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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...can contain hundreds, if not thousands, of the operating system installed on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. Managing the hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires ... 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. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software...
...can contain hundreds, if not thousands, of the operating system installed on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. HPCM is called the HPCM Server. Managing the hardware and software on client computers can be challenging and often requires ... 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. To help solve these problems, Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) and Altiris, Inc., have developed HP Client Manager Software...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...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. You can also monitor the status of these events using one of these events occurs, the... the predefined action that you have the most up a more secure client infrastructure. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to upgrade the BIOS firmware on multiple client computers without having to happen automatically and remotely across all client computers. With HPCM, SoftPaq installation can press the ...
...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. You can also monitor the status of these events using one of these events occurs, the... the predefined action that you have the most up a more secure client infrastructure. Normally, a SoftPaq would be used to upgrade the BIOS firmware on multiple client computers without having to happen automatically and remotely across all client computers. With HPCM, SoftPaq installation can press the ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable... serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Perform diagnostics on computer components and view reports of HPCM is dynamically created that are encouraged to download and install HPCM 6.1...
... of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on client systems such as Remote Wakeup Boot Source, enable/disable... serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Perform diagnostics on computer components and view reports of HPCM is dynamically created that are encouraged to download and install HPCM 6.1...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... specify, such as the names of the client computers to the HPCM Server is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The SoftPaq Filestore is also used to perform the functions shown above. Information reported from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The Altiris...
... specify, such as the names of the client computers to the HPCM Server is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 The SoftPaq Filestore is also used to perform the functions shown above. Information reported from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The Altiris...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... is used to 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. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs...
... is used to 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. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as ...shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to ...
... that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as ...shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. When you run this wizard, you'll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... of ownership. 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.
... of ownership. 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.
HP Compaq dx7200 and dc7600 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Card (1st Edition)
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...-Manages passwords and security states for slow hard drives); Enable /disable Data Execution Prevention; Enable/disable to and restoring from unauthorized access by BIOS to access disks partitioned and formatted on at specific time of Unix. Thermal - Enable/disable I /O Interfaces: Serial (1 std, 1 ... write with PIO transfers. Data Execution Prevention - Select POST mode for BIOS image files. If the system BIOS image is sub- Turn on password. Service Reference Card HP Compaq dx7200 and dc7600 Series Personal Computers © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, ...
...-Manages passwords and security states for slow hard drives); Enable /disable Data Execution Prevention; Enable/disable to and restoring from unauthorized access by BIOS to access disks partitioned and formatted on at specific time of Unix. Thermal - Enable/disable I /O Interfaces: Serial (1 std, 1 ... write with PIO transfers. Data Execution Prevention - Select POST mode for BIOS image files. If the system BIOS image is sub- Turn on password. Service Reference Card HP Compaq dx7200 and dc7600 Series Personal Computers © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol...
... on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...131; A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Backup All User Data 4. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Application Compatibility 5. Check for Upgrade More information on Hard Drive (40 GB...current operating system. 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install...
...131; A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Backup All User Data 4. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Application Compatibility 5. Check for Upgrade More information on Hard Drive (40 GB...current operating system. 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install...
RAM Allocation with Microsoft Windows XP and HP Commercial Desktops
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PCI memory address space is used to transfer data by the BIOS, I /O), and the RAM available to the operating system. RAM addressing starts at 0 MB and takes memory addresses to 3.4 GB. and other countries. 432234-001, 5/2006 3 ... less than 4 GB. The 4 GB memory limitation is a well-known industry architectural problem, and HP is being done? In the near future, HP commercial desktop PCs will have all the components (processor, chipset, and OS) necessary to support 64-bit computing with 4 GB of memory at the top of physical memory...
PCI memory address space is used to transfer data by the BIOS, I /O), and the RAM available to the operating system. RAM addressing starts at 0 MB and takes memory addresses to 3.4 GB. and other countries. 432234-001, 5/2006 3 ... less than 4 GB. The 4 GB memory limitation is a well-known industry architectural problem, and HP is being done? In the near future, HP commercial desktop PCs will have all the components (processor, chipset, and OS) necessary to support 64-bit computing with 4 GB of memory at the top of physical memory...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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...lower power consumption. Reduced power consumption means reduced operating costs and reduced heat production. This technology is changed in step with the BIOS and operating system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency as often as PowerNow! Introduction Computer processor manufacturers are EIST and ... of EIST or Cool'n'Quiet, the following system components must support the feature: • Processor • Chipset • System BIOS • Operating system • Processor driver 2 Reduced fan speed requirements also mean reduced system noise.
...lower power consumption. Reduced power consumption means reduced operating costs and reduced heat production. This technology is changed in step with the BIOS and operating system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency as often as PowerNow! Introduction Computer processor manufacturers are EIST and ... of EIST or Cool'n'Quiet, the following system components must support the feature: • Processor • Chipset • System BIOS • Operating system • Processor driver 2 Reduced fan speed requirements also mean reduced system noise.
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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... chipsets include: Intel 915: • dc5100 • dc7100 • dx6100 (not available in North America) Intel 945: • dc7600 • dx7200 (not available in F10 Setup - EIST will replace TM2. All processors shipped with HP i915 and i945 systems support both EIST and TM2. You can... enable or disable the Runtime Power Management (RTPM) option in the BIOS of processors support Cool'n'Quiet. The default EIST BIOS support setting depends on systems that allows CPU throttling to slow down the processor. Disabled RTPM Option Not Shown...
... chipsets include: Intel 915: • dc5100 • dc7100 • dx6100 (not available in North America) Intel 945: • dc7600 • dx7200 (not available in F10 Setup - EIST will replace TM2. All processors shipped with HP i915 and i945 systems support both EIST and TM2. You can... enable or disable the Runtime Power Management (RTPM) option in the BIOS of processors support Cool'n'Quiet. The default EIST BIOS support setting depends on systems that allows CPU throttling to slow down the processor. Disabled RTPM Option Not Shown...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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...for using the correct performance state at highest performance state. 4 CPU usage determines performance state. • Degrade - The HP BIOS controls CPU throttling on page 9 for detailed information about the relationship between power management scheme and control policy. Operating System Microsoft... implemented EIST support in the Power Management Scheme section for possible compatibility issues. The system BIOS changes the performance state if the processor is located in F10 Setup in Windows XP Service Pack 2. Vendor-specific processor...
...for using the correct performance state at highest performance state. 4 CPU usage determines performance state. • Degrade - The HP BIOS controls CPU throttling on page 9 for detailed information about the relationship between power management scheme and control policy. Operating System Microsoft... implemented EIST support in the Power Management Scheme section for possible compatibility issues. The system BIOS changes the performance state if the processor is located in F10 Setup in Windows XP Service Pack 2. Vendor-specific processor...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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... STOP 0x000000D1. Advantages of using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet There are no known disadvantages to using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet if you use the latest HP BIOS and/or the latest service packs for Microsoft operating systems. Known Issues • There are known EIST compatibility issues for i915/i945 systems using... EIST/Cool'n'Quiet Enabling EIST/Cool'n'Quiet provides the following : • HP BIOS for DDR i915 systems - 786C1 v2.14 or later • HP BIOS for less noise from slow fan speeds. These issues have been fixed in the following benefits: • Increased ...
... STOP 0x000000D1. Advantages of using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet There are no known disadvantages to using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet if you use the latest HP BIOS and/or the latest service packs for Microsoft operating systems. Known Issues • There are known EIST compatibility issues for i915/i945 systems using... EIST/Cool'n'Quiet Enabling EIST/Cool'n'Quiet provides the following : • HP BIOS for DDR i915 systems - 786C1 v2.14 or later • HP BIOS for less noise from slow fan speeds. These issues have been fixed in the following benefits: • Increased ...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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...-001, 07/2005 11 This functionality simply provides more applications that require greater processor performance. Q: If I turn off in the BIOS without notice. Doing so simply means you will not conserve power. The only warranties for HP products and services are really too ...This document contains proprietary information that supports this - Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the BIOS at any time with no noticeable performance degradation. © copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. can turn it off EIST/Cool...
...-001, 07/2005 11 This functionality simply provides more applications that require greater processor performance. Q: If I turn off in the BIOS without notice. Doing so simply means you will not conserve power. The only warranties for HP products and services are really too ...This document contains proprietary information that supports this - Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the BIOS at any time with no noticeable performance degradation. © copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. can turn it off EIST/Cool...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Illustrated Parts Map, 1st Edition
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... Ignore Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit System IDs Drivelock Security OS Security Data Execution Prevention Thermal Advanced Power-On Options Execute Memory Test BIOS Power On Onboard Devices PCI Devices PCI VGA Configuration Bus Options Device Options Note: See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and...
... Ignore Changes and Exit Save Changes and Exit System IDs Drivelock Security OS Security Data Execution Prevention Thermal Advanced Power-On Options Execute Memory Test BIOS Power On Onboard Devices PCI Devices PCI VGA Configuration Bus Options Device Options Note: See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition
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... Cable 4-4 4.5 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines 4-4 4.5.1 PATA Device Classes 4-4 4.6 SATA SMART Drives 4-5 4.7 Drive Capacities 4-5 4.8 SATA BIOS 4-5 4.8.1 Legacy Mode 4-6 4.8.2 Native Mode 4-6 4.9 Mixed Devices Boot and Drive Letter Ordering 4-7 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Microtower (MT 5-1 5.1.2 Slim Tower (ST 5-2 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 5-3 5.2.3 Personal...
... Cable 4-4 4.5 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines 4-4 4.5.1 PATA Device Classes 4-4 4.6 SATA SMART Drives 4-5 4.7 Drive Capacities 4-5 4.8 SATA BIOS 4-5 4.8.1 Legacy Mode 4-6 4.8.2 Native Mode 4-6 4.9 Mixed Devices Boot and Drive Letter Ordering 4-7 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Microtower (MT 5-1 5.1.2 Slim Tower (ST 5-2 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment 5-3 5.2.3 Personal...
HP Compaq Business PC dx7200 MT Service Reference Guide, 1st edition
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... MAC address for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. 2-4 390812-001 Service Reference Guide, dx7200 Ignore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any established passwords. Restore from Removable Media Restores system configuration...or default settings and exits Exit Computer Setup. ✎ Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) • System BIOS (includes family name and version) • Chassis serial number • Asset tracking number About Displays copyright information. Default...
... MAC address for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. 2-4 390812-001 Service Reference Guide, dx7200 Ignore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any established passwords. Restore from Removable Media Restores system configuration...or default settings and exits Exit Computer Setup. ✎ Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) • System BIOS (includes family name and version) • Chassis serial number • Asset tracking number About Displays copyright information. Default...