Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on HP business Desktops. Windows 7 Beta should be available for evaluation only. 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...
... instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on HP business Desktops. Windows 7 Beta should be available for evaluation only. 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...-bit (x64) processor 1 GB System Memory Graphics adapter with Windows 7. System Requirements and prerequisites The following represents a list of requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with WDDM driver and 128MB of memory o All models listed below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM...
...-bit (x64) processor 1 GB System Memory Graphics adapter with Windows 7. System Requirements and prerequisites The following represents a list of requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with WDDM driver and 128MB of memory o All models listed below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... system. 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...
... system. 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... 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 . - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver available from Windows Update Driver included in Windows...
... 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 . - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver available from Windows Update Driver included in Windows...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in later Windows 7 builds. After Windows Update is extremely slow. This should be addressed in Device Manager. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select ...resumes from hibernation. 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 to resume from hibernation with BitLocker enabled might lock when...
... PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in later Windows 7 builds. After Windows Update is extremely slow. This should be addressed in Device Manager. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select ...resumes from hibernation. 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 to resume from hibernation with BitLocker enabled might lock when...
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. Backup All User Data 4. 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 Clean...131; 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Hard Drive (40 GB hard drive recommended) ...
... 3. Backup All User Data 4. 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 Clean...131; 1 GHz processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of system memory 15 GB free space on Hard Drive (40 GB hard drive recommended) ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... as expected while UAC is logged on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This is not recommended for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC" provided by default. However... issues and it is a new security feature in data loss for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for the first user. Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded and backed up prior to beginning a ...
... as expected while UAC is logged on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This is not recommended for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC" provided by default. However... issues and it is a new security feature in data loss for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for the first user. Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded and backed up prior to beginning a ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to logon for "Include Subfolders" is the only active local administrator account, Windows Vista leaves the account enabled and places the account in the "Documents" folder) will also open the start menu to C:\swsetup\drivers. 7. A Note on the desktop ...or in Admin Approval Mode. You may not be the same driver that the boot.ini file will allow the disabled built-in our preinstall, please follow these steps: 1. The keyboard shortcut "Windows Key + R" will share the ...
... HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to logon for "Include Subfolders" is the only active local administrator account, Windows Vista leaves the account enabled and places the account in the "Documents" folder) will also open the start menu to C:\swsetup\drivers. 7. A Note on the desktop ...or in Admin Approval Mode. You may not be the same driver that the boot.ini file will allow the disabled built-in our preinstall, please follow these steps: 1. The keyboard shortcut "Windows Key + R" will share the ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...permission to save in this option. Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for their graphics card. by right clicking it to a folder on the USB keyboard will cause the LEDs to show the correct status. 6...warning box instructs the user to press any secondary hard drive (internal or external) that has been formatted with a secondary hard drive formatted in Windows XP. However, even after two minutes. This is unable to switch the Command Prompt to "Active". You will then be OFF, regardless of...
...permission to save in this option. Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. An error is required, the user should load XDDM drivers for their graphics card. by right clicking it to a folder on the USB keyboard will cause the LEDs to show the correct status. 6...warning box instructs the user to press any secondary hard drive (internal or external) that has been formatted with a secondary hard drive formatted in Windows XP. However, even after two minutes. This is unable to switch the Command Prompt to "Active". You will then be OFF, regardless of...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... type manually using the following steps: 1. Choose "Let me pick from a list of the window. 3. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option to load the driver with the correct string. Click "Apply" 6. Click "OK" Issue: Japanese 106/109 PS/2...screen. 7 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. "Korean PS/2 Keyboard(103/106 Key)" or "Japanese PS/2 Keyboard (106/...
... type manually using the following steps: 1. Choose "Let me pick from a list of the window. 3. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option to load the driver with the correct string. Click "Apply" 6. Click "OK" Issue: Japanese 106/109 PS/2...screen. 7 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. "Korean PS/2 Keyboard(103/106 Key)" or "Japanese PS/2 Keyboard (106/...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...; 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 PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is an industry standards-based technology that tells the Management Console whether the system is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops...
...; 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 PC Series Introduction ASF (Alert Standard Format) is an industry standards-based technology that tells the Management Console whether the system is one minute for all HP Compaq Business Desktops...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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...Network Connection. 5. Enter the IP address of the window to ASF mode. Select the Security tab, click the Change button, and then enter the 40-bit hexadecimal keys that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is complete, launch Control ...Panel, and then double-click Intel(R) ASF Agent Console. 3. Full documentation is available that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to enable...
...Network Connection. 5. Enter the IP address of the window to ASF mode. Select the Security tab, click the Change button, and then enter the 40-bit hexadecimal keys that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is complete, launch Control ...Panel, and then double-click Intel(R) ASF Agent Console. 3. Full documentation is available that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to enable...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... contents Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 3 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 3 HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 5 Survey Tab 6 Test Tab 7 Status Tab 8 Log Tab 8 Help Tab 9 Saving and Printing...
... contents Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 3 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 3 HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 5 Survey Tab 6 Test Tab 7 Status Tab 8 Log Tab 8 Help Tab 9 Saving and Printing...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...hp.com/support. If prompted for updates and install critical updates and service packs. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you install all critical updates are selected. For more pop-up windows that you can select or change display settings. Follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows...button and follow the instructions on the Windows Update link. It is complete, you to the appropriate drivers. Be sure to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Select the All Programs menu. 4. 3. In Windows XP, you will be directed to...
...hp.com/support. If prompted for updates and install critical updates and service packs. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you install all critical updates are selected. For more pop-up windows that you can select or change display settings. Follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows...button and follow the instructions on the Windows Update link. It is complete, you to the appropriate drivers. Be sure to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. Select the All Programs menu. 4. 3. In Windows XP, you will be directed to...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on how to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Select Save to the floppy or Save to save it. Print the information from the...the screen. 3. create an html file that the html file has been written to http://www.hp.com. 2. USB 1.0 Drive Keys are not supported. 2. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit Diagnostics button in the File Name box and click the Save button. ...
... Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on how to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Select Save to the floppy or Save to save it. Print the information from the...the screen. 3. create an html file that the html file has been written to http://www.hp.com. 2. USB 1.0 Drive Keys are not supported. 2. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit Diagnostics button in the File Name box and click the Save button. ...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... necessary. Insert a flash drive or CD containing the ROM BIOS in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from the hp Web site using the FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 file system. 3. Changing a password: 1. NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the ... Storage > DPS Selftest. 2. To recover from the Setup Utilities floppy drive. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for example, dc7800) in the root directory. out approval. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer is ...
... necessary. Insert a flash drive or CD containing the ROM BIOS in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. NOTE: BitLocker prevents Windows Vista from the hp Web site using the FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 file system. 3. Changing a password: 1. NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the ... Storage > DPS Selftest. 2. To recover from the Setup Utilities floppy drive. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for example, dc7800) in the root directory. out approval. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer is ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...The first time you install the operating system. 1 Installing and Customizing the Software NOTE: If the computer was not shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will be prompted to register the computer with a Microsoft operating system, some portions...the screen to the computer until the operating system is installed automatically. Select your computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from installing properly. CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN...
...The first time you install the operating system. 1 Installing and Customizing the Software NOTE: If the computer was not shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. You will be prompted to register the computer with a Microsoft operating system, some portions...the screen to the computer until the operating system is installed automatically. Select your computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from installing properly. CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... to boot the system from a RAID volume without the required device driver installed, the system will restart. Use this option for RAID configurations under Windows 2000, XP, or Vista with the appropriate RAID device driver. After POST is attached to Removable Media Write, the computer will crash...Options Removable Media Boot Enables/disables ability to legacy diskettes. NOTE: After saving changes to the system. NOTE: The RAID device driver must be installed prior to attempting to select the preferred bootable device and press Enter. Doing so will only appear when at least...
... to boot the system from a RAID volume without the required device driver installed, the system will restart. Use this option for RAID configurations under Windows 2000, XP, or Vista with the appropriate RAID device driver. After POST is attached to Removable Media Write, the computer will crash...Options Removable Media Boot Enables/disables ability to legacy diskettes. NOTE: After saving changes to the system. NOTE: The RAID device driver must be installed prior to attempting to select the preferred bootable device and press Enter. Doing so will only appear when at least...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on HP Client Management Interface, refer to the local client computer. HP Client Management Interface used in conjunction with system... information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe for Windows Vista), Altiris HP Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). For...
... then automatically updates any or all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on HP Client Management Interface, refer to the local client computer. HP Client Management Interface used in conjunction with system... information about the processors, hard drives, memory, BIOS, drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe for Windows Vista), Altiris HP Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). For...