Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops March 15, 2009 Table of Contents: Introduction ...1 Purpose 1 Audience 2 System Requirements and prerequisites 2 Prerequisites 3 Installing the operating system and drivers 3 Installing the operating system 3 Driver availability 4 Appendix A: Known Anomalies 5 ...5 Upgrade 5 USB devices 5 Appendix B: Questions and Answers 6 For more information 6 Introduction In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. Pre-release operating systems are not supported on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows...
... Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops March 15, 2009 Table of Contents: Introduction ...1 Purpose 1 Audience 2 System Requirements and prerequisites 2 Prerequisites 3 Installing the operating system and drivers 3 Installing the operating system 3 Driver availability 4 Appendix A: Known Anomalies 5 ...5 Upgrade 5 USB devices 5 Appendix B: Questions and Answers 6 For more information 6 Introduction In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. Pre-release operating systems are not supported on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in later Windows 7 builds. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to installing any OS. Remember to backup all data prior to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Description: USB devices, especially those behind a hub, will remain under "Other...
... Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in later Windows 7 builds. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to installing any OS. Remember to backup all data prior to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Description: USB devices, especially those behind a hub, will remain under "Other...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... not support text mode. Systems Affected: Any system using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Windows XP. This will not display this issue. .... Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. You will then be OFF, regardless of a secondary hard drive (USB, SATA or PATA). Known Issues Issue: When a Remote session has been idle for the timeout period, then an "Idle ... to show the correct status. 6 An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for example, in Documents folder), then copy it , and selecting "Run as Administrator".
... not support text mode. Systems Affected: Any system using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Windows XP. This will not display this issue. .... Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. You will then be OFF, regardless of a secondary hard drive (USB, SATA or PATA). Known Issues Issue: When a Remote session has been idle for the timeout period, then an "Idle ... to show the correct status. 6 An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for example, in Documents folder), then copy it , and selecting "Run as Administrator".
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... an unattend.XML file, set the LayeredDriver value to load the driver with the correct string. 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 using ..., select "Continue" 4. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option to see the menu) 3. USB Japanese and Korean keyboards do not have this behavior is not checked. Expand the Keyboard category by clicking on the left side of device...
... an unattend.XML file, set the LayeredDriver value to load the driver with the correct string. 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 using ..., select "Continue" 4. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option to see the menu) 3. USB Japanese and Korean keyboards do not have this behavior is not checked. Expand the Keyboard category by clicking on the left side of device...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... select Shut Down. The computer 10 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW An html file will be 64MB or higher). Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen. 3. Select Save to ... Save button. Enter your OS. 6. Select your specific computer model. 5. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Print the information from the optical drive. Downloading the Latest Version of...
... select Shut Down. The computer 10 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW An html file will be 64MB or higher). Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen. 3. Select Save to ... Save button. Enter your OS. 6. Select your specific computer model. 5. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Print the information from the optical drive. Downloading the Latest Version of...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... computer by pressing any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be sure that all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it is connected into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. ENWW Helpful...the default VGA source in Computer Setup. For example, if you have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for instructions. ● Be sure that it on. ● If you are disabled and if the monitor is supported on the system. ●...
... computer by pressing any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be sure that all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it is connected into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. ENWW Helpful...the default VGA source in Computer Setup. For example, if you have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for instructions. ● Be sure that it on. ● If you are disabled and if the monitor is supported on the system. ●...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... persists and you are using a printer, you need a driver for that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are disabled and... available on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter...described in Computer Setup. ● Be sure that all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the power source before turning it on. ● If you feel uncomfortable about...
... persists and you are using a printer, you need a driver for that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are disabled and... available on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select See support and troubleshooting information, enter...described in Computer Setup. ● Be sure that all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the power source before turning it on. ● If you feel uncomfortable about...
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...Download. ✎ The download includes instructions on the screen. 1. USB 1.0 Drive Keys are not supported. 2. Enter the product number (for example, dc5700) in the File Name box and click the Save button. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. You can save the information displayed ...the floppy or Save to www.hp.com. 2. Go to USB key. 4. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.3.7 Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics You can not save it. ✎ To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click the Exit ...
...Download. ✎ The download includes instructions on the screen. 1. USB 1.0 Drive Keys are not supported. 2. Enter the product number (for example, dc5700) in the File Name box and click the Save button. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. You can save the information displayed ...the floppy or Save to www.hp.com. 2. Go to USB key. 4. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.3.7 Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics You can not save it. ✎ To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click the Exit ...
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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Desktop Management Copying to Multiple Computers Ä CAUTION: A setup configuration is complete. 3-12 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 If Windows XP is not available to use to create a bootable diskette, use the method for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette or USB..., press F10 when the monitor light turns green to http://www.hp.com, click Software and Driver Downloads, and enter the model number of the computer. 9. See "Supported USB Flash Media Device" or "Unsupported USB Flash Media Device." Ä CAUTION: Not all computers can be...
Desktop Management Copying to Multiple Computers Ä CAUTION: A setup configuration is complete. 3-12 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 If Windows XP is not available to use to create a bootable diskette, use the method for replicating setup (repset.exe) and copy it onto the configuration diskette or USB..., press F10 when the monitor light turns green to http://www.hp.com, click Software and Driver Downloads, and enter the model number of the computer. 9. See "Supported USB Flash Media Device" or "Unsupported USB Flash Media Device." Ä CAUTION: Not all computers can be...
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... status. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling 3-16 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 HP has made the task of the personal computer. You can be managed using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager or other systems management applications, ...standby). Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products enables you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that is not responding; Desktop Management After configuring the power button to function as a standby button, press the power button to ...
... status. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports, or by disabling 3-16 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 HP has made the task of the personal computer. You can be managed using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager or other systems management applications, ...standby). Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products enables you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that is not responding; Desktop Management After configuring the power button to function as a standby button, press the power button to ...
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...not function. If it does not restart, press the power button to be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-1 During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to start on power loss is set to the ...section describes some simple, preliminary tests and guidelines for troubleshooting the computer without using a printer, you need a driver for that model printer. ■ Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it on. ■ If you diagnose the problem. ■ Turn up...
...not function. If it does not restart, press the power button to be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-1 During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to start on power loss is set to the ...section describes some simple, preliminary tests and guidelines for troubleshooting the computer without using a printer, you need a driver for that model printer. ■ Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it on. ■ If you diagnose the problem. ■ Turn up...
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...Num Lock key can also be on and that the speakers' volume control is pressed. Network driver is loaded and no sound or sound volume is incorrect. The Num Lock key may need ...internal system speaker is in Computer Setup. 1. System has locked up and will not respond to USB keyboard or mouse. Possible Solution 1. Press the power button or press any unsaved data. Press the... operating system to make sure the speakers are properly connected and powered on . Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-3 Replace the RTC battery. Computer date and time display is too low. There is...
...Num Lock key can also be on and that the speakers' volume control is pressed. Network driver is loaded and no sound or sound volume is incorrect. The Num Lock key may need ...internal system speaker is in Computer Setup. 1. System has locked up and will not respond to USB keyboard or mouse. Possible Solution 1. Press the power button or press any unsaved data. Press the... operating system to make sure the speakers are properly connected and powered on . Service Reference Guide, dc5700 437804-001 D-3 Replace the RTC battery. Computer date and time display is too low. There is...
HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... Without Diagnostics Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems Problem Cause Solution A USB device, headphone, or microphone is connected to a live outlet. The correct device driver is not working. 1. The cable from the device to the front of the computer and... restart the computer. The device is not installed. 1. USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup. D-36 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 The device ...
... Without Diagnostics Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component Problems Problem Cause Solution A USB device, headphone, or microphone is connected to a live outlet. The correct device driver is not working. 1. The cable from the device to the front of the computer and... restart the computer. The device is not installed. 1. USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup. D-36 437804-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5700 The device ...
HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower Business PC Illustrated Parts & Service Map, 2nd Edition
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... For more SATA devices Ensure SATA0 and SATA1 are are in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Select the specific product. 5. Device Boot Disabling Prevents booting from the power outlet. 2. Expansion card. 3. Replace system board 103...-DIMM none Configuration Warning Populated DIMM configura- Shut down the system and disconnect the power cord from and or all USB devices. Turn on power to www.hp.com 2. dc5700 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, MT Chassis 439125-002 page 4 Remove any other SATA con- Turn on or restart...
... For more SATA devices Ensure SATA0 and SATA1 are are in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Select the specific product. 5. Device Boot Disabling Prevents booting from the power outlet. 2. Expansion card. 3. Replace system board 103...-DIMM none Configuration Warning Populated DIMM configura- Shut down the system and disconnect the power cord from and or all USB devices. Turn on power to www.hp.com 2. dc5700 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, MT Chassis 439125-002 page 4 Remove any other SATA con- Turn on or restart...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...all system software, applications, and related files stored on the screen. 1. Go to USB key. 4. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. See the operating system or backup utility documentation for example, dc5700) in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. An html file will automatically... click the Exit Diagnostics button in the bottom left corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Click Save in the File Name box and click the Save button. You can save to the hard drive. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Select your specific computer model. 5. Select ...
...all system software, applications, and related files stored on the screen. 1. Go to USB key. 4. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. See the operating system or backup utility documentation for example, dc5700) in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. An html file will automatically... click the Exit Diagnostics button in the bottom left corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Click Save in the File Name box and click the Save button. You can save to the hard drive. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Select your specific computer model. 5. Select ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. During boot, the other option. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button for more information. ● Turn up the... system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that model printer. ● Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the power source before turning it on. ● If you diagnose the problem. ENWW Helpful Hints 9 If the system remains in ...
...key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. During boot, the other option. For example, if you are using a printer, you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button for more information. ● Turn up the... system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that model printer. ● Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the power source before turning it on. ● If you diagnose the problem. ENWW Helpful Hints 9 If the system remains in ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...replace the cable. 2. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. 44 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Install the correct driver for the device. 2. Reconnect the device to a live outlet. 1. USB ports on the computer are disabled in the following table. Table 2-...17 Solving Front Panel Component Problems A USB device, headphone, or microphone is connected ...
...replace the cable. 2. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. 44 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Install the correct driver for the device. 2. Reconnect the device to a live outlet. 1. USB ports on the computer are disabled in the following table. Table 2-...17 Solving Front Panel Component Problems A USB device, headphone, or microphone is connected ...