Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. After development is complete and the product is shipped to the end user,...tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. In this way, we help ensure that the Total Customer Experience (TCE) 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 a detailed list of...
HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. After development is complete and the product is shipped to the end user,...tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. In this way, we help ensure that the Total Customer Experience (TCE) 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 a detailed list of...
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 4 A Note...
... 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 4 A Note...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business...2.0, and 32 bits per pixel ƒ 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system... capability Recommended Install Order 1. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version...
...BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business...2.0, and 32 bits per pixel ƒ 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system... capability Recommended Install Order 1. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Cause Solution RTC (real-time clock) battery may be used to update the RTC date and time). Cursor will not respond to make sure the internal system speaker is incorrect. Make sure the external speakers are properly ... to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can be replaced. Check the F10 BIOS settings to resume from standby mode, do not hold down and you want to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. NOTE...
Cause Solution RTC (real-time clock) battery may be used to update the RTC date and time). Cursor will not respond to make sure the internal system speaker is incorrect. Make sure the external speakers are properly ... to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can be replaced. Check the F10 BIOS settings to resume from standby mode, do not hold down and you want to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. NOTE...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...Removable Media Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to emulate a diskette drive). Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Ignore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any ...currently selected default settings and clears any changes. Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● ME ...
...Removable Media Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to emulate a diskette drive). Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Ignore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any ...currently selected default settings and clears any changes. Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● ME ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... Type in the lower-right corner of the Surveyor Server Name field. 5. NOTE: The make the Next button active, click out of the HP logo screen when the computer is usually used for the following tasks: ● Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on ...one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on the Start menu. -orDownload and run a softpaq that contains the software. 2. Remote System Installation 23...
... Type in the lower-right corner of the Surveyor Server Name field. 5. NOTE: The make the Next button active, click out of the HP logo screen when the computer is usually used for the following tasks: ● Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on ...one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on the Start menu. -orDownload and run a softpaq that contains the software. 2. Remote System Installation 23...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without user interaction) determines the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on HP Client Management Interface, refer to flash the system BIOS. When SSM runs, it silently (without visiting each machine. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. System Software Manager...
... ● Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without user interaction) determines the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on HP Client Management Interface, refer to flash the system BIOS. When SSM runs, it silently (without visiting each machine. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. System Software Manager...
Desktop Management Guide
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.../go /ssm. When SSM runs, it silently (without having to flash the system BIOS. Since SSM only allows distribution of your networked HP business PCs. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Disable BitLocker via Group Policy in a central file store. Alerts are using TPM measurements to protect the...
.../go /ssm. When SSM runs, it silently (without having to flash the system BIOS. Since SSM only allows distribution of your networked HP business PCs. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Disable BitLocker via Group Policy in a central file store. Alerts are using TPM measurements to protect the...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...the HPQPswd utility 13 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update 14 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update 14 What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery? . 15 What are the steps ...necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor microcode...
...the HPQPswd utility 13 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update 14 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update 14 What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery? . 15 What are the steps ...necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor microcode...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... biggest change is the integration of OOB management options. BIOS updates are made available, the BIOS must be updated or flashed, in various manners. Starting with the 2005 products (e.g. The softpaq will only offer ASF as the system is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a Windows environment. This ability...
... biggest change is the integration of OOB management options. BIOS updates are made available, the BIOS must be updated or flashed, in various manners. Starting with the 2005 products (e.g. The softpaq will only offer ASF as the system is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a Windows environment. This ability...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... not lost during BIOS update or restore. 4 Windows application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - Compressed BIOS image file used with other Windows versions (NT, 98, 95, ME), Linux, or other operating systems, the BIOS can be updated using the HPQFlash application. Readme.txt - HP Business Blade PC products...
... not lost during BIOS update or restore. 4 Windows application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - Compressed BIOS image file used with other Windows versions (NT, 98, 95, ME), Linux, or other operating systems, the BIOS can be updated using the HPQFlash application. Readme.txt - HP Business Blade PC products...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...the setup password before the BIOS can be closed before proceeding. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to execute the HPQFlash utility? If the PC has an administrative or setup password configured, HPQFlash will respond with the BIOS update. What are the steps... necessary to proceed with a warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. The HPQFlash application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting the HPQFlash.exe ...
...the setup password before the BIOS can be closed before proceeding. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to execute the HPQFlash utility? If the PC has an administrative or setup password configured, HPQFlash will respond with the BIOS update. What are the steps... necessary to proceed with a warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. The HPQFlash application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting the HPQFlash.exe ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...with either method, additional steps are required to prepare the diskette (see "Appendix A - What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update? Insert a blank, floppy diskette into the PC. 2. From Windows Explorer, right-click the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive and choose Format. To ...fit on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be assigned the password. The BIOS image of the HPQFlash application. Assignpw.exe is formatted with DOS Flash if an administrative/setup password has been previously set . The password file can be updated has administrator/setup ...
...with either method, additional steps are required to prepare the diskette (see "Appendix A - What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update? Insert a blank, floppy diskette into the PC. 2. From Windows Explorer, right-click the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive and choose Format. To ...fit on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be assigned the password. The BIOS image of the HPQFlash application. Assignpw.exe is formatted with DOS Flash if an administrative/setup password has been previously set . The password file can be updated has administrator/setup ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... 1. 6860x 2. 786Ax 3. 786Bx 4. 786Cx 5. 786Dx 6. 786Ex 7. 786Fx To verify this procedure. What are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for BIOS update? Please read the following system BIOS family (where x is available with the following requirements and procedure completely before attempting to make the... diskette or DOS Bootable diskette with the steps, please do not attempt this in the "How do I update the BIOS when not running Vista, Windows XP, 2000, or DOS?" Any Hewlett-Packard business PC with CD burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW drive installed. Execute...
... 1. 6860x 2. 786Ax 3. 786Bx 4. 786Cx 5. 786Dx 6. 786Ex 7. 786Fx To verify this procedure. What are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for BIOS update? Please read the following system BIOS family (where x is available with the following requirements and procedure completely before attempting to make the... diskette or DOS Bootable diskette with the steps, please do not attempt this in the "How do I update the BIOS when not running Vista, Windows XP, 2000, or DOS?" Any Hewlett-Packard business PC with CD burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW drive installed. Execute...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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If prompted, select Yes (Y) to enable Large Disk support and answer Yes to use Altiris for BIOS update? Reconfirm that you are the steps necessary to any of the Fdisk program by typing Fdisk and pressing Enter. 6. The system will then see ...to the server. 2. IMPORTANT: Data loss can occur. 10. At the "A:\" prompt, type Sys X: where X: represents the drive letter for BIOS update through the Altiris Deployment server is made bootable, the Flashbin.exe, Assignpw.exe, and BIOS image file (XXX_MMmm.bin) can now be copied to the "A:\" prompt. 9. Boot the PC to deliver...
If prompted, select Yes (Y) to enable Large Disk support and answer Yes to use Altiris for BIOS update? Reconfirm that you are the steps necessary to any of the Fdisk program by typing Fdisk and pressing Enter. 6. The system will then see ...to the server. 2. IMPORTANT: Data loss can occur. 10. At the "A:\" prompt, type Sys X: where X: represents the drive letter for BIOS update through the Altiris Deployment server is made bootable, the Flashbin.exe, Assignpw.exe, and BIOS image file (XXX_MMmm.bin) can now be copied to the "A:\" prompt. 9. Boot the PC to deliver...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...command prompt. Type the name of a folder on it. 8. Select the file "flash.bat" created in the Altiris eXpress folder. 2. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. Type edit flash.bat. 6. Save the file. 8. Click OK. 17 Type cd ROMFlash. 5. Copy the following ... k: \\[Altiris Sever Name]\express b. Select File > New > Event to the server 1. 3. Step 1: Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to create a new event in Altiris 1. Double click the new event to the Altiris Console. Click the folder button, which is the name...
...command prompt. Type the name of a folder on it. 8. Select the file "flash.bat" created in the Altiris eXpress folder. 2. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. Type edit flash.bat. 6. Save the file. 8. Click OK. 17 Type cd ROMFlash. 5. Copy the following ... k: \\[Altiris Sever Name]\express b. Select File > New > Event to the server 1. 3. Step 1: Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to create a new event in Altiris 1. Double click the new event to the Altiris Console. Click the folder button, which is the name...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...is major version, and mm is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility. The automatic flash recovery will continue until the BIOS is located, the BIOS update process will be attempted again. Processor microcode changes can... be applied to diskette or USB flash media. Major version number changes indicate a greater degree of change the entire BIOS. Floppy or USB media sources...
...is major version, and mm is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility. The automatic flash recovery will continue until the BIOS is located, the BIOS update process will be attempted again. Processor microcode changes can... be applied to diskette or USB flash media. Major version number changes indicate a greater degree of change the entire BIOS. Floppy or USB media sources...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7800 Software Overview
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... the dc7800 is that HP carefully engineers the software image to be customized during the power-on activity and usage. The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within the family. HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information. HP BIOS provides numerous ways to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer...
... the dc7800 is that HP carefully engineers the software image to be customized during the power-on activity and usage. The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within the family. HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information. HP BIOS provides numerous ways to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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...Technology compliant and readily supports Virtual Appliances with the Client Operating System (COS). The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is Intel vPro Processor Technology compliant. See "BIOS Requirements" on 3rd party software providers. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) provides hardware support... This virtualized layer protection is accomplished by what is a virtualized environment that runs independently yet concurrently with the appropriate BIOS update. Compatibility of this technology, such as Symantec or Altiris. 2 It is yet to run multiple operating systems simultaneously...
...Technology compliant and readily supports Virtual Appliances with the Client Operating System (COS). The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is Intel vPro Processor Technology compliant. See "BIOS Requirements" on 3rd party software providers. Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) provides hardware support... This virtualized layer protection is accomplished by what is a virtualized environment that runs independently yet concurrently with the appropriate BIOS update. Compatibility of this technology, such as Symantec or Altiris. 2 It is yet to run multiple operating systems simultaneously...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... bypassing the SOS boot. For the HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC, go to: • Security > OS Security > Virtualization Technology (VTx) For the HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC, go to be unhidden, but does not have the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with the appropriate BIOS update. 4 It has to : • Security > System...
... bypassing the SOS boot. For the HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC, go to: • Security > OS Security > Virtualization Technology (VTx) For the HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC, go to be unhidden, but does not have the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with the appropriate BIOS update. 4 It has to : • Security > System...
