Remote System Installation - HP Xw9300 - Workstation - 1 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

Remote System Installation

Remote System Installation lets you start and set up your system using the software and configuration
information located on a network server. This feature is usually used as a system setup and configuration
tool, and can be used for the following tasks:
• Deploying a software image on one or more new PCs
• Formatting a hard drive
• Installing application software or drivers
• Updating the operating system, application software, or drivers
To initiate Remote System Installation, press F12 when the F12=Network Service Boot message
appears in the lower-right corner of the HP logo screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to continue the
process. The default boot order is a BIOS configuration setting that can be changed to always attempt to
PXE boot.
HP and Altiris have partnered to provide tools designed to make the task of corporate PC deployment and
management easier and less time-consuming, ultimately lowering the total cost of ownership and making
HP PCs the most manageable client PCs in the enterprise environment.
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