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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
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... schedule the installation of the drivers on any client computer. BIOS Flash: HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the client computers. HPCM can be configured to happen ... error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. With HPCM... alert. You can be used to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that you specify. After Microsoft Windows...
... schedule the installation of the drivers on any client computer. BIOS Flash: HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on the client computers. HPCM can be configured to happen ... error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. Note: This requires HPCM 6.1 SP1. With HPCM... alert. You can be used to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that you specify. After Microsoft Windows...
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...processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you remotely set of customizable reporting tools... software, and changing the BIOS settings, all from the Altiris website at the management console, the IT Administrator now has the option to enable alerts to manage your HP client computers. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 By ...
...processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you remotely set of customizable reporting tools... software, and changing the BIOS settings, all from the Altiris website at the management console, the IT Administrator now has the option to enable alerts to manage your HP client computers. Perform diagnostics on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 By ...
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... of other manageability solutions from this database. The SoftPaq Filestore is also used to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM block diagram The underlying infrastructure of the client computers to store the HPCM configuration information that will be installed on the client computers, such...
... of other manageability solutions from this database. The SoftPaq Filestore is also used to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM block diagram The underlying infrastructure of the client computers to store the HPCM configuration information that will be installed on the client computers, such...
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...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. 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 Figure 7. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on the HPCM Server. Updating...
...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. 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 Figure 7. HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on the HPCM Server. Updating...
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Contents ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) . 7-24 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 7-24 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 7-26 Optional Security Cable 7-27 8 MultiBoot Default Boot ...Menu 9-5 Tools Menu 9-6 Advanced Menu 9-6 10 Client Management Solutions Configuration and Deployment 10-2 Client Manager Software 10-3 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates 11-1 Accessing Computer Information 11-2 Obtaining the Support Software CD 11-3 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 11-3 Hardware and Software Guide xi
Contents ProtectTools Security Manager (Select Models Only) . 7-24 Credential Manager for ProtectTools 7-24 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 7-26 Optional Security Cable 7-27 8 MultiBoot Default Boot ...Menu 9-5 Tools Menu 9-6 Advanced Menu 9-6 10 Client Management Solutions Configuration and Deployment 10-2 Client Manager Software 10-3 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates 11-1 Accessing Computer Information 11-2 Obtaining the Support Software CD 11-3 Software Updates and the HP Web Site 11-3 Hardware and Software Guide xi
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... and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). Hardware and Software Guide 10-3 HP CMS provides superior hardware management capabilities for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring... ■ Remote updating of hardware inventory for HP devices. For more information on Client Manager, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Client Management Solutions Client Manager Software Client Manager Software (HP CMS) integrates HP Intelligent Manageability technology...
... and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added when HP CMS is used with optional Altiris Solutions software (purchased separately). Hardware and Software Guide 10-3 HP CMS provides superior hardware management capabilities for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring... ■ Remote updating of hardware inventory for HP devices. For more information on Client Manager, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Client Management Solutions Client Manager Software Client Manager Software (HP CMS) integrates HP Intelligent Manageability technology...
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...hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates through the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com) or the Support Software CD (purchased separately). Install the updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact ...administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is recommended that you consult with your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update HP software: 1. 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates To stay current with ...
...hardware devices, including the time and date. 2. Access the updates through the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com) or the Support Software CD (purchased separately). Install the updates. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact ...administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. ✎ The computer system BIOS is recommended that you consult with your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update HP software: 1. 11 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates To stay current with ...
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... information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Software Update and Recovery Accessing Computer Information Before you access the updates for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the arrow keys to... is displayed in Microsoft Windows) or by turning on the bottom of the computer. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the screen. 11-2 Hardware and Software Guide Then follow the instructions on ...
... information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. Software Update and Recovery Accessing Computer Information Before you access the updates for displaying BIOS information: 1. To use the arrow keys to... is displayed in Microsoft Windows) or by turning on the bottom of the computer. To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the screen. 11-2 Hardware and Software Guide Then follow the instructions on ...
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... Support Software CD provides HP software updates and installation instructions. A Readme.txt file contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in ...English only. Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 The CD includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software CD or a ...
... Support Software CD provides HP software updates and installation instructions. A Readme.txt file contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in ...English only. Hardware and Software Guide 11-3 The CD includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. To purchase the current Support Software CD or a ...
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... site that is running on your computer. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. At the download area: a. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to identify...
... site that is running on your computer. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. At the download area: a. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on battery power, docked in an optional docking device, or connected to identify...
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...Double-click the file with your network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on ... is typically Local Disk C.) b. Hardware and Software Guide 11-5 Software Update and Recovery Installing a BIOS Update ✎ If your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that contains the update. 3. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Complete...
...Double-click the file with your network administrator before installing any instructions that are displayed: 1. The BIOS installation begins. 4. Follow any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Open Windows Explorer by following the instructions on the screen. ✎ After a message on ... is typically Local Disk C.) b. Hardware and Software Guide 11-5 Software Update and Recovery Installing a BIOS Update ✎ If your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that contains the update. 3. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window: a. Complete...
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or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support and click Download drivers and software to download the software for your computer model. 2. Software Update and Recovery Downloading and Installing Other Software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the ...page. ✎ Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software...
or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support and click Download drivers and software to download the software for your computer model. 2. Software Update and Recovery Downloading and Installing Other Software To download and install software other than a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, select the ...page. ✎ Make a note of the path to the location on the screen to find the software you are ready to update. 3. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software...
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... 2-22 bays battery 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 hard drive 1-24, 1-25 BIOS downloading and installing 11-4 finding version information 11-1 obtaining updates 11-1 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 BIOS information, displaying 3-10, 7-3, 10-3, 11-1 Bluetooth device 6-11 Bluetooth label ...1-27 boot order 8-2, 8-5, 9-6 boot sequence, default 8-2 bootable devices, enabling 8-4 buttons Easy Access 4-23 Info Center 1-9, 3-11 mute 1-9, 4-2 optical drive 1-18, 1-19 PC...
... 2-22 bays battery 1-23, 1-25, 1-27 hard drive 1-24, 1-25 BIOS downloading and installing 11-4 finding version information 11-1 obtaining updates 11-1 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 7-25 BIOS information, displaying 3-10, 7-3, 10-3, 11-1 Bluetooth device 6-11 Bluetooth label ...1-27 boot order 8-2, 8-5, 9-6 boot sequence, default 8-2 bootable devices, enabling 8-4 buttons Easy Access 4-23 Info Center 1-9, 3-11 mute 1-9, 4-2 optical drive 1-18, 1-19 PC...
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Index SoftPaq 11-3 support CD 11-3 System Restore 11-9 updates 11-3 updating 11-1 Sonic RecordNow! 4-13 speakers 1-13, 1-14, 4-2, 4-3 specifications operating environment 12-1 rated input power 12-2 standby avoiding when using ...BIOS, downloading and installing 11-4 system information, displaying 3-10, 7-19 system recovery 11-8 system recovery disc 10-2 System Restore 11-9 system ROM determining current version of 3-10 T temperature specifications 12-1 storage, battery pack 2-35 tiling, setting preferences 4-21 TouchPad 1-6, 3-1, 3-2 travel battery connector 1-23, 1-25 traveling with notebook...
Index SoftPaq 11-3 support CD 11-3 System Restore 11-9 updates 11-3 updating 11-1 Sonic RecordNow! 4-13 speakers 1-13, 1-14, 4-2, 4-3 specifications operating environment 12-1 rated input power 12-2 standby avoiding when using ...BIOS, downloading and installing 11-4 system information, displaying 3-10, 7-19 system recovery 11-8 system recovery disc 10-2 System Restore 11-9 system ROM determining current version of 3-10 T temperature specifications 12-1 storage, battery pack 2-35 tiling, setting preferences 4-21 TouchPad 1-6, 3-1, 3-2 travel battery connector 1-23, 1-25 traveling with notebook...
HP Compaq nx6110, nc6110, nx6120 and nc6120 Notebook PCs - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... is recommended that you consult with your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update HP software: 1. Identify your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM updates. ✎ The computer system ROM stores the BIOS software. For information about obtaining the Support Software CD, refer to a network, it is connected...
... is recommended that you consult with your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update HP software: 1. Identify your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system ROM updates. ✎ The computer system ROM stores the BIOS software. For information about obtaining the Support Software CD, refer to a network, it is connected...
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... bottom of the screen. 2. To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are printed on the display bezel. ■ Model information is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are ... arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit. Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Computer Information Before you access the updates for displaying ROM information: 1. ROM version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the screen. 3-2 Maintenance and...
... bottom of the screen. 2. To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the computer, you are printed on the display bezel. ■ Model information is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are ... arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit. Software Updates and Recovery Accessing Computer Information Before you access the updates for displaying ROM information: 1. ROM version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on the screen. 3-2 Maintenance and...
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... AC power. 4. Proper OS License for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to update. Failure to be downloaded from the HP website www.hp.com. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights...
... AC power. 4. Proper OS License for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to update. Failure to be downloaded from the HP website www.hp.com. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below. - The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights...
