Installing Microsoft Windows on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs

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Installing Microsoft Windows on HP Compaq and EliteBook

Notebook PCs

Executive summary............................................................................................................................... 2

Purpose....................................................................................................................................... 2

Audience..................................................................................................................................... 2

System requirements and prerequisites............................................................................................ 2

Installing the operating system and system hardware ............................................................................... 3

Preparing for installation ............................................................................................................... 3

Appendix A: Using HP Softpaq Download Manager........................................................................... 6

For more information .................................................................................................................... 6

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Installing Microsoft Windows on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs Executive summary............................................................................................................................... 2 Purpose ....................................................................................................................................... 2 Audience.....................................................................................................................................
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Executive summary Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to successfully install Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional and Windows® Vista® Business on HP Elitebook and HP Compaq Notebook PC models. The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of the currently installed operating system.
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Note: You can also download HP drivers and utilities, including the most current available BIOS for the supported models from the HP website at www.hp.com. 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. This section provides guidelines for users who perform a clean installation of Microsoft Windows.
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Table 1 lists the minimum recommended versions and Softpaq numbers by OS. Table 1. Minimum recommended software versions and Softpaq numbers. Name XP Version SoftPaq# Vista Version SoftPaq# Required ADI Sound MAX ADI Audio Driver 5.10.1.5880 42375 6.10.1.5840 39971 Yes ATI Video Driver and Control Panel 8.58-090115a1076578c 42763 39943 Yes Authentec Fingerprint Driver 2.00 40003 8.503.2.1080627a066205c 2.00 40003 Yes BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools 4.00 39819 4.
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Intel Chipset Installation Utility for ICH9 8.7.0.1007 39316 8,7.0.1007 39317 Yes Intel Matrix Storage Manager 8.7.0.1007 42162 8.2.3.1001 40078 Yes Intel PRO/Wireless Drivers 8.20 42362 8.00 40117 Yes Intel PROSet for Intel Wireless Network Connection 8.00 40119 8.00 40116 Intel Video Driver and Control Panel 6.14.10.5043 42830 7. 15. 10. 1502 40128 LightScribe System Software 1.14.17.1 40174 1.14.17.1 40174 Microsoft Universal Audio Architecture (UAA) Bus Driver 1.
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Appendix A: Using HP Softpaq Download Manager Installing drivers and enhancements using HP Softpaq Download Manager Perform the following steps after manually installing Microsoft Windows: 1. Boot Microsoft Windows. 2. Open Internet Explorer. 3. Download and install HP Softpaq Download Manager from www.hp.com/go/sdm. 4. When prompted, select “Show software for all supported models.” 5. Select the appropriate SoftPaqs in the Driver and Operating System categories. a.