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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...client alerts the HPCM Server, which takes the predefined action that you to schedule the installation of the drivers on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of operations on the client computers from the Altiris Console on ...client computers. System software installation: HPCM allows you can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the HPCM Server. Normally, a SoftPaq would be configured to install or update system software on the client computers from a set of computers. With HPCM, SoftPaq ...
...client alerts the HPCM Server, which takes the predefined action that you to schedule the installation of the drivers on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of operations on the client computers from the Altiris Console on ...client computers. System software installation: HPCM allows you can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the HPCM Server. Normally, a SoftPaq would be configured to install or update system software on the client computers from a set of computers. With HPCM, SoftPaq ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Figure 2. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can display exactly the information you 'll be much more ...session if needed to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase 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) ...
... OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Figure 2. Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can display exactly the information you 'll be much more ...session if needed to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase 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) ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. This database is stored in Figure 3. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, 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 solutions...
... Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. This database is stored in Figure 3. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, 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 solutions...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Figure 7. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is ...encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and...
...configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers. Figure 7. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to the SoftPaq Filestore. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is ...encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and...
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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Table A-2 Customer advisories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (continued) Advisory Updates Update 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 Update 1 /c00517759 (x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail ...Audio is Muted xw6400 xw8400 /c00909919 (AMD64/ EM64T) FX4600 issues with vesa driver xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
Table A-2 Customer advisories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4 (continued) Advisory Updates Update 6 Update Update 4 Update 3 Update 7 & 8 5 2 Update 1 /c00517759 (x86) SMP Kernel may Panic after X Starts xw4300 xw9300 /c00645864 LAN Driver Issues xw4300 /c00632558 Network Issues with System BIOS Prior to v2.05 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 xw9300 /c00767049 Wakeon-LAN May Fail ...Audio is Muted xw6400 xw8400 /c00909919 (AMD64/ EM64T) FX4600 issues with vesa driver xw6400 xw6400 xw8400 xw8400 Base 40 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Linux operating systems ENWW
HP Workstations for Linux - User Guide
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... xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat...Graphics Driver Need to the RHEL Client 5 workstation. Table A-3 Customer advisories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Advisory Update 3 Update 1 Base /c00910216 (x86_64) xw9400 may panic... during install /c00910190 (x86) Installed kernel may report less memory than expected /c00910967 xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS...
... xw4600 xw9400 xw4600 xw4600 xw9400 42 Appendix A Appendix-HP release notes for Dual Graphics Cards and Certain Red Hat...Graphics Driver Need to the RHEL Client 5 workstation. Table A-3 Customer advisories for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client 5 Advisory Update 3 Update 1 Base /c00910216 (x86_64) xw9400 may panic... during install /c00910190 (x86) Installed kernel may report less memory than expected /c00910967 xw9300 or xw9400 may report time issue with Xen kernel /c00911010 Support for Fully Virtualized guest OS requires BIOS...
HP xw Workstation series - Windows Vista Business express upgrade
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...If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. If a more recent version of your country. 2. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of BIOS exists, download and install it to an external medium such as a... DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if...
...If prompted, select the specific PWS model. 4. To display the current BIOS version, select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Information. If a more recent version of your country. 2. Step 4-Update PWS BIOS Update the BIOS of BIOS exists, download and install it to an external medium such as a... DVD, or to an external location such as a network drive or USB hard drive. Visit http://www.hp.com/support/ and select your PWS if...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and serial ... the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the workstation ...17 Updating the workstation after first boot 17 Upgrading the BIOS ...17 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19...
media 21 Restoring the operating system 21 ENWW iii Table of contents 1 Locating HP resources Product information ...2 Product support ...3 Product documentation ...4 Product diagnostics ...5 Product updates ...6 2 Setting up the Hardware Quick setup ...7 Ventilation, COA label, and serial ... the HP driver CD 16 Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations 17 Verifying hardware compatibility 17 Setting up Novell SLED ...17 Updating the workstation ...17 Updating the workstation after first boot 17 Upgrading the BIOS ...17 Determining current BIOS 18 Upgrading BIOS 19...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ● Linux Product support on..., Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● Web-based support tools Product updates on page 6 ● Software, BIOS, and driver updates ● Operating system reinstallation ● Operating system ENWW 1
... This section provides information on the following HP resources for your workstation: Topics Product information on page 2 ● HP Cool Tools ● Regulatory information ● Accessories ● System board ● Serial number and Certificate of Authenticity labels ● Linux Product support on..., Notices Product diagnostics on page 5 ● Diagnostics tools ● Audible beeps and LED code definitions ● Web-based support tools Product updates on page 6 ● Software, BIOS, and driver updates ● Operating system reinstallation ● Operating system ENWW 1
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To locate the current workstation BIOS on HP workstations, see http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport to view...>Tools>My Computer Information>View general system information.... Operating system For information on operating systems supported on your Microsoft Windows workstation, select Start>Help and Support>Pick a Task>Use Tools to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation.
Product updates Table 1-5 Product updates Topic Location Software, BIOS, and driver updates See http://www.hp.com/go /wsos. 6 Chapter 1 Locating HP resources ENWW To locate the current workstation BIOS on HP workstations, see http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport to view...>Tools>My Computer Information>View general system information.... Operating system For information on operating systems supported on your Microsoft Windows workstation, select Start>Help and Support>Pick a Task>Use Tools to verify that you have the latest drivers for the workstation.
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat...up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. 3 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding ...
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to determine that you have the latest BIOS, drivers, and software updates installed on the workstation. It includes these topics: Topics Setting up the Microsoft operating system on page 15 Setting up Red Hat...up the operating system This chapter provides setup and update information for the workstation operating system. 3 Setting up Novell SLED on page 17 Updating the workstation on page 17 This chapter also includes information on how to the HP workstation until the operating system is successfully installed. Adding ...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you should follow these drivers on a regular basis. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on systems preloaded with your available...
... Center Configuration for Linux other Linux distributions nor does HP support this operation. To ensure that the workstation leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you should follow these drivers on a regular basis. Updating the workstation HP is up Novell SLED 17 Upgrading the BIOS For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on systems preloaded with your available...
HP xw Workstation series Setup and Troubleshooting Guide
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... your system, no driver is required. 5. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Go to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your device. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If no further action...
... your system, no driver is required. 5. ENWW Updating the workstation 19 Go to find and download the latest available BIOS, which includes the latest enhancements: 1. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your device. Follow the instructions to http://www.hp.com/go /workstationsupport. 2. If no further action...
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...driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW During operation ● Look for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. If the system does not shut down the system by pressing any key. You..., then plug it is on the problem before turning it will help you must be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other monitor connectors are located at least four...
...driver. 38 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ENWW During operation ● Look for loose or incorrect connections. ● Wake the workstation by pressing and holding the power button for example, HP Workstation xw6000), select See more... 4. If the system does not shut down the system by pressing any key. You..., then plug it is on the problem before turning it will help you must be connected to the source selected as an updated BIOS version that will not function after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other monitor connectors are located at least four...
Broadcom PCI Express NIC Installation
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... a Broadcom Network Interface Card (NIC) into a PCI Express slot on your HP Workstation. 1 2 3 4 6. PCI Express architecture is stable, scalable, and extensible. This card uses the third-generation (3GIO) PCI Express hardware interconnect standard. If you can download the latest BIOS and driver updates later. 2. Refer to the illustration on the inside of hold downs.
... a Broadcom Network Interface Card (NIC) into a PCI Express slot on your HP Workstation. 1 2 3 4 6. PCI Express architecture is stable, scalable, and extensible. This card uses the third-generation (3GIO) PCI Express hardware interconnect standard. If you can download the latest BIOS and driver updates later. 2. Refer to the illustration on the inside of hold downs.
Finding Graphics Driver Information
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...FX 3400 1. Click the Quadro FX 3400 tab (varies by device installed). 2. For the latest information and updates, check the HP Workstations Technical Support http://www.hp.com/support/workstations website. This title varies according to the graphics card installed and the number and type of the file version,... For more information, please review your system's Getting Started Guide and the Technical Reference Guide. Other information, like BIOS Version and Bus Type are also displayed, in this case, BIOS: 5.40.02.17.04 2 and Bus: PCI Express x16 3. The Driver version number is the last 4...
...FX 3400 1. Click the Quadro FX 3400 tab (varies by device installed). 2. For the latest information and updates, check the HP Workstations Technical Support http://www.hp.com/support/workstations website. This title varies according to the graphics card installed and the number and type of the file version,... For more information, please review your system's Getting Started Guide and the Technical Reference Guide. Other information, like BIOS Version and Bus Type are also displayed, in this case, BIOS: 5.40.02.17.04 2 and Bus: PCI Express x16 3. The Driver version number is the last 4...
Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S: Software Reference Guide
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...The following typographical conventions are use the DOS application to disks. Chapter 13, Using the Array Configuration Utility, describes how to use the BIOS utility for creating, configuring, and managing arrays. Appendix A, Automated Scripts, provides examples of how to use the CLI commands in DOS ...command scripts. Chapter 7, disk Commands, describes the commands related to update the flash EEPROM components. Chapter 12, Using the Adaptec Flash Utility, describes how to use in this reference guide. Used to help...
...The following typographical conventions are use the DOS application to disks. Chapter 13, Using the Array Configuration Utility, describes how to use the BIOS utility for creating, configuring, and managing arrays. Appendix A, Automated Scripts, provides examples of how to use the CLI commands in DOS ...command scripts. Chapter 7, disk Commands, describes the commands related to update the flash EEPROM components. Chapter 12, Using the Adaptec Flash Utility, describes how to use in this reference guide. Used to help...
Adaptec SCSI RAID 2120S: Software Reference Guide
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... with all of the specified flash image file. ■ Version-Displays version information about each image. This enables you can update your system. A UFI file contains all the necessary safeguards to use with the flash image data from accidentally damaging the controller...'s flash contents. It also includes general controller information, such as BIOS, microprocessor kernel, and monitor. Adaptec SCSI RAID Software Reference Guide Your Adaptec RAID controller uses nonvolatile flash to the controller's...
... with all of the specified flash image file. ■ Version-Displays version information about each image. This enables you can update your system. A UFI file contains all the necessary safeguards to use with the flash image data from accidentally damaging the controller...'s flash contents. It also includes general controller information, such as BIOS, microprocessor kernel, and monitor. Adaptec SCSI RAID Software Reference Guide Your Adaptec RAID controller uses nonvolatile flash to the controller's...
HP Workstation xw6200 Service and Technical Reference Guide (3rd Edition)
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...RAM failure. Use extreme caution. The MBR might have been updated due to be entered, download from http://www.hp.com and run SP5572.EXE (SNZERO.EXE). Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number has become corrupted. If Setup already has data in Memory Module Chipset has detected more than one . 1803-BIOS Update... cause data loss. If certain that the MBR change is unintentional and undesired (for This BIOS revision does not support Install the latest BIOS located at www.hp.com. Table 5-18 POST Error Messages (Continued) Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action 1802...
...RAM failure. Use extreme caution. The MBR might have been updated due to be entered, download from http://www.hp.com and run SP5572.EXE (SNZERO.EXE). Invalid Electronic Serial Number Electronic serial number has become corrupted. If Setup already has data in Memory Module Chipset has detected more than one . 1803-BIOS Update... cause data loss. If certain that the MBR change is unintentional and undesired (for This BIOS revision does not support Install the latest BIOS located at www.hp.com. Table 5-18 POST Error Messages (Continued) Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action 1802...