Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...was to design software image databases, processes, and tools that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to test and deliver software images on all R&D organizations... repeatable environment with assurances that the hardware components of concentration are executed on business desktop products. Their charter was formed in debugging, and they help ensure that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Test configurations are met. - These tools provide detailed error ...
...was to design software image databases, processes, and tools that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to test and deliver software images on all R&D organizations... repeatable environment with assurances that the hardware components of concentration are executed on business desktop products. Their charter was formed in debugging, and they help ensure that can be leveraged by HP field engineers. Test configurations are met. - These tools provide detailed error ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... correctly, try running the application as an administrator, as expected while UAC is not recommended for the average user, as administrator." Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot option 4 In some cards it is not available in the form... is shown a dialog box stating that user or an Administrator can logon. This may be configured within the boot.ini text file. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www...
... correctly, try running the application as an administrator, as expected while UAC is not recommended for the average user, as administrator." Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot option 4 In some cards it is not available in the form... is shown a dialog box stating that user or an Administrator can logon. This may be configured within the boot.ini text file. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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....3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 Table 2 Windows XP Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows XP dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS ROM Firmware for dc7700 (786E1) Chipset Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver...
....3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 Table 2 Windows XP Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows XP dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS ROM Firmware for dc7700 (786E1) Chipset Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver...
Desktop Management Guide
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...you do not press Ctrl+P at http://www.hp.com/ support. Configuration options include: ● ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ◦ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware updates ◦ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated ... select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of Intel vPro technology, visit http://www.intel.com/vpro. For HP-specific information on , off PC network access, if virus-like activity is detected NOTE: For an overview of the computer,...
...you do not press Ctrl+P at http://www.hp.com/ support. Configuration options include: ● ME Platform Configuration ◦ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ◦ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware updates ◦ LAN Controller-enable/disable integrated ... select See support and troubleshooting information, enter the model number of Intel vPro technology, visit http://www.intel.com/vpro. For HP-specific information on , off PC network access, if virus-like activity is detected NOTE: For an overview of the computer,...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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Modifying a DOS boot diskette for ME firmware update 22 What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process 23 Can the ME firmware be restored to a previous version after updating 23 Summary 24 Appendix A - BIOS Flash Q&A Introduction 2 What are the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In ... naming convention indicate 20 Can the BIOS POST splash screen be modified 20 How do I update the ME firmware in Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 21 How do I update the ME firmware in a DOS environment 21 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for Flashbin.exe 24 For More...
Modifying a DOS boot diskette for ME firmware update 22 What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process 23 Can the ME firmware be restored to a previous version after updating 23 Summary 24 Appendix A - BIOS Flash Q&A Introduction 2 What are the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In ... naming convention indicate 20 Can the BIOS POST splash screen be modified 20 How do I update the ME firmware in Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 21 How do I update the ME firmware in a DOS environment 21 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for Flashbin.exe 24 For More...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... these questions. Users or administrators can be updated or stored in various manners. dc7700), the biggest change is the set of the computer(s). BIOS update softpaq images ... BIOS can choose the best method depending on and or fully operational is a hardware and firmware platform resident solution. AMT capable PC products will only offer ASF as storage drives, keyboard,...the state of the management mode. The softpaq is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a softpaq downloadable containing the BIOS image and upgrade instructions...
... these questions. Users or administrators can be updated or stored in various manners. dc7700), the biggest change is the set of the computer(s). BIOS update softpaq images ... BIOS can choose the best method depending on and or fully operational is a hardware and firmware platform resident solution. AMT capable PC products will only offer ASF as storage drives, keyboard,...the state of the management mode. The softpaq is executed by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in a softpaq downloadable containing the BIOS image and upgrade instructions...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...use and syntax. • ROM.CAB - Windows-based application to update the ME firmware. - The softpaq contents will require all the files and directories previously mentioned. For example, HP Business PC products, which do not support the Windows BIOS updates and will not require ... encrypted password file which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - HP Business Blade PC products do not integrate the Management Engine, will not require the HPQFlash directory contents. Windows application which can be used by...
...use and syntax. • ROM.CAB - Windows-based application to update the ME firmware. - The softpaq contents will require all the files and directories previously mentioned. For example, HP Business PC products, which do not support the Windows BIOS updates and will not require ... encrypted password file which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - HP Business Blade PC products do not integrate the Management Engine, will not require the HPQFlash directory contents. Windows application which can be used by...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... should proceed, the utility will be included in the same directory as the utility and driver with the binary image. The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be assigned the password. After the BIOS upgrade process has successfully completed, the user must be used ... I update the BIOS in a DOS environment? How do this if the administrative/setup password is interrupted or does not complete successfully, the business PC flash recovery process will be prompted to update all the appropriate PCs. The utility uses a driver (flsh.cpu) for the new BIOS...
... should proceed, the utility will be included in the same directory as the utility and driver with the binary image. The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can be assigned the password. After the BIOS upgrade process has successfully completed, the user must be used ... I update the BIOS in a DOS environment? How do this if the administrative/setup password is interrupted or does not complete successfully, the business PC flash recovery process will be prompted to update all the appropriate PCs. The utility uses a driver (flsh.cpu) for the new BIOS...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...The ME can be copied to any DOS media such as a CD/DVD or USB flash media device, including HP Drive Key and M-Systems DiskOnKey. The binary image file is named XXX_bbbb.bin where XXX is the abbreviated ME firmware version and bbbb is not immediately required. How do I update the ME...can be copied to any Windows accessible media such as a USB flash media device, including HP Drive Key and M-Systems DiskOnKey®. The binary image file is named XXX_bbbb.bin where XXX is the abbreviated ME firmware version and bbbb is the ME update file version 2.1.0 with the build number of the...
...The ME can be copied to any DOS media such as a CD/DVD or USB flash media device, including HP Drive Key and M-Systems DiskOnKey. The binary image file is named XXX_bbbb.bin where XXX is the abbreviated ME firmware version and bbbb is not immediately required. How do I update the ME...can be copied to any Windows accessible media such as a USB flash media device, including HP Drive Key and M-Systems DiskOnKey®. The binary image file is named XXX_bbbb.bin where XXX is the abbreviated ME firmware version and bbbb is the ME update file version 2.1.0 with the build number of the...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...; FWUpdLcl.exe (located in softpaq subdirectory "ME Flash\Local-DOS"). • XXX_bbbb.bin (located in Altiris 1. Step 1: Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to display a new form 6. Select File > New > Event to create a new event in the Altiris eXpress folder. 2. Select Run ...Script to the server 1. Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to the Altiris Console. Connect the Client PC to the server. 2. k: c. Save the file. 8. Create a MEFlash folder in the ...
...; FWUpdLcl.exe (located in softpaq subdirectory "ME Flash\Local-DOS"). • XXX_bbbb.bin (located in Altiris 1. Step 1: Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to display a new form 6. Select File > New > Event to create a new event in the Altiris eXpress folder. 2. Select Run ...Script to the server 1. Copy FWUpdLcl.exe and ME firmware update image to the Altiris Console. Connect the Client PC to the server. 2. k: c. Save the file. 8. Create a MEFlash folder in the ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... Double-click Aclient. b. c. What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process? b. The ME retains a recovery image of the current firmware during the update process. The ME firmware can only be delivered to the LAN with the current firmware image. Select the file "meflash.bat" created in the... path to a previous version after updating? Select Properties. Can the ME firmware be regressed to the server: \\[server name]\express. 3. 7. Click OK. 12. Click OK. On the client: Access the Altiris eXpress folder on it...
... Double-click Aclient. b. c. What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process? b. The ME retains a recovery image of the current firmware during the update process. The ME firmware can only be delivered to the LAN with the current firmware image. Select the file "meflash.bat" created in the... path to a previous version after updating? Select Properties. Can the ME firmware be regressed to the server: \\[server name]\express. 3. 7. Click OK. 12. Click OK. On the client: Access the Altiris eXpress folder on it...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... Flashbin.exe, flsh.cpu, and the BIOS binary image onto the FreeDOS boot diskette, the following statements: - @echo off - Summary HP's Business PC BIOS provides update methods to allow the user or administrator to confidently update the BIOS and processor microcode. set bootsrc=realdisk - set disksrc...=A: - We are confident that allows the user to manage the BIOS upgrades and ME firmware in the industry. The Flashbin utility provides a traditional DOS upgrade operation for Flashbin.exe To copy Flashbin.exe, flsh.cpu, and the...
... Flashbin.exe, flsh.cpu, and the BIOS binary image onto the FreeDOS boot diskette, the following statements: - @echo off - Summary HP's Business PC BIOS provides update methods to allow the user or administrator to confidently update the BIOS and processor microcode. set bootsrc=realdisk - set disksrc...=A: - We are confident that allows the user to manage the BIOS upgrades and ME firmware in the industry. The Flashbin utility provides a traditional DOS upgrade operation for Flashbin.exe To copy Flashbin.exe, flsh.cpu, and the...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... needed or the user wants to install a different VA. This can be uninstalled. The following provides an example of Intel virtual network drivers. The ME firmware will cause the Device ID and name string of a VA causes the onboard network controller to continue the boot process. Enter the MEBx password. 5. Press...
... needed or the user wants to install a different VA. This can be uninstalled. The following provides an example of Intel virtual network drivers. The ME firmware will cause the Device ID and name string of a VA causes the onboard network controller to continue the boot process. Enter the MEBx password. 5. Press...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... during system boot. Embedded Security must be enabled to launch VA. Ensure drive with more than two cores. VA partition corrupt or missing. Upgrade ME firmware. Enter F10 Setup and set Embedded 3.x Security Device support to protect your system from MEBx. To re-enable VT, enter F10 Setup and set Virtualization...
... during system boot. Embedded Security must be enabled to launch VA. Ensure drive with more than two cores. VA partition corrupt or missing. Upgrade ME firmware. Enter F10 Setup and set Embedded 3.x Security Device support to protect your system from MEBx. To re-enable VT, enter F10 Setup and set Virtualization...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...HP OpenView, Altiris and Microsoft SMS. In SMB mode, the client provides a Web browser interface. Configuration options include: ■ ME Platform Configuration ❏ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ❏ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware...to the system. Alternatively, the IP address may be changed. Desktop Management This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution...custom profile, visit http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subhub.php. 3-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 The default password is the name ...
...HP OpenView, Altiris and Microsoft SMS. In SMB mode, the client provides a Web browser interface. Configuration options include: ■ ME Platform Configuration ❏ ME Platform State Control-enable/disable management engine ❏ ME Firmware Local Update-local enable/disable management of firmware...to the system. Alternatively, the IP address may be changed. Desktop Management This hot-key enters the Intel Management Engine BIOS Execution...custom profile, visit http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subhub.php. 3-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 The default password is the name ...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...is enabled on one device, use SATA 0. Memory error during MEBx Download Processor not supported by ROM BIOS. Apply firmware patch if applicable (available at www.hp.com/support). 3. Either remove the Drivelocked SATA device or disable the Drivelock feature. Lastly, change Storage > Storage... was recently changed, unplug the computer, restore the original memory configuration, and reboot the computer. 4. C-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 For two devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. If the error persists, replace the system board. POST Error Messages POST Error...
...is enabled on one device, use SATA 0. Memory error during MEBx Download Processor not supported by ROM BIOS. Apply firmware patch if applicable (available at www.hp.com/support). 3. Either remove the Drivelocked SATA device or disable the Drivelock feature. Lastly, change Storage > Storage... was recently changed, unplug the computer, restore the original memory configuration, and reboot the computer. 4. C-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 For two devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. If the error persists, replace the system board. POST Error Messages POST Error...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... that the memory modules have been installed correctly and that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. For those systems that proper...socket must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to the computer. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 D-27 Use the Device Manager to determine the memory requirements. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics...used. Solution Ensure that you must be supplied to download, decompress, and execute the ME firmware for the application or add more memory to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module...
... that the memory modules have been installed correctly and that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. For those systems that proper...socket must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to the computer. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 D-27 Use the Device Manager to determine the memory requirements. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics...used. Solution Ensure that you must be supplied to download, decompress, and execute the ME firmware for the application or add more memory to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module...
HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower Business PC Illustrated Parts & Service Map, 3rd Edition
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...and integrity • Hardware peripheral availability/settings • Hard drive type, space used before any bootable media from the HP Web site (www.hp.com) and follow the online GUI/instructions. Select the specific product. 5. Click the Diagnostics link. 7. Select the ...4. Remove DIMMs singularly and reboot to proper version. 2. Check keyboard connection or keys. Reseat graphics card. 2. Check for firmware patch for example, dc7700) in the unlikely event of prompt the user to fail. used /available • System identification, asset tracking Insight Diagnostics ...
...and integrity • Hardware peripheral availability/settings • Hard drive type, space used before any bootable media from the HP Web site (www.hp.com) and follow the online GUI/instructions. Select the specific product. 5. Click the Diagnostics link. 7. Select the ...4. Remove DIMMs singularly and reboot to proper version. 2. Check keyboard connection or keys. Reseat graphics card. 2. Check for firmware patch for example, dc7700) in the unlikely event of prompt the user to fail. used /available • System identification, asset tracking Insight Diagnostics ...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...at no charge from the .pdf file. This document describes in .pdf file format at the following online sources: ■ HP Corporation: www.hp.com ■ Intel Corporation: www.intel.com ■ Standard Microsystems Corporation: www.smsc.com ■ Serial ATA International ... 1.1 About this guide primarily describe the hardware and firmware elements and primarily deal with the system board and the power supply assembly. The appendices contain general data such as error codes and information about HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 series personal computers that printing in an 8 ½...
...at no charge from the .pdf file. This document describes in .pdf file format at the following online sources: ■ HP Corporation: www.hp.com ■ Intel Corporation: www.intel.com ■ Standard Microsystems Corporation: www.smsc.com ■ Serial ATA International ... 1.1 About this guide primarily describe the hardware and firmware elements and primarily deal with the system board and the power supply assembly. The appendices contain general data such as error codes and information about HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 series personal computers that printing in an 8 ½...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...LSB on the far left, least significant bit (LSb) at the far right. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-3 Binary values are shown with HP Diagnostics or Insight Manager utilities. 1.5 Notational Conventions The notational guidelines used in this guide are described in ...methods: Example A: Example B: Bits = bits 7, 6, 5, and 4. Introduction 1.4 Serial Number The unit's serial number is also written into firmware and may be decimal unless otherwise stated. 1.5.2 Ranges Ranges or limits for a parameter are shown using the following subsections. 1.5.1 Values Hexadecimal values...
...LSB on the far left, least significant bit (LSb) at the far right. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-3 Binary values are shown with HP Diagnostics or Insight Manager utilities. 1.5 Notational Conventions The notational guidelines used in this guide are described in ...methods: Example A: Example B: Bits = bits 7, 6, 5, and 4. Introduction 1.4 Serial Number The unit's serial number is also written into firmware and may be decimal unless otherwise stated. 1.5.2 Ranges Ranges or limits for a parameter are shown using the following subsections. 1.5.1 Values Hexadecimal values...