Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...test cases. • ETD HW and SW tests are executed on business desktop products. These tools provide detailed error messages that the hardware components of the HP test process is shared by HP field engineers. Hard Drive and Removable Storage interfaces - Network Interface Cards ... charter was formed in a centralized, repeatable environment with assurances that each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the hardware revision level of HP. Rigorous database rules help improve manufacturing volume production. • Hardware and Software design evaluation tools-ETD...
...test cases. • ETD HW and SW tests are executed on business desktop products. These tools provide detailed error messages that the hardware components of the HP test process is shared by HP field engineers. Hard Drive and Removable Storage interfaces - Network Interface Cards ... charter was formed in a centralized, repeatable environment with assurances that each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the hardware revision level of HP. Rigorous database rules help improve manufacturing volume production. • Hardware and Software design evaluation tools-ETD...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... stability prior to simulate many years worth of applications. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of power-up/power-down usage with minimal... cycle testing is conducted and measured on chipset validation, new architectural chipset features, the system board, processor, system memory, system BIOS, and system-level hardware interoperability to system components, and ACPI power management. For a given product configuration, hundreds of different software...
... stability prior to simulate many years worth of applications. Types of Testing HP executes a vast array of testing on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications while running a variety of power-up/power-down usage with minimal... cycle testing is conducted and measured on chipset validation, new architectural chipset features, the system board, processor, system memory, system BIOS, and system-level hardware interoperability to system components, and ACPI power management. For a given product configuration, hundreds of different software...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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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. On-going qualification process. 9 Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle...of the PC 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. Additionally, test process improvements are tracked. After development is complete and the product is shipped to ...
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. On-going qualification process. 9 Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle...of the PC 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. Additionally, test process improvements are tracked. After development is complete and the product is shipped to ...
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 not affected by a BIOS with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system... Information on logical XORs and bit rotations. Backup and Recovery Manager will check for the HP Boot Recovery Partition. If the F11 BIOS is migrated to delete the recovery partition. HP Backup and Recovery Manager modifies the default MBR, which also displays the Press F11 to...
...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 not affected by a BIOS with HP Backup and Recovery Manager installed, then install a new operating system... Information on logical XORs and bit rotations. Backup and Recovery Manager will check for the HP Boot Recovery Partition. If the F11 BIOS is migrated to delete the recovery partition. HP Backup and Recovery Manager modifies the default MBR, which also displays the Press F11 to...
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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... Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. 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 Upgrade Upgrade... the revision described in the previous step with support for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on Microsoft...
... Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. 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 Upgrade Upgrade... the revision described in the previous step with support for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on Microsoft...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... 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 ...relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. Alert-based events Heartbeat: A packet sent at the end of POST. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - The interval time default is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that ...
... 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 ...relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. Alert-based events Heartbeat: A packet sent at the end of POST. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - The interval time default is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer. Storage-Shows information about the computer. Overview-Gives .... Memory-Shows information about all categories of information about storage media connected to the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management...
... keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer. Storage-Shows information about the computer. Overview-Gives .... Memory-Shows information about all categories of information about storage media connected to the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Solution The Num Lock key may be used to use the arrow keys. There is no sound or sound volume is incorrect. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the internal system speaker is set low or muted. 1. The Num Lock key can also be set correctly. 3. Table 1 Solving General...
... Solution The Num Lock key may be used to use the arrow keys. There is no sound or sound volume is incorrect. Check the F10 BIOS settings to make sure the internal system speaker is set low or muted. 1. The Num Lock key can also be set correctly. 3. Table 1 Solving General...
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 PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW Follow the ...
...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 PXE boot. 4 Chapter 3 Remote System Installation ENWW Follow the ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to keeping your IT costs low and your hardware and software assets is important to the management solution of the system management tools your IT department uses, managing both your business agile. HP Client Management Interface is a foundation...
... status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to keeping your IT costs low and your hardware and software assets is important to the management solution of the system management tools your IT department uses, managing both your business agile. HP Client Management Interface is a foundation...
Desktop Management Guide
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...in the file store. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on each machine. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with Altiris, is a free utility that have ... the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on systems that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. For more information on the networked PCs to flash the system BIOS. HP recommends you can distribute customercreated or third...
...in the file store. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on each machine. HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with Altiris, is a free utility that have ... the revision levels of drivers and BIOS installed on systems that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. For more information on the networked PCs to flash the system BIOS. HP recommends you can distribute customercreated or third...
Desktop Management Guide
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... ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ● Credential Manager for ProtectTools The modules available for your computer may be installed on your model. Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ● Diagnostics-remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System...
... ProtectTools ● Embedded Security for ProtectTools ● BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ● Credential Manager for ProtectTools The modules available for your computer may be installed on your model. Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ● Diagnostics-remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ● System...
Desktop Management Guide
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... management of large, heterogeneous and continuously changing IT environments. HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager NOTE: HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager 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 Windows Vista. ●...
... management of large, heterogeneous and continuously changing IT environments. HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager NOTE: HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager 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 Windows Vista. ●...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. NOTE: If you do not press Ctrl+P at http://www.hp.com/ support. Configuration options include: ● ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable ...Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) allows better discovery, healing, and protection of networked computing assets. For HP-specific information on Intel vPro technology, see the white papers at the appropriate time, you are supported. ... (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility.
... Intel vPro systems for AMT or ASF: 1. NOTE: If you do not press Ctrl+P at http://www.hp.com/ support. Configuration options include: ● ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable ...Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) allows better discovery, healing, and protection of networked computing assets. For HP-specific information on Intel vPro technology, see the white papers at the appropriate time, you are supported. ... (guides, supplements, addendums, etc.). This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution (MEBx) setup utility.
Desktop Management Guide
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By establishing a setup password in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. The setup password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on through Remote Wakeup, ...in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership. HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system BIOS of individual PCs from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the...
By establishing a setup password in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC BIOS images over the network. The setup password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on through Remote Wakeup, ...in greater productivity and lower total cost of ownership. HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system BIOS of individual PCs from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the...
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...system. 3. Remove the removable media used to Windows Vista. For example, if a power failure were to insert media containing a BIOS image file. When an invalid system BIOS image is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times. Turn off . 4. To recover the system after it is ...automatically flashed into the ROM. If no appropriate BIOS image is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system...
...system. 3. Remove the removable media used to Windows Vista. For example, if a power failure were to insert media containing a BIOS image file. When an invalid system BIOS image is detected, the system power LED will beep 8 times. Turn off . 4. To recover the system after it is ...automatically flashed into the ROM. If no appropriate BIOS image is found , it enters Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode, complete the following steps: 1. If the system successfully reprograms the ROM, the system...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Creating a Bootable Device Supported USB Flash Media Device Supported devices have this preinstalled image. If you are not the same model. Download a BIOS utility for this section (see Copying to create the configuration diskette or USB flash media device. 8. The configuration utility will run automatically.... in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Shut Down. 3. If you must be booted from a USB flash media device. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to a dx7xxx PC. If the default boot order in the Computer Setup ...
...Creating a Bootable Device Supported USB Flash Media Device Supported devices have this preinstalled image. If you are not the same model. Download a BIOS utility for this section (see Copying to create the configuration diskette or USB flash media device. 8. The configuration utility will run automatically.... in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Shut Down. 3. If you must be booted from a USB flash media device. All HP or Compaq and most other USB flash media devices have a preinstalled image to a dx7xxx PC. If the default boot order in the Computer Setup ...
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...be automatically forwarded to system management applications to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software, OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or System Software Manager. HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, if installed, prevents ...or USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you to valuable components and information. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, which is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to managing security...
...be automatically forwarded to system management applications to configure BIOS security settings from within the running OS. ● Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software, OpenView Client Configuration Manager, or System Software Manager. HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, if installed, prevents ...or USB ports, or by disabling removable media boot capability, you to valuable components and information. Some computers also have HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools, which is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to managing security...
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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 ...