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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview
September 2006
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 2
Operating System Support .................................................................................................................... 3
Microsoft Windows XP.................................................................................................................. 3
Microsoft Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................. 7
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
Video........................................................................................................................................ 11
Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 11
DMI Transition ........................................................................................................................... 11
User manuals ............................................................................................................................. 12
General Software 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-independent)............................................................................ 14
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module..................................................................................... 15
Feature Overview ....................................................................................................................... 15
Preloaded Components ............................................................................................................... 16
Additional Software ........................................................................................................................... 18
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 19
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 21
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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 Video... -
Page 2: Abstract
Restore Plus! CD – System recovery media provided by HP as ISO files in a partition on HDD. Users can burn these files onto a set of CD’s that allow 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 LPG Graphics Drivers - Windows XP nVidia NVS280 PCI Registry Patch Input Drivers Modular Access Keyboard Software USB Serial Converter Driver HP Modular USB Smartcard Keyboard Adapter HP USB Smartcard Keyboard Adapter HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper dc7700 dc7600...
- Page 5 Q889673 DEP enabled XP2 system may fail resuming from sleep Q895246 – Fix for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 Q9909095 - System occasionally does not hibernate Q923232 Microsoft Write Combining fix for XP SP2 HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 1.00 A 1.00 1.00 1.00...
- Page 6 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 dc7700 (some of this software is dependent on specific hardware configuration details.) HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 6.00...
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Page 7: Microsoft Windows 2000
PDF Complete 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 dc7700 series. HP will continue to provide limited software support for Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4. -
Page 8: Microsoft Windows Nt
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: 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 10: Software Delivery
HP Restore Plus! CDs are provided with each HP Compaq desktop system as ISO files located in a recovery partition on the HDD. The ISO files can be accessed with HP Backup & Recovery Manager to burn to CD or to be moved to another safe location for later burning. -
Page 11: Hp Client Manager Software
IT lifecycle. The combination of HP Client Manager and Altiris solutions helps enables customers to lower total ownership costs on HP systems. HP and Altiris solutions focus on business needs in the following critical lifecycle areas: HP platform management –... -
Page 12: User Manuals
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. User manuals Numerous manuals are available on the Documentation CD included with the dc7700 desktop: Quick Setup - Provides information needed to connect your computer and peripheral devices. -
Page 13: Microsoft Windows Operating System Software
• 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: Examining The Image Contents
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 (hidden folder) on the hard drive. This is a plain text file that contains a list of preinstalled software. -
Page 15: Hp Branded Xp Help And Support Module
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module The HP dc7700 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: 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 17 Figure 2 - Access to HP Software Setup Figure 3 – HP Software Setup Welcome Screen HP Compaq dc7700 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 dc7700 system: Adobe Acrobat Reader –... -
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
Softpaq on the HP website for Set Video Refresh Rate. 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 20 Q: How do I install preloaded software? A: HP has made installation of preloaded software easy by including a Software Setup application. Simply launch Setup Software by clicking Start > Programs > Software Setup, select the desired applications, and follow the easy-to-use menus.
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Page 21: 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 © 2005-2006 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.