Compaq dc7700 - Manual (Page 19)

ROM BIOS Information
Key features of the HP BIOS in the dc7700 include:
Deployment and manageability – HP BIOS provides several technologies that help integrate the HP Business desktop
computer into the enterprise, such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for 12
languages. Select models offer Intel vPro technology including AMT (Active Management Technology).
Stability – HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by releasing only critical BIOS changes to the factory
and advanced change notification.
Security – HP BIOS Configuration for ProtectTools offers a robust and flexible set of security features to help the
system administrator secure their systems from removal of sensitive data, and help prevent access by unauthorized
users.
Thermal and power management – The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies
to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in any enterprise environment.
Serviceability – HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information.
Upgrades and recovery – HP BIOS provides numerous ways to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers, including
BIOS updates from within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from within Windows (HPQFlash, SSM), HP Client Manager,
and fail-safe recovery. In addition, the HP Business Desktop BIOS Utilities tool enables replicated BIOS setup
throughout the Enterprise; it is available from within the BIOS software and from the support website.
Additional HP BIOS Features
Power-On password – Helps prevent an unauthorized user from powering on the system. After a TPM Basic User
password is established in windows, the user or admin can require TPM hardware based authentication during the
power-on process.
Administrator password – Also known as the setup password, this helps prevent unauthorized changes to the system
configuration. If the administrator password is not known, the BIOS version cannot be changed and changes cannot
be made to BIOS settings using F10 setup or under the OS.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) – Represents a significant innovation in power and configuration
management, allowing operating systems and applications to manage power based on activity and usage. HP
Compaq dc7700 models use ACPI to provide power conservation features under Windows XP.
Other Features Description
ACPI-Ready Hardware Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI).
Allows the system to wake from a low power mode.
Controls system power consumption, making it possible to place individual
cards and peripherals in a low-power or powered-off state without affecting
other elements of the system.
SMBIOS Ver. 2.4 System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, for system
management information
Wired for Management Support Intel-driven, industry-wide initiative to make Intel architecture-based PCs, servers
and mobile computers more inherently manageable right out of the box and over
the network
Dual-State Power Button Power button acts as both an on/off button and suspend-to-sleep button
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC
Technical Specifications
DA - 12543 Worldwide QuickSpecs — Version 3 — 9.28.2006 Page 19