BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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... required by Flashbin.exe to create an encrypted password file which can be used in SSM remote BIOS upgrade BIOS Flash.htm - Hardware specific driver required by Flashbin.exe Assignpw.exe - Compressed BIOS image which can be used with the /p option of the extracted from a typical BIOS softpaq: ...
... required by Flashbin.exe to create an encrypted password file which can be used in SSM remote BIOS upgrade BIOS Flash.htm - Hardware specific driver required by Flashbin.exe Assignpw.exe - Compressed BIOS image which can be used with the /p option of the extracted from a typical BIOS softpaq: ...
BIOS Flash Q&A White Paper
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....exe and type "assignpw flsh.cpu". The user will then be prompted to reboot or power cycle the PC during the flash process. You will be created to deliver the Flashbin utility, driver, and BIOS image. The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be warned not to type ...that the BIOS upgrade/restore should be included in the same directory as the utility and driver with DOS Flash if an administrative/setup password has been previously set on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be executed in the password. If the BIOS image file is deleted from the ...
....exe and type "assignpw flsh.cpu". The user will then be prompted to reboot or power cycle the PC during the flash process. You will be created to deliver the Flashbin utility, driver, and BIOS image. The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be warned not to type ...that the BIOS upgrade/restore should be included in the same directory as the utility and driver with DOS Flash if an administrative/setup password has been previously set on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be executed in the password. If the BIOS image file is deleted from the ...
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... BIOS image. For your convenience, a 1.44MB boot disk image is just large enough to fit on the target PC. What are the steps necessary to be executed on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be executed. For these platforms, the ISO image must be used with CD burning software and a compatible...
... BIOS image. For your convenience, a 1.44MB boot disk image is just large enough to fit on the target PC. What are the steps necessary to be executed on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be executed. For these platforms, the ISO image must be used with CD burning software and a compatible...
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...not include a standard flo9ppy disk drive. The Flashbin utility provides a traditional DOS upgrade operation for Flashbin.exe Most of the HP Business PC BIOS images will remain the premier provider of upgrade reliability and offer failure safe recovery. However, for those situations, a ...to contain the following statements: @echo off set disksrc=A: set bootsrc=realdisk set cputype=80386 Driver directory o Delete all files except HIMEM.EXE Root directory o Modify FDCONIG.SYS to contain the following statements: !FILES=20 ...
...not include a standard flo9ppy disk drive. The Flashbin utility provides a traditional DOS upgrade operation for Flashbin.exe Most of the HP Business PC BIOS images will remain the premier provider of upgrade reliability and offer failure safe recovery. However, for those situations, a ...to contain the following statements: @echo off set disksrc=A: set bootsrc=realdisk set cputype=80386 Driver directory o Delete all files except HIMEM.EXE Root directory o Modify FDCONIG.SYS to contain the following statements: !FILES=20 ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... ensure proper image display. • Network Interface Testing-This testing helps ensure proper functionality of the total PC solution, HP offers select software applications, including hardware-enabling applications (such as DVD playback) and productivity type applications (such...PCs with our platforms • System Compatibility Test helps verify: - Testing also verifies that packet loss specifications are not exceeded and that network packet patterns are tested in variety of defined low-power states. • Software Driver Testing-This testing helps ensure that the software drivers...
... ensure proper image display. • Network Interface Testing-This testing helps ensure proper functionality of the total PC solution, HP offers select software applications, including hardware-enabling applications (such as DVD playback) and productivity type applications (such...PCs with our platforms • System Compatibility Test helps verify: - Testing also verifies that packet loss specifications are not exceeded and that network packet patterns are tested in variety of defined low-power states. • Software Driver Testing-This testing helps ensure that the software drivers...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...Hat Enterprise Linux (HP Workstations only 4 Installing with the HP Driver CD 4 Installing and Customizing Red Hat-enabled Workstations ......... 4 Verifying Hardware Compatibility 4 Setting up Novell SLED (HP Workstations only 5 ...HP Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems 6 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics .......... 7 Turning Off the Computer 7 Finding More Information 8 Before You Call for Technical Support 8 Helpful Hints 10 Basic Troubleshooting 11 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 12 Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC...
...Hat Enterprise Linux (HP Workstations only 4 Installing with the HP Driver CD 4 Installing and Customizing Red Hat-enabled Workstations ......... 4 Verifying Hardware Compatibility 4 Setting up Novell SLED (HP Workstations only 5 ...HP Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems 6 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics .......... 7 Turning Off the Computer 7 Finding More Information 8 Before You Call for Technical Support 8 Helpful Hints 10 Basic Troubleshooting 11 Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes 12 Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. This action points the operating system to reboot the machine. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, the Windows Update screen appears. Obtain the ... the program. It is complete, you to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. Select the All Programs menu. 4. If you see one or more pop-up your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the critical updates and ...
...to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the screen. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. This action points the operating system to reboot the machine. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, the Windows Update screen appears. Obtain the ... the program. It is complete, you to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. Select the All Programs menu. 4. If you see one or more pop-up your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the critical updates and ...
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... for Linux manual at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers. The HPIKL contains the HP driver CD and device drivers to successfully setup up Red Hat Enterprise Linux (HP Workstations only) HP offers an HP Installer Kit for download at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Installing with the HP Driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see which Linux versions...
... for Linux manual at http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdrivers. The HPIKL contains the HP driver CD and device drivers to successfully setup up Red Hat Enterprise Linux (HP Workstations only) HP offers an HP Installer Kit for download at http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_manuals. Installing with the HP Driver CD To install the HP driver CD, see which Linux versions...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... having to conserve energy without losing any unsaved data. Click the Download button. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. In Windows XP Home, click Start > Turn Off Computer. If running HP Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue. 7. In the End User License Agreement... the loss of automatically turning the power off. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of HP Vision Diagnostics 1. ENWW Turning Off the Computer 7 Enter your product name in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Click ...
... having to conserve energy without losing any unsaved data. Click the Download button. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. In Windows XP Home, click Start > Turn Off Computer. If running HP Vision Diagnostics, select the appropriate language and click Continue. 7. In the End User License Agreement... the loss of automatically turning the power off. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of HP Vision Diagnostics 1. ENWW Turning Off the Computer 7 Enter your product name in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Click ...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...is available. There may be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on page 10 in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you need to Helpful Hints on the computer if one is flashing red. The flashing lights are error codes... will help you diagnose the problem. When booting the operating system, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. Refer to Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) on the front of the drivers loaded. Refer to see if the computer functions properly. ● Boot ...
...is available. There may be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on page 10 in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you need to Helpful Hints on the computer if one is flashing red. The flashing lights are error codes... will help you diagnose the problem. When booting the operating system, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. Refer to Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems) on the front of the drivers loaded. Refer to see if the computer functions properly. ● Boot ...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call . ● Write down the computer serial number and product ID number, and the monitor serial number before calling. ● Spend time troubleshooting ... light is on. ● Check the Power LED on the front of peers and HP experts. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go/ bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of the computer to see if it becomes necessary to...
NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call . ● Write down the computer serial number and product ID number, and the monitor serial number before calling. ● Spend time troubleshooting ... light is on. ● Check the Power LED on the front of peers and HP experts. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go/ bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of the computer to see if it becomes necessary to...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... and Service Guide (English only) available under the reference library at least four seconds. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you have been installed. If it on. ● If you need... a driver for at http://www.hp.com/support. CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is connected into the monitor connector on power ...
... and Service Guide (English only) available under the reference library at least four seconds. ● Check all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you have been installed. If it on. ● If you need... a driver for at http://www.hp.com/support. CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is connected into the monitor connector on power ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq 8000 Elite Series Business Desktop Computers
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... the fairness algorithm specified by the PCI specification. Transaction Protocol Layer The transaction protocol layer processes read and write requests from the software/driver layer and generates request packets for the devices on a round-robin scheme that is no request is asserted by PCI bus masters for... the current PCI bus owner (excepting the PCI/ISA bridge) to the PCI bus arbiter (a function of initiating a transaction. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-3 A target is a device that complies with PCI 2.3 and earlier versions so that most CPU-to use. If the bus is based ...
... the fairness algorithm specified by the PCI specification. Transaction Protocol Layer The transaction protocol layer processes read and write requests from the software/driver layer and generates request packets for the devices on a round-robin scheme that is no request is asserted by PCI bus masters for... the current PCI bus owner (excepting the PCI/ISA bridge) to the PCI bus arbiter (a function of initiating a transaction. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-3 A target is a device that complies with PCI 2.3 and earlier versions so that most CPU-to use. If the bus is based ...
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...AHCI) ■ Port availability: Available or Hidden (default set to the SFF or CMT system. This driver is pre-loaded on the system board) that can be loaded by installing the OS while the eSATA ...emulation mode is re-installed, the AHCI driver can support an external SATA (eSATA) storage device. Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. For hot-...not apply. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 If the system is wiped clean or the Windows OS is set to the AHCI or RAID mode and an AHCI driver with a Windows XP or Vista ...
...AHCI) ■ Port availability: Available or Hidden (default set to the SFF or CMT system. This driver is pre-loaded on the system board) that can be loaded by installing the OS while the eSATA ...emulation mode is re-installed, the AHCI driver can support an external SATA (eSATA) storage device. Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. For hot-...not apply. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 If the system is wiped clean or the Windows OS is set to the AHCI or RAID mode and an AHCI driver with a Windows XP or Vista ...
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... as faulty data but discarded by the controller, which also directly handles such errors as collision detection or data under-run. 5-14 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Activity (green) LED RJ-45 Connector Intel 82567V NIC Tx/Rx Data LAN I/F Tx/Rx Data Speed (yellow/... ■ Power management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Speed and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that can operate in the system (BIOS) ROM.
... as faulty data but discarded by the controller, which also directly handles such errors as collision detection or data under-run. 5-14 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Activity (green) LED RJ-45 Connector Intel 82567V NIC Tx/Rx Data LAN I/F Tx/Rx Data Speed (yellow/... ■ Power management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Speed and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that can operate in the system (BIOS) ROM.
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq 8000 Elite Series Business Desktop Computers
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...: ■ Alert messages sent by the client to the management console. ■ Maintenance requests sent by the NIC results in NDIS5 drivers but implemented through the System Tray or Windows Control Panel) allows configuration of operational parameters such as WOL and duplex mode. The Advanced ... required. The following wakeup events may be booted up from a powered-down or in a low-power state. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-15 The ASF communications can involve the following functions are supported in the PME- Controlling unit power through a switchable power strip ...
...: ■ Alert messages sent by the client to the management console. ■ Maintenance requests sent by the NIC results in NDIS5 drivers but implemented through the System Tray or Windows Control Panel) allows configuration of operational parameters such as WOL and duplex mode. The Advanced ... required. The following wakeup events may be booted up from a powered-down or in a low-power state. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-15 The ASF communications can involve the following functions are supported in the PME- Controlling unit power through a switchable power strip ...
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...full duplex @ 2 Gb/s Standards Compliance IEEE 802.1P, 802.1Q IEEE 802.2 IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z OS Driver Support MS-DOS MS Windows XP Home/Pro, Vista Home/Pro, Windows 7 MS Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5x Novell Netware/IntraNetWare SCO UnixWare ...Boot Agent (PXE 3.0, RPL) F12 BIOS Support Yes Bus Inteface PCI Express x1 Power Management Support ACPI, PCI Power Management Spec. 5-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Input/Output Interfaces 5.8.4 NIC Connector Figure 5-11 shows the RJ-45 connector used 8 7654321 Figure 5-11.
...full duplex @ 2 Gb/s Standards Compliance IEEE 802.1P, 802.1Q IEEE 802.2 IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, 802.3ad, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z OS Driver Support MS-DOS MS Windows XP Home/Pro, Vista Home/Pro, Windows 7 MS Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5x Novell Netware/IntraNetWare SCO UnixWare ...Boot Agent (PXE 3.0, RPL) F12 BIOS Support Yes Bus Inteface PCI Express x1 Power Management Support ACPI, PCI Power Management Spec. 5-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Input/Output Interfaces 5.8.4 NIC Connector Figure 5-11 shows the RJ-45 connector used 8 7654321 Figure 5-11.
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... may be reported in a message on the screen, depending on the operating system and/or applications running on the system. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 However, it is important to note that is pre-allocated is determined by the GMA in a system. The Microsoft Direct Diagnostic tool ... (UMA) of earlier systems. The DVMT of video memory being used. If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will report the total amount of memory installed less the amount of system memory used solely for instructions, textures, and...
... may be reported in a message on the screen, depending on the operating system and/or applications running on the system. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 However, it is important to note that is pre-allocated is determined by the GMA in a system. The Microsoft Direct Diagnostic tool ... (UMA) of earlier systems. The DVMT of video memory being used. If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will report the total amount of memory installed less the amount of system memory used solely for instructions, textures, and...
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The data will retrieve the data from the device and convert it to PS/2 data. Changing the delay and/or typematic rate of a USB keyboard though BIOS function INT 16 is not supported. 8.7 Management Engine Functions ... USB port, during ROM-based setup and also on a system with an OS that does not include a USB driver. This allows a system with only a USB keyboard to an active AC outlet. 8-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide The system BIOS can request the management engine to generate the following alerts: ■ Temperature...
The data will retrieve the data from the device and convert it to PS/2 data. Changing the delay and/or typematic rate of a USB keyboard though BIOS function INT 16 is not supported. 8.7 Management Engine Functions ... USB port, during ROM-based setup and also on a system with an OS that does not include a USB driver. This allows a system with only a USB keyboard to an active AC outlet. 8-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide The system BIOS can request the management engine to generate the following alerts: ■ Temperature...
vPro Setup and Configuration for the 8000 Elite Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology
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.... One or more hash root certificates are embedded into the Hello messages sent by a local agent. • Partial Unprovisioning through the HECI driver. The One-Time Password (OTP) is functional for a limited amount of time. The network interface used to send out Hello messages is ... a remote console application initiates the process by the OEM. The AMT system can be disabled. Remote Configuration Time-outs in HP Systems The HP Compaq 8000 Elite Business PCs are two ways to both the AMT system and the SCS. This certificate is started (Hello message broadcast) as soon as...
.... One or more hash root certificates are embedded into the Hello messages sent by a local agent. • Partial Unprovisioning through the HECI driver. The One-Time Password (OTP) is functional for a limited amount of time. The network interface used to send out Hello messages is ... a remote console application initiates the process by the OEM. The AMT system can be disabled. Remote Configuration Time-outs in HP Systems The HP Compaq 8000 Elite Business PCs are two ways to both the AMT system and the SCS. This certificate is started (Hello message broadcast) as soon as...