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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Software Overview
June 2004
Abstract ....................................................................................................................................... 2
Definition of Terms .......................................................................................................................... 2
Operating System Support................................................................................................................ 3
ROM BIOS Information .................................................................................................................... 8
Additional BIOS Highlighted Features ......................................................................................... 8
Common Image Considerations......................................................................................................... 8
Software Image Development on dc7100 Stable Products...................................................................... 9
Software delivery............................................................................................................................ 9
Software enhancements ................................................................................................................. 10
User manuals ............................................................................................................................... 11
General Software Image Contents ................................................................................................... 12
Additional Software ...................................................................................................................... 18
Frequently asked questions ............................................................................................................. 20
For more information..................................................................................................................... 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Software Overview June 2004 Abstract ... 2 Definition of Terms ... 2 Operating System Support... 3 ROM BIOS Information ... 8 Additional BIOS Highlighted Features ... 8 Common Image Considerations... 8 Software Image Development on dc7100 Stable Products... 9 Software delivery... -
Page 2: Abstract
QFE’s are important software updates are provided by Microsoft and many are included in operating system images provided by HP. Restore Plus! CD –The dc7100 series hard drive recovery media provided by HP on CD and allows a user to re- image the system back to its factory state. -
Page 3: Operating System Support
Not Supported is defined as follows: 1) No loading of operating system, 2) no testing and 3) no issue documentation. Certified is defined as follows: 1) Hardware is provided to vendor for testing and certification, 2) all drivers are OS vendor dependant, no support provided by HP, and 3) certification is posted to vendor Web site. - Page 4 Chinese Quad Byte Support Chinese Quad Byte Support Dot Net for WinXP Enable 48 Bit LBA QFE Q306583 Intel Chipset Support for Windows Microsoft DirectX 9.0 NTFS Security Update HP Compaq dc7100 Software Overview Whitepaper dc7100 d530 Version Version 786B2 786B1 786C1 5.12.1.4070...
- Page 5 Altiris Deployment Agent for Windows- Preload Altiris Local Recovery Diagnostics for Windows - Commercial Insight Management Agent for Clients Norton AntiVirus 2002 Norton AntiVirus 2003 Norton AntiVirus 2004 HP Compaq dc7100 Software Overview Whitepaper dc7100 d530 Version Version 1.00 1.00 1.00...
- Page 6 Windows XP Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Fix Q329390 Preinstalled Applications HP branded Help Support Center HP ProtectTools Embedded Security HP ProtectTools Security Manager Intervideo WinDVD Software HP Compaq dc7100 Software Overview Whitepaper dc7100 d530 Version Version 3.02 N 6.1.1.48 5.3.4.21 SP19a B2F...
- Page 7 Norton AntiVirus 2004 Microsoft Windows 2000 PC OEMs are no longer allowed to ship personal computers with Windows 2000 licenses, thus HP will not be providing this operating system preinstalled on the dc7100 series. HP will continue to provide software support for Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 and Service Pack 4.
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Page 8: Rom Bios Information
Security - HP BIOS offers a robust and flexible set of security features to help the system administrator secure their systems from removal of sensitive data, and help prevent access by unauthorized users, subversion of OS security policies, removal of hardware, flash of rogue BIOS images, master boot record viruses, and attacks on BIOS settings. -
Page 9: Software Image Development On Dc7100 Stable Products
(CMT) designs will utilize the Intel 915G chipset. In September 2004 timeframe, HP will introduce the dc7100 ultra- slim desktop (USDT) based on an upcoming Intel chipset. It is important to point out that HP will deliver a common software OS image that is fully compatible between the dc7100 CMT/SFF and USDT architectures. -
Page 10: Software Enhancements
HP Worldwide Web site and download facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the HP Download Facility or from the Web site at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/ provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. -
Page 11: User Manuals
It tracks detailed inventory information, monitors hardware faults, and can update drivers and BIOS on client PCs. HP CMS 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. -
Page 12: General Software Image Contents
Quick fixes (QFEs) are also included with the image for any Microsoft operating system issues that HP identified as problems that might affect its customers. These QFEs will show up under the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel. -
Page 13: Other Typically Preinstalled Applications
Norton Anti Virus (optional) In addition to the above list, some HP specific tools will temporarily reside on the hard drive during factory installation. These are later deleted from the drive but will show up if you examine the hard drive contents using one of the methods in the next section of this document. -
Page 14: Power Management Settings
Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent) The preinstalled image on an HP Compaq Business Desktop contains a file called INFO.BOM located in the c:\system.sav folder on the hard drive. This is a plain text file that contains a list of preinstalled software. The following shows a sample INFO.BOM file:... -
Page 15: Hp Branded Xp Help And Support Module
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module The HP dc7100 series desktop ships with an HP modified Windows XP Help and Support module. This module includes many new customer support enhancement as well as a revised new look. - Page 16 Figure 1 - Windows XP Help and Support – HP Version Preloaded Components Some software may be preloaded (versus preinstalled). To view a list of preloaded components, you can run HP Software Setup. To run Software Setup, click Start > All Programs > Software Setup. A welcome screen will be displayed followed by a list of preloaded components.
- Page 17 Figure 2 - Access to HP Software Setup Figure 3 – HP Software Setup Welcome Screen HP Compaq dc7100 Software Overview Whitepaper...
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Page 18: Additional Software
Additional Software HP provides additional software on its PCs which can vary depending on the hardware configuration ordered. The additional software may be pre-loaded, preinstalled or provided on CD with the PC when shipped. Below is a list of additional software that may have shipped on your dc7100 system: Adobe Acrobat Reader –... - Page 19 (ships preinstalled). Thank you for your purchase of and interest in HP business PC products. HP hopes that this white paper was useful in helping you understand the contents of your factory installed Business PC software image.
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Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, the dc7100 preinstalled software image has been tested with the CMT, USDT and SFF form factors. Q: How do I obtain updated software components? A: The latest software updates are available from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. For customers without Web access, the HP Software Support CD Kit is available. - Page 21 HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.