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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...the HPCM Server. All operations are performed on each computer be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows 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. It's often difficult to be efficiently managed from and perform operations on client computers can be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. From the Altiris Console window, you...
...the HPCM Server. All operations are performed on each computer be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows 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. It's often difficult to be efficiently managed from and perform operations on client computers can be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. From the Altiris Console window, you...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...: HPCM can use HPCM to view reports for display. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. After Microsoft Windows has booted ...on the client computers, you to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on client computers. When one of the pre-configured reports. ...
...: HPCM can use HPCM to view reports for display. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. After Microsoft Windows has booted ...on the client computers, you to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on client computers. When one of the pre-configured reports. ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...8226; In addition to receiving hardware alerts at www.altiris.com/eval. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on hp.com... checks your HP client computers. To better understand the capabilities of basic inventory extended to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of test results. - Point-and-click to download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you are currently...
...8226; In addition to receiving hardware alerts at www.altiris.com/eval. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on hp.com... checks your HP client computers. To better understand the capabilities of basic inventory extended to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of test results. - Point-and-click to download and install HPCM 6.1 from a central location, you are currently...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. HPCM generates and displays its information from this database. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 Information reported from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. Figure 3. HPCM block diagram The underlying infrastructure of other manageability...
... the HPCM configuration information that will be managed. HPCM generates and displays its information from this database. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 Information reported from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. Figure 3. HPCM block diagram The underlying infrastructure of other manageability...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. 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.
... allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. 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.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can modify, as shown in Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you...'ll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. Figure...
... helps you change on client computers without having to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that you can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that can change the BIOS settings that HPCM can modify, as shown in Figure 8. When you run this wizard, you...'ll be changed vary by -step or allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The wizard either walks you through each client computer. Figure...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... your overall cost of ownership. 15 HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. You won't need...
... your overall cost of ownership. 15 HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. You won't need...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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...for device authentication, and while the TPM is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. TPM-enhanced pre-boot user authentication allows an administrator to help protect and...the TPM to that employs encryption to set by keeping the smart card separate from the system. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for strong user authentication in addition to protect sensitive data, stronger authentication is booted (instead of the...
...for device authentication, and while the TPM is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. TPM-enhanced pre-boot user authentication allows an administrator to help protect and...the TPM to that employs encryption to set by keeping the smart card separate from the system. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for strong user authentication in addition to protect sensitive data, stronger authentication is booted (instead of the...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Contents 3 Software Update and Recovery Downloading a BIOS Update 3-3 Installing a BIOS Update 3-4 Recovering the BIOS 3-5 4 Illustrated Parts Catalog 4.1 Serial Number Location 4-1 4.2 Notebook Major Components 4-2 4.3 Miscellaneous Plastics/ Hardware Kit 4-10 4.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kit 4-11 4.5 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated 4-12 4.6 Sequential Part Number Listing 4-14 5 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 5.1 Tools ...
Contents 3 Software Update and Recovery Downloading a BIOS Update 3-3 Installing a BIOS Update 3-4 Recovering the BIOS 3-5 4 Illustrated Parts Catalog 4.1 Serial Number Location 4-1 4.2 Notebook Major Components 4-2 4.3 Miscellaneous Plastics/ Hardware Kit 4-10 4.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kit 4-11 4.5 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated 4-12 4.6 Sequential Part Number Listing 4-14 5 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 5.1 Tools ...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...and Service Guide 3-1 3 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates To stay current with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Ä CAUTION: If your computer is connected to a network, it is stored on ...your computer as they become available. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the newest technology and maintain optimal performance, install the latest versions...
...and Service Guide 3-1 3 Software Update and Recovery Software Updates To stay current with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Ä CAUTION: If your computer is connected to a network, it is stored on ...your computer as they become available. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the newest technology and maintain optimal performance, install the latest versions...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Model information is provided on the serial number label on the screen. 3-2 Maintenance and Service Guide To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup"...changes and exit. To exit Computer Setup, use Computer Setup for your computer, collect the following 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 ...
...; Model information is provided on the serial number label on the screen. 3-2 Maintenance and Service Guide To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting the computer, and then pressing f10 while the "F10 = ROM Based Setup"...changes and exit. To exit Computer Setup, use Computer Setup for your computer, collect the following 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 ...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The disc includes device... drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Software Update and Recovery Obtaining the Support Software Disc The Support Software...
... standby or hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site is connected to reliable external power using the AC adapter. The disc includes device... drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Software Update and Recovery Obtaining the Support Software Disc The Support Software...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...the hard drive. ✎ Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Installing a BIOS Update Ä CAUTION: If your computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the location on the screen to ...identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 3-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Software Update and Recovery To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area: a. Follow the ...
...the hard drive. ✎ Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Installing a BIOS Update Ä CAUTION: If your computer is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that is connected to the location on the screen to ...identify your computer and access the BIOS update you want to your network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. 3-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Software Update and Recovery To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area: a. Follow the ...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... displayed: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Software Update and Recovery BIOS installation procedures vary. When the notebook is turned on, the boot block portion of the Windows Explorer window: a. The BIOS installation begins. 4. Click My Computer and then your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you...
... displayed: 1. Complete the installation by selecting Start > All Programs > Accessories > Windows Explorer. 2. Software Update and Recovery BIOS installation procedures vary. When the notebook is turned on, the boot block portion of the Windows Explorer window: a. The BIOS installation begins. 4. Click My Computer and then your hard drive. Using the hard drive path you...
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...light will begin blinking. This situation can be in an optional docking device, undock the notebook. 2. Then repeat the BIOS recovery procedure. 3-6 Maintenance and Service Guide To recover the BIOS: 1. The BIOS image file must be located in the root directory of the diskette and must be forced ... and then an additional 15 seconds to a USB port on the nonfunctioning notebook keyboard until the caps lock light blinks. The notebook restarts when the BIOS recovery procedure is to turn itself off the notebook after approximately 3 minutes, press and hold the power button, or slide and...
...light will begin blinking. This situation can be in an optional docking device, undock the notebook. 2. Then repeat the BIOS recovery procedure. 3-6 Maintenance and Service Guide To recover the BIOS: 1. The BIOS image file must be located in the root directory of the diskette and must be forced ... and then an additional 15 seconds to a USB port on the nonfunctioning notebook keyboard until the caps lock light blinks. The notebook restarts when the BIOS recovery procedure is to turn itself off the notebook after approximately 3 minutes, press and hold the power button, or slide and...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC Software Overview
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...Compaq nc8000 1.00 A ATI nc6230 Video Driver and Control Panel N/A ATI 8200 Video Driver and Control Panel N/A BIOS...Support software for Bluetooth by HP 3.00 B HP Mobile Printing for Notebooks 2.10 B HP ProtectTools Security Manager N/A HP Credential Manager for ...00 C 1.00 B (Web) 1.00 A N/A 3.00 A N/A 6.10 D N/A N/A HP Compaq nc8200 N/A N/A 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.01 A N/A 1.00 B 4.00 B N/A 4.20 A 6.10 A 5.10 A N/A 3.02 L 4.12 A (web download) 3.00 A N/A 3.12 1.00 C 1.00 B 1.00 A N/A 3.00 A N/A 6.10 D N/A N/A HP Compaq nc4200 N/A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.01 A N/A 1.00 B 4.00 B N/A 4.20...
...Compaq nc8000 1.00 A ATI nc6230 Video Driver and Control Panel N/A ATI 8200 Video Driver and Control Panel N/A BIOS...Support software for Bluetooth by HP 3.00 B HP Mobile Printing for Notebooks 2.10 B HP ProtectTools Security Manager N/A HP Credential Manager for ...00 C 1.00 B (Web) 1.00 A N/A 3.00 A N/A 6.10 D N/A N/A HP Compaq nc8200 N/A N/A 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.01 A N/A 1.00 B 4.00 B N/A 4.20 A 6.10 A 5.10 A N/A 3.02 L 4.12 A (web download) 3.00 A N/A 3.12 1.00 C 1.00 B 1.00 A N/A 3.00 A N/A 6.10 D N/A N/A HP Compaq nc4200 N/A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.01 A N/A 1.00 B 4.00 B N/A 4.20...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC Software Overview
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... on the computer. • Additional applications CDs are shipped with an easy-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot A framework for reinstallation of the operating system...of SoftPaqs, from the HP Download Facility or from the website at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/ or ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with HP Compaq nc4200 models.
... on the computer. • Additional applications CDs are shipped with an easy-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot A framework for reinstallation of the operating system...of SoftPaqs, from the HP Download Facility or from the website at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/ or ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with HP Compaq nc4200 models.
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC Software Overview
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HP Compaq nc4200, nc6100 and nc6220 PCs feature Intel video chipsets. Driver support is complemented by a display utility that offers advanced protection against unauthorized access to valuable data on internal notebook hard drives. Security ; After a poweron password is established, the user is preinstalled ...control access to the hard drives, which provide customers with single sign on the system. Hard drives protected with the BIOS Configuration Module for HP ProtectTools is a security feature that provides easy access to the white paper, Drivelock Hard Drive Protection...
HP Compaq nc4200, nc6100 and nc6220 PCs feature Intel video chipsets. Driver support is complemented by a display utility that offers advanced protection against unauthorized access to valuable data on internal notebook hard drives. Security ; After a poweron password is established, the user is preinstalled ...control access to the hard drives, which provide customers with single sign on the system. Hard drives protected with the BIOS Configuration Module for HP ProtectTools is a security feature that provides easy access to the white paper, Drivelock Hard Drive Protection...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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...and enhancements. Installation - Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all files, including the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. 3 Start the system using the document to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing representative to deploy the Windows XP ...for users who have the latest compatible version of HP Drivers and Enhancements" Optionally, the software can be a technical resource for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to create or deploy an image that you have the most recent version. Connect AC ...
...and enhancements. Installation - Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all files, including the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. 3 Start the system using the document to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing representative to deploy the Windows XP ...for users who have the latest compatible version of HP Drivers and Enhancements" Optionally, the software can be a technical resource for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to create or deploy an image that you have the most recent version. Connect AC ...