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    Desktop Management Guide Business PCs Document Part Number: 391759-001 May 2005 This guide provides definitions and instructions for using security and Intelligent Manageability features that are preinstalled on some models.
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    © Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the
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    Building Blocks and Partners 23 Asset Tracking and Security 24 Password Security 28 Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup 28 Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup 29 DriveLock 34 Smart Cover Sensor 35 Smart Cover Lock 37 Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com iii
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    Contents Cable Lock Provision 39 Fingerprint Identification Technology 39 Fault Notification and Recovery 39 Drive Protection System 40 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply 40 Thermal Sensor 40 Index iv www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    and deployment ■ Remote system installation ■ Software updating and management ■ ROM flash ■ Asset tracking and security ■ Fault notification and recovery ✎ Support for specific features described in this guide may vary by model or software version. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 1
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    Desktop Management Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment The computer comes with a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software "unbundling" process, the computer is ready to use. You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and
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    PCs ■ Remotely updating the system BIOS in flash ROM ("Remote ROM Flash" on page 13) ■ Configuring the system BIOS settings To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12 = Network Service Boot message appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the instructions
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    ■ Dantz Backup and Recovery ■ HP Proactive Change Notification ■ HP Subscriber's Choice HP System Software Manager HP System Software Manager (SSM) is a free utility that automates remote deployment of device drivers and BIOS updates for your networked HP business PCs. When SSM runs, it silently
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    aspects of HP client systems. Use HP Client Manager to: ■ Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings ■ Monitor system health to fix problems before they occur ■ Install drivers and BIOS updates without visiting each PC ■ Remotely configure BIOS and security
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    . ■ HP Local Recovery, a client backup/recovery utility, is available for free with HP business PCs. ■ Altiris Connector for HP OpenView provides client inventory and event integration with HP OpenView Network Node Manager, Operations, and Service Desk. 6 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    PCs, handhelds, thin clients, and Windows and Linux servers plus rich integration with HP enterprise management tools. HP offers extensive training and services expertise available from the HP Services 100% right, all the time. HP OpenView Management Suite for Desktops using Radia is proven by
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    desktop computers from any location ■ Integrate with HP OpenView Service HP OpenView Management Suite for Desktops using Radia, visit http://managementsoftware.hp.com/ products/radia_mdsk/index.html. HP Local Recovery Local Recovery provides data and system file protection for HP business desktops
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    Local Recovery is available for free with HP business PCs. Two additional client recovery products are also available. Upgrading to these products provides you with additional recovery features: ■ Local Recovery Pro-Provides all the capabilities of Local Recovery plus support for backup and recovery
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    Desktop Management Guide Dantz Retrospect Express Dantz Retrospect Express protects a single Windows desktop or notebook computer. Retrospect Express allows recovery from data loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error, damaged hardware, hardware upgrades, hackers, and lost or stolen
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    's Choice Subscriber's Choice is a client-based service from HP. Based on your profile, HP will supply you with personalized product tips, feature articles, and/or driver and support alerts/notifications. Subscriber's Choice Driver and Support Alerts/Notifications will deliver E-mails notifying you
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    ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important to ensure the operating integrity of the computer. Should you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page, http:/www.hp.com/support/files. Ä CAUTION: For maximum
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    HPQFlash The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system BIOS of individual PCs from a Windows operating system. For more information on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of the computer when prompted. Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode
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    easily copy one setup configuration to other computers of the same model. This allows for faster, more consistent configuration of multiple computers. ✎ Both procedures require a diskette drive or a supported USB flash media device, such as an HP Drive Key. 14 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    Desktop Management Guide Copying to Single Computer Ä CAUTION: A setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption may result if source and target computers are not the same model. For example, do not copy the setup configuration from a dc7xxx PC to a dx7xxx PC. 1. Select a setup
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    Desktop Management Guide Copying to Multiple Computers Ä CAUTION: A setup configuration is model-specific. File system corruption may result if source and target computers are not the same model. For example, do not copy the setup configuration from a dc7xxx PC to a dx7xxx PC. This method takes a
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    USB flash media device. 8. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette or USB flash media device. To obtain this utility, go to tap://welcome.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of the computer. 9. On the configuration diskette
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    the computer to boot to the DOS diskette. 4. Run FDISK from the A:\ prompt by typing FDISK and pressing Enter. If prompted, click Yes (Y) to enable large disk support. 5. Enter Choice [5] to display the /S X: where X represents the drive letter noted before. 18 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    PCs may not be bootable from a USB flash media device. If the default boot order in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive, the computer can be booted from a USB flash media device. Otherwise, a bootable diskette must be used. Desktop Management Guide www.hp
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    Desktop Management Guide 1. If there are any PCI cards in the system that have SCSI, ATA RAID or SATA drives attached, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Ä CAUTION: The power cord MUST be unplugged. 2. Open the computer and remove the PCI cards. 3. Insert the USB flash media device
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    have used a DOS version from Windows 9x, you may see a brief Windows logo screen. If you do not want this screen, add a zero-length file named LOGO.SYS to the root directory of the USB flash media device. Return to "Copying to Multiple Computers" on page 16. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 21
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    Desktop Management Guide Dual-State Power Button With Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled, the power button can function either as an on/off switch or as a standby button. The stand-by feature does not completely turn off power, but instead causes the computer the computer
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    Desktop Management Guide World Wide Web Site HP engineers rigorously test and debug software developed by HP and third-party suppliers, and develop operating system specific support software, to ensure performance, compatibility, and reliability for HP computers. When making the transition to new or
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    and instructions on using the Computer Setup Utilities. ■ Remotely, using HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager. This software enables the secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command-line utility. 24 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    Diagnostics CD for more information. ✎ For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. Support for security features may vary depending on the specific computer configuration. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 25
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    ), and SCSI controllers (some models). ✎ For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. Support for security features may vary depending on the specific computer configuration. 26 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    Diagnostics CD for more information. ✎ For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. Support for security features may vary depending on the specific computer configuration. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 27
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    time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. 3.Select Security, then select Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. 28 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    security reasons, the characters you type do not appear on the screen. If you enter the password incorrectly, a broken key icon appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the computer, then turn it on again before you can continue. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 29
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    Desktop Management Guide Entering a Setup Password If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide at www.hp.com. If a setup password has been established on the computer, you will be prompted to enter it each time you run Computer
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    time you turn on the computer. ✎ Refer to the "National Keyboard Delimiter Characters" on page 33 for information about the alternate delimiter characters. The power-on password and setup password may also be changed using the Security options in Computer Setup. Desktop Management Guide www.hp
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    Desktop Management Guide Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide at www.hp.com. 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer. 2.
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    access the computer. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions on clearing passwords. If the system is equiped with an embedded security device, refer to the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide at www.hp.com. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com
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    drive is present, POST will require a password to unlock the device. If a power-on password is set and it matches the device's user password, POST will not prompt the user to re-enter the password. Otherwise, the user will be prompted to enter a DriveLock 34 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    Sensor CoverRemoval Sensor, available on some models, is a combination of hardware and software technology that can alert you when the computer cover or side panel has been removed. There are three levels of protection, as described in the following table. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 35
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    , the screen displays a message indicating that the computer cover or side panel has been removed. You must enter the setup password to continue. ✎ These settings can be changed using Computer Setup. For more information about Computer Setup, see the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the
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    press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to access the utility. 3. Select Security > Smart Cover > Cover Lock > Lock option. 4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com 37
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    : ■ Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider. ■ Call the appropriate number listed in the warranty. For more information about using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, consult the Hardware Reference Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. 38 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    so that the computer can be physically secured to a work area. For illustrated instructions, please see the Hardware Reference Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD. Fingerprint Identification Technology Eliminating the need to enter user passwords, HP Fingerprint Identification Technology
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    is a hardware and software feature that tracks the internal temperature of the computer. This feature displays a warning message when the normal range is exceeded, which gives you time to take action before internal components are damaged or data is lost. 40 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    29 setup password 30 F FailSafe Key caution 38 ordering 38 fault notification 39 fingerprint identification technology 39 H hard drives, diagnostic tool 40 HP Client Management Solutions 1-5 HP Client Manager Software 1-5 HP Drive Key see also DiskOnKey Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com Index
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    38 P password changing 31 clearing 33 deleting 32 power-on 29 security 28 setup 28, 30 PC deployment password 28 settings, setup of 24 Smart Cover Lock 37 to 38 Smart Cover Sensor 35 setup initial 2 replicating 14 setup password changing 31 deleting 32 Index-2 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide
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    media device, bootable 17 to 21 W Web sites Fingerprint Identification Technology 39 HPQFlash 13 PC deployment 2 Proactive Change Notification 11 Remote ROM Flash 13 replicating setup 17 ROM Flash 12 software support 23 Subscriber's Choice 11 Desktop Management Guide www.hp.com Index Index-3
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Desktop Management Guide
Business PCs
Document Part Number: 391759-001
May 2005
This guide provides definitions and instructions for using security and
Intelligent Manageability features that are preinstalled on some
models.