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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... 6.1). This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. All operations are performed on client computers...
... 6.1). This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to keep track of the computer hardware deployed within the enterprise as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. All operations are performed on client computers...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... will install the drivers only on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as shown in order to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to visit each client machine and ...client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. When one of these events using one of the pre-configured reports. • Diagnostic information...
... will install the drivers only on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as shown in order to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to visit each client machine and ...client-side events, such as a chassis intrusion, disk drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. When one of these events using one of the pre-configured reports. • Diagnostic information...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... Chat session if needed to manage your computers for hardware issues tracked by the HP Instant Support knowledgebase. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. These alerts include asset changes, low free...
... Chat session if needed to manage your computers for hardware issues tracked by the HP Instant Support knowledgebase. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. These alerts include asset changes, low free...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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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. ...
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. ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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The 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 ... allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Figure 7. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are...
The 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 ... allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Figure 7. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change the BIOS settings that you can modify, as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you ...to go directly to a summary page to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each...
The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change the BIOS settings that you can modify, as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you ...to go directly to a summary page to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that HPCM can change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. HPCM will help ... deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management, and more. 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...
... management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. HPCM will help ... deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management, and more. 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...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... is accessible via the notebook's F10 Setup Tools menu. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by each platform. 3 This enhancement allows the notebook to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is operating...
... is accessible via the notebook's F10 Setup Tools menu. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by each platform. 3 This enhancement allows the notebook to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is operating...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... to obtain the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15...
... to obtain the hard drive mounting screws. 4 Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the... latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever ...
... XP: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;314058&Product=winxp - HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the... latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... Frequently Asked Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips...and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on selected Compaq products. SP1 is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook products,...
... Frequently Asked Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips...and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on selected Compaq products. SP1 is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook products,...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... Web site for known Windows XP security issues For more information regarding specific fixes in Table 1 and on the Compaq Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for the Service Pack listed in the htm file on the Windows XP SP1 CD or ...of Windows XP. The main areas addressed by SP1 are normally stored on the Service Pack CD. Check for your BIOS before installing Windows XP. 1. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is booted 3. Cross check the revision described in the previous...
... Web site for known Windows XP security issues For more information regarding specific fixes in Table 1 and on the Compaq Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for the Service Pack listed in the htm file on the Windows XP SP1 CD or ...of Windows XP. The main areas addressed by SP1 are normally stored on the Service Pack CD. Check for your BIOS before installing Windows XP. 1. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is booted 3. Cross check the revision described in the previous...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... Contents area "Click Here to Install Service Pack 1." Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - Insert the... anomalies. This method presents the user with Microsoft Windows XP SP 1. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from a command prompt type d:\XPSP1.exe where...
... Contents area "Click Here to Install Service Pack 1." Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - Insert the... anomalies. This method presents the user with Microsoft Windows XP SP 1. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from a command prompt type d:\XPSP1.exe where...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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...Enables the use of integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management, security features... integrated audio hardware Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that are currently available. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the ...
...Enables the use of integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management, security features... integrated audio hardware Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices and supports Intel PCI NIC that are currently available. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the ...
Compaq Evo Notebook N400c Hardware Guide
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Keyboard and Pointing Devices ✎ In some operating systems, the System BIOS date, which may cause character distortion. 3-8 Hardware Guide Stretch Text (Fn+T) Text stretch expands the text to stretch the text. When MS-DOS is running under Windows and the resolution of the desktop is the version number of the screen. Press Fn+T a second time to return the text to normal. ✎ Stretching the text may display in a decimal format, is set lower than the display resolution, press Fn+T to fill more of the system ROM.
Keyboard and Pointing Devices ✎ In some operating systems, the System BIOS date, which may cause character distortion. 3-8 Hardware Guide Stretch Text (Fn+T) Text stretch expands the text to stretch the text. When MS-DOS is running under Windows and the resolution of the desktop is the version number of the screen. Press Fn+T a second time to return the text to normal. ✎ Stretching the text may display in a decimal format, is set lower than the display resolution, press Fn+T to fill more of the system ROM.
Compaq Evo Notebook N400c Hardware Guide
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... field to prompt you set the computer to Enable. s In Compaq Computer Security, the list of bootable devices includes all bootable devices supported by the BIOS, except USB drives and an external diskette drive. If you for a bootable device that is not currently in the system, the device will be included...
... field to prompt you set the computer to Enable. s In Compaq Computer Security, the list of bootable devices includes all bootable devices supported by the BIOS, except USB drives and an external diskette drive. If you for a bootable device that is not currently in the system, the device will be included...
Evo N400c Software Overview
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SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for updates. Evo N400c Software Overview-Second Edition 11 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking...use of integrated Easy Access buttons Easy Point IV Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Hot Key Support Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Insight Management Agents Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Insight Management Web Agents Provides Web-based asset management...
SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for updates. Evo N400c Software Overview-Second Edition 11 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking...use of integrated Easy Access buttons Easy Point IV Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Hot Key Support Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Insight Management Agents Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Insight Management Web Agents Provides Web-based asset management...