Bios Recommendation; Hardware Requirements - Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC User Manual

The VT options are located in the Security tab in F10 Setup.
For the HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC, go to:
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Security > OS Security > Virtualization Technology (VTx)
For the HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC, go to:
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Security > System Security > Virtualization Technology (VTx)
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Security > System Security > Virtualization Technology Directed I/O (VTd)
If the processor supports Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TxT), then that option will also appear under
System Security below the VT options on a HP Compaq dc7800p Business PC. TxT is a processor fea-
ture that protects data on the system and verifies that the system is loading from a known safe state. TxT is
not required for VA2.0 or VA2.6.

BIOS Recommendation

HP recommends that administrators set an F10 Setup password and a MEBx password when deploying
Virtual Appliances. HP also recommends that IT administrators disable Removable Media Boot in
F10 Setup, located at: Storage > Storage Options > Removable Media Boot
This prevents malicious users from bypassing the SOS boot.

Hardware Requirements

An Intel vPro processor technology capable system is required to use a VA.
VA 2.0 requires the following hardware:
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Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x00)
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Intel Q965 with ICH8-DO chipset
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Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller
A TPM is needed for VA 2.0 is to hash the VA boot record. It has to be unhidden, but does not have to be
enabled.
VA 2.6 must have the following hardware:
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Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E6x50)
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Intel Q35 with ICH9-DO chipset
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Intel 82566DM Network Interface Controller
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1.2 TCP compliant TPM
The HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC is an Intel vPro processor technology branded system that meets
all Intel vPro processor technology hardware requirements and supports VA 2.0 and VA 2.6 with the
appropriate BIOS update.
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