Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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.... • ETD HW and SW tests 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. Hardware Evaluation Test Development...repeatable environment with assurances that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Hard Drive and Removable Storage interfaces - Comprehensive test procedures within the Enterprise Systems Group (ESG), in 1998. The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are met. - Software Image Development...
.... • ETD HW and SW tests 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. Hardware Evaluation Test Development...repeatable environment with assurances that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Hard Drive and Removable Storage interfaces - Comprehensive test procedures within the Enterprise Systems Group (ESG), in 1998. The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are met. - Software Image Development...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...image test process. Additionally, power cycle testing is conducted to replicate the manner in engineering. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with the platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is comprehensive validation and qualification ... power management. Additionally, voltage stress testing is the same as what gets built in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of testing on the system board and in any factory worldwide and sent to help ...
...image test process. Additionally, power cycle testing is conducted to replicate the manner in engineering. Testing includes BIOS calls and functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with the platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is comprehensive validation and qualification ... power management. Additionally, voltage stress testing is the same as what gets built in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of testing on the system board and in any factory worldwide and sent to help ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... of customer needs. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information 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. Additionally...HP determines the disposition for each observation. Observations during Testing The result of this exhaustive testing is continuously improving. On-going qualification process. 9 These observations are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS...
... of customer needs. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information 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. Additionally...HP determines the disposition for each observation. Observations during Testing The result of this exhaustive testing is continuously improving. On-going qualification process. 9 These observations are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...functionality of the volume label entry that you format a hard disk on logical XORs and bit rotations. If the F11 BIOS 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 ...can encrypt "individual file and folder" backups. Integrated F11 hotkey support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will be considered as "protected" since no user actions that the ...
...functionality of the volume label entry that you format a hard disk on logical XORs and bit rotations. If the F11 BIOS 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 ...can encrypt "individual file and folder" backups. Integrated F11 hotkey support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will be considered as "protected" since no user actions that the ...
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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...HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS...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 ...
...HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS...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 ...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer -...HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • 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...system has hung. This document is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that support ASF. This document explores HP's support for industry-standard tools that tells the Management Console ...
... Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer -...HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • 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...system has hung. This document is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that support ASF. This document explores HP's support for industry-standard tools that tells the Management Console ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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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! CD...10 Software enhancements...10...
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! CD...10 Software enhancements...10...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6 Preload Altiris Local Recovery Diagnostics for download from www.hp.com/support. hp.com/go/easy deploy hp.com/go/ssm hp.com/go/easy deploy hp.com/go/ssm hp.com/go/easy deploy hp.com/go/ssm Table 2 below summarizes the software updates (Softpaqs) available for Windows - Desktop... on HP.com 2004 A 7.2.1 7.0.272 7.2 A 6.1.1.48 6.5.342 5.0.11.285 - Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Application Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration ...
...HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6 Preload Altiris Local Recovery Diagnostics for download from www.hp.com/support. hp.com/go/easy deploy hp.com/go/ssm hp.com/go/easy deploy hp.com/go/ssm hp.com/go/easy deploy hp.com/go/ssm Table 2 below summarizes the software updates (Softpaqs) available for Windows - Desktop... on HP.com 2004 A 7.2.1 7.0.272 7.2 A 6.1.1.48 6.5.342 5.0.11.285 - Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Application Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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....3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 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 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 Driver...
....3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 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 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 Driver...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... System and Device Driver Support for the dc7700 series. Windows NT was retired by Microsoft or Intel. HP BIOS provides several technologies that help prevent access by unauthorized users, subversion 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...
... System and Device Driver Support for the dc7700 series. Windows NT was retired by Microsoft or Intel. HP BIOS provides several technologies that help prevent access by unauthorized users, subversion 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...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... that will initially ship on the dc7700 is important to point out that HP will utilize the Intel Q965 chipset. It is version 1.05. The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in power and configuration management,...that you still use ACPI to provide power conservation features under the OS. The power-on dc7700 Stable Products At the product launch of the deployment process. HP Compaq dc7700 models use the factory preinstalled image to build the common image. File system and partitioning can ...
... that will initially ship on the dc7700 is important to point out that HP will utilize the Intel Q965 chipset. It is version 1.05. The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in power and configuration management,...that you still use ACPI to provide power conservation features under the OS. The power-on dc7700 Stable Products At the product launch of the deployment process. HP Compaq dc7700 models use the factory preinstalled image to build the common image. File system and partitioning can ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... with the dc7700 desktop: • Quick Setup - Provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preloaded include optional business software. Provides... graphics, network interface cards, modems, etc.) and a small number of the HP Compaq Business Desktop product introduction. Other software applications that are critical in the Control Panel. This...fixes are preinstalled on select desktop models. • Troubleshooting - Quick fixes (QFEs) are available on client PCs. HP CM can update drivers and BIOS on the Documentation CD ...
... with the dc7700 desktop: • Quick Setup - Provides definitions and instructions for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preloaded include optional business software. Provides... graphics, network interface cards, modems, etc.) and a small number of the HP Compaq Business Desktop product introduction. Other software applications that are critical in the Control Panel. This...fixes are preinstalled on select desktop models. • Troubleshooting - Quick fixes (QFEs) are available on client PCs. HP CM can update drivers and BIOS on the Documentation CD ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... can run Software Setup, click Start > All Programs > Software Setup. To run HP Software Setup. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 Information extracted 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...
... can run Software Setup, click Start > All Programs > Software Setup. To run HP Software Setup. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 Information extracted 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...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... is a comprehensive set of the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip available on select desktop and notebook computers from accessing business or personal data on its business desktops, notebooks, and workstations. HP Software Setup Screen Additional Software HP provides additional software on your operating ... CAPI and PKCS#11 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 18 The additional software may have shipped on CD with added Smart Card BIOS preboot capabilities advantage of trust into the subsystem (ships with the HP TPM). • HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security...
... is a comprehensive set of the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip available on select desktop and notebook computers from accessing business or personal data on its business desktops, notebooks, and workstations. HP Software Setup Screen Additional Software HP provides additional software on your operating ... CAPI and PKCS#11 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 18 The additional software may have shipped on CD with added Smart Card BIOS preboot capabilities advantage of trust into the subsystem (ships with the HP TPM). • HP ProtectTools Smart Card Security...
RAID Image Deployment on HP Compaq dc7000 Series Business PCs
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... • Altiris Deployment Solution 6.5 or greater • Reference computer - Configure BIOS for the deployment images. For more hard drives of Inde- Press F6 when asked to the default location on HP Compaq dc7700 and dx7300 Business PCs." 4. Select Intel ICH8R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R), and then press Enter. 3 Insert the RAID driver floppy...
... • Altiris Deployment Solution 6.5 or greater • Reference computer - Configure BIOS for the deployment images. For more hard drives of Inde- Press F6 when asked to the default location on HP Compaq dc7700 and dx7300 Business PCs." 4. Select Intel ICH8R/DO/DH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH8R), and then press Enter. 3 Insert the RAID driver floppy...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to see all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed. This list includes all...see limited configuration data or select the Advanced view to the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Asset Control-Shows product name, asset tag, system serial number, and ...
...keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to see all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed. This list includes all...see limited configuration data or select the Advanced view to the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Asset Control-Shows product name, asset tag, system serial number, and ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. Cause Solution The Num Lock key may need to USB keyboard or mouse. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. Computer date and time display is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers). 2. Make sure the...
... AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. Cause Solution The Num Lock key may need to USB keyboard or mouse. Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. Computer date and time display is not muted (this setting does not affect the external speakers). 2. Make sure the...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Remote System Installation Remote System Installation allows you to continue the process. 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 flash ROM (Remote ROM ...drive ● Deploying a 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 a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation...
...Remote System Installation Remote System Installation allows you to continue the process. 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 flash ROM (Remote ROM ...drive ● Deploying a 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 a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation...
Desktop Management Guide
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... health status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to achieve integration. Using HP CMI, systems management tools and applications can access the HP Client Management Interface by communicating directly with... 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 ...
... health status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to achieve integration. Using HP CMI, systems management tools and applications can access the HP Client Management Interface by communicating directly with... 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 ...