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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... computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Managing the hardware and software on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to...
... computers such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Managing the hardware and software on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as workstations, business PCs, and notebooks. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to be challenging and often requires that allows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers running Microsoft Windows to...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... or update system software on the client computers from a central Filestore on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of HPCM allow you to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. System software ..., battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. The diagnostic results are returned from each particular driver. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press the F10 key to pause the ...
... or update system software on the client computers from a central Filestore on your non-HP client computers. • Health monitoring: The health monitoring capabilities of HPCM allow you to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on the memory, CPU, storage devices, and I/O devices. System software ..., battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. The diagnostic results are returned from each particular driver. Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you can press the F10 key to pause the ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...handling on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. ... test results. - SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Perform diagnostics on hp.com needed or link to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of HPCM and how it clear that checks your client computers...
...handling on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to select and download SoftPaqs. Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. ... test results. - SSM, Diagnostics) used in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Perform diagnostics on hp.com needed or link to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of HPCM and how it clear that checks your client computers...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from this database. The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. ...
HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from this database. The Altiris Console window receives its reports from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on the HPCM Server. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on each of your client machines. 10 Figure 7. ...Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers.
...System software installation sample screen Through this mechanism, HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on the HPCM Server. The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on each of your client machines. 10 Figure 7. ...Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you to individually visit and ...reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The wizard either walks you change on client computers without having to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps ...
...changes, as shown in Figure 9. 11 BIOS settings HPCM allows you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. BIOS setting administration wizard Note: The BIOS settings that HPCM can be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you to individually visit and ...reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. The wizard either walks you change on client computers without having to modify the BIOS settings on the client computers. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps ...
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. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management...welcome addition to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. 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 provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of ...
...client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings. These Altiris solutions address operating system deployment and migration, software delivery, patch management, backup and recovery, asset management...welcome addition to the manageability toolkit of HP client computers. 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 provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of ...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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....hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is available as one test option. Refer to detect a fault and fail the hard drive. Therefore HP has released a utility, the HP Notebook ...the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is available from AC power before the display lid is closed that works in either of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. HP Notebook LidSwitch...
....hp.com/country/us /en/support.html to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is available as one test option. Refer to detect a fault and fail the hard drive. Therefore HP has released a utility, the HP Notebook ...the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. The HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy is available from AC power before the display lid is closed that works in either of the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. HP Notebook LidSwitch...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... always be correctly installed at all times. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15...
... always be correctly installed at all times. Minimum System BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15...
Hard Drive White Paper
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... Recovery Console to run, at a minimum, the chkdsk /p /r commands to contiguous space. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the ...latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • ...
... Recovery Console to run, at a minimum, the chkdsk /p /r commands to contiguous space. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the ...latest system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • ...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...most current available ROM for the platform, from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and ... by annual subscription or as a download from the Microsoft website, or on CD from the HP website www.hp.com. If you have the most recent version. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - Compare the current ROM version date to the latest...
...most current available ROM for the platform, from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and ... by annual subscription or as a download from the Microsoft website, or on CD from the HP website www.hp.com. If you have the most recent version. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - Compare the current ROM version date to the latest...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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.... 2. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Close Windows System Information by clicking OK. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Close Diagnostics for Windows 1. Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Information under Windows XP...
.... 2. Press Enter to "Upgrading the ROM." Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information 1. Close Windows System Information by clicking OK. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Close Diagnostics for Windows 1. Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→System Information under Windows XP...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Enables integrated NIC devices select models. Descriptions of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Provides added functionality for... Drivers Modem Drivers ATI Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Quick Launch Button Software HP WLAN W400-W500 Driver HP WLAN W400-W500 Atheros Client Utility Description Allows users to unpack in select models.
...build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features. Enables integrated NIC devices select models. Descriptions of hardware-enabling operating system enhancements and fixes. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Provides added functionality for... Drivers Modem Drivers ATI Video Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq Quick Launch Button Software HP WLAN W400-W500 Driver HP WLAN W400-W500 Atheros Client Utility Description Allows users to unpack in select models.
Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series and Evo Notebook N610c Series Software Guide
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.... Prepare for any software updates, especially system ROM updates. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date. ✎ If your notebook connects to make sure your notebook remains compatible with your Network Administrator before installing any update by...
.... Prepare for any software updates, especially system ROM updates. The BIOS determines how the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and external devices and also supports such notebook services as time and date. ✎ If your notebook connects to make sure your notebook remains compatible with your Network Administrator before installing any update by...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...Pack 1 8 Software Delivery 9 Frequently Asked Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by Compaq for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on...-WWEN Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated ...
...Pack 1 8 Software Delivery 9 Frequently Asked Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by Compaq for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on...-WWEN Prepared by: PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for Service Pack 1 3 Known Anomalies 4 UPDATES IN SP1 6 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 System Requirements 6 Check and Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated ...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... reference: http://support.microsoft.com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the Operating System is installed...Check the Compaq Web site for known Windows XP security issues For more information regarding specific fixes in the htm file on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of Windows XP...
... reference: http://support.microsoft.com/support/ServicePacks/Windows/XP/SP1FixList.asp INSTALLATION GUIDE System Requirements • Operating System. Check and Upgrade BIOS Note: Upgrade your system using either: • Computer Setup • Simultaneously pressing Function + ESC after the Operating System is installed...Check the Compaq Web site for known Windows XP security issues For more information regarding specific fixes in the htm file on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of Windows XP...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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... the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP1 CD before installing SP1 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....drive. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on their system. 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 - This method ...
... the instructions that the user read through the READMESP.HTM file included on the SP1 CD before installing SP1 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....drive. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on their system. 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 - This method ...
Compaq Evo N410c & N610c Software Overview
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... Enables the use 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 Enables the integrated audio hardware Enables internal modem ..., from the Compaq Download Facility or from the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com. Evo Notebook N410c/N610c Software Overview 8 1st Release Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the...
... Enables the use 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 Enables the integrated audio hardware Enables internal modem ..., from the Compaq Download Facility or from the Compaq Web site at http://www.compaq.com or ftp://ftp.compaq.com. Evo Notebook N410c/N610c Software Overview 8 1st Release Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the...