HP Compaq dc7700 DT User Manual

HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview
September 2006
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 2
Operating System Support.................................................................................................................... 3
Microsoft Windows XP.................................................................................................................. 3
Microsoft Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................. 7
Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................................................................. 8
ROM BIOS Information......................................................................................................................... 8
Additional BIOS Highlighted Features............................................................................................. 9
Common Image Considerations............................................................................................................. 9
Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products ........................................................................ 9
Software delivery............................................................................................................................... 10
HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ............................................................................. 10
HP Restore Plus! CD.................................................................................................................... 10
Software enhancements...................................................................................................................... 10
HP Client Manager Software ....................................................................................................... 11
Video........................................................................................................................................ 11
Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 11
DMI Transition ........................................................................................................................... 11
User manuals............................................................................................................................. 12
General Software Image Contents ....................................................................................................... 12
Microsoft Windows Operating System Software ............................................................................ 13
Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files ..................................................................................... 13
HP Specific Applications ............................................................................................................. 13
Other typically preinstalled applications........................................................................................ 13
Examining the Image Contents ..................................................................................................... 14
Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent)............................................................................ 14
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module..................................................................................... 15
Feature Overview....................................................................................................................... 15
Preloaded Components ............................................................................................................... 16
Additional Software ........................................................................................................................... 18
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 19
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 21

HP Compaq dc7700 DT Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel Q965 Express
Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Form Factor	Desktop (DT)
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Pentium D
Graphics	Intel GMA 3000
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, VGA, audio in/out
Operating System	Windows XP
Storage	SATA Hard Disk Drive

Summary

Abstract

Definition of Terms

Operating System Support

Microsoft Windows XP

Details supported Windows XP versions, Service Pack 2, and included software components for the dc7700.

Microsoft Windows 2000

Covers limited support for Windows 2000 Pro SP4 and driver availability for the dc7700 series.

Microsoft Windows NT

States Windows NT is unsupported, explaining limitations due to its retirement by Microsoft.

ROM BIOS Information

Additional BIOS Highlighted Features

Explains BIOS features like power-on passwords, administrator passwords, ACPI, and the initial ROM BIOS version.

Common Image Considerations

Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products

Software delivery

HP Worldwide Web site and download facility

Describes obtaining drivers and utilities via Softpaqs from HP's website and download facility.

HP Restore Plus! CD

Explains HP Restore Plus! CDs for system recovery, including ISO files in a recovery partition.

Software enhancements

HP Client Manager Software

Details HP Client Management Solutions (with Altiris) for IT lifecycle management, including platform, deployment, and inventory.

Video

Covers Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 and its driver support for dc7700 video functionality.

Audio

Describes the UAA hardware via RealTek ALC262 audio CODEC and the necessary driver installation sequence.

DMI Transition

Discusses the deprecation of DMI and the shift to CIM/WMI for hardware management and inventory.

User Manuals

Lists various user manuals available on the Documentation CD for setup, hardware, and troubleshooting.

General Software Image Contents

Microsoft Windows Operating System Software

Lists OS components like Windows XP editions, DirectX, .Net Framework, QFEs, and Service Packs.

Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files

Covers drivers for graphics, network, audio, modem, wireless, and specific HP files like SLP and crash analysis.

HP Specific Applications

Details HP applications such as Help and Support Center, Software Setup, and Technical Support Phonebook.

Other typically preinstalled applications

Lists additional preinstalled software like Altiris Deployment Agent, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and optional Microsoft applications.

Examining the Image Contents

Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent)

Guides users on checking the INFO.BOM file in c:\system.sav for a list of preinstalled software.

HP Branded XP Help and Support Module

Feature Overview

Highlights key features like "My HP Computer" and access to HP support and product information.

Preloaded Components

Additional Software

Frequently asked questions

For more information