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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...upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. From the Altiris Console window, you can contain hundreds, if not thousands, of the operating system installed on each computer be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers ...6.1 (HPCM 6.1). All operations are performed on client computers can be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. Introduction Today's complex client/server computing environments can obtain information from a central location. Managing the hardware and software...
...upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. From the Altiris Console window, you can contain hundreds, if not thousands, of the operating system installed on each computer be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers ...6.1 (HPCM 6.1). All operations are performed on client computers can be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. Introduction Today's complex client/server computing environments can obtain information from a central location. Managing the hardware and software...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...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. For example, you can be downloaded to each client machine and installed separately. Change... for computers not receiving updates or to remotely initialize the security chip on your computers, saving time in setting-up -to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to visit each computer individually. 3 Normally, a SoftPaq would be configured to happen automatically...
...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. For example, you can be downloaded to each client machine and installed separately. Change... for computers not receiving updates or to remotely initialize the security chip on your computers, saving time in setting-up -to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on multiple client computers without having to visit each computer individually. 3 Normally, a SoftPaq would be configured to happen automatically...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you are currently available via F10 Setup on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you remotely set of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on the user..., the IT Administrator now has the option to enable alerts to be scheduled for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to keep the HP tool components (e.g....
...HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you are currently available via F10 Setup on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you remotely set of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on the user..., the IT Administrator now has the option to enable alerts to be scheduled for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to keep the HP tool components (e.g....
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the names of HPCM is also used to store the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). The Altiris Console window receives its reports from this database. Figure 3. HPCM generates and displays its information from...
... the names of HPCM is also used to store the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). The Altiris Console window receives its reports from this database. Figure 3. HPCM generates and displays its information from...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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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. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs ...
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. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... Wizard helps you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you change on client computers ...without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The wizard either walks you can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you through each client computer.
... Wizard helps you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you change on client computers ...without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 The wizard either walks you can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you through each client computer.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... detailed client information. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management, and more. HP Client Management Solutions...
... detailed client information. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management, and more. HP Client Management Solutions...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by Compaq for Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebook products. This document is the latest and most ... Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated...
...References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by Compaq for Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebook products. This document is the latest and most ... Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version and... Disk Space. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with the release listed 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 Service Pack 1, reference: http://support....
... Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version and... Disk Space. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with the release listed 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 Service Pack 1, reference: http://support....
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... a command prompt type d:\XPSP1.exe where D:\ represents your CD-ROM drive. 2. 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 - ...this program from the Contents area "Click Here to Install Service Pack 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 the CD by means of the ...
... a command prompt type d:\XPSP1.exe where D:\ represents your CD-ROM drive. 2. 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 - ...this program from the Contents area "Click Here to Install Service Pack 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 the CD by means of the ...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to the Compaq Web site regularly for updates. Refer to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based .... Multiple files and bootable diskettes can be distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, ...
... integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to the Compaq Web site regularly for updates. Refer to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based .... Multiple files and bootable diskettes can be distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, ...
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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... short test runs. Refer to the following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS update. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is available as one test option. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems provide a feature called... routine of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. HP recommends use an external keyboard and monitor, activating Standby upon lid closure in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Note: Either test may be applied to go into Standby mode...
... short test runs. Refer to the following URL: http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to download the latest BIOS update. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is available as one test option. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems provide a feature called... routine of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. HP recommends use an external keyboard and monitor, activating Standby upon lid closure in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Note: Either test may be applied to go into Standby mode...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... models, use bulk HDD spare kit part number 361188-001. 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 F.05 F.0E F.18...
... models, use bulk HDD spare kit part number 361188-001. 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 F.05 F.0E F.18...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... 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 possible, adjust power management settings (power ...Defrag operation periodically to optimize the reading and writing of data to removable media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 As a result, movement of readable information. Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on...
... 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 possible, adjust power management settings (power ...Defrag operation periodically to optimize the reading and writing of data to removable media. • Regularly check the HP Web site for system BIOS and driver enhancements. 5 As a result, movement of readable information. Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information on...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. Preparing for the platform, from the Microsoft website, or on determining the current ROM version and how to SP2. Disconnect... Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each system, follow the steps below. - If docked, undock the unit. 2. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - You can result in the order provided. Connect AC power. 4. Compare the current ROM version date to ...
... from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. Preparing for the platform, from the Microsoft website, or on determining the current ROM version and how to SP2. Disconnect... Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each system, follow the steps below. - If docked, undock the unit. 2. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - You can result in the order provided. Connect AC power. 4. Compare the current ROM version date to ...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. Make note of the ROM version and compare it to listings in the upper right corner of the window. Press Fn (... downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the X in this appendix; HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Connect the computer to select the System ROM. 5. 6. Press Enter to external power. 2. Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Press Enter to...
Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. Make note of the ROM version and compare it to listings in the upper right corner of the window. Press Fn (... downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the X in this appendix; HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Connect the computer to select the System ROM. 5. 6. Press Enter to external power. 2. Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Press Enter to...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Enables the integrated Audio hardware. Provides users with a compilation of the software used when unpacking a SoftPaq file...the welcome, license and directory screens. Enables integrated NIC devices select models. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Enables integrated modem devices select models. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name Hot Key Support ADI SoundMax ...
...build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Enables the integrated Audio hardware. Provides users with a compilation of the software used when unpacking a SoftPaq file...the welcome, license and directory screens. Enables integrated NIC devices select models. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Enables integrated modem devices select models. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions Name Hot Key Support ADI SoundMax ...
Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series and Evo Notebook N610c Series Software Guide
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... update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Software Guide 7-1 To update Compaq software: 1. 7 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software For...
... update by identifying the ROM versions currently installed on your local Compaq Web site or the Compaq Support Software CD. 3. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Software Guide 7-1 To update Compaq software: 1. 7 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software For...