HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 Software Overview (June 2005)

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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 Software Overview

June 2005

Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 3

Operating System Support.................................................................................................................... 4

Microsoft Windows XP Professional ................................................................................................ 4

Microsoft Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................. 8

Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................................................................. 9

ROM BIOS Information......................................................................................................................... 9

Additional BIOS Highlighted Features........................................................................................... 10

Common Image Considerations........................................................................................................... 10

Software Image Development on dc7600 Stable Products ...................................................................... 11

Software delivery............................................................................................................................... 11

HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ............................................................................. 11

HP Support Software CD ............................................................................................................. 11

HP Restore Plus! CD.................................................................................................................... 12

Software enhancements...................................................................................................................... 12

HP Client Manager Software ....................................................................................................... 12

Video........................................................................................................................................ 12

Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Modular Keyboard Quick Launch Button Support ........................................................................... 13

DMI Transition ........................................................................................................................... 13

User manuals............................................................................................................................. 13

General Software Image Contents ....................................................................................................... 14

Microsoft Windows Operating System Software ............................................................................ 14

Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files ..................................................................................... 14

HP Specific Applications ............................................................................................................. 14

Other typically preinstalled applications........................................................................................ 15

Examining the Image Contents ..................................................................................................... 15

Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent)............................................................................ 16

HP Branded XP Help and Support Module..................................................................................... 17

Feature Overview....................................................................................................................... 17

Summary of content (22 pages)

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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 Software Overview June 2005 Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 3 Operating System Support ....................................................................................................................
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Preloaded Components ............................................................................................................... 18 Additional Software ........................................................................................................................... 20 Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 21 For more information.................................................................
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Abstract The purpose of this white paper is to present both an overview of the preinstalled software operating system support along with a brief description of major software components and features. This white paper covers the new HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 models, along with a comparison to HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 and the HP Compaq Business Desktop d530. Definition of Terms Preinstalled applications – Applications that are installed in the factory and are ready to use immediately.
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Operating System Support Operating systems preinstalled1 with the dc7600 series include one of the following: • Microsoft Windows© XP Professional Edition with Service Pack 2 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2 Operating systems with Limited Supported2 for the dc7600 series include: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 Operating systems NOT supported but have been tested and documented3 for the dc7600 series include: • None Operating systems NOT supported4 (not a complete list) by HP for
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Table 1 Windows XP Software Component Version Comparison Windows XP Driver Comparison dc7600 dc7100 d530 Version Version Version ROM Firmware for Intel 865 (CMT/SFF) - - 786B2 ROM Firmware for Intel 865 (USDT) - - 786B1 Name ROM BIOS ROM Firmware for dc7100 786C1 - 786D1 - - - 5.12.1.4070 5.12.01.3570 B 5.10.0.5121 - - Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem 2.1.47 2.1.45.
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OS Support / Microsoft QFE’s Microsoft DirectX 9.0b Q886199 - Microsoft Windows fix for RDC Audio redirect failure on SP2 (integrated into SP2) 1.00 A 1.00 A - 1.00 A 1 Q815304 - Microsoft Windows Fix for S4 function broken on SP2 1B1 Q885270_Microsoft Windows XP fix for DhcpRequestParams function broken on SP2 1.
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Preinstalled Applications Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 6 Preload for this product line. Application Installer 2 2 2.00 B Help Support Center 4.00.0026 H 3 3.100.6.1 2.0.9.3 C HP ProtectTools Embedded Security - 3.00 (XP Pro Only) * 1.50.61.3 A (XP Pro Only) HP ProtectTools Security Manager 2 Intervideo WinDVD Software Roxio CinePlayer PDF Complete (select models only) Safety and Comfort Guide - Desktop ZIM SMS Mail Norton AntiVirus 2005 A 2.2 1 - 5.0.11.285 4.0.11.268 K - - 3.0.4 2.5.
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Table 2 Windows XP Software Drivers available for dc7600 dc7600 Windows XP dc7600 Softpaqs Softpaq Version SP30633 1.03A SP30420 7.0.01019A SP30298 5.10.0.5121 Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems HP WLAN 802.11a-b-g PCI WL500 (post launch availability) SP30360 2.1.51.0 Intel(R) PRO/100/1000 MT Drivers for all Operating Systems SP24564 In development 6.4.16.
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Table 4 Windows 2000 Software Drivers available for dc7600 Windows 2000 dc7600 Softpaqs Name ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786D1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem ATI Radeon Graphics Driver PCI Express Broadcom Widcomm Bluetooth Software and Drivers Broadcom Drivers for Windows XP and 2000 HP WLAN 802.
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Stability - HP BIOS supports the HP stable product roadmap by releasing only critical BIOS changes to the factory and advanced change notification. Security - HP BIOS offers a robust and flexible set of security features to help the system administrator secure their systems from removal of sensitive data, and help prevent access by unauthorized users, subversion of OS security policies, removal of hardware, flash of rogue BIOS images, master boot record viruses, and attacks on BIOS settings.
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Software Image Development on dc7600 Stable Products At the product launch of the dc7600 product family, the dc7600 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will utilize the Intel 945G chipset. It is important to point out that HP will deliver a common software OS image that is fully compatible between the dc7600 CMT/SFF and USDT architectures.
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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.
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Modular Keyboard Quick Launch Button Support HP includes a software based programmable keyboard utility that is provided with the new HP Modular Keyboard option kit. All keys are reprogrammable under Windows XP through the Modular Access keyboard software applet supplied on the IO and Security CD within the kit. This software is a simpler version of the previous Easy Access Keyboard software and is supported in 6 major languages (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese) when available.
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General Software Image Contents HP Compaq Business Desktops come standard with a factory-installed software image. The image consists of a number of separate software components including the operating system (such as Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition), drivers for the specific hardware devices included with your system (such as graphics, network interface cards, modems, etc.) and a small number of additional applications. See the Additional Software section for possible list of applications.
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• HP Software Setup (allows users to install components that are included with the image but not already installed) • HP Online EULA for Windows XP • HP Safety and Comfort Guide • HP Technical Support Phonebook Other typically preinstalled applications • Altiris Deployment Agent for Windows – A Client (preloaded) • Adobe Acrobat Reader (preinstalled) • Microsoft Word (optional) • Microsoft Works (optional) • Microsoft Office XP (optional) • Norton Anti Virus (optional) In addition to the
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This white paper describes three methods of examining the factory-preinstalled image: Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent) The preinstalled image on an HP Compaq Business Desktop contains a file called INFO.BOM located in the c:\system.sav folder on the hard drive. This is a plain text file that contains a list of preinstalled software. The following shows a sample INFO.
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(46) 360426-B2A, 114, INTEL GRANTSDALE GRAPHICS DRIVER, VER 6.14.10.3829, REV A, PASS 14 * VEN_8086&DEV_2582, VEN_8086&DEV_2782 (47) 360458-B2B, 100, PROTECT YOUR PC OOBE SCREEN, VER 1.00, REV A, PASS 2 (48) 361874-B2A, 102, INTEL CHIPSET SUPPORT FOR WINDOWS XP (ICH6), VER 6.
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Figure 1 - Windows XP Help and Support – HP Version Preloaded Components Some software may be preloaded (versus preinstalled). To view a list of preloaded components, you can run HP Software Setup. To run Software Setup, click Start > All Programs > Software Setup. A welcome screen will be displayed followed by a list of preloaded components. From Software Setup, you can select the programs you want to install. The Software Setup application will launch the setup program for any of the components selected.
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Figure 3 – HP Software Setup Welcome Screen Figure 4 – HP Software Setup Screen HP Compaq dc7600 Software Overview Whitepaper 19
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Additional Software HP provides additional software on its PCs which can vary depending on the hardware configuration ordered. The additional software may be pre-loaded, preinstalled or provided on CD with the PC when shipped. Below is a list of additional software that may have shipped on your dc7600 system: • Adobe Acrobat Reader – Adobe® Reader® 6.
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even if a user does not choose to upgrade, PDF Complete Special Edition will continue to produce high quality PDF documents (ships preinstalled). Thank you for your purchase of and interest in HP business PC products. HP hopes that this white paper was useful in helping you understand the contents of your factory installed Business PC software image.
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For more information To learn more about preinstalled software with OS support, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our Web site at http://www.hp.com. © 2005 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. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.