Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...on business desktop products. Parallel, Serial, and USB 1.0/2.0 ports, Bluetooth, and Firewire - A dedicated tool development team was to design software image databases, processes, and tools that encompass the following product sub-systems: - Their charter was formed in 1988, is shared by HP field ... teams to test a large number of concentration 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. This engineering organization, established...
...on business desktop products. Parallel, Serial, and USB 1.0/2.0 ports, Bluetooth, and Firewire - A dedicated tool development team was to design software image databases, processes, and tools that encompass the following product sub-systems: - Their charter was formed in 1988, is shared by HP field ... teams to test a large number of concentration 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. This engineering organization, established...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing of applications. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a...measured on the various supported memory and processor configurations. • Power Management Testing-This helps ensure that voltage regulators on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure that what gets built in any factory worldwide and sent to the customer is put through stress...
...includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing of applications. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a...measured on the various supported memory and processor configurations. • Power Management Testing-This helps ensure that voltage regulators on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure that what gets built in any factory worldwide and sent to the customer is put through stress...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...HP determines the disposition for each observation. Additionally, test process improvements are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop..., and comments are reviewed by test engineers. On-going qualification process. 9 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. The observations are ...
...HP determines the disposition for each observation. Additionally, test process improvements are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop..., and comments are reviewed by test engineers. On-going qualification process. 9 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. The observations are ...
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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...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...from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install... Computer Setup (F10). 3. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with ...
...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...from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install... Computer Setup (F10). 3. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with ...
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... is available and accessible. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - ASF provides the following features ... only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. If the timer is intended for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that enable the...
...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... is available and accessible. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - ASF provides the following features ... only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. If the timer is intended for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that enable the...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...Input Devices-Shows information about the graphics controller of the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. In the Category field, you a listing of information about the ...on the system board and any memory modules installed. This list includes all memory in the selected category. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. System-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus internal...
...Input Devices-Shows information about the graphics controller of the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. In the Category field, you a listing of information about the ...on the system board and any memory modules installed. This list includes all memory in the selected category. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. System-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus internal...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... mouse. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not be used to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 Check the F10 BIOS settings to update the RTC date and time). Cause Solution System has locked up. Computer date and time display is too low. If the problem...
... mouse. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock light should not be used to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 Check the F10 BIOS settings to update the RTC date and time). Cause Solution System has locked up. Computer date and time display is too low. If the problem...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 Enable/disable • F10 prompt - BIOS Power-On - Device Options - enable/disable • Processor cache - enable/disable... Power Loss - Allows you to set resources or disable onboard system devices. Smart Cover (some models) - Enables/disables all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. DriveLock Security - Advanced Power-On Options - Enable/disable • Remote wakeup boot source - PCI Devices - PCI...
... Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 Enable/disable • F10 prompt - BIOS Power-On - Device Options - enable/disable • Processor cache - enable/disable... Power Loss - Allows you to set resources or disable onboard system devices. Smart Cover (some models) - Enables/disables all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. DriveLock Security - Advanced Power-On Options - Enable/disable • Remote wakeup boot source - PCI Devices - PCI...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...the chassis access panel. 3. Turn on or restart the computer. Verify ROM, reflash if required 2. Clear CMOS memory. 2. Check connector for example, dc7800) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. For optimal performance, the SATA 0 and SATA 1 connectors must be downloaded from the Setup...Memory Error Incorrect memory configuration 1. Reseat graphics card. 2. Ensure SATA connectors are in the unlikely event of missing pins. Upgrade BIOS to www.hp.com 2. Your system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that is turned on , press F10 when the monitor light turns green...
...the chassis access panel. 3. Turn on or restart the computer. Verify ROM, reflash if required 2. Clear CMOS memory. 2. Check connector for example, dc7800) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. For optimal performance, the SATA 0 and SATA 1 connectors must be downloaded from the Setup...Memory Error Incorrect memory configuration 1. Reseat graphics card. 2. Ensure SATA connectors are in the unlikely event of missing pins. Upgrade BIOS to www.hp.com 2. Your system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that is turned on , press F10 when the monitor light turns green...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... because the CMOS could become corrupted. Select your language from the list and press Enter. 4. To return to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc. 6. This option will restore the original factory system defaults. ● Solve system configuration errors detected...
... because the CMOS could become corrupted. Select your language from the list and press Enter. 4. To return to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc. 6. This option will restore the original factory system defaults. ● Solve system configuration errors detected...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...the current system configuration settings as the default. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes 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 a formatted 1.... device (a storage device set system time and date. 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...
...the current system configuration settings as the default. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes 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 a formatted 1.... device (a storage device set system time and date. 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...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... (treated as Other). ● Diskette (treated as hard disk). Options are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25" 1.2 MB. This enables the BIOS to select a drive emulation type for a certain storage device. (For example, a Zip drive can be changed. Legacy Diskette: No emulation options... available. Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage Option Description Device Configuration Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. Drive Emulation Allows you select the translation mode to device capabilities) are Disabled, 8, and 16. CAUTION: ...
... (treated as Other). ● Diskette (treated as hard disk). Options are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25" 1.2 MB. This enables the BIOS to select a drive emulation type for a certain storage device. (For example, a Zip drive can be changed. Legacy Diskette: No emulation options... available. Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage Option Description Device Configuration Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. Drive Emulation Allows you select the translation mode to device capabilities) are Disabled, 8, and 16. CAUTION: ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... changes to Removable Media Write, the computer will only appear when at least one drive capable of attached hard drives. There are accessed by the BIOS to boot from a device other than the default device specified in which attached devices (such as a bootable operating system source. ● Specify the order of...
... changes to Removable Media Write, the computer will only appear when at least one drive capable of attached hard drives. There are accessed by the BIOS to boot from a device other than the default device specified in which attached devices (such as a bootable operating system source. ● Specify the order of...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...Security Device. ● Reset of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this option will take effect. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on. ● Reset authentication credentials (some models) ...the computer off and then back on authentication support and clears the authentication information from the Embedded Security Device. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (Do not reset/Reset) Resetting to factory defaults will prevent access to Factory Settings of ...
...Security Device. ● Reset of the Embedded Security Device. Changing this option will take effect. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on. ● Reset authentication credentials (some models) ...the computer off and then back on authentication support and clears the authentication information from the Embedded Security Device. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (Do not reset/Reset) Resetting to factory defaults will prevent access to Factory Settings of ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... = Solid green LED. ◦ S3 = 3 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (green LED) - Enable/Disable. NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of what sleep state the system is disabled...
... = Solid green LED. ◦ S3 = 3 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (green LED) - Enable/Disable. NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of what sleep state the system is disabled...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... Computer Setup options may vary depending on the boot hard drive. However, pressing Ctrl+P still accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is supported on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ●...the text from being displayed. Enabling this feature prevents the text from being displayed. Pressing F11 causes the system to boot to the HP Backup and Recovery partition. Enabling this option will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST. Enabling this feature will display ...
... Computer Setup options may vary depending on the boot hard drive. However, pressing Ctrl+P still accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is supported on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ●...the text from being displayed. Enabling this feature prevents the text from being displayed. Pressing F11 causes the system to boot to the HP Backup and Recovery partition. Enabling this option will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST. Enabling this feature will display ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... lowest power consumption available on the computer during the off /on). ● S5 Wake on LAN (enable/disable). ◦ To disable Wake on some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to set: ● Printer mode (Bi-Directional, EPP + ECP, Output Only). ● Num Lock state at the same time (available on...
... lowest power consumption available on the computer during the off /on). ● S5 Wake on LAN (enable/disable). ◦ To disable Wake on some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to set: ● Printer mode (Bi-Directional, EPP + ECP, Output Only). ● Num Lock state at the same time (available on...
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...consoles print remotely-entered characters which mode works best with their console. ● SOL Local Keyboard (enable/disable). This option determines if the BIOS will be to have the SOL terminal emulator suppress echoing remotely-entered characters to a diskette, a USB flash media device, or a diskette-... you save any modified computer configuration settings to the local video display. ● SOL Terminal Emulation Mode (enable/disable). The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow users to disable the downloading of recovery requires that you first perform the Save to...
...consoles print remotely-entered characters which mode works best with their console. ● SOL Local Keyboard (enable/disable). This option determines if the BIOS will be to have the SOL terminal emulator suppress echoing remotely-entered characters to a diskette, a USB flash media device, or a diskette-... you save any modified computer configuration settings to the local video display. ● SOL Terminal Emulation Mode (enable/disable). The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow users to disable the downloading of recovery requires that you first perform the Save to...
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... 3 Computer Diagnostic Features Storage-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays important system configuration information. In the Category field, you ..., mouse, and other input devices connected to the CD. 6. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. This list includes all memory in the Computer Setup (F10) utility ...
... 3 Computer Diagnostic Features Storage-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays important system configuration information. In the Category field, you ..., mouse, and other input devices connected to the CD. 6. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. This list includes all memory in the Computer Setup (F10) utility ...