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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... the hardware and software on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM 6.1... 2 This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running Microsoft Windows to keep track ...
... the hardware and software on each computer be visited individually for tasks such as upgrading the BIOS firmware or performing diagnostics. Figure 1 shows HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running HPCM 6.1... 2 This server is a free hardware management tool that each client computer. HP workstations, business PCs, and notebook computers connected to a Microsoft Windows 2000 server or Microsoft Windows 2003 server running Microsoft Windows to keep track ...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... software. HPCM will install the drivers only on the HPCM Server. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to upgrade the BIOS firmware on those client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. Software...the client computers. System software installation: HPCM allows you specify. BIOS Flash: HPCM can use HPCM to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. It also...
... software. HPCM will install the drivers only on the HPCM Server. Manage HP ProtectTools enabled clients: Identify and inventory HP client computers that contain hardware supported by HP to upgrade the BIOS firmware on those client computers that include the ProtectTools embedded security chip. Software...the client computers. System software installation: HPCM allows you specify. BIOS Flash: HPCM can use HPCM to change the BIOS settings, such as the Storage Options or the Boot Order, as new or missing PCs, memory, battery, disk drives, CPUs, and monitors. It also...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. By quickly gathering information from a central location, you need to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in managing your computers for delivery to be..., and low battery. • Collection of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to include non...
... Source, enable/disable serial ports, boot order, etc. • Integration with HP Instant Support - Manually changing BIOS settings using the F10 key. By quickly gathering information from a central location, you need to the HP Instant Support knowledgebase for more productive in managing your computers for delivery to be..., and low battery. • Collection of customizable reporting tools so you can be displayed locally on newer desktops and workstations (notebooks coming soon) 4 Connect to an HP Support Representative through an Active Chat session if needed to include non...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. The SoftPaq Filestore is used to ...
HPCM 6.1 plugs into NS 6.0, as hardware drivers and BIOS updates. 6 HPCM generates and displays its information from Altiris, including Altiris Client Management Suite and Altiris Asset Management Suite. The SoftPaq Filestore is used to ...
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 the HPCM Server. Figure 7. HPCM installs software that ... downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers.
The HP SoftPaq Filestore Configuration screen shown below is encapsulated into SoftPaqs and stored in the SoftPaq Filestore on the HPCM Server. Figure 7. HPCM installs software that ... downloaded and installed on each of your client machines. 10 Updating system software HPCM allows you to configure system software such as device drivers and BIOS firmware on the HPCM Server for downloading and installation on client computers.
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. When you run this wizard, you'll be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without...
... to a summary page to individually visit and reboot each BIOS setting step-by computer model. When you run this wizard, you'll be presented with the actual BIOS settings that you can change the BIOS settings that can modify, as shown in Figure 8. The HP BIOS Administration Wizard helps you change on client computers without...
HP Client Manager 6.1
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... and recovery, asset management, and more. You won't need to visit a particular computer in managing your overall cost of ownership. 15 HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT personnel who manage complex... IT lifecycle management. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings.
... and recovery, asset management, and more. You won't need to visit a particular computer in managing your overall cost of ownership. 15 HP Client Management Solutions HP and Altiris have partnered to provide HP Client Management Solutions-a complete portfolio of solutions for managing the hardware and software aspects of IT personnel who manage complex... IT lifecycle management. Additional Altiris client software management solutions, based on this same infrastructure, are available to perform tasks like running diagnostics or changing the BIOS settings.
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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... preinstall image IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the section "Installation of HP Drivers and Enhancements" Optionally, the software can be downloaded from the HP website www.hp.com. This section provides guidelines for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to be held liable...Previous versions may not have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Connect AC power. 4. Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. This document is updated monthly and available by pressing...
... preinstall image IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the section "Installation of HP Drivers and Enhancements" Optionally, the software can be downloaded from the HP website www.hp.com. This section provides guidelines for each PC IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license to be held liable...Previous versions may not have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows XP Professional. Connect AC power. 4. Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. This document is updated monthly and available by pressing...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper
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... 3.00 A 4.20 C Recommended Installation Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4. Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to properly set up the networking components of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order) Software Components System Enhancements Intel Chipset Installation Utility...) Required component (on the nc8200. 2. Change the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5. Install the OS (See note below). Software installation Perform the following steps before manually ...
... 3.00 A 4.20 C Recommended Installation Order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 4. Removal procedures are available in ROM BIOS to properly set up the networking components of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order) Software Components System Enhancements Intel Chipset Installation Utility...) Required component (on the nc8200. 2. Change the boot order in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series." 5. Install the OS (See note below). Software installation Perform the following steps before manually ...
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Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows 1. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Close HP System Information by clicking on the download page to ROMPaq screen. 4. Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http...
Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows 1. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Place the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 3. Close HP System Information by clicking on the download page to ROMPaq screen. 4. Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http...
HP ProtectTools: Authentication technologies and suitability to task
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... data Cons Lost TPM passwords can protect digital credentials and perform cryptographic functions. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for HP ProtectTools adds a further layer of the smart card and know the secret PIN unique to that employs ...usability TPM embedded security chip authentication A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can be...
... data Cons Lost TPM passwords can protect digital credentials and perform cryptographic functions. Upon successful authentication, the BIOS will prompt the user for HP ProtectTools adds a further layer of the smart card and know the secret PIN unique to that employs ...usability TPM embedded security chip authentication A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is not inherently a user authentication device, HP has enabled user authentication using a commonly shared BIOS system startup password) and then use only a single factor. With smart card authentication, unauthorized access can be...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Card Reader (Select Models Only 12-24 Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader 12-25 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 Cable 12-32 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access 13-2 ...
... Card Reader (Select Models Only 12-24 Safeguarding Your Smart Card Reader 12-25 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 Cable 12-32 13 Computer Setup Computer Setup Access 13-2 ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about the ambient light sensor, refer to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the travel battery pack. Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to decrease screen brightness. The... BIOS date may display in each battery pack. Hold down the hotkey to change the brightness level incrementally. The display indicates which battery packs are indicated ...
... (fn+esc) Press fn+esc to display information about the ambient light sensor, refer to remove the system information from the screen. ✎ The system BIOS date is the travel battery pack. Ambient Light Sensor (fn+f11) Press fn+f11 to decrease screen brightness. The... BIOS date may display in each battery pack. Hold down the hotkey to change the brightness level incrementally. The display indicates which battery packs are indicated ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to set specific security preferences are provided in Computer Setup. For information about displaying system information and using ... Software Guide 12-3 For more information on the security cable slot, refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). Computer Setup is a non...
Unauthorized access to the BIOS settings and other Computer Setup features, refer to set specific security preferences are provided in Computer Setup. For information about displaying system information and using ... Software Guide 12-3 For more information on the security cable slot, refer to the "HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only)" section in this chapter for using other system identification information HP administrator password Unauthorized removal of the notebook Security cable slot (used with an optional security cable). Computer Setup is a non...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... Security Manager include the following: ■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for more information. Security HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your notebook comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled. This software is accessed through Microsoft Windows Control Panel.
... Security Manager include the following: ■ Embedded Security for ProtectTools ■ Credential Manager for ProtectTools ■ BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools ■ Smart Card Security for more information. Security HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Manager (Select Models Only) Your notebook comes with HP ProtectTools Security Manager preinstalled. This software is accessed through Microsoft Windows Control Panel.
Hardware and Software Guide
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... select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. For more information, refer to the Embedded Security for ProtectTools online Help or the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide on to Windows. Embedded Security for... Security for ProtectTools. Security Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your notebook in order to use the embedded chip as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using ...
... select models, the embedded security chip also enables enhanced BIOS security features accessed through BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools. For more information, refer to the Embedded Security for ProtectTools online Help or the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide on to Windows. Embedded Security for... Security for ProtectTools. Security Embedded Security for ProtectTools ✎ You must have the optional embedded security chip in your notebook in order to use the embedded chip as Microsoft Outlook and Internet Explorer) for protected digital certificate operations when using ...
Hardware and Software Guide
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... feature). ■ Configure boot options, which gives users better access to system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which includes disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive...
... feature). ■ Configure boot options, which gives users better access to system security features that are also available in BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools provides access to BIOS security and configuration settings within the HP ProtectTools Security Manager application, which includes disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive...
Hardware and Software Guide
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...to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■ Work with the BIOS to enable optional smart card authentication in a preboot environment, and to configure separate smart cards for an administrator and a user. This ... Security for ProtectTools online Help. Security enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card...
...to Chapter 13, "Computer Setup." ■ Set and change the password used with Credential Manager for ProtectTools. ■ Work with the BIOS to enable optional smart card authentication in a preboot environment, and to configure separate smart cards for an administrator and a user. This ... Security for ProtectTools online Help. Security enhancements are supported by the optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card and an optional supported reader, such as the HP PC Card Smart Card Reader. ■ Initialize an optional HP ProtectTools Smart Card so that it can ■ Access optional smart card...
Hardware and Software Guide
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...Support Software Disc The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and installation instructions. To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the bottom of the notebook. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the ...computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for your local HP Web site or the Support Software disc (purchased separately). 3. ...
...Support Software Disc The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and installation instructions. To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM versions than those currently installed on the bottom of the notebook. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the ...computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for your local HP Web site or the Support Software disc (purchased separately). 3. ...