TITLE: HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools - Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade VERSION: 3.00,B,3 Rev. A DESCRIPTION: This package contains the HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools Utility for the listed desktop and workstation 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. NOTE: For all supported systems except the HP Compaq dc7700 Series PCs, you must insert a valid HP ProtectTools CD in order to install this update. PURPOSE: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP34322 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: December 29, 2006 CATEGORY: Software - Security SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client: All Models 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 dc7600 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7600 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7600 Ultra-slim Desktop PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7608 convertible minitower: All Models HP Compaq dc7608 small form factor: 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 xw4300 Workstation: All Models HP xw4400 Workstation: All Models HP xw6400 Workstation: All Models HP xw8400 Workstation: All Models HP xw9400 Workstation: All Models SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S): None OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Incorporates support for both the Microsoft Windows Vista and the Microsoft Windows XP Operating Systems. PREREQUISITES: - For all supported systems except the HP Compaq dc7700 Series PCs, you must insert a valid HP ProtectTools CD in order to install this update. - 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.