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HP Compaq 8710w - Compaq Mobile Workstation Installation Manual

Installing windows xp professional x64 on the hp compaq 8510w and 8710w mobile workstation

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Installing Windows XP Professional x64 on the HP Compaq
8510w and 8710w Mobile Workstation
Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2
System Requirements and Prerequisites................................................................................................... 2
Installing the operating system and system hardware ............................................................................... 3
Appendix A: Known anomalies ............................................................................................................ 5
Appendix B: Questions and answers..................................................................................................... 6
For more information............................................................................................................................ 6

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Summary of Contents for HP Compaq 8710w - Compaq Mobile Workstation

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Installing Windows XP Professional x64 on the HP Compaq 8510w and 8710w Mobile Workstation Introduction............................2 System Requirements and Prerequisites....................2 Installing the operating system and system hardware ................3 Appendix A: Known anomalies ......................5 Appendix B: Questions and answers..................... 6 For more information..........................
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to successfully develop a Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 image on HP Compaq 8510w and 8710w Notebook PC models. The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of the currently installed operating system. Audience This white paper is for use by HP personnel and clients and describes the process for installing Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 along with applicable HP drivers and utilities.
  • Page 3: Preparing For Installation

    Note: You can download HP drivers and utilities, including the most current www.hp.com available ROM for the platform, from the HP website Installing the operating system and system hardware Preparing for installation IMPORANT: Follow the installation instructions in the order provided. Failure to complete these steps in the proper order can result in an unsuccessful or unstable installation.
  • Page 4 Table 1 Required versions of necessary drivers and enhancements Windows XP Professional x64 software components Version # Softpaq # ADI SoundMAX High-Definition (HD) Audio 1.00 B SP36534 Driver 1.00 A SP36537 Conexant Modem Installer for Windows XP 64- Essential System Updates for Microsoft 1.00 A SP36591 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition...
  • Page 5: Power Management

    Appendix A: Known anomalies Power management Anomaly: System will not enter hibernation automatically. Description: The default power management settings under Windows XP Professional x64 do not enable hibernation when the battery reaches a critical state. Systems Affected: HP 8510w and 8710w Notebook PC models Resolution: Go to Control Panel>Power to adjust the power management settings prior to using the notebook.
  • Page 6: Appendix B: Questions And Answers

    To learn more about HP business notebooks, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our Web site at: www.hp.com/go/notebooks. ©2007 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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