To start this process, you’ll need to install the HP BIOS configuration utility, then browse to “%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Hewlett-Packard\BIOS Configuration Utility”, or “%ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\BIOS Configuration Utility” and get the following files: The easiest way to do it is to set up a computer how you want it, export the BIOS config, tweak it to suit, then deploy! You could in theory specify the configuration file from scratch, but that would take a while. Now, you’ll need a test machine of the right type to get a BIOS configuration from. Enter your BIOS password, then save the file somewhere useful, as this we will use this later to as the credential for configuring/updating the BIOS. If you run HpqPswd.exe, it will ask you for the BIOS password you wish to encrypt into a “.bin” file. If you are using newer models (like the EliteBook 840G1), you will need to use HPBIOSUPDREC.exe. NOTE: For the ProBook 6x70b, we’ll be using the hpqFlash.exe utility that we’ll get later, as that’s the one that works with these models.
“HPBIOSUPDREC.exe” (BIOS updater tool we may need later).You’ll then have to browse to either “%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Hewlett-Packard\SystemSoftwareManager”, or “%ProgramFiles%\Hewlett-Packard\SystemSoftwareManager” to find “ssm.cab”. Encrypting your BIOS passwordĮxtract the HP System Software Manager download and install it. The last thing your service desk needs is someone changing the boot order and installing their own OS or something, because users. NOTE: If you’re not using a BIOS password, you can do this in any order, but I highly recommend you secure things properly.
This means when we come to the BIOS flash, we can just run the tool in a straightforward way. This is because we’ll be setting the BIOS password in the configuration stage and putting the logic there to deal with whether the machine already has a password set. This may sound backwards, but it simplifies things if you will be imaging a mix of factory fresh and pre-provisioned machines.
Again, I’m using version 3.1.10.1, so be aware.įirst of all, we’ll get the BIOS configuration working and we’ll do the BIOS update second. I’m using version 3.0.13.1, there could be changes if you are using something newer.
You would want to match the timings of the 8 GB memory in there now, so use this free utility that I zipped up and attached below to get the full memory specs of what you currently have in one of the notebooksSCCM 2012 R2 - Updating and configuring HP ProBook 6470b/6570b BIOS in a task sequence - Part 1 Ĭontinuing my recent foray into System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012 R2, I’ve been working on getting a task sequence to automatically update and configure the BIOS for our HP ProBook laptops.
And bring in the 2 x 4 GB notebooks for upgrade as you get the 8 GB chips. Then buy the 8 GB memory in stages if you can-two - four at a time. I would say that 2 x 4 GB might be a better option than 8 + 4 GB as far as performance. I think in the end run, that is a winning combination if you can't purchase 12 x 8 GB memory modules right now. I don't know how you decide who gets the notebooks with the most memory, but I'll leave that up to you. Memory.what I would do is this.take an equal amount of 8 GB and 4 GB chips out of some models and then configure as many as you can 2 x 8 GB and 2 x 4 GB. I don't think allocating more system memory to the video will make the 4K 'look' better, but it may perform better with less lagging.Īll DDR memory is going to run in SDR mode if it is not installed in matched pairs.