HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 Software Overview (June 2005)

HP Compaq dc7600 Software Overview Whitepaper
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HP Restore Plus! CD
HP Restore Plus! CDs are shipped with each HP Compaq desktop system. The CDs provide an easy-to-use complete
restore solution for preinstalled operating systems. This restore solution allows users to return the operating system to
near factory state. Please refer to the Restore Plus! installation manual for instructions on restore options.
Software enhancements
This section discusses the following software enhancements:
• HP Client Manager Software
• Video
• Audio
• Modular Keyboard Quick Launch Button Software
• DMI Transition
• User Manuals
HP Client Manager Software
HP Client Management Solutions, part of the HP Adaptive Management initiative, respond to customer needs for
easy-to-manage computers in stand-alone and networked environments. HP, in partnership with Altiris, a recognized
leader in delivering cost-reducing lifecycle management technologies, offers a cohesive set of solutions that span the
entire 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 – Proactively respond to hardware changes, alerts, and manage mass
updates to system software.
• Deployment & Migration – Manage the end-to-end software deployment and migration process.
• Inventory & Asset management – Keep track of hardware and software within the business
environment.
• Help desk & problem resolution – Help resolve customer issues and streamline the help desk.
• Connectors – Integrate with enterprise technology and systems management solutions.
• With both stand-alone solutions and integrated suites, customers can manage hardware and software
from a single Web-based console to address the complete IT lifecycle. For more information, see the
brochure, HP and Altiris Client Management Solutions (5981-4665EN), or visit the HP Web site at
www.hp.com/go/easydeploy.
Video
HP dc7600 PCs feature the Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950. Intel software drivers enable all
functionality of the video hardware. Driver support is complemented by a display utility that provides easy access to
video settings through the Windows Control Panel.
Audio
The dc7600 incorporates the new UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) hardware that allows for High Definition
audio playback with 5.1 integrated surround sound tracks. Normal audio playback is still supported as well. In
order to enable the UAA hardware Q888111 from Microsoft must be applied to the system before the RealTek
driver is installed. Both Q888111 and the RealTek audio driver are available from the HP support web site for the
dc7600.