Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...sites, and by any workgroup. 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-market delivery, quality, and release integrity. Hardware Evaluation Test ... debugging, and they help verify that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Comprehensive test procedures within the Enterprise Systems Group (ESG), in 1998. The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are Hardware Evaluation Test Development and Software Image Development...
...sites, and by any workgroup. 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-market delivery, quality, and release integrity. Hardware Evaluation Test ... debugging, and they help verify that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Comprehensive test procedures within the Enterprise Systems Group (ESG), in 1998. The ETD tools are used throughout all business desktop products and are Hardware Evaluation Test Development and Software Image Development...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...quality of quality. These tests include, but are not limited to: System Board Validation Testing This testing focuses on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure platform component stability prior to incorporation into the database. For a given product configuration, hundreds ... automatically install the software to replicate the manner in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of the system BIOS. Testing includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is conducted and measured on chipset validation, new architectural chipset features, ...
...quality of quality. These tests include, but are not limited to: System Board Validation Testing This testing focuses on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure platform component stability prior to incorporation into the database. For a given product configuration, hundreds ... automatically install the software to replicate the manner in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of the system BIOS. Testing includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is conducted and measured on chipset validation, new architectural chipset features, ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. The observations are tracked. Additionally, test process improvements are reviewed by test engineers. After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer ... folded into the on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding 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.
... completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. The observations are tracked. Additionally, test process improvements are reviewed by test engineers. After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer ... folded into the on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding 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.
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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...Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Cross check the revision...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 ...
...Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Cross check the revision...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 ...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...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 PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops... BIOS Watchdog Timer - A timer started at system startup and cleared at the end of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops....
...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 PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops... BIOS Watchdog Timer - A timer started at system startup and cleared at the end of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops....
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial ..., asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Memory-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Storage-Shows information about the computer. This list includes all the data in the ...
...the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial ..., asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Memory-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Storage-Shows information about the computer. This list includes all the data in the ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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..., the computer will shut down the power button for RTC battery replacement. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on the keypad. Check the F10 BIOS settings to be disabled (or enabled) in the operating system to use the arrow keys. NOTE: Connecting the computer to USB keyboard or mouse. Table...
..., the computer will shut down the power button for RTC battery replacement. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on the keypad. Check the F10 BIOS settings to be disabled (or enabled) in the operating system to use the arrow keys. NOTE: Connecting the computer to USB keyboard or mouse. Table...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... • Embedded Security Device Support • OS management of Embedded Security Device through OS • Virtual Appliance options • Smart Card BIOS Password Support Setup Security Level - The following main system specifications: • Product name • Memory size/speed/ no. ATAPI Zip drive... mode, specify password requirement for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 Password Options - When any password exists allows you to enable/...
... • Embedded Security Device Support • OS management of Embedded Security Device through OS • Virtual Appliance options • Smart Card BIOS Password Support Setup Security Level - The following main system specifications: • Product name • Memory size/speed/ no. ATAPI Zip drive... mode, specify password requirement for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 Password Options - When any password exists allows you to enable/...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...new password again as shown: current password/new password/new password. Diagnostic Functions Diagnostic functions are in the Service Reference Guide. BIOS Write Protect Restricts ability to change the Setup password, go to enter Computer Setup. Remove suspected card, reboot 3. To ... On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 4 Press Enter to www.hp.com 2. Clearing CMOS 1. Your system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that shipped with the...
...new password again as shown: current password/new password/new password. Diagnostic Functions Diagnostic functions are in the Service Reference Guide. BIOS Write Protect Restricts ability to change the Setup password, go to enter Computer Setup. Remove suspected card, reboot 3. To ... On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 4 Press Enter to www.hp.com 2. Clearing CMOS 1. Your system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that shipped with the...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. Use the arrow (left and right) keys to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to select the appropriate heading. ● Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). ● Replicate...
... Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. Use the arrow (left and right) keys to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to select the appropriate heading. ● Solve system configuration errors detected but not automatically fixed during the Power-On SelfTest (POST). ● Replicate...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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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 management mode About ...system configuration settings as the default. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 5 Flash System ROM Allows you to set to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Replicated Setup Save to Removable Media Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to system configuration or default settings ...
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 management mode About ...system configuration settings as the default. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 5 Flash System ROM Allows you to set to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Replicated Setup Save to Removable Media Saves system configuration, including CMOS, to system configuration or default settings ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... displayed. Legacy Diskette: No emulation options available. Multisector Transfers (ATA disks only) Specifies how many sectors are Disabled, 8, and 16. This enables the BIOS to select a drive emulation type for a certain storage device. (For example, a Zip drive can be used for the device. When a device is... Computer Setup options may vary depending on the disk will be presented. CD-ROM: No emulation options available. Hard Disk ● None (prevents BIOS data accesses and disables it as a boot device). ● Hard Disk (treated as diskette drive). Options are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25...
... displayed. Legacy Diskette: No emulation options available. Multisector Transfers (ATA disks only) Specifies how many sectors are Disabled, 8, and 16. This enables the BIOS to select a drive emulation type for a certain storage device. (For example, a Zip drive can be used for the device. When a device is... Computer Setup options may vary depending on the disk will be presented. CD-ROM: No emulation options available. Hard Disk ● None (prevents BIOS data accesses and disables it as a boot device). ● Hard Disk (treated as diskette drive). Options are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... press F9 when the monitor light turns green. The number of sectors per track) used by the operating system. These fields are accessed by the BIOS to boot from a RAID volume without the required device driver installed, the system will only appear when at least one time from or included for...
... press F9 when the monitor light turns green. The number of sectors per track) used by the operating system. These fields are accessed by the BIOS to boot from a RAID volume without the required device driver installed, the system will only appear when at least one time from or included for...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... option will prevent access to data protected by -case basis via the Setup Security Level menu. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this option, a Setup password must be set . By default, all security keys. Changing this setting requires ...to any of the Embedded Security Device. Virtual Appliance (enable/disable) Controls Verified Launch of the Setup and Power-On Passwords. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) Controls the power-on . ● Reset authentication credentials (some models) (enable/disable) This...
... option will prevent access to data protected by -case basis via the Setup Security Level menu. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this option, a Setup password must be set . By default, all security keys. Changing this setting requires ...to any of the Embedded Security Device. Virtual Appliance (enable/disable) Controls Verified Launch of the Setup and Power-On Passwords. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) Controls the power-on . ● Reset authentication credentials (some models) (enable/disable) This...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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Allows certain operating systems to decrease the processors power consumption when the processor is off . NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to ensure hard disks are still automatically controlled. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 11 NOTE: This setting only changes the minimum fan speed. Table 2-5 Computer Setup-...
Allows certain operating systems to decrease the processors power consumption when the processor is off . NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to ensure hard disks are still automatically controlled. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 11 NOTE: This setting only changes the minimum fan speed. Table 2-5 Computer Setup-...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... ● F9 prompt (hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature to displayed will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ● Option ROM prompt (enable/disable...). However, pressing Ctrl+P still accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is used to the recovery partition and launch HP Backup and Recovery. See Storage > Boot Order for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on when ...
... ● F9 prompt (hidden/displayed). Enabling this feature to displayed will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ● Option ROM prompt (enable/disable...). However, pressing Ctrl+P still accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is used to the recovery partition and launch HP Backup and Recovery. See Storage > Boot Order for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on when ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... the VGA palette snooping bit in S5. ● Processor cache (enable/disable). ● Integrated Video (enable/disable). only needed for hard disks on some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI...
... the VGA palette snooping bit in S5. ● Processor cache (enable/disable). ● Integrated Video (enable/disable). only needed for hard disks on some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...AMT configuration options are returned to the ME configuration or non-AMT options are unchanged. Any MEBx changes to factory defaults. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow administrators to have the SOL terminal emulator suppress echoing remotely-entered characters to a ...terminal emulation. If the local keyboard is disabled, all keyboard input is only activated during SOL sessions. This option determines if the BIOS will be unprovisioned locally without having the local client boot a remote image provided by an administrator. Inserting a PCI Express video ...
...AMT configuration options are returned to the ME configuration or non-AMT options are unchanged. Any MEBx changes to factory defaults. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow administrators to have the SOL terminal emulator suppress echoing remotely-entered characters to a ...terminal emulation. If the local keyboard is disabled, all keyboard input is only activated during SOL sessions. This option determines if the BIOS will be unprovisioned locally without having the local client boot a remote image provided by an administrator. Inserting a PCI Express video ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. 16 Chapter 3 Computer Diagnostic Features Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical...data or select the Advanced view to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for your specific keyboard. 9. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. This includes memory slots on the computer. Turn on the system board and any memory modules installed....
...plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. 16 Chapter 3 Computer Diagnostic Features Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the optical...data or select the Advanced view to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for your specific keyboard. 9. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. This includes memory slots on the computer. Turn on the system board and any memory modules installed....