HP BIOSphere
Key features of the HP BIOS include:
Deployment and manageability - HP BIOS provides several technologies that help integrate the HP ProDesk 400 G2 MT
Business PC into the enterprise, such as PXE, and F10 Setup support for 12 languages.
Support UEFI specification 2.3.1
Thermal and power management - The HP BIOS provides and enables thermal and power management technologies so
component temperatures are managed for high reliability and to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in
any enterprise environment.
Thermal Controlled Fans - Automatic or manual controlled fan speeds for cooling and acoustic performance Serviceability -
HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information.
Upgrades and recovery - HP BIOS provides numerous ways to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers, including BIOS
updates from within DOS (DOSFlash), BIOS updates from within Windows (HPQFlash), HP Client Manager, and fail-safe
recovery (Emergency Boot Block Recovery). In addition, the HP Business Desktop BIOS Utilities tool enables replicated BIOS
setup throughout the Enterprise; it is available from within the BIOS F10 setup and from the support website.
HP BIOS uses PKI signing of the BIOS for trusted BIOS upgrades and recovery.
Serviceability - HP BIOS provides diagnostic and detailed service information.
Additional HP BIOS Features:
Power-On password - Helps prevent an unauthorized user from powering on the system.
Administrator password - Also known as the setup password, this helps prevent unauthorized changes to the system
configuration. If the administrator password is not known, the BIOS version cannot be changed and changes cannot be
made to BIOS settings using F10 setup or under the OS.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) - Represents a significant innovation in power and configuration
management, allowing operating systems and applications to manage power based on activity and usage. HP Pro models
use ACPI to provide power conservation features.
S5 Max Power Savings setting supports EU Lot6 requirement and allows the computer to power down below 1W is S5
(when turned off). When S5 Max Power Savings feature is enabled power to slots is turned off along with WOL functionality.
Master Boot Record Security - Helps to prevent changes and/or infections to the Master Boot Record caused by viruses or
malicious code.
HP BIOS Protection - prevents unauthorized updates or changes to the BIOS due to malware, viruses, or malicious BIOS
updates. Based on NIST SP800-147 policy guidelines.
QuickSpecs
HP ProDesk 400 G2 Microtower Business PC
Standard Features and Configurable Components (availability may vary by country)
DA - 14982 North America — Version 1 — May 28, 2014
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