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* RECOMMENDED * HP USB Key Utility for Windows

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Type: Utility - Tools
Version: 1.1.0.0(9 Jan 2007)
Operating System(s): Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for 64-bit Extended Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64
File name: cp007042.exe (1,004 KB)
The HP USB Key Utility is a Windows application that will allow the user to copy the SmartStart CD or Firmware Maintenance CD contents to a USB memory key. Users may then run the SmartStart and Firmware Maintenance applications from a USB key instead of from the CD.

Ver. 1.1 includes SystemROM Floppy support and choice of English or Japanese installation.

Prerequisites:

  • ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack SmartStart CD version 7.5x and greater and/or a Firmware Maintenance CD version 7.5x and greater.
  • Minimum 1GB USB 2.0 flash drive for the SmartStart CD and for the Firmware Maintenance CD.

After successful installation of the HP USB Key Utility, the USB flash drive can be used on supported ProLiant servers with USB legacy support for USB drive keys.  Refer to the USB Drive Key column of the USB Support Matrix for a list of servers supporting this functionality.

To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with this SHA-256 Checksum value:

f5a5d08c73bae5da73511476ec8d719aa75aa62b3bcf482b98af4b7fab354771 cp007042.exe

Reboot Requirement:
Reboot is not required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.

Installation:
Download the Smart Component to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory. The downloaded file is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the Smart Component Number.

From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file.

End User License Agreements:
Hewlett-Packard End User License Agreement

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Notes:

After installation, the utility will place a shortcut in 'HP System Tools' in the 'Programs' start menu folder.

To make your drive key bootable and copy the contents of the CD:

  • Place your HP USB drive key in an available USB port.
  • Select the 'HP USB Key Utility' shortcut in the 'HP System Tools' folder.
  • Complete each step presented by the application.

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Ver 1.1 fixes a minor issue with the Cancel button and Override feature.

Version:3.0.0.0 (12 Jul 2017)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Fixed an issue in the the USB Key Utility where it would report that some newer SPP ISO images were corrupt or invalid.
Enhancements

Changed installer to 64-bit version.

Version:2.1.0.0 (1 Apr 2016)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Fixed an issue when using DVD Rewritable media as the source.

Version:2.0.0.0 (15 Apr 2015)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The utility has been changed to 64-bit to support of ISO images greater than 4GB.

Version:1.8.0.0 (24 Feb 2015)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Updated installer to support new OSes(Windows 2012 R2, Windows 8, etc)

Version:1.7.0.0 (27 Mar 2012)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Fixes issues opening large ISO files.

Version:1.6.0.0 (5 Apr 2011)
Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The HP USB Key Utility for Windows version 1.6 performs faster USB device formatting and supports USB flash devices up to 32GB.

Version:1.5.0.0 (29 Mar 2010)
Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The HP USB Key Utility for Windows version 1.5 allows the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD to run in Automatic Firmware Update mode with a 30 second timeout.

Version:1.3.0.0 (29 Jul 2009)
Enhancements
The HP USB Key Utility for Windows version 1.3 can install multiple CD images on a single USB key. This feature can be used with HP SmartStart CD version 8.30 or later and HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD version 8.70 or later.

Version:1.2.0.0 (30 Mar 2009)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Ver 1.2 of the utility will run on current Windows 64-bit OSs. 

Version:1.1.0.0 (9 Jan 2007)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Ver 1.1 fixes a minor issue with the Cancel button and Override feature.
Enhancements

Ver. 1.1 includes SystemROM Floppy support and choice of English or Japanese installation.

Version:1.0.0.0 (1 Jun 2006)
Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This is the initial version of the HP USB Key Utility.  Refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart  for more information.

Type: Utility - Tools
Version: 1.1.0.0(9 Jan 2007)
Operating System(s):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for 64-bit Extended Systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 W32
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x64

Description

The HP USB Key Utility is a Windows application that will allow the user to copy the SmartStart CD or Firmware Maintenance CD contents to a USB memory key. Users may then run the SmartStart and Firmware Maintenance applications from a USB key instead of from the CD.

Enhancements

Ver. 1.1 includes SystemROM Floppy support and choice of English or Japanese installation.

Installation Instructions

Prerequisites:

  • ProLiant Essentials Foundation Pack SmartStart CD version 7.5x and greater and/or a Firmware Maintenance CD version 7.5x and greater.
  • Minimum 1GB USB 2.0 flash drive for the SmartStart CD and for the Firmware Maintenance CD.

After successful installation of the HP USB Key Utility, the USB flash drive can be used on supported ProLiant servers with USB legacy support for USB drive keys.  Refer to the USB Drive Key column of the USB Support Matrix for a list of servers supporting this functionality.

To ensure the integrity of your download, HPE recommends verifying your results with this SHA-256 Checksum value:

f5a5d08c73bae5da73511476ec8d719aa75aa62b3bcf482b98af4b7fab354771 cp007042.exe

Reboot Requirement:
Reboot is not required after installation for updates to take effect and hardware stability to be maintained.

Installation:
Download the Smart Component to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory. The downloaded file is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the Smart Component Number.

From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file.

Release Notes

End User License Agreements:
Hewlett-Packard End User License Agreement

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Notes:

After installation, the utility will place a shortcut in 'HP System Tools' in the 'Programs' start menu folder.

To make your drive key bootable and copy the contents of the CD:

  • Place your HP USB drive key in an available USB port.
  • Select the 'HP USB Key Utility' shortcut in the 'HP System Tools' folder.
  • Complete each step presented by the application.

Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Ver 1.1 fixes a minor issue with the Cancel button and Override feature.

Revision History

Version:3.0.0.0 (12 Jul 2017)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Fixed an issue in the the USB Key Utility where it would report that some newer SPP ISO images were corrupt or invalid.
Enhancements

Changed installer to 64-bit version.

Version:2.1.0.0 (1 Apr 2016)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Fixed an issue when using DVD Rewritable media as the source.

Version:2.0.0.0 (15 Apr 2015)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The utility has been changed to 64-bit to support of ISO images greater than 4GB.

Version:1.8.0.0 (24 Feb 2015)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

Updated installer to support new OSes(Windows 2012 R2, Windows 8, etc)

Version:1.7.0.0 (27 Mar 2012)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Fixes issues opening large ISO files.

Version:1.6.0.0 (5 Apr 2011)
Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The HP USB Key Utility for Windows version 1.6 performs faster USB device formatting and supports USB flash devices up to 32GB.

Version:1.5.0.0 (29 Mar 2010)
Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

The HP USB Key Utility for Windows version 1.5 allows the HP Smart Update Firmware DVD to run in Automatic Firmware Update mode with a 30 second timeout.

Version:1.3.0.0 (29 Jul 2009)
Enhancements
The HP USB Key Utility for Windows version 1.3 can install multiple CD images on a single USB key. This feature can be used with HP SmartStart CD version 8.30 or later and HP ProLiant Firmware Maintenance CD version 8.70 or later.

Version:1.2.0.0 (30 Mar 2009)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Ver 1.2 of the utility will run on current Windows 64-bit OSs. 

Version:1.1.0.0 (9 Jan 2007)
Fixes

Upgrade Requirement:
Recommended - HPE recommends users update to this version at their earliest convenience.

Ver 1.1 fixes a minor issue with the Cancel button and Override feature.
Enhancements

Ver. 1.1 includes SystemROM Floppy support and choice of English or Japanese installation.

Version:1.0.0.0 (1 Jun 2006)
Enhancements

Upgrade Requirement:
Optional - Users should update to this version if their system is affected by one of the documented fixes or if there is a desire to utilize any of the enhanced functionality provided by this version.

This is the initial version of the HP USB Key Utility.  Refer to http://www.hp.com/servers/smartstart  for more information.

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