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After you enter a valid timeout value, exit the MEBx to allow the new configuration to take affect. The tim-

eout value applies only to AMT monitoring of systems during sleep states such as Suspend to RAM (S3/

Stand by), Suspend to Disk (S4/Hibernation), or Soft Off (S5). This value will not affect the power draw

for AMT functionality while the system is active.

Will I lose my AMT setup configurations when updating ME firmware?

Any AMT configurations created with the AMT 2.0 image are maintained after the update process to

AMT 2.1. ME firmware updates do not modify any data previously stored by the ME. Any new configura-

tion options that are available only in AMT 2.1 and beyond are initialized to a default value.

Updating PC BIOS

Will I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS?

F10 setup configuration options, passwords, and settings are not lost during BIOS update or restore.

How do I update my PC BIOS in Windows XP or Vista?

In single PC situations, the user or administrator should use the HPQFlash executable. For a system admin-

istrator with a network of Windows business PCs to update, HPQFlash can be deployed through the use

of System Software Manager (SSM) to update 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 should be included in the same directory as the utility and driver with the name for-

mat XXX_MMmm.bin. The user can execute the utility by simply typing

flashbin

. The current PC BIOS

will be examined for compatibility with the binary image. If the BIOS image file is an older BIOS version

that the current PC BIOS, the user will be warned. After the user confirms that the BIOS upgrade/restore

should proceed, the utility will begin the flashing process. The user will be warned not to reboot or power

cycle the PC during the flash process. However, if the process is interrupted or does not complete success-

fully, the business PC flash recovery process will automatically activate upon reboot. After the BIOS

upgrade process has successfully completed, the user must reboot or power cycle the PC for the new BIOS

image to take affect.

The Flashbin utility must be executed in a DOS environment. If the user does not have DOS bootable

media available, a USB flash media (Disk On Key - DOK) or CD can be created to deliver the Flashbin

utility, driver, and BIOS image.

If the administrator/setup password has been established on the business PC, the Flashbin utility driver

must be assigned the password. Assign Password (Assignpw.exe) can be used with DOS Flash if an

administrative/setup password has been previously set on the target PC. To assign a password to DOS

Flash, change directories to the directory that contains Flashbin.exe and type

assignpw flsh.cpu

.

You will be prompted to type in the password. Press

Enter

after you have typed in the password. You

may use the

Backspace

key to correct mistakes. You will then be prompted to confirm the password that

you just entered. Pressing

Enter

before any password keys have been typed in will unassign the previ-

Section	Page
HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update	1
Introduction	2
AMT 2.1 Specific Changes	2
What is changing in the system upgrade process for AMT 2.1?	2
1. Update the ME firmware to 2.1.0.1029 or later.	2
2. Update the system BIOS firmware to version 2.0x or later.	2
3. Configure the ME firmware “Idle Timeout” to allow lower ME power states during OOB inactivity.	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 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?	8
Updating PC BIOS	8
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?	9
What steps are necessary to execute the HPQFlash utility?	12
What are the steps necessary to execute the HPQPwsd utility?	14
Updating - General Questions	15
What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery?	15
1. Obtain a blank CD and place it in the CD-R/RW drive.	15
2. Execute BIOS.iso to launch the CD burning software.	15
3. To make the BIOS binary image CD, follow instructions provided by the application.	15
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.	15
5. Follow the procedures detailed in the \	15
What steps are necessary to create a bootable USB flash media (disk-on key) for BIOS update?	15
1. 6860	15
2. 786A	15
3. 786B	15
4. 786C	15
5. 786D	16
6. 786E	16
1. Press F10 at boot time to enter Setup.	16
2. Select File > System Information to verify the correct system BIOS.	16
1. HP Drive Key.	16
2. M-Systems USB DiskOnKey(R).	16
1. Turn off power to the computer.	16
2. Insert the USB flash media device into any of the computer USB ports.	16
3. Insert Startup diskette or DOS Bootable diskette into the floppy drive.	16
4. Turn on power to the computer to boot from the Startup diskette.	16
5. Run Fdisk from the A:\\ prompt by typing Fdisk and, then pressing Enter.	16
6. If prompted, select Yes to enable Large Disk support and answer Yes to any other questions that appear on the screen.	16
7. Select option 5 to show multiple drives in the system. Write down the partition drive letter that has been assigned to the USB flash media device. The drive letter is required to complete step 9. The drive letter should also display the re...	16
8. Exit the Fdisk program by pressing the Esc key several times until you are back to the A:\\ prompt.	16
9. At the A:\\ prompt, type Sys X: where X: is the drive letter for the USB flash media device noted in Step 7 above. Reconfirm that you have entered the correct drive letter for the USB flash media device. If confirmed, press Enter. You will ...	16
10. Remove the diskette and reboot the system. Do not remove the USB flash media device from the port it was originally inserted.	16
11. The system will boot the USB flash media device as drive C:	16
12. Any of the supported systems can now be booted from this USB flash media device.	16
What steps are necessary to use SSM for BIOS update?	17
What steps are necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update?	17
1. Copy Flashbin.exe, Adminpw.exe, and BIOS image to the server.	17
2. Create Flash.bat.	17
3. Create the Altiris ROM Flash Event.	17
4. Connect the Client PC to the Altiris Console.	17
1. Create a ROMFlash folder in the Altiris eXpress folder	17
2. Copy the following files to the ROMFlash folder:	17
1. Open a command box by clicking Start > Run, and typing cmd.	17
2. Type cd\\express	17
3. Type cd ROMFlash	17
4. Type edit flash.bat	17
5. Type in the following, where [Altiris Sever Name] is the name of the server:	17
6. Save the file.	17
7. Exit Cmd.	17
1. Select File > New > Event. This creates a new Event in the Events frame (bottom, left section)	18
2. Type in the name of the Event: ROM Flash	18
3. Double-click the new event to display an Event Properties form.	18
4. Click Add.	18
5. Select Run Script to display a new form	18
6. Select Run the script from file:	18
7. Click on the folder button. This is the button to the right of Run the script from file button and has an image of a folder on it.	18
8. Select the file “flash.bat“ created in the previous section.	18
9. Click Open.	18
10. Select DOS (from BootWorks).	18
11. Click OK.	18
12. The Events Properties Form should show:	18
13. Click OK.	18
1. Connect the client PC to the LAN with the Altiris Server.	18
2. On the client: Access the Altiris eXpress folder on the server:	18
3. Run Aclient.exe.	18
4. On the server:	18
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?	19
What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate?	20
Can I modify the BIOS POST splash screen?	20
Summary	21

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