Updating And Managing Software; Hp Client Manager Software - HP Xw4550 - Workstation - 2 GB RAM Technical Reference Manual

4. As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold the
Setup (F10) Utility. Press
NOTE:
and press and hold the
5. If you are using a diskette or other storage device, insert it now.
6. Select File>Replicated Setup>Save to Removable Media. Follow the instructions on the screen
to create the configuration diskette.
7. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette.
To obtain this utility, see: http://www.hp.com/support/workstation_swdriversand enter the model
number of the workstation.
8. On the configuration diskette, create an autoexec.bat file containing:
repset.exe cpqsetup.txt.
9. Power off the workstation to be configured. Insert the configuration diskette, and power on the
workstation. The configuration utility runs automatically.
10. Restart the workstation when the configuration is complete.

Updating and managing software

HP provides several tools for managing and updating software on desktops and workstations—HP Client
Manager Software, Altiris Client Management Solutions, System Software Manager, Proactive Change
Notification, and Subscriber's Choice.

HP Client Manager Software

HP Client Manager Software (HP CMS) assists HP customers in managing the hardware aspects of
their client workstations with features that include:
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Detailed views of hardware inventory for asset management
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PC health check monitoring and diagnostics
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Proactive notification of changes in the hardware environment
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Web-accessible reporting of business-critical details such as machines with thermal warnings,
memory alerts, and more
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Remote updating of system software such as device drivers and ROM BIOS
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Remote changing of boot order
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Configuring the system BIOS settings
For more information on the HP Client Manager, see: http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.
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If you do not press the
F10 key again to access the utility.
to bypass the title screen, if necessary.
F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation
F10 key until you enter the Computer
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