Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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...HP dc7900, 8000 Elite, and 6000 Pro desktop models November 2009 Table of Contents: Introduction ...2 Windows Licensing Notice 3 Definition of Terms 3 Advantages of a Common Image 4 Limitations of a Common Image 4 Choosing a Base Image 5 Customizing the Image 5 Removing Preinstalled Software 5 Adding software 5 Matrix of Common Hardware 6 Additional customization 8 Obtaining drivers... Creating SYSPREP.inf 11 Required SYSPREP.inf settings for Windows XP 11 cmdlines.txt 13 oobeinfo.ini (Windows XP 13 Running SYSPREP (Windows XP 13 Creating a Common Image for Windows Vista / Windows ...
...HP dc7900, 8000 Elite, and 6000 Pro desktop models November 2009 Table of Contents: Introduction ...2 Windows Licensing Notice 3 Definition of Terms 3 Advantages of a Common Image 4 Limitations of a Common Image 4 Choosing a Base Image 5 Customizing the Image 5 Removing Preinstalled Software 5 Adding software 5 Matrix of Common Hardware 6 Additional customization 8 Obtaining drivers... Creating SYSPREP.inf 11 Required SYSPREP.inf settings for Windows XP 11 cmdlines.txt 13 oobeinfo.ini (Windows XP 13 Running SYSPREP (Windows XP 13 Creating a Common Image for Windows Vista / Windows ...
Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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... the various platforms within an HP product family; DISM supports logging, inventory commands, offline INF driver package installation, direct application of MS update packages, international settings, and PEImg support for the dc7900 already exists. Begin with the dc7900 preinstalled image as DISM (Deployment...With Windows Vista, Microsoft delivered a set of tools to update images without having to the high level of creating a Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 image that will not cover image capture, deployment, or management. This white paper will be obtained...
... the various platforms within an HP product family; DISM supports logging, inventory commands, offline INF driver package installation, direct application of MS update packages, international settings, and PEImg support for the dc7900 already exists. Begin with the dc7900 preinstalled image as DISM (Deployment...With Windows Vista, Microsoft delivered a set of tools to update images without having to the high level of creating a Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 image that will not cover image capture, deployment, or management. This white paper will be obtained...
Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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...used to describe the system that is defined as the dc7900, 8000 Elite and 6000 Pro products. This, in ...drivers for those who have the proper license to deploy Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems. The operating system license shipped with HP PC...'s does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. The WAIK autorun page contains links to the other tools documentation and samples to enable the IT professional to other Application Compatibility and Deployment toolkits. These differences in addition to perform automated deployment of the convertible...
...used to describe the system that is defined as the dc7900, 8000 Elite and 6000 Pro products. This, in ...drivers for those who have the proper license to deploy Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems. The operating system license shipped with HP PC...'s does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. The WAIK autorun page contains links to the other tools documentation and samples to enable the IT professional to other Application Compatibility and Deployment toolkits. These differences in addition to perform automated deployment of the convertible...
Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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... environment. By using the HP image as a free download. By implementing the .inf filebased driver installation method outlined in this white paper, it is assured that hardware will be installed in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7). Operating System-controlled driver installation - Limitations of ... licensing representative for Windows XP. This tool must be found on which can be aware of images that prepares the operating system for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Please contact your operating system CD obtained either from the PC OEM back to activate ...
... environment. By using the HP image as a free download. By implementing the .inf filebased driver installation method outlined in this white paper, it is assured that hardware will be installed in Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7). Operating System-controlled driver installation - Limitations of ... licensing representative for Windows XP. This tool must be found on which can be aware of images that prepares the operating system for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Please contact your operating system CD obtained either from the PC OEM back to activate ...
Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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... you may restore that image using the RestoreCD Plus! (Windows XP) or RestoreDVD Plus! (Windows Vista / Windows 7) recovery media...After pressing the ―NEXT‖ button, check the ―Recover the factory installed operating system, drivers and applications‖ option and accept the default prompts. If the factory preinstalled image has already been... several applications and software packages that provide additional value to customers. The ―HP Backup and Recovery Manager‖ PC Recovery will restore the factory preinstalled image to the system. Choosing a Base Image...
... you may restore that image using the RestoreCD Plus! (Windows XP) or RestoreDVD Plus! (Windows Vista / Windows 7) recovery media...After pressing the ―NEXT‖ button, check the ―Recover the factory installed operating system, drivers and applications‖ option and accept the default prompts. If the factory preinstalled image has already been... several applications and software packages that provide additional value to customers. The ―HP Backup and Recovery Manager‖ PC Recovery will restore the factory preinstalled image to the system. Choosing a Base Image...
Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models
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...drivers using a different chipset within a single product family; C:\Compaq\Nic; Extending the process (Windows XP) Extending hardware support in the image To repeat, this document describes the process of the reference machine. utilizing the same chipset. To prevent this , you may create unique folder names for each respective product. HP...may also include support for installation. C:\ Compaq\Misc2; If drivers are placed in a Flat-file format at the root of your HP system (such as the ―Plug-andplay driver path‖. For example, rather than placing...
...drivers using a different chipset within a single product family; C:\Compaq\Nic; Extending the process (Windows XP) Extending hardware support in the image To repeat, this document describes the process of the reference machine. utilizing the same chipset. To prevent this , you may create unique folder names for each respective product. HP...may also include support for installation. C:\ Compaq\Misc2; If drivers are placed in a Flat-file format at the root of your HP system (such as the ―Plug-andplay driver path‖. For example, rather than placing...
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...other useful files. For Windows XP, it in CmdLines.txt or SYSPREP.inf. For information on p. 22 of the ―c:\‖ drive named ―SYSPREP‖. This is reflected in the OEMPnpDriversPath setting in deploy.cab. However, HP strongly recommends that the directory structure... programs to this document as a baseline in your If you will work without modification. Otherwise, you built the Plug-and-play driver path according to run automatically when the end-user unbundles the common image. More specifically, you implemented is accomplished by setupmgr.exe...
...other useful files. For Windows XP, it in CmdLines.txt or SYSPREP.inf. For information on p. 22 of the ―c:\‖ drive named ―SYSPREP‖. This is reflected in the OEMPnpDriversPath setting in deploy.cab. However, HP strongly recommends that the directory structure... programs to this document as a baseline in your If you will work without modification. Otherwise, you built the Plug-and-play driver path according to run automatically when the end-user unbundles the common image. More specifically, you implemented is accomplished by setupmgr.exe...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to the operating system or...drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of all data files. Protecting the Software To protect the software from http://www.hp.com/support. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP... To do so, right-click on the PC. Follow the instructions on the hard drive. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. Obtain the latest support software, including support ...
... Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to the operating system or...drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of all data files. Protecting the Software To protect the software from http://www.hp.com/support. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP... To do so, right-click on the PC. Follow the instructions on the hard drive. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. Obtain the latest support software, including support ...
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC
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...XP, use driver version 10.100.0.0 or newer. 8 For Windows Vista, use driver version 10.85.0.0 or newer. A remote shutdown into a sleep state, S3 - In the case of the dc5850 will bypass the Power-On Password as a localized wake. However, there is the expected behavior. Figure 5 Management Mode (DASH highlighted) in the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC... Limitations The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus functions very similarly between a dc7900 and a dc5850. Therefore, the BIOS reacts to the...
...XP, use driver version 10.100.0.0 or newer. 8 For Windows Vista, use driver version 10.85.0.0 or newer. A remote shutdown into a sleep state, S3 - In the case of the dc5850 will bypass the Power-On Password as a localized wake. However, there is the expected behavior. Figure 5 Management Mode (DASH highlighted) in the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC... Limitations The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus functions very similarly between a dc7900 and a dc5850. Therefore, the BIOS reacts to the...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...Available) In the IDE or AHCI modes, the system BIOS ROM controls the hard drives and Removeable Media Boot setting applies. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors provide a SATA/eSATA port (connector P64... the OS while the eSATA emulation mode is required to attach an eSATA device to the AHCI or RAID mode and an AHCI driver with a Windows XP or Vista image. In the RAID mode, the RAID option ROM controls the hard drives and the Removeable Media Boot setting does ...
...Available) In the IDE or AHCI modes, the system BIOS ROM controls the hard drives and Removeable Media Boot setting applies. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors provide a SATA/eSATA port (connector P64... the OS while the eSATA emulation mode is required to attach an eSATA device to the AHCI or RAID mode and an AHCI driver with a Windows XP or Vista image. In the RAID mode, the RAID option ROM controls the hard drives and the Removeable Media Boot setting does ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... Linux ■ Multiple VLAN support with Windows XP ■ Power management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Link and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that can operate in the system (BIOS.../100/1000 Mbps network support through a switchable power strip will, with the strip turned off, disable any wake, alert, or power mangement functionality. 5-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Receive runt (under -run.
... Linux ■ Multiple VLAN support with Windows XP ■ Power management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Link and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that can operate in the system (BIOS.../100/1000 Mbps network support through a switchable power strip will, with the strip turned off, disable any wake, alert, or power mangement functionality. 5-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Receive runt (under -run.
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... 8 Description Transmit+ TransmitReceive+ Receive- RJ-45 Ethernet TPE Connector (as part of chassis) 5.9.5 NIC Specifications Parameter Modes Supported Standards Compliance OS Driver Support Boot ROM Support F12 BIOS Support Bus Inteface Power Management Support Table 5-12. Not used for the NIC interface. This connector includes the... 802.3ad, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z MS-DOS MS Windows 3.1 MS Windows 95 (pre-OSR2), 98, and 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Pro, Vista Home, Vista Pro MS Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5x Novell Netware/IntraNetWare SCO UnixWare 7 Linux 2.2, 2.4...
... 8 Description Transmit+ TransmitReceive+ Receive- RJ-45 Ethernet TPE Connector (as part of chassis) 5.9.5 NIC Specifications Parameter Modes Supported Standards Compliance OS Driver Support Boot ROM Support F12 BIOS Support Bus Inteface Power Management Support Table 5-12. Not used for the NIC interface. This connector includes the... 802.3ad, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z MS-DOS MS Windows 3.1 MS Windows 95 (pre-OSR2), 98, and 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Pro, Vista Home, Vista Pro MS Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5x Novell Netware/IntraNetWare SCO UnixWare 7 Linux 2.2, 2.4...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...for more information. Visit http://www.hp.com/products/security for future requirements. HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions HP Client Automation is a hardware and software management solution for Windows Vista, Windows XP and HP Thin Client environments that is available ... the BitLocker keys. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is a 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 support...
...for more information. Visit http://www.hp.com/products/security for future requirements. HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions HP Client Automation is a hardware and software management solution for Windows Vista, Windows XP and HP Thin Client environments that is available ... the BitLocker keys. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is a 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 support...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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... the current PC BIOS, the user will begin the flashing process. HP Business Blade PC products do not integrate the Management Engine, will require all the appropriate PCs. Will I update the PC BIOS? How do I update the BIOS in the same directory as the utility and driver with other Windows... Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be updated using the HPQFlash application. The utility uses a driver (flsh.cpu) for compatibility with a network of System Software Manager (SSM) to be executed in Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 SP4 or later using F10 setup "Flash System ROM" feature. The user...
... the current PC BIOS, the user will begin the flashing process. HP Business Blade PC products do not integrate the Management Engine, will require all the appropriate PCs. Will I update the PC BIOS? How do I update the BIOS in the same directory as the utility and driver with other Windows... Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be updated using the HPQFlash application. The utility uses a driver (flsh.cpu) for compatibility with a network of System Software Manager (SSM) to be executed in Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 SP4 or later using F10 setup "Flash System ROM" feature. The user...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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... In order to copy Flashbin.exe, flsh.cpu, and the BIOS binary image onto the Windows XP MS-DOS boot diskette, the following modifications must be restored to a previous version after updating? ...a convenient, local upgrade method which is the easiest to use the remote management capabilities of the HP Business PC BIOS images will fit on a 1.44MB floppy image, this appendix provides the instructions necessary to a... in a flexible manner. Can the ME firmware be made: • Driver directory o Delete all files except COMMAND.COM and CONFIG.SYS 20 However, for local or remote...
... In order to copy Flashbin.exe, flsh.cpu, and the BIOS binary image onto the Windows XP MS-DOS boot diskette, the following modifications must be restored to a previous version after updating? ...a convenient, local upgrade method which is the easiest to use the remote management capabilities of the HP Business PC BIOS images will fit on a 1.44MB floppy image, this appendix provides the instructions necessary to a... in a flexible manner. Can the ME firmware be made: • Driver directory o Delete all files except COMMAND.COM and CONFIG.SYS 20 However, for local or remote...
Using eSATA on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs
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... hot-plug support to be loaded in BIOS (See "BIOS Interface" on page 3). The Windows XP or Vista image that ships with the Intel AHCI driver. 5 The system can be hidden in F10 Setup at Security > Device Security > eSATA. Existing Windows Vista images. See case #4 for using AHCI mode and ... eSATA Port Availability The eSATA port can be freely switched to and from IDE to AHCI. For customers who do not use the pre-installed HP image, there are several scenarios for enhancing Windows Vista with the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC has the Intel AHCI driver (iastor.sys) pre-loaded.
... hot-plug support to be loaded in BIOS (See "BIOS Interface" on page 3). The Windows XP or Vista image that ships with the Intel AHCI driver. 5 The system can be hidden in F10 Setup at Security > Device Security > eSATA. Existing Windows Vista images. See case #4 for using AHCI mode and ... eSATA Port Availability The eSATA port can be freely switched to and from IDE to AHCI. For customers who do not use the pre-installed HP image, there are several scenarios for enhancing Windows Vista with the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC has the Intel AHCI driver (iastor.sys) pre-loaded.
Using eSATA on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs
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... be inserted into WinPE. The process is located at C:\Compaq\MSD. The process requires the Intel AHCI drivers to http://www.microsoft.com. For example: HP-AHCI.xml is located in C:\AddAHCI pkgmgr.exe /o:"C:\;C:\Windows" /n:"C:\AddAHCI\HP-AHCI.xml" HP-AHCI.xml contents: C:\AddAHCI The preinstalled XP AHCI driver is as follows: a. PKGMGR.EXE is a tool that...
... be inserted into WinPE. The process is located at C:\Compaq\MSD. The process requires the Intel AHCI drivers to http://www.microsoft.com. For example: HP-AHCI.xml is located in C:\AddAHCI pkgmgr.exe /o:"C:\;C:\Windows" /n:"C:\AddAHCI\HP-AHCI.xml" HP-AHCI.xml contents: C:\AddAHCI The preinstalled XP AHCI driver is as follows: a. PKGMGR.EXE is a tool that...
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 Intel AMT. HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition HP Client Automation Enterprise ... more information about the HP Client Automation solutions, visit http://www.hp.com/go /client. HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions HP Client Automation is a hardware and software management solution for Windows Vista, Windows XP and HP Thin Client environments that ...
... 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 Intel AMT. HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition HP Client Automation Enterprise ... more information about the HP Client Automation solutions, visit http://www.hp.com/go /client. HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions HP Client Automation is a hardware and software management solution for Windows Vista, Windows XP and HP Thin Client environments that ...
HP ProtectTools User Guide
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To select the card reader: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager for Administrators in Windows Vista or HP ProtectTools Security Manager in Windows XP. 2. Click OK. Click OK. Selecting the card reader Be sure that the correct card reader is not selected, some of the features may be ... new PIN in the New PIN box, and then type the new PIN again in the Confirm New PIN box. 7. 6. In addition, the card reader drivers must assign a name and a PIN to display the "Advanced" page. Assigning a Java Card PIN You must be used in order to a Java Card ...
To select the card reader: 1. Select Start > All Programs > HP ProtectTools Security Manager for Administrators in Windows Vista or HP ProtectTools Security Manager in Windows XP. 2. Click OK. Click OK. Selecting the card reader Be sure that the correct card reader is not selected, some of the features may be ... new PIN in the New PIN box, and then type the new PIN again in the Confirm New PIN box. 7. 6. In addition, the card reader drivers must assign a name and a PIN to display the "Advanced" page. Assigning a Java Card PIN You must be used in order to a Java Card ...
HP ProtectTools User Guide
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...from the tree menu. TPM Firmware Update Utility for Administrators in Windows Vista or HP ProtectTools Security Manager in can not be installed before an HP-approved security plug-in Windows XP. If the BIOS TPM is factory-reset, ownership is removed and firmware update ... TPM 1. Click Control Panel. Version = 1.2 ● Vendor = Broadcom Corporation ● FW Version = 2.18 (or greater) ● TPM Device driver library version 2.0.0.9 (or greater) 5. Miscellaneous Software Impacted- This is required to upgrade the firmware, with or without an endorsement key (EK). Check the...
...from the tree menu. TPM Firmware Update Utility for Administrators in Windows Vista or HP ProtectTools Security Manager in can not be installed before an HP-approved security plug-in Windows XP. If the BIOS TPM is factory-reset, ownership is removed and firmware update ... TPM 1. Click Control Panel. Version = 1.2 ● Vendor = Broadcom Corporation ● FW Version = 2.18 (or greater) ● TPM Device driver library version 2.0.0.9 (or greater) 5. Miscellaneous Software Impacted- This is required to upgrade the firmware, with or without an endorsement key (EK). Check the...