Network Management Console Software; Firmware; Setup And Configuration - HP dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC Information Manual

ME FW has the strings for device identification. IDE-R devices use the same mechanism as real IDE
devices in Windows XP.
There may be a driver file associated with IDE-R in the future to assist with enumeration issues when in
Compatibility mode for SATA hard drives.
Other Operating System Support
A firmware update will be made available sometime after the HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC
launches that will include Vista AMT support. The HP dc7700p PC is enabled for Intel vPro Technology.
There are no plans for Intel vPro technology to support Vista Virtual Appliances. There is no support or
Windows XP Pro x64 or older Microsoft operating systems.

Network Management Console Software

Providers of Network Management Console Software will need to update their current products to take
advantage of new Intel vPro Technology, including AMT and future Virtual Appliances. Customers using
network management console software should consult with the ISV they use regarding availability of
updated software.

Firmware

To support future updates, the system BIOS may require an upgrade. Initial units shipped may not have
full system BIOS support for the Vista operating system and XP-based virtual appliances. ME firmware
may require an upgrade as well. Please check the HP support site for updated system BIOS, and work
with your management console vendor for required ME firmware updates.
Initial HP dc7700p systems were shipped with the second generation Active Management Technology:
AMT 2.0.
To take advantage of AMT 2.1 features, upgrade the system BIOS to at least BIOS 2.09 and ME firmware
to at least ME firmware 2.1.0.1031. See the HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1
Firmware Update white paper at
ME firmware.
VT is disabled by default in F10 Setup. You must enable it before you can use a third party Virtual Appli-
ance. The VT option is located in F10 Setup under the following selections:
Security > OS Security > Intel Virtualization Technology

Setup and Configuration

All Intel vPro technology branded systems should be set up before deployment to enable AMT. AMT setup
and configuration is also known as Provisioning.
There are several ways to set up a system:
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Purchase configured (pre-provisioned) systems from HP.
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Use a USB key in conjunction with a setup and configuration server console for one-touch deploy-
ment.
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Manually enter the data into the MEBx (Management Engine BIOS Extension) setup module.
www.hp.com for more information about updating the system BIOS and
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