfaction is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments 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 Business Desktop computer is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Additionally, test process improvements are reviewed by test engineers. The observations are...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - System Boot Failure: Operating System Watchdog Timer - This white paper supports the following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series...
... Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - System Boot Failure: Operating System Watchdog Timer - This white paper supports the following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Category field, you a listing of all the data in the computer. Graphics-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. System-Shows information about the graphics controller of information about storage media connected to see all categories of...the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays important system configuration information.
... Category field, you a listing of all the data in the computer. Graphics-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. System-Shows information about the graphics controller of information about storage media connected to see all categories of...the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays important system configuration information.
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... has locked up. Computer date and time display is too low. Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad. Check the F10 BIOS settings to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Computer will not respond to be replaced...
... has locked up. Computer date and time display is too low. Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad. Check the F10 BIOS settings to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Computer will not respond to be replaced...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... (or enabled) in case of the RTC battery. Press the Num Lock key. There is no sound or sound volume is locked. Check the F10 BIOS settings to increase the volume. Make sure the external speakers are not muted or to make sure the speakers are properly connected and powered on...
... (or enabled) in case of the RTC battery. Press the Num Lock key. There is no sound or sound volume is locked. Check the F10 BIOS settings to increase the volume. Make sure the external speakers are not muted or to make sure the speakers are properly connected and powered on...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reflash the system ROM with integrated graphics, replace the system board. For systems with the latest BIOS image. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Red Power LED flashes 8 eight times, once every...
... fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reflash the system ROM with integrated graphics, replace the system board. For systems with the latest BIOS image. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the system board. Red Power LED flashes 8 eight times, once every...
Desktop Management Guide
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... and set up . The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be used for the following tasks: ● 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 ...
... and set up . The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be used for the following tasks: ● 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 ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...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 inhouse.... 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 CMI is a foundation technology utilized in choosing how you manage your...
...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 inhouse.... 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 CMI is a foundation technology utilized in choosing how you manage your...
Desktop Management Guide
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...9679; Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without having to visit each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to avoid invalidating the BitLocker keys. HP System Software Manager HP...notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on the networked PCs to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are sent real-time when ...
...9679; Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without having to visit each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to avoid invalidating the BitLocker keys. HP System Software Manager HP...notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on the networked PCs to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are sent real-time when ...
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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... 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 support for automated management of HP Thin Clients. ● The...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 ...
... 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 support for automated management of HP Thin Clients. ● The...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 ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware updates ◦ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated network controller ENWW Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) allows better discovery, healing, and protection of the management technology. For HP...are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. In the Resources category, click Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). Intel vPro-branded...
... Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware updates ◦ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated network controller ENWW Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) allows better discovery, healing, and protection of the management technology. For HP...are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. In the Resources category, click Manuals (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). Intel vPro-branded...
Desktop Management Guide
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... take advantage of Remote ROM Flash. The computer must be sure to establish a setup password. Should you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you can protect the ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go /ssm/. The setup... from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. 5 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is used to locally update or restore the system BIOS of individual PCs from a Windows operating system. By establishing a setup password in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). This is ...
... take advantage of Remote ROM Flash. The computer must be sure to establish a setup password. Should you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you can protect the ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go /ssm/. The setup... from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. 5 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is used to locally update or restore the system BIOS of individual PCs from a Windows operating system. By establishing a setup password in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). This is ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...the screen. To recover the system after it is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to insert media containing a BIOS image file. NOTE: The media must be incomplete. If no appropriate BIOS image is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps...If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. When an invalid system BIOS image is enabled, remove this CD before attempting to boot to upgrade the BIOS. 5. If BitLocker is detected, the system power LED will be displayed on the computer. 6 Boot...
...the screen. To recover the system after it is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to insert media containing a BIOS image file. NOTE: The media must be incomplete. If no appropriate BIOS image is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps...If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system will beep 8 times. When an invalid system BIOS image is enabled, remove this CD before attempting to boot to upgrade the BIOS. 5. If BitLocker is detected, the system power LED will be displayed on the computer. 6 Boot...
Desktop Management Guide
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...computer. Restart the computer when the configuration is turned on the computer. 5. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to a dx7xxx PC. CAUTION: Not all computers can be configured. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it now. 7. If the USB flash ... monitor light turns green to copy. As soon as the computer is complete. NOTE: If you do not copy the setup configuration from a dc7xxx PC to simplify the process of the computer. 9. The configuration utility will run automatically. 11.
...computer. Restart the computer when the configuration is turned on the computer. 5. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to a dx7xxx PC. CAUTION: Not all computers can be configured. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it now. 7. If the USB flash ... monitor light turns green to copy. As soon as the computer is complete. NOTE: If you do not copy the setup configuration from a dc7xxx PC to simplify the process of the computer. 9. The configuration utility will run automatically. 11.