Copying A Setup Configuration To Multiple Workstations - HP Z400 Maintenance And Service Manual

Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations

CAUTION:
same model, file system corruption can result. For example, do not copy the setup configuration from
an HP xw8600 Workstation to an HP Z400 Workstation.
This method takes longer to prepare the configuration diskette, but copying the configuration to target
workstations is fast.
A bootable diskette is required for this procedure. If Windows XP is not available to create a bootable
diskette, use the method for copying to a single workstation instead (see
to a single workstation on page
1. Create a bootable diskette or USB media device.
2.
Select a setup configuration to copy.
3. If you are using a diskette or USB storage device, insert it now.
4.
Restart the workstation.
5. As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold
(F10) Utility. If necessary, press
NOTE:
and then press and hold the
If you are using a PS/2 keyboard, you might see a keyboard error message. Disregard it.
6. Select File>Replicated Setup>Save to Removable Media, and follow the instructions on
the screen to create the configuration diskette or USB media device.
7. Download a BIOS utility for replicating setup (repset.exe), and copy it to the configuration diskette
or USB media device. To obtain this utility, see http://www.hp.com/support/files.
8.
Enter the model number of the workstation.
9.
On the configuration diskette, create an autoexec.bat file containing repset.exe and cpqsetup.txt.
10. Power off the workstation you are configuring, insert the configuration diskette or USB device, and
then power on the workstation. The configuration utility runs automatically.
11.
When the configuration is complete, restart the workstation.
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A setup configuration is model-specific. If source and target workstations are not the
45).
Enter
If you do not press the F10
F10
F10
to bypass the title screen.
key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation,
key again to access the utility.
Copying a setup configuration
until you enter the Computer Setup
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