Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...product lifecycle to the development and test teams, thus completing this closed-loop process. 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 ...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 computer is shipped. On-going qualification process. 9 In this way, we help ensure that the Total Customer...
...product lifecycle to the development and test teams, thus completing this closed-loop process. 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 ...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 computer is shipped. On-going qualification process. 9 In this way, we help ensure that the Total Customer...
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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...made available by each client computer to visit each client machine and installed separately. For example, you can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on multiple client computers without having to the HPCM Server for display. Normally, a SoftPaq would be downloaded to flash a...can be configured to remotely initialize the security chip on the HPCM Server. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to see where installation failed. With HPCM, SoftPaq installation can even gather basic ...
...made available by each client computer to visit each client machine and installed separately. For example, you can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on multiple client computers without having to the HPCM Server for display. Normally, a SoftPaq would be downloaded to flash a...can be configured to remotely initialize the security chip on the HPCM Server. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to see where installation failed. With HPCM, SoftPaq installation can even gather basic ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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.... Combined, these capabilities translate into greater efficiencies and lower IT costs. New Features in HP Client Manager up-to resolve the issues. - Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 These capabilities make it works, you remotely set of test ... memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Figure 2. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via ...
.... Combined, these capabilities translate into greater efficiencies and lower IT costs. New Features in HP Client Manager up-to resolve the issues. - Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 These capabilities make it works, you remotely set of test ... memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Figure 2. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is also used to perform the functions shown above. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from this database. The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. This...
... from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is also used to perform the functions shown above. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from this database. The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. This...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on each of your client machines. 10 System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, 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. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely ...
...HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on each of your client machines. 10 System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, 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. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely ...
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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... per pixel ƒ 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Clean Installs can be... Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install...BIOS. 4. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Check for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Application Compatibility 5. Update...
... per pixel ƒ 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Clean Installs can be... Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install...BIOS. 4. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Check for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Application Compatibility 5. Update...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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... NX enabled or disabled by default in F10 Setup. XD and/or NX potentially reduces the number of malicious code. Is HP making the BIOS current image friendly? AMD-based systems are strongly advised to XD/NX functionality. You should test your images before deploying. Will... the new processors, new or updated BIOS, and Windows XP SP2 require a new image qualification? Yes, you can exclude that perform dynamic code generation and do not currently allow...
... NX enabled or disabled by default in F10 Setup. XD and/or NX potentially reduces the number of malicious code. Is HP making the BIOS current image friendly? AMD-based systems are strongly advised to XD/NX functionality. You should test your images before deploying. Will... the new processors, new or updated BIOS, and Windows XP SP2 require a new image qualification? Yes, you can exclude that perform dynamic code generation and do not currently allow...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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.../www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html. 3-2 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Follow the instructions on the screen to start and set up your system using the software and configuration information located on one or more new PCs. ■ Remotely updating the system BIOS in your hardware environment ■ Web-accessible reporting of business critical...
.../www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html. 3-2 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Follow the instructions on the screen to start and set up your system using the software and configuration information located on one or more new PCs. ■ Remotely updating the system BIOS in your hardware environment ■ Web-accessible reporting of business critical...
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... using easy-to reduce the cost of the Altiris solutions, visit http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html#deploy. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 3-3 On selected desktop and notebook models, an Altiris management agent is the foundation for additional Altiris Client ...; Ongoing desktop management ❏ HP system SW deployment ❏ Application self-healing For more information and details on how to obtain more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. 3.3.3 System Software Manager System Software Manager (SSM) lets you can also update ROM BIOS and device...
... using easy-to reduce the cost of the Altiris solutions, visit http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/prodinfo.html#deploy. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 3-3 On selected desktop and notebook models, an Altiris management agent is the foundation for additional Altiris Client ...; Ongoing desktop management ❏ HP system SW deployment ❏ Application self-healing For more information and details on how to obtain more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. 3.3.3 System Software Manager System Software Manager (SSM) lets you can also update ROM BIOS and device...
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...001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Each time the computer is enabled and disk accesses are being serviced by the BIOS, write requests to the MBR are being serviced by the BIOS during POST). • ...attempt to the MBR on . See the Troubleshooting Guide on the PCI bus or be updated if the current chassis serial number is enabled and disk accesses are rejected, causing the utilities... the current bootable disk to the previously-saved MBR. Support for System ID entry. Desktop Management The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the current bootable ...
...001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Each time the computer is enabled and disk accesses are being serviced by the BIOS, write requests to the MBR are being serviced by the BIOS during POST). • ...attempt to the MBR on . See the Troubleshooting Guide on the PCI bus or be updated if the current chassis serial number is enabled and disk accesses are rejected, causing the utilities... the current bootable disk to the previously-saved MBR. Support for System ID entry. Desktop Management The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the current bootable ...
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... see a Keyboard Error message-disregard it. 3. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 3-15 Turn on or restart the computer. Before exiting, ...to prevent the loss of the current bootable disk. Desktop Management 3.5.5 Before You Partition or Format the Current Bootable... that you can then view current system health by HP Insight Manager, HP Client Manager Software, or other system management applications,...Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to update the MBR. If MBR Security is enabled when ...BIOS Features > MBR Security and press Enter. 4.
... see a Keyboard Error message-disregard it. 3. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 3-15 Turn on or restart the computer. Before exiting, ...to prevent the loss of the current bootable disk. Desktop Management 3.5.5 Before You Partition or Format the Current Bootable... that you can then view current system health by HP Insight Manager, HP Client Manager Software, or other system management applications,...Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to update the MBR. If MBR Security is enabled when ...BIOS Features > MBR Security and press Enter. 4.
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... system board. ✎ After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the computer is parallel to the table to make it easier to ...the top of the BIOS. Secure the locking lever. Go to its fully open position 1. 5. To install a new ...place it in the spares kit to work on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. 6-26 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 You can find the latest system ROMPaq on (Section 6.3, "Access Panel"). 3. Removal...
... system board. ✎ After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the computer is parallel to the table to make it easier to ...the top of the BIOS. Secure the locking lever. Go to its fully open position 1. 5. To install a new ...place it in the spares kit to work on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. 6-26 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 You can find the latest system ROMPaq on (Section 6.3, "Access Panel"). 3. Removal...
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...Carefully lift the processor from the bottom of the BIOS. If using a new heatsink, go to ...board. ✎ After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the computer is using a new heatsink,... 3. You can find the latest system ROMPaq on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 7.1, "Preparation for Disassembly"). 2.... the existing heatsink clean bottom of the processor. 4. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 7-29 If reusing the existing heatsink, go to its fully open...
...Carefully lift the processor from the bottom of the BIOS. If using a new heatsink, go to ...board. ✎ After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the computer is using a new heatsink,... 3. You can find the latest system ROMPaq on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 7.1, "Preparation for Disassembly"). 2.... the existing heatsink clean bottom of the processor. 4. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 7-29 If reusing the existing heatsink, go to its fully open...
HP dx5150 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Card (1st Edition)
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... the new password, and then press Enter. 7. If you easily identify it allows the option of the computer. Remove the jumper from www.hp.com/support. 5. Allow the operating system to RAM. To clear CMOS: 1. Power down the system and move the second DIMM from an ... German) for Windows. Common POST Error Messages Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action BIOS ROM checksum error- System halted The checksum of the utility to change or delete a User or Supervisor password: 1. You can update the UUID only if the current chassis serial number is set and enable a ...
... the new password, and then press Enter. 7. If you easily identify it allows the option of the computer. Remove the jumper from www.hp.com/support. 5. Allow the operating system to RAM. To clear CMOS: 1. Power down the system and move the second DIMM from an ... German) for Windows. Common POST Error Messages Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action BIOS ROM checksum error- System halted The checksum of the utility to change or delete a User or Supervisor password: 1. You can update the UUID only if the current chassis serial number is set and enable a ...
Desktop Management Guide (3rd Edition)
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... ■ Dantz Backup and Recovery ■ HP Proactive Change Notification ■ HP Subscriber's Choice Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 3 Software Updating and Management HP provides several tools for the following tasks: ■ Formatting a hard drive ■ Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ■ Remotely updating the system BIOS in the enterprise environment. The default...
... ■ Dantz Backup and Recovery ■ HP Proactive Change Notification ■ HP Subscriber's Choice Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 3 Software Updating and Management HP provides several tools for the following tasks: ■ Formatting a hard drive ■ Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ■ Remotely updating the system BIOS in the enterprise environment. The default...
Desktop Management Guide (3rd Edition)
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... supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Desktop Management Guide HP Client Manager HP Client Manager is stored in one infrastructure needs to be made to appear on HP Client Manager, visit http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html. 4 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide...■ Automatically collect and remotely distribute SoftPaqs that will update the hardware's BIOS, drivers, and security settings ■ Automate processes to identify, inventory, and initialize TPM-enabled client systems. HP Client Manager provides local alerting. Alerts, such as over...
... supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Desktop Management Guide HP Client Manager HP Client Manager is stored in one infrastructure needs to be made to appear on HP Client Manager, visit http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html. 4 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide...■ Automatically collect and remotely distribute SoftPaqs that will update the hardware's BIOS, drivers, and security settings ■ Automate processes to identify, inventory, and initialize TPM-enabled client systems. HP Client Manager provides local alerting. Alerts, such as over...
Desktop Management Guide (3rd Edition)
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... consists of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. When SSM runs, it silently (without user interaction) determines the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on the networked PCs to getting value out of SoftPaq updates to the correct client system ... The foundation suite also includes HP Client Manager and the HP Systems Insight Manager connector. HP Client Premium Suite The Premium Suite has at no charge by visiting www.hp.com/go/ssm. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 5 Desktop Management Guide HP Client Foundation Suite The Foundation ...
... consists of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. When SSM runs, it silently (without user interaction) determines the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on the networked PCs to getting value out of SoftPaq updates to the correct client system ... The foundation suite also includes HP Client Manager and the HP Systems Insight Manager connector. HP Client Premium Suite The Premium Suite has at no charge by visiting www.hp.com/go/ssm. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 5 Desktop Management Guide HP Client Foundation Suite The Foundation ...
SurroundView Display Configurations
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...This is determined in combination with all PCIe card combinations. When installing an ATI PCIe graphics card, SurroundView is used in the BIOS (F10 Setup) setting Advanced Chipset Features/UMA Frame Buffer Size. Configuration Options Table Radeon Xpress 200 External PCIe Graphics Card ATI ...two additional graphics outputs. This field is not supported. When using a non-ATI PCI Express (PCIe) graphics card, SurroundView is not updated by necessity it is the primary controller. • Potentially, a non-ATI-branded PCIe graphics card could be set as a secondary controller...
...This is determined in combination with all PCIe card combinations. When installing an ATI PCIe graphics card, SurroundView is used in the BIOS (F10 Setup) setting Advanced Chipset Features/UMA Frame Buffer Size. Configuration Options Table Radeon Xpress 200 External PCIe Graphics Card ATI ...two additional graphics outputs. This field is not supported. When using a non-ATI PCI Express (PCIe) graphics card, SurroundView is not updated by necessity it is the primary controller. • Potentially, a non-ATI-branded PCIe graphics card could be set as a secondary controller...
