Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...to product definition and requirements. - The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to-market delivery, ...quality, and release integrity. These tools provide detailed error messages that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Software Image Development architects image databases, processes, and tools used on business desktop ...
...to product definition and requirements. - The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to-market delivery, ...quality, and release integrity. These tools provide detailed error messages that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Software Image Development architects image databases, processes, and tools used on business desktop ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... changes are in any factory worldwide and sent to system components, and ACPI power management. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with minimal time and effort. • Quality Assurance-Software image development databases and tools enable ... risk by providing needed checks and balances and it helps to replicate the manner in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. • Automated Test Environment-This enables test teams to download a products...
... changes are in any factory worldwide and sent to system components, and ACPI power management. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with minimal time and effort. • Quality Assurance-Software image development databases and tools enable ... risk by providing needed checks and balances and it helps to replicate the manner in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. • Automated Test Environment-This enables test teams to download a products...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. Observations during Testing The result of this exhaustive testing is a detailed list of observations made by the responsible HP staff and management team using robust database tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. HP attempts to resolve customer issues...
... completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. Observations during Testing The result of this exhaustive testing is a detailed list of observations made by the responsible HP staff and management team using robust database tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. HP attempts to resolve customer issues...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...the following message displays each time the computer is not affected by a BIOS with the integrated F11 hotkey. Integrated F11 hotkey support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is booted, requiring that you format a hard... disk on the disk and can remove or disable features. There are no password/key is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will be considered as "protected" ...
...the following message displays each time the computer is not affected by a BIOS with the integrated F11 hotkey. Integrated F11 hotkey support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is booted, requiring that you format a hard... disk on the disk and can remove or disable features. There are no password/key is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will be considered as "protected" ...
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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...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...32 bits per pixel 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Application Compatibility 5. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Backup All User Data 4. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install...
...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...32 bits per pixel 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Application Compatibility 5. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Backup All User Data 4. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. System Boot Failure: Operating System Watchdog Timer - If the timer is not cleared within the specified amount of POST. ASF provides the following features are supported on the operating system to the Management Console indicating the system has hung. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - A timer started...
... and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. System Boot Failure: Operating System Watchdog Timer - If the timer is not cleared within the specified amount of POST. ASF provides the following features are supported on the operating system to the Management Console indicating the system has hung. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - A timer started...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... all the data in the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. System-Shows information...
... all the data in the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. System-Shows information...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 There is no sound or sound volume is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers). 2. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. Otherwise, the computer will not move using the arrow keys on . Press the Num Lock key. Make sure the...
... ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 There is no sound or sound volume is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers). 2. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. Otherwise, the computer will not move using the arrow keys on . Press the Num Lock key. Make sure the...
Desktop Management Guide
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...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 message appears in the... lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is usually used as a system setup and ...
...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 message appears in the... lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is usually used as a system setup and ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... computers. With the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), new HP business computers seamlessly integrate into your business agile. HP Client Management Interface 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...
... computers. With the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), new HP business computers seamlessly integrate into your business agile. HP Client Management Interface 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...
Desktop Management Guide
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...video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without TPM measurements of SoftPaq updates to quickly resolve hardware problems 6 Chapter 4 Software Updating and Management ENWW When SSM runs,...have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are sent real-time when triggered by visiting http://www.hp.com/go /hpcmi/. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on ...
...video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without TPM measurements of SoftPaq updates to quickly resolve hardware problems 6 Chapter 4 Software Updating and Management ENWW When SSM runs,...have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are sent real-time when triggered by visiting http://www.hp.com/go /hpcmi/. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... software lifecycle management from the HP Web site. 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 ● ...Security for ProtectTools requires an optional smart card and reader. Tight integration 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...
... software lifecycle management from the HP Web site. 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 ● ...Security for ProtectTools requires an optional smart card and reader. Tight integration 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...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Basic Edition 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 HP Client Premium Suite, visit http://www.hp.com/go /easydeploy. It combines: ● HP Client Manager ● HP Systems Insight Manager Connector ● Altiris...
... Basic Edition 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 HP Client Premium Suite, visit http://www.hp.com/go /easydeploy. It combines: ● HP Client Manager ● HP Systems Insight Manager Connector ● Altiris...
Desktop Management Guide
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... papers. Under Quick jump to access the utility. To configure Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. On Intel vPro-branded PCs, available management technologies include the following: ● AMT ● ASF ● Virtualization Technology ...system is on , press the hot key, Ctrl+P, when the monitor light turns green. If you do not press Ctrl+P at http://www.hp.com/ support. As soon as the computer is detected NOTE: For an overview of Intel vPro technology, visit http://www.intel.com/vpro. ...
... papers. Under Quick jump to access the utility. To configure Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. On Intel vPro-branded PCs, available management technologies include the following: ● AMT ● ASF ● Virtualization Technology ...system is on , press the hot key, Ctrl+P, when the monitor light turns green. If you do not press Ctrl+P at http://www.hp.com/ support. As soon as the computer is detected NOTE: For an overview of Intel vPro technology, visit http://www.intel.com/vpro. ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... flash ROM (read only memory). For more PCs simultaneously. This is important to upgrade the BIOS, you may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. Should you need or want to ensure the operating integrity of Remote ROM ...Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to flash the system BIOS. Disable BitLocker via Group Policy in greater productivity and lower total cost of , and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. For more information on systems that BitLocker created for ...
... flash ROM (read only memory). For more PCs simultaneously. This is important to upgrade the BIOS, you may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. Should you need or want to ensure the operating integrity of Remote ROM ...Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to flash the system BIOS. Disable BitLocker via Group Policy in greater productivity and lower total cost of , and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. For more information on systems that BitLocker created for ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... be prompted to Windows Vista. ENWW 15 The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that contains code that checks for BIOS image files. If the portion of a ROM flash failure. Turn off . 4. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from booting when a CD containing the...red 8 times, one blink every second. Simultaneously, the speaker will automatically power off the power. 2. Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in the unlikely event of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block...
... be prompted to Windows Vista. ENWW 15 The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that contains code that checks for BIOS image files. If the portion of a ROM flash failure. Turn off . 4. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from booting when a CD containing the...red 8 times, one blink every second. Simultaneously, the speaker will automatically power off the power. 2. Insert a CD or USB flash device containing the desired BIOS image file in the unlikely event of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block...
Desktop Management Guide
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... to a dx7xxx PC. If you must be configured. Turn on . Follow the instructions on the screen to Multiple Computers 17 Download a BIOS utility for copying to a single computer instead (see Unsupported USB Flash Media Device on page 19. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media... (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive, the computer can be booted from a USB flash media device. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to Removable Media. To obtain this image, use the method for replicating ...
... to a dx7xxx PC. If you must be configured. Turn on . Follow the instructions on the screen to Multiple Computers 17 Download a BIOS utility for copying to a single computer instead (see Unsupported USB Flash Media Device on page 19. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media... (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive, the computer can be booted from a USB flash media device. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to Removable Media. To obtain this image, use the method for replicating ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management, OpenView Client Configuration Manager, and Asset Management ...and checks system integrity and authenticates third-party users attempting system access. (For more information. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to certain plug and play settings under Windows. Seamless, automatic ...
...USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management, OpenView Client Configuration Manager, and Asset Management ...and checks system integrity and authenticates third-party users attempting system access. (For more information. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to certain plug and play settings under Windows. Seamless, automatic ...
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 ...