Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...test procedure criteria is executed only when certain conditions 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. Two such areas of ...: - System memory - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used to test and deliver software images on business desktop products. PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Network Interface Cards ...
...test procedure criteria is executed only when certain conditions 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. Two such areas of ...: - System memory - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used to test and deliver software images on business desktop products. PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Network Interface Cards ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...and associated hardware components. 4 The System board is the same as what was tested and qualified in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. All HW, FW, and SW changes are not limited to: System Board Validation Testing... This testing focuses on chipset validation, new architectural chipset features, the system board, processor, system memory, system BIOS, and system-level hardware interoperability to help make sure that voltage regulators on the system board and in engineering. Additionally, ...
...and associated hardware components. 4 The System board is the same as what was tested and qualified in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of applications. All HW, FW, and SW changes are not limited to: System Board Validation Testing... This testing focuses on chipset validation, new architectural chipset features, the system board, processor, system memory, system BIOS, and system-level hardware interoperability to help make sure that voltage regulators on the system board and in engineering. Additionally, ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... testing and the new Business Desktop computer is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are constantly 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...
... testing and the new Business Desktop computer is closely monitored and customer-reported problems, requests, and comments are constantly 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...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HPCM is called the... challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM 6.1 2 To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). Figure 1. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to...
... the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HPCM is called the... challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM 6.1 2 To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software 6.1 (HPCM 6.1). Figure 1. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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.... • Diagnostic information: Client diagnostics are performed on the HPCM Server. SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are performed only on any client computer. BIOS Flash: HPCM can also monitor the status of these events occurs, the client alerts the HPCM Server, which takes the predefined action...Web-downloadable software packages made available by each particular driver. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. It also allows you can use HPCM to ...
.... • Diagnostic information: Client diagnostics are performed on the HPCM Server. SoftPaqs SoftPaqs are performed only on any client computer. BIOS Flash: HPCM can also monitor the status of these events occurs, the client alerts the HPCM Server, which takes the predefined action...Web-downloadable software packages made available by each particular driver. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. It also allows you can use HPCM to ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... HPCM is dynamically created that can be much more information. • In addition to your HP client computers. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that checks your client computers. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved...
... HPCM is dynamically created that can be much more information. • In addition to your HP client computers. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that checks your client computers. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The SoftPaq Filestore is used to the HPCM Server is aided by viewing the HPCM client/server block diagram, shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. HPCM, ...
HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The SoftPaq Filestore is used to the HPCM Server is aided by viewing the HPCM client/server block diagram, shown in Figure 3. Figure 3. HPCM, ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... client machines. 10 Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM...
... client machines. 10 Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that HPCM can be changed vary by -step or allows you change on... client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to go directly to a summary page to make changes, as shown...
... 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that HPCM can be changed vary by -step or allows you change on... client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you to go directly to a summary page to make changes, as shown...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT ...personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. From the Altiris Console, you can perform these tasks centrally and view detailed client information. ...
...help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT ...personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. From the Altiris Console, you can perform these tasks centrally and view detailed client information. ...
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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...131; 1 GHz processor ƒ 1 GB of system memory ƒ A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with support for Application Compatibility 5. Install...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 ...
...131; 1 GHz processor ƒ 1 GB of system memory ƒ A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with support for Application Compatibility 5. Install...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 ...
Network & Internet Communications Guide
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...-Based Alerts are enabled and configured by installing the ASF 2.0 agents for the NIC you are available at www.hp.com. Network & Internet Communications Guide www.hp.com 1-3 Network Communications NIC-Based Alerts Some NICs feature Alerting Capabilities, which allow a system administrator to lack of...the Common Information Model (CIM). Depending on the NIC model, these alerts can also be monitored in the following states: ■ System BIOS hang-On action ■ Operating system hang-On action ■ Processor missing-On power up ■ Operating temperature exceeded-On action &#...
...-Based Alerts are enabled and configured by installing the ASF 2.0 agents for the NIC you are available at www.hp.com. Network & Internet Communications Guide www.hp.com 1-3 Network Communications NIC-Based Alerts Some NICs feature Alerting Capabilities, which allow a system administrator to lack of...the Common Information Model (CIM). Depending on the NIC model, these alerts can also be monitored in the following states: ■ System BIOS hang-On action ■ Operating system hang-On action ■ Processor missing-On power up ■ Operating temperature exceeded-On action &#...
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... only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. The interval time default is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that tells the ...configure the solution. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - Supported features The following...
...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... only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. The interval time default is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that tells the ...configure the solution. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - Supported features The following...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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... compatible with the E0 stepping of the XD/NX feature, the following components must support XD/NX: • Processor • System BIOS • Operating system Processor Intel released XD-capable processors for XD/NX to reduce the propagation of viruses and limit the amount of implementing ...Technology, Mobile Athlon 64) which support NX. Both Intel and AMD have XD support. XD and NX are the required components for the desktop market starting with the AMD implementation. 5 What are promising technologies, but their hardware implementation is different. or XD-enabled systems protect me ...
... compatible with the E0 stepping of the XD/NX feature, the following components must support XD/NX: • Processor • System BIOS • Operating system Processor Intel released XD-capable processors for XD/NX to reduce the propagation of viruses and limit the amount of implementing ...Technology, Mobile Athlon 64) which support NX. Both Intel and AMD have XD support. XD and NX are the required components for the desktop market starting with the AMD implementation. 5 What are promising technologies, but their hardware implementation is different. or XD-enabled systems protect me ...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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... have an XD- or NX- If the processor supports XD, then the Data Execution Prevention option appears in the Security section of F10 Setup. System BIOS • Default XD support is disabled for Intel 915 2004 systems. • Default XD support is enabled for Intel 945 2005 systems. • ...Default NX support is enabled for AMD 2005 systems. • Default NX support is disabled for Transmeta systems. The BIOS for Intel 915 and Intel 945 based desktop systems uses the CPUID instruction to look for the Execute Disable bit to determine if XD is enabled on systems installed with...
... have an XD- or NX- If the processor supports XD, then the Data Execution Prevention option appears in the Security section of F10 Setup. System BIOS • Default XD support is disabled for Intel 915 2004 systems. • Default XD support is enabled for Intel 945 2005 systems. • ...Default NX support is enabled for AMD 2005 systems. • Default NX support is disabled for Transmeta systems. The BIOS for Intel 915 and Intel 945 based desktop systems uses the CPUID instruction to look for the Execute Disable bit to determine if XD is enabled on systems installed with...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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...regions): • dc7600 • dx7200 HP uses the ATI Radeon Xpress 200 chipset desktop BIOS family for the Transmeta processor. Intel E7525 chipset • HP Workstation xw8200 - All future Microsoft operating ...systems, including the upcoming "Longhorn" operating system, will have XD/NX support. Intel 925X chipset • HP Workstation xw6200 - The following product line (not all systems available in all regions): • dx5150 The BIOS...
...regions): • dc7600 • dx7200 HP uses the ATI Radeon Xpress 200 chipset desktop BIOS family for the Transmeta processor. Intel E7525 chipset • HP Workstation xw8200 - All future Microsoft operating ...systems, including the upcoming "Longhorn" operating system, will have XD/NX support. Intel 925X chipset • HP Workstation xw6200 - The following product line (not all systems available in all regions): • dx5150 The BIOS...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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DEP Level Chart Processor BIOS DEP OS BOOT.INI Support Setting Setting Result No N/A Any Setting Only software-enforced DEP is available for limited Windows system binaries. Always Off OptIn (...
DEP Level Chart Processor BIOS DEP OS BOOT.INI Support Setting Setting Result No N/A Any Setting Only software-enforced DEP is available for limited Windows system binaries. Always Off OptIn (...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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... is disabled in the BOOT.INI file. It is used with any processor that software-enforced DEP is a set the operating system to /alwaysoff in BIOS. 10 Software-Enforced DEP Software-enforced DEP is available. No XD/NX Processor The following image shows the Data Execution Prevention tab on a system without...
... is disabled in the BOOT.INI file. It is used with any processor that software-enforced DEP is a set the operating system to /alwaysoff in BIOS. 10 Software-Enforced DEP Software-enforced DEP is available. No XD/NX Processor The following image shows the Data Execution Prevention tab on a system without...
