Common Image Preparation Using Factory Preinstalled Windows Xp Professional Images - HP 2510p - Compaq Business Notebook White Paper

Insert the drive removed from the 8710p into the 6910p.
10.
Apply power to the 6910p and allow the OS to enumerate all of the new devices.
11.
Power down the 6910p and remove the hard drive.
12.
Remove the primary hard drive from the 6710b.
13.
– Removal procedures are available in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq
6710b Notebook PC."
Insert the drive removed from the 6910p into the 6710b.
14.
Apply power to the 6710b and allow the OS to enumerate all of the new devices.
15.
Power down the 6710b and remove the hard drive.
16.
Remove the primary hard drive from the 6510b.
17.
– Removal procedures are available in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq
6510b Notebook PC."
Insert the drive removed from the 6710b into the 6510b.
18.
Apply power to the 6510b and allow the OS to enumerate all of the new devices. The image is
19.
now ready for use with supported common image systems with Intel processors. For use on the
2510p or 2710p, capture the image using HP Backup and Recovery Manager or third party image
capture software, such as Symantec Norton Ghost.
Common image preparation using factory preinstalled
Windows XP Professional images
Using the factory preinstall image
IMPORTANT
Follow the instructions in the order provided. Failure to complete these
steps in the proper order can result in an unsuccessful or unstable
installation. The factory image can only be shared on the 8710p, 8510p,
6910p, 2510p, 6710b and 6510b models.
This section provides guidelines for users who use the preinstalled image of Microsoft Windows XP
Professional.
Preparing for installation
If necessary, undock the unit, disconnect all external peripherals and remove all PC card devices.
1.
Connect AC power.
2.
To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below.
3.
– Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup (see Appendix A).
– Compare the current ROM version date to the latest ROMPaq release date on the HP website to
ensure that you have the most recent version. If you do not have the most recent version, install
the latest system ROM BIOS.
Note
Refer to the online download and installation instructions to complete the
ROM upgrade.