TITLE: BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools

VERSION: 3.00 Rev. N
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools for the supported 
desktop models and operating systems. 

The HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools Utility is a plug-in to the HP 
ProtectTools Security Manager (shell interface). The HP BIOS Configuration for 
ProtectTools Utility is used to locally set BIOS options (such as boot order, 
disable serial port, and so forth) using the Microsoft Windows Management 
Instrumentation (WMI) Specification for the Client Management Interface. This 
SoftPaq includes the HP ProtectTools Security Manager, removing the dependency 
for downloading the security manager separately. 

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP37947
SUPERSEDES: sp34800
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 3, 2008
CATEGORY: Software - Security
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5750 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5750 Small Form FactorPC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5800 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5850 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5850 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP rp5700 Business Desktop: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

FIXES: 
- Fixes intermittent issue that occurs during installation.

PREREQUISITES: 
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (or later)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.