Installing Windows 2000 on the HP Compaq Business Notebooks 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 Appendix C: 6510b and 6710b models....................6...
Introduction Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to successfully develop a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional image on select HP Compaq 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 2000 Professional along with applicable HP drivers and applications.
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.
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Table 1 Minimum versions of necessary drivers and enhancements Software component HP Compaq HP Compaq HP Compaq HP Compaq 2510p 6910p 8510p/w 8710p/w ADI Soundmax Audio Driver 5.10.1.5180 5.10.1.5160 5.10.1.5180 5.10.1.5180 ATI Video Driver and Control Panel 8.391.3-070626A- 8.391.2.1.1.1.1 8.391.2.1.1.1.1 50362C Authentec Fingerprint Driver 1.10 A...
Appendix A: Known anomalies Power management Anomaly: System will not enter hibernation automatically. Description: The default power management settings under Windows 2000 do not enable hibernation when the battery reaches a critical state. Systems Affected: HP Compaq 2510p, 6910p, 8510p/w, 8710p/w Notebook PC models Operating Systems Affected: Windows 2000 Resolution: Go to Control Panel>Power to adjust the power management settings prior to using the notebook.
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