Contents

 

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Quick Start ...................................................................................................

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Introducing HP TopTools Remote Control ................................................

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How HP TopTools Remote Control Works.....................................................

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Package Contents .........................................................................................

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Documentation ..............................................................................................

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Acronyms ..................................................................................................

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Who Should Use This Guide .........................................................................

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HP TopTools Remote Control Features and Functions ..................................

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HP TopTools Remote Control System Requirements ..................................

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Minimum Server Requirements ...............................................................

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Minimum Remote Client Requirements ...................................................

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Supported Web Browsers........................................................................

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3 Hardware Installation and Configuration .................................................

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Verifying and Updating the Server’s System BIOS.......................................

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Preparing the HP TopTools Remote Control Card .......................................

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Mounting the Battery Pack.......................................................................

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Connecting the I2C Cable to the Remote Control Card.............................

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Installing the TopTools Remote Control Card in the Server .........................

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Connecting the I2C Cable to the Server ...................................................

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Connecting an Optional AC/DC Adapter ......................................................

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Verifying Card Installation............................................................................

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Self Test Power Up Sequence.................................................................

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Setting Up the Remote Connection..........................................................

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Running the HP TopTools Remote Control BIOS Setup Program ................

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LAN Configuration...................................................................................

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PPP Configuration...................................................................................

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Remote Boot Configuration .....................................................................

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Firmware Update Configuration...............................................................

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Setting Up a LAN Connection ......................................................................

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Remote Client Configuration (LAN) .........................................................

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Setting Up to Use an External Modem .........................................................

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Remote Client Configuration (PPP/Dial-Up Networking) ..........................

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