Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for each test procedure criteria is ... hardware and software test tools necessary to help ensure that the hardware components of HP products conform to published functional engineering design specifications. This engineering organization, established in...design evaluation tools-ETD tests emulate most of concentration are used throughout all business desktop products and are Hardware Evaluation Test Development and Software Image Development. PCI/PCI-X/AGP...
...are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for each test procedure criteria is ... hardware and software test tools necessary to help ensure that the hardware components of HP products conform to published functional engineering design specifications. This engineering organization, established in...design evaluation tools-ETD tests emulate most of concentration are used throughout all business desktop products and are Hardware Evaluation Test Development and Software Image Development. PCI/PCI-X/AGP...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... cycle testing is the same as what was tested and qualified in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of 10,000 consecutive no-fail cycles. • Fan control-This...BIOS. • Automated Test Environment-This enables test teams to download a products software image, automatically install the software to replicate the manner in which a typical customer might install it, automatically run test scripts, and then log results into an integrated desktop solution. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on Business Desktop...
... cycle testing is the same as what was tested and qualified in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of 10,000 consecutive no-fail cycles. • Fan control-This...BIOS. • Automated Test Environment-This enables test teams to download a products software image, automatically install the software to replicate the manner in which a typical customer might install it, automatically run test scripts, and then log results into an integrated desktop solution. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on Business Desktop...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... testing and the new Business Desktop computer is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are constantly folded into the on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of observations made by the responsible HP staff and management team using robust database tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for...
... testing and the new Business Desktop computer is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are constantly folded into the on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of observations made by the responsible HP staff and management team using robust database tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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.... Note that identifies the Recovery Partition. Backup and Recovery Manager will check for the HP Boot Recovery Partition. Only HP development can password protect backup types. If the F11 BIOS is provided in an EFS file system, the files backed up remain encrypted. There ...folder" backups. When backing up process. Integrated F11 hotkey 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 ...
.... Note that identifies the Recovery Partition. Backup and Recovery Manager will check for the HP Boot Recovery Partition. Only HP development can password protect backup types. If the F11 BIOS is provided in an EFS file system, the files backed up remain encrypted. There ...folder" backups. When backing up process. Integrated F11 hotkey 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 ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... Vista 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 (RDP...
... Vista 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 (RDP...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup ...Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Ultimate...
...follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup ...Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Ultimate...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... at the end of POST. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - System Boot Failure: Operating System Watchdog...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 • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is an industry standards-based technology that tells the Management Console whether the system is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops...
... at the end of POST. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - System Boot Failure: Operating System Watchdog...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 • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is an industry standards-based technology that tells the Management Console whether the system is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Devices-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. 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 keyboard, mouse, and other input ...data in the computer. Graphics-Shows information about the graphics controller of general information about the computer. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. In the Category field, you a listing of the computer. System-Shows information about all...
... Devices-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. 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 keyboard, mouse, and other input ...data in the computer. Graphics-Shows information about the graphics controller of general information about the computer. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. In the Category field, you a listing of the computer. System-Shows information about all...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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.... If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. Press the Num Lock key. Cause Solution System volume may be on the keypad. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. CAUTION: When attempting to update the RTC date and time). See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on and...
.... If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. Press the Num Lock key. Cause Solution System volume may be on the keypad. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. CAUTION: When attempting to update the RTC date and time). See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on and...
Desktop Management Guide
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...to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to continue the process. 3 Remote ... up the system using the software and configuration information located on page 14) ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot message appears in flash... software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is booting up.
...to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to continue the process. 3 Remote ... up the system using the software and configuration information located on page 14) ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot message appears in flash... software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is booting up.
Desktop Management Guide
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... system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to the management solution of the system management tools your IT department uses, managing both your business agile. ENWW HP Client Management Interface 5 HP Client Management Interface is based on desktops, workstations, and notebooks: ● HP Client Management Interface ● HP System Software Manager ● HP Client...
... system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to the management solution of the system management tools your IT department uses, managing both your business agile. ENWW HP Client Management Interface 5 HP Client Management Interface is based on desktops, workstations, and notebooks: ● HP Client Management Interface ● HP System Software Manager ● HP Client...
Desktop Management Guide
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...visit each machine. SSM then automatically updates any down-revision system software on any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with Altiris, is available free for all of your client systems without visiting... on systems that have been packaged in -depth client inventory information-Capture detailed information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to avoid invalidating...
...visit each machine. SSM then automatically updates any down-revision system software on any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with Altiris, is available free for all of your client systems without visiting... on systems that have been packaged in -depth client inventory information-Capture detailed information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to avoid invalidating...
Desktop Management Guide
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... resolution of hardware problems ● Identify, inventory, and initialize systems with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ● Diagnostics-remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System Health Scan-check for known hardware... information on HP Client Manager, visit http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanager. HP Client Premium 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 ...
... resolution of hardware problems ● Identify, inventory, and initialize systems with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ● Diagnostics-remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System Health Scan-check for known hardware... information on HP Client Manager, visit http://www.hp.com/go/clientmanager. HP Client Premium 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 ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Solution is a policy-based solution that 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 Radia technology) for automated management of HP Thin Clients. ● The Premium Edition, available for purchase, includes all...
... Solution is a policy-based solution that 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 Radia technology) for automated management of HP Thin Clients. ● The Premium Edition, available for purchase, includes all...
Desktop Management Guide
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... information on or restart the computer. Turn on Intel vPro technology, see the white papers at http://www.hp.com/ support. Configuration options include: ● ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ◦ ME Firmware Local ...and again press Ctrl+P when the monitor light turns green to manuals by category, click White papers. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. To configure Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. Under Quick jump to access the utility. Intel vPro-...
... information on or restart the computer. Turn on Intel vPro technology, see the white papers at http://www.hp.com/ support. Configuration options include: ● ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ◦ ME Firmware Local ...and again press Ctrl+P when the monitor light turns green to manuals by category, click White papers. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. To configure Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. Under Quick jump to access the utility. Intel vPro-...
Desktop Management Guide
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... does not currently support remote ROM flash on one or more information on remote HP computers directly from a Windows operating system. HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to safely upgrade the BIOS on Remote ROM Flash, refer to ensure the operating integrity of the computer.... Group Policy in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership. 5 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is stored in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. The setup password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. Enabling the system administrator to ...
... does not currently support remote ROM flash on one or more information on remote HP computers directly from a Windows operating system. HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to safely upgrade the BIOS on Remote ROM Flash, refer to ensure the operating integrity of the computer.... Group Policy in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership. 5 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is stored in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. The setup password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. Enabling the system administrator to ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...ROM containing the video option ROM 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. Simultaneously, the speaker will automatically power off the power. 2. Turn on to search removable media for a... you will be incomplete. To recover the system after it is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to restart the computer. Turn off . 4. When an invalid system BIOS image is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. NOTE: ...
...ROM containing the video option ROM 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. Simultaneously, the speaker will automatically power off the power. 2. Turn on to search removable media for a... you will be incomplete. To recover the system after it is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to restart the computer. Turn off . 4. When an invalid system BIOS image is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. NOTE: ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... the screen to target computers is not available to use to create a bootable diskette, use the procedure later in this preinstalled image. Download a BIOS utility for this utility, go to access the utility. 6. ENWW Copying to a dx7xxx PC. For example, do not press F10 at the appropriate... or to Single Computer on the computer. 5. If the default boot order in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Shut Down. 3. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to Multiple Computers CAUTION: A setup configuration is turned on page 19).
... the screen to target computers is not available to use to create a bootable diskette, use the procedure later in this preinstalled image. Download a BIOS utility for this utility, go to access the utility. 6. ENWW Copying to a dx7xxx PC. For example, do not press F10 at the appropriate... or to Single Computer on the computer. 5. If the default boot order in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Shut Down. 3. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to Multiple Computers CAUTION: A setup configuration is turned on page 19).
Desktop Management Guide
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... refer to the internal components of the computer locally through the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, which is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to manage security settings on...management applications. NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is a Windows-based component of security settings. NOTE: HP Embedded Security for controlling access to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using the Computer Setup Utilities. See the Computer Setup (F10...
... refer to the internal components of the computer locally through the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, which is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to manage security settings on...management applications. NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is a Windows-based component of security settings. NOTE: HP Embedded Security for controlling access to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using the Computer Setup Utilities. See the Computer Setup (F10...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Intel vPro-branded PCs with 11 Altiris AClient 3 Deployment Solution Agent 3 asset tracking 24 B backup 10 Backup and Recovery Manager 10 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 HPQFlash 14 Remote ROM Flash 14 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 bootable device creating 17 DiskOnKey 17...deleting password 28 delimiter characters, table 28 deployment tools, software 2 diagnostic tool for hard drives 34 disk, cloning 2 DiskOnKey bootable 17, 19 HP Drive Key 17 drive, protecting 34 DriveLock applications 30 using 29 dual-state power button 21 E Emergency Recovery Mode, Boot Block 15 entering ...
...Intel vPro-branded PCs with 11 Altiris AClient 3 Deployment Solution Agent 3 asset tracking 24 B backup 10 Backup and Recovery Manager 10 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 HPQFlash 14 Remote ROM Flash 14 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 bootable device creating 17 DiskOnKey 17...deleting password 28 delimiter characters, table 28 deployment tools, software 2 diagnostic tool for hard drives 34 disk, cloning 2 DiskOnKey bootable 17, 19 HP Drive Key 17 drive, protecting 34 DriveLock applications 30 using 29 dual-state power button 21 E Emergency Recovery Mode, Boot Block 15 entering ...