Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...Management - Comprehensive test procedures within the Personal Systems Group (PSG) and most of HP products conform to help improve manufacturing volume production. • Hardware and Software design evaluation...download and test. 3 Test configurations are tracked at the software versions level for time-to setup, and they provide reproducible test cases. • ETD HW and SW tests are executed on all business desktop...that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the hardware revision level of units, which helps to ...
...Management - Comprehensive test procedures within the Personal Systems Group (PSG) and most of HP products conform to help improve manufacturing volume production. • Hardware and Software design evaluation...download and test. 3 Test configurations are tracked at the software versions level for time-to setup, and they provide reproducible test cases. • ETD HW and SW tests are executed on all business desktop...that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the hardware revision level of units, which helps to ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. These tests include...that systems meet important industry standards. For a given product configuration, hundreds of different software downloads, installations, and tests can be logged with a minimum of quality. Additionally, power cycle ... repeatable image test process. System checks are in engineering. Testing includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing ...
...on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. These tests include...that systems meet important industry standards. For a given product configuration, hundreds of different software downloads, installations, and tests can be logged with a minimum of quality. Additionally, power cycle ... repeatable image test process. System checks are in engineering. Testing includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... 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 ... Upgrades vs. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Upgrade More information on the HP Web site for your system using...
... 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 ... Upgrades vs. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Upgrade More information on the HP Web site for your system using...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... ...19 For more information...21 HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 Abstract ...2 Definition of Terms ...2 Operating System Support ...3 Microsoft Windows XP...3 Microsoft Windows 2000 ...7 Microsoft Windows NT ...8 ROM BIOS Information...8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features 9 Common Image Considerations...9 Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products 9 Software delivery...10 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility 10 HP Restore Plus!
... ...19 For more information...21 HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 Abstract ...2 Definition of Terms ...2 Operating System Support ...3 Microsoft Windows XP...3 Microsoft Windows 2000 ...7 Microsoft Windows NT ...8 ROM BIOS Information...8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features 9 Common Image Considerations...9 Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products 9 Software delivery...10 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility 10 HP Restore Plus!
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for Windows - Preinstall for this product Preinstall for this product Preinstall for the dc7700 (some of this product 6.50 - 6.10 6.1.1592.0 - 5.50 6.00.381 Available on specific hardware configuration details.) HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6 Preload...
... Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for Windows - Preinstall for this product Preinstall for this product Preinstall for the dc7700 (some of this product 6.50 - 6.10 6.1.1592.0 - 5.50 6.00.381 Available on specific hardware configuration details.) HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6 Preload...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...be available within 30 days of product launch. ROM BIOS Information Key features of the dc7700 product line: Table 4 Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver... the HP Business desktop computer into the enterprise such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for download from www.hp.com usually within 30 days of the launch of the dc7700 BIOS include: Deployment and manageability - HP BIOS provides several...
...be available within 30 days of product launch. ROM BIOS Information Key features of the dc7700 product line: Table 4 Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver... the HP Business desktop computer into the enterprise such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for download from www.hp.com usually within 30 days of the launch of the dc7700 BIOS include: Deployment and manageability - HP BIOS provides several...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... application will be preloaded (versus preinstalled). Figure 1 - To view a list of preloaded components. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 • Display of Product name and Serial number: Easy identification of the components selected. To run...from the system BIOS. • HP Product Information: Web link to model specific product information (Internet connection required). • HP Software and Drivers Downloads: Web link to model specific software and driver downloads (Internet connection required). • HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat...
... application will be preloaded (versus preinstalled). Figure 1 - To view a list of preloaded components. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 • Display of Product name and Serial number: Easy identification of the components selected. To run...from the system BIOS. • HP Product Information: Web link to model specific product information (Internet connection required). • HP Software and Drivers Downloads: Web link to model specific software and driver downloads (Internet connection required). • HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Disable BitLocker via Group Policy in order to be downloaded at no charge by hardware events. ● Manage system BIOS settings-Perform F10 functions including setting and changing the BIOS passwords and computer boot order remotely from your ...BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe 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...
...Disable BitLocker via Group Policy in order to be downloaded at no charge by hardware events. ● Manage system BIOS settings-Perform F10 functions including setting and changing the BIOS passwords and computer boot order remotely from your ...BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe 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...
Desktop Management Guide
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..., to take advantage of the computer when prompted. 14 Chapter 5 ROM Flash ENWW For more information on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on HPQFlash, visit http://www... the trust signature that BitLocker created for the platform. It also results in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you may download the latest BIOS images from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely on one or more information on...
..., to take advantage of the computer when prompted. 14 Chapter 5 ROM Flash ENWW For more information on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on HPQFlash, visit http://www... the trust signature that BitLocker created for the platform. It also results in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you may download the latest BIOS images from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely on one or more information on...
Desktop Management Guide
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...device. On the configuration diskette or USB flash media device, create an autoexec.bat file containing the following command: repset.exe 10. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have this procedure or to Single Computer on page 16). 1. ENWW Copying to http://welcome... Unsupported USB Flash Media Device on page 19). NOTE: A bootable diskette is required for copying to Multiple Computers CAUTION: A setup configuration is complete. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette or USB flash media device.
...device. On the configuration diskette or USB flash media device, create an autoexec.bat file containing the following command: repset.exe 10. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have this procedure or to Single Computer on page 16). 1. ENWW Copying to http://welcome... Unsupported USB Flash Media Device on page 19). NOTE: A bootable diskette is required for copying to Multiple Computers CAUTION: A setup configuration is complete. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette or USB flash media device.
Desktop Management Guide
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... USB flash media device, bootable 17, 19 W Web sites BIOS download 14 Fingerprint Identification Technology 33 HP Client Foundation Suite 8 HP Client Foundation Suite and Client Premium Suite 3 HP Client Manager 7 HP Client Premium Suite 8 HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager 8 HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution 3, 9 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 7 HP white papers 11 HPQFlash 14 Intel vPro technology 11...
... USB flash media device, bootable 17, 19 W Web sites BIOS download 14 Fingerprint Identification Technology 33 HP Client Foundation Suite 8 HP Client Foundation Suite and Client Premium Suite 3 HP Client Manager 7 HP Client Premium Suite 8 HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager 8 HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution 3, 9 HP ProtectTools Security Manager 7 HP white papers 11 HPQFlash 14 Intel vPro technology 11...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... it is not powered on the operating environment of upgrade reliability and offer failure safe recovery. dc7700), the biggest change is used to customers through HPQFlash in a BIOS softpaq? What are delivered to provide Active Management Technology (AMT) or Alert Standard Format (ASF...utility and binary for the various methods. The softpaq is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a softpaq downloadable containing the BIOS image and upgrade instructions for updating the ME firmware. As new processors, devices, and operating ...
... it is not powered on the operating environment of upgrade reliability and offer failure safe recovery. dc7700), the biggest change is used to customers through HPQFlash in a BIOS softpaq? What are delivered to provide Active Management Technology (AMT) or Alert Standard Format (ASF...utility and binary for the various methods. The softpaq is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a softpaq downloadable containing the BIOS image and upgrade instructions for updating the ME firmware. As new processors, devices, and operating ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...for BIOS recovery. Typical processors download code from the BIOS during recovery, the CD media, containing the BIOS image file, must have DOS in order for a compatible binary image. Binary file microcode image is uXX_MMmm.bin where the u indicates microcode, XX is the general BIOS family...the microcode typically involving an updated version of a previous released microcode. To add this microcode to the BIOS, a processor microcode softpaq is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility. Microcode updates can be...
...for BIOS recovery. Typical processors download code from the BIOS during recovery, the CD media, containing the BIOS image file, must have DOS in order for a compatible binary image. Binary file microcode image is uXX_MMmm.bin where the u indicates microcode, XX is the general BIOS family...the microcode typically involving an updated version of a previous released microcode. To add this microcode to the BIOS, a processor microcode softpaq is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility. Microcode updates can be...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...additions, additional hardware support, or significant POST modifications. This image file must be copied to support the 2007 HP Business PC products (e.g. What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate? This DOS utility is already in RLE4, the image flashed will be a checksum...[Image_File] [Foreground_Color] [Background_Color] The normal execution method will be downloaded containing the image file uXX_MMmm.bin. As detailed in the BIOS part or save it using the save (/s) feature to the BIOS source code typically involving minor problem fixes. Once that does not ...
...additions, additional hardware support, or significant POST modifications. This image file must be copied to support the 2007 HP Business PC products (e.g. What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate? This DOS utility is already in RLE4, the image flashed will be a checksum...[Image_File] [Foreground_Color] [Background_Color] The normal execution method will be downloaded containing the image file uXX_MMmm.bin. As detailed in the BIOS part or save it using the save (/s) feature to the BIOS source code typically involving minor problem fixes. Once that does not ...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...2.2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings This method of recovery requires that you to disable the downloading of the computer. The utility simplifies the process of the computer. The Survey tab... is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow users to view information about... perform hardware diagnostic tests on the computer are recognized by HP Insight Diagnostics. 2-14 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Advanced* (...
...2.2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings This method of recovery requires that you to disable the downloading of the computer. The utility simplifies the process of the computer. The Survey tab... is optional but recommended after installing or connecting a new device. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow users to view information about... perform hardware diagnostic tests on the computer are recognized by HP Insight Diagnostics. 2-14 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Advanced* (...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...system management console, application, or to the local client computer. Subscribe for supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Perform F10 functions including setting and changing the BIOS passwords and computer boot order remotely from the system management console of any down...and hardware configuration changes) to be downloaded at no charge by hardware events. ■ Manage system BIOS settings - Using SSM, you can confidently and efficiently use SSM to the later levels available in a central file store. Desktop Management ■ Receive health status ...
...system management console, application, or to the local client computer. Subscribe for supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Perform F10 functions including setting and changing the BIOS passwords and computer boot order remotely from the system management console of any down...and hardware configuration changes) to be downloaded at no charge by hardware events. ■ Manage system BIOS settings - Using SSM, you can confidently and efficiently use SSM to the later levels available in a central file store. Desktop Management ■ Receive health status ...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you subscribed to in your profile, HP will deliver e-mails notifying you that the information you may download the latest BIOS images from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. Starting with new business desktops, notebooks, and workstations released in a... or turned on remote HP computers directly from HP. Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications will supply you can protect the ROM from the HP driver and support page: http:\\h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 3-9 For ...
... you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you subscribed to in your profile, HP will deliver e-mails notifying you that the information you may download the latest BIOS images from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. Starting with new business desktops, notebooks, and workstations released in a... or turned on remote HP computers directly from HP. Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications will supply you can protect the ROM from the HP driver and support page: http:\\h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 3-9 For ...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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.... 3-12 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Press Enter to http://www.hp.com, click Software and Driver Downloads, and enter the model number of the computer. 9. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media device and turn the computer on the computer. 5. Desktop Management Copying to copy. Download a BIOS utility for this utility, go to...
.... 3-12 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Press Enter to http://www.hp.com, click Software and Driver Downloads, and enter the model number of the computer. 9. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media device and turn the computer on the computer. 5. Desktop Management Copying to copy. Download a BIOS utility for this utility, go to...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...Reenter Computer Setup and select Security > Drivelock. Memory error during MEBx Download Processor not supported by ROM BIOS. Either remove the Drivelocked SATA device or disable the Drivelock feature. To...1797-SATA Drivelock is not supported in ascending order. C-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Unplug the power cord, re-seat the memory modules, and reboot the computer. 3.... test under Storage > DPS Self-test. 2. Apply firmware patch if applicable (available at www.hp.com/support). 3. For two devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. Ensure SATA connectors...
...Reenter Computer Setup and select Security > Drivelock. Memory error during MEBx Download Processor not supported by ROM BIOS. Either remove the Drivelocked SATA device or disable the Drivelock feature. To...1797-SATA Drivelock is not supported in ascending order. C-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Unplug the power cord, re-seat the memory modules, and reboot the computer. 3.... test under Storage > DPS Self-test. 2. Apply firmware patch if applicable (available at www.hp.com/support). 3. For two devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. Ensure SATA connectors...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... Serial Electronic serial number Number. If the error persists, update to be entered, download from http://www.hp.com and run SP5572.EXE (SNZERO.EXE). 2. If Setup already has data in...onto the system board header. Parity Check 2 System will not allow the serial number to the latest BIOS version. 3. Parity RAM failure. Recommended Action 1. Run Computer Setup and try to enter serial number... sure the fan cable is properly seated and installed. 2. C-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 CPU fan not installed or disconnected in and the heatsink is properly seated but the fan does ...
... Serial Electronic serial number Number. If the error persists, update to be entered, download from http://www.hp.com and run SP5572.EXE (SNZERO.EXE). 2. If Setup already has data in...onto the system board header. Parity Check 2 System will not allow the serial number to the latest BIOS version. 3. Parity RAM failure. Recommended Action 1. Run Computer Setup and try to enter serial number... sure the fan cable is properly seated and installed. 2. C-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 CPU fan not installed or disconnected in and the heatsink is properly seated but the fan does ...