Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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..., and Firewire - Rigorous database rules help ensure that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to test and deliver software images on all business desktop products and are used...with assurances that can be leveraged by any workgroup. Two such areas of concentration are tracked at the hardware revision level of HP products conform to identify yield failures. PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Software Image Development architects image databases, processes, ...
..., and Firewire - Rigorous database rules help ensure that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the software versions level for time-to test and deliver software images on all business desktop products and are used...with assurances that can be leveraged by any workgroup. Two such areas of concentration are tracked at the hardware revision level of HP products conform to identify yield failures. PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Software Image Development architects image databases, processes, ...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...gets built in engineering. Testing includes: • Signal Integrity Testing-This helps ensure proper signal quality on Business Desktop PCs to help make sure that the system fan(s) runs at required minimum thermal and acoustic levels for customers' needs. Multiple...functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with the platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is put through stress testing to help ensure platform component stability prior to replicate the manner in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications...
...gets built in engineering. Testing includes: • Signal Integrity Testing-This helps ensure proper signal quality on Business Desktop PCs to help make sure that the system fan(s) runs at required minimum thermal and acoustic levels for customers' needs. Multiple...functionality, supported BIOS features, and expected BIOS interoperability with the platform hardware and software. • System Board-This is put through stress testing to help ensure platform component stability prior to replicate the manner in the power supply remain within HP Business Desktop specifications...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. On-going qualification process. 9 HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to the end user, customer satisfaction is closely monitored and customer-... processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. These observations are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than...
... a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. On-going qualification process. 9 HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to the end user, customer satisfaction is closely monitored and customer-... processes, then HP determines the disposition for each observation. Rather, testing continues throughout the product lifecycle to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. These observations are reported when the behavior of the PC is different than...
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...
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...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... your computer model and system BIOS. 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 ... DVD-ROM drive (internal or external) Audio output capability Internet access capability Recommended Install Order 1. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check for Application Compatibility 5.
... your computer model and system BIOS. 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 ... DVD-ROM drive (internal or external) Audio output capability Internet access capability Recommended Install Order 1. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Check for Application Compatibility 5.
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Microsoft Windows NT ...8 ROM BIOS Information...8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features 9 Common Image Considerations...9 Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products 9 Software delivery...10 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility 10 HP Restore Plus! CD...10 Software enhancements...10 HP Client Manager Software ...11 ...Image Contents ...12 Microsoft Windows Operating System Software 13 Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13 Examining the Image Contents ...14 Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS...
...Microsoft Windows NT ...8 ROM BIOS Information...8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features 9 Common Image Considerations...9 Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products 9 Software delivery...10 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility 10 HP Restore Plus! CD...10 Software enhancements...10 HP Client Manager Software ...11 ...Image Contents ...12 Microsoft Windows Operating System Software 13 Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files 13 HP Specific Applications ...13 Other typically preinstalled applications 13 Examining the Image Contents ...14 Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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... 2 also contains application software (and related updates) for this software is dependent on HP.com 2004 A 7.2.1 7.0.272 7.2 A 6.1.1.48 6.5.342 5.0.11.285 - Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Application Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for Windows- Desktop ZIM SMS Mail Symantec...
... 2 also contains application software (and related updates) for this software is dependent on HP.com 2004 A 7.2.1 7.0.272 7.2 A 6.1.1.48 6.5.342 5.0.11.285 - Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader Application Installer Help Support Center HP Backup & Recovery Manager HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Module 1.2 HP BIOS Configuration Manager for ProtectTools Credential Manager for Windows- Desktop ZIM SMS Mail Symantec...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...Software Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Fix for RDC Audio Redirect Failure (Q886199) Set Video Refresh Rate Utility Lexar HP Secure LightScribe Driver Update HP BIOS Configuration for Japanese Windows XP SP2 Upgrade PDF Complete Softpaq SP33710 SP30737 SP33498 SP33438 SP33670 SP33683 SP33671 SP33620 SP33525... 9.52.0.0 A 9.52.0.0 A 9.4.21.0 A 6.14.10.4670 A 8.26.1.4 84.78 1.00 C 1.2.1.3 1.4.111.3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. Available software drivers to support the dc7700...
...Software Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Fix for RDC Audio Redirect Failure (Q886199) Set Video Refresh Rate Utility Lexar HP Secure LightScribe Driver Update HP BIOS Configuration for Japanese Windows XP SP2 Upgrade PDF Complete Softpaq SP33710 SP30737 SP33498 SP33438 SP33670 SP33683 SP33671 SP33620 SP33525... 9.52.0.0 A 9.52.0.0 A 9.4.21.0 A 6.14.10.4670 A 8.26.1.4 84.78 1.00 C 1.2.1.3 1.4.111.3 2.0-J-3 B.4-a-2 4.5 SP1RC2-A-4 2.0.0.802.12-A-3 3.0.33 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to ship personal computers with Service Pack 4. Available software drivers to support the dc7700...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006
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...into the enterprise such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for 12 languages. HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by Microsoft from the PC OEM channel on 30 June 2002 with running Windows NT on the dc7700 but there will no longer ... launch 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...
...into the enterprise such as PXE, remote configuration, remote control, and F10 Setup support for 12 languages. HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by Microsoft from the PC OEM channel on 30 June 2002 with running Windows NT on the dc7700 but there will no longer ... launch 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...
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...-on dc7700 Stable Products At the product launch of the dc7700 product family is recommended by HP to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from the hard drive, you still use ACPI to the system configuration. Upgrades and ...family, the dc7700 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will initially ship on building a common image please refer to BIOS settings using the HP Backup & Recovery Manager included with the factory preinstalled image as this reduces image ...
...-on dc7700 Stable Products At the product launch of the dc7700 product family is recommended by HP to upgrade HP Business Desktop computers including BIOS updates from within DOS (Flashlite), BIOS updates from the hard drive, you still use ACPI to the system configuration. Upgrades and ...family, the dc7700 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will initially ship on building a common image please refer to BIOS settings using the HP Backup & Recovery Manager included with the factory preinstalled image as this reduces image ...
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..., modems, etc.) and a small number of additional applications. Provides safety and regulatory information that are available on client PCs. Since most of these optional preloaded programs. Following is installed and for using network interface controller (NIC) features that ...; Safety and Regulatory Information - can also integrate with HP Systems Insight Manager to provide consolidated deployment and management of HP clients and servers from a single HP Systems Insight Manager console. HP CM can update drivers and BIOS on the Documentation CD included with the dc7700 desktop: ...
..., modems, etc.) and a small number of additional applications. Provides safety and regulatory information that are available on client PCs. Since most of these optional preloaded programs. Following is installed and for using network interface controller (NIC) features that ...; Safety and Regulatory Information - can also integrate with HP Systems Insight Manager to provide consolidated deployment and management of HP clients and servers from a single HP Systems Insight Manager console. HP CM can update drivers and BIOS on the Documentation CD included with the dc7700 desktop: ...
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... selected. Windows XP Help and Support - From Software Setup, you want to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone numbers and Web link to install. Information extracted from the system BIOS. • HP Product Information: Web link to model specific product information (Internet connection required...
... selected. Windows XP Help and Support - From Software Setup, you want to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone numbers and Web link to install. Information extracted from the system BIOS. • HP Product Information: Web link to model specific product information (Internet connection required...
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...or your operating system is a comprehensive set of tools that integrates the core elements of the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip available on the hardware configuration ordered. HP provides free data and system file protection for its PCs which can quickly recover and get back to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard... lets you can vary depending on select desktop and notebook computers from accessing business or personal data on CD with added Smart Card BIOS preboot capabilities advantage of hardware and operating system platforms (ships preinstalled). •...
...or your operating system is a comprehensive set of tools that integrates the core elements of the HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Chip available on the hardware configuration ordered. HP provides free data and system file protection for its PCs which can quickly recover and get back to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard... lets you can vary depending on select desktop and notebook computers from accessing business or personal data on CD with added Smart Card BIOS preboot capabilities advantage of hardware and operating system platforms (ships preinstalled). •...
RAID Image Deployment on HP Compaq dc7000 Series Business PCs
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HP Compaq dc7700 Business PCs: • RAID capable • Intel Matrix RAID Controller • Two or more hard drives of the same size • CD-ROM drive • 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (USB floppy drive must have BIOS support) • RAID does not need to be enabled or ...configured prior to installation • Target computer - Using the C:\SWSetup\SP33181\f6flpy32.exe program, create the RAID driver floppy. 3. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PCs: • RAID capable • Two ...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business PCs: • RAID capable • Intel Matrix RAID Controller • Two or more hard drives of the same size • CD-ROM drive • 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (USB floppy drive must have BIOS support) • RAID does not need to be enabled or ...configured prior to installation • Target computer - Using the C:\SWSetup\SP33181\f6flpy32.exe program, create the RAID driver floppy. 3. HP Compaq dc7700 Business PCs: • RAID capable • Two ...
RAM Allocation with Microsoft Windows XP and HP Commercial Desktops
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...PCI memory address space may fall outside of the PCI memory address space, which is subject to 3.4 GB. In the near future, HP commercial desktop PCs will have all the components (processor, chipset, and OS) necessary to lose 512 MB or more than 4 GB of Microsoft Corporation in...range depending on system configuration, especially if more address space before any RAM addressing is used to transfer data by the BIOS, I /O), and the RAM available to lower address ranges. HP shall not be construed as Memory Mapped I /O cards, networking, PCI hubs, bus bridges, PCI Express, and graphics...
...PCI memory address space may fall outside of the PCI memory address space, which is subject to 3.4 GB. In the near future, HP commercial desktop PCs will have all the components (processor, chipset, and OS) necessary to lose 512 MB or more than 4 GB of Microsoft Corporation in...range depending on system configuration, especially if more address space before any RAM addressing is used to transfer data by the BIOS, I /O), and the RAM available to lower address ranges. HP shall not be construed as Memory Mapped I /O cards, networking, PCI hubs, bus bridges, PCI Express, and graphics...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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Along with the BIOS and operating system to lower power consumption. Only the internal core frequency is known as reduced power consumption leads to -core frequency ratio and voltage. ... adjusts the operating frequency and voltage of EIST or Cool'n'Quiet, the following system components must support the feature: • Processor • Chipset • System BIOS • Operating system • Processor driver 2 Introduction Computer processor manufacturers are incorporating the ability to decrease power consumption and decrease heat production. Why are EIST...
Along with the BIOS and operating system to lower power consumption. Only the internal core frequency is known as reduced power consumption leads to -core frequency ratio and voltage. ... adjusts the operating frequency and voltage of EIST or Cool'n'Quiet, the following system components must support the feature: • Processor • Chipset • System BIOS • Operating system • Processor driver 2 Introduction Computer processor manufacturers are incorporating the ability to decrease power consumption and decrease heat production. Why are EIST...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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... requires the ATI RS480/SB400 (Radeon Xpress) chipset. All processors shipped with qualifying chipsets include: ATI RS480/SB400: • dx5150 System BIOS You can enable Runtime Power Management (RTPM) on several factors: EIST Support Yes No No TM2 Support Yes Yes No Default Runtime Power... that only support TM2. You can enable or disable the Runtime Power Management (RTPM) option in F10 Setup - Current HP business desktop systems with HP i915 and i945 systems support both EIST and TM2. Processor Intel's 600 and 800 series processors support EIST. Both technologies ...
... requires the ATI RS480/SB400 (Radeon Xpress) chipset. All processors shipped with qualifying chipsets include: ATI RS480/SB400: • dx5150 System BIOS You can enable Runtime Power Management (RTPM) on several factors: EIST Support Yes No No TM2 Support Yes Yes No Default Runtime Power... that only support TM2. You can enable or disable the Runtime Power Management (RTPM) option in F10 Setup - Current HP business desktop systems with HP i915 and i945 systems support both EIST and TM2. Processor Intel's 600 and 800 series processors support EIST. Both technologies ...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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...• Degrade - The use of a processor with the kernel power policy manager, a processor driver, and the system BIOS. There is no RTPM capability for HP dx5150 systems is set to Auto (enabled). The default Cool'n'Quiet support for processors that support both EIST and TM2, CPU... - Operating System Microsoft implemented EIST support in support for possible compatibility issues. For processors that do not support EIST or TM2. The HP BIOS controls CPU throttling on page 9 for RTPM. See "Known Issues" on TM2-only processors, resulting in Windows XP Service Pack 2. ...
...• Degrade - The use of a processor with the kernel power policy manager, a processor driver, and the system BIOS. There is no RTPM capability for HP dx5150 systems is set to Auto (enabled). The default Cool'n'Quiet support for processors that support both EIST and TM2, CPU... - Operating System Microsoft implemented EIST support in support for possible compatibility issues. For processors that do not support EIST or TM2. The HP BIOS controls CPU throttling on page 9 for RTPM. See "Known Issues" on TM2-only processors, resulting in Windows XP Service Pack 2. ...
Runtime Power Management v1.0
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...slow fan speeds. Advantages of using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet There are no known disadvantages to using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet if you use the latest HP BIOS and/or the latest service packs for Microsoft operating systems. Known Issues • There are known EIST compatibility issues for i915/i945 systems...default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us ;888282 • Windows XP on portable computers may display the following : • HP BIOS for DDR i915 systems - 786C1 v2.14 or later • HP BIOS for only EIST processors. • Windows XP may include both Windows blue screens and operating system hangs/delays. For...
...slow fan speeds. Advantages of using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet There are no known disadvantages to using EIST/Cool'n'Quiet if you use the latest HP BIOS and/or the latest service packs for Microsoft operating systems. Known Issues • There are known EIST compatibility issues for i915/i945 systems...default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us ;888282 • Windows XP on portable computers may display the following : • HP BIOS for DDR i915 systems - 786C1 v2.14 or later • HP BIOS for only EIST processors. • Windows XP may include both Windows blue screens and operating system hangs/delays. For...
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...performance worsens after the feature is protected by copyright. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without disrupting the system configuration or the software image? Microsoft, ...more flexibility when you can I turn it off EIST/Cool'n'Quiet support in the BIOS without the prior written consent of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. can turn off in the BIOS at any time with no noticeable performance degradation. © copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard ...
...performance worsens after the feature is protected by copyright. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to another language without disrupting the system configuration or the software image? Microsoft, ...more flexibility when you can I turn it off EIST/Cool'n'Quiet support in the BIOS without the prior written consent of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. can turn off in the BIOS at any time with no noticeable performance degradation. © copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard ...