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Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag Linux 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS (Associated with WinXP OS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu...
Contents 1 Installing the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag Linux 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS (Associated with WinXP OS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu...
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... is to meet minimum 512MB memory or not.) Vista basic or higher level premium program will be in replace of WinXP at http://www.hp.com/support. When prompted for the I386 directory on the operating system CD, replace the path with C:\I386 or use the Browse button... of the dialog box to browse the computer for the device you are directed to do so. 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS) To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is automatically installed. Turning off your computer until the operating system is ...
... is to meet minimum 512MB memory or not.) Vista basic or higher level premium program will be in replace of WinXP at http://www.hp.com/support. When prompted for the I386 directory on the operating system CD, replace the path with C:\I386 or use the Browse button... of the dialog box to browse the computer for the device you are directed to do so. 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS) To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is automatically installed. Turning off your computer until the operating system is ...
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...languages, in certain situations. 1-2 431672-001 Service Reference Guide Installing the Operating System 1.2 Converting to NTFS. 1.3 HP Software The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on . When installed, XP will be required in one of these files, in... Compaq models ✎ Additional HP software may be configured automatically the first time the computer is user-installed. You can obtain the latest version of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! Certain drivers and utilities are available only ...
...languages, in certain situations. 1-2 431672-001 Service Reference Guide Installing the Operating System 1.2 Converting to NTFS. 1.3 HP Software The Microsoft Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional operating system is preinstalled on . When installed, XP will be required in one of these files, in... Compaq models ✎ Additional HP software may be configured automatically the first time the computer is user-installed. You can obtain the latest version of these ways: ■ HP web site at www.hp.com ■ Restore Plus! Certain drivers and utilities are available only ...
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...the drive letter of the removable storage) to save the diskette or device for your specific model. In Windows, click Start > Run, type CMD, and click OK to open a DOS command window. 3. Connect the removable storage to the computer. 2. Type N:\folder\BIOS.exe SAVE:ABC001.DAT (where ... CMOS setting onto the target system. Make sure the computer to open a DOS command window. 3. Make sure the target computer is turned on a removable storage device. to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1.
...the drive letter of the removable storage) to save the diskette or device for your specific model. In Windows, click Start > Run, type CMD, and click OK to open a DOS command window. 3. Connect the removable storage to the computer. 2. Type N:\folder\BIOS.exe SAVE:ABC001.DAT (where ... CMOS setting onto the target system. Make sure the computer to open a DOS command window. 3. Make sure the target computer is turned on a removable storage device. to be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1.
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...to run a version of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until you enter Computer Setup. If you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to the computer. Password options include Password Prompt on the screen. 4. Service Reference Guide 431672-001 3-3 Desktop Management...A network-wide setup password can download the software from the version included with your HP computer. 3.3 Security 3.3.1 Password Security The user password prevents unauthorized use of Microsoft Windows that is set, Computer Setup presents Password Options under the Security menu. Select Set ...
...to run a version of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until you enter Computer Setup. If you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to the computer. Password options include Password Prompt on the screen. 4. Service Reference Guide 431672-001 3-3 Desktop Management...A network-wide setup password can download the software from the version included with your HP computer. 3.3 Security 3.3.1 Password Security The user password prevents unauthorized use of Microsoft Windows that is set, Computer Setup presents Password Options under the Security menu. Select Set ...
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...boot order settings. Non-bootable CD in the drive. CD or DVD disc is fully extended, then remove the disc. Install correct device driver. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem Cause System will not play in the drive....listed for a different country. Reconnect power and data cables to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the device. CD has been inserted upside down. Movie may be regionalized for this topic. Re-insert the CD with the label ...
...boot order settings. Non-bootable CD in the drive. CD or DVD disc is fully extended, then remove the disc. Install correct device driver. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem Cause System will not play in the drive....listed for a different country. Reconnect power and data cables to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the device. CD has been inserted upside down. Movie may be regionalized for this topic. Re-insert the CD with the label ...