Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...manufacturing volume production. • Hardware and Software design evaluation tools-ETD tests emulate most of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to test and deliver software images on the following elements: •.... Network Interface Cards and modems - Test configurations are tracked at the hardware revision level of HP. System memory - The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are used during software image download and test. 3 Test Tool Development An essential ...
...manufacturing volume production. • Hardware and Software design evaluation tools-ETD tests emulate most of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to test and deliver software images on the following elements: •.... Network Interface Cards and modems - Test configurations are tracked at the hardware revision level of HP. System memory - The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are used during software image download and test. 3 Test Tool Development An essential ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... the system board, processor, system memory, system BIOS, and system-level hardware interoperability to incorporation into and come out of all major interfaces on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. Additionally,...replicate the manner in which a typical customer might install it helps to ensure a high HP standard of quality. Platform Validation Testing This testing focuses on Business Desktop PCs to help make sure that the system will operate normally while running stress level testing...
... the system board, processor, system memory, system BIOS, and system-level hardware interoperability to incorporation into and come out of all major interfaces on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. Additionally,...replicate the manner in which a typical customer might install it helps to ensure a high HP standard of quality. Platform Validation Testing This testing focuses on Business Desktop PCs to help make sure that the system will operate normally while running stress level testing...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... 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 shipped. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to the development and test teams,... thus completing this closed-loop process. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module...
... 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 shipped. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to the development and test teams,... thus completing this closed-loop process. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... and Recovery Manager uses compression. If the F11 BIOS is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will print the recovery partition error message each time the computer boots: Warning: Your system recovery partition was removed. Only HP development can password protect backup types. Master Boot Record (... is a simple encode based on the system where they were created unless the Embedded Security credential data 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 ...
... and Recovery Manager uses compression. If the F11 BIOS is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will print the recovery partition error message each time the computer boots: Warning: Your system recovery partition was removed. Only HP development can password protect backup types. Master Boot Record (... is a simple encode based on the system where they were created unless the Embedded Security credential data 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 ...
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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... Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade ... or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Backup All User Data 4. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system....at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for Application Compatibility 5. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB...
... Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade ... or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Backup All User Data 4. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system....at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for Application Compatibility 5. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...; 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 triggered. 2 Alert-based events Heartbeat: A packet sent at the end of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops...
...; 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 triggered. 2 Alert-based events Heartbeat: A packet sent at the end of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...information. In the View level field, you can select the following categories of information to the computer. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Communication-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus..., asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Graphics-Shows information about the graphics controller of information about all...
...information. In the View level field, you can select the following categories of information to the computer. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Communication-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus..., asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Graphics-Shows information about the graphics controller of information about all...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Restart computer. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Computer will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad. ...
Restart computer. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Computer will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad. ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Remote System Installation allows you to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW Follow the instructions 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 usually used as a system setup and configuration tool, and can be used for the following tasks: ● ...
...Remote System Installation allows you to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW Follow the instructions 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 usually used as a system setup and configuration tool, and can be used for the following tasks: ● ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... applications. With the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), new HP business computers seamlessly integrate into your HP client computers. HP CMI is based on desktops, workstations, and notebooks: ● HP Client Management Interface ● HP System Software Manager ● HP Client Manager ● HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● HP Client Premium Suite ● HP Client Foundation Suite ● HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager...
... applications. With the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), new HP business computers seamlessly integrate into your HP client computers. HP CMI is based on desktops, workstations, and notebooks: ● HP Client Management Interface ● HP System Software Manager ● HP Client Manager ● HP ProtectTools Security Manager ● HP Client Premium Suite ● HP Client Foundation Suite ● HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager...
Desktop Management Guide
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... networked PCs to flash the system BIOS. System Software Manager integrates with Altiris, is a free utility that BitLocker created for Windows Vista), Altiris HP Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with enterprise software...
... networked PCs to flash the system BIOS. System Software Manager integrates with Altiris, is a free utility that BitLocker created for Windows Vista), Altiris HP Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with enterprise software...
Desktop Management Guide
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... run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System Health Scan-check for known hardware issues in your installed base of HP client systems ● Active Chat-connect to HP customer support to resolve issues ● HP Knowledgebase-link to expert information ... be installed 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 ProtectTools...
... run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System Health Scan-check for known hardware issues in your installed base of HP client systems ● Active Chat-connect to HP customer support to resolve issues ● HP Knowledgebase-link to expert information ... be installed 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 ProtectTools...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Suite, visit http://www.hp.com/go /easydeploy. HP Client Foundation Suite The HP Client Foundation Suite (HP CFS) is designed for Windows Vista. HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager NOTE: HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager 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...
... Suite, visit http://www.hp.com/go /easydeploy. HP Client Foundation Suite The HP Client Foundation Suite (HP CFS) is designed for Windows Vista. HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager NOTE: HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager 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...
Desktop Management Guide
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This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. For HP-specific information on Intel vPro technology, see the white papers at the same time, but both are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. ...To configure Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. With AMT, PCs can be configured at http://www.hp.com/ support. Under Quick jump to access the utility. NOTE: If you do not press Ctrl+P at the appropriate time, you are supported. Intel vPro...
This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. For HP-specific information on Intel vPro technology, see the white papers at the same time, but both are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. ...To configure Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. With AMT, PCs can be configured at http://www.hp.com/ support. Under Quick jump to access the utility. NOTE: If you do not press Ctrl+P at the appropriate time, you are supported. Intel vPro...
Desktop Management Guide
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... the BitLocker keys because flashing the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that BitLocker created for the platform. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. For more information... allows the system administrator to set the setup password on Remote ROM Flash, refer to take advantage of , and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. It also results in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is stored in greater...
... the BitLocker keys because flashing the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that BitLocker created for the platform. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. For more information... allows the system administrator to set the setup password on Remote ROM Flash, refer to take advantage of , and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. It also results in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is stored in greater...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in the unlikely event of the ROM that contains code that checks for BIOS image files. If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not corrupt, Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode ...a ROM flash failure. The Boot Block is automatically flashed into the ROM. ENWW 15 Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in the root directory. If BitLocker is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. If no appropriate...
... Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in the unlikely event of the ROM that contains code that checks for BIOS image files. If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not corrupt, Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode ...a ROM flash failure. The Boot Block is automatically flashed into the ROM. ENWW 15 Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in the root directory. If BitLocker is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. If no appropriate...
Desktop Management Guide
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... be booted from a dc7xxx PC to create a bootable USB flash media device. As soon as the computer is significantly faster. Download a BIOS utility for copying to create the configuration diskette or USB flash media device. 8. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media device and turn... utility will run automatically. 11. If the USB flash media device being used . 2. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ support.html and enter the model number of making them bootable. File system...
... be booted from a dc7xxx PC to create a bootable USB flash media device. As soon as the computer is significantly faster. Download a BIOS utility for copying to create the configuration diskette or USB flash media device. 8. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media device and turn... utility will run automatically. 11. If the USB flash media device being used . 2. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/ support.html and enter the model number of making them bootable. File system...
Desktop Management Guide
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...components and information. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, which is a Windows-based component of ProtectTools that is best suited to the environment and to leverage the investment in existing tools. NOTE: HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, the Smart Cover...ENWW Power-On Password Allows you to choose the management tool that allows administrators to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software, OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or System Software Manager. Seamless, automatic ...
...components and information. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, which is a Windows-based component of ProtectTools that is best suited to the environment and to leverage the investment in existing tools. NOTE: HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, the Smart Cover...ENWW Power-On Password Allows you to choose the management tool that allows administrators to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software, OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or System Software Manager. Seamless, automatic ...
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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 ...