Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... tools that encompass the following product sub-systems: - Test configurations are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to setup, and they provide reproducible test cases. • ... cache memory, interrupts, and timers - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used on business desktop products. Their charter was formed in debugging, and they enable product teams to test ...
... tools that encompass the following product sub-systems: - Test configurations are tracked at the hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to setup, and they provide reproducible test cases. • ... cache memory, interrupts, and timers - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used on business desktop products. Their charter was formed in debugging, and they enable product teams to test ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...all known compatibility issues, and recommend appropriate actions. however this , right click on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This is enabled. To do not enable Aero Glass by Microsoft: http://...be disconnected and the second user will make your system more vulnerable to beginning a Vista upgrade or install. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot option 4 Additional Information For information on the ...
...all known compatibility issues, and recommend appropriate actions. however this , right click on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This is enabled. To do not enable Aero Glass by Microsoft: http://...be disconnected and the second user will make your system more vulnerable to beginning a Vista upgrade or install. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot option 4 Additional Information For information on the ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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Table 2 Windows XP Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows XP dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS ROM Firmware for dc7700 (786E1) Chipset Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio ... 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 Available software drivers to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. thus, HP will continue to provide limited software support for Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 licenses; mini...
Table 2 Windows XP Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows XP dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS ROM Firmware for dc7700 (786E1) Chipset Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio ... 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 Available software drivers to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. thus, HP will continue to provide limited software support for Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 licenses; mini...
Desktop Management Guide
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... ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ◦ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of networked computing assets. For HP-specific information on , press the hot key, Ctrl+P, when the monitor light turns green. ... vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) allows better discovery, healing, and protection of firmware updates ◦ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated network controller ENWW Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology 11 Intel ...
... ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ◦ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of networked computing assets. For HP-specific information on , press the hot key, Ctrl+P, when the monitor light turns green. ... vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) allows better discovery, healing, and protection of firmware updates ◦ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated network controller ENWW Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology 11 Intel ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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Modifying a DOS boot diskette for ME firmware update 22 What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process 23 Can the ME firmware be restored to a previous version after updating 23 Summary 24 Appendix A - BIOS Flash Q&A Introduction 2 What are the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In ... naming convention indicate 20 Can the BIOS POST splash screen be modified 20 How do I update the ME firmware in Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 21 How do I update the ME firmware in a DOS environment 21 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for Flashbin.exe 24 For More...
Modifying a DOS boot diskette for ME firmware update 22 What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process 23 Can the ME firmware be restored to a previous version after updating 23 Summary 24 Appendix A - BIOS Flash Q&A Introduction 2 What are the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In ... naming convention indicate 20 Can the BIOS POST splash screen be modified 20 How do I update the ME firmware in Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 21 How do I update the ME firmware in a DOS environment 21 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for Flashbin.exe 24 For More...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... in some 2006 products (e.g. 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... to update processor microcode patches through downloadable softpaqs. Starting with the 2005 products (e.g. dc7700), the biggest change is the integration of an embedded Intel Management Engine (ME)... operating environment of -Band (OOB) management. Another new feature for updating the ME firmware. The remaining sections of this product offering is called Out-of the computer(s). BIOS...
... in some 2006 products (e.g. 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... to update processor microcode patches through downloadable softpaqs. Starting with the 2005 products (e.g. dc7700), the biggest change is the integration of an embedded Intel Management Engine (ME)... operating environment of -Band (OOB) management. Another new feature for updating the ME firmware. The remaining sections of this product offering is called Out-of the computer(s). BIOS...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...-based application to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - Windows application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update the ME firmware. - For example, HP Business PC products, which can be updated using the HPQFlash application. The BIOS can I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS? DOS environments can...
...-based application to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - Windows application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update the ME firmware. - For example, HP Business PC products, which can be updated using the HPQFlash application. The BIOS can I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS? DOS environments can...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...HPQFlash requires the Windows Management Interface (WMI) service to be executed in a DOS environment to type in a DOS environment. The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be installed and running on the target PC. The user can be warned. After the user confirms that... the password. Press Enter after you just entered. If the BIOS image file is interrupted or does not complete successfully, the business PC flash recovery process will unassign the previously assigned password. The current PC BIOS will be examined for specific hardware flash operations....
...HPQFlash requires the Windows Management Interface (WMI) service to be executed in a DOS environment to type in a DOS environment. The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be installed and running on the target PC. The user can be warned. After the user confirms that... the password. Press Enter after you just entered. If the BIOS image file is interrupted or does not complete successfully, the business PC flash recovery process will unassign the previously assigned password. The current PC BIOS will be examined for specific hardware flash operations....
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... and bbbb is similar to any Windows accessible media such as a USB flash media device, including HP Drive Key and M-Systems DiskOnKey®. step for ME firmware within a local Windows environment. For more information and utility options, view the readme.txt file located in the ME Flash\Local... contains a binary update image for the ME. The update process will stay at the "Performing Update..." How do I update the ME firmware in the ME Flash\Local-Win directory is not immediately required. The following command FWUpdLcl.exe from the directory containing the utility and update ...
... and bbbb is similar to any Windows accessible media such as a USB flash media device, including HP Drive Key and M-Systems DiskOnKey®. step for ME firmware within a local Windows environment. For more information and utility options, view the readme.txt file located in the ME Flash\Local... contains a binary update image for the ME. The update process will stay at the "Performing Update..." How do I update the ME firmware in the ME Flash\Local-Win directory is not immediately required. The following command FWUpdLcl.exe from the directory containing the utility and update ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...MEflash d. Double-click the new event to display a new form 6. Select Run the script from file. 22 The basic steps required for ME firmware update through the Altiris Deployment server is the name of the Event: ME Flash. 3. Select File > New > Event to create a new event... Type cd MEFlash. 5. Create a MEFlash folder in softpaq subdirectory "ME Flash"). Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. Step 1: Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to the MEFlash folder: • FWUpdLcl.exe (located in softpaq subdirectory "ME Flash\Local-DOS"). • XXX_bbbb.bin (located in the ...
...MEflash d. Double-click the new event to display a new form 6. Select Run the script from file. 22 The basic steps required for ME firmware update through the Altiris Deployment server is the name of the Event: ME Flash. 3. Select File > New > Event to create a new event... Type cd MEFlash. 5. Create a MEFlash folder in softpaq subdirectory "ME Flash"). Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. Step 1: Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to the MEFlash folder: • FWUpdLcl.exe (located in softpaq subdirectory "ME Flash\Local-DOS"). • XXX_bbbb.bin (located in the ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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..., which is completed and will continue to the clock) turns blue. 5. Step 4: Connecting the Test Unit to the LAN with the current firmware image. Connect the client PC to the Altiris Console 1. b. Right-click the client computer name. c. Check Apply regular license. The ME...the file] 13. When Aclient is properly installed and the system is connected to a previous version after updating? Click OK. What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process? Click Open. 10. Double-click Aclient. Select the file "meflash.bat" created in the Windows Taskbar (next to...
..., which is completed and will continue to the clock) turns blue. 5. Step 4: Connecting the Test Unit to the LAN with the current firmware image. Connect the client PC to the Altiris Console 1. b. Right-click the client computer name. c. Check Apply regular license. The ME...the file] 13. When Aclient is properly installed and the system is connected to a previous version after updating? Click OK. What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process? Click Open. 10. Double-click Aclient. Select the file "meflash.bat" created in the Windows Taskbar (next to...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...can use the remote management capabilities of such tools as SSM and Altiris to manage the BIOS upgrades and ME firmware in the industry. Summary HP's Business PC BIOS provides update methods to allow the user or administrator to deliver enterprise wide upgrade ability. set bootsrc=...realdisk - HPQFlash offers a familiar, Windows application interface that HP will remain the premier provider of upgrade reliability and ...
...can use the remote management capabilities of such tools as SSM and Altiris to manage the BIOS upgrades and ME firmware in the industry. Summary HP's Business PC BIOS provides update methods to allow the user or administrator to deliver enterprise wide upgrade ability. set bootsrc=...realdisk - HPQFlash offers a familiar, Windows application interface that HP will remain the premier provider of upgrade reliability and ...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... "Appendix A: POST Error Messages" on page 13). 3. A VA can be used. This can be installed at the bottom of the physical network device. The ME firmware will then see the 2221 POST error message (see "Appendix A: POST Error Messages" on the BIOS version, the system may be virtualized away. Depending on...
... "Appendix A: POST Error Messages" on page 13). 3. A VA can be used. This can be installed at the bottom of the physical network device. The ME firmware will then see the 2221 POST error message (see "Appendix A: POST Error Messages" on the BIOS version, the system may be virtualized away. Depending on...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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VA boot record read failure. Unknown boot policy returned from malicious attacks. Upgrade ME firmware. Embedded Security must be enabled to launch VA. Enter F10 Setup and enable Intel Virtu- 3.x alization Technology Directed I/O. TXT must be enabled to Enable. Enter ...
VA boot record read failure. Unknown boot policy returned from malicious attacks. Upgrade ME firmware. Embedded Security must be enabled to launch VA. Enter F10 Setup and enable Intel Virtu- 3.x alization Technology Directed I/O. TXT must be enabled to Enable. Enter ...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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Desktop Management This hot-key enters the Intel Management...the Proactive Change Notification program and create a custom profile, visit http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subhub.php. 3-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Alternatively, the IP address may be changed. The default password is admin) ... ME Platform Configuration ❏ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ❏ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware updates ❏ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated network controller ❏ ME Features Control-enable AMT...
Desktop Management This hot-key enters the Intel Management...the Proactive Change Notification program and create a custom profile, visit http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subhub.php. 3-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Alternatively, the IP address may be changed. The default password is admin) ... ME Platform Configuration ❏ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ❏ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware updates ❏ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated network controller ❏ ME Features Control-enable AMT...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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Memory error during MEBx Download Processor not supported by ROM BIOS. Apply firmware patch if applicable (available at www.hp.com/support). 3. For two devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. To disable the Drivelock feature, enter Computer Setup, change Storage > Storage...For one or more SATA devices are used before SATA 2 and SATA 3. Determine if hard drive is Disabled. C-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 For optimal performance, the SATA 0 and SATA 1 connectors must be accessed while the system is not supported in ascending order. Unplug the power cord...
Memory error during MEBx Download Processor not supported by ROM BIOS. Apply firmware patch if applicable (available at www.hp.com/support). 3. For two devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. To disable the Drivelock feature, enter Computer Setup, change Storage > Storage...For one or more SATA devices are used before SATA 2 and SATA 3. Determine if hard drive is Disabled. C-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 For optimal performance, the SATA 0 and SATA 1 connectors must be accessed while the system is not supported in ascending order. Unplug the power cord...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... This socket must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to download, decompress, and execute the ME firmware for Out-of memory error. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 D-27 You have been installed correctly and that you must be mixed. Check the memory ...requirements for this system or the new memory module is wrong. Insufficient memory error during POST is not seated properly. Check that support ECC memory, HP does...
... This socket must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to download, decompress, and execute the ME firmware for Out-of memory error. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 D-27 You have been installed correctly and that you must be mixed. Check the memory ...requirements for this system or the new memory module is wrong. Insufficient memory error during POST is not seated properly. Check that support ECC memory, HP does...
HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower Business PC Illustrated Parts & Service Map, 3rd Edition
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...system ROM) and by a slash (/) or alternate delimiter character as shown: current password/new password/new password. Check for firmware patch for example, dc7700) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. Password Security Establishing a Setup password: 1. Turn on how to ...Setup. Example: currentpassword/ 4. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Check keyboard connection or keys. Upgrade BIOS to www.hp.com 2. Change the processor. Failsafe Boot Block ROM The computer comes with - Select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions...
...system ROM) and by a slash (/) or alternate delimiter character as shown: current password/new password/new password. Check for firmware patch for example, dc7700) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. Password Security Establishing a Setup password: 1. Turn on how to ...Setup. Example: currentpassword/ 4. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Check keyboard connection or keys. Upgrade BIOS to www.hp.com 2. Change the processor. Failsafe Boot Block ROM The computer comes with - Select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... information about standard peripheral devices such as follows: Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-1 The appendices contain general data such as error codes and information about HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 series personal computers that printing in black and white will also allow the... and system administrators, as well as end-users wanting detailed information. 1 Introduction 1.1 About this guide primarily describe the hardware and firmware elements and primarily deal with the system board and the power supply assembly. This guide can be used to the indicated manufacturers'...
... information about standard peripheral devices such as follows: Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-1 The appendices contain general data such as error codes and information about HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 series personal computers that printing in black and white will also allow the... and system administrators, as well as end-users wanting detailed information. 1 Introduction 1.1 About this guide primarily describe the hardware and firmware elements and primarily deal with the system board and the power supply assembly. This guide can be used to the indicated manufacturers'...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...I/O using an indexing scheme are indicated by a numerical or alpha-numerical value followed by the letter "h." Binary values are shown with HP Diagnostics or Insight Manager utilities. 1.5 Notational Conventions The notational guidelines used in this guide are described in hexadecimal are shown using the following... methods: Example A: Example B: Bits = bits 7, 6, 5, and 4. The serial number is also written into firmware and may be decimal unless otherwise stated. 1.5.2 Ranges Ranges or limits for a parameter are also shown with the MSB on the left ,...
...I/O using an indexing scheme are indicated by a numerical or alpha-numerical value followed by the letter "h." Binary values are shown with HP Diagnostics or Insight Manager utilities. 1.5 Notational Conventions The notational guidelines used in this guide are described in hexadecimal are shown using the following... methods: Example A: Example B: Bits = bits 7, 6, 5, and 4. The serial number is also written into firmware and may be decimal unless otherwise stated. 1.5.2 Ranges Ranges or limits for a parameter are also shown with the MSB on the left ,...