Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for ...Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on selected Compaq products. This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook products...
...Questions ... 10 References 10 Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks Abstract: This document focuses on the testing and support provided by : PSG Notebook Software Marketing and Engineering Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Introduction 3 Tested Systems 3 Installation tips for ...Upgrade BIOS......... 6 Using the Integrated Installation Method to deploy SP1 based on selected Compaq products. This document is intended for Compaq personnel and customers needing information on Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo notebook products...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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...the Windows XP SP1 CD or SP1 stand alone CD. The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for the Service Pack listed in Service Pack 1, reference: http://support....XP Professional • Disk Space. For details see Space Requirements for instructions if no OS is booted 3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-...
...the Windows XP SP1 CD or SP1 stand alone CD. The Web download requires additional space to install the new System ROM BIOS. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. (See Appendix A for the Service Pack listed in Service Pack 1, reference: http://support....XP Professional • Disk Space. For details see Space Requirements for instructions if no OS is booted 3. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 6 UPDATES IN SP1 Summary: Service Pack 1 (SP1) is a collection of updates that improve the performance of available software updates. 17A8-0902A-...
Windows XP SP1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks
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Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - This method presents the user with Microsoft Windows...not automatically open when you to download or to save it to Install Service Pack 1." Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the CD by means of the autorun. 1....
Compaq SoftPaqs for Microsoft Windows XP Model Evo N1005 Evo N1000 Evo N800 Evo N610c Evo N600c Evo N410c Evo N400c Evo N200 Evo N180 Evo N160 Evo N115 Armada M700 Armada E500 Armada M300 ROM Family (if applicable) ROM Version - This method presents the user with Microsoft Windows...not automatically open when you to download or to save it to Install Service Pack 1." Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 on Compaq Evo Notebooks 7 IMPORTANT: System ROM BIOS should be updated with the latest ROMPaq version compatible with a Web page from the CD by means of the autorun. 1....
Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview
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... and setup over the network Allows users to access Compaq security options Provides added functionality for updates. Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and ...utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking base Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS...
... and setup over the network Allows users to access Compaq security options Provides added functionality for updates. Table 5. Evo Notebook N600c Software Overview 9 Compaq Worldwide Web Site and Download Facility Individual drivers and ...utilities can be downloaded, in the computer and docking base Enables the integrated network adapter on ArmadaStation I and II Allows users to customize power requirements of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS...
Hard Drive White Paper
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HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
HP Notebook Hard Drive Measures of care, diagnosis and maintenance Introduction...2 HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy...3 Notebook F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test 3 Minimum System BIOS Required...4 Hard Drive Mounting Screw...4 HP Recommendations for Notebook Users 5 Hard Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart...6
Hard Drive White Paper
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... not an acceptable option. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP...either of the tests, the process halts and failure occurs. Therefore HP has released a utility, the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, that subsequently transitions to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. If no errors occur, SMART attribute checking automatically runs. 3. The short test runs. HP ...
... not an acceptable option. Please visit the HP Web site at any time by selecting Start > Programs > HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy. HP recommends the latest system BIOS upgrade be aborted at http://welcome.hp.com/country/us /en/support.html After installing the application, access the HP...either of the tests, the process halts and failure occurs. Therefore HP has released a utility, the HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, that subsequently transitions to the Evo N400 and Evo N600 series. If no errors occur, SMART attribute checking automatically runs. 3. The short test runs. HP ...
Hard Drive White Paper
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...BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18 686DF F.14 F.14 686AW_2004.03.8A BIOS...Nc6000 models, use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360670-001. • For N800c/N800v/N800w models use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360380-001. • For HP Pavilion ze4300/ze4400/ze4500/ze5300/ze5400...
...BIOS Required Notebook Platform HP Compaq Business nc8000 HP Compaq Business nw8000 HP Compaq Business nc6000 HP Compaq Business nc4000 Series HP Compaq Business nx9000 Series HP Compaq Business nx5000 Compaq Evo N620c Compaq Evo N610c/v Compaq Evo N600c Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N410c Compaq Evo N400c BIOS Version F.0A F.0A F.09 F.25 KG.M1.15 F.05 F.0E F.18 686DF F.14 F.14 686AW_2004.03.8A BIOS...Nc6000 models, use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360670-001. • For N800c/N800v/N800w models use bulk HDD spare kit part number 360380-001. • For HP Pavilion ze4300/ze4400/ze4500/ze5300/ze5400...
Hard Drive White Paper
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...commands to check your hard drive: - As a result, movement of readable information. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest ...system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever possible, adjust power management...
...commands to check your hard drive: - As a result, movement of readable information. HP Recommendations for Notebook Users • Install HP Notebook LidSwitch Policy, or as an alternative, place the notebook into Standby mode before transporting it from one location to another. • Upgrade to the latest ...system BIOS, as given in the "F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test" section. • Whenever possible, adjust power management...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...CD-R or CD-RW Note The HP Support Software CD is available through Windows update, as a one-time purchase. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - You can result in the order provided. This section provides guidelines for installation 1. Compare the current...8226; A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each system, follow the steps below. - See Appendix A for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Disconnect all ...
...CD-R or CD-RW Note The HP Support Software CD is available through Windows update, as a one-time purchase. Check the current ROM BIOS using the current operating system (OS). - You can result in the order provided. This section provides guidelines for installation 1. Compare the current...8226; A supported system with Microsoft Windows XP o Windows XP OS License for each system, follow the steps below. - See Appendix A for each PC • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 o SP2 is updated monthly and available by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots. - Disconnect all ...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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...see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in the upper right corner of the Diagnostics window. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Make note of the ROM version and compare it to create a ROMPaq diskette. If the ROM requires upgrading and the ROMPaq ... 1. Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows by clicking on the X in this appendix; Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. Connect the computer to select the System ROM. 5. Press Enter at the Welcome to "Upgrading the ROM." otherwise...
...see "Creating a ROMPaq Diskette" in the upper right corner of the Diagnostics window. HP System Information window appears which includes the System BIOS information. Make note of the ROM version and compare it to create a ROMPaq diskette. If the ROM requires upgrading and the ROMPaq ... 1. Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows by clicking on the X in this appendix; Scroll through the list until the BIOS Version/Date information appears. Connect the computer to select the System ROM. 5. Press Enter at the Welcome to "Upgrading the ROM." otherwise...
Installing Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 on HP Compaq Business Notebooks
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... integrated video software. Provides added functionality for configuring WLAN settings. 7 Enables integrated modem devices select models. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in select models. Appendix B: SoftPaqs Unpacking a SoftPaq file Several switches can be used on the internal keyboard. Sp#####.exe -pdf -f -s SP####.exe is... time switch that overrides the build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features.
... integrated video software. Provides added functionality for configuring WLAN settings. 7 Enables integrated modem devices select models. System Firmware Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in select models. Appendix B: SoftPaqs Unpacking a SoftPaq file Several switches can be used on the internal keyboard. Sp#####.exe -pdf -f -s SP####.exe is... time switch that overrides the build parameters. -f is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to access BIOS and Operating System features.