HP Dx5150 - Compaq Business Desktop Management Manual
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- Page 1 Desktop Management Guide Business Desktops dx5150 Series Document Part Number: 375370-003 August 2005 This guide provides definitions and instructions for using security and HP Client Management Solutions features that are preinstalled on select models.
- Page 2 This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. Å...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Initial Configuration and Deployment ........2 Altiris Deployment Solution Agent . - Page 4 Contents Fault Notification and Recovery ..........24 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply.
- Page 5 Desktop Management Guide HP Client Management Solutions provides standards-based solutions for managing and controlling desktops, workstations, and notebook PCs in a networked environment. HP pioneered desktop manageability in 1995 with the introduction of the industry’s first fully manageable desktop personal computers. HP is a patent holder of manageability technology.
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Page 6: Initial Configuration And Deployment
Desktop Management Guide Initial Configuration and Deployment The computer comes with a preinstalled system software image. After a brief software “unbundling” process, the computer is ready to use. You may prefer to replace the preinstalled software image with a customized set of system and application software. There are several methods for deploying a customized software image. -
Page 7: Remote System Installation
Desktop Management Guide Remote System Installation Remote System Installation allows you to set up the system using the software and configuration information located on a network server by initiating the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). The Remote System Installation feature is usually used as a system setup and configuration tool, and can be used for the following tasks: ■... -
Page 8: Hp Client Manager
Desktop Management Guide HP Client Manager HP Client Manager is available free for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. SSM is integrated into HP Client Manager, and enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of HP client systems. HP Client Manager provides tight integration with HP Instant Support tools to reduce hardware troubleshooting time. -
Page 9: Hp Client Foundation Suite
Desktop Management Guide HP Client Foundation Suite The Foundation Suite has at its core, the Altiris Migration Suite which consists of Altiris Inventory Solution and Deployment Solution. The foundation suite adds a Quickstart page make setup easier and shorten the time to getting value out of the software. The foundation suite also includes HP Client Manager and the HP Systems Insight Manager connector. -
Page 10: Dantz Retrospect Express
Desktop Management Guide Dantz Retrospect Express Dantz Retrospect Express protects a single Windows desktop or notebook computer. Retrospect Express allows recovery from data loss due to viruses, newly installed software, user error, damaged hardware, hardware upgrades, hackers, and lost or stolen computers. It offers a choice between simple duplicates or progressive backups and an intuitive setup wizard to get you up and running in minutes. -
Page 11: Proactive Change Notification
Desktop Management Guide Backup Express also supports Disaster Recovery, which allows you to restart and recover your system in the event of a catastrophic failure (such as a hard drive failure or loss of data to a virus). By booting from the Disaster Recovery CD, you can return your system to its previous state before it became unusable. -
Page 12: Rom Flash
Desktop Management Guide Model (CIM), the DMTF has initiated end-of-life for DMI. Given other advancements in HP Client Management Solutions, HP Systems Insight Manager, and Microsoft's implementation of CIM, known as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), the HP Insight Management Agent is no longer being provided on new HP commercial desktop, workstation, and notebook models introduced after January 1, 2004. -
Page 13: Remote Rom Flash
Desktop Management Guide Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP computers directly from the centralized network management console. Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely, on multiple computers and personal computers, results in a consistent deployment of and greater control over HP PC ROM images over the network. -
Page 14: Replicating The Setup
Desktop Management Guide To recover the system after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: 1. If there is a diskette in the diskette drive or a CD in the CD drive, remove the diskette and CD and turn off the power. 2. -
Page 15: Creating A Bootable Device
Desktop Management Guide Creating a Bootable Device Supported USB Flash Media Device Supported devices, such as an HP Drive Key, have a preinstalled image to simplify the process of making them bootable. If the USB flash media device being used does not have this image, use the procedure later in this section (see “Unsupported USB Flash Media Device”... - Page 16 Desktop Management Guide 5. Enter Choice [ ] to display the drives in the system. The USB flash media device will be the drive that closely matches the size of one of the drives listed. It will usually be the last drive in the list.
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Page 17: Unsupported Usb Flash Media Device
Desktop Management Guide 12. Copy any files you saved in step 9 back to your USB flash media device. 13. Remove the diskette and reboot the computer. The computer will boot to the USB flash media device as drive C. ✎... - Page 18 Desktop Management Guide 3. Insert the USB flash media device into one of the computer's USB ports and remove all other USB storage devices except USB diskette drives. Close the computer cover. 4. Plug in the power cord and turn on the computer. 5.
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Page 19: Dual-State Power Button
Desktop Management Guide 14. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the Enter until you enter Computer Setup. Press to bypass the title screen, if necessary. 15. Go to Integrated Peripherals > South OnChip IDE Device and Integrated Peripherals >... -
Page 20: World Wide Web Site
Desktop Management Guide After configuring the power button to function as a standby button, press the power button to put the system in a very low power state (standby). Press the button again to quickly bring the system out of standby to full power status. -
Page 21: Building Blocks And Partners
Desktop Management Guide Building Blocks and Partners HP management solutions integrate with other systems management applications, and are based on industry standards, such as: ■ Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) ■ Windows Management Interface (WMI) ■ Wake on LAN Technology ■ ACPI ■... - Page 22 Desktop Management Guide Manage security settings on the HP computer locally, using the Computer Setup Utilities. See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation CD included with the computer for additional information and instructions on using the Computer Setup Utilities.
- Page 23 Desktop Management Guide The following table and sections refer to managing security features of the computer locally through the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities. Security Features Overview Option Description Supervisor Password Allows you to set and enable Supervisor (administrator) password. ✎ If the Supervisor password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
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Page 24: Password Security
Desktop Management Guide Password Security The User password prevents unauthorized use of the computer by requiring entry of a password to access applications or data each time the computer is turned on or restarted. The Supervisor password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be used as an override to the User password. -
Page 25: Establishing A User Password Using
Desktop Management Guide Establishing a User Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a User password through Computer Setup prevents access to the computer when power is turned on, unless the password is entered. When a User password is set, Computer Setup presents Password Options under the Security menu. -
Page 26: Entering A Supervisor Password
Desktop Management Guide If you enter the password incorrectly, the message “Invalid Password, Press any key to continue!” appears. Try again. After three unsuccessful tries, you must turn off the computer, then turn it on again before you can continue. Entering a Supervisor Password If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide, on the Documentation... -
Page 27: Changing A User Or Supervisor Password
Desktop Management Guide Changing a User or Supervisor Password If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide, on the Documentation 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start >... -
Page 28: Clearing Passwords
Desktop Management Guide Clearing Passwords If you forget the password, you cannot access the computer. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD for instructions on clearing passwords. If the system is equipped with an embedded security device, refer to HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide, on the Documentation Cable Lock Provision The rear panel of the computer accommodates a cable lock so that the... - Page 29 Index disk, cloning 2 dual-state power button 15 access to computer, controlling 17 Altiris AClient 1–2 entering Deployment Solution Agent 1–2 supervisor password 22 asset tracking 17 user password 21 bootable device FailSafe Boot Block ROM 10 creating 11 fault notification 24 HP Drive Key 11 USB flash media device 11 HP Drive Key...
- Page 30 Index clearing 24 FailSafe Boot Block ROM 10 deleting 23 Fault Notification and Recovery 24 entering 21 integration 2 security 20 recovery 2 supervisor 20 Remote ROM Flash 9 user 21 Remote System Installation 3 PCN (Proactive Change Notification) 7 supervisor password power button changing 23...