Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to product definition and requirements. - Two such areas of concentration are used throughout all business desktop products and are Hardware Evaluation Test Development and Software Image ... conditions are low cost and easy to setup, and they are met. - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used during product development. These tools provide detailed...
... hardware revision level of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to product definition and requirements. - Two such areas of concentration are used throughout all business desktop products and are Hardware Evaluation Test Development and Software Image ... conditions are low cost and easy to setup, and they are met. - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used during product development. These tools provide detailed...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... while running stress level testing. Testing includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing of testing on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure that systems meet important industry standards. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of the chipset functionality/feature set, subsystem...
... while running stress level testing. Testing includes: • System BIOS Testing-This is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing of testing on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure that systems meet important industry standards. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of the chipset functionality/feature set, subsystem...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...is different than what is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. The observations are reviewed by test engineers. Rather, testing continues throughout the product...the on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of customer needs. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Observations during ...
...is different than what is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. The observations are reviewed by test engineers. Rather, testing continues throughout the product...the on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of customer needs. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Observations during ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...encrypted files in the ProtectTools help files. Integrated F11 hotkey support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will be considered as "protected" since no user actions that ...files on a computer with the integrated F11 hotkey. Information on the disk and can enable/disable features. If the F11 BIOS is not affected by a BIOS with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system but do not reset the Master Boot Record, the ...
...encrypted files in the ProtectTools help files. Integrated F11 hotkey support HP Backup and Recovery Manager supports the integrated F11 hotkey for the existence of HP Backup and Recovery Manager is enabled (through setup), then the BIOS will be considered as "protected" since no user actions that ...files on a computer with the integrated F11 hotkey. Information on the disk and can enable/disable features. If the F11 BIOS is not affected by a BIOS with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system but do not reset the Master Boot Record, the ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... Vista 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 (RDP...
... Vista 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 (RDP...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Upgrade More information on Hard Drive (... 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 Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install ...
... processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Upgrade More information on Hard Drive (... 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 Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install ...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... within the specified amount of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. Supported features The following : • Both alerting features...BIOS Watchdog Timer - This white paper supports the following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business...
... within the specified amount of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. Supported features The following : • Both alerting features...BIOS Watchdog Timer - This white paper supports the following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... PCI device information. Memory-Shows information about the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. System-Shows information about the graphics controller of the computer. ... data or select the Advanced view to the computer. Graphics-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Storage-Shows information about the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to display...
... PCI device information. Memory-Shows information about the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. System-Shows information about the graphics controller of the computer. ... data or select the Advanced view to the computer. Graphics-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Storage-Shows information about the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to display...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Restart computer. NOTE: Connecting the computer to USB keyboard or mouse. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down and you want to ...
Restart computer. NOTE: Connecting the computer to USB keyboard or mouse. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 CAUTION: When attempting to resume from standby mode, do not hold down and you want to ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on page 14) ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot message appears in the... lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to continue the process. The default boot order is booting up ...
... drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on page 14) ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot message appears in the... lower-right corner of the HP logo screen when the computer is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to continue the process. The default boot order is booting up ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... in choosing how you manage your managed IT environment. With the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), new HP business computers seamlessly integrate into your HP client computers. With HP CMI, HP gives you flexibility in -depth client inventory, receive health status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to the...
... in choosing how you manage your managed IT environment. With the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), new HP business computers seamlessly integrate into your HP client computers. With HP CMI, HP gives you flexibility in -depth client inventory, receive health status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to the...
Desktop Management Guide
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.../go /ssm. SSM then automatically updates any or all of device drivers and BIOS updates for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with enterprise software distribution tools such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they ...
.../go /ssm. SSM then automatically updates any or all of device drivers and BIOS updates for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with enterprise software distribution tools such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before they ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System Health Scan-check for known hardware issues in your installed base of HP client systems ● Active Chat-connect to HP customer support to resolve issues ● HP Knowledgebase-link to expert ...9679; BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ● Credential Manager for ProtectTools The modules available for organizations wanting full client hardware and software lifecycle management from the HP Web site. It combines: ● HP Client Manager ● HP Systems Insight Manager Connector ● HP OpenView ...
... & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System Health Scan-check for known hardware issues in your installed base of HP client systems ● Active Chat-connect to HP customer support to resolve issues ● HP Knowledgebase-link to expert ...9679; BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ● Credential Manager for ProtectTools The modules available for organizations wanting full client hardware and software lifecycle management from the HP Web site. It combines: ● HP Client Manager ● HP Systems Insight Manager Connector ● HP OpenView ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Clients. ● The Premium Edition, available for Intel AMT. HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for purchase, includes all functionality provided in two...
... Clients. ● The Premium Edition, available for Intel AMT. HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for purchase, includes all functionality provided in two...
Desktop Management Guide
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... language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the management technology. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. On Intel vPro-branded PCs, available management technologies include the following: ● AMT ● ASF ●...the computer and again press Ctrl+P when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. NOTE: If you are supported. For HP-specific information on /off, cycle power ● Remote diagnosis and repair ◦ Serial-over-LAN-allows console control of networked computing...
... language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of the management technology. This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility. On Intel vPro-branded PCs, available management technologies include the following: ● AMT ● ASF ●...the computer and again press Ctrl+P when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. NOTE: If you are supported. For HP-specific information on /off, cycle power ● Remote diagnosis and repair ◦ Serial-over-LAN-allows console control of networked computing...
Desktop Management Guide
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...this task remotely on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. Enabling the system administrator to safely upgrade the BIOS on multiple computers results in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. It... on systems that BitLocker created for the platform. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go /ssm/. This is used to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are using TPM ...
...this task remotely on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. Enabling the system administrator to safely upgrade the BIOS on multiple computers results in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. It... on systems that BitLocker created for the platform. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/go /ssm/. This is used to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing the BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are using TPM ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...15 If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to upgrade the BIOS. 5. NOTE: The media must be displayed on to Windows Vista. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system...Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off . 4. Remove the removable media used to search removable media for a valid system BIOS image when the system is turned on the computer. 6 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in the root...
...15 If the portion of the system ROM containing the video option ROM image is not valid, a failsafe Boot Block BIOS provides enough support to upgrade the BIOS. 5. NOTE: The media must be displayed on to Windows Vista. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system...Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off . 4. Remove the removable media used to search removable media for a valid system BIOS image when the system is turned on the computer. 6 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode permits system recovery in the root...
Desktop Management Guide
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...light turns green to access the utility. 6. Turn on . If you are using a USB flash media device, insert it now. 4. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it now. 7. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media device and turn the computer on the... the monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Turn off the computer. Restart the computer when the configuration is significantly faster. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have this procedure or to create a bootable USB flash media device. This method takes a little...
...light turns green to access the utility. 6. Turn on . If you are using a USB flash media device, insert it now. 4. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it now. 7. Insert the configuration diskette or USB flash media device and turn the computer on the... the monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Turn off the computer. Restart the computer when the configuration is significantly faster. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have this procedure or to create a bootable USB flash media device. This method takes a little...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Features Overview Option Description Setup Password Allows you can be managed using the Computer Setup Utilities. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for controlling access to set , it is set and enable setup (administrator) password. Seamless, automatic integration between... asset tracking features and these products enables you to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using the Computer Setup Utilities. Power-On Password Allows you...
... Features Overview Option Description Setup Password Allows you can be managed using the Computer Setup Utilities. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for controlling access to set , it is set and enable setup (administrator) password. Seamless, automatic integration between... asset tracking features and these products enables you to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using the Computer Setup Utilities. Power-On Password Allows you...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Intel vPro-branded PCs with 11 Altiris AClient 3 Deployment Solution Agent 3 asset tracking 24 B backup 10 Backup and Recovery Manager 10 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 HPQFlash 14 Remote ROM Flash 14 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 bootable device creating 17 DiskOnKey 17...deleting password 28 delimiter characters, table 28 deployment tools, software 2 diagnostic tool for hard drives 34 disk, cloning 2 DiskOnKey bootable 17, 19 HP Drive Key 17 drive, protecting 34 DriveLock applications 30 using 29 dual-state power button 21 E Emergency Recovery Mode, Boot Block 15 entering ...
...Intel vPro-branded PCs with 11 Altiris AClient 3 Deployment Solution Agent 3 asset tracking 24 B backup 10 Backup and Recovery Manager 10 BIOS Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 HPQFlash 14 Remote ROM Flash 14 Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode 15 bootable device creating 17 DiskOnKey 17...deleting password 28 delimiter characters, table 28 deployment tools, software 2 diagnostic tool for hard drives 34 disk, cloning 2 DiskOnKey bootable 17, 19 HP Drive Key 17 drive, protecting 34 DriveLock applications 30 using 29 dual-state power button 21 E Emergency Recovery Mode, Boot Block 15 entering ...