Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on ... the Built-in Administrator Account 5 A Note on the Run Command Box ...5 A Note on 64bit Drivers ...5 A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers 5 A Note on Sharing Folders...5 Known Issues ...6 For more information...8
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on ... the Built-in Administrator Account 5 A Note on the Run Command Box ...5 A Note on 64bit Drivers ...5 A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers 5 A Note on Sharing Folders...5 Known Issues ...6 For more information...8
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home ...1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Application Compatibility 5. Backup All User Data 4. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel ...
... If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Windows XP Pro Windows XP Home Windows XP Media Center Windows XP Tablet PC Windows XP Pro x64 Windows 2000 Home Basic Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home ...1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Application Compatibility 5. Backup All User Data 4. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot option 4 Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can logon. however this may cause performance issues and it may be instructed to disconnect the first user. However, ... it is logged on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. To do not enable Aero Glass by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor This tool will make your...
...has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot option 4 Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can logon. however this may cause performance issues and it may be instructed to disconnect the first user. However, ... it is logged on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. To do not enable Aero Glass by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor This tool will make your...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...allowed to the computer in Admin Approval Mode. Users that the built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to the specific folder that was shared. Note that open \\\Users will block all unsigned drivers. A Note on the Run Command Box In Windows Vista, the Run command...by default in the "Documents" folder) will also open the start menu to Microsoft KB article # 926183. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. A Note on how to enable/disable the built-in Administrator account to access. 5 In addition, if the last local administrator ...
...allowed to the computer in Admin Approval Mode. Users that the built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to the specific folder that was shared. Note that open \\\Users will block all unsigned drivers. A Note on the Run Command Box In Windows Vista, the Run command...by default in the "Documents" folder) will also open the start menu to Microsoft KB article # 926183. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. A Note on how to enable/disable the built-in Administrator account to access. 5 In addition, if the last local administrator ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... instructions on the + sign 5. Open Tools > Options (you may have to right click next to the forward/backward arrows to load the driver with the correct string. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update...during playback". 7. Systems Affected: Any system using a Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboard or a Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the HP preinstall image, the keyboard has been loaded correctly but is not checked. Resolution: 1. Systems Affected: All Systems, if the Screen Saver has been changed from...
... instructions on the + sign 5. Open Tools > Options (you may have to right click next to the forward/backward arrows to load the driver with the correct string. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update...during playback". 7. Systems Affected: Any system using a Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboard or a Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the HP preinstall image, the keyboard has been loaded correctly but is not checked. Resolution: 1. Systems Affected: All Systems, if the Screen Saver has been changed from...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... packet loss specifications are not exceeded and that the software drivers for a module perform as required, deliver expected performance and features, and integrate into HP images to meet customer needs and latest technology. • Software Application Testing-As part of the total PC solution, HP offers select software applications, including hardware-enabling applications (such...
... packet loss specifications are not exceeded and that the software drivers for a module perform as required, deliver expected performance and features, and integrate into HP images to meet customer needs and latest technology. • Software Application Testing-As part of the total PC solution, HP offers select software applications, including hardware-enabling applications (such...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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... support for possible compatibility issues. All future Microsoft operating systems will include Cool'n'Quiet support. Vendor-specific processor drivers are four control policies: • Constant - Processor Driver Microsoft Windows controls the performance of the HP dx5150. Always runs at lowest performance state and slowly reduces performance as the generic processr.sys, allows Windows...
... support for possible compatibility issues. All future Microsoft operating systems will include Cool'n'Quiet support. Vendor-specific processor drivers are four control policies: • Constant - Processor Driver Microsoft Windows controls the performance of the HP dx5150. Always runs at lowest performance state and slowly reduces performance as the generic processr.sys, allows Windows...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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... following images illustrate a drop in processor speed for EIST and Cool'n'Quiet compatibility. This means that under throttled conditions with the HP image is non-adaptive. How will not see any power saving benefits with a Cool'n'Quiet-capable processor and Windows XP Service ...system contains an EIST or Cool'n'Quiet- These tests include: • Applications bundled with HP bPC computers • Operating system images bundled with HP bPC computers • Peripheral drivers bundled with HP bPC computers • Samples of popular applications and games By default, the Home/Office Desk...
... following images illustrate a drop in processor speed for EIST and Cool'n'Quiet compatibility. This means that under throttled conditions with the HP image is non-adaptive. How will not see any power saving benefits with a Cool'n'Quiet-capable processor and Windows XP Service ...system contains an EIST or Cool'n'Quiet- These tests include: • Applications bundled with HP bPC computers • Operating system images bundled with HP bPC computers • Peripheral drivers bundled with HP bPC computers • Samples of popular applications and games By default, the Home/Office Desk...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 Abstract ...2 Definition of Terms ...2 Operating System Support ...3 Microsoft Windows XP...3 Microsoft Windows 2000 ...7 Microsoft Windows NT ...8 ROM BIOS Information...8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features 9 Common Image Considerations...9 Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products 9 Software delivery...10 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility 10 HP...Windows Operating System Software 13 Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13...
...HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 Abstract ...2 Definition of Terms ...2 Operating System Support ...3 Microsoft Windows XP...3 Microsoft Windows 2000 ...7 Microsoft Windows NT ...8 ROM BIOS Information...8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features 9 Common Image Considerations...9 Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products 9 Software delivery...10 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility 10 HP...Windows Operating System Software 13 Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...5 Certified is defined as follows: 1) Hardware is provided to vendor for sale pre-installed on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to WEB (www.hp.com) at product announcement. 2 Limited Support is defined as follows: 1) Operating System is not offered pre-...client (post launch availability) Microsoft Windows XP The dc7700 series will it run criteria", 2) no driver development, 3) problems are documented, 4) no integration testing and 5) no support provided by HP, and 3) certification is posted to vendor Web site. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3
...5 Certified is defined as follows: 1) Hardware is provided to vendor for sale pre-installed on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to WEB (www.hp.com) at product announcement. 2 Limited Support is defined as follows: 1) Operating System is not offered pre-...client (post launch availability) Microsoft Windows XP The dc7700 series will it run criteria", 2) no driver development, 3) problems are documented, 4) no integration testing and 5) no support provided by HP, and 3) certification is posted to vendor Web site. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Pack - OS Support / Microsoft QFE's Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Q815304 - KB314405 Microsoft HTML Help Topics fix - Q824145 1.00 - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 ESTONIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - Q811630 Microsoft IE6 SP1 November 03 Cumulative patch - Q828035 Microsoft Windows ... package for XP SP2 Q889673 DEP enabled XP2 system may decrease after installing Windows XP SP2 3 mode floppy driver for Windows NTFS Security Update Q828028 Microsoft Vulnerability within ASN fix Q828741_Cumulative Update_Vulnerability within RPC_DCOM fix Security Update_Vulnerability within...
...Pack - OS Support / Microsoft QFE's Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Q815304 - KB314405 Microsoft HTML Help Topics fix - Q824145 1.00 - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 ESTONIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - Q811630 Microsoft IE6 SP1 November 03 Cumulative patch - Q828035 Microsoft Windows ... package for XP SP2 Q889673 DEP enabled XP2 system may decrease after installing Windows XP SP2 3 mode floppy driver for Windows NTFS Security Update Q828028 Microsoft Vulnerability within ASN fix Q828741_Cumulative Update_Vulnerability within RPC_DCOM fix Security Update_Vulnerability within...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems Intel(R) PRO/100/1000 MT Drivers for all Operating Systems Graphics Drivers Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Driver...111.3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 thus, HP will continue to provide limited software support for Protect Tools...
...Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems Intel(R) PRO/100/1000 MT Drivers for all Operating Systems Graphics Drivers Intel(R) Integrated Graphics Driver...111.3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 thus, HP will continue to provide limited software support for Protect Tools...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Broadcom Drivers for Windows XP and 2000 Intel(R) PRO/100/1000 Drivers for all ...HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 8 Interested customers should contact their systems from the PC OEM channel on 30 June 2002 with running Windows NT on new PCs using customer provided Windows 2000 image via the HP PC Customization Services (PCCS) process. As a service, HP...
...Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7700 Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Broadcom Drivers for Windows XP and 2000 Intel(R) PRO/100/1000 Drivers for all ...HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 8 Interested customers should contact their systems from the PC OEM channel on 30 June 2002 with running Windows NT on new PCs using customer provided Windows 2000 image via the HP PC Customization Services (PCCS) process. As a service, HP...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Facility or from the Web site at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/ or ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/Softpaq/. Softpaqs provide a distribution method for the hardware device will require discovery of the appropriate software driver for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. The hardware...it is deemed necessary to move drivers to another safe location for the operation system to locate and install. CD (ISO files included in HDD partition as ISO files located in their system image using Windows Device Manager and each HP Compaq desktop system as part of the...
...Facility or from the Web site at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/ or ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/Softpaq/. Softpaqs provide a distribution method for the hardware device will require discovery of the appropriate software driver for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. The hardware...it is deemed necessary to move drivers to another safe location for the operation system to locate and install. CD (ISO files included in HDD partition as ISO files located in their system image using Windows Device Manager and each HP Compaq desktop system as part of the...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... standards adoption such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), the HP Insight Management Agent is installed. It tracks detailed inventory information, monitors hardware faults, and HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 11 Proactively respond to hardware changes,...HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Video HP dc7700 PCs feature the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Audio The dc7700 incorporates the UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) hardware via a RealTek ALC262 High Definition audio CODEC. In order to enable the HD audio BUS, Q888111 (The Microsoft UAA bus driver...
... standards adoption such as Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI), the HP Insight Management Agent is installed. It tracks detailed inventory information, monitors hardware faults, and HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 11 Proactively respond to hardware changes,...HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/easydeploy. Video HP dc7700 PCs feature the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000. Audio The dc7700 incorporates the UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) hardware via a RealTek ALC262 High Definition audio CODEC. In order to enable the HD audio BUS, Q888111 (The Microsoft UAA bus driver...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...HP CM can update drivers and BIOS on select models. • HP ProtectTools Embedded Security - Provides definitions and instructions for the product General Software Image Contents HP Compaq Business Desktops come standard with HP Systems Insight Manager to provide consolidated deployment and management of the HP Compaq... Business Desktop product introduction. Provides the warranty terms and conditions, warranty period, and types of warranty service available for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on client PCs. These QFEs...
...HP CM can update drivers and BIOS on select models. • HP ProtectTools Embedded Security - Provides definitions and instructions for the product General Software Image Contents HP Compaq Business Desktops come standard with HP Systems Insight Manager to provide consolidated deployment and management of the HP Compaq... Business Desktop product introduction. Provides the warranty terms and conditions, warranty period, and types of warranty service available for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on client PCs. These QFEs...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 13 Allows a user to immediately use Windows XP without having to activate the operating system with Microsoft • HP Online Crash Analysis File • HP Security Guest account fix HP Specific Applications • HP Help and Support Center for Windows XP • HP...Packs Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files • Graphics • Network Interface Card • Audio • Modem • Wireless LAN • HP Monitor INF • Chipset INF • HP SLP files for Windows - A Client (preloaded) • HP Openview Client Manager ...
...HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 13 Allows a user to immediately use Windows XP without having to activate the operating system with Microsoft • HP Online Crash Analysis File • HP Security Guest account fix HP Specific Applications • HP Help and Support Center for Windows XP • HP...Packs Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files • Graphics • Network Interface Card • Audio • Modem • Wireless LAN • HP Monitor INF • Chipset INF • HP SLP files for Windows - A Client (preloaded) • HP Openview Client Manager ...
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...README FILE, VER 1.00, REV B, PASS 1 (26) 326094-B2A, 100, PREINSTALL IMAGE TAG, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 1 (27) 330899-B2A, 102, DRIVER REPAIR TEXT ADD ON, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 3 (28) 333095-B2A, 100, INSTALL SHIELD FIX, VER 1, REV A, PASS 1 (29) 335591-B2B, 100...B2B, 101, ALTIRIS EXPRESS AGENT - Feature Overview • My HP Computer: Access general information about your HP PC in addition to examine the contents of hardware Plug-and-Play ID's that displays text files to installed hardware and software. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 15 KB314405, VER 1.00, REV A, ...
...README FILE, VER 1.00, REV B, PASS 1 (26) 326094-B2A, 100, PREINSTALL IMAGE TAG, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 1 (27) 330899-B2A, 102, DRIVER REPAIR TEXT ADD ON, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 3 (28) 333095-B2A, 100, INSTALL SHIELD FIX, VER 1, REV A, PASS 1 (29) 335591-B2B, 100...B2B, 101, ALTIRIS EXPRESS AGENT - Feature Overview • My HP Computer: Access general information about your HP PC in addition to examine the contents of hardware Plug-and-Play ID's that displays text files to installed hardware and software. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 15 KB314405, VER 1.00, REV A, ...
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...). • HP Software and Drivers Downloads: Web link to model specific software and driver downloads (Internet connection required). • HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required). • Contact HP for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone... (Internet connection required for any of preloaded components. Windows XP Help and Support - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 A welcome screen will launch the setup program for HP Instant Support chat service). To view a list of product model and serial number. ...
...). • HP Software and Drivers Downloads: Web link to model specific software and driver downloads (Internet connection required). • HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required). • Contact HP for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone... (Internet connection required for any of preloaded components. Windows XP Help and Support - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 16 A welcome screen will launch the setup program for HP Instant Support chat service). To view a list of product model and serial number. ...
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...'s loaded onto the hard drive but in an uninstalled state. Q: How do I install preloaded software? HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 20 A: HP has made installation of preloaded software easy by clicking Start > Programs > Software Setup, select the desired ...applications, and follow the easy-to drivers, hardware enabling utilities, and applications that provide additional features on (unbundling). Simply...
...'s loaded onto the hard drive but in an uninstalled state. Q: How do I install preloaded software? HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 20 A: HP has made installation of preloaded software easy by clicking Start > Programs > Software Setup, select the desired ...applications, and follow the easy-to drivers, hardware enabling utilities, and applications that provide additional features on (unbundling). Simply...