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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...drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on multiple client computers without having to ...each computer individually. 3 Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you an e-mail alert. HPCM will install the drivers only on any client computer. You can automatically and remotely update the BIOS...
...drive error, battery status, thermal changes, and "walking assets" such as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. Use the HP Client Manager console to remotely initialize the security chip on multiple client computers without having to ...each computer individually. 3 Change BIOS settings: When booting a computer you an e-mail alert. HPCM will install the drivers only on any client computer. You can automatically and remotely update the BIOS...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... by the HP Instant Support knowledgebase. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via F10 Setup on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides...
... by the HP Instant Support knowledgebase. BIOS date, version number, SysID, etc. • Improved BIOS Settings Wizard lets you are currently available via F10 Setup on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 A SoftPaq package is increased productivity. Information collected includes manufacturer, OS, language, processor, memory, and free disk space. • HP Tool Update Wizard provides...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... on the client computers, such as the names of HPCM is also used to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, 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 the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is stored in a database (Microsoft's SQL...
... on the client computers, such as the names of HPCM is also used to store the SoftPaqs that you specify, 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 the HPCM agents to the HPCM Server is stored in a database (Microsoft's SQL...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on client computers. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 ...HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM...
The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on client computers. Updating system software HPCM allows you to completely control which SoftPaqs are downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 ...HPCM installs software that is used to enter the path to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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...to create and/or distribute an operating system image. Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. - The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in this document to create or deploy an image ...that you do not have the proper license to complete these steps in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for ...
...to create and/or distribute an operating system image. Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. - The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in this document to create or deploy an image ...that you do not have the proper license to complete these steps in the proper order can also download all PC card devices. 3. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Device 12-17 System Information 12-18 Antivirus Software 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-23 Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only 12-24 Safeguarding Your...-25 Inserting a Smart Card 12-25 Removing a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-28 Credential Manager... for ProtectTools 12-29 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-30 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-31 Optional Security ...
... Device 12-17 System Information 12-18 Antivirus Software 12-20 Firewall Software 12-21 Critical Security Updates for Windows XP 12-23 Using the Smart Card Reader (Select Models Only 12-24 Safeguarding Your...-25 Inserting a Smart Card 12-25 Removing a Smart Card 12-26 HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only 12-27 Embedded Security for ProtectTools 12-28 Credential Manager... for ProtectTools 12-29 BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools 12-30 Smart Card Security for ProtectTools 12-31 Optional Security ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Feature Unauthorized access to data ■ HP administrator password ■ Windows Firewall software ■ Windows updates ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in Computer Setup. The...
... Feature Unauthorized access to data ■ HP administrator password ■ Windows Firewall software ■ Windows updates ■ HP ProtectTools Security Manager Refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter. Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility accessed by pressing f10 when the notebook is configured in Computer Setup. The...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... using Computer Setup, refer to know the version of the disc, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Accessing Notebook Information To access the updates for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To purchase ...updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the bottom of the notebook. The disc includes device drivers, ROM updates, and utilities. Software Update and Recovery 2. To display ROM information, press fn+esc or go to Computer Setup. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS...
... using Computer Setup, refer to know the version of the disc, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Accessing Notebook Information To access the updates for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. To purchase ...updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the bottom of the notebook. The disc includes device drivers, ROM updates, and utilities. Software Update and Recovery 2. To display ROM information, press fn+esc or go to Computer Setup. Download and install the updates. ✎ The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Solutions Software Management and Updates HP provides several tools for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics. ■ Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as machines with thermal warnings, and memory alerts. ■ Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added...
... Solutions Software Management and Updates HP provides several tools for asset management. ■ PC health check monitoring and diagnostics. ■ Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as machines with thermal warnings, and memory alerts. ■ Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS. ✎ Additional functionality can be added...
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...wizards. On selected desktop and notebook models, an Altiris management agent is used in conjunction with System Software Manager or the HP Client Manager, administrators can be...HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm. This agent enables communication with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software disc. Altiris PC Transplant Pro Altiris PC Transplant Pro allows you remotely update... the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update ROM BIOS and device driver software from a central repository, known as part of the...
...wizards. On selected desktop and notebook models, an Altiris management agent is used in conjunction with System Software Manager or the HP Client Manager, administrators can be...HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm. This agent enables communication with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software disc. Altiris PC Transplant Pro Altiris PC Transplant Pro allows you remotely update... the Altiris Solutions software, which can also update ROM BIOS and device driver software from a central repository, known as part of the...
HP Compaq nc8230, nx8220 and nw8240 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... stores the BIOS software. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that you consult with the hardware devices, and provides for a system ROM update by obtaining the Support Software CD (purchased separately). To update HP software: 1. Install the updates. For more...
... stores the BIOS software. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer is connected to a network, it is recommended that you consult with the hardware devices, and provides for a system ROM update by obtaining the Support Software CD (purchased separately). To update HP software: 1. Install the updates. For more...
HP Compaq nc8230, nx8220 and nw8240 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you... Setup, use Computer Setup for your computer, collect the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the system... determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the screen. 3-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Open Computer Setup by opening Computer Setup. Software Update and Recovery Accessing Computer Information...
... version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you... Setup, use Computer Setup for your computer, collect the following information: ■ The product category is Notebook. ■ The product family name and series number are already in the lower-left corner of the system... determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the screen. 3-2 Maintenance and Service Guide Open Computer Setup by opening Computer Setup. Software Update and Recovery Accessing Computer Information...