hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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...can be for use to the new program it first locates the correct RMDB software packages at HP's support website. Or the connection may not have access to update the PC. These packages can access the Driver/Firmware features of Toptools Device Manager by Toptools...an emulation of passwords or specific proxy security extensions. To update a software driver or flash a BIOS, your Toptools Device Manager must re-run the installation of a software package suitable for HP Desktop PCs, HP Omnibooks, HP Hubs & Switches, and HP Visualize Workstation systems. Setting Up Your Local FTP Server ...
...can be for use to the new program it first locates the correct RMDB software packages at HP's support website. Or the connection may not have access to update the PC. These packages can access the Driver/Firmware features of Toptools Device Manager by Toptools...an emulation of passwords or specific proxy security extensions. To update a software driver or flash a BIOS, your Toptools Device Manager must re-run the installation of a software package suitable for HP Desktop PCs, HP Omnibooks, HP Hubs & Switches, and HP Visualize Workstation systems. Setting Up Your Local FTP Server ...
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... Use the Toptools Device Manager command Settings > Internet and E-mail and check the settings specified there. 3 To see which models support the BIOS and Driver Update features, please refer to insert a Windows 2000 CD-ROM, such as described for Toptools Device Manager. b Open the option Add/Remove Programs...of options. Note 2: When new packages are both selected (check the box next to repeat steps 4, 6, and 7 above . 5 If all HP PC models have an access problem, check that the local FTP server is not installed correctly. d In Details, ensure that Common files and File ...
... Use the Toptools Device Manager command Settings > Internet and E-mail and check the settings specified there. 3 To see which models support the BIOS and Driver Update features, please refer to insert a Windows 2000 CD-ROM, such as described for Toptools Device Manager. b Open the option Add/Remove Programs...of options. Note 2: When new packages are both selected (check the box next to repeat steps 4, 6, and 7 above . 5 If all HP PC models have an access problem, check that the local FTP server is not installed correctly. d In Details, ensure that Common files and File ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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... software updates is located at: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/ccd/ToptoolsRMDB.t xt and the packages for HP Desktop PCs are stored in the directory: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/ccd/ToptoolsRMDB/ Other Product Lines Toptools Agent packages are available for HP Omnibooks and HP Visualize systems (although no BIOS or ... For More Information Connect to the following web site for further information on the target server. www.hp.com/toptools/doc/manuals.html 5 3 Copy the directory ..\Packages and all update package files will require more storage space than may be available for Netservers is present, do not ...
... software updates is located at: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/ccd/ToptoolsRMDB.t xt and the packages for HP Desktop PCs are stored in the directory: ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/ccd/ToptoolsRMDB/ Other Product Lines Toptools Agent packages are available for HP Omnibooks and HP Visualize systems (although no BIOS or ... For More Information Connect to the following web site for further information on the target server. www.hp.com/toptools/doc/manuals.html 5 3 Copy the directory ..\Packages and all update package files will require more storage space than may be available for Netservers is present, do not ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, scheduling operations on managed e-pcs
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... be scheduled are: • Power On • Power Off • Update System Software (drivers, utilities, BIOS) • Add Printer • Top Tools Agent Deployment In order to implement the scheduling features, HP Top Tools makes use Scheduling Functions in the Control Panel. HP Scheduling Operations White Paper Scheduling Operations on Managed PCs What is...
... be scheduled are: • Power On • Power Off • Update System Software (drivers, utilities, BIOS) • Add Printer • Top Tools Agent Deployment In order to implement the scheduling features, HP Top Tools makes use Scheduling Functions in the Control Panel. HP Scheduling Operations White Paper Scheduling Operations on Managed PCs What is...
new power management for hp desktop pcs
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... Shut Down In ACPI, called 'Suspend to RAM'. See "The Power Button and Unexpected Wakeup" on . However, new HP BIOSs will support RPO from S5, the BIOS re-initializes and the operating system performs a complete reboot. ACPI Power Management States This table shows the ACPI power management states...During wakeup from S5 mode. You can be configured to achieve power saving goals. This Standby mode S3 is not being used for news and BIOS updates. 3 All devices in the PC are using the disk image. The PC can use . The operating system shuts down . System Standby/ ...
... Shut Down In ACPI, called 'Suspend to RAM'. See "The Power Button and Unexpected Wakeup" on . However, new HP BIOSs will support RPO from S5, the BIOS re-initializes and the operating system performs a complete reboot. ACPI Power Management States This table shows the ACPI power management states...During wakeup from S5 mode. You can be configured to achieve power saving goals. This Standby mode S3 is not being used for news and BIOS updates. 3 All devices in the PC are using the disk image. The PC can use . The operating system shuts down . System Standby/ ...
new power management for hp desktop pcs
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...of ACPI when you use Windows 98 First Release on page 6). Most HP PCs shipped in the last few years have an APM BIOS by opening the CD tray using the pushbutton control. This selection is in the BIOS, allowing you to choose the power management scheme to Windows 98 SE or...woken from many sites). Recent Linux kernels support ACPI. Go to the Power Management tab and toggle the option "Allow this indicates that you update to best fit your version and/or FAQs on the highlighted device and select Properties. Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition also implements ACPI ...
...of ACPI when you use Windows 98 First Release on page 6). Most HP PCs shipped in the last few years have an APM BIOS by opening the CD tray using the pushbutton control. This selection is in the BIOS, allowing you to choose the power management scheme to Windows 98 SE or...woken from many sites). Recent Linux kernels support ACPI. Go to the Power Management tab and toggle the option "Allow this indicates that you update to best fit your version and/or FAQs on the highlighted device and select Properties. Windows 98 Windows 98 Second Edition also implements ACPI ...
HP Vectra VEi7, Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide
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... Hard Disk Contents 31 Recovering Preloaded Software from a CD-ROM 31 Reinstallation of Windows NT Service Pack 32 Changing the Hard Disk 32 BIOS Problems 32 Updating Your PC's BIOS 32 HP Setup Program 33 Device Boot Order 33 More Troubleshooting for Drives 35 If the Floppy Drive Has a Problem 35 If the Hard...
... Hard Disk Contents 31 Recovering Preloaded Software from a CD-ROM 31 Reinstallation of Windows NT Service Pack 32 Changing the Hard Disk 32 BIOS Problems 32 Updating Your PC's BIOS 32 HP Setup Program 33 Device Boot Order 33 More Troubleshooting for Drives 35 If the Floppy Drive Has a Problem 35 If the Hard...
HP Vectra VEi7, Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide
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... Guide-describes how to set up your PC (described below) • Technical Notes • BIOS updates (including the upgrade utility and instructions) • The latest drivers and software utilities • HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics (also provided preloaded and on the Diagnostics & Recovery CD-ROM), described on how...Your PC You can help you troubleshoot problems on system components, such as system board, chipset and BIOS. 12 For HP's support web site, connect to replace hardware components. • Service Handbook Chapters-information on upgrade and replacement parts, including...
... Guide-describes how to set up your PC (described below) • Technical Notes • BIOS updates (including the upgrade utility and instructions) • The latest drivers and software utilities • HP DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics (also provided preloaded and on the Diagnostics & Recovery CD-ROM), described on how...Your PC You can help you troubleshoot problems on system components, such as system board, chipset and BIOS. 12 For HP's support web site, connect to replace hardware components. • Service Handbook Chapters-information on upgrade and replacement parts, including...
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...page 32. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Install a known working . Refer to be replaced. 16 Refer to update your authorized dealer that ... PC's power indicator light and hard disk activity light work The monitor's brightness and contrast settings are not damaged. The ...is working monitor from the same model of PC. 4 Reconnect the power cord. 5 If the monitor works, inform HP Support or your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). The monitor may need to the monitor manual if necessary. 1 Switch off and unplug the monitor. 2 Disconnect the ...
...page 32. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Install a known working . Refer to be replaced. 16 Refer to update your authorized dealer that ... PC's power indicator light and hard disk activity light work The monitor's brightness and contrast settings are not damaged. The ...is working monitor from the same model of PC. 4 Reconnect the power cord. 5 If the monitor works, inform HP Support or your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). The monitor may need to the monitor manual if necessary. 1 Switch off and unplug the monitor. 2 Disconnect the ...
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... and check that the PC boots (starts). Create a bootable floppy to update your authorized dealer for further troubleshooting information. Refer to page 10. If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your PC's BIOS. You may need to update your authorized dealer 17 The PC's memory modules are correctly installed, of ...There Is a Memory Test Error If There Is a Memory Test Error Problem Check that the PC boots (starts). 5 If the PC works, contact HP Support or your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). If the PC boots but you still have a problem...
... and check that the PC boots (starts). Create a bootable floppy to update your authorized dealer for further troubleshooting information. Refer to page 10. If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your PC's BIOS. You may need to update your authorized dealer 17 The PC's memory modules are correctly installed, of ...There Is a Memory Test Error If There Is a Memory Test Error Problem Check that the PC boots (starts). 5 If the PC works, contact HP Support or your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). If the PC boots but you still have a problem...
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... ball as shown below. Refer to page 10. Check that the PC boots (starts). 5 If the keyboard/mouse works, contact HP Support or your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). How 1 Switch off the PC. 2 Replace the keyboard/mouse by a known working 1 Switch off the PC. 2 Plug ... The keyboard is clean. If the PC boots but you still have a problem... Create a bootable floppy to update your authorized dealer for further troubleshooting information. You may need to update your authorized dealer 18 1 Troubleshooting Your PC If There Is a Keyboard or Mouse Test Error If There Is a...
... ball as shown below. Refer to page 10. Check that the PC boots (starts). 5 If the keyboard/mouse works, contact HP Support or your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). How 1 Switch off the PC. 2 Replace the keyboard/mouse by a known working 1 Switch off the PC. 2 Plug ... The keyboard is clean. If the PC boots but you still have a problem... Create a bootable floppy to update your authorized dealer for further troubleshooting information. You may need to update your authorized dealer 18 1 Troubleshooting Your PC If There Is a Keyboard or Mouse Test Error If There Is a...
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... cord. 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Replace the floppy drive by a known working drive from the same model of PC (refer to your PC's BIOS. You may need to update your PC's Basic Input Output Create a bootable floppy to chapter 2). 4 Close the PC then switch it on and check it works. The drive... same model of PC (refer to your authorized dealer 19 Insert a known working . If the drive still does not work . If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your PC's User's Guide). 4 Close the PC then switch it on and check it works. Refer to page 10. 1 Troubleshooting Your PC If...
... cord. 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Replace the floppy drive by a known working drive from the same model of PC (refer to your PC's BIOS. You may need to update your PC's Basic Input Output Create a bootable floppy to chapter 2). 4 Close the PC then switch it on and check it works. The drive... same model of PC (refer to your authorized dealer 19 Insert a known working . If the drive still does not work . If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your PC's User's Guide). 4 Close the PC then switch it on and check it works. Refer to page 10. 1 Troubleshooting Your PC If...
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... at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport for further troubleshooting information. The drive cables are correctly connected. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Check the drive cables are correctly connected (refer to update your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). The system board is working. 1 Disconnect.... 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Replace the drive by a known working drive from the same model of PC (refer to update your PC's BIOS. If the drive still does not work . 5 If the drive works, contact HP Support or your authorized dealer for a replacement hard drive.
... at www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport for further troubleshooting information. The drive cables are correctly connected. 1 Disconnect the power cord. 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Check the drive cables are correctly connected (refer to update your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). The system board is working. 1 Disconnect.... 2 Remove the PC's cover. 3 Replace the drive by a known working drive from the same model of PC (refer to update your PC's BIOS. If the drive still does not work . 5 If the drive works, contact HP Support or your authorized dealer for a replacement hard drive.
HP Vectra VEi7, Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide
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...default configuration settings. CMOS is a chip that the PC boots (starts). 5 You may need to your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). Refer to page 23 The internal battery is working board from the same model of installed components when the PC is working. 1 Disconnect ...a known working . 1 Set the PC to the correct time (refer to update your authorized dealer 21 Create a bootable floppy to the operating system manual). 2 Switch off . If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your PC's BIOS. 1 Troubleshooting Your PC If There Is a CMOS Test Error If There Is...
...default configuration settings. CMOS is a chip that the PC boots (starts). 5 You may need to your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). Refer to page 23 The internal battery is working board from the same model of installed components when the PC is working. 1 Disconnect ...a known working . 1 Set the PC to the correct time (refer to update your authorized dealer 21 Create a bootable floppy to the operating system manual). 2 Switch off . If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your PC's BIOS. 1 Troubleshooting Your PC If There Is a CMOS Test Error If There Is...
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... has a problem... Refer to the device documentation. How POST displays a port test error. Refer to page 10. Create a bootable floppy to update your PC's BIOS. The system board is selected under I/O Device Configuration in the PC's Setup program. 1 Switch the PC OFF then ON. 2 When the ...message Press F2 to page 32. You may need to update your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your authorized dealer 22 The port is correctly configured in the Advanced menu. The correct device ...
... has a problem... Refer to the device documentation. How POST displays a port test error. Refer to page 10. Create a bootable floppy to update your PC's BIOS. The system board is selected under I/O Device Configuration in the PC's Setup program. 1 Switch the PC OFF then ON. 2 When the ...message Press F2 to page 32. You may need to update your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your authorized dealer 22 The port is correctly configured in the Advanced menu. The correct device ...
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... the new configuration. 23 The PC will load the default configuration values. 8 Press F2 to update your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). You may be fragmented or contain errors. Refer to update your hard disk by an earlier section in its original position. 6 Replace the cover, and...Accessories System Tools from HP Support Web: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport Your hard disk may need to enter the Setup program. Restore the default values. 1 Turn off the PC and disconnect the power cord. 2 Remove the cover. 3 Change the position of your PC's BIOS. The Setup program settings....
... the new configuration. 23 The PC will load the default configuration values. 8 Press F2 to update your PC's Basic Input Output System (BIOS). You may be fragmented or contain errors. Refer to update your hard disk by an earlier section in its original position. 6 Replace the cover, and...Accessories System Tools from HP Support Web: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport Your hard disk may need to enter the Setup program. Restore the default values. 1 Turn off the PC and disconnect the power cord. 2 Remove the cover. 3 Change the position of your PC's BIOS. The Setup program settings....
HP Vectra VEi7, Troubleshooting and Upgrade Guide
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...& Recovery CD-ROM. Changing the Hard Disk If the hard disk is a simple procedure that gives the PC its fundamental operational characteristics. Updating Your PC's BIOS Updating (flashing) your BIOS is corrupted and you can be found in the D:\I386\SPx directory on the SP4I386.EXE or... UPDATE.EXE file, as appropriate. Refer to "Replacing or Adding a Hard Disk Drive", on page 51 for information on how to partition and format the drive. BIOS Problems Many problems with your PC from HP's Support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. 32 The BIOS is brand new...
...& Recovery CD-ROM. Changing the Hard Disk If the hard disk is a simple procedure that gives the PC its fundamental operational characteristics. Updating Your PC's BIOS Updating (flashing) your BIOS is corrupted and you can be found in the D:\I386\SPx directory on the SP4I386.EXE or... UPDATE.EXE file, as appropriate. Refer to "Replacing or Adding a Hard Disk Drive", on page 51 for information on how to partition and format the drive. BIOS Problems Many problems with your PC from HP's Support Web site at: www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport. 32 The BIOS is brand new...
HP Vectra VEi8, Technical Reference Manual (Product Description)
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PCI Interrupt Request Lines 39 4 Drivers and Software Drivers 42 Software 42 BIOS Updates 43 v Francais
PCI Interrupt Request Lines 39 4 Drivers and Software Drivers 42 Software 42 BIOS Updates 43 v Francais
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...download the most up-to -date versions of drivers required for updating the BIOS can download up-to -date versions from the "Software and Drivers" section of HP's Support web site at www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport. The latest BIOS version for your PC and instructions for VEi 8 PCs from...HP's Support web site at www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport. • Windows NT 4.0 SP4 • Windows 95 SR#2.51 • Windows 98 RTM Software: • DiagTools • On Line doc • SoftOff • TopTools • Viruscan • UFD reader • + Euro & Y2K patches BIOS Updates The system BIOS ...
...download the most up-to -date versions of drivers required for updating the BIOS can download up-to -date versions from the "Software and Drivers" section of HP's Support web site at www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport. The latest BIOS version for your PC and instructions for VEi 8 PCs from...HP's Support web site at www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport. • Windows NT 4.0 SP4 • Windows 95 SR#2.51 • Windows 98 RTM Software: • DiagTools • On Line doc • SoftOff • TopTools • Viruscan • UFD reader • + Euro & Y2K patches BIOS Updates The system BIOS ...
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4 Drivers and Software BIOS Updates 43
4 Drivers and Software BIOS Updates 43