Introduction - HP dc7800 - Convertible Minitower PC Setup And Configuration Manual

Introduction

The HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC uses Intel vPro processor technology* to simplify PC management
and reduce IT-related expenditures. Intel vPro processor technology is a combination of Active Manage-
ment Technology (AMT) and Intel Virtualization Technology (VT), which allows for improved management
of PC systems and enhanced security. This white paper assumes some basic knowledge of Intel AMT and
Intel VT.
AMT provides Out-of-Band (OOB) remote access to a system regardless of the system power state or oper-
ating system condition as long as the system is connected to a power source and a network. AMT is a
hardware and firmware platform resident solution relying upon the Management Engine (ME) within the
Intel Q965 and Q35 Express chipsets.
The following is a brief history of AMT evolution:
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AMT 1.0 - Introduced with the Intel 945 chipset, but was not shipped with HP Business PCs.
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AMT 2.0 - Introduced with the Intel Q965 chipset and was shipped with HP Compaq dc7700p Busi-
ness PCs.
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AMT 2.1 - Introduced in March 2007 and was shipped with HP Compaq dc7700p Business PCs.
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AMT 2.2 - Will be available as a Web download in the Fall of 2007 with HP Compaq dc7700p
Business PCs.
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AMT 3.0 - Introduced with the Intel Q35 Express chipset and will be shipped with HP Compaq
d7800p systems.
AMT 3.0 is an important update that provides many new features when compared to the existing AMT
2.x feature set. HP has updated this white paper to include the new features of AMT 3.0.
By default, AMT shipping on the HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC will be inactive. It must be set up and
configured in the system before it can be used. The setup and configuration process is also known as pro-
visioning. There are two methods of AMT set up and configuration:
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Small Business (SMB) mode
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Enterprise mode
This white paper details Small Business mode and Enterprise mode setup and configuration for the client
PC along with the usage of a Setup and Configuration Server (SCS) in Enterprise mode. Please consult
with your Management Console ISV provider for details regarding installation procedures for a Setup and
Configuration Server.
Basic knowledge of Intel AMT and networking are required.
Please refer to
www.hp.com
paq dc7800p Business PCs and new Intel vPro processor technology.
*The HP dc7800p PC is enabled for Intel vPro Processor Technology. Some functionality of this technology, such as Intel Active Man-
agement Technology and Intel Virtualization Technology, requires additional 3rd party software to run. Availability of future "virtual
appliance" applications for Intel vPro Processor Technology is dependant on 3rd party software providers. Compatibility of this gen-
eration of Intel vPro Processor Technology-based hardware with future "virtual appliances" and the Microsoft Windows Vista operat-
ing system is yet to be determined.
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