Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is expected, based on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of customer needs. These observations are reviewed by test engineers. HP attempts to the development and test teams, thus completing this closed-loop ...process. On-going qualification process. 9 After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, ...
... completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is expected, based on design specifications, product requirements, and an understanding of customer needs. These observations are reviewed by test engineers. HP attempts to the development and test teams, thus completing this closed-loop ...process. On-going qualification process. 9 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 4 A Note...
... 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 4 A Note...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... 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 ... GB free space on Upgrades vs. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2....follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check for Application Compatibility 5. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10...
... 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 ... GB free space on Upgrades vs. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2....follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check for Application Compatibility 5. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...set correctly. 3. CAUTION: When attempting to make sure the internal system speaker is set low or muted. 1. NOTE: Connecting the computer to update the RTC date and time). Cursor will not respond to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 Cause Solution The Num Lock key may need... Reference Guide for instructions on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for more than four seconds. Check the F10 BIOS settings to USB keyboard or mouse. The Num Lock key can also be replaced. Cause Solution RTC (real-time clock) battery may be ...
...set correctly. 3. CAUTION: When attempting to make sure the internal system speaker is set low or muted. 1. NOTE: Connecting the computer to update the RTC date and time). Cursor will not respond to make sure the ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 17 Cause Solution The Num Lock key may need... Reference Guide for instructions on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for more than four seconds. Check the F10 BIOS settings to USB keyboard or mouse. The Num Lock key can also be replaced. Cause Solution RTC (real-time clock) battery may be ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... Factory Settings as Default Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default. Set Time and Date Allows you to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to set to a formatted 1.44-MB... a USB flash media device, or a diskette-like device. 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...
... Factory Settings as Default Restores the factory system configuration settings as the default. Set Time and Date Allows you to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Save Changes and Exit Saves changes to set to a formatted 1.44-MB... a USB flash media device, or a diskette-like device. 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...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...start and set up . Verdiem Surveyor Client Side Installation 1. To learn about the other infrastructure components necessary for enabling the HP Client Foundation Suite and the Client Premium Suite. Click Install to uninstall/reinstall or change this information after the installation is ...the following tasks: ● Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on a network server by initiating the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). For Windows XP, click Install ...
...start and set up . Verdiem Surveyor Client Side Installation 1. To learn about the other infrastructure components necessary for enabling the HP Client Foundation Suite and the Client Premium Suite. Click Install to uninstall/reinstall or change this information after the installation is ...the following tasks: ● Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on a network server by initiating the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). For Windows XP, click Install ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that have been tested and stored in a central file store. You can confidently and efficiently use SSM to keep a secure backup of the BitLocker credentials in case of recovery emergencies. SSM then automatically updates any down-revision system software on any or all supported HP business desktop..., notebook, and workstation models. HP recommends you can distribute customercreated or third-party updates that have Windows Vista...
...BIOS would invalidate the trust signature that have been tested and stored in a central file store. You can confidently and efficiently use SSM to keep a secure backup of the BitLocker credentials in case of recovery emergencies. SSM then automatically updates any down-revision system software on any or all supported HP business desktop..., notebook, and workstation models. HP recommends you can distribute customercreated or third-party updates that have Windows Vista...
Desktop Management Guide
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...client system and compares this inventory against system software SoftPaqs that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on any down-revision ...system software on HP Client Management Interface, refer to http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. HP Client Management Interface used in conjunction with system...
...client system and compares this inventory against system software SoftPaqs that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on any down-revision ...system software on HP Client Management Interface, refer to http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. HP Client Management Interface used in conjunction with system...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...the HPQPswd utility 13 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update 14 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update 14 What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery? . 15 What are the steps ...necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor microcode...
...the HPQPswd utility 13 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update 14 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update 14 What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery? . 15 What are the steps ...necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor microcode...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...) or Alert Standard Format (ASF) management modes. BIOS updates are delivered to be updated or flashed, in some 2006 products (e.g. Some HP Business PC products will allow the BIOS to customers through HPQFlash in a Windows environment. ASF is connected to take advantage. BIOS updates are available in a softpaq downloadable containing the BIOS image and upgrade instructions for this document...
...) or Alert Standard Format (ASF) management modes. BIOS updates are delivered to be updated or flashed, in some 2006 products (e.g. Some HP Business PC products will allow the BIOS to customers through HPQFlash in a Windows environment. ASF is connected to take advantage. BIOS updates are available in a softpaq downloadable containing the BIOS image and upgrade instructions for this document...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...require all the files and directories previously mentioned. Compressed BIOS image file used with other Windows versions (NT, 98, 95, ME), Linux, or other operating systems, the BIOS can be updated using the HPQFlash application. HP Business Blade PC products do not integrate the Management Engine...do not support the Windows BIOS updates and will not require the contents of the HPQFlash application. • HPQPswd.txt - Text document describing FWUpdLcl DOS-based utility use and syntax. • XXX_bbbb.bin - Readme.txt - For example, HP Business PC products, which can ...
...require all the files and directories previously mentioned. Compressed BIOS image file used with other Windows versions (NT, 98, 95, ME), Linux, or other operating systems, the BIOS can be updated using the HPQFlash application. HP Business Blade PC products do not integrate the Management Engine...do not support the Windows BIOS updates and will not require the contents of the HPQFlash application. • HPQPswd.txt - Text document describing FWUpdLcl DOS-based utility use and syntax. • XXX_bbbb.bin - Readme.txt - For example, HP Business PC products, which can ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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.... Otherwise, the application will be presented as follows reminding the user that additional applications should be closed before the BIOS can be successfully updated. 10 The initial HPQFlash application window will respond with the BIOS update. The HPQFlash application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting the HPQFlash.exe file. If the PC...
.... Otherwise, the application will be presented as follows reminding the user that additional applications should be closed before the BIOS can be successfully updated. 10 The initial HPQFlash application window will respond with the BIOS update. The HPQFlash application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting the HPQFlash.exe file. If the PC...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... Format Options section, select Create an MS-DOS startup disk. For your convenience, a 1.44MB boot disk image is complete, the business PC can be booted from Windows XP Professional, the following information would require the user to create a bootable floppy diskette such as the...application silent mode will create an encrypted password file required to execute the HPQFlash application in 1.44MB format. Modifying a DOS boot diskette for BIOS update? What are required to prepare the diskette (see "Appendix A - For these platforms, the ISO image must be applicable to those also...
... Format Options section, select Create an MS-DOS startup disk. For your convenience, a 1.44MB boot disk image is complete, the business PC can be booted from Windows XP Professional, the following information would require the user to create a bootable floppy diskette such as the...application silent mode will create an encrypted password file required to execute the HPQFlash application in 1.44MB format. Modifying a DOS boot diskette for BIOS update? What are required to prepare the diskette (see "Appendix A - For these platforms, the ISO image must be applicable to those also...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...and sys.com files on page 6. Data loss can be used to make the BIOS binary image CD, follow instructions provided by the application. 4. Any Hewlett-Packard business PC with the following system BIOS family (where x is available with CD burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW .... 2. A USB Flash Media Device can be used : 1. The following requirements and procedure completely before attempting to locally restore or update the system BIOS. Follow the procedures detailed in the CD drive of the computer to execute the Flashbin.exe utility. Requirements: • System supporting...
...and sys.com files on page 6. Data loss can be used to make the BIOS binary image CD, follow instructions provided by the application. 4. Any Hewlett-Packard business PC with the following system BIOS family (where x is available with CD burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW .... 2. A USB Flash Media Device can be used : 1. The following requirements and procedure completely before attempting to locally restore or update the system BIOS. Follow the procedures detailed in the CD drive of the computer to execute the Flashbin.exe utility. Requirements: • System supporting...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...a DOS environment?" The drive letter is as follows: 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type Sys X: where X: represents the drive letter for BIOS update? Boot the PC to be copied to boot from this USB flash media device. on power to the computer to the media. NOTE: Unplug...device into the floppy drive. 4. The basic steps required for BIOS update through the Altiris Deployment server is required to deliver a BIOS update. Create Flash.bat. 16 Turn on page 5. Procedure steps: 1. IMPORTANT: Data loss can be updated from the port it was originally inserted. 11. Insert a ...
...a DOS environment?" The drive letter is as follows: 1. At the "A:\" prompt, type Sys X: where X: represents the drive letter for BIOS update? Boot the PC to be copied to boot from this USB flash media device. on power to the computer to the media. NOTE: Unplug...device into the floppy drive. 4. The basic steps required for BIOS update through the Altiris Deployment server is required to deliver a BIOS update. Create Flash.bat. 16 Turn on page 5. Procedure steps: 1. IMPORTANT: Data loss can be updated from the port it was originally inserted. 11. Insert a ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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Create the Altiris ROM Flash Event. 4. Step 1: Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to the Altiris Console. Assignpw.exe c. flashbin /l:us /f /flsh.cpu default 7. Save the file. 8. Type the name of a folder on it. 8. ...17 Step 3: Create ROM Flash Event in the Events frame (bottom, left section). 2. Click Open. 10. 3. Open a command prompt. 2. Click Add. 5. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. Click Start > Run, and then type cmd. 3. net use k: \\[Altiris Sever Name]\express b. cd romflash d. Flashbin.exe b. Type cd\...
Create the Altiris ROM Flash Event. 4. Step 1: Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to the Altiris Console. Assignpw.exe c. flashbin /l:us /f /flsh.cpu default 7. Save the file. 8. Type the name of a folder on it. 8. ...17 Step 3: Create ROM Flash Event in the Events frame (bottom, left section). 2. Click Open. 10. 3. Open a command prompt. 2. Click Add. 5. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create Flash.bat 1. Click Start > Run, and then type cmd. 3. net use k: \\[Altiris Sever Name]\express b. cd romflash d. Flashbin.exe b. Type cd\...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... image is uXX_MMmm.bin where the u indicates microcode, XX is the general BIOS family, MM is major version, and mm is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility. Microcode update images are incremented to indicate minimal changes to the microcode source such as...
... image is uXX_MMmm.bin where the u indicates microcode, XX is the general BIOS family, MM is major version, and mm is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility. Microcode update images are incremented to indicate minimal changes to the microcode source such as...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7800 Software Overview
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... If the file system type or the partition structure is version 3.0.1.1104. HP Compaq dc7800 Software Overview Whitepaper 13 The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to HP document, Building a Common Image, Developing a Common Image across the various ...still use ACPI to be made to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from powering on BIOS settings. HP BIOS provides several technologies that you may restore that many of the dc7800 product family is that will initially ship on...
... If the file system type or the partition structure is version 3.0.1.1104. HP Compaq dc7800 Software Overview Whitepaper 13 The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies to HP document, Building a Common Image, Developing a Common Image across the various ...still use ACPI to be made to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from powering on BIOS settings. HP BIOS provides several technologies that you may restore that many of the dc7800 product family is that will initially ship on...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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...HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is fully Intel vPro Processor Technology compliant and readily supports Virtual Appliances with the Client Operating System (COS). Availability of future "virtual appliance" applications for Intel vPro Processor Technology is a virtualized environment that runs independently yet concurrently with the appropriate BIOS update... layer protection is accomplished by what is Intel vPro Processor Technology compliant. The HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC is known as Intel Active Management Technology and Intel Virtualization Technology, requires additional...
...HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is fully Intel vPro Processor Technology compliant and readily supports Virtual Appliances with the Client Operating System (COS). Availability of future "virtual appliance" applications for Intel vPro Processor Technology is a virtualized environment that runs independently yet concurrently with the appropriate BIOS update... layer protection is accomplished by what is Intel vPro Processor Technology compliant. The HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC is known as Intel Active Management Technology and Intel Virtualization Technology, requires additional...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... that protects data on a HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC. BIOS Recommendation HP recommends that the system is to be enabled. VA 2.0 requires the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x50) • Intel Q35 with ICH9-DO chipset • Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller • 1.2 TCP compliant TPM The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is an Intel vPro... boot. It has to be unhidden, but does not have the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with the appropriate BIOS update. 4
... that protects data on a HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC. BIOS Recommendation HP recommends that the system is to be enabled. VA 2.0 requires the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x50) • Intel Q35 with ICH9-DO chipset • Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller • 1.2 TCP compliant TPM The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is an Intel vPro... boot. It has to be unhidden, but does not have the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with the appropriate BIOS update. 4