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Technical white paper
HP Business Notebook and
Desktop PC F10 setup overview
2012 and 2013 Business PC models
Table of contents
Executive summary ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Supported models......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Enhancements ............................................................................................................................................................... 2
Updating BIOS over the network ........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
HP Sure Start ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
HP Sure Start Policy Controls .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Additional enhancements.................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
F10 Setup for HP Business Notebooks .................................................................................................................... 4
Main menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Security menu ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Advanced menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview of Business Notebook options .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
F10 Setup for HP Business Desktops ..................................................................................................................... 12
File menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Storage menu ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Security menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Advanced menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Overview for HP Business Desktops ................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Appendix A: BIOS overview for 2012 HP ElitePad 900........................................................................................ 19
Using BIOSConfigUtility to get/set BIOS settings ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Appendix B: Setting up an in-house repository to support network updates ............................................... 22
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Terminology ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Finding a particular BIOS file ..................................................................................................................................... 23
Organizing the catalog ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Catalog file schema ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Sample file ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Naming conventions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Setting up a repository ............................................................................................................................................... 25
Instructions .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Final caveat ................................................................................................................................................................... 26
For more information ................................................................................................................................................. 27
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Executive summary
For decades, HP has provided unique customer value through an internally developed Read Only Memory Basic
Input/Output System (ROM BIOS), a set of routines that enable a PC to load the operating system and communicate with various devices such as storage drives, keyboard, display, slots, and ports. The BIOS ensures that there is a high degree of integration between firmware and HP professional innovations such as HP ProtectTools, HP Power Assistant, and HP Client
Management Solutions.
HP F10 Setup, the BIOS configuration user interface provided with HP PCs, provides easy access to an impressive set of features.
Supported models
The F10 Setup described in this white paper is available on select models introduced in 2012 and 2013.
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HP EliteBook 800 G1 series
•
HP ProBook 600 G1 series
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HP ProBook 400 G0 and G1 series
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HP ElitePad 900 G1
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HP EliteDesk 800 G1 series
•
HP EliteOne 800 G1 series
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HP ProDesk 600 G1series
•
HP ProOne 600 G1 series
•
HP ZBook 17 Mobile Workstation
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HP ZBook 15 Mobile Workstation
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HP ZBook 14 Mobile Workstation
Enhancements
HP has added several options to the new version of F10 Setup, including those outlined below.
Updating BIOS over the network
BIOS Update from a Network is a new BIOS option that allows BIOS updates to be downloaded over the network from hp.com or a customer-created repository.
This feature is available on select 2013 HP notebooks, desktops, and workstations.
1 For more information on setting up a custom repository, refer to Appendix B.
HP Sure Start
Select Intel-based 2013 HP Business Notebook PCs 2 offer HP Sure Start, which provides hardware-based assurance of the following:
•
HP-approved firmware is running on the HP Embedded Controller (EC) 3 – EC Options in BIOS found under “BIOS Integrity
Checking” and in some systems as “HP Sure Start”.
•
An HP-approved BIOS is running on the host processor
HP Sure Start verifies the integrity of HP BIOS code and critical, non-executable platform data residing in the main flash and provides self-healing mechanisms to restore any code or critical platform data that has been lost or is corrupted within the flash.
1
Only supported on 2013 600/800 notebooks/desktops
2 Only supported on 2013 EliteBook and ZBook notebooks
3 The EC is responsible for power control/power cycle , thermal monitor/fan control, many LEDs, and PS2 keyboard and mouse. For more information on using
HP Sure Start, refer to the Embedded Controller option under Embedded Security in Table 1.
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HP Sure Start Policy Controls
Although HP Sure Start is enabled out of the box with default settings that are optimized for the typical user, HP provides policy setting within BIOS setup that may be appropriate for advanced users.
Verify Boot Block On Every Boot
Disabled (Default): When set to the default, HP Sure Start will verify the integrity of the BIOS in System Flash each time the system is in a Sleep, Hibernate, or Off state such that assurance is provided that it has not been tampered with before the host CPU executes that code as part of the process of resuming from the low power state
Enabled: When this box is checked, the HP Sure Start will continue to verify the integrity of the BIOS in System Flash each time the system is in a Sleep, Hibernate, or Off state. Additionally, the HP Sure Start will verify the integrity of the BIOS in System Flash on each Warm Boot (Windows Restart).
BIOS Data Recovery Policy
Automatic (Default): Any problems that are found by HP Sure Start will be automatically repaired not requiring any special actions by the local user.
Manual (For Advanced Users only): Any problems found by HP Sure Start will not be repaired automatically and will require a special key sequence input by the local user to proceed with the repair. This mode is only intended for scenarios where the machine owner would prefer to perform forensics on the system flash contents before it is repaired and is not recommended for the typical user. In the case of HP Sure Start finding an issue with the initial BIOS code, the system will refuse to boot and flash a special LED sequence until the special key sequence is pressed on the internal keyboard.
Restore Network Controller Configuration to the factory defaults
This manual control will restore the network parameters (used by the Intel integrated network controller) stored in System
Flash to their factory defaults.
Lock BIOS Version
Disabled (Default): When set to default, the BIOS can be updated using any one of the supported processes. The HP Sure
Start Recovery image will also be updated by default when this setting is disabled.
Enabled: When this box is checked, All HP BIOS update tools will refuse to update the BIOS. The HP Sure Start recovery image is fixed when this setting is Enabled.
Additional enhancements
The following additional enhancements are included on select 2013 HP Business Notebook PCs:
•
Thunderbolt Technology
•
Megacity NFC support
•
Switchable / Hybrid Graphics feature support
•
Intel SmartConnect Technology
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4
F10 Setup for HP Business Notebooks
HP F10 Setup features for business notebooks include file, security, and system configuration categories.
Main menu
The Main menu provides access to general options such as:
•
System Information
•
System Diagnostics.
•
Update System BIOS
•
Restore Defaults
•
Reset BIOS security to factory default
•
Ignore Changes and Exit
•
Save Changes and Exit
Security menu
The Security menu provides access to security-related options such as:
•
Create an Administrator password for BIOS F10 Setup
•
Password Policy
•
Change Password
•
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot (if Present)
•
HP SpareKey
•
HP SpareKey Enrollment
•
User Management
•
Set Security Level
•
Restore Security Level Defaults
•
BIOS Interity Checking (Embedded Controller)
•
TPM Embedded Security
•
System Management Command (SMC)
•
Anti-Theft Tools
•
Hard Drive Tools
•
System IDs
Advanced menu
The Advanced menu allows you to set System Date and Time and Language. Other options include:
•
Language
•
Set System Date and Time
•
Boot options
•
BIOS Power-On
•
Device Configuration
•
Built-In Device OptionsPort Options
•
AMT options 4 (on select models)
Language support
HP F10 Setup for business notebooks has extensive language support. You can display the GUI in English, French, German,
Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Chinese Traditional, or Chinese
Simplified.
4 Intel® Active Management Technology (AMT) requires an Intel AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source and a corporate network connection. Setup requires configuration by the purchaser and may require scripting with the management console or further integration into existing security frameworks to enable certain functionality. It may also require modifications of implementation of new business processes.
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Overview of Business Notebook options
Table 1 provides a detailed list of F10 Setup options for HP business notebooks.
Table 1. Key features for F10 Setup on select 2013 HP business notebook PCs. Some features may require a Windows 7 or
Windows 8 operating system.
Feature Function Default setting, if applicable
System Information
System Diagnostics
Update System BIOS
MAIN MENU
Provides key system information, such as serial number, model number, CPU type, and memory configuration
Provides access to diagnostic features, such as start-up test, run-in test, memory test, and hard disk test
Updates system firmware from FAT 32 partition on the hard drive, a
USB disk–on-key, or the network
Note: Updating BIOS over the network is supported on 2013 600/800 notebook models.
Check the Network for BIOS
Updates
BIOS Version Update Policy
Updates the system BIOS by using an image stored on hp.com or some other configurable network
Enabling will not allow any BIOS update from local media or from the network.
Enables or disabled the feature
Allow BIOS Update using a
Network
Network Update Setting
– Update BIOS using Local
Media
User configurable settings
Updates the system BIOS by using an image stored on local media such as the hard drive or a usb drive
– Back-up BIOS to Local Media Puts an image of System BIOS on the HP_TOOLS partition
Note: This option does not work if a BIOS administrator has been set
Restore Defaults Restores F10 settings to factory defaults
Reset BIOS Security to Factory
Default
Ignore Changes and Exit
Resets BIOS and Protect Tool Users, clears fingerprint tokens and resets the TPM
Exits F10 Setup without saving any changes made during current session
Save Changes and Exit Exits F10 Setup and saves all changes made during current session
Disabled
Enabled
Reboot required
N/A
N/A
N/A
Yes
No
No
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
5
6
Feature Function
SECURITY MENU
Default setting, if applicable
Reboot required
No Setup BIOS Administrator
Password
Password Policy
Password Minimum Length
At least one symbol required
At least one number required
At least one upper-case character required
At least one lower-case character required
Are spaces allowed in password?
Change Password
Fingerprint Reset on Reboot (if present)
HP SpareKey
Establishes the BIOS Administrator password for admin privileges
Allows the administrator to select various rules for BIOS password qualification
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Allows the administrator to specify the minimum number of characters required for the F10 power-on password
Allows the administrator to require at least one symbol, such as $, %,
^, &, or # for F10 power-on password
Allows the administrator to require at least one number, such as 1, 2, or 3 for F10 power-on password
Allows the administrator to require at least one upper case character, such as A, B, C, or D for F10 power-on password
Allows the administrator to require at least one lowercase character, such as a, b, c, or d for F10 power-on password
Allows the administrator to permit spaces, such as “New York,” in F10 power-on password
Change BIOS user password
Clears all registered fingerprints
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
HP SpareKey Enrollment
Enrollment questions
Reset HP SpareKey Questions and Answers
User Management
Allows users to establish a set of failsafe questions in the event the power-on password is lost
Allows user configuration of HP SpareKey by answering any three of ten questions for enrollment
What was the name of the first school you attended?
What is the name of your first pet?
What is your father’s middle name?
What is your mother’s middle name?
Who was your first employer?
Who was your first teacher?
What city were you born in?
In what city was your mother born?
In what city was your father born?
Deletes current challenge-and-answer questions
Set Security Level
Restore Security Defaults
USER MANAGEMENT
Allows BIOS Administrator to manage BIOS and ProtectTools Users – for example, for BIOS users, the admin can:
• Create additional users
• Specify privilege levels
• Create passwords (which can be changed by the individual user)
Allows administrator to restrict visibility or configurability of F10 Setup options for standard users
Restores the security level of F10 Setup options to default
Enabled
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
5 BIOS Administrator password is required
,
Feature Function
EMBEDDED SECURITY
Default setting, if applicable
BIOS Integrity Checking (Note: HP Sure Start is only supported on 2013 EliteBook and ZBook notebooks)
Verify Boot Block on every boot
Verify the integrity of the system’s boot block on boot.
BIOS Data Recovery Policy
Recover System Data (For manual recovery during boot up press (Up
Arrow + Down Arrow + ESC) to restore System Data
Restore Network Configuration to factory defaults
Restore the network address and other network parameters to factory default
TPM Embedded Security
TPM Device
Manages TPM Module settings
Exposes the integrated TPM module
Embedded Security Device
State
Enables the integrated TPM module
TPM Reset to Factory Default
Sets TPM Embedded Security settings to factory default
OS Management of TPM
Allows operating system to manage TPM module
Reset of TPM from OS
Allows reset of TPM module from within the operating system
System Management Command Allows authorized personnel to reset security settings in case of a service event NOTE: In the event BIOS password is lost and this option is disabled authorized personnel will not be able to remove lost password.
Disabled
Automatic
Available
Disabled
No
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Anti-Theft Tools
Intel Anti-Theft
Server-based security
UTILITIES
– Active Activates this option
– Suspend
Absolute Software Computrace
Allows the feature to be disabled temporarily
– Current State
Hard Drive Tools
Save/restore Master Boot
Record (MBR) of the system hard drive
DriveLock
Automatic DriveLock
Read-only setting that reports the current status
[Inactive/Active/Permanent Disabled]
Saves a baseline MBR that can be restored if a change is detected
NOTE: Not applicable for UEFI boot modes
Disk Sanitizer
Secure Erase
System IDs
Asset Tracking Number
Ownership Tag
Ownership Tag 2
Enabled
Disabled
Inactive
Disabled
Allows configuration of DriveLock Master and User passwords
Requires the BIOS to authenticate the user before the drive is unlocked.
The user can be a BIOS user (managed by F10 Setup) or a ProtectTools user (managed by the OS).
Following authentication, the BIOS automatically supplies the
DriveLock password.
A BIOS administrator password is required for this feature and is set as the DriveLock master password.
Erases all data on selected hard drive; typically used prior to repurposing or donation (Not supported under RAID mode or on SSDs)
Disabled
Disabled
Uses a built-in command drive to erase data on an SSD
Allows custom configuration of an asset tag (up to 18 characters) Serial Number
Allows custom configuration of an ownership tag (up to 40 characters) Blank
Allows custom configuration of an ownership tag (up to 40 characters) Blank
Reboot required
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
No
No
No
N/A
N/A
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
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Feature
Boot Mode
Function
ADVANCED MENU
Language
Set System Data and Time
Selects between 14 languages
Note: Affects the BIOS, not the OS
Allows entry of the current data and time
Boot Options
Startup Menu Delay (seconds)
Allows user configuration of the length of time the Startup Menu is displayed during POST
Multiboot Express Boot Popup
Delay (seconds)
Audio Alerts During Boot
Custom Logo
Allows user configuration of the length of time the Express Boot option
(F9) is displayed
Enables audible error beeps during POST
Enables use of custom logo screen during POST
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Display Diagnostics URL
Displays the HP support web address for diagnostics
Custom Help and URL Message Allows display of customized message and URL during POST
Require Acknowledgement of
Battery Errors
Fast Boot
Displays battery error screen until user presses the enter key
CD-ROM Boot
SD Card Boot
Floppy Boot
PXE Internal NIC Boot
PXE Internal IPV4 NIC Boot
PXE Internal IPV6 NIC Boot
USB Device Boot
Upgrade Bay Hard Drive Boot
eSATA Boot
Customized Boot
Secure Boot Configuration
Secure Boot
Clear Secure Boot Keys
User Mode
Reduces POST time by bypassing boot to USB, optical drive, PXE, and
DOS
Allows boot from optical media
Allows boot from SD card
Allows boot from USB floppy
Allows boot from LAN in legacy or hybrid boot mode
Allows PXE boot to IPv4 in native UEFI boot mode (enable on Win8 orders)
Allows PXE boot to IPv6 in native UEFI boot mode (enable on Win8 orders)
Allows boot from USB storage device
Allows boot from hard disk drive mounted in upgrade bay
Allows boot from eSATA storage device
Allows boot from a custom boot path; loads the boot loader from the path defined in Define Customized Boot Option (see below)
Allows Secure Boot feature (which verifies signature of boot loader before loading OS) to be enabled or disabled; clears Secure Boot keys
Enables Secure Boot (enable on Win8 orders)
Clears the Secure Boot keys
Selects which keys the BIOS uses
Controls how OS is booted. Depending on the OS, options are:
• Legacy or UEFI Hybrid (with CSM) Selected on NON Win8 orders
• UEFI Native (without CSM) Selected on Win8 orders
0
Default setting, if applicable
English
Reboot required
Yes
0
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
N/A
No
No
No
No
N/A
Disabled
Disabled
HP Factory Keys,
Customer Keys
Legacy
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
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6 For more information, refer to the HP Business Notebook EFI Guidelines white paper.
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Feature
UEFI Boot Order
Legacy Boot Order
Function
Specifies UEFI boot order; requires boot mode set to UEFI Hybrid or
UEFI Native (applicable on Win8 orders)
Specifies the legacy boot order; requires boot mode set to Legacy or
UEFI Hybrid (applicable on NON Win8 orders)
Define Customized Boot Option
Specifies path for the customized boot option
Note: Only boots from this path if Customized Boot is enabled.
BIOS Power-On Time (hh:mm)
Automatically powers system on based on preset schedule
Shuts down Windows gracefully and ensures feature is on in F10 Setup
• In Windows 7 and Vista, set Allow wake timers to Enable in the desired power plan (Control PanelPower Options)
Note: This option is only supported on AC power.
– Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Day of week selection
BIOS Power-On Time (hh:mm)
Time of day entry
Device Configurations
Fn Key switch
USB Legacy Support
Parallel Port Mode
Fan Always on while on AC
Accessibility feature to provide support for a function key press and release followed by the function feature key, instead of both keys having to be simultaneously pressed
Enables mouse/keyboard support
Specifies parallel port mode
Data Execution Prevention
SATA Device Mode
Leaves the fan on while running on AC power
Enables DEP on Intel-based systems, which strengthens security by preventing applications/services from executing code from nonexecutable memory regions
Enables and selects SATA Mode for internal drives
Wake on USB Allows the system to resume from sleep when a USB input device is triggered (such as mouse movement or keyboard key-press)
Default setting, if applicable
Reboot required
NB Upgrade Bay
(UEFI),
OS Boot
Manager,
NB Ethernet
(UEFI),
USB hard drive, eSATA hard drive,
SD card,
HP HV Secure
Boot,
Generic USB device,
Customized
Boot
No
NB Upgrade Bay,
NB Hard Drive,
NB Hard Drive 2
(on select models),
USB Floppy,
USB CD-ROM,
USB Hard Drive,
NB Ethernet,
SD Card,
Dock Upgrade
Bay, eSATA
No
No
Disabled
Enabled
ECP
Enabled
Enabled
AHCI; For Smart
Response
Technology models, RAID, IDE
Enabled
No
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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10
Feature Function
USB Charging Port
Allows an external device to charge until a specified battery charge level is reached
Secondary Battery Fast Charge
Stops charging the primary battery at 90% and begins charging a secondary battery to optimize the charge cycle
Virtualization Technology
Enables VT on Intel-based systems – a feature that is often used to run virtual machines
Virtualization Technology for
Directed I/O
TXT Technology
Grants virtual machines direct access to peripheral devices on select
Intel platforms
Multi Core CPU
Enables Trusted Execution Technology on select Intel platforms, a feature that defends against software-based attacks on sensitive information stored on the system
Enables dual/quad processor cores
Intel HT Technology
Enables Hyper-Threading on select Intel-based systems
NumLock on at boot
Hybrid Graphics
Enables Number Lock at boot
Enable / Disable or allow BIOS to automatically enable / disable Hybrid
Graphics based on OS (when set to Auto).
When set to Auto, Hybrid Graphics is disabled for certain Linux OS.
When set to Disable, only the integrated graphics adapter is used on selected platform. On Workstation, only the discrete graphics adapter is used.
When set to Enable, both the integrated and discrete graphics adapters are used.
Hybrid Graphics Enhanced
Display Feature
Enable additional display capability to allow pre-OS applications to be visible on any one of the available display at boot.
When disabled, pre-OS applications can only be visible on certain displays (Internal Panel, VGA, System Display Port on selected platforms) at boot. Digital displays attached to dock will not support pre-OS applications.
Max SATA Speed
Selects the maximum SATA port speed between SATA II (3.0 Gbps) or
SATA III (6.0 Gbps)
Ctrl I Prompt
Enables the Ctrl +I Prompt, which allows the user to enter the RAID
Configuration Utility
HP HV Secure Boot
Enables the HP Hypervisor, which allows multiple operating systems to run concurrently and share the system hardware
HP HV Secure Version Control
HP HV Secure Boot
Configuration Lockdown
Intel Rapid Start Technology
Enables BIOS to check the specific version of the HP
Hypervisor package against the allowed version stored in
BIOS
Note: The platform only boots to the default boot loader configuration file that is distributed with the target HP Hypervisor package.
Enables the hypervisor to verify its current configuration against a saved setting
Enables Intel Rapid Start Technology, which improves battery life and system resume time above current Standby and Hibernate levels.
Note: This feature only works when an SSD is detected. Currently, it is only supported in mSATA SSD-based solutions.
Entry on S3 RTC wake
S3 Wake Timer
Enables RTC wake to trigger the transition from S3 to Intel Rapid Start
Technology
Specifies the length of time the system remains in S3 before an RTC wake event is triggered
Entry on S3 Critical Battery wake event
Express Card Link Speed
Enables critical battery event
support on Intel Rapid Start Technology; wakes the system to provide an alert that the battery-level is low
Sets speed for Express Card Link. Generation 1 will set the Link Speed to max 2.5 Gbit/s and Generation 2 will set the Link Speed to a maximum of 5.0 Gbit/s
Default setting, if applicable
Enabled, 10%
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
(Auto on
Workstation)
Enabled
3.0 Gbps / 6.0
Gbps
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
5 minutes
Disabled
Generation 2
Reboot required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Feature
Function
Dynamic Platform and Thermal
Framework (DPTF) 6.0
Configurable TDP Lock
LPM
Configurable TDP Boot Mode
Smart Card Reader Power
Setting
Power Control
Allows users to set maximum power consumption on select Intel platforms
Thermal Design Power (TDP) Lock feature locks power consumption to a nominal value on select Intel platforms
Uses Low Power Mode (LPM) setting requested by OS
Allows the user to specify the default power consumption on select
Intel platforms
Disables the power-saving feature of the Smart Card reader, thus maintaining a session when the card is removed
Allows the scheduling of a peak shift period and a battery-charging period
Turns on the unit when AC power is applied
Power on unit when AC is detected
Deep Sleep
Built-in Device Options
7
Wireless Button State
Embedded WLAN Device
Embedded WWAN Device
WWAN Quick Connect
Embedded GPS Device
Embedded Bluetooth®
Embedded LAN Controller
LAN/WLAN Switching
Wake on LAN
Turns off power to the chipset during Sleep in order to enhance battery life
• Off: Disables the feature
• On: Power to the chipset is always turned off during Sleep.
• Auto: System decides whether or not to turn power off depending on battery state
Enables wireless button
Note: If this feature is disabled, the WLAN device cannot be toggled on and off using the wireless button
Enables integrated 802.11 device
Enables integrated WWAN device
Maintains power to the WWAN device to provide faster network connection
Note: Also maintains power during S3
Enables integrated GPS device
Enables integrated Bluetooth device
Enables integrated network interface controller (NIC) device
Enables automatic switching between embedded WLAN device and embedded LAN controller; disables WLAN when LAN connection is detected
Enables system to wake when a magic packet is received via LAN
When powered by battery, enables system to wake via LAN
Wake on LAN in Battery/DC
Mode
NB Upgrade Bay
Fingerprint
Integrated Camera
Audio Device
Modem Device
Microphone
Speakers and Headphones
Enables integrated upgrade bay
Enables fingerprint reader
Enables integrated camera
Enables integrated audio device
Enables integrated modem
Enables integrated microphone
Enables internal speakers and headphone jack
Opening the lid wakes the computer from Sleep mode
Wake Unit from Sleep When Lid is Opened
Power on Unit When Lid is
Opened
Opening the lid powers on the computer
7 All devices not supported on all systems.
Default setting, if applicable
Enabled
Disabled
OS-specific
TDP Down
Powered on if card is present
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Reboot required
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Boot to Network Yes
Disabled Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
11
12
Feature
mSATA
Boost Converter
Backlit Keyboard Timeout
Port Options
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Flash Media Reader
USB Port
1394 Port
Express Card Slot
Smart Card
eSATA Port
Thunderbolt Port
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AMT Options
USB Key Provisioning
SOL Terminal Execution Mode
Firmware Progress Event
Support
Function
Enables mSATA support
Draws power from the battery when the system is on AC in order to give the CPU a momentary performance gain by increasing the overall power available to the CPU
Specifies the timeout period for the keyboard’s backlit LEDs
Enables integrated serial port
Enables integrated parallel port
Enables integrated media card reader
Enables integrated USB port
Enables integrated 1394 port
Enables integrated Express Card slot
Enables integrated Smart Card slot
Enables integrated eSATA port
Enables integrated Thunderbolt port
Enables AMT provisioning using USB disk–on- key
Unconfigure AMT on Next Boot Resets AMT configuration options on next boot,
Specifies terminal emulation mode
Enables AMT progress events, allowing the status of clients to be monitored remotely
Initiate Intel CIRA Enables Intel CIRA feature
F10 Setup for HP Business Desktops
Default setting, if applicable
Enabled
Enabled
15 seconds
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
PCIe and
DisplayPort
Disabled
Disabled
ANSI
Disabled
Disabled
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reboot required
Yes
Yes
Yes
File menu
The File menu provides access to general options such as:
•
View system information
•
Set date and time
•
Exit F10 Setup with or without saving changes to settings
•
Update system ROM
Storage menu
The Storage menu provides access to mass storage device configuration, general options, and boot order.
Security menu
The Security menu provides access to security-related options such as:
•
Power-on and DriveLock passwords
•
Integrated security device configuration
•
Secure boot configuration
•
Asset tag configuration
8 Thunderbolt is new technology. Install all the latest drivers for your Thunderbolt device before connecting the device to the Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt cable and Thunderbolt device (sold separately) must be compatible with Windows. To determine whether your device is Thunderbolt Certified for Windows, see https://thunderbolttechnology.net/products.
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Power menu
The power menu provides access to OS and hardware power management configuration and system thermal controls.
Advanced menu
The advanced menu provides access to:
•
Power-on options
•
Integrated device configuration
•
Port options
•
•
Update via Network options
AMT options (on select models)
Overview for HP Business Desktops
Table 2 provides a detailed list of F10 Setup options for HP business desktops.
Note
Use the F8 hotkey to change the selected language.
Table 2. Key features for F10 Setup on select 2013 HP Business Desktop PCs
Feature
System Information
Set Time and Date
Flash System ROM
Replicated Setup
Default Setup
Apply Defaults and Exit
Ignore Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Device Configuration
Storage Options
SATA Emulation
Removable Media Boot
Boot Order
UEFI Boot Sources
Legacy Boot Sources
Function
Sets SATA emulation mode
Boots from removable media
Specifies UEFI boot order
Specifies the legacy boot order
Default setting, if applicable
FILE MENU
Provides key system information, such as chassis serial number, product name, CPU type, and memory configuration
Configures system time (hh:mm) and date (mm:dd:yyyy)
Updates system firmware from a FAT 32 partition on a USB disk-onkey or hard drive
Saves setup to or restores setup from a USB storage device
Saves current settings as default or restores factory settings as default
Exits F10 Setup and restores settings to user defaults, if created (see
Default Setup above )
Exits F10 Setup without saving any changes made during current session
Exits F10 Setup and saves all changes made during current session
STORAGE MENU
Displays storage device information and enables the configuration of
SATA translation mode
Automatic
Enabled
USB Floppy/CD,
USB Hard Drive,
ATAPI CD/DVD
Drive
ATAPI CD/DVD
Drive,
USB Floppy/CD,
Hard Drive
USB Hard Drive,
SATA0
Network
Controller
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Reboot required
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Feature Function
Device Security
Embedded Security Device
System Audio
Network Controller
SATA0
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA5
USB Security
Front USB Ports
– USB3 Port 1
– USB3 Port 2
– USB Port 1
– USB Port 2
Rear USB Ports
– USB3 Port 1
– USB3 Port 2
– USB Port 1
– USB Port 2
– USB Port 3
– USB Port 4
Setup Password
Power-on Password
Password Options
Lock Legacy Resources
Setup Browse Mode
Password Prompt on F9, F11 &
F12
Network Server Mode
Stringent Password
Smart Cover
Cover Lock
Cover Removal Sensor
SECURITY MENU
Establishes a setup password with administrator privileges
Establishes a power-on password with user privileges
Available when you are configuring a setup or power-on password
Limits ACPI control of legacy COM and LPT ports
Gives non-admin limited access to BIOS setup
Requires admin password for BIOS hotkeys
Enables network server mode, allowing the system to bypass the power-on password
Prevents the passwords from being cleared
If options are present, allows chassis cover features to be set
Engages cover lock solenoid
Sets system policy in response to cover removal (Notify User, Setup
Password)
Sets embedded device security availability to the OS.
Sets system audio availability
Sets network controller availability
Sets SATA0 availability
Sets SATA1 availability
Sets SATA2 availability (on some tower systems
Sets SATA3 availability
Sets SATA5 availability
Note: Dependent upon chassis type:
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Default setting, if applicable
Reboot required
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Disabled
Disabled
Unlock
Disabled
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Device available Yes
Yes
Yes
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Feature
Function
Accessory USB Ports
– USB Port 1
– USB Port 2
– USB Port 3
– USB Port 4
– USB Port 5
– USB3 Port 1
Slot Security
PCI Express x16 Slot 1
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Sets USB port status
Note: Information displayed may vary with form factor
Sets PCI Express x16 slot availability
Sets PCI Express x4 slot availability
PCI Express x4 Slot 1
PCI Express x1 Slot 1
PCI Express x1 Slot 2
PCI Express x1 Slot 3
Network Boot
System IDs
Master Boot Record Security
System Security
Sets PCI Express x1 slot availability
Sets PCI Express x1 slot availability
Sets PCI Express x1 slot availability
Sets network boot status
Sets Asset Tag, Ownership Tag, Keyboard Layout, and UUID
Protects MBR from corruption
Data Execution Prevention
Enables DEP to protect against certain OS security breaches on Intelbased systems
Virtualization Technology (VTx)
Enables VT on Intel-based systems
Virtualization Technology
Trusted Execution Technology
Directed I/O (VTd)
Embedded Security Device
– Reset to Factory Settings
Measure boot variables/devices to PCR1
Grants virtual machines direct access to peripheral devices on select
Intel-based systems
Enables Trusted Execution Technology on select Intel-based systems
Note: Enabling this feature disables OS management of Embedded
Security Device, prevents a reset of the Embedded Security Device, and prevents the configuration of VTx, VTd, and Embedded Security Device.
Enables Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Note: Configuring the Embedded Security Device requires a setup password.
Disables TPM and resets credentials
Prevents changes in boot device configuration (e.g. adding to or changing boot order) from causing Bitlocker recovery mode
Allows OS to manage TPM
OS Management of Embedded
Security Device
– Reset of Embedded Security
Device through OS
– No PPI Provisioning
Allows reset of TPM to be initiated from the OS
– Allow PPI policy to be changed by OS
Button Retask Password
Protection
Allows the OS to take immediate control of the Embedded Security
Device without requiring user interaction.
Allows the OS to change how the user is prompted for changes to the
Embedded Security Device
Prevents All-in-One bezel buttons from being retasked without administrator privileges
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Do not reset
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Default setting, if applicable
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Reboot required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Feature
Key Management
Clear Secure Boot Keys
Function Default setting, if applicable
DriveLock Security
– Enable/Disable DriveLock
– Configure Master Password Allows Master DriveLock password to be set
Secure Boot Configuration
Legacy Support
Secure Boot
Key Ownership
Fast Boot
Allows configuration of master and user DriveLock passwords
Note: Hard drive security states cannot be changed after a warm reboot. Power off the system then boot directly to F10 Setup.
Enables DriveLock feature. Prompts for setting a user password when set to Enable.
Provides support for older (non-EFI) operating systems
BIOS will verify that the software image it boots to is properly authenticated
Note: Enabling Secure Boot impacts Legacy Support, Legacy Boot
Sources, and Option ROM Launch Policies.
Note: “Secure Boot Policy” warning appears if user tries to enable
Legacy Support with Secure Boot on.
By default HP keys are installed. They can be extended by valid updates from HP. Clearing the keys resets the keys to the initial BIOS defaults. If Custom keys have been selected, clearing the keys removes all the keys.
If Secure Boot is enabled, keys are used to ensure that only properly signed software can boot. The Key Ownership option allows you to specify HP or custom keys.
It is beyond the scope of this paper to discuss methods for installing keys.
Enables the Fast Boot option (with support for Fast Boot and Seamless
Boot) for Windows 8 users
Disabled for
Windows 8
Enabled for others
Enabled for
Windows 8
Disabled for others
Don’t Clear
HP Keys
Enabled for
Windows 8
Disabled for others
OS Power Management
Runtime Power Management
Idle Power Savings
Unique Sleep State Blink Rates
Hardware Power Management
SATA Power Management
S5 Maximum Power Savings
Thermal
Power-on Options
POST mode
POST Messages
Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu
POWER MENU
Enables Runtime Power Management
Increase OS Idle Power Savings
Assigns a unique LED blink pattern to S3 and S4
Enables SATA bus to enter low power states when idle
Minimizes power consumption of system while in S5 (off) state.
Note: Windows 8 with Fast Startup enabled powers off to the S4
(suspend to disk) state.
Adjusts minimum fan speed in Idle Mode
ADVANCED MENU
Selects between default startup or self-testing during power-on
Displays messages instead of logo during POST
Displays the Press Esc for startup menu prompt
Enabled
Extended
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
0
QuickBoot
Disabled
Enabled
Reboot required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Feature Function
Option ROM Prompt
Displays the Option ROM prompt on POST screen
After Power Loss
Specifies system state after power loss
POST Delay (in seconds)
Specifies amount of delay to add during POST for certain peripherals
Remote Wakeup Boot Source
Specifies boot device after a remote wakeup event
Factory Recovery Boot Support
Enables BIOS support for HP Backup and Recovery tools
Bypass F1 Prompt on
Configuration Changes
BIOS Power-on
Onboard Devices
Allows system to boot without user input after configuration change
(for example, memory size)
Specifies time and day(s) when system automatically wakes from the
S5 (off) state
Specifies a Legacy Device’s IRQ, DMA, and I/O Range settings
Default setting, if applicable
Enabled
Off
None
Local Hard Drive No
Disabled Yes
Disabled No
Reboot required
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bus Options
PCI SERR# Generation
Enables PCI device to generate SERR# (System Error), as defined by the PCI specification
PCI VGA Palette Snooping
Enables VGA palette registers snooping
Device Options – All-in-One (AIO) systems
Turbo Mode
Enables processor feature that optimizes core frequencies can be optimized for performance based on the load on each core
Num Lock State at Power-on
LVDS Panel Select
Internal Speaker
Enables Number Lock at boot
Enables panel type/vendor selection override
Enables or disables the internal speaker
USB EHCI Port Debug
Forces all USB ports to use USB 2 for debugging utilities and other applications that do not support USB 3
Enables BIOS to report multiple processor cores to the OS
Multi-processor
Hyperthreading
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USB Charging Port
Enables hyperthreading capability on Intel processors; some programs may run better with this feature disabled.
The top left-side USB port on AIO systems can be used to charge USB devices when the system is powered off.
Device Options – Other systems
Turbo Mode
Num Lock State at Power-on
Enables processor feature that optimizes core frequencies can be optimized for performance based on the load on each core
Enables Num Lock at boot
Integrated Video
Internal Speaker
USB EHCI Port Debug
Enables integrated video controller
Enables or disables the internal speaker
Forces all USB ports to use USB 2 for debugging utilities and other applications that do not support USB 3
Enables BIOS to report multiple processor cores to the OS
Multi-processor
Disabled
Enabled
Off
Automatic
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Off
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Yes
Yes Serial Port A:
IO=3F8h, IRQ=4
Parallel Port:
IO=378h, IRQ=7,
DMA=1
Printer Mode:
EPP+ECP
Enabled
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Intel HT Technology (HT) is designed to improve performance of multi-threaded software products and requires a computer system with a processor supporting HT and an HT-enabled chipset, BIOS and OS. Please contact your software provider to determine compatibility. Not all customers or software applications will benefit from the use of HT. See http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading for more information.
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Feature
VGA Configuration
Management Operations
AMT
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Unconfigure AMT/ME
Hide Unconfigure ME
Confirmation Prompt
WatchDog Timer
– OS WatchDog Timer
– BIOS WatchDog Timer
Option ROM Launch Policy
PXE Option ROMs
Storage Option ROMs
Function
Selects whether the graphics card or the integrated graphics is chosen to display as Primary VGA device during boot-up (available when a graphics card is installed)
Allows all AMT (Intel® Active Management Technology) functions to be enabled or disabled
Clears all AMT settings on the next boot
If Unconfigure AMT/ME is selected, this suppresses the confirmation prompt after the required reboot.
Enables AMT/ME watchdog timer
Sets OS WatchDog Timer (minutes)
Sets BIOS WatchDog Timer (minutes)
Specifies whether the legacy option ROM or the UEFI driver in the BIOS is used to provide PXE services
Specifies whether the legacy option ROM or the UEFI driver in the BIOS is used to provide RAID setup and support
Video Option ROMs
NetClone Option ROMs
Specifies whether the legacy VBIOS or the UEFI driver in the BIOS is used to provide graphics setup and support
Enables or disables Netclone support
Enables or disables BIOS network support
Connected BIOS
Use Proxy
Update BIOS via Network
Update Source
When enabled, displays Proxy Address field to configure the URL of the proxy server.
Enables or disables the BIOS update via network feature
Note: Updating BIOS over the network is supported on 2013 600/800 desktop models.
Selects hp.com or a locally managed custom address to serve BIOS updates
– Update Address For custom source, URL of the locally managed server, if custom source is selected
Automatic BIOS Update Setting
Enables or disables the network BIOS update scheduler
– Automatic Update Frequency Sets the frequency of checks to the BIOS update server. If a newer version of BIOS has been made available on the network server, the system will prompt to update the BIOS.
– Force Check on Next Reboot Independent of the scheduled frequency, check if an updated BIOS has been made available during the next boot.
Default setting, if applicable
Reboot required
(Add-in graphics is set as primary) Yes
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
5
5
UEFI Only for
Windows 8
Legacy Only for other
UEFI Only for
Windows 8
Legacy Only for other
Legacy Only
Do Not Launch
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
HP
Disabled
Monthly
Disabled
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
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10 Intel® Active Management Technology requires an Intel® AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software, as well as connection with a power source and a corporate network connection. Setup requires configuration by the purchaser and may require scripting with the management console or further integration into existing security frameworks to enable certain functionality. It may also require modifications of implementation of new business processes.
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Appendix A: BIOS overview for 2012 HP ElitePad 900
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Table A-1 outlines BIOS options for a 2012 HP ElitePad 900.
You can invoke the HP BIOS settings application via the Windows Control Panel (Control PanelHP BIOS Settings) or directly as an application.
Note
The options shown in Table A-1 constitute a subset of BIOS settings for the 2012 HP ElitePad 900.
Table A-1. BIOS settings
Feature
Boot options
– Ethernet boot
– USB device boot
Function Default setting, if applicable
N/A Information
Boot Settings
Provides key system information, such as serial number, model number, CPU type, and memory configuration
Allows Ethernet boot
Allows boot from USB storage device
On
On
Device configurations
– Shutdown on Battery
– Secure Boot
Initiate orderly shutdown when AC is removed
Enables the SecureBoot function, which verifies the boot loader signature before loading the OS
Specifies the UEFI boot order.
Off
On
No
No
Boot Order
OS Boot Manager,
USB Hard Drive,
USB ODD,
Ethernet IP V4,
Ethernet IP V6,
Micro SD Card
No
BIOS Password No
Create Password
Establishes the BIOS Administrator password for admin privilege to access BIOS settings
No
Using BIOSConfigUtility to get/set BIOS settings
1. Download BIOSConfigUtility (BCU) tool, which is available at ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp58501-
59000/sp58888.exe.
2. Run the BCU tool on the reference unit, creating an output text file (as shown in Figure A-1).
Note: You can run BCU in the local OS environment or in the service OS (for example, PXE boot.)
3. Update the text file based on the settings you wish to enforce.
4. Re-run the BCU tool using the updated text file as the input source.
No
No
No
No
No
Reboot required
No
11 The integrated display resolution of this system is below the threshold for snapping apps, a new feature that allows two Windows apps to be viewed simultaneously side by side. This feature may be enabled by attaching an external display which supports a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 or higher.
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Figure A-1. Sample text file output from the BCU tool
Language
*English
Deutsch
Spanish
Italian
French
Japanese
Portuguese
Dansk
Suomi
Nederlands
Norsk
Svenska
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Multiboot Express Popup Delay(Sec)
*0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Initiate orderly Shutdown when AC is removed
Enable
*Disable
Ethernet boot
*Enable
Disable
Data Execution Prevention
*Enable
Disable
Multi Core CPU
*Enable
Disable
USB device boot
*Enable
Disable
Intel (R) HT Technology
*Enable
Disable
UEFI Boot Order
OS Boot Manager
USB Hard Drive
USB ODD
Ethernet IPV4
Ethernet IPV6
Micro SD Card
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WWAN Device
*Enable
Disable
WLAN Device
*Enable
Disable
Near Field Communication
*Enable
Disable
SD Card Device
*Enable
Disable
OTG USB
*Enable
Disable
PTT
*Unhide
Hide
Device Configuration ID
00000000
Password Minimum Length
8
At least one symbol required
Yes
*No
At least one number required
Yes
*No
At least one upper case character required
Yes
*No
At least one lower case character required
Yes
*No
Are spaces allowed in password
Yes
*No
Secure Boot
*Enable
Disable
Clear Secure Boot Keys
Enable
*Disable
User Mode
*HP Factory Keys
Customer Keys
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Appendix B: Setting up an in-house repository to support network updates
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Introduction
HP notebooks, desktops, or workstations can receive BIOS updates over the network from a repository on a pre-defined HP
HTTP /FTP site. Alternatively, the BIOS Update from a Network option also supports updates from an in-house server.
This appendix describes how to configure a repository on an in-house HTTP/ FTP server 12 in order to store approved BIOS files for HP platforms.
Terminology
HTTP server – Uses HTTP protocol to interact with clients such as web browsers; common implementations include
Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and Apache
FTP Server – Uses FTP protocol to interact with FTP client such as web browsers, as well as applications such as WS-FTP and FileZilla; common implementations include Microsoft IIS and Apache
Sysid – System ID, four hexadecimal characters that uniquely identify a particular HP platform; reported through the
SMBIOS.
BIOS Update from a Network – HP feature designed to provide BIOS updates over the network
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Finding a particular BIOS file
The HP repository (an HTTP/FTP file store) has a different folder for each sysid, each containing the following:
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Catalog (.xml file) that lists supported BIOS files for the particular platfom
•
Individual BIOS updates (.bin files)
Note
A custom implementation of an HTTP or FTP server requires a catalog and one or more BIOS files. Even if you are only providing a single BIOS update, a catalog file is required.
When using the BIOS Update via Network feature, the BIOS computes the address of the custom repository using a base address (update_url).The format of the repository address becomes:
update_url/sysid/sysid.xml
For example, if the repository address is http://example.com/files/pcbios and the sysid is 1909, the BIOS would attempt to download the catalog from http://example.com/files/pcbios/1909/1909.xml.
The domain portion of the URL is not case-sensitive; thus http://example.com and HTTP://EXAMPLE.COM are treated as being the same.
The path portion of the URL is generally case-sensitive on UNIX or Linux platforms, regardless of the web server deployed, and is generaly not case-sensitive on Windows platforms, again regardless of the web server deployed. Thus, if running
Apache on Linux, for example, http://example.com/bios and http://example.com/BIOS are generally not treated as being the same; however, if running IIS on Windows, http://example.com/bios and http://example.com/BIOS are generally treated as being the same. Any case-sensitivity is determined by the HTTP or FTP server, not by the HP system running the BIOS
Update via Network feature.
Organizing the catalog
The BIOS builds download URLs for the catalog and the update file using the same mechanism, ensuring that the update is downloaded from the appropriate repository folder.
Note
In order to prevent buffer overflow attacks during the download process, the BIOS sets a hard-coded limit of 100 KB before downloading the catalog. Thus, custom catalog files should never be allowed to grow larger than 100 KB in size.
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Catalog file schema
The schema shown in Figure B-1 is common to HP and customer repositories.
Note
Only UCS Transformational Format – 8-bit (UTF-8) is supported (where UCS refers to the Unicode character set).
Figure B-1. Repository schema
<?
xml version = " 1.0
" encoding = " utf-8 " ?>
< xs:schema attributeFormDefault = " unqualified " elementFormDefault = " qualified " xmlns:xs = " http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema "
>
< xs:element name = " BIOS " >
< xs:complexType >
< xs:sequence >
< xs:element minOccurs = " 1 " maxOccurs = " 1 " name = " SysId " type = " xs:hexBinary " />
< xs:element minOccurs = " 1 " maxOccurs = " 100 " name = " Rel " >
< xs:complexType >
< xs:attribute name = " Ver " type = " xs:string " />
< xs:attribute name = " Date " type = " xs:date " />
< xs:attribute name = " Bin " type = " xs:string " />
< xs:attribute name = " RB " type = " xs:boolean " />
< xs:attribute name = " L " type = " xs:string " />
< xs:attribute name = " DP " type = " xs:string " />
< xs:attribute name = " TXT " type = " xs:string " />
</ xs:complexType >
</ xs:element >
</ xs:sequence >
</ xs:complexType >
</ xs:element >
</ xs:schema >
Rel – BIOS releases
Ver – Version. E.g. 01.09
Bin – BIOS binary file name. e.g. L77_0109.bin
RB – Rollback Allowed flag, 1 – Rollback allowed, 0 – Rollback not allowed
L – Release Importance Level: 1- Important, 0 - Normal
DP – Dependent file version. The BIOS first has to be upgraded to the Dependent version before it can be updated to the this version. (optional, if not set, no dependence)
TXT – Allow IT administrator to communicate important notes with the user when scheduled update screen is displayed
Sample file
Figure B-2 shows a sample catalog file.
Figure B-2. Sample catalog file
<?
xml version = " 1.0
" encoding = " utf-8 " ?>
< BIOS >
< SysId > 180F </ SysId >
< Rel Ver = " 01.09
" Date = " 2012-03-20 " Bin = " L77_0109.bin
" RB = " 0 " L = " 1 " DP = " 0108 " />
< Rel Ver = " 00.15
" Date = " 2012-02-20 " Bin = "L77_ 0015.bin
" RB = " 1 " L = " 0 " />
< Rel Ver = " 01.08
" Date = " 2012-01-20 " Bin = " L77_0108.bin
" RB = " 1 " L = " 0 " />
</ BIOS >
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Naming conventions
Figure B-3 outlines the naming conventions used by HP for BIOS files.
Note
You are advised to follow these conventions if you are setting up your own BIOS update repository.
Figure B-3. General naming conventions for a BIOS file
Setting up a repository
After setting up an FTP or HTTP server, you should create a subdirectory that will be used to store the catalog and BIOS files.
This subdirectory can be a virtual or physical directory that is located anywhere in the directory hierarchy that is accessible via HTTP or FTP. The specific name used for the directory is at your discretion; for example, if the server’s host name is www.server.com, then a simple approach would be to create a virtual directory at www.server.com/bios.
The directory name must be published so that it can be set in the BIOS 13 as part of the repository’s custom URL. This URL must also include the protocol to be used to access the repository (for example, ftp://www.server.com/bios or http://www.server.com/bios).
Instructions
These setup instructions assume you have created subdirectory bios for an HTTP server.
Note
The organization of directories subordinate to bios is the same whether an FTP or HTTP server is being used.
Under bios, you must create one or more folders whose name(s) exactly match the sysid(s) of the systems you wish to update. For example, for a system with a sysid of 1909, you would create folder 1909.
Each folder requires a catalog whose name also matches the sysid of the particular platform. In this example, you would place catalog file 1909.xml in folder 1909 .
The contents of each .xml file must match the schema defined in Figure B-1.
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Sample catalog file
Figure B-4 shows file 1909.xml , which has been placed in folder 1909 within a repository at www.server.com/bios.
Figure B-4. Sample catalog
<?
xml version = " 1.0
" encoding = " utf-8 " ?>
< BIOS >
< SysId > 1909 </ SysId >
< Rel Ver = " 98.61
" Date = " 2013-01-04 " Bin = " L70_9861.bin
" RB = " 1 " L = " 1 " />
< Rel Ver = " 98.63
" Date = " 2013-02-04 " Bin = " L70_9863.bin
" RB = " 1 " L = "0" />
< Rel Ver = " 98.64
" Date = " 2013-03-04 " Bin = " L70_9864.bin
" RB = " 1 " L = " 1 " />
</ BIOS >
This catalog lists the following BIOS versions:
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98.61
•
98.63
•
98.64
The respective file names and release dates of these versions are:
•
L70_9861.bin – released January 4, 2013
•
L70_9863.bin – released February 4, 2013
•
L70_9864.bin – released March 4, 2013
All three versions support rollback to previous versions (RB=”1”).
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98.61 and 98.64 are considered important updates (L=”1”), while 98.63 is a normal update (L=”0”).
Note
There must be no more than one entry in the catalog for a particular BIOS version.
If the HTTP/FTP server is running on Linux, the filename is typically case-sensitive; if the server is running on Windows, the filename is not typically case-sensitive.
Final caveat
The catalog should accurately reflect the version, date, and other metadata associated with a particular BIOS version, thus allowing a BIOS to locate, download, and enforce the intended update. If the catalog were to provide an incorrect filename, for example, the BIOS would attempt to download and enforce an incorrect update.
Consider the following:
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If the BIOS referenced by the catalog entry for version 98.61 is actually version 99.53, then version 99.53 is installed and enforced.
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If the catalog indicates that a particular .bin file contains BIOS version 98.61 but the file actually contains version 98.60, the update process would report an error indicating a mismatch.
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If the catalog indicates that a particular BIOS version allows rollbacks, while the BIOS itself does not, then the rollback requirement from the catalog is ignored.
To summarize, the logic contained in a newly-updated BIOS is enforced, which may lead to unintended consequences if information contained in the catalog is incorrect.
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