Compaq d530 HP Business Desktop BIOS
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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 - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 2
BIOS update while in Windows 17 Remote BIOS update...17 Fail-safe flash recovery ...17 Industry Standards ...18 Summary ...20 For More Information ...21 - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 3
industry and de facto standards (refer to Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs, a white paper, at www.hp.com). External test certifications, such as Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL), help assure the customer that the HP Business Desktop computers' BIOS meets industry partner's testing criteria - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 4
hp.com/support/files/hpcpqdt/us/download/18040.html.) Remote computer configuration The HP BIOS enables the network administrator to perform some functions over the network instead of manually. In this way, the administrator can control HP Business Desktop the HP all HP Business Desktop computers - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 5
Desktop computer will issue heartbeat (indicates the computer is running fine), temperature problem, chassis intrusion, boot failure, memory failure, and processor failure alerts. The BIOS will also accept remote ASF requests to restart, shutdown, or wake up the system over the network. The HP - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 6
support for global enterprise computing (see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation CD that shipped with the computer). HP Business Desktop computer products can be deployed throughout a global enterprise without having to update the BIOS language or install a geography-specific - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 7
production versions. Normal problem fixes and updates are made available on www.hp.com and can be customer's software images or environment. HP BIOS fully supports Intel's Stable Image Platform Program http://h18000.www1.hp.com/solutions/pcsolutions/pcn.html for specific computer notifications. - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 8
Network Service Boot -> Boot Source Network Service Boot -> Disable Boot Order -> Device Disable DriveLock (for MultiBay HDD) IDE/SATA controller -> Disable USB port -> Disable Power Protect TPM support Removal of hardware devices Hoodlock Control Computer startup by unauthorized users Power-on - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 9
removal of sensitive data. User authentication The HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. Setup password- power-on password typed by the user. NOTE: for desktops, DriveLock is supported on Multibay only, not standard hard drives. 4. User Smart Card-Takes place of power - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 10
memory, including flash memory, on some computers. When this happens, the computer motherboard may have to be replaced because the computer may not be able to restart. The HP BIOS uses hardware mechanisms on most HP Business Desktops in this category are 1. Network Service Boot (enable/disable) 2. - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 11
power-on password is stored in the BIOS flash memory. For this reason some users may choose to make their DriveLock password different from the power will replace the typed-in passwords. BIOS either chipset or motherboard hardware to hide port, USB port(s), network connection, and audio. The - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 12
Physically securing the platform hardware The BIOS provides control with two types of physical security: hood latch and hood sensor. The hood latch is an electronically controlled picture The following diagram represents the various security levels and interactions enabled by the HP BIOS. 12 - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 13
. Using the industrystandard Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification (see ACPI specifications at http://www.acpi.info/spec.htm), the HP BIOS enables the operating system to control the computer's power level safely and efficiently. The HP BIOS helps the business customer safely - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 14
service information Problem diagnosis and resolution HP Business Desktop computers, designed with the HP BIOS, provide information to aid the user in diagnosing problems. Visual alerts are produced by blinking the power LED light red instead of the normal green color. Audio beep alerts are supported - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 15
Power Failure (power supply is overloaded) Power LED blinks red 4 times, one every second, followed by a 2-second pause. Pre-video Memory Error Power LED blinks RED 5 times, one every second, followed by a 2-second pause. Also 5 simultaneous beeps will be heard. Pre-video Graphics Error Power - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 16
HP Business Desktop computers for the constantly changing enterprise environment. Each BIOS upgrade is packaged into a SoftPaq deliverable and made available on www.hp.com. The SoftPaq contains detailed instructions to perform BIOS updates in any of the available formats (HP Compaq Business d530 PC - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 17
instructions and downloads. The SoftPaq can also be distributed through HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) and Altiris Notification Server to remotely target, distribute, and update the HP BIOS on network HP Business Desktop computers. The HP , if video support is available. Most computers require that - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 18
(ACPI)* http://www.acpi.info /spec.htm ACPI allows operating system controlled configuration and Power Management. This interface is necessary to fully unleash the power of Windows operating system products. HP provided early critical input to the specification and supplied on of the first ACPI - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 19
Site Standard's value to the product Desktop Management Interface (DMI) This specification defines how computers present management information so that management applications can obtain detailed configuration input without resorting to errorprone probing methods. HP is a founding member of DMTF - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 20
transactions and more efficient cabling for the desktop computer. SMART (Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives SMART is an early warning system for pending drive problems. HP led the development effort and co-authored the specifications for SMART hard drives, which became - Compaq d530 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 21
For More Information For more information about HP Business Desktop computers, visit our website at www.hp.com. For the HP sales office nearest you, refer to your local phone directory, or call the HP regional office listed below. Corporate and North American headquarters Hewlett-Packard 3000
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HP Business Desktop BIOS
HP BIOS Philosophy
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HP Business Desktop BIOS Features
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Deployment and Manageability
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Installing a new computer
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Remote computer configuration
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Remote problem alerts and reaction
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Remote computer inventory
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Remote computer control
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Multilanguage support
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Booting from various media
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Stability
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Minimizing changes to stable products
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BIOS change notification in advance
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Security
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Securing trust
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Preboot security is vital to OS security
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User authentication
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Securing the Trusted Platform State (TPS)
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Securing the BIOS flash
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Securing startup
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Securing portable data
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Smart cards
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Preventing unauthorized data removal
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Physically securing the platform hardware
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Overall BIOS security picture
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Thermal and Power Management
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Balancing thermal and acoustic requirements
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Saving power and money
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Enabling future power savings
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Serviceability
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Problem diagnosis and resolution
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Detailed service information
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Upgrades and Recovery
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Local BIOS update
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