Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... will be used for a period of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. Pre-release operating systems are not supported 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...
... will be used for a period of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. Pre-release operating systems are not supported 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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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 dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 ... 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 requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with Windows 7. System Requirements and prerequisites The following represents ...
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 dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 ... 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 requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with Windows 7. System Requirements and prerequisites The following represents ...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... system installation. 4. Upgrade the system ROM before installing Windows 7: An applicable system Microsoft Windows 7 Beta DVD Internet access IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license 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...
... system installation. 4. Upgrade the system ROM before installing Windows 7: An applicable system Microsoft Windows 7 Beta DVD Internet access IMPORTANT This document does not provide a license 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... subject to change . - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - 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...
... subject to change . - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Microsoft KB article ... Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. This should be addressed in later Windows 7 builds. Remember to backup all data prior to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Description: Tested models running Windows 7 Beta would lock up when attempting...
...selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Microsoft KB article ... Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. This should be addressed in later Windows 7 builds. Remember to backup all data prior to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Description: Tested models running Windows 7 Beta would lock up when attempting...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... image If you want to install it came preinstalled. When preinstalled on Windows XP. HP provides upgraded versions of the Backup and Recovery Manager software on the Recovery...Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder on the desktop to allow a user to install. Alternately, for Desktops you want to install. C:\SWSETUP\SFT and C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC. When included as drivers...the CD. NOTE: Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of a SWSETUP folder on the computer, HP Backup and Recovery Manager is automatically part of an HP hardware purchase, the HP Backup and Recovery Manager...
... image If you want to install it came preinstalled. When preinstalled on Windows XP. HP provides upgraded versions of the Backup and Recovery Manager software on the Recovery...Desktops, and in the C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC folder on the desktop to allow a user to install. Alternately, for Desktops you want to install. C:\SWSETUP\SFT and C:\SWSETUP\SFT_REC. When included as drivers...the CD. NOTE: Desktops uses a COMPAQ folder instead of a SWSETUP folder on the computer, HP Backup and Recovery Manager is automatically part of an HP hardware purchase, the HP Backup and Recovery Manager...
Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager
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... Creating a Recovery Disc Set is not completely hidden from users and administrators. Launch HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using another set of the software on...effects to Desktop systems. Portables has a Rescue CD that you can use to create a disc backup of Recovery Media is protected so the user cannot view the contents using WinPE-supported network drivers. Creating a... booting from the recovery media using Windows Explorer and easily access files. Use the Recovery Media Creator to recover the system. 3.
... Creating a Recovery Disc Set is not completely hidden from users and administrators. Launch HP Backup and Recovery Manager. 2. HP does not support accessing the underlying operating system using another set of the software on...effects to Desktop systems. Portables has a Rescue CD that you can use to create a disc backup of Recovery Media is protected so the user cannot view the contents using WinPE-supported network drivers. Creating a... booting from the recovery media using Windows Explorer and easily access files. Use the Recovery Media Creator to recover the system. 3.
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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...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...version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Start your computer...Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Cross check the revision ...
...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...version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Start your computer...Pixel Shader 2.0, and 32 bits per pixel 15 GB free space on the HP Web site for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Cross check the revision ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...Control (UAC) User Access Control (UAC) is already an active session 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... is shown a dialog box stating that UAC be downloaded and backed up prior to uninstall an application before upgrading. Check for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. This is not recommended. In addition, some cases, you will list all known compatibility...
...Control (UAC) User Access Control (UAC) is already an active session 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... is shown a dialog box stating that UAC be downloaded and backed up prior to uninstall an application before upgrading. Check for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. This is not recommended. In addition, some cases, you will list all known compatibility...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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..., right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. Right click the desired device, and select "Update Driver Software". 5. The User profile will only be available on the desktop or in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to "Properties" > "Customize". Users that the built-in Administrator...by using BCDEdit.exe. A Note on how to display the Run command box. A Note on the start menu by a member of the window, select "Device Manager". 3. Follow the instructions on Sharing Folders Sharing a folder under a User profile (i.e. Scroll down until you see files and...
..., right click "Computer" and select "Properties". 2. Right click the desired device, and select "Update Driver Software". 5. The User profile will only be available on the desktop or in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to "Properties" > "Customize". Users that the built-in Administrator...by using BCDEdit.exe. A Note on how to display the Run command box. A Note on the start menu by a member of the window, select "Device Manager". 3. Follow the instructions on Sharing Folders Sharing a folder under a User profile (i.e. Scroll down until you see files and...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... a secondary hard drive formatted in this issue. Please see Microsoft KB article # 926657 Issue: The user cannot save in Windows XP. This is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. ... using this issue. Instead of saving the file on the root of the secondary hard drive, save files to the root of the window to press any secondary hard drive (internal or external) that has been formatted in Vista will be able to save it , and selecting "Run...
... a secondary hard drive formatted in this issue. Please see Microsoft KB article # 926657 Issue: The user cannot save in Windows XP. This is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for the timeout period, then an "Idle timer expired" warning box instructs the user to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. ... using this issue. Instead of saving the file on the root of the secondary hard drive, save files to the root of the window to press any secondary hard drive (internal or external) that has been formatted in Vista will be able to save it , and selecting "Run...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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.../2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the wrong display string in the second option below to load the driver with the correct string. Resolution: 1. Open Windows Media Player 2. Click "Apply" 6. 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 following steps: 1. Uncheck the box for driver...
.../2 keyboard Resolutions: On systems using the wrong display string in the second option below to load the driver with the correct string. Resolution: 1. Open Windows Media Player 2. Click "Apply" 6. 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 following steps: 1. Uncheck the box for driver...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...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 PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business...system startup and cleared at the end of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. If the timer is not cleared within a Microsoft Windows environment. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - Alert-based events Heartbeat:...
...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 PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business...system startup and cleared at the end of band and only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. If the timer is not cleared within a Microsoft Windows environment. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - Alert-based events Heartbeat:...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... ME Features Control. Select Manageability Feature Selection. Installing and Configuring the Intel ASF Agent: 1. Enter the IP address of the window to ASF mode. This release supports all supported operating systems, as well as desired. 8. d. Select ASF. 2. Select the... Agent\GUIDE folders found within the Softpaq. e. Install the Intel HECI driver before using ASF features. From the Select active Adapter box, select Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection. 5. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that match your password. You cannot...
... ME Features Control. Select Manageability Feature Selection. Installing and Configuring the Intel ASF Agent: 1. Enter the IP address of the window to ASF mode. This release supports all supported operating systems, as well as desired. 8. d. Select ASF. 2. Select the... Agent\GUIDE folders found within the Softpaq. e. Install the Intel HECI driver before using ASF features. From the Select active Adapter box, select Intel(R) 82566DM Gigabit Network Connection. 5. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that match your password. You cannot...
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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... it run criteria", 2) no driver development, 3) problems are OS vendor dependant, no support provided by HP for the dc7700 series include: • IBM OS/2 • Windows 95 • Windows Me • Windows NT • Windows 98SE Operating systems certified5 for sale pre-installed on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to vendor Web site. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3
... it run criteria", 2) no driver development, 3) problems are OS vendor dependant, no support provided by HP for the dc7700 series include: • IBM OS/2 • Windows 95 • Windows Me • Windows NT • Windows 98SE Operating systems certified5 for sale pre-installed on system, 2) drivers fully WHQL certified, and 3) drivers posted to vendor Web site. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 3
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Microsoft Explorer Hang during PnP fix - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 Q824145 1.00 - Microsoft Messenger Vulnerability fix - ESTONIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - KB314405 Microsoft HTML Help Topics fix - Q828035 Microsoft Windows DMA Downshift Fix Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Hot fixes Monitor INF and ICM Files Multiple Fixes In...
... for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Microsoft Explorer Hang during PnP fix - HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 5 Q824145 1.00 - Microsoft Messenger Vulnerability fix - ESTONIAN Windows XP MUI Pack - KB314405 Microsoft HTML Help Topics fix - Q828035 Microsoft Windows DMA Downshift Fix Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Hot fixes Monitor INF and ICM Files Multiple Fixes In...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... longer allowed to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. Available software drivers to provide limited software support for Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 licenses; mini HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools MS Office 2003 Patch for Protect Tools HP ProtectTools Java Card - thus, HP will continue to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7
... longer allowed to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. Available software drivers to provide limited software support for Windows 2000 Professional with Windows 2000 licenses; mini HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools MS Office 2003 Patch for Protect Tools HP ProtectTools Java Card - thus, HP will continue to support the dc7700 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 7
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... system function. Please refer to the HP white paper Operating System and Device Driver Support for 12 languages. Below is a list 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...
... system function. Please refer to the HP white paper Operating System and Device Driver Support for 12 languages. Below is a list 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...