HP Compaq dc7600 MT User Manuals
HP Compaq dc7600 MT User Manuals

HP Compaq dc7600 MT User Manuals

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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 Software Overview
June 2005
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 3
Operating System Support .................................................................................................................... 4
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ................................................................................................ 4
Microsoft Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................. 8
Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................................................................. 9
ROM BIOS Information......................................................................................................................... 9
Additional BIOS Highlighted Features ........................................................................................... 10
Common Image Considerations........................................................................................................... 10
Software Image Development on dc7600 Stable Products ...................................................................... 11
Software delivery............................................................................................................................... 11
HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ............................................................................. 11
HP Support Software CD ............................................................................................................. 11
HP Restore Plus! CD.................................................................................................................... 12
Software enhancements...................................................................................................................... 12
HP Client Manager Software ....................................................................................................... 12
Video........................................................................................................................................ 12
Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Modular Keyboard Quick Launch Button Support ........................................................................... 13
DMI Transition ........................................................................................................................... 13
User manuals ............................................................................................................................. 13
General Software Image Contents ....................................................................................................... 14
Microsoft Windows Operating System Software ............................................................................ 14
Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files ..................................................................................... 14
HP Specific Applications ............................................................................................................. 14
Other typically preinstalled applications........................................................................................ 15
Examining the Image Contents ..................................................................................................... 15
Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent)............................................................................ 16
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module..................................................................................... 17
Feature Overview ....................................................................................................................... 17

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Summary of Contents for HP Compaq dc7600 MT

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Additional BIOS Highlighted Features ... 10 Common Image Considerations... 10 Software Image Development on dc7600 Stable Products ... 11 Software delivery... 11 HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ... 11 HP Support Software CD ... 11 HP Restore Plus! CD... 12 Software enhancements... 12 HP Client Manager Software ...
  • Page 2 Preloaded Components ... 18 Additional Software ... 20 Frequently asked questions ... 21 For more information... 22...
  • Page 3: Abstract

    HP. Restore Plus! CD – Hard drive recovery media provided by HP on CD that allows a user to re-image the system back to its factory state. Standalone service packs – A large collection of QFE’s from Microsoft that are grouped together to provide a significant update to an existing Microsoft operating system.
  • Page 4: 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 5 NVS280 PCI Registry Patch Input Drivers Modular Access Keyboard Software USB Serial Converter Driver Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Applet Wireless Mouse (Only) Applet Easy Access Keyboard support software HP Compaq dc7600 Software Overview Whitepaper dc7600 dc7100 Version Version 786C1 786D1 5.12.1.4070...
  • Page 6 Windows XP MUI Pack - THAI Windows XP SATA Fix Q812415 Windows XP Unchecked Buffer in Windows Shell Fix Q329390 WinXP ICH5 Intelide.sys Fix HP Compaq dc7600 Software Overview Whitepaper (integrated into SP2) 1.00 A 1.00 A 1 1 B 1 1.00 A 2...
  • Page 7 HP Client Manager Software System Software Manager (SSM) Table 2 below summarizes the software updates (Softpaqs) available for download from www.hp.com/support. Table 2 also contains application software (and related updates) for the dc7600 (some of this software is dependent on specific hardware configuration details.
  • Page 8: Microsoft Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 are available for download from As a service, HP can install Windows 2000 on new PCs using customer provided Windows 2000 image via the HP PC Customization Services (PCCS) process. Interested customers should contact their HP account manger. Below is a...
  • Page 9: Microsoft Windows Nt

    30 June 2003 is not supported by Microsoft or Intel. They will no longer provide the required software updates to make this operating system function. Please refer to the HP white paper Operating System and Device Driver Support for HP Business Desktop Computers, part number 372899-001.
  • Page 10: Additional Bios Highlighted Features

    For these customers who create their own images it is recommended by HP to begin with the factory preinstalled image as a “base” for the common image. If the file system type or the partition structure is not desirable, HP recommends that you still use the factory preinstalled image to build the common image.
  • Page 11: Software Image Development On Dc7600 Stable Products

    At the product launch of the dc7600 product family, the dc7600 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will utilize the Intel 945G chipset. It is important to point out that HP will deliver a common software OS image that is fully compatible between the dc7600 CMT/SFF and USDT architectures.
  • Page 12: Hp Restore Plus! Cd

    5.1 integrated surround sound tracks. Normal audio playback is still supported as well. In order to enable the UAA hardware Q888111 from Microsoft must be applied to the system before the RealTek driver is installed. Both Q888111 and the RealTek audio driver are available from the HP support web site for the dc7600.
  • Page 13: Modular Keyboard Quick Launch Button Support

    It tracks detailed inventory information, monitors hardware faults, and can update drivers and BIOS on client PCs. HP CM 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: Examining The Info.bom File (Os-Independent)

    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 17: Hp Branded Xp Help And Support Module

    HP Branded XP Help and Support Module The HP dc7600 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 18: Preloaded Components

    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 19 Figure 3 – HP Software Setup Welcome Screen Figure 4 – HP Software Setup Screen HP Compaq dc7600 Software Overview Whitepaper...
  • Page 20: 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 dc7600 system: •...
  • Page 21: Frequently Asked Questions

    PDF documents (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.
  • Page 22: For More Information

    For more information To learn more about preinstalled software with OS support, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our Web site at http://www.hp.com © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services.

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