HP Dc7800 vPro Prerequisites and Trade-offs for the dc7800p Business PC with I - Page 2

Introduction Intel vPro processor technology* is a new technology designed to revolutionize the digital office. Intel vPro Technology allows for remote management of a PC regardless of system power state or operating system condition, as long as the system is attached to AC power and a network. Intel vPro also improves system security against malicious software attacks. Intel vPro's goal is to simplify back-office management and reduce IT-related expenditures. As with any substantial new technology, questions arise about the requirements to utilize Intel vPro's benefits. There are certain prerequisites to use the features, and certain trade-offs that the IT professional should understand before deploying Intel vPro technology branded systems. This white paper assumes some basic knowledge of AMT (Active Management Technology) and Intel Virtualization Technology compatible with Intel vPro processor technology. The following provides a brief history of AMT evolution: • AMT 1.0 - Introduced with the Intel 945 chipset, but not shipped with HP Business PCs. • AMT 2.0 - Introduced with the Intel Q965 chipset and shipped with HP Compaq dc7700p Business PCs. • AMT 2.1 - Introduced in March 2007 and shipped with HP Compaq dc7700p Business PCs. • AMT 2.2 - Will be available as a Web download in the Fall of 2007 with the HP Compaq dc7700p Business PCs. • AMT 3.0 - Introduced with the Intel Q35 chipset and will be shipped with HP Compaq d7800p sys- tems. AMT 3.0 provides many new features over AMT 2.x. This white paper includes the new features of AMT 3.0 for the HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC. Virtual Appliance (VA) is minimally covered in this white paper. For detailed VA coverage, read the HP Compaq Business PCs with Intel vPro Processor Technology and Virtual Appliances white paper, available on www.hp.com. * The HP dc7700p PC is enabled for Intel vPro Processor Technology. Some functionality of this technology, such as Intel Active Management Technology and Intel Virtualization Technology, requires additional 3rd party software in to run. Availability of future "virtual appliance" applications for Intel vPro Processor Technology is dependant on 3rd party software providers. Compatibility of this generation of Intel vPro Processor Technology-based hardware with future "virtual appliances" and Microsoft Windows Vista operating system is yet to be determined. Prerequisites An Intel vPro processor technology branded system has hardware, software, and firmware prerequisites. Hardware An Intel vPro technology system with AMT 3.0 requires the following hardware: • Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x50) • Intel Q35 with ICH9-DO chipset 2