HP D330 HP Business Desktop BIOS
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...12 Thermal and Power Management...13 Balancing thermal and acoustic requirements 13 Saving power and money ...13 Enabling future power savings ...14 Serviceability...14 Problem diagnosis and resolution 14 Detailed service information...16 Upgrades and Recovery ...16 Local BIOS update...16 - HP D330 | 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 - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 3
overview of the features provided or enabled by HP Business Desktop BIOS. It explains how HP's BIOS solutions for Business Desktops address the following customer concerns: • Deployment and manageability • Stability • Security • Thermal and power management • Serviceability • Upgrades and recovery 3 - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 4
can be set as part of the replicated settings. (The Business Desktop BIOS Utility for Replicated Setup SoftPaq contains these tools and additional information at http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/hpcpqdt/us/download/18040.html.) Remote computer configuration The HP BIOS enables the network - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 5
the HP Business Desktop computer to be remotely powered on, restarted, or powered off by a system administrator. The HP BIOS also allows the system to be configured for regular, unattended power-up-the unit can be powered on at a specific time and day of the week. These features can be controlled - HP D330 | 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 - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 7
policies will usually be put in place to adapt this model to the specific needs of each organization. This allows the proper balance between security and ease of use. The HP BIOS plays a vital role in enabling each part of the security model and has the flexibility to let the system administrator - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 8
) Diskette Write Protect TPM support Removal of hardware devices Hoodlock Control Computer startup by unauthorized users Power-on Password User Smart Card Virus threats on Master Boot Record MBR Security Attacks on BIOS Settings Setup Password Administrator Smart Card Flash of rogue computer - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 9
HP Business Desktop BIOS supports five different user credentials: 1. Setup password-sometimes called the administrator password, controls updates to BIOS options (F10 setup) and BIOS configuration and can be used in place of the power change BIOS settings and anyone can make BIOS flash upgrades. A - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 10
on most HP Business Desktops to prevent access to the BIOS flash memory by any software other than the BIOS. This hardware traps any attempts to update the flash memory that do not originate from the BIOS itself. BIOS images that work with HP Windows-based BIOS update tools (flash tools), such - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 11
BIOS, since the 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 either chipset or motherboard hardware to hide I/O (input/output) ports from the OS or disable mass storage controllers or devices. - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 12
hardware The BIOS provides control with two types of physical security: hood latch and hood sensor. The hood latch is an electronically controlled mechanism that locks process • Ignore any chassis hood removal Overall BIOS security picture The following diagram represents the various security levels - HP D330 | 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 enable - HP D330 | 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 - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 15
Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD that shipped with the computer for more information. Problem alerts are provided for the following failures: HP BIOS Diagnostic Codes Problem Computer Reaction Processor Thermal Protection Activated Power LED blinks RED 2 times, one every second, - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 16
(HP Compaq Business d530 PC example). The following sections provide a brief description of the various BIOS upgrade options and recovery mechanisms: • Local BIOS update • BIOS update while in Windows • Remote BIOS update • Fail-safe flash recovery One key feature of all HP BIOS upgrade methods - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 17
from a failed flashing of the computer BIOS. If the BIOS image fails the POST integrity test after being updated, the boot block code automatically executes, warns the user of the failure, and provides the minimum amount of support necessary to allow the HP Business Desktop computer to boot from - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 18
.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 hardware and BIOS capable - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 19
.compaq.com /pub/products/deskt ops/whitepapers/DPS WhitePaper_092299. doc HP developed the DST in collaboration with several leading hard drive manufacturers and it was standardized the industry standards body ANSI. The Drive Self Test was integrated as part of the ANSI ATA/ATAPI-5 specification - HP D330 | HP Business Desktop BIOS - Page 20
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 part of the ATA/ATAPI - HP D330 | 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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