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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...such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. System software installation: HPCM allows you can even gather basic information for your computers, saving time in order to remotely initialize the security chip on your non-HP client computers. • ... computers not receiving updates or to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server. Use the HP Client Manager console to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on the client computers from each particular driver. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that ...
...such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. System software installation: HPCM allows you can even gather basic information for your computers, saving time in order to remotely initialize the security chip on your non-HP client computers. • ... computers not receiving updates or to upgrade the BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server. Use the HP Client Manager console to change the BIOS settings simultaneously on the client computers from each particular driver. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to -date. • Improved WMI event handling on hp.com needed or link to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Figure 2. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 A SoftPaq...
... free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides an easy method to -date. • Improved WMI event handling on hp.com needed or link to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in HPCM 6.1 • Improved BIOS information collection - Figure 2. Scan results identify HP SoftPaqs posted on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 A SoftPaq...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as the names of HPCM is also used to store the HPCM configuration information that...
... stored in concert with NS 6.0, downloads several HPCM agents to each client computer to be installed on the client computers, such as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 This database is Notification Server 6.0 (NS 6.0). HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as the names of HPCM is also used to store the HPCM configuration information that...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on each of your client machines. 10 Figure 7. 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 completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded ...
... HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on each of your client machines. 10 Figure 7. 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 completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded ...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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...ROM BIOS for users who have the proper license to be held liable if a customer uses this environment. The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does... not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. The HP Support Software CD is intended ...
...ROM BIOS for users who have the proper license to be held liable if a customer uses this environment. The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does... not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. The HP Support Software CD is intended ...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC Software Overview
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... listed in select docking station models Provides added functionality for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with HP Compaq nc4200 models. Table 2 SoftPaq descriptions SoftPaq 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC ADI Audio Drivers Agere Modem Driver Altiris Express Client...an easy-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to manage security features offered by HP. 5 HP Restore Discs Restore Discs are included on select models. SoftPaqs provide...
... listed in select docking station models Provides added functionality for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with HP Compaq nc4200 models. Table 2 SoftPaq descriptions SoftPaq 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC ADI Audio Drivers Agere Modem Driver Altiris Express Client...an easy-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to manage security features offered by HP. 5 HP Restore Discs Restore Discs are included on select models. SoftPaqs provide...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Contents 3 Software Update and Recovery Downloading a BIOS Update 3-3 Installing a BIOS Update 3-4 Recovering the BIOS 3-5 4 Illustrated Parts Catalog 4.1 Serial Number Location 4-1 4.2 Notebook Major Components 4-2 4.3 Miscellaneous Plastics/ Hardware Kit 4-10 4.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kit 4-11 4.5 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated 4-12 4.6 Sequential Part Number Listing 4-14 5 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 5.1 Tools ...
Contents 3 Software Update and Recovery Downloading a BIOS Update 3-3 Installing a BIOS Update 3-4 Recovering the BIOS 3-5 4 Illustrated Parts Catalog 4.1 Serial Number Location 4-1 4.2 Notebook Major Components 4-2 4.3 Miscellaneous Plastics/ Hardware Kit 4-10 4.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kit 4-11 4.5 Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated 4-12 4.6 Sequential Part Number Listing 4-14 5 Removal and Replacement Preliminaries 5.1 Tools ...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Ä CAUTION: If your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update HP software: 1. Access the updates through the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com) or the Support Software disc (purchased separately). 3. Maintenance...
... will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Ä CAUTION: If your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update HP software: 1. Access the updates through the HP Web site (http://www.hp.com) or the Support Software disc (purchased separately). 3. Maintenance...
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To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to select File > Ignore changes and exit. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Computer Setup. Open Computer Setup by turning on ...: ■ The product category is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information, and then press enter. BIOS date information is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the computer.
To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to select File > Ignore changes and exit. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by opening Computer Setup. Open Computer Setup by turning on ...: ■ The product category is displayed. 3. Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information, and then press enter. BIOS date information is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the computer.
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...current version and future versions of the disc, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on battery power, docked in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in an optional docking device, or ...regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site is connected to an optional power source. The disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided ...
...current version and future versions of the disc, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Software Updates and the HP Web Site Most software on battery power, docked in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in an optional docking device, or ...regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is running on the HP Web site is connected to an optional power source. The disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are provided ...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...; Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Software Update and Recovery To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area: a. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You may need to access this information to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that is recommended that provides software for your computer and...
...; Make a note of the date, name, or other identifier. Software Update and Recovery To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area: a. or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. You may need to access this information to download. 3. Identify the BIOS update that is recommended that provides software for your computer and...
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... memory performs an integrity check on the screen after the download is being updated. Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation. Software Update and Recovery BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS can occur if the notebook powers down while the BIOS is complete. Double-click the file with an .exe extension (for example, filename...
... memory performs an integrity check on the screen after the download is being updated. Click My Computer and then your hard drive designation. Software Update and Recovery BIOS installation procedures vary. The BIOS can occur if the notebook powers down while the BIOS is complete. Double-click the file with an .exe extension (for example, filename...
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...an additional 15 seconds to visit http://www.hp.com, download the Softpaq, and let the Softpaq create the ROMPaq diskette. 4. Insert the correct ROMPaq diskette for BIOS recovery). 3. Release the Windows logo key + B. The notebook restarts when the BIOS recovery procedure is docked in contiguous sectors...., the caps lock light will begin blinking. Software Update and Recovery BIOS recovery can arise if the diskette is corrupt or the incorrect ROMPaq is used. Attach the USB diskette drive directly to turn off . If the notebook does not restart after starting a recovery. Do not...
...an additional 15 seconds to visit http://www.hp.com, download the Softpaq, and let the Softpaq create the ROMPaq diskette. 4. Insert the correct ROMPaq diskette for BIOS recovery). 3. Release the Windows logo key + B. The notebook restarts when the BIOS recovery procedure is docked in contiguous sectors...., the caps lock light will begin blinking. Software Update and Recovery BIOS recovery can arise if the diskette is corrupt or the incorrect ROMPaq is used. Attach the USB diskette drive directly to turn off . If the notebook does not restart after starting a recovery. Do not...