TITLE: BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools VERSION: 3.00 Rev. M 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: sp34800 SUPERSEDES: sp34821 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 27, 2007 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 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: - Updates HP ProtectTools Security Manager to version 3.00 AA. - Adds support for new HP Desktop models. 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.