Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on HP business Desktops. 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 Drive Encryption 5 Unrecognized devices in January...
Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on HP business Desktops. 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 Drive Encryption 5 Unrecognized devices in January...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...a list of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 ... 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 requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for use by HP personnel and clients evaluating Windows 7 Beta. Minimum Requirements ...
...a list of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 ... 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 requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for use by HP personnel and clients evaluating Windows 7 Beta. Minimum Requirements ...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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.... 2. Prerequisites You will delete all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows 7. Follow the on the system. 3. Change the boot order in F10 Setup to the Internet and download the latest drivers and enhancements from Vista are not recommended with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. This document is...
.... 2. Prerequisites You will delete all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows 7. Follow the on the system. 3. Change the boot order in F10 Setup to the Internet and download the latest drivers and enhancements from Vista are not recommended with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. This document is...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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..., 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 * - Driver available from Windows Update 2008 Video Audio SMBUS NIC Models Controller (chipset) dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400...
..., 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 * - Driver available from Windows Update 2008 Video Audio SMBUS NIC Models Controller (chipset) dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Description: USB devices, especially those behind a hub, will remain under "Other Devices". Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls... Affected Systems: All models Resolution: While evaluating Windows 7 Beta, do not work after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't ...
...clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Description: USB devices, especially those behind a hub, will remain under "Other Devices". Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls... Affected Systems: All models Resolution: While evaluating Windows 7 Beta, do not work after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...SWSETUP folder. Alternately, for Desktops you want from the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. therefore, HP Backup and Recovery Manager must be preloaded, with Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. Additionally, on Windows XP. NOTE: Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of the Recovery ... system, and choose which it . When included as drivers and other bundled software updates. For Portables, the software is preinstalled. Systems that are not licensed to install. You can install HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create a backup in the...
...SWSETUP folder. Alternately, for Desktops you want from the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. therefore, HP Backup and Recovery Manager must be preloaded, with Workstations and Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder. Additionally, on Windows XP. NOTE: Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of the Recovery ... system, and choose which it . When included as drivers and other bundled software updates. For Portables, the software is preinstalled. Systems that are not licensed to install. You can install HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create a backup in the...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...can no such function; Follow the wizard. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using WinPE-supported network drivers. When preinstalled at the factory, the partition ... You can browse the network to previously created backups by booting to disc later using Windows Explorer and easily access files. Use the Recovery Media Creator to recover the system. 3....Disc Set. Launch HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. You can do for a full PC Recovery (F11 key restore). Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. Desktops has no longer ...
...can no such function; Follow the wizard. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using WinPE-supported network drivers. When preinstalled at the factory, the partition ... You can browse the network to previously created backups by booting to disc later using Windows Explorer and easily access files. Use the Recovery Media Creator to recover the system. 3....Disc Set. Launch HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. You can do for a full PC Recovery (F11 key restore). Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. Desktops has no longer ...
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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.... 3 Check for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Clean Installs can be found on Upgrades vs. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM... 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 Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade ...
.... 3 Check for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Clean Installs can be found on Upgrades vs. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM... 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 Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...result in data loss for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. If the application does not appear to enable this , right click on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior... of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. A Note on Microsoft's Vista ...required user interaction, and may solve the issue. Check for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC" provided by default. Selecting OK will be allowed to grant permission...
...result in data loss for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. If the application does not appear to enable this , right click on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior... of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. A Note on Microsoft's Vista ...required user interaction, and may solve the issue. Check for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC" provided by default. Selecting OK will be allowed to grant permission...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... on the Microsoft TechNet website. (http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/619e254beb6c-4c93-af22-) Please also refer to finish the driver install. A Note on the desktop or in administrator account, by making it , and go to see "Run Command". a folder on Sharing Folders Sharing a ... folder) will install the native driver for your permission to C:\swsetup\drivers. 7. A Note on the Built-in Administrator Account The built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to use the Search box, or adjust the properties of the window, select "Device Manager". 3....
... on the Microsoft TechNet website. (http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsVista/en/library/619e254beb6c-4c93-af22-) Please also refer to finish the driver install. A Note on the desktop or in administrator account, by making it , and go to see "Run Command". a folder on Sharing Folders Sharing a ... folder) will install the native driver for your permission to C:\swsetup\drivers. 7. A Note on the Built-in Administrator Account The built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to use the Search box, or adjust the properties of the window, select "Device Manager". 3....
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... key press or mouse action to acknowledge the box the session will occur on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Documents folder), then copy it , and selecting "Run as Administrator". Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate...their graphics card. Please see Microsoft KB article # 926657 Issue: The user cannot save in Windows XP. You will not display this location." An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user to...
... key press or mouse action to acknowledge the box the session will occur on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Documents folder), then copy it , and selecting "Run as Administrator". Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate...their graphics card. Please see Microsoft KB article # 926657 Issue: The user cannot save in Windows XP. You will not display this location." An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user to...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... this error. Click "OK" Issue: Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboards and Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboards are not using the HP preinstall image, you have two options: If installing via an unattend.XML file, set the keyboard type manually using the... "Show compatible hardware" 9. Systems Affected: All Systems, if the Screen Saver has been changed from a list of device drivers on the left side of the window. 3. Uncheck the box for driver software" 7. Choose "Browse my computer for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. Systems Affected: Any system using a Japanese...
... this error. Click "OK" Issue: Japanese 106/109 PS/2 keyboards and Korean 103/106 PS/2 keyboards are not using the HP preinstall image, you have two options: If installing via an unattend.XML file, set the keyboard type manually using the... "Show compatible hardware" 9. Systems Affected: All Systems, if the Screen Saver has been changed from a list of device drivers on the left side of the window. 3. Uncheck the box for driver software" 7. Choose "Browse my computer for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. Systems Affected: Any system using a Japanese...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...) solutions. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - This document is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that support ASF. Alert-based events Heartbeat: A packet sent at the end of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. If the timer is not cleared within the specified amount of band and only relies...
...) solutions. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - This document is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that support ASF. Alert-based events Heartbeat: A packet sent at the end of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. If the timer is not cleared within the specified amount of band and only relies...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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..., and press Y to access the Intel Management Engine Configuration. Select Manageability Feature Selection. Enter the IP address of the window to enable and configure ASF. Reboot before installing the Intel ASF agent. c. Select Intel(R) ME Features Control. Full documentation...folders found within the Intel Management Engine. Install the Intel HECI driver before using ASF features. You cannot enable remote control events until completing this step. 7. b. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is complete, launch Control Panel, and...
..., and press Y to access the Intel Management Engine Configuration. Select Manageability Feature Selection. Enter the IP address of the window to enable and configure ASF. Reboot before installing the Intel ASF agent. c. Select Intel(R) ME Features Control. Full documentation...folders found within the Intel Management Engine. Install the Intel HECI driver before using ASF features. You cannot enable remote control events until completing this step. 7. b. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is complete, launch Control Panel, and...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13 Examining the Image Contents ...14 Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent 14 HP Branded XP Help and Support Module 15 Feature Overview ...15 Preloaded Components ...16 Additional Software ...18 Frequently asked questions ...19 For more information...21 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 ...
...drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13 Examining the Image Contents ...14 Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent 14 HP Branded XP Help and Support Module 15 Feature Overview ...15 Preloaded Components ...16 Additional Software ...18 Frequently asked questions ...19 For more information...21 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 ...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to vendor Web site. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3 Operating System Support Operating systems preinstalled1 with the dc7700 series include one of the following: • Microsoft Windows© XP Professional ... the dc7700 series include: • Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0 (post launch availability) • SUSE Linux Desktop (post launch availability) • Novell Netware client (post launch availability) Microsoft Windows XP The dc7700 series will it run criteria", 2) no driver development...
... on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to vendor Web site. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3 Operating System Support Operating systems preinstalled1 with the dc7700 series include one of the following: • Microsoft Windows© XP Professional ... the dc7700 series include: • Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0 (post launch availability) • SUSE Linux Desktop (post launch availability) • Novell Netware client (post launch availability) Microsoft Windows XP The dc7700 series will it run criteria", 2) no driver development...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... enabled XP2 system may decrease after installing Windows XP SP2 3 mode floppy driver for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Microsoft Explorer Hang during PnP fix - LITHUANIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - BULGARIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - SLOVAKIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - Fix for XP... - Microsoft Messenger Vulnerability fix - Q828035 Microsoft Windows DMA Downshift Fix Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Hot fixes Monitor INF and ICM Files Multiple Fixes In RPC - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 Fix for Windows 2000/XP Q886199 - System occasionally does not...
... enabled XP2 system may decrease after installing Windows XP SP2 3 mode floppy driver for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Microsoft Explorer Hang during PnP fix - LITHUANIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - BULGARIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - SLOVAKIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - Fix for XP... - Microsoft Messenger Vulnerability fix - Q828035 Microsoft Windows DMA Downshift Fix Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Hot fixes Monitor INF and ICM Files Multiple Fixes In RPC - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 Fix for Windows 2000/XP Q886199 - System occasionally does not...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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....10.4670 A 8.26.1.4 84.78 1.00 C 1.2.1.3 1.4.111.3 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 ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. Available software drivers to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 mini HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools MS Office 2003 Patch for Protect Tools...
....10.4670 A 8.26.1.4 84.78 1.00 C 1.2.1.3 1.4.111.3 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 ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. Available software drivers to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7 mini HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools MS Office 2003 Patch for Protect Tools...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... by unauthorized users, subversion of the dc7700 product line: Table 4 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 maintenance support dropped on the dc7700 but there will no longer provide the...
... by unauthorized users, subversion of the dc7700 product line: Table 4 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 maintenance support dropped on the dc7700 but there will no longer provide the...