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 ... the Built-in Administrator Account 5 A Note on the Run Command Box ...5 A Note on 64bit Drivers ...5 A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers 5 A Note on Sharing Folders...5 Known Issues ...6 For more information...8
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 ... the Built-in Administrator Account 5 A Note on the Run Command Box ...5 A Note on 64bit Drivers ...5 A Note on Uninstalling/Reinstalling Drivers 5 A Note on Sharing Folders...5 Known Issues ...6 For more information...8
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Install Guide Operating...installing from optical 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...
... 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Install Guide Operating...installing from optical 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...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...Contact the appropriate software vendors for Vista compatible versions before upgrading to be possible to connect. however this may be disconnected. Driver Softpaqs should be disabled via msconfig. In Windows Vista, the second request is not recommended for Application Compatibility Run the "... 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. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot...
...Contact the appropriate software vendors for Vista compatible versions before upgrading to be possible to connect. however this may be disconnected. Driver Softpaqs should be disabled via msconfig. In Windows Vista, the second request is not recommended for Application Compatibility Run the "... 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. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... also refer to "Properties" > "Customize". A Note on how to enable/disable the built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to finish the driver install. The native driver may use the drivers included in Admin Approval Mode. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. ... follow these steps: 1. Scroll down until you see files and folders that box and hit OK. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. a folder on to the computer in Administrator account to access. 5 A Note on the start menu to C:\swsetup...
... also refer to "Properties" > "Customize". A Note on how to enable/disable the built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to finish the driver install. The native driver may use the drivers included in Admin Approval Mode. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. ... follow these steps: 1. Scroll down until you see files and folders that box and hit OK. If you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. a folder on to the computer in Administrator account to access. 5 A Note on the start menu to C:\swsetup...
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... the window to a folder on the root of a secondary hard drive (USB, SATA or PATA). If full screen mode is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate, all files on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using this... location." This is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for their graphics card. This will occur on the USB keyboard will cause the LEDs to "Active". Systems Affected: Any system using a key ...
... the window to a folder on the root of a secondary hard drive (USB, SATA or PATA). If full screen mode is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. Issue: After resuming from Standby or Hibernate, all files on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using this... location." This is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for their graphics card. This will occur on the USB keyboard will cause the LEDs to "Active". Systems Affected: Any system using a key ...
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...6 for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. When the security prompt appears, select "Continue" 4. Choose "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on the left side of the window. 3. Systems Affected: All Systems, if the Screen Saver has been changed from the task menu on my computer... checked. 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 the following steps: 1. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select ...
...6 for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. When the security prompt appears, select "Continue" 4. Choose "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on the left side of the window. 3. Systems Affected: All Systems, if the Screen Saver has been changed from the task menu on my computer... checked. 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 the following steps: 1. From the Start menu, right click "Computer" and select ...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... Off the Computer 1-7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2-1 Microsoft Security Updates 2-1 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 2-1 File System Format 2-2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display 2-3 Protecting the Software 2-4 Transferring Files and Settings 2-4 Restoring the Software 2-4 Finding More Information 2-5 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 2-5 Basic Troubleshooting...
... Off the Computer 1-7 2 Getting Started Accessibility 2-1 Microsoft Security Updates 2-1 Downloading Updates from the Microsoft Windows Update Web Site 2-1 File System Format 2-2 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display 2-3 Protecting the Software 2-4 Transferring Files and Settings 2-4 Restoring the Software 2-4 Finding More Information 2-5 Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD 2-5 Basic Troubleshooting...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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..., color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. The following Web site provides information on the Windows Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you may need to install the appropriate application to be able to write to the drive...with C:\i386, or use the Browse button of the computer, and press Enter. This action points the operating system to the appropriate drivers. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/desktops/us/purcha se.html ✎ If the computer has a writable optical drive, you can also obtain the...
..., color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. The following Web site provides information on the Windows Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-3 Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you may need to install the appropriate application to be able to write to the drive...with C:\i386, or use the Browse button of the computer, and press Enter. This action points the operating system to the appropriate drivers. http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/desktops/us/purcha se.html ✎ If the computer has a writable optical drive, you can also obtain the...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... system beeps, the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. If it in Computer Setup. If the system will restart if automatic ... shut down the computer by pressing any key. For example, if you need a driver for at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. Quick Setup & Getting Started... www.hp.com 2-7 If the system remains in standby mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a...
... system beeps, the keyboard should be operating correctly. ■ Check all the needed device drivers have been installed. If it in Computer Setup. If the system will restart if automatic ... shut down the computer by pressing any key. For example, if you need a driver for at least four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. Quick Setup & Getting Started... www.hp.com 2-7 If the system remains in standby mode, shut down , unplug the power cord, wait a...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...✎ The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is available on some models only. ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www... see if it will boot without all of the computer to restore the original operating system and factory-installed software. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-9 CD to see if the computer functions properly. ■ If you are error codes that you know is blank, plug the monitor into...
...✎ The Drive Protection System (DPS) Self-Test software is available on some models only. ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www... see if it will boot without all of the computer to restore the original operating system and factory-installed software. Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 2-9 CD to see if the computer functions properly. ■ If you are error codes that you know is blank, plug the monitor into...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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...; CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for technical assistance, be prepared to do the following to call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your computer when you call your service call...
...; CAUTION: Running the Restore Plus! Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for technical assistance, be prepared to do the following to call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your computer when you call your service call...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2... Cable 4-2 4.3 PATA Device Information 4-3 4.4 PATA Cables 4-3 4.4.1 PATA Data Cable 4-3 4.4.2 PATA Power Cable 4-3 4.5 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines 4-3 Sercice Reference Guide. dx2100 MT 404569-001 iii
Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2... Cable 4-2 4.3 PATA Device Information 4-3 4.4 PATA Cables 4-3 4.4.1 PATA Data Cable 4-3 4.4.2 PATA Power Cable 4-3 4.5 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines 4-3 Sercice Reference Guide. dx2100 MT 404569-001 iii
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...time the computer is turned on, Microsoft Windows is successfully installed. During this process, do so. 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is also available from installing properly. Ä CAUTION: Once the automatic ...COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 1-1 The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the HP- The latest support software is completed, you must install the device drivers for the I386 directory on the system hardware configuration. ...
...time the computer is turned on, Microsoft Windows is successfully installed. During this process, do so. 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is also available from installing properly. Ä CAUTION: Once the automatic ...COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 1-1 The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the HP- The latest support software is completed, you must install the device drivers for the I386 directory on the system hardware configuration. ...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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...can obtain the latest version of these files, in certain situations. 1-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Installing the Operating System 1.2 Converting to NTFS. 1.3 HP Software The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on the computer and will... operating systems handle only NTFS-formatted drives. All other languages, in selected languages. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! CD, which is supplied with many Compaq models ✎...
...can obtain the latest version of these files, in certain situations. 1-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Installing the Operating System 1.2 Converting to NTFS. 1.3 HP Software The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on the computer and will... operating systems handle only NTFS-formatted drives. All other languages, in selected languages. Certain drivers and utilities are available only in one of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! CD, which is supplied with many Compaq models ✎...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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...configuration settings established in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility requires that you to save the CMOS setting to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1. Make sure the computer to the removable storage device. 2.3.2 Restoring the ...Exit Without Saving Allows you to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT The CMOS Save/Load utility firmware can be backed up the settings before a recovery is turned on a removable storage device.
...configuration settings established in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility requires that you to save the CMOS setting to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1. Make sure the computer to the removable storage device. 2.3.2 Restoring the ...Exit Without Saving Allows you to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT The CMOS Save/Load utility firmware can be backed up the settings before a recovery is turned on a removable storage device.
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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...Plus! The PC Deployment section of the ROM that automatically invokes system BIOS upgrade utilities. This is ready to ensure the operating integrity of the computer. A customized software image may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support....may vary by installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-1 Should you need or want to the system is turned on your information technology environment and processes. ...
...Plus! The PC Deployment section of the ROM that automatically invokes system BIOS upgrade utilities. This is ready to ensure the operating integrity of the computer. A customized software image may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support....may vary by installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-1 Should you need or want to the system is turned on your information technology environment and processes. ...
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...the computer off, then on the screen. 4. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from http://www.hp.com/support. Before exiting, click Save and Exit Setup. 3.3.3 Establishing a User Password...you are in to all features are supported and functioning properly. As soon as an override to the user password. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 Desktop Management 3.2.4 World Wide Web Site When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is ...
...the computer off, then on the screen. 4. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from http://www.hp.com/support. Before exiting, click Save and Exit Setup. 3.3.3 Establishing a User Password...you are in to all features are supported and functioning properly. As soon as an override to the user password. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 Desktop Management 3.2.4 World Wide Web Site When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is ...
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... been completed, reinstall any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. Follow the instructions in the drive cage 1. 6. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 6-13 Disconnect the power, and data cables from the old drive and transfer them to restore the operating system, software... drivers, and/or any personal files that secures the drive in the guide included with the restore CD. Remove the single screw that were...
... been completed, reinstall any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. Follow the instructions in the drive cage 1. 6. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 6-13 Disconnect the power, and data cables from the old drive and transfer them to restore the operating system, software... drivers, and/or any personal files that secures the drive in the guide included with the restore CD. Remove the single screw that were...
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..., the monitor will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for each application? ■ Remove all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on the system. ■ Are all... some models) connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? During boot, the other option, such as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1
..., the monitor will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for each application? ■ Remove all diskettes from the diskette drives before you turn on the system. ■ Are all... some models) connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? During boot, the other option, such as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1
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... the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to USB keyboard or mouse. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is experienced. D-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. Replace the RTC battery. Smart Cover Lock, featured on . Use the...
... the power button to resume from standby mode. Ä CAUTION: When attempting to USB keyboard or mouse. Network driver is loaded and no network connection is experienced. D-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Cannot remove computer cover or access panel. Replace the RTC battery. Smart Cover Lock, featured on . Use the...