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HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool
 Abstract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Creating an ISO image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Formatting a USB flash device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Unpacking the image and tools for deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Deploying with PXE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Appendix A: Adding IBR to a job using AltirisDeployment Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Appendix B: Configuring a PXE server under Microsoft RIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Installing Remote Installation Services (RIS PXE Server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Authorizing Remote Installation Services (RIS PXE server) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Configuring Remote Installation Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Set User Permissions on the Active Directory Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10RIS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Creating network bootable disk to map drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Appendix C: Changing boot order . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11For more information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
 
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 Abstract
This white paper provides an overview of the HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool for the HP CompaqThin Client t5000 Series and instructions for obtaining and deploying the restore image.
Introduction
The HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool is part of the Package-for-the-Web deliverable that contains theoriginal factory image for the HP Compaq t5000 Series Thin Client.
System requirements
Software:
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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CD creation software (if using the ISO Image option)
Hardware:
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 A desktop PC and one or more HP Compaq Thin Client t5000 Series
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CD-R or CD-RW drive (if using the ISO Image option)
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USB flash device 256MB or larger (if using the USB Format option). Compatible USB flash devicesare available from
http://www.hpshopping.com
.
This restore method will not work with all USB flash devices.
USB flash devices withmultiple partitions generally do not support this restore method. The range of USB flash devicesavailable on the market is constantly changing. Not all USB flash devices have been tested with theHP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool.
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USB CD-ROM drive for thin client (if using the ISO Image option)Before using the imaging tool, you must download the appropriate image from
http://www.hp.com/products/thinclientsoftware
.HP recommends that you change the boot order on all network thin clients to PXE boot as the first device.To perform this action locally, use the BIOS setup. To perform this action remotely, use script execution ofthe HP Compaq Thin Client Boot Order Change Tool through the Altiris Deployment Server. You candownload the HP Compaq Thin Client Boot Order Change Tool at
http://www.hp.com/products/thincli-entsoftware
.
 
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Getting started
There are three deployment options supported by the imaging tool. You can choose to do one or more ofthe following:
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Generate an ISO image to use with CD creation software to create a bootable CD for deploymentusing a USB CD ROM drive.
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Create a bootable flash image on a USB flash device (such as a drive key).
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Unpack the components of the image to a directory for use in a custom deployment scenario or PXEimage.Download and run the Package-for-the-Web deliverable (an .exe file) that contains the original factoryimage for the thin client. The HP Compaq Thin Client Imaging Tool (CRStart.exe) runs automatically anddisplays the following dialog:Choose one of the following deployment options. Each option is described in the following sections.
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ISO Image
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USB Format
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Deployment
The restore process reformats the thin client flash drive and erases all drive databefore it copies the system image to the flash drive. To prevent loss of data, save anyuser-created data from the flash drive.During the first restart of the thin client following the restore process, it may takeapproximately 5-10 minutes to unbundle the software before the Windows Desktopdisplays.
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