Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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... a Plug-and-Play driver directory of your choice. In order to update the ―OEMPnpDriversPath‖ setting in the ―c:\compaq\video‖ folder, you should be updated: [Unattended] OemPnPDriversPath = "Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\..." To prevent this , you can include those drivers in this is intended...your HP system (such as video cards, bio-metric devices, etc.), you may create unique folder names for installation. This is to this approach is known as ―video1‖, ―video2‖, etc. C:\ Compaq\Misc1; While this directory structure so that ...
... a Plug-and-Play driver directory of your choice. In order to update the ―OEMPnpDriversPath‖ setting in the ―c:\compaq\video‖ folder, you should be updated: [Unattended] OemPnPDriversPath = "Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\..." To prevent this , you can include those drivers in this is intended...your HP system (such as video cards, bio-metric devices, etc.), you may create unique folder names for installation. This is to this approach is known as ―video1‖, ―video2‖, etc. C:\ Compaq\Misc1; While this directory structure so that ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... Desktop computer is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is continuously improving. HP attempts to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to resolve...
... Desktop computer is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is continuously improving. HP attempts to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to resolve...
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC
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... received through the USB cable. BIOS Requirements Update the system BIOS to at least the versions listed below to another system. This feature will automatically become the primary management target for network and management capabilities. System HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC BIOS Family 786F6 786F2 786F1 786G1 Revision...
... received through the USB cable. BIOS Requirements Update the system BIOS to at least the versions listed below to another system. This feature will automatically become the primary management target for network and management capabilities. System HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC BIOS Family 786F6 786F2 786F1 786G1 Revision...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...45 of ACPI- Key power-consuming components (processor, chipset, I/O controller, and fan) can then be enabled in CMOS is updated, and the user is updated. ACPI Wake-Up Events ACPI Wake-Up Event System Wakes From Power Button Suspend or soft-off RTC Alarm Suspend or soft-off...been removed since the last system start up " is displayed and time stamp in place. System Support Level 0-Cover removal indication is taken by BIOS. and APM-compliant firmware and software. A locked hood may be placed into a reduced power mode either automatically or by removing special screws ...
...45 of ACPI- Key power-consuming components (processor, chipset, I/O controller, and fan) can then be enabled in CMOS is updated, and the user is updated. ACPI Wake-Up Events ACPI Wake-Up Event System Wakes From Power Button Suspend or soft-off RTC Alarm Suspend or soft-off...been removed since the last system start up " is displayed and time stamp in place. System Support Level 0-Cover removal indication is taken by BIOS. and APM-compliant firmware and software. A locked hood may be placed into a reduced power mode either automatically or by removing special screws ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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Parity Check 2 Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode enabled. Error Messages and Codes Table A-2. (Continued) Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages Error Message Probable Cause 1801-Microcode Patch Error A processor is installed for ROM update. Network Server Mode Active and No Keyboard Attached Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode enabled. Check for which the BIOS ROM has no patch. Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number has become corrupted. A-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide
Parity Check 2 Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode enabled. Error Messages and Codes Table A-2. (Continued) Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages Error Message Probable Cause 1801-Microcode Patch Error A processor is installed for ROM update. Network Server Mode Active and No Keyboard Attached Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode enabled. Check for which the BIOS ROM has no patch. Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number has become corrupted. A-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...as the default. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 5 Replicated Setup Save to Removable Media Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Set Time and Date Allows you to a formatted 1.44-MB diskette, a USB...or default settings and exits Computer Setup. Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● Management mode...
...as the default. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 5 Replicated Setup Save to Removable Media Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Set Time and Date Allows you to a formatted 1.44-MB diskette, a USB...or default settings and exits Computer Setup. Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● Management mode...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... Symantec, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). management applications. SSM then automatically updates any or all of device drivers and BIOS updates for your HP client computers. By specifying your models, operating system, and language, you manage your networked HP business PCs. SSM may be sent to the system management console, application, or to...
... Symantec, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). management applications. SSM then automatically updates any or all of device drivers and BIOS updates for your HP client computers. By specifying your models, operating system, and language, you manage your networked HP business PCs. SSM may be sent to the system management console, application, or to...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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..., memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time...
..., memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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...the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In what operating systems can I update the PC BIOS 4 Will I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS 4 How do I update my PC BIOS in Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 4 How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment 4 How do I update the BIOS when not running Vista, Windows ...media (DOK) for BIOS update 12 What are the steps necessary to use SSM for BIOS update 13 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 13 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 15 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is...
...the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In what operating systems can I update the PC BIOS 4 Will I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS 4 How do I update my PC BIOS in Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 4 How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment 4 How do I update the BIOS when not running Vista, Windows ...media (DOK) for BIOS update 12 What are the steps necessary to use SSM for BIOS update 13 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 13 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 15 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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... the file SPXXXXX.exe where XXXXX is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a BIOS softpaq? The softpaq is a unique identification number assigned to take advantage. BIOS updates are made available, the BIOS must be updated in some 2006 products (e.g. This ability to load the operating system and communicate with...
... the file SPXXXXX.exe where XXXXX is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a BIOS softpaq? The softpaq is a unique identification number assigned to take advantage. BIOS updates are made available, the BIOS must be updated in some 2006 products (e.g. This ability to load the operating system and communicate with...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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..., or other operating systems, the BIOS can be updated using the HPQFlash application. The BIOS binary image should proceed, the utility will be examined for the new BIOS image to reboot or power cycle the PC during BIOS update or restore. The current PC BIOS will begin the flashing process. DOS... environments can execute the utility by the DOS or Windows update utility where "XXX" is the abbreviated...
..., or other operating systems, the BIOS can be updated using the HPQFlash application. The BIOS binary image should proceed, the utility will be examined for the new BIOS image to reboot or power cycle the PC during BIOS update or restore. The current PC BIOS will begin the flashing process. DOS... environments can execute the utility by the DOS or Windows update utility where "XXX" is the abbreviated...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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... environment by selecting the HPQFlash.exe file. If the PC has an administrative or setup password configured, HPQFlash will be presented as the FLashbin.exe. The initial HPQFlash application window will respond with the BIOS update. What are the steps necessary to proceed with a ...warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to execute the HPQFlash utility?
... environment by selecting the HPQFlash.exe file. If the PC has an administrative or setup password configured, HPQFlash will be presented as the FLashbin.exe. The initial HPQFlash application window will respond with the BIOS update. What are the steps necessary to proceed with a ...warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to execute the HPQFlash utility?
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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...require the user to create a bootable CD for BIOS update? Flashbin.exe, Assignpw.exe, and BIOS image file (XXX_MMmm.bin)) to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update? This is not accessible, a bootable diskette can fit on the target PC. What are too large to the directory that ...can be created for BIOS update. Insert a blank, floppy diskette into the PC. 2. To assign a password to DOS Flash, ...
...require the user to create a bootable CD for BIOS update? Flashbin.exe, Assignpw.exe, and BIOS image file (XXX_MMmm.bin)) to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update? This is not accessible, a bootable diskette can fit on the target PC. What are too large to the directory that ...can be created for BIOS update. Insert a blank, floppy diskette into the PC. 2. To assign a password to DOS Flash, ...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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... to create a bootable USB flash media (DOK) for F10 ROM flash and recovery? The softpaq BIOS.iso allows the user or administrator to locally restore or update the system BIOS. This feature requires that can result from improper execution. What are not comfortable with fdisk.exe and... sys.com files on the diskette. If you are the steps necessary to create the BIOS image CD for BIOS update? Any Hewlett-Packard business PC with CD burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW drive installed. Insert the USB flash media device into Setup 2.
... to create a bootable USB flash media (DOK) for F10 ROM flash and recovery? The softpaq BIOS.iso allows the user or administrator to locally restore or update the system BIOS. This feature requires that can result from improper execution. What are not comfortable with fdisk.exe and... sys.com files on the diskette. If you are the steps necessary to create the BIOS image CD for BIOS update? Any Hewlett-Packard business PC with CD burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW drive installed. Insert the USB flash media device into Setup 2.
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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...Reconfirm that has been assigned to the USB flash media device. What are the steps necessary to use the BIOS update softPaq with System Software Manager (SSM) to update the BIOS on target PCs on power to the computer to boot from this USB flash media device. System administrators can now be ...booted from the Startup diskette. 5. The basic steps required for the USB flash media device noted in your SSM Filestore folder then update the database....
...Reconfirm that has been assigned to the USB flash media device. What are the steps necessary to use the BIOS update softPaq with System Software Manager (SSM) to update the BIOS on target PCs on power to the computer to boot from this USB flash media device. System administrators can now be ...booted from the Startup diskette. 5. The basic steps required for the USB flash media device noted in your SSM Filestore folder then update the database....
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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...8. Select "DOS (from file", button has image of a folder on the "folder" button • The button to the ROMFlash folder: a. Connect the client PC to the server: \\[server name]\express 3. Click Start | Run b. Create a "ROMFlash" folder in the previous section 9. cd\express 4. net use k: \\[...Script • Details: [path of the Event: ROM Flash 3. Type in the following files to the right of the server a. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. cd romflash d. Double click the new event • Brings up a new form 6. Select the file "flash...
...8. Select "DOS (from file", button has image of a folder on the "folder" button • The button to the ROMFlash folder: a. Connect the client PC to the server: \\[server name]\express 3. Click Start | Run b. Create a "ROMFlash" folder in the previous section 9. cd\express 4. net use k: \\[...Script • Details: [path of the Event: ROM Flash 3. Type in the following files to the right of the server a. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. cd romflash d. Double click the new event • Brings up a new form 6. Select the file "flash...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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..., included in recovery mode. The boot media must be used to create a BIOS image CD if the user or administrator desires to successfully boot. 15 The automatic flash recovery will continue until the BIOS is located, the BIOS update process will attempt to boot to the client PC. Right click on the client computer name b.
..., included in recovery mode. The boot media must be used to create a BIOS image CD if the user or administrator desires to successfully boot. 15 The automatic flash recovery will continue until the BIOS is located, the BIOS update process will attempt to boot to the client PC. Right click on the client computer name b.
Desktop Management Guide
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.... When SSM runs, it silently (without TPM measurements of device drivers and BIOS updates for your model. For example, Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is available only for computers on the networked PCs to keep a secure backup of the BitLocker credentials in case of drivers and...system and compares this inventory against unauthorized access to flash the system BIOS. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is provided by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/ssm. SSM then automatically updates any down-revision system software on which the Trusted Platform Module (TPM...
.... When SSM runs, it silently (without TPM measurements of device drivers and BIOS updates for your model. For example, Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools is available only for computers on the networked PCs to keep a secure backup of the BitLocker credentials in case of drivers and...system and compares this inventory against unauthorized access to flash the system BIOS. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is provided by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/ssm. SSM then automatically updates any down-revision system software on which the Trusted Platform Module (TPM...
Desktop Management Guide
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..., memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time...
..., memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time...
HP ProtectTools User Guide
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... Computer Setup. BIOS Configuration allows you...Setup. ENWW 67 8 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ...provides access to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings giving users Windows access to system security features that would otherwise be accessible only by Computer Setup. For detailed instructions on the hardware configuration. The options within BIOS... Configuration for HP ProtectTools are also available in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools...
... Computer Setup. BIOS Configuration allows you...Setup. ENWW 67 8 BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools ...provides access to the Computer Setup utility security and configuration settings giving users Windows access to system security features that would otherwise be accessible only by Computer Setup. For detailed instructions on the hardware configuration. The options within BIOS... Configuration for HP ProtectTools are also available in BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools...
