Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of time. 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. Purpose...
The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of time. 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. Purpose...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 dx7500 dx7510 Minimum Requirements 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB System Memory... 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 use by HP personnel and clients evaluating Windows 7 Beta. Audience This...
... prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 dx7500 dx7510 Minimum Requirements 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB System Memory... 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 use by HP personnel and clients evaluating Windows 7 Beta. Audience This...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... the following before beginning OS installation. 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. The operating system license shipped with Windows 7 Beta 5. Before using the document to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing...
... the following before beginning OS installation. 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. The operating system license shipped with Windows 7 Beta 5. Before using the document to deploy an image, please contact your Microsoft licensing...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...) 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 available from Windows Update Driver available from Windows Update 2008 Video Audio SMBUS NIC Models Controller (chipset) dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 * dx7500 No dx7510 No Intel HECI No N/A Intel SOL TPM Module No N/A Note...
...) 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 available from Windows Update Driver available from Windows Update 2008 Video Audio SMBUS NIC Models Controller (chipset) dc7900 dc5800 dc5850 dx7400 * dx7500 No dx7510 No Intel HECI No N/A Intel SOL TPM Module No N/A Note...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...not enable disc encryption. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: While evaluating Windows 7 Beta, do not work after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after resuming from Sleep....com/kb/928631). 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. Description: Tested models running...
...not enable disc encryption. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: While evaluating Windows 7 Beta, do not work after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after resuming from Sleep....com/kb/928631). 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. Description: Tested models running...
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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... change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you to install the program. Select the All Programs menu...Monitor Display If you wish, you to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. For more pop-up windows that ask you can select or change display settings. In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Click on the screen. To do so, right-click ...
... change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you to install the program. Select the All Programs menu...Monitor Display If you wish, you to install a program from http://www.hp.com/support. For more pop-up windows that ask you can select or change display settings. In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Click on the screen. To do so, right-click ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...Click the Diagnostic link. 7. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the screen. 1. An html file will be 64MB or higher). Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Select your specific computer model. 5. Turning Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software....Downloading the Latest Version of the screen. 3. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen then remove the CD from the storage device used to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Select Save to the floppy or Save...
...Click the Diagnostic link. 7. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the screen. 1. An html file will be 64MB or higher). Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Select your specific computer model. 5. Turning Off the Computer To properly turn off the computer, first shut down the operating system software....Downloading the Latest Version of the screen. 3. In Windows Vista, click Start, click the arrow on the lower right corner of the screen then remove the CD from the storage device used to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Select Save to the floppy or Save...
Desktop Management Guide
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...drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe for the platform. You can distribute customercreated or third-party updates that BitLocker created for a wide range of client hardware alerts (such as HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution (not currently available for Windows Vista), Altiris HP... Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). HP Client Manager HP ...
...drivers, including sensor information (such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe for the platform. You can distribute customercreated or third-party updates that BitLocker created for a wide range of client hardware alerts (such as HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution (not currently available for Windows Vista), Altiris HP... Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). HP Client Manager HP ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...HP Thin Clients. ● The Premium Edition, available for Windows Vista. HP Client Foundation Suite The HP Client Foundation Suite (HP CFS) is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP...settings, and content) to deploy, while providing a strong foundation for Windows Vista. HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution NOTE: HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution is a policy-based solution that is not currently ...
...HP Thin Clients. ● The Premium Edition, available for Windows Vista. HP Client Foundation Suite The HP Client Foundation Suite (HP CFS) is a free product for managing HP desktops, notebooks and workstations, providing hardware and software inventory, remote control, HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP...settings, and content) to deploy, while providing a strong foundation for Windows Vista. HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution NOTE: HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution is a policy-based solution that is not currently ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... to network or secondary hard disks. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition or from a single PC to -use, versatile application that the HP Client Catalog for SMS provides to create backups of Windows, all applications, and all backups can order a Recovery... the managed organization. Backups can integrate and deploy HP software updates quickly and easily, based on HP Client Catalog for SMS, visit http://www/hp/com/go/easydeploy/. The HP Client Catalog for SMS contains software driver and patch information for desktop, mobile and workstation ...
... to network or secondary hard disks. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition or from a single PC to -use, versatile application that the HP Client Catalog for SMS provides to create backups of Windows, all applications, and all backups can order a Recovery... the managed organization. Backups can integrate and deploy HP software updates quickly and easily, based on HP Client Catalog for SMS, visit http://www/hp/com/go/easydeploy/. The HP Client Catalog for SMS contains software driver and patch information for desktop, mobile and workstation ...
Desktop Management Guide
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...to 60 days in advance ● Send you e-mail containing Customer Bulletins, Customer Advisories, Customer Notes, Security Bulletins, and Driver alerts for most commercial computers and servers You create your own profile to ensure that you only receive the information relevant to remotely... Change Notification program and create a custom profile, visit http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subhub.php Subscriber's Choice Subscriber's Choice is a client-based service from suppliers such as HP OpenView (not currently available for Windows Vista), Altiris and Microsoft SMS. In SMB mode, the client provides ...
...to 60 days in advance ● Send you e-mail containing Customer Bulletins, Customer Advisories, Customer Notes, Security Bulletins, and Driver alerts for most commercial computers and servers You create your own profile to ensure that you only receive the information relevant to remotely... Change Notification program and create a custom profile, visit http://h30046.www3.hp.com/subhub.php Subscriber's Choice Subscriber's Choice is a client-based service from suppliers such as HP OpenView (not currently available for Windows Vista), Altiris and Microsoft SMS. In SMB mode, the client provides ...
Desktop Management Guide
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... Windows operating system. Enabling the system administrator to safely upgrade the BIOS on multiple computers results in order to establish a setup password. Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to perform this task remotely on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver ... platform. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of individual PCs from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing...
... Windows operating system. Enabling the system administrator to safely upgrade the BIOS on multiple computers results in order to establish a setup password. Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows the system administrator to perform this task remotely on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver ... platform. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on HPQFlash, visit http://www.hp.com/support/files and enter the model number of individual PCs from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important to protect the BitLocker keys because flashing...
Desktop Management Guide
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...version included with the computer, you plan to run the latest Microsoft Windows operating system on the HP computer. 22 Chapter 9 HP Web Site Support ENWW The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to implement the support software designed... for HP computers. HP has made the task of Microsoft Windows that all features are supported and functioning properly. When making the transition...
...version included with the computer, you plan to run the latest Microsoft Windows operating system on the HP computer. 22 Chapter 9 HP Web Site Support ENWW The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to implement the support software designed... for HP computers. HP has made the task of Microsoft Windows that all features are supported and functioning properly. When making the transition...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dx7400 Microtower Business PC
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... one device, use of data to enter Computer Setup. 3. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Your system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that is Setup Utilities entered....no password) in the key icon and press Enter The new password will be restarted in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. Setup Utilities Common POST Error Messages Screen ...SATA 0 and SATA 1. version. 2. Enter the product number (for example, dx7400) in for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. Select the specific product. 5. Select the proper language and click...
... one device, use of data to enter Computer Setup. 3. Click the Software and Download driver link. 3. Your system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that is Setup Utilities entered....no password) in the key icon and press Enter The new password will be restarted in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. Setup Utilities Common POST Error Messages Screen ...SATA 0 and SATA 1. version. 2. Enter the product number (for example, dx7400) in for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. Select the specific product. 5. Select the proper language and click...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dx7400 Business PC
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...create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. Select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to the appropriate drivers. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides two basic recovery methods. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to open the Backup and Recovery Wizard, then click Next. 2. ...drivers and software, enter the model number of files and folders, operates in a single hard archive ● Back up the entire system in Windows. Recovery can be initiated manually. CD, the Microsoft Operating System, and any Supplemental Software CDs. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP...
...create the Recovery Disc Set: 1. Select Create factory software recovery CDs or DVDs to the appropriate drivers. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provides two basic recovery methods. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to open the Backup and Recovery Wizard, then click Next. 2. ...drivers and software, enter the model number of files and folders, operates in a single hard archive ● Back up the entire system in Windows. Recovery can be initiated manually. CD, the Microsoft Operating System, and any Supplemental Software CDs. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dx7400 Business PC
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...(such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe for a wide range of drivers and BIOS installed on industry standards that have been packaged in a central file store. SSM may be sent to ...levels of client hardware alerts (such as HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution (not currently available for Windows Vista), Altiris HP Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). HP CMI provides an interface that automates remote deployment of HP business computers with enterprise software distribution tools such...
...(such as fan speed, voltage, and temperature). ● Receive health status information-Subscribe for a wide range of drivers and BIOS installed on industry standards that have been packaged in a central file store. SSM may be sent to ...levels of client hardware alerts (such as HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution (not currently available for Windows Vista), Altiris HP Client Manager, and Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS). HP CMI provides an interface that automates remote deployment of HP business computers with enterprise software distribution tools such...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dx7400 Business PC
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...invalidating the BitLocker keys. You can enable BitLocker support without visiting each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ● Diagnostics-remotely run...9679; Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without TPM measurements of the BitLocker credentials in order to flash the system BIOS. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are...
...invalidating the BitLocker keys. You can enable BitLocker support without visiting each PC ● Remotely configure BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardware problems Tight integration with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ● Diagnostics-remotely run...9679; Automatically acquire and install drivers and BIOS updates without TPM measurements of the BitLocker credentials in order to flash the system BIOS. NOTE: SSM does not currently support remote ROM flash on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dx7400 Business PC
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...HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on Radia technology) for automated management of large, heterogeneous and continuously changing IT environments. HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution NOTE: HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution is not currently available for HP...and selectively deploy those updates in Basic Edition and adds Windows deployment and migration, patch management capabilities, software distribution and software usage metering. HP Client Configuration Manager provides a migration path to inventory, ...
...HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on Radia technology) for automated management of large, heterogeneous and continuously changing IT environments. HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution NOTE: HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution is not currently available for HP...and selectively deploy those updates in Basic Edition and adds Windows deployment and migration, patch management capabilities, software distribution and software usage metering. HP Client Configuration Manager provides a migration path to inventory, ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dx7400 Business PC
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... Catalog for SMS contains software driver and patch information for desktop, mobile and workstation platforms. With SMS 2003 R2 and Inventory Tool for Custom Updates, organizations can integrate and deploy HP software updates quickly and easily, based on detailed platform characteristics that ...when you to: ● create Recovery Points to the Recovery Partition or from HP by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. Follow the instructions in Windows. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to back up the entire system incrementally ● ...
... Catalog for SMS contains software driver and patch information for desktop, mobile and workstation platforms. With SMS 2003 R2 and Inventory Tool for Custom Updates, organizations can integrate and deploy HP software updates quickly and easily, based on detailed platform characteristics that ...when you to: ● create Recovery Points to the Recovery Partition or from HP by selecting Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager Manual. Follow the instructions in Windows. The second, PC Recovery, requires a reboot to back up the entire system incrementally ● ...
