HP Deskpro 6000 Software Reference Guide for the Compaq Deskpro Family of Pers - Page 4

Software Reference Guide

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ONTENTS

preface

Using This Guide

Symbols and Conventions

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chapter 1

Getting Started

Installing Your Operating System

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1-1

Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98

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1-1

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0

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1-1

Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Over a Network

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1-2

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

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1-2

Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette

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1-3

Using the Emergency Repair Diskette

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1-3

Registration

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1-4

chapter 2

Compaq Software

Software

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2-1

Compaq Computer Setup Utilities and Diagnostic Features

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2-2

Computer Setup Utilities

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2-2

Using Computer Setup Utilities

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2-3

Computer Diagnostics

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2-9

Create a Diagnostics Diskette

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2-9

Computer Checkup (TEST)

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2-9

View System Information (INSPECT)

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2-10

Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT)

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2-11

Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition

(Compaq Diagnostics for Windows)

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2-12

Using Compaq Insight Personal Edition

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2-13

Running Diagnostic Tests

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2-14

Protecting Your Software

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2-15

Ordering Backup Diskettes

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2-15

The Compaq Restore CD

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2-16

chapter 3

Intelligent Manageability

Initial Configuration and Deployment

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3-2

Remote System Installation

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3-2

Asset Tracking and Security

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3-3

Section	Page
Notice	3
CONTENTS	4
USING THIS GUIDE	6
GETTING STARTED	8
Installing Your Operating System	8
Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98	8
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0	8
Installing Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Over a Network	9
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers	9
Creating an Emergency Repair Diskette	10
Using the Emergency Repair Diskette	10
Registration	11
COMPAQ SOFTWARE	12
Software	12
Compaq Computer Setup Utilities and Diagnostic Features	13
Computer Setup Utilities	13
Using Computer Setup Utilities	14
Computer Diagnostics	20
Create a Diagnostics Diskette	20
Computer Checkup (TEST)	20
View System Information (INSPECT)	21
Using Computer Checkup (TEST) or View System Information (INSPECT)	22
Enhanced Compaq Insight Personal Edition (Compaq Diagnostics for Windows)	23
Using Compaq Insight Personal Edition	24
Running Diagnostic Tests	25
Protecting Your Software	26
Ordering Backup Diskettes	26
The Compaq Restore CD	27
INTELLIGENT MANAGEABILITY	28
Initial Configuration and Deployment	29
Remote System Installation	29
Asset Tracking and Security	30
Security Features Overview	30
Password Security	32
Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup	32
Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup	33
Entering a Power-On Password	33
Changing a Power-On or Setup Password	34
Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password	34
National Keyboard Delimiter Characters	35
Clearing Passwords	35
Smart Cover Sensor	36
Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level	36
Smart Cover Lock	37
Locking the Smart Cover Lock	37
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock	37
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key	38
QuickLock/QuickBlank	39
Enabling QuickLock and QuickBlank	39
Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse Interface	39
Enabling the Keyboard and Mouse Interface	39
The Cable Lock Provision	39
Fault Notification and Recovery	40
Pentium II Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty	40
SMART Hard Drive Fault Prediction	40
Ultra ATA Integrity Monitoring	41
ECC Fault Prediction and Prefailure Warranty	41
Proactive Backup	41
Surge-Tolerant Power Supply	42
Thermal Sensor	42
Software Updating and Management	43
Remote ROM Flash	43
Using Remote ROM Flash	44
FailSafe Boot Block ROM	44
Keyboard Light Combinations	46
Remote Security Management	47
Remote Wakeup and Remote Shutdown	47
Replicating Your Setup	48
Dual-State Power Button	49
Power Management	50
Enhanced Support Software CD and World Wide Web Site	50
Compaq Integrated Software	52
Universal Driver Manager	52
Building Blocks and Partners	53
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)	53
Compaq Insight Manager and the Insight Management Agents	53
Compaq Management Solutions Partners Program	54

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