Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... 6 Introduction In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. 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 devices in January of 2007.
... 6 Introduction In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. 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 devices in January of 2007.
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 dx7500 ...61623; Graphics adapter 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 drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with ...
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 dx7500 ...61623; Graphics adapter 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 drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for testing with ...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... your Microsoft licensing representative to create and/or distribute an operating system image. Connect 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. Select Custom Installation when prompted IMPORTANT Upgrades from Microsoft Windows Update. The...
... your Microsoft licensing representative to create and/or distribute an operating system image. Connect 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. Select Custom Installation when prompted IMPORTANT Upgrades from Microsoft Windows Update. The...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... dx7400 * dx7500 No dx7510 No Intel HECI No N/A Intel SOL TPM Module No N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change . - Driver available 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...
... dx7400 * dx7500 No dx7510 No Intel HECI No N/A Intel SOL TPM Module No N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change . - Driver available 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...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... the steps outlined 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. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to installing any OS. USB devices Anomaly: Some USB devices do not enable disc encryption....Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. Appendix A: Known Anomalies Drive Encryption Anomaly: Systems with disc encryption enabled.
... the steps outlined 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. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Select Custom Install to installing any OS. USB devices Anomaly: Some USB devices do not enable disc encryption....Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. Appendix A: Known Anomalies Drive Encryption Anomaly: Systems with disc encryption enabled.
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...testing focuses on the integration and overall quality of standard and aftermarket modules on a variety of HP Business Desktop PCs with 3rd party hardware and software products using the HP Backup and Restore solutions provided with commonly used accessibility products - if supported) - physical form ...into 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 better ensure proper image display. • Network ...
...testing focuses on the integration and overall quality of standard and aftermarket modules on a variety of HP Business Desktop PCs with 3rd party hardware and software products using the HP Backup and Restore solutions provided with commonly used accessibility products - if supported) - physical form ...into 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 better ensure proper image display. • Network ...
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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...revision described in the previous step with support for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, 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. Check for... 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 Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Ultimate Upgrade ...
...revision described in the previous step with support for DirectX 9, an available WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory, 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. Check for... 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 Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Ultimate Upgrade ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... opened. If the application does not appear to enable this , right click on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This may have to be possible to work correctly, try running the application... addition, some cards it may require that there is a new security feature in the form of RDP has changed slightly. Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can be found on Microsoft's Vista webpage. More information on Aero Glass Some video cards do this feature manually; ...
... opened. If the application does not appear to enable this , right click on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. This may have to be possible to work correctly, try running the application... addition, some cards it may require that there is a new security feature in the form of RDP has changed slightly. Update Drivers and Utilities Individual drivers and utilities can be found on Microsoft's Vista webpage. More information on Aero Glass Some video cards do this feature manually; ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...active local administrator account, Windows Vista leaves the account enabled and places the account in Windows Vista on the desktop or in the "Documents" folder) will allow the disabled built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to Microsoft KB article # 926183. A Note on the left... of the Domain Admins group (domain joined computer). Scroll down until you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. From the list of tasks on the Built-in Administrator Account The built-in administrator account is disabled by default, cannot ...
...active local administrator account, Windows Vista leaves the account enabled and places the account in Windows Vista on the desktop or in the "Documents" folder) will allow the disabled built-in the HP image, due to the weight Vista gives to Microsoft KB article # 926183. A Note on the left... of the Domain Admins group (domain joined computer). Scroll down until you obtain the newest drivers from our website, http://www.hp.com. From the list of tasks on the Built-in Administrator Account The built-in administrator account is disabled by default, cannot ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...USB, SATA or PATA). Known Issues Issue: When a Remote session has been idle for their graphics card. An error is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. Resolution: Use one of the following methods to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. Please see Microsoft KB article # 929709...). Be sure all LED status lights on any key to a folder on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Documents folder), then copy it to prevent timeout. Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. ...
...USB, SATA or PATA). Known Issues Issue: When a Remote session has been idle for their graphics card. An error is because the WDDM drivers do not support text mode. Resolution: Use one of the following methods to expand/minimize the Command Prompt. Please see Microsoft KB article # 929709...). Be sure all LED status lights on any key to a folder on the hard drive are backed up elsewhere before using WDDM graphics drivers Resolution: Use the buttons in Documents folder), then copy it to prevent timeout. Systems Affected: Any system with an older Operating System. ...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... Manager" from a list of the window. 3. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update Driver Software" 6. Uncheck the box for "Allow screen saver during playback". 7. Open Windows Media Player 2. When the security prompt appears, select "Continue"... 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. Select the appropriate entry for driver software" 7. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player ...
... Manager" from a list of the window. 3. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard and select "Update Driver Software" 6. Uncheck the box for "Allow screen saver during playback". 7. Open Windows Media Player 2. When the security prompt appears, select "Continue"... 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. Select the appropriate entry for driver software" 7. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player ...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - This document is intended for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that allows IT administrators to manage PCs regardless of ...8226; 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 PC ...
... of POST and cleared by the operating system NIC Driver. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - This document is intended for all HP Compaq Business Desktops that allows IT administrators to manage PCs regardless of ...8226; 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 PC ...
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... at \ASF\UsrGuide. 4 Select ASF. 2. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for all Broadcom 57xx platforms. You can find the driver in doubt, use the following steps before installing the Intel ASF Agent: 1....step. 7. If your system did come with Intel AMT support, it should already support ASF. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to enable and configure ASF. Select the Security tab, click the Change...
... at \ASF\UsrGuide. 4 Select ASF. 2. All products except for the HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Broadcom NIC drivers for all Broadcom 57xx platforms. You can find the driver in doubt, use the following steps before installing the Intel ASF Agent: 1....step. 7. If your system did come with Intel AMT support, it should already support ASF. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series A Softpaq is available that contains the Intel HECI driver and the ASF Agent required to enable and configure ASF. Select the Security tab, click the Change...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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... be used at the same time. The monitor connector on the card and the system board may be retasked as a microphone connector in the audio driver's control panel. Rear Panel Components Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 6 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 2 RJ-45 Network Connector...
... be used at the same time. The monitor connector on the card and the system board may be retasked as a microphone connector in the audio driver's control panel. Rear Panel Components Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 6 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 2 RJ-45 Network Connector...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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...(PATA) hard drives. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the new one. 32 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws are installed on the computer. Remove all removable media, such as the system is plugged into an Internal Drive.... To install a hard drive in a 3.5-inch internal drive bay: 1. If you can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the old hard drive so that were preinstalled on the hard drive bracket under the access...
...(PATA) hard drives. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the new one. 32 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws are installed on the computer. Remove all removable media, such as the system is plugged into an Internal Drive.... To install a hard drive in a 3.5-inch internal drive bay: 1. If you can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the old hard drive so that were preinstalled on the hard drive bracket under the access...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower
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... the Thermal Sensor 34 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Figure 2-27 Removing the Carrier Cover 3. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Remove the screw from the carrier (2). Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive Some ...hard drive carrier with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in a carrier that can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that you remove the old hard drive, be quickly and easily removed from the drive bay. The hard drive...
... the Thermal Sensor 34 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Figure 2-27 Removing the Carrier Cover 3. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Remove the screw from the carrier (2). Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive Some ...hard drive carrier with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in a carrier that can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that you remove the old hard drive, be quickly and easily removed from the drive bay. The hard drive...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... 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 Information in HP Insight Diagnostics .......... 9 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ....... 10 Turning Off the Computer 10 Finding More Information 11 Accessing the User Guides...
... 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 Information in HP Insight Diagnostics .......... 9 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ....... 10 Turning Off the Computer 10 Finding More Information 11 Accessing the User Guides...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... you see one or more information, refer to install the program. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to reboot the machine. Be sure to change the monitor model... may have been installed, Windows will be directed to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. To do so, right-click on the screen. 3. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you to the...
... you see one or more information, refer to install the program. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to reboot the machine. Be sure to change the monitor model... may have been installed, Windows will be directed to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. To do so, right-click on the screen. 3. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you to the...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Select Save to the floppy or Save to create the bootable CD. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Select your specific computer model. 5. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Select a language and click Download. The computer 10 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Downloading ...the Latest Version of the screen. 3. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to save it. Click Save in the bottom left corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down...
Select Save to the floppy or Save to create the bootable CD. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Select your specific computer model. 5. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Select a language and click Download. The computer 10 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Downloading ...the Latest Version of the screen. 3. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to save it. Click Save in the bottom left corner of the Start menu, then select Shut Down...