HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 1
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
Page 2
...Figure 1. Figure 1 shows 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. Introduction Today's complex ... 6.1). HPCM is called the HPCM Server. This server is a free hardware management tool that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. From the Altiris Console...
...Figure 1. Figure 1 shows 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. Introduction Today's complex ... 6.1). HPCM is called the HPCM Server. This server is a free hardware management tool that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. From the Altiris Console...
HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 3
... the pre-configured reports. • Diagnostic information: Client diagnostics are performed on the client computers, you can use it to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the client computers. It also allows you to view reports for computers not receiving updates or to the HPCM Server for your ... of 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. For example, you can press the F10 key to pause the boot process in order to change...
... the pre-configured reports. • Diagnostic information: Client diagnostics are performed on the client computers, you can use it to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the client computers. It also allows you to view reports for computers not receiving updates or to the HPCM Server for your ... of 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. For example, you can press the F10 key to pause the boot process in order to change...
HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 4
... SoftPaqs posted on computer components and view reports of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Perform diagnostics on hp.com needed or link to download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you remotely... to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in managing your computers. - Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can display exactly the information you are currently available via F10 Setup on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot ...
... SoftPaqs posted on computer components and view reports of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Perform diagnostics on hp.com needed or link to download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you remotely... to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in managing your computers. - Furthermore, HPCM provides a rich set most BIOS settings that can display exactly the information you are currently available via F10 Setup on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 6
... that you specify, such as the names of the client computers to perform the functions shown above. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents...
... that you specify, such as the names of the client computers to perform the functions shown above. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents...
HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 10
... each of your client machines. 10 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 the HPCM Server. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to...
... each of your client machines. 10 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 the HPCM Server. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 11
...by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each client ...computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change the BIOS settings that HPCM can change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 Figure 8. BIOS settings HPCM allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers.
...by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each client ...computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change the BIOS settings that HPCM can change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 Figure 8. BIOS settings HPCM allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers.
HP Client Manager 6.1
Page 15
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. You won't need to ...
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. You won't need to ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
Page 1
... 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 Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on Compaq Evo Notebook products. we recommend that each customer review SP1's documentation, and then determine whether to Install Windows XP and Service Pack...
... 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 Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on Compaq Evo Notebook products. we recommend that each customer review SP1's documentation, and then determine whether to Install Windows XP and Service Pack...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
Page 6
... improve the performance of this white paper. Windows XP Professional • Disk Space. The recommended space requirements depend on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is installed.) 2. Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the Operating System is...
... improve the performance of this white paper. Windows XP Professional • Disk Space. The recommended space requirements depend on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is installed.) 2. Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the Operating System is...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
Page 7
.... Table 1. F.12 A - Follow the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP1 CD before installing SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the Contents area "Click Here to disk, click Run this program...
.... Table 1. F.12 A - Follow the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP1 CD before installing SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the Contents area "Click Here to disk, click Run this program...
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
Page 9
...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 ... enhancements. 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 computer and docking...
...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 ... enhancements. 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 computer and docking...
Hard Drive White Paper
Page 1
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
Page 3
... Setup Tools menu. HP recommends use an external keyboard and monitor, activating Standby upon lid closure in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option. ...be aborted at any time by pressing the esc key. Since the purpose of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. The short and long versions of docking is not an acceptable option. If no errors occur, SMART attribute checking automatically runs. 3. If...
... Setup Tools menu. HP recommends use an external keyboard and monitor, activating Standby upon lid closure in addition to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test HP has enhanced the Hard Drive Self-Test routine which is available as one test option. ...be aborted at any time by pressing the esc key. Since the purpose of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. The short and long versions of docking is not an acceptable option. If no errors occur, SMART attribute checking automatically runs. 3. If...
Hard Drive White Paper
Page 4
...N600c/N610c/N620c/Nc6000 models, use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360670-001. • For N800c/N800v/N800w models use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360380-001. • For HP Pavilion ze4300/ze4400/ze4500/ze5300/... be replaced from the notebook altogether. 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 ...
...N600c/N610c/N620c/Nc6000 models, use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360670-001. • For N800c/N800v/N800w models use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360380-001. • For HP Pavilion ze4300/ze4400/ze4500/ze5300/... be replaced from the notebook altogether. 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 ...
Hard Drive White Paper
Page 5
...winxp - Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: - 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 possible, adjust power management settings (...
...winxp - Please refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles for information: - 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 possible, adjust power management settings (...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
Page 68
6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as they become available. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that affect the keyboard. Software Guide 6-1 KBC (Keyboard...
6 Software Updates and Restorations Updating Software For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your notebook remains compatible with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as they become available. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that affect the keyboard. Software Guide 6-1 KBC (Keyboard...
Compaq Notebook Series Software Guide
Page 91
... calibration, battery 2-1 CD accessing Windows Media Player help files 1-7 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 1-1 cancelling autorun while inserting 1-2 Compaq Support Software CD 6-4 copying 1-12 creating 1-12 disabling drive for 3-12 displaying contents of 2-1 causing buffer underrun errors 1-21 causing...packs calibration of a 1-1 Easy CD Creator Basic CD 1-13 hotkey commands 1-6 Software Guide Index-1 Standby BIOS (Basic Input Output System) 6-1 boot order. See Compaq administrator password administrator password, Windows 3-3 Aircraft Adapter (optional) 2-1 applications.
... calibration, battery 2-1 CD accessing Windows Media Player help files 1-7 avoiding Standby and Hibernation while playing 1-1 cancelling autorun while inserting 1-2 Compaq Support Software CD 6-4 copying 1-12 creating 1-12 disabling drive for 3-12 displaying contents of 2-1 causing buffer underrun errors 1-21 causing...packs calibration of a 1-1 Easy CD Creator Basic CD 1-13 hotkey commands 1-6 Software Guide Index-1 Standby BIOS (Basic Input Output System) 6-1 boot order. See Compaq administrator password administrator password, Windows 3-3 Aircraft Adapter (optional) 2-1 applications.
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
Page 3
... date to the latest ROMPaq release date on the HP website to update. If docked, undock the unit. 2. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Start... can result in the order provided. Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all files, including the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. You will need the following items before installing: • A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each system...
... date to the latest ROMPaq release date on the HP website to update. If docked, undock the unit. 2. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Start... can result in the order provided. Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all files, including the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. You will need the following items before installing: • A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each system...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
Page 6
...the Welcome to select the most current firmware image. 6. Press Enter to ROMPaq screen. 4. Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Press Enter to "Upgrading ...and the ROMPaq diskette is not available, see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in Table 2. 3. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. otherwise, proceed to create a ROMPaq diskette. 6. Close Windows System Information by clicking OK. Press Fn (Function) and Esc (Escape)...
...the Welcome to select the most current firmware image. 6. Press Enter to ROMPaq screen. 4. Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Press Enter to "Upgrading ...and the ROMPaq diskette is not available, see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in Table 2. 3. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. otherwise, proceed to create a ROMPaq diskette. 6. Close Windows System Information by clicking OK. Press Fn (Function) and Esc (Escape)...