HP C1D80UT C1D80UT#ABA HP SoftPaq Download Manager System Software Manager, ROM Flash, HPQFlash

HP SoftPaq Download Manager

HP SoftPaq Download Manager is a free, easy-to-use interface for locating and downloading software updates for the HP client PC models in your environment. By specifying your models, operating system, and language, you can quickly locate, sort, and select the softpaqs you need. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com/go/sdm.

System Software Manager

System Software Manager (SSM) is a utility available on Windows computers that enables you to update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a PC client system, SSM detects hardware and software versions and then updates the software from a central repository, known as a file store. Driver versions supported by SSM are noted with a special icon on the software, the driver download website, and on the Support Software CD.

To download the utility or to obtain more information about SSM, see http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.

ROM Flash

BIOS settings are stored on a programmable flash ROM. By establishing a setup password in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect unauthorized users from modifying the BIOS settings. This function is important to ensure the operating integrity of the computer.

To upgrade the BIOS, download the latest SoftPaq images from http://www.hp.com/support/ workstation_swdrivers.

Remote ROM Flash

Remote ROM Flash allows system administrators to safely upgrade the ROM on remote HP computers from a centralized network management console, resulting in a consistent deployment of, and greater control over, HP PC ROM images over the network.

To use Remote ROM Flash, the computer must be powered on, or turned on using Remote Wakeup.

For more information about Remote ROM Flash and HPQFlash, see the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager sections at http://www.hp.com/go/ssm.

HPQFlash

The HPQFlash utility is used to locally update or restore the system ROM on PCs using a Windows operating system. For more information about HPQFlash, see http://www.hp.com/go/ssm, and enter the name of the computer.

FailSafe Boot Block

The FailSafe Boot Block enables BIOS recovery in the unlikely event of a ROM flash failure. For example, if a power failure occurs during a ROM upgrade, the Boot Block uses a flash-protected section of the ROM to verify a valid system ROM flash when power is restored to the computer.

If the system ROM is valid, the computer starts normally.

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