Compaq dc7800 - Convertible Minitower PC - Software Overview Manual

HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7800 Software Overview
September 2007
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 2
Operating System Support .................................................................................................................... 3
Microsoft Windows XP .................................................................................................................. 4
Microsoft Windows Vista .............................................................................................................. 7
Microsoft Windows 2000 ........................................................................................................... 12
Microsoft Windows NT ............................................................................................................... 12
ROM BIOS Information ....................................................................................................................... 12
Additional BIOS Highlighted Features ........................................................................................... 13
Common Image Considerations ........................................................................................................... 13
Software Image Development on dc7800 Stable Products ...................................................................... 14
Software delivery ............................................................................................................................... 14
HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ............................................................................. 14
HP Restore Plus! CD .................................................................................................................... 14
Software enhancements ...................................................................................................................... 15
HP Client Management Solutions .................................................................................................. 15
Grahpics ................................................................................................................................... 15
Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 15
HP Client Management Interface .................................................................................................. 16
User manuals ............................................................................................................................. 16
General Software Image Contents ....................................................................................................... 17
Microsoft Windows Operating System Software ............................................................................ 17
Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files ..................................................................................... 17
HP Specific Applications ............................................................................................................. 18
Other typically preinstalled applications ........................................................................................ 18
Examining the Image Contents ..................................................................................................... 19
Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent) ............................................................................ 19
Preloaded Components ............................................................................................................... 20
Additional Software ........................................................................................................................... 22
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 23
For more information .......................................................................................................................... 25