TITLE: HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools - Microsoft Windows Vista 
Upgrade

VERSION: 3.00,B,3 Rev. B
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: SP34821
SUPERSEDES: SP34322
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 22, 2007
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 Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Incorporates support for both the Microsoft Windows Vista and the Microsoft 
Windows XP Operating Systems.

FIXES: 
- Fixes System Software Manager (SSM) compatibility issue.

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.