World Wide Web Site; Building Blocks And Partners; Asset Tracking And Security - HP Dx5150 - Compaq Business Desktop Reference Manual

3.4.6 World Wide Web Site

When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the
support software designed for that operating system. If you plan to run a version of Microsoft
Windows that is different from the version included with your computer, you must install
corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that all features are supported and
functioning properly.
HP has made the task of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software
easier. You can download the software from
the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run the latest Microsoft
Windows operating system on your HP computer.

3.4.7 Building Blocks and Partners

HP management solutions integrate with other systems management applications, and are based
on industry standards, such as:
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Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM)
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Windows Management Interface (WMI)
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Wake on LAN Technology
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ACPI
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SMBIOS
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Pre-boot Execution (PXE) support

3.5 Asset Tracking and Security

Asset tracking features incorporated into the computer provide key asset tracking data that you
can manage using HP Insight Manager, HP Client Manager or other system management
applications. Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products
enables you to choose the management tool that is best suited to your environment and to
leverage your investment in existing tools.
HP also offers several solutions for controlling access to valuable components and information.
ProtectTools Imbeds Security, if installed, prevents unauthorized access to the internal
components of the personal computer. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling
removable media boot capability, you can protect valuable data assets. You can automatically
forward Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts to system management applications to
deliver proactive notification of tampering with a computer's internal components.
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ProtectTools is available on some systems.
Use the following utilities to manage security settings on your HP computer:
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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.
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Remotely, using HP Client Manager or System Software Manager. This software enables the
secure, consistent deployment and control of security settings from a simple command-line
utility.
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