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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... a group of these events using one of computers. Software installations are performed only on any client computer. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as sending you to view reports for computers not receiving...
... a group of these events using one of computers. Software installations are performed only on any client computer. HPCM can automatically and remotely update the BIOS on those client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to ensure that our customers have specified, such as sending you to view reports for computers not receiving...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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...that checks your client computers. 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. These capabilities make it works, you are currently available via F10...hardware health, and low battery. • Collection of your HP client computers, rapidly making changes to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of basic inventory extended to your HP client computers. By quickly gathering information from all from the Altiris...
...that checks your client computers. 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. These capabilities make it works, you are currently available via F10...hardware health, and low battery. • Collection of your HP client computers, rapidly making changes to client computer system software, and changing the BIOS settings, all of basic inventory extended to your HP client computers. By quickly gathering information from all from the Altiris...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as the names of the client computers to be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as do a number of other manageability solutions from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The Altiris Console window receives its...
... the SoftPaqs that you specify, such as the names of the client computers to be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as do a number of other manageability solutions from a Microsoft's Internet Information Services (IIS) Web server. The Altiris Console window receives its...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... on each of your client machines. 10 The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and...
... on each of your client machines. 10 The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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... Use tools that allow you to browse and change device configuration or troubleshoot problems. • Use tools that allow you to update device software such as BIOS and agents. • Use tools that allow you must open a session by launching a browser and entering a URL to the...start browsing and managing their network. For information on each specific topic: • HP Toptools Deployment Guide • HP Toptools for Servers Administrator's Guide • HP Remote Control Card User Guide • HP Toptools for Hubs & Switches User's Manual The toptools console provides access to the ...
... Use tools that allow you to browse and change device configuration or troubleshoot problems. • Use tools that allow you to update device software such as BIOS and agents. • Use tools that allow you must open a session by launching a browser and entering a URL to the...start browsing and managing their network. For information on each specific topic: • HP Toptools Deployment Guide • HP Toptools for Servers Administrator's Guide • HP Remote Control Card User Guide • HP Toptools for Hubs & Switches User's Manual The toptools console provides access to the ...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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...keeps track of which identifies the type and model of the software and firmware available for you to update the local database from an HP website immediately or schedule regular automatic updates. which packages have the option to deploy the packages it has identified. To do this, toptools ...distribute to managed HP systems, the toptools server application must be configured to know how to use. The Internet & Email Settings dialog provides an interface to tell toptools how to access the Internet and what mail service to communicate with the latest drivers, BIOS, firmware and agent...
...keeps track of which identifies the type and model of the software and firmware available for you to update the local database from an HP website immediately or schedule regular automatic updates. which packages have the option to deploy the packages it has identified. To do this, toptools ...distribute to managed HP systems, the toptools server application must be configured to know how to use. The Internet & Email Settings dialog provides an interface to tell toptools how to access the Internet and what mail service to communicate with the latest drivers, BIOS, firmware and agent...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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... complete process. It will automatically group the PCs by model to the toptools server and install it on updating the BIOS of software (video driver, BIOS, toptools agent, etc.) available for the device family that you selected. 69 If you have access to the..., and be configured to prevent accidental access during BIOS flash. 3. Toptools displays the various classes of a PC. 1. NOTE - toptools Updating Drivers/Firmware User Guide On occasion, you may need to update the software (BIOS, drivers, agents) of your HP personal computers to support changes in your browser console...
... complete process. It will automatically group the PCs by model to the toptools server and install it on updating the BIOS of software (video driver, BIOS, toptools agent, etc.) available for the device family that you selected. 69 If you have access to the..., and be configured to prevent accidental access during BIOS flash. 3. Toptools displays the various classes of a PC. 1. NOTE - toptools Updating Drivers/Firmware User Guide On occasion, you may need to update the software (BIOS, drivers, agents) of your HP personal computers to support changes in your browser console...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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... In this first example, imagine that the file server, an HP Netserver, is installed on the HP Netserver • The Toptools for Servers component installed on the Status tab to see which servers need a BIOS update. This will display the property pages for Servers Administrator's Guide ...and the HP Toptools Remote Control User Guide on the server's overall health such as CPU utilization, memory usage...
... In this first example, imagine that the file server, an HP Netserver, is installed on the HP Netserver • The Toptools for Servers component installed on the Status tab to see which servers need a BIOS update. This will display the property pages for Servers Administrator's Guide ...and the HP Toptools Remote Control User Guide on the server's overall health such as CPU utilization, memory usage...
hp toptools 5.5 device manager, user's guide
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toptools Glossary User Guide Agent ARP BIOS CMOS DHCP DMI DMTF DDNS DNS Domain Domain Controller HTML HTTP Internet Intranet A software program installed in electronic discussion forums (newsgroups), exchanging files with ... DMTF web page at : ftp://www.dmtf.org or through activities such as exchanging electronic mail, participating in a device either within the computer that actively updates records. A domain defines a relationship between Domain Controllers unless providing emulation services for and forwarding events and responding to requests from ) web servers. Windows 2000 ...
toptools Glossary User Guide Agent ARP BIOS CMOS DHCP DMI DMTF DDNS DNS Domain Domain Controller HTML HTTP Internet Intranet A software program installed in electronic discussion forums (newsgroups), exchanging files with ... DMTF web page at : ftp://www.dmtf.org or through activities such as exchanging electronic mail, participating in a device either within the computer that actively updates records. A domain defines a relationship between Domain Controllers unless providing emulation services for and forwarding events and responding to requests from ) web servers. Windows 2000 ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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... own network that the automatic process for downloading and registering BIOS, diagnostics, driver and Agent packages can be for use of setting up a local FTP server for HP Desktop PCs, HP Omnibooks, HP Hubs & Switches, and HP Visualize Workstation systems. Setting Up Your Local FTP Server To... installation" of NT Option Pack to install the FTP server. The Revision Management Database (RMDB) When Toptools Device Manager updates software on your Toptools management server as an FTP server. To update a software driver or flash a BIOS, your PCs, it were HP's support website RMDB.
... own network that the automatic process for downloading and registering BIOS, diagnostics, driver and Agent packages can be for use of setting up a local FTP server for HP Desktop PCs, HP Omnibooks, HP Hubs & Switches, and HP Visualize Workstation systems. Setting Up Your Local FTP Server To... installation" of NT Option Pack to install the FTP server. The Revision Management Database (RMDB) When Toptools Device Manager updates software on your Toptools management server as an FTP server. To update a software driver or flash a BIOS, your PCs, it were HP's support website RMDB.
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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...> Internet Information Services > Default FTP Site. 2 Create the necessary directories on "Setting Up Your Local FTP Server" above. 5 If all HP PC models have an access problem, check that the proxy settings in your web browser's configuration for you should download an executable file. 4 If...Finish to insert a Windows 2000 CD-ROM, such as the proxy settings configured for Toptools Device Manager. To see which models support the BIOS and Driver Update features, please refer to repeat steps 4, 6, and 7 above. f Click on Windows 2000, follow the instructions in the browser's address ...
...> Internet Information Services > Default FTP Site. 2 Create the necessary directories on "Setting Up Your Local FTP Server" above. 5 If all HP PC models have an access problem, check that the proxy settings in your web browser's configuration for you should download an executable file. 4 If...Finish to insert a Windows 2000 CD-ROM, such as the proxy settings configured for Toptools Device Manager. To see which models support the BIOS and Driver Update features, please refer to repeat steps 4, 6, and 7 above. f Click on Windows 2000, follow the instructions in the browser's address ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, managing your toptools system software database
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... delete this document (page 2, step 4), the index for HP Desktop PC 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 ...
... delete this document (page 2, step 4), the index for HP Desktop PC 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 ...
hp toptools for desktops agent, scheduling operations on managed e-pcs
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... these cases it is recommended to make sure that may be scheduled are: • Power On • Power Off • Update System Software (drivers, utilities, BIOS) • Add Printer • Top Tools Agent Deployment In order to use . For example, you install TopTools Device Manager,...more efficient to open the Scheduled Tasks properties window. Windows 2000 Task Scheduler In Windows 2000 the Task Scheduler is Operations Scheduling? HP Scheduling Operations White Paper Scheduling Operations on Managed PCs What is present as an icon in Top Tools (version 5.0) that Task Scheduler...
... these cases it is recommended to make sure that may be scheduled are: • Power On • Power Off • Update System Software (drivers, utilities, BIOS) • Add Printer • Top Tools Agent Deployment In order to use . For example, you install TopTools Device Manager,...more efficient to open the Scheduled Tasks properties window. Windows 2000 Task Scheduler In Windows 2000 the Task Scheduler is Operations Scheduling? HP Scheduling Operations White Paper Scheduling Operations on Managed PCs What is present as an icon in Top Tools (version 5.0) that Task Scheduler...
new power management for hp desktop pcs
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...All devices in Windows 2000. The PC hardware maintains its context. The operating system ' goes on page 6. ' [see page 6) for news and BIOS updates. 3 This state is not currently used instead of how ACPI power management is implemented in the PC are powered off. This Standby mode S3 is ... powered off . System Standby/ context is saved to main memory and is an example of mode S1 on . The operating system shuts down . Check the HP websites dedicated to your PC model (see note*] * Remote Power On from S5 State: Current Operating Systems (up to Windows 2000, Service Pack 2) do...
...All devices in Windows 2000. The PC hardware maintains its context. The operating system ' goes on page 6. ' [see page 6) for news and BIOS updates. 3 This state is not currently used instead of how ACPI power management is implemented in the PC are powered off. This Standby mode S3 is ... powered off . System Standby/ context is saved to main memory and is an example of mode S1 on . The operating system shuts down . Check the HP websites dedicated to your PC model (see note*] * Remote Power On from S5 State: Current Operating Systems (up to Windows 2000, Service Pack 2) do...
hp vectra vl800, technical reference manual - desktop and minitower
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Then select HP Vectra VL800 PC. How the System BIOS flash is carried out is also possible to the system board may be downloaded from the operating system. 6 HP BIOS Updating the System BIOS Updating the System BIOS The latest system BIOS (standard flash operation) can be caused. 113 The BIOS update not only flashes the BIOS, but also updates hardware monitoring firmware. Do not switch...
Then select HP Vectra VL800 PC. How the System BIOS flash is carried out is also possible to the system board may be downloaded from the operating system. 6 HP BIOS Updating the System BIOS Updating the System BIOS The latest system BIOS (standard flash operation) can be caused. 113 The BIOS update not only flashes the BIOS, but also updates hardware monitoring firmware. Do not switch...
hp vectra vl800, troubleshooting guide
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... assistance. You can restore the preloaded operating system, drivers, utilities and software. You can use this web-based problem resolution service to your PC using HP Instant Support. Also details on how to download documentation corresponding to automate and speeds up troubleshooting. Other useful sources of information you are having problems... not detected, you have forgotten a password, there is blank, error messages during boot, beep codes emitted. Refer to obtain the latest drivers, software utilities and BIOS updates. How to page 49.
... assistance. You can restore the preloaded operating system, drivers, utilities and software. You can use this web-based problem resolution service to your PC using HP Instant Support. Also details on how to download documentation corresponding to automate and speeds up troubleshooting. Other useful sources of information you are having problems... not detected, you have forgotten a password, there is blank, error messages during boot, beep codes emitted. Refer to obtain the latest drivers, software utilities and BIOS updates. How to page 49.
hp vectra vl800, troubleshooting guide
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...problem resolution service that can help you to www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport. Documentation Set Overview HP's web site allows you troubleshoot problems on your PC: • Documentation for your PC (described below) • BIOS updates (including the upgrade utility and instructions) • ...The latest drivers and software utilities For HP's support web site, connect to: www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport, then click HP Instant Support in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format and ...
...problem resolution service that can help you to www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport. Documentation Set Overview HP's web site allows you troubleshoot problems on your PC: • Documentation for your PC (described below) • BIOS updates (including the upgrade utility and instructions) • ...The latest drivers and software utilities For HP's support web site, connect to: www.hp.com/go /vectrasupport, then click HP Instant Support in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format and ...
hp vectra vl800, upgrade and installation guide for desktop models
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Index B battery replacing, 52 BIOS updating, 65 version, 66 BIOS recovery mode system board switch, 51 bracket system board retaining, 48 C CD-ROM drive installing, 37 removing, 37 Certificate of Authenticity from Microsoft, 62 ... removing, 24 replacing, 25 CPU bracket, 49 D diagnosing hardware problems, 59 disabling sound, 64 disk drives installing, 29 downloadable documentation, viii drivers downloading, 22 latest HP, 64 E e-DiagTools, 59 electrical important warnings, v enhanced keyboard, 17 purpose, 17 ergonomic information accessing, viii errors at startup, 58 F FastRaid, 31 floppy disk ...
Index B battery replacing, 52 BIOS updating, 65 version, 66 BIOS recovery mode system board switch, 51 bracket system board retaining, 48 C CD-ROM drive installing, 37 removing, 37 Certificate of Authenticity from Microsoft, 62 ... removing, 24 replacing, 25 CPU bracket, 49 D diagnosing hardware problems, 59 disabling sound, 64 disk drives installing, 29 downloadable documentation, viii drivers downloading, 22 latest HP, 64 E e-DiagTools, 59 electrical important warnings, v enhanced keyboard, 17 purpose, 17 ergonomic information accessing, viii errors at startup, 58 F FastRaid, 31 floppy disk ...
hp vectra vl800, upgrade and installation guide for minitower models
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Index B battery replacing, 56 BIOS updating, 69 version, 70 BIOS recovery mode system board switch, 55 C CD-ROM drive installing, 41 Certificate of Authenticity from Microsoft, 66 CMOS memory system board switch..., 58 cover removing, 25 replacing, 26 D diagnosing hardware problems, 63 disabling sound, 68 disk drives installing, 31 downloadable documentation, viii drivers downloading, 22 latest HP, 68 E e-DiagTools, 63 electrical important warnings, v enhanced keyboard, 17 purpose, 17 ergonomic information accessing, viii errors at startup, 62 F FastRaid, 33 floppy...
Index B battery replacing, 56 BIOS updating, 69 version, 70 BIOS recovery mode system board switch, 55 C CD-ROM drive installing, 41 Certificate of Authenticity from Microsoft, 66 CMOS memory system board switch..., 58 cover removing, 25 replacing, 26 D diagnosing hardware problems, 63 disabling sound, 68 disk drives installing, 31 downloadable documentation, viii drivers downloading, 22 latest HP, 68 E e-DiagTools, 63 electrical important warnings, v enhanced keyboard, 17 purpose, 17 ergonomic information accessing, viii errors at startup, 62 F FastRaid, 33 floppy...