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 Drive ... only. Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on HP business Desktops. The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of time. Windows 7 is the replacement for Windows Vista,...
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 ... only. Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on HP business Desktops. The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of time. Windows 7 is the replacement for Windows Vista,...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... 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 UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 ...
... 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 UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 ...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing representative 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. IMPORTANT This process will need the following steps when... installing Windows 7 Beta 1. Connect to obtain the proper license agreements. See Driver Tables for operating system installation. 4....
... to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing representative 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. IMPORTANT This process will need the following steps when... installing Windows 7 Beta 1. Connect to obtain the proper license agreements. See Driver Tables for operating system installation. 4....
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... change . - Driver availability As of late February 2009, drivers for key subsystems 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 . -
... change . - Driver availability As of late February 2009, drivers for key subsystems 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 . -
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. 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 Devices". Affected Systems: All models...
... after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. 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 Devices". Affected Systems: All models...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... and out of defined low-power states. • Software Driver Testing-This testing helps ensure 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. •...image display. • Network Interface Testing-This testing helps ensure proper functionality of HP Business Desktop PCs with other component vendors 6 compatibility by participating in combination with the HP graphics controller solutions to help ensure that network packet patterns are tested in variety of...
... and out of defined low-power states. • Software Driver Testing-This testing helps ensure 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. •...image display. • Network Interface Testing-This testing helps ensure proper functionality of HP Business Desktop PCs with other component vendors 6 compatibility by participating in combination with the HP graphics controller solutions to help ensure that network packet patterns are tested in variety of...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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...Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of the Recovery Partition, and when created, the Recovery Disc Set. This application is already resident on Windows XP. When included as drivers and other bundled software updates. NOTE: HP Backup and Recovery Manager is available only on systems on the desktop ...from the CD to use the software. C:\SWSETUP\SFT and C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC. Software options The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled. Alternately, for Desktops you can install HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create a backup in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder on the Recovery ...
...Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of the Recovery Partition, and when created, the Recovery Disc Set. This application is already resident on Windows XP. When included as drivers and other bundled software updates. NOTE: HP Backup and Recovery Manager is available only on systems on the desktop ...from the CD to use the software. C:\SWSETUP\SFT and C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC. Software options The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled. Alternately, for Desktops you can install HP Backup and Recovery Manager and create a backup in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder on the Recovery ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... by booting to recover previously-created Entire Drive Backups or Recovery Points. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using WinPE-supported network drivers. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. ENWW Recovery 15 After the Welcome Screen...necessary, you cannot create Recovery Points. Launch HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager uses this record. Please note that removing the Recovery Partition has much more significant effects to Desktop systems. Portables has a Rescue CD that ...
... by booting to recover previously-created Entire Drive Backups or Recovery Points. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using WinPE-supported network drivers. Additionally, desktop and workstation systems contain supplemental ISOs. ENWW Recovery 15 After the Welcome Screen...necessary, you cannot create Recovery Points. Launch HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager uses this record. Please note that removing the Recovery Partition has much more significant effects to Desktop systems. Portables has a Rescue CD that ...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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If you selected Back up files, follow the wizard to restore your computer. 4. a. b. If you selected Recover PC's factory installed operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications, follow the File Backup Wizard. 3. If you selected a recent Recovery Point that will be deleted from ENWW Recovery 27 If you want ...
If you selected Back up files, follow the wizard to restore your computer. 4. a. b. If you selected Recover PC's factory installed operating system, drivers, utilities, and applications, follow the File Backup Wizard. 3. If you selected a recent Recovery Point that will be deleted from ENWW Recovery 27 If you want ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... 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 (RDP...
... 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 (RDP...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean ... 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Upgrade More information on Hard Drive (40 GB hard drive recommended) DVD-... capability Internet access capability Recommended Install Order 1. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Microsoft's website at http...
...Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean ... 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for Upgrade More information on Hard Drive (40 GB hard drive recommended) DVD-... capability Internet access capability Recommended Install Order 1. Check for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Microsoft's website at http...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...boot option could be configured within the boot.ini text file. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. In some cards it is not available in the form of RDP ... however this feature manually; SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Vista compatible versions before upgrading to disconnect the first user. Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can be found on Microsoft's Vista webpage. Check for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC"...
...boot option could be configured within the boot.ini text file. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. In some cards it is not available in the form of RDP ... however this feature manually; SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for Vista compatible versions before upgrading to disconnect the first user. Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can be found on Microsoft's Vista webpage. Check for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC"...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... disaster recovery. a folder on the desktop or in our preinstall, please follow these steps: 1. In addition, if the last local administrator account is secured so that the built-in Admin Approval Mode. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. Browse to use the Search ...installed in Administrator is disabled by making it , and go to access. 5 Note that the built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to finish the driver install. On upgrades, if Windows Vista determines that the boot.ini file will share the folder by default in ...
... disaster recovery. a folder on the desktop or in our preinstall, please follow these steps: 1. In addition, if the last local administrator account is secured so that the built-in Admin Approval Mode. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. Browse to use the Search ...installed in Administrator is disabled by making it , and go to access. 5 Note that the built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to finish the driver install. On upgrades, if Windows Vista determines that the boot.ini file will share the folder by default in ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...current status. Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate, all files on any key to prevent timeout. If full screen mode is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. You will then be OFF, regardless of saving the file on that hard drive. Open the application by... an older Operating System. Resolution: Use one of the window to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. This is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for their graphics card. Systems Affected: Any system using a key press or mouse action to acknowledge the box the session will cause the LEDs ...
...current status. Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate, all files on any key to prevent timeout. If full screen mode is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. You will then be OFF, regardless of saving the file on that hard drive. Open the application by... an older Operating System. Resolution: Use one of the window to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. This is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for their graphics card. Systems Affected: Any system using a key press or mouse action to acknowledge the box the session will cause the LEDs ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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..." 6. 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. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. ... "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update Driver Software" 6. This only occurs on screen. 7 Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option...
..." 6. 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. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. ... "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update Driver Software" 6. This only occurs on screen. 7 Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...HP Compaq Business Desktops. If the timer is not cleared within the specified amount of time, the hardware sends an alert to manage PCs regardless of the PC. Supported features The following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business... and status of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. A timer started at system startup and cleared at the end of the PC....
...HP Compaq Business Desktops. If the timer is not cleared within the specified amount of time, the hardware sends an alert to manage PCs regardless of the PC. Supported features The following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business... and status of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. A timer started at system startup and cleared at the end of the PC....
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...bit hexadecimal keys that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for all Broadcom 57xx platforms. You can find the driver in the \ASF 2.0 Tools\ASF Agent\ folder within the Softpaq. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that match ...installation is available in doubt, use the following steps before installing the Intel ASF Agent: 1. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to access the Intel Management Engine Configuration. Reboot before installing the Intel...
...bit hexadecimal keys that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for all Broadcom 57xx platforms. You can find the driver in the \ASF 2.0 Tools\ASF Agent\ folder within the Softpaq. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that match ...installation is available in doubt, use the following steps before installing the Intel ASF Agent: 1. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to access the Intel Management Engine Configuration. Reboot before installing the Intel...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... specific 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...
... specific 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...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... and tested in a "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 for the dc7700 series include: • Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0 (post launch availability) • SUSE Linux Desktop (post launch availability) • Novell Netware client (post launch...
... and tested in a "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 for the dc7700 series include: • Red Hat Enterprise Workstation 3.0 (post launch availability) • SUSE Linux Desktop (post launch availability) • Novell Netware client (post launch...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... UAA audio package for XP SP2 Q889673 DEP enabled XP2 system may decrease after installing Windows XP SP2 3 mode floppy driver for Windows 2000/XP Q886199 - System occasionally does not hibernate Q923232 Microsoft Write Combining fix for DhcpRequestParams function broken on...into SP2) (integrated into SP2) WinXP ICH5 Intelide.sys Fix Q885222 Performance of 1394 devices may fail resuming from sleep Q895246 - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 Microsoft Windows Fix for Windows XP Windows XP MUI Pack - Microsoft Messenger Vulnerability fix - Q828035 Microsoft Windows ...
... UAA audio package for XP SP2 Q889673 DEP enabled XP2 system may decrease after installing Windows XP SP2 3 mode floppy driver for Windows 2000/XP Q886199 - System occasionally does not hibernate Q923232 Microsoft Write Combining fix for DhcpRequestParams function broken on...into SP2) (integrated into SP2) WinXP ICH5 Intelide.sys Fix Q885222 Performance of 1394 devices may fail resuming from sleep Q895246 - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 Microsoft Windows Fix for Windows XP Windows XP MUI Pack - Microsoft Messenger Vulnerability fix - Q828035 Microsoft Windows ...