HP Client Manager 6.1
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HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1 Introduction...2 New Features in HPCM 6.1 ...4 Understanding how HPCM works ...6 Extensive reporting capability ...7 HPCM in operation ...7 Client inventory...7 Health monitoring ...8 Diagnostics ...9 Updating system software ...10 BIOS settings ...11 HPCM installation and evaluation ...13 Integration with other Enterprise Management Solutions 14 Altiris Connector for HP Systems Insight Manager 14 Altiris Connector for HP OpenView 14 HP Client Management Solutions ...15 Summary ...15 For more information...16
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... can obtain information from a central location. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. From the Altiris Console window...as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. It's often difficult to be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM 6.1 2 HPCM is called the HPCM Server....
... can obtain information from a central location. This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM. From the Altiris Console window...as well as the version of client computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. It's often difficult to be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running HPCM 6.1 2 HPCM is called the HPCM Server....
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...following types of operations on the client computers from the client computers. • Client inventory: Includes detailed client information such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. With HPCM, the user can use it to install or update system software on the... F10 key to pause the boot process in setting-up -to each particular driver. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can also monitor the status of computers. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on those client computers that match the ...
...following types of operations on the client computers from the client computers. • Client inventory: Includes detailed client information such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. With HPCM, the user can use it to install or update system software on the... F10 key to pause the boot process in setting-up -to each particular driver. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can also monitor the status of computers. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on those client computers that match the ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the key benefit of test results. - Point-and-click to keep the HP tool components (e.g. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via F10 Setup on client...
... the key benefit of test results. - Point-and-click to keep the HP tool components (e.g. A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via F10 Setup on client...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to the HPCM Server is stored in Figure 3. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from the HPCM agents to perform the functions shown above. Understanding how HPCM works Understanding HPCM is aided...
... NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to the HPCM Server is stored in Figure 3. HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from the HPCM agents to perform the functions shown above. Understanding how HPCM works Understanding HPCM is aided...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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Updating system software HPCM allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. HPCM installs software that is ... and installed on client computers. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on each of your client machines. 10
Updating system software HPCM allows you to the SoftPaq Filestore. Figure 7. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. HPCM installs software that is ... and installed on client computers. System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on each of your client machines. 10
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...to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each client computer. Figure 8. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure ...8. The wizard either walks you through each BIOS setting step-by computer model. When you run this wizard, you...
...to make changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you to go directly to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each client computer. Figure 8. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure ...8. The wizard either walks you through each BIOS setting step-by computer model. When you run this wizard, you...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to provide complete client IT lifecycle management. You won...These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your HP client computers. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to the manageability toolkit of IT personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly ...
...client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. HPCM will help increase your efficiency and productivity in order to provide complete client IT lifecycle management. You won...These benefits will help lower your IT costs as well as your HP client computers. HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to the manageability toolkit of IT personnel who manage complex HP client computing environments. HPCM provides client hardware management and is tightly ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents...BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on individual company needs. SP1 is intended for Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook...
... Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents...BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on individual company needs. SP1 is intended for Microsoft® Windows XP Professional. Service Pack 1 (SP1) is the latest and most comprehensive update available for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...the publication of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for the latest complete list of this white paper. Check the Compaq... Web site for instructions if no OS is booted 3. The recommended space requirements depend on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1...
...the publication of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-WWEN The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for the latest complete list of this white paper. Check the Compaq... Web site for instructions if no OS is booted 3. The recommended space requirements depend on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...download or to save it to Install Service Pack 1." Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - If ...Pack 1 CD Stand Alone IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that appear. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the CD by means of the autorun. 1....
...download or to save it to Install Service Pack 1." Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - If ...Pack 1 CD Stand Alone IMPORTANT: Compaq recommends that appear. 17A8-0902A-WWEN Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the CD by means of the autorun. 1....
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download ...of integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management...station models Provides support for MultiBay devices in the form of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot 15KR...
Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download ...of integrated Easy Access buttons Provides added functionality for the pointing stick device Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Provides Web-based asset management...station models Provides support for MultiBay devices in the form of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot 15KR...
Compaq Evo Notebook N1000 Series Software Guides Software Guide
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... system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as they become available. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you install the latest versions of the BIOS that affect the keyboard. Prepare for any update...time and date. To update Compaq software: 1. Software Guide 6-1 Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Prepare for a system ROM or KBC ROM update by identifying your local Compaq Web ...
... system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as they become available. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with changing technologies, Compaq strongly recommends that you install the latest versions of the BIOS that affect the keyboard. Prepare for any update...time and date. To update Compaq software: 1. Software Guide 6-1 Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the BIOS (Basic Input Output System). Prepare for a system ROM or KBC ROM update by identifying your local Compaq Web ...