Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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Preparing for installation 1. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - If you have the most recent version. This section provides guidelines for users... Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the proper order can be downloaded from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. Compare the current ROM version date to the latest ROMPaq release...
Preparing for installation 1. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - If you have the most recent version. This section provides guidelines for users... Pack 2 IMPORTANT Follow the instructions in the proper order can be downloaded from Microsoft. • The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and deliverables described in an unsuccessful or unstable installation. Compare the current ROM version date to the latest ROMPaq release...
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4010 software overview
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... test hardware components Enables the use complete restore solution for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with HP Compaq nc4010 models. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for software listed in this white paper. The CDs provide an easy-to-use of integrated Easy Access buttons Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating... form of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot 8
... test hardware components Enables the use complete restore solution for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with HP Compaq nc4010 models. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for software listed in this white paper. The CDs provide an easy-to-use of integrated Easy Access buttons Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating... form of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot 8
HP ProtectTools Security Manager
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... Drivelock • Enable/Disable hardware features such as CD-ROM boot. • Configuring boot options including disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive Table 2 - TPM embedded security chip pre-boot authentication requires that users securely authenticate to the chip prior...for more details. 6 Users need to input the basic user key pass phrase Helps protects against unauthorized access to the PC through features that become accessible from a single application with HP ProtectTools Security Manager User interface is not required. Allows very ...
... Drivelock • Enable/Disable hardware features such as CD-ROM boot. • Configuring boot options including disabling the ability to boot to drives other than the primary hard drive Table 2 - TPM embedded security chip pre-boot authentication requires that users securely authenticate to the chip prior...for more details. 6 Users need to input the basic user key pass phrase Helps protects against unauthorized access to the PC through features that become accessible from a single application with HP ProtectTools Security Manager User interface is not required. Allows very ...
Software Guide
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... 6-2 Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup 6-3 Understanding MultiBoot Results 6-4 Setting MultiBoot Preferences 6-5 Setting a New Default Boot Sequence 6-5 Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt 6-6 Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences 6-6 7 Presentation Mode Opening Quick Launch Button Software ... Advanced Menu 8-5 9 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software 9-1 Obtaining the Support Software CD 9-2 Accessing Notebook Information 9-2 Downloading Software from the Internet 9-3 Downloading System ROM 9-4 Downloading Other Software 9-5 vi Software Guide
... 6-2 Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup 6-3 Understanding MultiBoot Results 6-4 Setting MultiBoot Preferences 6-5 Setting a New Default Boot Sequence 6-5 Setting a MultiBoot Express Prompt 6-6 Entering MultiBoot Express Preferences 6-6 7 Presentation Mode Opening Quick Launch Button Software ... Advanced Menu 8-5 9 Software Updates and Restorations Preparing to Update Software 9-1 Obtaining the Support Software CD 9-2 Accessing Notebook Information 9-2 Downloading Software from the Internet 9-3 Downloading System ROM 9-4 Downloading Other Software 9-5 vi Software Guide
Software Guide
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..."Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup." Software Guide 6-1 For more information, refer in the boot sequence. Bootable devices include optical drive discs, such as it starts up your notebook. The MultiBoot utility, disabled by default, allows you to identify the devices and control the... sequence in which the system attempts to boot from those devices, as CDs or DVDs, bootable diskettes, or a network interface card ...
..."Enabling Bootable Devices in Computer Setup." Software Guide 6-1 For more information, refer in the boot sequence. Bootable devices include optical drive discs, such as it starts up your notebook. The MultiBoot utility, disabled by default, allows you to identify the devices and control the... sequence in which the system attempts to boot from those devices, as CDs or DVDs, bootable diskettes, or a network interface card ...
Software Guide
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...9998; An optical drive device (such as a CD-ROM) can use MultiBoot Express to set the notebook to find a bootable drive A device, it boots the CD. Drive A devices include optical drives and diskette drives. MultiBoot Understanding the Default Boot Sequence By default, when more than one bootable ...6-2 Software Guide Most bootable CDs boot as drive A or drive C, depending on the format of the CD. The primary hard drive can change the sequence in which the notebook searches for a startup location each time the notebook is in the system, the notebook chooses the startup device by...
...9998; An optical drive device (such as a CD-ROM) can use MultiBoot Express to set the notebook to find a bootable drive A device, it boots the CD. Drive A devices include optical drives and diskette drives. MultiBoot Understanding the Default Boot Sequence By default, when more than one bootable ...6-2 Software Guide Most bootable CDs boot as drive A or drive C, depending on the format of the CD. The primary hard drive can change the sequence in which the notebook searches for a startup location each time the notebook is in the system, the notebook chooses the startup device by...
Software Guide
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... because it considers only the first device of the screen. For example, if you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. ✎ To connect a NIC to a Port Replicator with a disc that boots as drive C, that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C, and the hard drive in the system. ■ Changing the...
... because it considers only the first device of the screen. For example, if you exit Computer Setup and take effect when the notebook restarts. ✎ To connect a NIC to a Port Replicator with a disc that boots as drive C, that CD-ROM drive becomes drive C, and the hard drive in the system. ■ Changing the...
Software Guide
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...an operating system repair without deleting your files. Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the notebook. 3. When prompted, press any key to complete. This process may take 1-2 hours to boot from the CD. Press the power button again to accept the agreement and continue. A Licensing... Agreement screen is complete. Press f8 to start the notebook. 5. The repair process begins. See the Windows online Help ...
...an operating system repair without deleting your files. Immediately insert the Operating System CD into the notebook. 3. When prompted, press any key to complete. This process may take 1-2 hours to boot from the CD. Press the power button again to accept the agreement and continue. A Licensing... Agreement screen is complete. Press f8 to start the notebook. 5. The repair process begins. See the Windows online Help ...
Software Guide
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... 1-2 hours to format the drive. After a few minutes, the Welcome to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of the notebook. 9-8 Software Guide The Setup window is displayed. 7. The reinstallation process begins. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 8. Press esc to Setup ...Software Updates and Restorations To reinstall the operating system: 1. Press and hold the power button for the product key, refer to boot from the CD. Press enter to continue. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. When prompted, press any key to the...
... 1-2 hours to format the drive. After a few minutes, the Welcome to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of the notebook. 9-8 Software Guide The Setup window is displayed. 7. The reinstallation process begins. A Licensing Agreement screen is displayed. 8. Press esc to Setup ...Software Updates and Restorations To reinstall the operating system: 1. Press and hold the power button for the product key, refer to boot from the CD. Press enter to continue. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. When prompted, press any key to the...
Software Guide
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....11 wireless LAN user guides 1-4 A accessing notebook information 9-2 Advanced Port Replicator docking or undocking before starting DVD 4-4 antivirus software 1-5 B battery pack, causing CD or DVD write corruption 4-8, 4-13 Bluetooth user guides 1-4 boot sequence default 6-2 setting new 6-5 C CD(s) accessing Windows Media Player help files 4-3 avoiding Standby and Hibernation 4-1 CD-R vs. CD-RW 4-8, 4-14 copying 4-6 creating 4-6 disabling drive...
....11 wireless LAN user guides 1-4 A accessing notebook information 9-2 Advanced Port Replicator docking or undocking before starting DVD 4-4 antivirus software 1-5 B battery pack, causing CD or DVD write corruption 4-8, 4-13 Bluetooth user guides 1-4 boot sequence default 6-2 setting new 6-5 C CD(s) accessing Windows Media Player help files 4-3 avoiding Standby and Hibernation 4-1 CD-R vs. CD-RW 4-8, 4-14 copying 4-6 creating 4-6 disabling drive...
Software Guide
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...N network connecting to PXE or RPL server at startup 6-4 enabling NIC for MultiBoot 6-1 protecting against viruses while using 1-5 Network Service Boot 6-4 P PCFriendly 4-4 Port Replicator (optional) enabling USB legacy support 8-6 identification information 8-3 MultiBoot 6-2 power source 2-1 using presentation mode... opening 7-2 settings 7-3 R regional settings 1-3 resuming from Hibernation 2-7 resuming from Standby 2-9 ROMPaq 9-3 Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator 6 Drag-to-Disc 4-6 formatting CD with 4-9 preparing to use 4-8, 4-13 prompt, UDF 4-8 settings 4-11 RPL (Remote Program Load) protocol ...
...N network connecting to PXE or RPL server at startup 6-4 enabling NIC for MultiBoot 6-1 protecting against viruses while using 1-5 Network Service Boot 6-4 P PCFriendly 4-4 Port Replicator (optional) enabling USB legacy support 8-6 identification information 8-3 MultiBoot 6-2 power source 2-1 using presentation mode... opening 7-2 settings 7-3 R regional settings 1-3 resuming from Hibernation 2-7 resuming from Standby 2-9 ROMPaq 9-3 Roxio Easy CD and DVD Creator 6 Drag-to-Disc 4-6 formatting CD with 4-9 preparing to use 4-8, 4-13 prompt, UDF 4-8 settings 4-11 RPL (Remote Program Load) protocol ...
HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... OS Loading, Diskette Drive" Go to "Flowchart 2.11-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 2" Y OS loading? N Boot from diskette? Y Check the Setup utility for correct booting order. Y Done Done N Boot from hard drive? N N Boot from hard drive? N Boot from CD? N Reseat external hard drive. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.10-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 1 OS not loading...
... OS Loading, Diskette Drive" Go to "Flowchart 2.11-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 2" Y OS loading? N Boot from diskette? Y Check the Setup utility for correct booting order. Y Done Done N Boot from hard drive? N N Boot from hard drive? N Boot from CD? N Reseat external hard drive. Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.10-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 1 OS not loading...
HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2.12-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 3" Maintenance and Service Guide 2-21 Go to a bootable C:\ prompt. Replace hard drive. 2. Done Y Boot from diskette drive? Remove diskette and reboot. Hard drive formatted? Y 1. Replace system board. N Run FDISK. Y Go to bootable C:\ prompt. Y ...-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 2 Continued from "Flowchart 2.10-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 1" N CD or diskette in drive? Y Done Go to "Flowchart 2.12-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 3" N Hard drive partitioned? Y Notebook booted? Load OS using System Restore...
... 2.12-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 3" Maintenance and Service Guide 2-21 Go to a bootable C:\ prompt. Replace hard drive. 2. Done Y Boot from diskette drive? Remove diskette and reboot. Hard drive formatted? Y 1. Replace system board. N Run FDISK. Y Go to bootable C:\ prompt. Y ...-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 2 Continued from "Flowchart 2.10-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 1" N CD or diskette in drive? Y Done Go to "Flowchart 2.12-No OS Loading, Hard Drive, Part 3" N Hard drive partitioned? Y Notebook booted? Load OS using System Restore...
HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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.... Y Install bootable disc and reboot notebook. Go to "Flowchart 2.17-Nonfunctioning Device" Clear CMOS. N Bootable disc in drive? Try another device? N N Booting from CD or DVD? or in drive? Install bootable disc. Boots from another bootable disc. N Done Go...Refer to Section "1.3 Clearing a Password" for instructions. N Done Y Reseat drive. Y Y Booting order correct? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.14-No OS Loading, CD- or DVD-ROM Drive Y N No OS loading from CD or DVD? Y Boots from Disc CD- Correct boot order using the Setup utility.
.... Y Install bootable disc and reboot notebook. Go to "Flowchart 2.17-Nonfunctioning Device" Clear CMOS. N Bootable disc in drive? Try another device? N N Booting from CD or DVD? or in drive? Install bootable disc. Boots from another bootable disc. N Done Go...Refer to Section "1.3 Clearing a Password" for instructions. N Done Y Reseat drive. Y Y Booting order correct? Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.14-No OS Loading, CD- or DVD-ROM Drive Y N No OS loading from CD or DVD? Y Boots from Disc CD- Correct boot order using the Setup utility.