Introduction - HP dc7900 - Convertible Minitower PC Setup And Configuration Manual

Introduction

The HP Compaq dc7900 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.
Intel vPro processor technology no longer supports Virtual Appliances. This is a change from previous
generations of HP Compaq dx7 Business PCs with Intel vPro processor technology.
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, Q35, and Q45 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.
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AMT 3.2 - Introduced with the HP Compaq dc7800p April 2008 Refresh.
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AMT 5.0 - Introduced with the Intel Q45 Express chipset and shipped with HP Compaq dc7900 sys-
tems.
AMT 5.0 is an important update that provides new features over the existing AMT 3.x feature set. This
white paper has been updated to include the new features of AMT 5.0.
By default, AMT shipping on the HP Compaq dc7900 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 dc7900 Business PCs and new Intel vPro processor technology.
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