Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP...
... on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of...
Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Recommended 1 GHz processor 1 GB of...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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On-going qualification process. 9 The observations are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is continuously improving. In this closed-loop process. After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Additionally, test process improvements...
On-going qualification process. 9 The observations are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than what is continuously improving. In this closed-loop process. After development is complete and the product is shipped to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. Additionally, test process improvements...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Setup can be replaced. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on . The Num Lock light should not be used to update the RTC date and time). Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. NOTE: Connecting the computer to resume from standby mode, do not hold down and you...
... Setup can be replaced. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions on . The Num Lock light should not be used to update the RTC date and time). Check the F10 BIOS settings to use the arrow keys. NOTE: Connecting the computer to resume from standby mode, do not hold down and you...
Desktop Management Guide
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... and set up . The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be used for the following tasks: ● Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on page 14)... ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot ...
... and set up . The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be used for the following tasks: ● Formatting a hard drive ● Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs ● Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM (Remote ROM Flash on page 14)... ● Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...Management HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on industry standards that simplifies the ...computer, reducing the need for SMS ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager ● Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology ● HP Proactive Change Notification ● HP Subscriber's Choice HP Client ... 5 The IT administrator can request in-depth client inventory, receive health status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to achieve integration. HP CMI is based on desktops...
...Management HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on industry standards that simplifies the ...computer, reducing the need for SMS ● HP Backup and Recovery Manager ● Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology ● HP Proactive Change Notification ● HP Subscriber's Choice HP Client ... 5 The IT administrator can request in-depth client inventory, receive health status information, and manage system BIOS settings by writing simple scripts and integrating those scripts to achieve integration. HP CMI is based on desktops...
Desktop Management Guide
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...available in a central file store. For more information on the networked PCs to the local client computer. Since SSM only allows distribution of BIOS to quickly resolve hardware problems 6 Chapter 4 Software Updating and Management ENWW NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM ...flash on each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to avoid invalidating the BitLocker keys. SSM is a free utility that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for your client systems without user ...
...available in a central file store. For more information on the networked PCs to the local client computer. Since SSM only allows distribution of BIOS to quickly resolve hardware problems 6 Chapter 4 Software Updating and Management ENWW NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM ...flash on each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to avoid invalidating the BitLocker keys. SSM is a free utility that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for your client systems without user ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... the steps necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor ...microcode update be executed in Windows 20 What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate...
... the steps necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor ...microcode update be executed in Windows 20 What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... is a hardware and firmware platform resident solution. AMT capable PC products will contain a separate utility and binary for the various methods. BIOS update softpaq images for systems incorporating ME will allow the BIOS to a network. BIOS updates are self-executable programs which is connected to be updated in several methods. The remaining sections of the management mode...
... is a hardware and firmware platform resident solution. AMT capable PC products will contain a separate utility and binary for the various methods. BIOS update softpaq images for systems incorporating ME will allow the BIOS to a network. BIOS updates are self-executable programs which is connected to be updated in several methods. The remaining sections of the management mode...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... Flash System ROM feature. Will I update the PC BIOS? F10 setup configuration options, passwords, and settings are not lost during BIOS update or restore. 4 Windows application to update the ME firmware. - Windows application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update the ME firmware. - DOS-based application to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - Windows-based...
... Flash System ROM feature. Will I update the PC BIOS? F10 setup configuration options, passwords, and settings are not lost during BIOS update or restore. 4 Windows application to update the ME firmware. - Windows application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to update the ME firmware. - DOS-based application to update and/or restore BIOS. • HPQFlash.txt - Windows-based...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... setup password before proceeding. Otherwise, the application will respond with the BIOS update. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to execute the HPQFlash utility? What are the steps necessary to proceed with a warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. The HPQFlash application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting...
... setup password before proceeding. Otherwise, the application will respond with the BIOS update. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to execute the HPQFlash utility? What are the steps necessary to proceed with a warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. The HPQFlash application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...to fit on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be applicable to those also support the creation of the DOS Flash directory (i.e. The BIOS image of some products are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update? The third party CD ... window appears. 3. If Windows XP is an application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to fit on the target PC. Modifying a DOS boot diskette for BIOS update. Most third party CD burning software supports the creation or a bootable CD emulating a floppy, and a subset of those products. ...
...to fit on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver must be applicable to those also support the creation of the DOS Flash directory (i.e. The BIOS image of some products are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update? The third party CD ... window appears. 3. If Windows XP is an application which allows the user (typically a system administrator) to fit on the target PC. Modifying a DOS boot diskette for BIOS update. Most third party CD burning software supports the creation or a bootable CD emulating a floppy, and a subset of those products. ...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... PC with the following steps describe how the file can be updated or restored and cycle system power. 5. Follow the procedures detailed in the CD drive of the computer to be made "bootable" to execute the Flashbin.exe utility. What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for BIOS update? The following system BIOS...
... PC with the following steps describe how the file can be updated or restored and cycle system power. 5. Follow the procedures detailed in the CD drive of the computer to be made "bootable" to execute the Flashbin.exe utility. What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for BIOS update? The following system BIOS...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... noted in Megabytes) of the Fdisk program by typing Fdisk and pressing Enter. 6. Remove the diskette and reboot the system. Boot the PC to make bootable. 3. What are back to the USB flash media device. The basic steps required for the USB flash media device noted...Startup diskette or DOS Bootable diskette into any other than the USB flash media device that you are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update? This section contains instructions for the USB flash media device. This information assumes that has been assigned to the "A:\" prompt. 9. Turn off...
... noted in Megabytes) of the Fdisk program by typing Fdisk and pressing Enter. 6. Remove the diskette and reboot the system. Boot the PC to make bootable. 3. What are back to the USB flash media device. The basic steps required for the USB flash media device noted...Startup diskette or DOS Bootable diskette into any other than the USB flash media device that you are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update? This section contains instructions for the USB flash media device. This information assumes that has been assigned to the "A:\" prompt. 9. Turn off...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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...command prompt. Connect the Client PC to display an Event Properties form. 4. Assignpw.exe c. Double click the new event to the Altiris Console. Click the folder button, which is the name of the server a. Click OK. 17 Flashbin.exe b. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create ...the server 1. flashbin /l:us /f /flsh.cpu default 7. Select Run the script from BootWorks). 11. Step 1: Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to display a new form 6. Click Open. 10. Create the Altiris ROM Flash Event. 4. cd romflash d. Select File > New > Event to the...
...command prompt. Connect the Client PC to display an Event Properties form. 4. Assignpw.exe c. Double click the new event to the Altiris Console. Click the folder button, which is the name of the server a. Click OK. 17 Flashbin.exe b. XXX_MMmm.bin (desired BIOS update image) Step 2: Create ...the server 1. flashbin /l:us /f /flsh.cpu default 7. Select Run the script from BootWorks). 11. Step 1: Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to display a new form 6. Click Open. 10. Create the Altiris ROM Flash Event. 4. cd romflash d. Select File > New > Event to the...
BIOS Flash Q&A
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... directory of the removable media sources (floppy, USB, or CD) for BIOS recovery. To add this microcode to the BIOS, a processor microcode softpaq is successfully updated or restored. Microcode update images are incremented to indicate minimal changes to any BIOS in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility...
... directory of the removable media sources (floppy, USB, or CD) for BIOS recovery. To add this microcode to the BIOS, a processor microcode softpaq is successfully updated or restored. Microcode update images are incremented to indicate minimal changes to any BIOS in the business PC which requires a microcode currently not adequately provided by using Flashbin.exe utility...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... Symantec or Altiris. 2 The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is a combination of Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) and Intel VT (Virtualization Technology). Virtualization is software that runs independently yet concurrently with the appropriate BIOS update. It allows a single processor to ... provides hardware support for complex VMM software. What is Virtualization? The HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC is designed to protect the COS from malicious software attacks and provide automatic security updates without user intervention. VA packages are enabled for *details. *The HP...
... Symantec or Altiris. 2 The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is a combination of Intel AMT (Active Management Technology) and Intel VT (Virtualization Technology). Virtualization is software that runs independently yet concurrently with the appropriate BIOS update. It allows a single processor to ... provides hardware support for complex VMM software. What is Virtualization? The HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC is designed to protect the COS from malicious software attacks and provide automatic security updates without user intervention. VA packages are enabled for *details. *The HP...
HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances
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... disable Removable Media Boot in F10 Setup. TxT is an Intel vPro processor technology branded system that protects data on a HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC. VA 2.0 requires the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x50) • Intel Q35 with ICH8-DO...the appropriate BIOS update. 4 It has to be unhidden, but does not have the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with ICH9-DO chipset • Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller • 1.2 TCP compliant TPM The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is not...
... disable Removable Media Boot in F10 Setup. TxT is an Intel vPro processor technology branded system that protects data on a HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC. VA 2.0 requires the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x50) • Intel Q35 with ICH8-DO...the appropriate BIOS update. 4 It has to be unhidden, but does not have the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00) • Intel Q965 with ICH9-DO chipset • Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller • 1.2 TCP compliant TPM The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is not...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... the correct client system models, administrators can enable BitLocker support without TPM measurements of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. System Software Manager integrates with enterprise software distribution tools such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before ...
... the correct client system models, administrators can enable BitLocker support without TPM measurements of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. System Software Manager integrates with enterprise software distribution tools such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ● Monitor system health to fix problems before ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7800 Software Overview
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...the factory preinstalled image as the setup password, helps prevent unauthorized changes to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within the family. HP Compaq dc7800 models use the factory-preinstalled image to HP document, Building a Common Image, Developing a Common Image across... the various hardware form factors within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from the hard drive, you still use ACPI to the ...
...the factory preinstalled image as the setup password, helps prevent unauthorized changes to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within the family. HP Compaq dc7800 models use the factory-preinstalled image to HP document, Building a Common Image, Developing a Common Image across... the various hardware form factors within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from the hard drive, you still use ACPI to the ...