Hp Worldwide Website And Download Facility; Hp Restore Cds - HP Compaq nc4000 - Notebook PC Software Manual

HP Worldwide Website and download facility

Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the HP Download
Facility or from the website at
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM
updates and product software enhancements. Multiple files and bootable diskettes can be distributed
conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web.

HP Restore CDs

Restore CDs are shipped with HP Compaq nc4010 models. The CDs provide an easy-to-use complete
restore solution for preinstalled operating systems. This restore solution allows users to selectively
install and repair the OS, drivers, and applications; or to perform a full preinstalled software
restoration. The OS CD contains the preinstalled operating system. The Driver Recover CD provides
drivers, utilities, and applications that are preinstalled on the computer.
Table 3 provides descriptions for software listed in this white paper.
Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions
SoftPaq
3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC
ADI Audio Drivers
Agere Modem Driver
Altiris Express Client
ATI Video Drivers
BioLogon Security System Drivers
Broadcom Netxtreme Ethernet Drivers
Application Installer
Diagnostics
Easy Access Buttons Software
Hot Key Support
Insight Management Agents
ESS Audio Driver
Mini PCI Communications Support
and Drivers
Power Management
Remote Management
Security Management
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
System Enhancements
System ROMPaq
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/
Description
Supports PCI NIC that is used in select docking station models
Enables the integrated audio hardware used in select configurations
Enables integrated modems used in select configurations
Enables software deployment, configuration, and migration
Enables the integrated video hardware used in select configurations
Provides drivers for fingerprint Identification hardware used in select
configurations
Enables integrated gigabit NIC device used in select configurations
Provides a convenient method for installing preloaded software
Provides tools to test hardware components
Enables the use of integrated Easy Access buttons
Allows users to quickly access BIOS and operating system features
Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities
Enables the integrated audio hardware used in select configurations
Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices used in
select configurations and supports Intel PCI NIC that is used in select
docking station models
Allows users to customize power requirements of the computer to
maximize battery life and set up hibernation functionality
Enables system administrators to update client ROM and setup
over the network
Allows users to access Compaq security options
Provides added functionality for the TouchPad pointing device
Provides users with an easy-to-install compilation of operating system
enhancements and fixes
Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System),
which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot
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