Copying A Setup Configuration To Multiple Workstations; Updating And Managing Software; Hp Client Manager Software - HP xw4600 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations

CAUTION:
model, file system corruption can result . For example, do not copy the setup configuration from an HP
xw4200 Workstation to an HP xw4600 Workstation.
This method takes a little longer to prepare the configuration diskette, but copying the configuration to
target workstations is fast.
NOTE: 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
configuration to a single workstation on page
1. Create a bootable diskette.
2. Select a setup configuration to copy.
3. Restart the workstation.
4. As soon as the workstation powers on, press and hold the
Setup (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.
5. If you are using a diskette or other storage device, insert it now. If not, proceed to the next step.
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 to the configuration diskette.
To obtain this utility, see http://www.hp.com/support/files. Enter the model number of the
workstation.
8. On the configuration diskette, create an autoexec.bat file containing repset.exe and
cpqsetup.txt.
9. Power off the workstation you are configuring. Insert the configuration diskette, and then 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 customers in managing workstation hardware. It offers:
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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
ENWW
A setup configuration is model-specific. If source and target workstations are not the same
If you do not press the
F10
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Enter to bypass the title screen.
F10 key at the appropriate time, you must restart the workstation,
key again to access the utility.
Copying a setup
F10 key until you enter the Computer
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