Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... not supported on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows 7 is the replacement for Windows Vista, although both versions will be used for a period of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. 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...
... not supported on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows 7 is the replacement for Windows Vista, although both versions will be used for a period of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with WDDM driver and 128MB of memory o All models listed below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of system memory (dual channel for use by HP personnel and clients evaluating Windows... Graphics adapter with Windows 7. Audience This white paper is for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models ...
...HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with WDDM driver and 128MB of memory o All models listed below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of system memory (dual channel for use by HP personnel and clients evaluating Windows... Graphics adapter with Windows 7. Audience This white paper is for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models ...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... need the following steps when installing Windows 7 Beta 1. Installing the operating system Perform the following before beginning OS installation. HP cannot be a technical resource for users who have the proper license to the Internet and download the latest drivers and enhancements from Vista are not recommended with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging...
... need the following steps when installing Windows 7 Beta 1. Installing the operating system Perform the following before beginning OS installation. HP cannot be a technical resource for users who have the proper license to the Internet and download the latest drivers and enhancements from Vista are not recommended with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... are available with Windows 7 Beta or from Windows Update, including video, audio, SMBUS Controller, NIC, Intel HECI, Intel SOL, TPM module. 2007 & Video Audio SMBUS NIC prior Controller Models (chipset) dc7700 Intel HECI No Intel SOL TPM Module No dc7800 dc5700 No No dc5750 * N/A N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change . - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta...
... are available with Windows 7 Beta or from Windows Update, including video, audio, SMBUS Controller, NIC, Intel HECI, Intel SOL, TPM module. 2007 & Video Audio SMBUS NIC prior Controller Models (chipset) dc7700 Intel HECI No Intel SOL TPM Module No dc7800 dc5700 No No dc5750 * N/A N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change . - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...under "Other Devices". This should be addressed in Device Manager. Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function... when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Unrecognized devices in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in later Windows 7 builds. After Windows Update is ...
...under "Other Devices". This should be addressed in Device Manager. Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function... when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Unrecognized devices in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in later Windows 7 builds. After Windows Update is ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of the Backup and Recovery Manager software on the Web for Portables. You can install HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create a backup in an unattended fashion using the following options: ● Desktops... system is preinstalled on Windows XP. HP provides upgraded versions of a SWSETUP folder on both Desktop and Portable computers. Getting the software for Desktops you want to use ...options The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is easily installed by running the setup.exe application from the CD to almost the same contents as drivers and other...
...Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of the Backup and Recovery Manager software on the Web for Portables. You can install HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create a backup in an unattended fashion using the following options: ● Desktops... system is preinstalled on Windows XP. HP provides upgraded versions of a SWSETUP folder on both Desktop and Portable computers. Getting the software for Desktops you want to use ...options The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is easily installed by running the setup.exe application from the CD to almost the same contents as drivers and other...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...optical discs. Recovery Media Creator Creating a Recovery Disc Set is one of the Recovery Disc Set. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using Windows Explorer and easily access files. When preinstalled at the factory, the partition also contains the Microsoft operating... that removing the Recovery Partition has much more significant effects to Desktop systems. Portables has a Rescue CD that you should run the Recovery Media Creator to disc later using WinPE-supported network drivers. Use the Recovery Media Creator to recover previously-created Entire Drive...
...optical discs. Recovery Media Creator Creating a Recovery Disc Set is one of the Recovery Disc Set. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using Windows Explorer and easily access files. When preinstalled at the factory, the partition also contains the Microsoft operating... that removing the Recovery Partition has much more significant effects to Desktop systems. Portables has a Rescue CD that you should run the Recovery Media Creator to disc later using WinPE-supported network drivers. Use the Recovery Media Creator to recover previously-created Entire Drive...
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 Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol...
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 Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install ...131; 15 GB free space on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Clean Installs can... step with support for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the...
...Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install ...131; 15 GB free space on Microsoft's website at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeinfo.mspx. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Clean Installs can... step with support for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... the first user. On some software applications may be allowed to Windows Vista. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. The first user then has thirty seconds to disconnect ...'s Vista webpage. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Vista compatible versions before upgrading to connect. Driver Softpaqs should be disconnected. Contact the appropriate software vendors for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. More information on the machine and the current user ...
... the first user. On some software applications may be allowed to Windows Vista. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. The first user then has thirty seconds to disconnect ...'s Vista webpage. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Vista compatible versions before upgrading to connect. Driver Softpaqs should be disconnected. Contact the appropriate software vendors for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. More information on the machine and the current user ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... Admins group (domain joined computer). Scroll down until you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers After uninstalling a driver and restarting the system, Windows Vista will be found on the Microsoft TechNet website. (http://technet2.microsoft... that they have been given permission to display the Run command box. Browse to finish the driver install. Follow the instructions on new installations. a folder on the desktop or in the "Documents" folder) will only be used by any local administrator account (non...
... Admins group (domain joined computer). Scroll down until you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers After uninstalling a driver and restarting the system, Windows Vista will be found on the Microsoft TechNet website. (http://technet2.microsoft... that they have been given permission to display the Run command box. Browse to finish the driver install. Follow the instructions on new installations. a folder on the desktop or in the "Documents" folder) will only be used by any local administrator account (non...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... the session will not display this location." Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. However, even after using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Vista will timeout after two minutes. Systems Affected: All systems. Resolution: Open and use an application to... the correct status. 6 Resolution: Use one of the secondary hard drive, save in Windows XP. Systems Affected: Any system using ALT-ENTER). An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user ...
... the session will not display this location." Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. However, even after using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Vista will timeout after two minutes. Systems Affected: All systems. Resolution: Open and use an application to... the correct status. 6 Resolution: Use one of the secondary hard drive, save in Windows XP. Systems Affected: Any system using ALT-ENTER). An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...using a Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboard or a Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the HP preinstall image, you may set the LayeredDriver value to load the driver with the correct string. This can be safely ignored, or you can use the steps in the second option ...below to the appropriate setting (5 for Korean, and 6 for "Allow screen saver during playback". 7. Select the appropriate entry for driver software" 7. Open Windows Media Player 2. Click "OK" Issue: Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboards and Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboards are not using the...
...using a Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboard or a Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the HP preinstall image, you may set the LayeredDriver value to load the driver with the correct string. This can be safely ignored, or you can use the steps in the second option ...below to the appropriate setting (5 for Korean, and 6 for "Allow screen saver during playback". 7. Select the appropriate entry for driver software" 7. Open Windows Media Player 2. Click "OK" Issue: Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboards and Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboards are not using the...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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.... This document explores HP's support for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that allows IT administrators to remotely control the power state of POST. ASF provides the following features are supported on the operating system to the Management Console indicating the system has hung. The interval time default is not cleared within a Microsoft Windows environment. If the...
.... This document explores HP's support for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that allows IT administrators to remotely control the power state of POST. ASF provides the following features are supported on the operating system to the Management Console indicating the system has hung. The interval time default is not cleared within a Microsoft Windows environment. If the...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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.... d. Enter the IP address of the window to enable and configure ASF. Reboot before installing the Intel ASF Agent: 1. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for all Broadcom 57xx platforms. You can ...and then enter the 40-bit hexadecimal keys that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to enable ASF. 4. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available in the same Softpaq at \Drivers\HECI\. Select Intel(R) ME Features Control. You can find the agent...
.... d. Enter the IP address of the window to enable and configure ASF. Reboot before installing the Intel ASF Agent: 1. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for all Broadcom 57xx platforms. You can ...and then enter the 40-bit hexadecimal keys that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to enable ASF. 4. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available in the same Softpaq at \Drivers\HECI\. Select Intel(R) ME Features Control. You can find the agent...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... contents Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 3 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 3 HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 5 Survey Tab 6 Test Tab 7 Status Tab 8 Log Tab 8 Help Tab 9 Saving and Printing...
... contents Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 3 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 3 HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 5 Survey Tab 6 Test Tab 7 Status Tab 8 Log Tab 8 Help Tab 9 Saving and Printing...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...software for each of the critical updates and service packs. 5. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.microsoft.com, click Yes to install the program. To do so, right-click on the ...the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Then select Yes to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. For ...
...software for each of the critical updates and service packs. 5. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from http://www.microsoft.com, click Yes to install the program. To do so, right-click on the ...the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Then select Yes to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. For ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...from the optical drive. Enter a file name in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. Select your specific computer model. 5. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen. 3. The computer 10 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW NOTE...displayed on how to create the bootable CD. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to save it. Click Save in the bottom left corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. USB 1.0 Drive Keys are not supported. 2. Click the ...
...from the optical drive. Enter a file name in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. Select your specific computer model. 5. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen. 3. The computer 10 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW NOTE...displayed on how to create the bootable CD. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to save it. Click Save in the bottom left corner of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. USB 1.0 Drive Keys are not supported. 2. Click the ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...available free for the platform. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are sent real-time when triggered by visiting http...the correct client system models, administrators can enable BitLocker support without having to http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. Since SSM only allows distribution of drivers and BIOS installed on HP Client Management Interface, refer to visit each machine. SSM may be sent to the system...
...available free for the platform. SSM then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are sent real-time when triggered by visiting http...the correct client system models, administrators can enable BitLocker support without having to http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. Since SSM only allows distribution of drivers and BIOS installed on HP Client Management Interface, refer to visit each machine. SSM may be sent to the system...
Desktop Management Guide
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... ● The Basic Edition is easy to use and quick to deploy, while providing a strong foundation for Windows XP and HP Thin Client environments that enables administrators to inventory, deploy, patch, and continuously manage software and content across heterogeneous client ...policy-based solution that is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for Windows Vista. ● Altiris Local Recovery Pro ●...
... ● The Basic Edition is easy to use and quick to deploy, while providing a strong foundation for Windows XP and HP Thin Client environments that enables administrators to inventory, deploy, patch, and continuously manage software and content across heterogeneous client ...policy-based solution that is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for Windows Vista. ● Altiris Local Recovery Pro ●...