Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used throughout all business desktop products and are used to test and deliver software images on the following elements... low cost and easy to setup, and they enable product teams to test a large number of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to-market delivery, quality, and release integrity. This engineering organization, established in ...
...AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Test Tool Development An essential element of the HP test process is our attention and dedication to continuously improving the tests and processes used throughout all business desktop products and are used to test and deliver software images on the following elements... low cost and easy to setup, and they enable product teams to test a large number of each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to-market delivery, quality, and release integrity. This engineering organization, established in ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...BIOS. Additionally, voltage stress testing is comprehensive validation and qualification of testing throughout the product development cycle. The System board is conducted to simulate many years worth of power-up/power-down usage with a minimum of testing on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop...SATA, and PCI / PCI Express buses. • Voltage Integrity Testing-This helps ensure that voltage regulators on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure that systems meet important industry standards. This helps mitigate risk by providing needed checks and ...
...BIOS. Additionally, voltage stress testing is comprehensive validation and qualification of testing throughout the product development cycle. The System board is conducted to simulate many years worth of power-up/power-down usage with a minimum of testing on the system board and in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop...SATA, and PCI / PCI Express buses. • Voltage Integrity Testing-This helps ensure that voltage regulators on Business Desktop PCs to help ensure that systems meet important industry standards. This helps mitigate risk by providing needed checks and ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is expected, based on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of customer needs. HP attempts to the development and test teams, thus ...tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. Observations during Testing The result of this closed-loop process. After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, ...
...going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is expected, based on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of customer needs. HP attempts to the development and test teams, thus ...tools and tracking processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. Observations during Testing The result of this closed-loop process. After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, ...
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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...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 Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Ultimate ... available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Clean Installs can be found on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo...
...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 Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Ultimate ... available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Clean Installs can be found on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... HP Compaq Business Desktops that support ASF. This document explores HP's support for industry-standard tools that allows IT administrators to the Management Console indicating the system has hung. ASF provides 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...
... HP Compaq Business Desktops that support ASF. This document explores HP's support for industry-standard tools that allows IT administrators to the Management Console indicating the system has hung. ASF provides 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...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This list includes all memory in the selected category. In the View level... listing of general information about the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays...
...asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This list includes all memory in the selected category. In the View level... listing of general information about the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... enabled) in the operating system to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 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. Use the system volume control available in Computer Setup. Make sure the...
... enabled) in the operating system to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 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. Use the system volume control available in Computer Setup. Make sure the...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... Self-Test - Allows you to enable/disable SATA bus power management. Password Options - When any changes. Enables/disables all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. Network Service Boot - Enables/disables boot from Removable Media Default Setup • Save Current Settings as Default •...you to assign/modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 Power OS Power Management - Enable/disable • MEBx Setup prompt - Enable...
... Self-Test - Allows you to enable/disable SATA bus power management. Password Options - When any changes. Enables/disables all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. Network Service Boot - Enables/disables boot from Removable Media Default Setup • Save Current Settings as Default •...you to assign/modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 Power OS Power Management - Enable/disable • MEBx Setup prompt - Enable...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...system board, press and hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. For three devices, use of an unsuccessful ROM flash. Upgrade BIOS to create a bootable CD. dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 4 Remove any bootable... Incorrect memory configuration 1. Check DIMMs for 5 seconds. 4. Check connector for example, dc7800) in the unlikely event of computer until password is turned on how to proper ROM BIOS. Replace keyboard. If 304, possible system board problem. 501-Display Adapter Failure Graphics ...
...system board, press and hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. For three devices, use of an unsuccessful ROM flash. Upgrade BIOS to create a bootable CD. dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 4 Remove any bootable... Incorrect memory configuration 1. Check DIMMs for 5 seconds. 4. Check connector for example, dc7800) in the unlikely event of computer until password is turned on how to proper ROM BIOS. Replace keyboard. If 304, possible system board problem. 501-Display Adapter Failure Graphics ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... option you are in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power and Advanced. 5. Press Enter to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Select your language from the list and press Enter. 4. A choice of five headings appears in Microsoft...
... option you are in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: File, Storage, Security, Power and Advanced. 5. Press Enter to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Select your language from the list and press Enter. 4. A choice of five headings appears in Microsoft...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● ME management mode About Displays copyright notice. ... Factory Settings as Default Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration.
Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● ME management mode About Displays copyright notice. ... Factory Settings as Default Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration.
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... Setup (F10) Utility The following options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Options are displayed. Hard Disk ● None (prevents BIOS data accesses and disables it as a boot device). ● Hard Disk (treated as diskette drive). Translation Parameters (ATA disks only) ... Multisector Transfers (ATA disks only) Specifies how many sectors are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25" 1.2 MB. This enables the BIOS to select a drive emulation type for the device. Legacy Diskette: No emulation options available. Drive Emulation Allows you select the translation...
... Setup (F10) Utility The following options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Options are displayed. Hard Disk ● None (prevents BIOS data accesses and disables it as a boot device). ● Hard Disk (treated as diskette drive). Translation Parameters (ATA disks only) ... Multisector Transfers (ATA disks only) Specifies how many sectors are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25" 1.2 MB. This enables the BIOS to select a drive emulation type for the device. Legacy Diskette: No emulation options available. Drive Emulation Allows you select the translation...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the computer and press F9 when the monitor light turns green. These fields are accessed by the BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from the selected non-default device for "normal" (non-RAID) configurations. NOTE: After saving changes to Removable Media Write, the computer...
... the default device specified in Boot Order, restart the computer and press F9 when the monitor light turns green. These fields are accessed by the BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from the selected non-default device for "normal" (non-RAID) configurations. NOTE: After saving changes to Removable Media Write, the computer...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...Do not reset/Reset) Selecting Reset disables the power-on . Virtual Appliance (enable/disable) Controls Verified Launch of a hypervisor. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) Allows the user to enable/ disable the Smart Card to be set to Enable in significant...off and then back on authentication support and clears the authentication information from the Embedded Security Device. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this option, a Setup password must be set. NOTE: Computer Setup's "Apply Defaults and Exit" option ...
...Do not reset/Reset) Selecting Reset disables the power-on . Virtual Appliance (enable/disable) Controls Verified Launch of a hypervisor. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) Allows the user to enable/ disable the Smart Card to be set to Enable in significant...off and then back on authentication support and clears the authentication information from the Embedded Security Device. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this option, a Setup password must be set. NOTE: Computer Setup's "Apply Defaults and Exit" option ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... indication of what sleep state the system is idle. ● ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset-Enabling this feature is off . NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of 2 seconds (green LED) - Table 2-5 Computer Setup-Power...
... indication of what sleep state the system is idle. ● ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset-Enabling this feature is off . NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load does not require the full capabilities of 2 seconds (green LED) - Table 2-5 Computer Setup-Power...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is restored, if it was on when power was lost. 12 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility However, pressing F10 will display the text F10 = Setup during POST. Pressing F11 causes the system to boot to the HP Backup and Recovery... will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST. Setting this feature will display the text F11 = Recovery during POST on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ● Option ROM prompt (enable/disable)....
... accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is restored, if it was on when power was lost. 12 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility However, pressing F10 will display the text F10 = Setup during POST. Pressing F11 causes the system to boot to the HP Backup and Recovery... will display the text F9 = Boot Menu during POST. Setting this feature will display the text F11 = Recovery during POST on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ● Option ROM prompt (enable/disable)....
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... to Windows NT. Allows you to set the S5 Wake on LAN feature to turn on automatically at the same time (available on some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to 3. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 13 This delay is installed. Enabling this feature if booting to select the Security > Device Security...
... to Windows NT. Allows you to set the S5 Wake on LAN feature to turn on automatically at the same time (available on some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to 3. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 13 This delay is installed. Enabling this feature if booting to select the Security > Device Security...
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...activated during SOL sessions. This option may be used to download a corporate image to select the primary VGA controller video device. Allows BIOS to factory defaults. AMT Options Allows you to appear twice (once when entered remotely and once when echoed back from Removable Media ...See Restore from local client video). This option allows the administrator to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. This option determines if the BIOS will be unprovisioned locally without having the local client boot a remote image provided by an administrator. This feature allows AMT to be ...
...activated during SOL sessions. This option may be used to download a corporate image to select the primary VGA controller video device. Allows BIOS to factory defaults. AMT Options Allows you to appear twice (once when entered remotely and once when echoed back from Removable Media ...See Restore from local client video). This option allows the administrator to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. This option determines if the BIOS will be unprovisioned locally without having the local client boot a remote image provided by an administrator. This feature allows AMT to be ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...of general information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information,... system board data, and system management BIOS data. System-Shows information about ...
...of general information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information,... system board data, and system management BIOS data. System-Shows information about ...