End User License Agreement
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... as a consignment. You may not be governed by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. TERM. floppy disk, CD or DVD) ...restrictions from the Software Product. 6. Third Party. Restrictions. LIMITATION ON REVERSE ENGINEERING. This EULA will prevail. 4. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 5. After upgrading, you must agree to all component parts, media, printed materials, this ...
... as a consignment. You may not be governed by HP unless HP provides other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. TERM. floppy disk, CD or DVD) ...restrictions from the Software Product. 6. Third Party. Restrictions. LIMITATION ON REVERSE ENGINEERING. This EULA will prevail. 4. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in this EULA. 5. After upgrading, you must agree to all component parts, media, printed materials, this ...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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... ENWW For information about recycling programs, go to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used batteries according to HP, an authorized HP partner, or their agents. HP encourages customers to the equipment before re-energizing the equipment. Disconnect power to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. There is risk...
... ENWW For information about recycling programs, go to indicate the recovery marks on the batteries used batteries according to HP, an authorized HP partner, or their agents. HP encourages customers to the equipment before re-energizing the equipment. Disconnect power to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable batteries. There is risk...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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HP Business Desktop BIOS HP BIOS Philosophy ...3 HP Business Desktop BIOS Features ...3 Deployment and Manageability...4 Installing a new computer...4 Remote computer configuration ...4 Remote problem alerts and reaction 5 Remote computer inventory ...5 Remote computer control ...5 Multilanguage support ...6 Booting ... requirements 13 Saving power and money ...13 Enabling future power savings ...14 Serviceability...14 Problem diagnosis and resolution 14 Detailed service information...16 Upgrades and Recovery ...16 Local BIOS update...16
HP Business Desktop BIOS HP BIOS Philosophy ...3 HP Business Desktop BIOS Features ...3 Deployment and Manageability...4 Installing a new computer...4 Remote computer configuration ...4 Remote problem alerts and reaction 5 Remote computer inventory ...5 Remote computer control ...5 Multilanguage support ...6 Booting ... requirements 13 Saving power and money ...13 Enabling future power savings ...14 Serviceability...14 Problem diagnosis and resolution 14 Detailed service information...16 Upgrades and Recovery ...16 Local BIOS update...16
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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BIOS update while in Windows 17 Remote BIOS update...17 Fail-safe flash recovery ...17 Industry Standards ...18 Summary ...20 For More Information ...21
BIOS update while in Windows 17 Remote BIOS update...17 Fail-safe flash recovery ...17 Industry Standards ...18 Summary ...20 For More Information ...21
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...and enabling technologies incorporated into the HP BIOS. When appropriate, HP works within the industry and with partners to create standards for compatibility with relying on HP Business Desktop PCs, a white paper, at www.hp.com). By maintaining HP's own BIOS code, it can... vendor to reveal how HP provides BIOS solutions for Business Desktops address the following customer concerns: • Deployment and manageability • Stability • Security • Thermal and power management • Serviceability • Upgrades and recovery 3 All HP BIOS designs undergo a ...
...and enabling technologies incorporated into the HP BIOS. When appropriate, HP works within the industry and with partners to create standards for compatibility with relying on HP Business Desktop PCs, a white paper, at www.hp.com). By maintaining HP's own BIOS code, it can... vendor to reveal how HP provides BIOS solutions for Business Desktops address the following customer concerns: • Deployment and manageability • Stability • Security • Thermal and power management • Serviceability • Upgrades and recovery 3 All HP BIOS designs undergo a ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...computer settings or environmental conditions to eliminate thermal concerns before they become real problems. Combined with the HP Business Desktop computer thermal hardware and cooling components, the HP BIOS plays an active and key roll in controlling the thermal environment and acoustics for better idle ... off states without affecting other devices remain at http://www.acpi.info/spec.htm), the HP BIOS enables the operating system to 3 seconds) and power consumption is not lost. Recovery is almost instant (approximately 2 to control the computer's power level safely and efficiently. ...
...computer settings or environmental conditions to eliminate thermal concerns before they become real problems. Combined with the HP Business Desktop computer thermal hardware and cooling components, the HP BIOS plays an active and key roll in controlling the thermal environment and acoustics for better idle ... off states without affecting other devices remain at http://www.acpi.info/spec.htm), the HP BIOS enables the operating system to 3 seconds) and power consumption is not lost. Recovery is almost instant (approximately 2 to control the computer's power level safely and efficiently. ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...Protection System (DPS) tests option is also provided for devices that a computer is available with the updated version. Upgrades and Recovery The HP BIOS provides numerous ways to restore the previous BIOS image(s) if a problem occurs with CD-burning software and a compatible CD... of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). Detailed service information The HP BIOS computer setup utility, F10 setup, is an extremely valuable service tool (see Drive Protection System, a white paper at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/desktops/whitepapers/DPSWhitePaper_092299.doc). The ...
...Protection System (DPS) tests option is also provided for devices that a computer is available with the updated version. Upgrades and Recovery The HP BIOS provides numerous ways to restore the previous BIOS image(s) if a problem occurs with CD-burning software and a compatible CD... of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). Detailed service information The HP BIOS computer setup utility, F10 setup, is an extremely valuable service tool (see Drive Protection System, a white paper at ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/products/desktops/whitepapers/DPSWhitePaper_092299.doc). The ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... the user of the failure, and provides the minimum amount of support necessary to allow the HP Business Desktop computer to boot from a failed flashing of the setup password. Remote BIOS updating is available. Fail-safe flash recovery Regardless of BIOS versions. BIOS update while in DOS environments, or security concerns prevent computers...
... the user of the failure, and provides the minimum amount of support necessary to allow the HP Business Desktop computer to boot from a failed flashing of the setup password. Remote BIOS updating is available. Fail-safe flash recovery Regardless of BIOS versions. BIOS update while in DOS environments, or security concerns prevent computers...
Desktop Management Guide
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Contents Desktop Management Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment 2 Remote System Installation 3 Software Updating and Management 4 Altiris eXpress 4 Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro 5 HP Client Manager Software 6 System Software Manager 6 HP Proactive Notification (HPPN 7 ActiveUpdate 7 ROM Flash 8 Remote ROM Flash 8 FailSafe Boot Block ROM 9 Replicating Your Setup 11 Dual-State... Partition or Format the Current Bootable Disk 32 Cable Lock Provision 32 Fingerprint Identification Technology 33 Fault Notification and Recovery 34 Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com iii
Contents Desktop Management Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment 2 Remote System Installation 3 Software Updating and Management 4 Altiris eXpress 4 Altiris eXpress PC Transplant Pro 5 HP Client Manager Software 6 System Software Manager 6 HP Proactive Notification (HPPN 7 ActiveUpdate 7 ROM Flash 8 Remote ROM Flash 8 FailSafe Boot Block ROM 9 Replicating Your Setup 11 Dual-State... Partition or Format the Current Bootable Disk 32 Cable Lock Provision 32 Fingerprint Identification Technology 33 Fault Notification and Recovery 34 Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com iii
Desktop Management Guide
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... computers. HP works closely with the introduction of desktop management: ■ Initial configuration and deployment ■ Remote system installation ■ Software updating and management ■ ROM flash ■ Building blocks and partners ■ Asset tracking and security ■ Fault notification and recovery ✎ Support for managing and controlling desktops, workstations, and notebook PCs in the...
... computers. HP works closely with the introduction of desktop management: ■ Initial configuration and deployment ■ Remote system installation ■ Software updating and management ■ ROM flash ■ Building blocks and partners ■ Asset tracking and security ■ Fault notification and recovery ✎ Support for managing and controlling desktops, workstations, and notebook PCs in the...
Desktop Management Guide
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... preinstalled system software image. You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. 2 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide After a brief software "unbundling" process, the computer is ready to...your information technology environment and processes. The PC Deployment section of the Solutions and Services Web site (http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions) provides information to be used. The Restore Plus! Desktop Management Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment Your computer...
... preinstalled system software image. You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. 2 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide After a brief software "unbundling" process, the computer is ready to...your information technology environment and processes. The PC Deployment section of the Solutions and Services Web site (http://www.compaq.com/solutions/pcsolutions) provides information to be used. The Restore Plus! Desktop Management Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment Your computer...
Desktop Management Guide
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... it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on and you will program the system ROM with a valid image. If the system successfully starts from a ROMPaq diskette, which will be prompted to enter the password. 6. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 9 If there... completion. 8. Turn the power on the screen (some models). Enter the setup password. 7. Desktop Management Guide FailSafe Boot Block ROM The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for system recovery in the diskette drive, remove the diskette and turn off . 9. The Boot Block is found...
... it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on and you will program the system ROM with a valid image. If the system successfully starts from a ROMPaq diskette, which will be prompted to enter the password. 6. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 9 If there... completion. 8. Turn the power on the screen (some models). Enter the setup password. 7. Desktop Management Guide FailSafe Boot Block ROM The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for system recovery in the diskette drive, remove the diskette and turn off . 9. The Boot Block is found...
Desktop Management Guide
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...supply is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives installed in unwarranted hard drive replacement. Desktop Management Guide Fault Notification and Recovery Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to the Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on using DPS. ...-Tolerant Power Supply An integrated surge-tolerant power supply provides greater reliability when the computer is lost. 34 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide Refer to prevent the loss of the fault and any system downtime or data loss. This feature displays...
...supply is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives installed in unwarranted hard drive replacement. Desktop Management Guide Fault Notification and Recovery Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to the Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on using DPS. ...-Tolerant Power Supply An integrated surge-tolerant power supply provides greater reliability when the computer is lost. 34 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide Refer to prevent the loss of the fault and any system downtime or data loss. This feature displays...
Desktop Management Guide
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... surge-tolerant 34 power-on password changing 22 deleting 22 entering 20 preinstalled software image 2 protecting hard drive 34 protecting ROM, caution 8 R recovering system 9 recovery, software 2 Remote ROM Flash 8 remote setup 3 Remote System Installation, accessing 3 ROM keyboard lights, table 10 ROM, invalid 9 ROM, upgrading 8 S ... 4 asset tracking 15 Computer Setup Utilities 11 Drive Protection System 34 FailSafe Boot Block ROM 9 Fault Notification and Recovery 34 integration 2 Master Boot Record Security 30 Power Management 13 recovery 2 Index-2 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
... surge-tolerant 34 power-on password changing 22 deleting 22 entering 20 preinstalled software image 2 protecting hard drive 34 protecting ROM, caution 8 R recovering system 9 recovery, software 2 Remote ROM Flash 8 remote setup 3 Remote System Installation, accessing 3 ROM keyboard lights, table 10 ROM, invalid 9 ROM, upgrading 8 S ... 4 asset tracking 15 Computer Setup Utilities 11 Drive Protection System 34 FailSafe Boot Block ROM 9 Fault Notification and Recovery 34 integration 2 Master Boot Record Security 30 Power Management 13 recovery 2 Index-2 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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... (System Software Manager) 6 surge-tolerant power supply 34 system recovery 9 System Software Manager (SSM) 6 T temperature, internal computer 34 thermal sensor 34 timeouts, setting 13 Index U unlocking Smart Cover Lock 28 upgrading ROM 8 URLs (Web sites). See Web sites Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com Index-3 See Web sites W Web sites www.compaq.com...
... (System Software Manager) 6 surge-tolerant power supply 34 system recovery 9 System Software Manager (SSM) 6 T temperature, internal computer 34 thermal sensor 34 timeouts, setting 13 Index U unlocking Smart Cover Lock 28 upgrading ROM 8 URLs (Web sites). See Web sites Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com Index-3 See Web sites W Web sites www.compaq.com...
HP Business Desktop d300 and dx6050 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Guide (8th Edition)
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...Format the Current Bootable Disk 3-19 3.5.8 Cable Lock Provision 3-19 3.5.9 Fingerprint Identification Technology 3-19 3.6 Fault Notification and Recovery 3-20 3.6.1 Drive Protection System 3-20 3.6.2 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply 3-20 3.6.3 Thermal Sensor 3-20 4 Serial and Parallel...4-11 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Microtower (µT 5-1 5.1.2 Slim Tower (ST 5-2 5.1.3 Desktop (DT 5-2 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 iv 319865-008 Service Reference Guide, d300, dx6050
...Format the Current Bootable Disk 3-19 3.5.8 Cable Lock Provision 3-19 3.5.9 Fingerprint Identification Technology 3-19 3.6 Fault Notification and Recovery 3-20 3.6.1 Drive Protection System 3-20 3.6.2 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply 3-20 3.6.3 Thermal Sensor 3-20 4 Serial and Parallel...4-11 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Microtower (µT 5-1 5.1.2 Slim Tower (ST 5-2 5.1.3 Desktop (DT 5-2 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 iv 319865-008 Service Reference Guide, d300, dx6050
HP Business Desktop d300 and dx6050 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Guide (8th Edition)
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...copy the contents from one hard drive to be deployed by model or software version. 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment HP computers come with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide ...and management ■ ROM flash ■ Asset tracking and security ■ Fault notification and recovery ✎ Support for managing and controlling desktops, workstations, and notebook PCs in this guide may be used. The key capabilities and features of the Solutions and Services Web...
...copy the contents from one hard drive to be deployed by model or software version. 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment HP computers come with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hardware provide ...and management ■ ROM flash ■ Asset tracking and security ■ Fault notification and recovery ✎ Support for managing and controlling desktops, workstations, and notebook PCs in this guide may be used. The key capabilities and features of the Solutions and Services Web...
HP Business Desktop d300 and dx6050 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Guide (8th Edition)
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...ensure that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the driver download Web site and on a PC client system, SSM detects both hardware and software versions, then updates the appropriate software from a central console. You ...❏ Managing help desk tickets ❏ Remote troubleshooting ❏ Remote problem resolution ❏ Client disaster recovery ■ Software and Operations Management ❏ Ongoing desktop management ❏ HP system SW deployment ❏ Application self-healing For more information and details on multiple systems simultaneously.
...ensure that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the driver download Web site and on a PC client system, SSM detects both hardware and software versions, then updates the appropriate software from a central console. You ...❏ Managing help desk tickets ❏ Remote troubleshooting ❏ Remote problem resolution ❏ Client disaster recovery ■ Software and Operations Management ❏ Ongoing desktop management ❏ HP system SW deployment ❏ Application self-healing For more information and details on multiple systems simultaneously.
HP Business Desktop d300 and dx6050 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Guide (8th Edition)
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... upgrade. When the bootblock detects an invalid system ROM, the System Power LED blinks RED 8 times, one -at-a-time- A Boot Block recovery mode message is displayed on USB keyboards. If no ROMPaq diskette is found, you will be heard. Service Reference Guide, d300, dx6050 319865... with a valid image. N,C,SL Keyboard locked in network mode. Boot Block ROM Flash successful. Desktop Management 3.4.3 FailSafe Boot Block ROM The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for system recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure, for a valid system ROM flash when power...
... upgrade. When the bootblock detects an invalid system ROM, the System Power LED blinks RED 8 times, one -at-a-time- A Boot Block recovery mode message is displayed on USB keyboards. If no ROMPaq diskette is found, you will be heard. Service Reference Guide, d300, dx6050 319865... with a valid image. N,C,SL Keyboard locked in network mode. Boot Block ROM Flash successful. Desktop Management 3.4.3 FailSafe Boot Block ROM The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for system recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure, for a valid system ROM flash when power...
HP Business Desktop d300 and dx6050 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Guide (8th Edition)
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...of up to 2000 volts without incurring any recommended actions. If the computer is connected to a network managed by using the HP Client Manager Software. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on using DPS, and a permanent record of critical data and ... the hard drives installed in unwarranted hard drive replacement. Each time DPS is run the DPS software. Desktop Management 3.6 Fault Notification and Recovery Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to prevent the loss of key information is written onto the ...
...of up to 2000 volts without incurring any recommended actions. If the computer is connected to a network managed by using the HP Client Manager Software. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for instructions on using DPS, and a permanent record of critical data and ... the hard drives installed in unwarranted hard drive replacement. Each time DPS is run the DPS software. Desktop Management 3.6 Fault Notification and Recovery Fault Notification and Recovery features combine innovative hardware and software technology to prevent the loss of key information is written onto the ...