HP 6360t White Paper

HP BIOS

FEATURES THAT ARE BUILT IN, NOT BOLTED ON

TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT

HP PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIONS FOR BUSINESS NOTEBOOKS AND DESKTOPS

THE INTEGRATION CHALLENGE

Today’s professionals are looking for more than a collection of disparate software and firmware pieces to
drive their computing experience. They are looking for tightly integrated solutions that will provide them with
the ease of use they demand along with the features they need. HP is committed to delivering this type of
experience in our HP Business Desktop and Notebook PCs.

Developing highly integrated solutions requires expertise and a clear vision for providing real-world value
and enhancing the overall user experience. With the amount of data that most information workers are
receiving each day, it’s unacceptable to require users to take additional unnecessary steps in order to use
their PCs in a secure and connected manner.

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HP BIOS was designed to work seamlessly with HP Professional Innovations like HP ProtectTools

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Manager, HP Power Assistant,

Device Access Manager and other HP software.

Security

HP has been developing its BIOS for three decades. The HP BIOS team works closely with key partners such

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as AMD, Intel

, LANDesk, Microsoft® and Novell along other internal HP software teams. These partnerships
have allowed HP to manage the support of new technologies, provide tight integration with software
components and effectively respond to customer needs.

USE CASE 1: Manageability

Bill is an IT manager at a company with approximately 500 employees. To keep maintenance costs in check, the company
implemented policies that keep software and firmware configurations consistent across the company. Managing BIOS settings
remotely had previously been a challenge. Each system had unique ways to manage these settings, which required a lot of extra
work for the IT staff. However, with the HP Client Management Interface and LANDesk Management Suite, Bill was able to take
advantage of a consistent interface across the HP desktops, notebooks, workstations, retail platforms and signage players in his
environment. With a few clicks, he is able to configure all BIOS components on all machines such as setting the machine boot
order, changing the availability of USB ports, setting the asset tag or even changing the BIOS password remotely.

USE CASE 2: Security

Jim works in a large company where data security is a major priority. Jim takes advantage of HP ProtectTools
to provide a more secure, yet convenient, environment. For a higher level of security, Jim uses HP Pre Boot Security.
Through the tight integration of software and firmware, the HP ProtectTools wizard automatically changes the
settings for the BIOS for protection in case the PC falls into the wrong hands.

The BIOS controls the routines that allow the operating system to boot up. With HP Pre Boot Security enabled, access to

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the Windows

operating system is controlled by the BIOS, adding further protection for the company’s computers.

For simplified security, Jim has enabled the one-step log-in feature that allows his users to initiate log-in at the pre-boot stage.
The benefit? Users can log in just once and go straight to the Windows operating system—so they can get to work fast.

When Jim is ready to re-deploy a

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PC, he uses HP Disk Sanitizer
through HP F10 Setup to
permanently destroy data on the
hard drives. Once executed, data
cannot be recovered even with
advanced data recovery tools.
It’s built-in, operating system
independent and perfect for
equipment recycling, planning for
lease expiration and preparation
ahead of a service event.

USE CASE 3: Ease of use

Rod is a technical consultant for a small company. He is often required to demonstrate alpha and beta software in various
computing environments, but he doesn’t want to carry extra PCs. Using the graphical user interface in HP F10 Setup, he’s able
to easily configure his system to boot from an external SATA drive. Instead of carrying multiple PCs, he now carries his EliteBook
and small portable hard drives. This provides him with the flexibility to run as many environments as necessary without carrying
additional PCs.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Easily control the industry’s leading PC security suite. HP delivers easy-to-use software and firmware on its business notebooks and
desktops that are ready when you need them but not overbearing or intrusive. Through HP BIOS, professionals can more safely use their
PCs in various environments without constantly worrying about security breaches or cumbersome processes to boost data protection.

Remote management is simplified. A consistent interface across HP Business Desktop and Notebook PCs saves IT
professionals valuable time in changing settings and access rights across the fleet of PCs. The time and cost savings allow IT
specialists to focus on other technology priorities.

Easily adjust security settings. The BIOS controls within HP ProtectTools allow professionals to adjust the security settings
on their PCs (without involvement from the IT team) based on the day’s agenda or travel plans.

Conveniently erase sensitive data with confidence. When it’s time to redeploy or recycle PCs, companies need to know
that the confidential information stored on the hard drives cannot be extracted when placed in others’ hands. HP Disk Sanitizer
through HP F10 Setup permanently destroys data on the hard drives and it’s easy to use and built into the computer.

Lighten the load. Rather than carry multiple PCs, IT professionals can use the HP F10 Setup to easily configure a PC to boot
from one external SATA drive and test all the environments required. That’s added convenience for busy technical staff members.

LEVERAGE THE POWER OF HP PROFESSIONAL INNOVATIONS.

HP Business PCs incorporate an array of hardware features for enhanced reliability and software solutions for improved security,
seamless connectivity solutions and optimal efficiency.

In short, HP Professional Innovations help keep you more productive wherever business takes you. To learn more, visit

www.hp.com/go/professionalinnovations.

LOOK FOR THESE INNOVATIONS ON HP BUSINESS NOTEBOOKS.

SECURITY

RELIABILITYEASE OF USE ENVIRONMENTAL

HP BIOS

1. Requires Microsoft Windows.

2. Power calculations and cost calculations are estimates. Results will vary based on variables, which include information provided by the user,

time PC is in different power states (on, standby, hibernate, off), time PC is on battery or AC, hardware configuration, variable electricity rates,
and utilities provider. HP advises customers to use information reported by HP Power Assistant for reference only and to validate impact in their
environment. Environmental calculations were based on U.S. EPA eGrid 2007 data found at www.epa.gov/egrid/. Regional results will vary.
Microsoft Windows required.

3. For the use cases outlined in the DOD 5220.22-M Supplement.

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HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft and Windows are U.S.
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AMD is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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