Installing Windows Vista (TM) Business on HP Compaq Business 4400, 6300, 7300, 7400 notebook models

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IMPORTANT
This process will delete all files on the target system. Back up
all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows Vista.
You will need the following items before installing Windows Vista:
• An applicable model
• Microsoft Windows Vista
TM
Business DVD with a valid Product ID
• Internet access
IMPORTANT
This document does not provide a license to create and/or distribute an
operating system image. This document is intended to be a technical
resource for those who have the proper license to evaluate the Windows
Vista operating system.
The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-
imaging and deployment rights. Before using the document to deploy an
image, please contact your Microsoft licensing representative to obtain the
proper license agreements. HP cannot be held liable if this document is
used to create or deploy an image that violates Microsoft license
agreements.
Preparing for installation
1. Undock the unit.
2. Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all PC card devices.
3. Connect AC power.
4. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below.
– Start the system using the current operating system (OS).
– Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by pressing Fn+Esc after the OS boots.
– 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 for Windows Vista Business. If you do not have
the most recent version, install the latest system ROM BIOS. (See Table 1 for minimum versions.)
Table 1 Minimum ROM versions for Windows Vista
Portable family Current ROM version
HP Compaq 4400
F.07 (12 Dec 06)
HP Compaq 6300
F.0B (15 Dec 06)
HP Compaq 7300/7400
F.0A (18 Dec 06)
Note
Refer to the online download and installation instructions to complete the
ROM upgrade.