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 BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. It's often difficult to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM 6.1 2 All operations are performed on the client computers. Figure 1. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook ... keep track of the operating system installed on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. Introduction Today's...
...the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. It's often difficult to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM 6.1 2 All operations are performed on the client computers. Figure 1. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook ... keep track of the operating system installed on client computers can be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. Introduction Today's...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... be downloaded to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as shown in Figure 2. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs...
... be downloaded to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as shown in Figure 2. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to manage your HP client computers. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Figure 2. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved...
... posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to manage your HP client computers. SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Figure 2. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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..., shown in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. HPCM block diagram The underlying infrastructure of other manageability...
..., shown in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. HPCM block diagram The underlying infrastructure of other manageability...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...enter the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. 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. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM ...allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on the HPCM Server. 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...
...enter the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. 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. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM ...allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on the HPCM Server. 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...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. The wizard either walks you change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you through each client computer...
... that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. The wizard either walks you change on client computers without having to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you through each client computer...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. Additional... to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to visit a particular computer in managing your HP client computers. You won't need to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. From the Altiris Console, you can perform...
...Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly integrated with the Altiris management infrastructure. Additional... to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. Summary HPCM should be a welcome addition to visit a particular computer in managing your HP client computers. You won't need to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. From the Altiris Console, you can perform...
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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..., access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be undocked or removed from the following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to DC power. HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy The...to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. The following options are displayed: • Display status • Enable HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy Note 1: The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy utility will not invoke Standby on all currently shipping notebooks, in conjunction with his or her notebook. Note ...
..., access the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be undocked or removed from the following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to DC power. HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy The...to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. The following options are displayed: • Display status • Enable HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy Note 1: The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy utility will not invoke Standby on all currently shipping notebooks, in conjunction with his or her notebook. Note ...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... can be correctly installed at all times. 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...
... can be correctly installed at all times. 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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... refer to defragment your hard drive for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on how to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: - During Defrag, data is decreased. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place...
... refer to defragment your hard drive for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on how to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: - During Defrag, data is decreased. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook products, and applicable programs on individual company needs. we recommend that each customer review ...Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS...
... and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook products, and applicable programs on individual company needs. we recommend that each customer review ...Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of Windows XP. The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. For details see Space Requirements for your computer model and system BIOS....com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Start your BIOS before installing Windows XP. 1. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for instructions if no OS is booted 3. Table...
...Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of Windows XP. The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. For details see Space Requirements for your computer model and system BIOS....com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Start your BIOS before installing Windows XP. 1. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for instructions if no OS is booted 3. Table...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... SP1 CD before installing SP1 on their system. Table 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 - If a Web...WWEN Previous versions may produce anomalies. If Setup prompts you insert the CD, explore the cd and click on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from its current location, and then click ...
... SP1 CD before installing SP1 on their system. Table 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 - If a Web...WWEN Previous versions may produce anomalies. If Setup prompts you insert the CD, explore the cd and click on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from its current location, and then click ...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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...-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot 15KR-0901A-WWEN Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility ...Allows users to the Compaq Web site regularly for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Refer to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management, security features, and...
...-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot 15KR-0901A-WWEN Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility ...Allows users to the Compaq Web site regularly for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Refer to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management, security features, and...
Compaq Evo Notebook N400c Hardware Guide
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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. Keyboard and Pointing Devices ✎ In some operating systems, the System BIOS date, which may cause character distortion. 3-8 Hardware Guide 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.
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. Keyboard and Pointing Devices ✎ In some operating systems, the System BIOS date, which may cause character distortion. 3-8 Hardware Guide 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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.... ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Changing the Startup Sequence in the lower-left corner of bootable devices includes all bootable devices supported by the BIOS, except USB drives and an external diskette drive. If you can use MultiBoot Express to set a startup sequence for a startup location each time it is...
.... ❏ For navigation instructions, press F1. 2. Changing the Startup Sequence in the lower-left corner of bootable devices includes all bootable devices supported by the BIOS, except USB drives and an external diskette drive. If you can use MultiBoot Express to set a startup sequence for a startup location each time it is...
Evo N400c Software Overview
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... 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... diskettes can be distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. 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...
... 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... diskettes can be distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. 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...