HP Dc7700 HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update
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- HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 1
2 AMT 2.1 Specific Changes 2 What is changing in the system upgrade process for AMT 2.1 2 What files and directories are in a BIOS dc7700 softpaq 3 In what operating systems can I update the PC BIOS and Management Engine Firmware? . . . 4 Updating ME Firmware 5 How do I update the ME firmware in - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 2
BIOS and ME flash scenarios. AMT 2.1 Specific Changes What is changing in the system upgrade process for AMT 2.1? To properly configure the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC with vPro technology for the AMT 2.1 functionality, the system must be altered in the following order: 1. Update the ME firmware - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 3
must be synchronized, the softpaq will contain the files necessary for updating both entities. Regardless of the upgrade manner chosen by the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in the event of a BIOS flash failure. The softpaq is executed by selecting the file SPXXXXX - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 4
). - FWUpdLcl.exe - Local DOS ME firmware update tool. • Local-Win (directory). - FWUpdLcl.exe - Local Windows ME firmware update tool. In what operating systems can I update the PC BIOS and Management Engine Firmware? You can update or restore the BIOS in Windows XP and Vista using the HPQFlash - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 5
work regardless of whether the ME firmware has been provisioned. If the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC with vPro technology has not been provisioned, this method is best for update ease. How do I update the ME firmware in Windows locally? The Windows tool (FWUpdLcl.exe) is used locally in a Command - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 6
to enter the Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) setup menu by pressing CTRL+P during BIOS POST. If an administrator password has been established in BIOS F10 setup, you must enter the administrator password to access the MEBx setup menu. If the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC with vPro technology - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 7
After you enter or establish the strong password, you can select Intel AMT Configuration > Idle Timeout. ME firmware images that have been field upgraded to AMT 2.1 initially have this value set to "0x0", which disables the ME from entering a lower power state during OOB system management. To enable - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 8
all the appropriate PCs. How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment? You can execute the Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) in a DOS environment to upgrade or restore a PC BIOS image. The utility uses a driver (flsh.cpu) for specific hardware flash operations. The BIOS binary image - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 9
is deleted from the client machines. To assign a new password, run the Assign Password utility again. How do I update the BIOS when not running Windows XP, Vista, or DOS? You can update BIOS using the F10 setup "Flash System ROM" feature. Reboot the PC and press F10 to enter setup. In the File - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 10
or media files, an error message is displayed and another media source can be selected. Once the desired binary image is selected and confirmed, the BIOS begins the flashing process. Do not interrupt the flash process. The percentage completion displays during the process. 10 - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 11
. The new BIOS code will not take effect until the PC is rebooted. Alternatively, the user or administrator can use a Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) to boot to a PXE server, such as Altiris. The Flashbin utility can be executed in the PXE DOS-like environment to perform the BIOS upgrade. 11 - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 12
. The user must have administrative privilege on the PC to proceed with the BIOS update. Otherwise, the application will respond with a warning message and exit without updating the BIOS image. If the PC has an administrative or setup password configured, HPQFlash will require the user to type - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 13
the older image to the PC if you click Next. If you select Next, the BIOS flashing process begins, and you are warned not to interrupt the flashing process. Interrupting the flashing process can corrupt the BIOS image. If the BIOS does not update successfully, the PC enters flash recovery when - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 14
recommended since the updated BIOS image will not take effect until the PC reboots. What are the steps necessary to execute the HPQPwsd utility? The HPQPswd application is executed in the Windows environment by selecting the HPQPswd.exe file. The initial HPQFlash application window - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 15
image CD, follow instructions provided by the application. 4. Place the newly created BIOS binary image CD in the CD drive of the computer to be updated or restored and cycle system power. 5. Follow the procedures detailed in the ""How do I update the BIOS when not running Windows XP, Vista, or DOS - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 16
this in your system: 1. Press F10 at boot time to enter Setup. 2. Select File > System Information to verify the correct system BIOS. • One of the USB flash media devices listed below: 1. HP Drive Key. 2. M-Systems USB DiskOnKey(R). • Microsoft Windows (Win 95 OSR2 or later) Startup diskette or - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 17
the System Software Manager Web site at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/ssmwp.html. What steps are necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update? This section contains instructions for using Altiris Deployment server to deliver a BIOS update. This information assumes that an Altiris Deployment server has - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 18
new event to display an Event Properties form. 4. Click Add. 5. Select Run Script to display a new form Console 1. Connect the client PC to the LAN with the Altiris instructions. When Aclient is properly installed and the system is connected to the Altiris Console, the Altiris icon in the Windows - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 19
continue with its current firmware image. What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used? Typical processors download code from the BIOS during initialization referred to as microcode. If a new, supported processor is installed in the business PC which requires a microcode currently - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 20
fixes. Major version number changes indicate a greater degree of change to the BIOS source code such as new feature additions, additional hardware support, or significant POST modifications. Can I modify the BIOS POST splash screen? The Image Flash (Flashi.exe) utility can be used to replace the - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 21
Summary HP's Business PC BIOS provides update methods to allow the user or administrator to manage the BIOS and ME upgrades in a flexible manner. ME firmware images can be updated locally in a DOS or Windows environment. HPQFlash offers a familiar, Windows application interface that allows the user - HP Dc7700 | HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 22
warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
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HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1
Firmware Update
Introduction
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AMT 2.1 Specific Changes
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What is changing in the system upgrade process for AMT 2.1?
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What files and directories are in a BIOS dc7700 softpaq?
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In what operating systems can I update the PC BIOS and Management Engine Firmware? . . .4
Updating ME Firmware
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How do I update the ME firmware in DOS locally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How do I update the ME firmware in Windows locally? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
How do I configure the ME Idle Timeout? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Will I lose my AMT setup configurations when updating ME firmware?
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Updating PC BIOS
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Will I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How do I update my PC BIOS in Windows XP or Vista? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How do I update the BIOS when not running Windows XP, Vista, or DOS?
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What steps are necessary to execute the HPQFlash utility? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
What are the steps necessary to execute the HPQPwsd utility?
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Updating - General Questions
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What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery?
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What steps are necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . . . .15
What steps are necessary to use SSM for BIOS update? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
What steps are necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
What if the PC does not complete the BIOS or ME flash process? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used?
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What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate?
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Can I modify the BIOS POST splash screen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21