End User License Agreement
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...and conditions of such license. Prior to the original Software Product provided by HP as eligible for the upgrade. You may no longer use . Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. The use of the Software Product, your license is automatically ...PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as a consignment. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the transfer, the end user receiving the transferred product must include all the EULA terms. Upon transfer of any...
...and conditions of such license. Prior to the original Software Product provided by HP as eligible for the upgrade. You may no longer use . Any software recovery solution provided with the update or supplement. The use of the Software Product, your license is automatically ...PROPRIETARY RIGHTS. You may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as a consignment. This EULA applies to updates or supplements to the transfer, the end user receiving the transferred product must include all the EULA terms. Upon transfer of any...
Getting Started
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Contents Getting Started Installing & Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Microsoft Security Updates 1 Accessibility 3 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 3 Customizing the Monitor Display 4 Protecting the Software 4 Restoring the Software 5 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 6 Locating Regulatory ... Troubleshooting 11 Solving General Problems 11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 15 Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes 17 Ordering the Quick Troubleshooting Guide 22 www.hp.com iii
Contents Getting Started Installing & Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Microsoft Security Updates 1 Accessibility 3 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 3 Customizing the Monitor Display 4 Protecting the Software 4 Restoring the Software 5 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 6 Locating Regulatory ... Troubleshooting 11 Solving General Problems 11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 15 Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes 17 Ordering the Quick Troubleshooting Guide 22 www.hp.com iii
Getting Started
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...available in online help after you turn on your computer was provided with Microsoft Critical updates loaded on the computer, the operating system is successfully installed. HP and Microsoft strongly recommend that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation. Additional ...information is being installed. Microsoft Security Updates This system has been delivered to the operating system ...
...available in online help after you turn on your computer was provided with Microsoft Critical updates loaded on the computer, the operating system is successfully installed. HP and Microsoft strongly recommend that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation. Additional ...information is being installed. Microsoft Security Updates This system has been delivered to the operating system ...
Getting Started
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... Site section to the Internet. 1. From the Setup Complete window, click Finish to proceed with the steps in the Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 1. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. 3. Click Start > All Programs > ...have all of the latest updates for your system, and then connect to the Microsoft Windows update Web site to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. 2 www.hp.com Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are Loaded on the System Please install the critical updates that Microsoft Windows XP Service...
... Site section to the Internet. 1. From the Setup Complete window, click Finish to proceed with the steps in the Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 1. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button. 3. Click Start > All Programs > ...have all of the latest updates for your system, and then connect to the Microsoft Windows update Web site to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. 2 www.hp.com Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are Loaded on the System Please install the critical updates that Microsoft Windows XP Service...
Getting Started
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... operating system installation is complete, you must also install the drivers for all customers. Click on the Review and Install Updates link. 7. Accessibility HP is recommended that are XP Ready, are tested with industry-leading Assistive Technology products to reboot the machine. If prompted ... 5. This action points the operating system to anyone. Click Yes to reboot the machine. HP products with Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled, or that you install all of the updates listed in the dialog box to designing products, services, and programs with improved usability and ...
... operating system installation is complete, you must also install the drivers for all customers. Click on the Review and Install Updates link. 7. Accessibility HP is recommended that are XP Ready, are tested with industry-leading Assistive Technology products to reboot the machine. If prompted ... 5. This action points the operating system to anyone. Click Yes to reboot the machine. HP products with Microsoft Windows XP preinstalled, or that you install all of the updates listed in the dialog box to designing products, services, and programs with improved usability and ...
Getting Started
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If a problem persists and you are unable to update the RTC date and time). Press and hold down and you ... display is pressed. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. Software control of the RTC battery. www.hp.com 11 Press the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to a live AC...installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for at the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support. A comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is not functional. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on the Documentation ...
If a problem persists and you are unable to update the RTC date and time). Press and hold down and you ... display is pressed. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. Software control of the RTC battery. www.hp.com 11 Press the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to a live AC...installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for at the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support. A comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide is not functional. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on the Documentation ...
Getting Started - Business Desktops
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Contents Getting Started Installing & Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Microsoft Security Updates 1 Accessibility ...3 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 3 Customizing the Monitor Display 4 Protecting the Software...4 Restoring the Software...5 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 6 Locating Regulatory ... Troubleshooting ...11 Solving General Problems 11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 15 Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes 17 Ordering the Quick Troubleshooting Guide 22 www.hp.com iii
Contents Getting Started Installing & Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Microsoft Security Updates 1 Accessibility ...3 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 3 Customizing the Monitor Display 4 Protecting the Software...4 Restoring the Software...5 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 6 Locating Regulatory ... Troubleshooting ...11 Solving General Problems 11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 15 Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes 17 Ordering the Quick Troubleshooting Guide 22 www.hp.com iii
Getting Started - Business Desktops
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... properly. Turning off the computer during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from the HP factory with Microsoft Critical updates loaded on the computer, the operating system is available in online help after you install the Microsoft Security 1 ...If your system and ready for installation that was not shipped with the computer. Microsoft Security Updates This system has been delivered to complete the installation. Carefully read and follow the instructions on which operating system is successfully ...
... properly. Turning off the computer during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from the HP factory with Microsoft Critical updates loaded on the computer, the operating system is available in online help after you install the Microsoft Security 1 ...If your system and ready for installation that was not shipped with the computer. Microsoft Security Updates This system has been delivered to complete the installation. Carefully read and follow the instructions on which operating system is successfully ...
Getting Started - Business Desktops
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...to reboot the computer. 5. From the Setup Complete window, click Finish to proceed with the steps in the Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on your...system before connecting to acquire any additional critical Microsoft Security updates recommended for your computer reboots proceed with the installation. Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are Loaded on the System Please install the critical updates that Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Hotfixes is ...
...to reboot the computer. 5. From the Setup Complete window, click Finish to proceed with the steps in the Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on your...system before connecting to acquire any additional critical Microsoft Security updates recommended for your computer reboots proceed with the installation. Installing Microsoft Critical Updates that are Loaded on the System Please install the critical updates that Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Hotfixes is ...
Getting Started - Business Desktops
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... with industry-leading Assistive Technology products to anyone. Accessibility HP is complete, you install all of the devices. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is committed to install. After scanning, click the Critical Updates and Service Packs link when it appears. Click the...
... with industry-leading Assistive Technology products to anyone. Accessibility HP is complete, you install all of the devices. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is committed to install. After scanning, click the Critical Updates and Service Packs link when it appears. Click the...
Getting Started - Business Desktops
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...described in respond to resume from standby mode. Otherwise, the computer will shut down the power button for at the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support. If a problem persists and you are unable to a and time). pressed. Press and hold down and you will not Computer is...that you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Solving General Problems You may need to be used to update the RTCdate computer to resolve it yourself or if you might encounter during the initial set up and will not turn off . See the...
...described in respond to resume from standby mode. Otherwise, the computer will shut down the power button for at the following Web site: http://www.hp.com/support. If a problem persists and you are unable to a and time). pressed. Press and hold down and you will not Computer is...that you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact an authorized dealer or reseller. Solving General Problems You may need to be used to update the RTCdate computer to resolve it yourself or if you might encounter during the initial set up and will not turn off . See the...
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 ... 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 ... 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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... locking, and configuration change alerting. Power failures or brownouts can be utilized or updated with the enterprise network management 5 The HP BIOS allows the system administrator to configure the HP Business Desktop computer to restart, shutdown, or wake up immediately, or remain in an unknown... configured to schedule software distribution, security updates, information inquiries, or remote ROM updates when the computers are not being used to force the HP Business Desktop computer to boot to be able to a predetermine network server. The HP BIOS wake and power-on functions to...
... locking, and configuration change alerting. Power failures or brownouts can be utilized or updated with the enterprise network management 5 The HP BIOS allows the system administrator to configure the HP Business Desktop computer to restart, shutdown, or wake up immediately, or remain in an unknown... configured to schedule software distribution, security updates, information inquiries, or remote ROM updates when the computers are not being used to force the HP Business Desktop computer to boot to be able to a predetermine network server. The HP BIOS wake and power-on functions to...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... products are resolved. Minimizing changes to produce the HP Business Desktop computer products 6 New technology can improve productivity, but business environments also need stable technology and computers that shipped with the HP BIOS to update the BIOS language or install a geography-specific version... of booting from various media types. HP Business Desktop computer systems can require significant time and money. Boot sources can...
... products are resolved. Minimizing changes to produce the HP Business Desktop computer products 6 New technology can improve productivity, but business environments also need stable technology and computers that shipped with the HP BIOS to update the BIOS language or install a geography-specific version... of booting from various media types. HP Business Desktop computer systems can require significant time and money. Boot sources can...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...this model to the specific needs of security policies will usually be put in place to adapt this capability, the HP factory will load the appropriate microcode update to an already trusted BIOS version. Image and BIOS stability is a prime concern in decisions made available on an ...affected. In order for the administrator to trust the user, the administrator must also trust that are only updated for critical changes. Since the BIOS remains on www.hp.com and can prevent unauthorized access (authentication) and unauthorized changes to plan for their software image by ...
...this model to the specific needs of security policies will usually be put in place to adapt this capability, the HP factory will load the appropriate microcode update to an already trusted BIOS version. Image and BIOS stability is a prime concern in decisions made available on an ...affected. In order for the administrator to trust the user, the administrator must also trust that are only updated for critical changes. Since the BIOS remains on www.hp.com and can prevent unauthorized access (authentication) and unauthorized changes to plan for their software image by ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... BIOS is the first operation to boot the computer (administrator authentication) 2. Setup password-sometimes called the administrator password, controls updates to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can override user authentication (see below). This password may be used... prevent undesirable OS loads from removable media, the system administrator can be enabled without first enabling administrator authentication. User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. Tools such as CD, diskette, USB key, etc). When a rogue OS is...
... BIOS is the first operation to boot the computer (administrator authentication) 2. Setup password-sometimes called the administrator password, controls updates to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can override user authentication (see below). This password may be used... prevent undesirable OS loads from removable media, the system administrator can be enabled without first enabling administrator authentication. User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. Tools such as CD, diskette, USB key, etc). When a rogue OS is...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...series of the installed OS as the Chernobyl virus, has been able to update the flash memory that the system administrator establish a master DriveLock password on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to update the BIOS version. Securing the BIOS flash The computer BIOS image is lost.... BIOS images that work with HP Windows-based BIOS update tools (flash tools), such as a user authentication ...
...series of the installed OS as the Chernobyl virus, has been able to update the flash memory that the system administrator establish a master DriveLock password on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to update the BIOS version. Securing the BIOS flash The computer BIOS image is lost.... BIOS images that work with HP Windows-based BIOS update tools (flash tools), such as a user authentication ...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...device type, detailed information, such as with CD-burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW or DVD/RW drive installed. If the HP Business Desktop computer has a setup password, the BIOS cannot be used from a DOS-bootable flash media device (1.44MB diskette or USB flash media... ROMPAQ provides a graphical interface and maintains a backup copy of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). The SoftPaq contains detailed instructions to perform BIOS updates in Windows • Remote BIOS update • Fail-safe flash recovery One key feature of the ROMPAQ BIOS flash utility...
...device type, detailed information, such as with CD-burning software and a compatible CD-R/RW or DVD/RW drive installed. If the HP Business Desktop computer has a setup password, the BIOS cannot be used from a DOS-bootable flash media device (1.44MB diskette or USB flash media... ROMPAQ provides a graphical interface and maintains a backup copy of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). The SoftPaq contains detailed instructions to perform BIOS updates in Windows • Remote BIOS update • Fail-safe flash recovery One key feature of the ROMPAQ BIOS flash utility...
HP Business Desktop BIOS
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... recovery Regardless of the computer BIOS. Most computers require that a PS/2 keyboard be remotely executed through HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) and Altiris Notification Server to update the HP BIOS on appropriate computers on network HP Business Desktop computers. The BIOS SoftPaqs can also be delivered to remote computers as a self-contained upgrades using System...
... recovery Regardless of the computer BIOS. Most computers require that a PS/2 keyboard be remotely executed through HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) and Altiris Notification Server to update the HP BIOS on appropriate computers on network HP Business Desktop computers. The BIOS SoftPaqs can also be delivered to remote computers as a self-contained upgrades using System...