HP Compaq NC4200 White Paper
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- Maintenance and service manual (197 pages) ,
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Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2
Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 2
System requirements and prerequisites ................................................................................................... 2
System requirements ......................................................................................................................... 2
Installation - factory preinstalled images................................................................................................. 3
Using the factory preinstall image ...................................................................................................... 3
Preparing for installation ................................................................................................................... 3
Preparing for the preinstalled image for use on multiple models............................................................. 4
Installing the operating system and system software ............................................................................. 4
Preparing for installation ............................................................................................................... 4
Installing drivers and enhancements................................................................................................ 4
Appendix A: System ROM versions....................................................................................................... 7
Determining the ROM version using Setup........................................................................................... 7
Determining the ROM version using HP Diagnostics for Windows.......................................................... 7
Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information ........................................................ 8
Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows.................................................. 8
Creating a ROMPaq diskette ............................................................................................................. 8
Upgrading the ROM......................................................................................................................... 8
Appendix B: SoftPaqs.......................................................................................................................... 9
Unpacking a SoftPaq file................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix C: Known anomalies .......................................................................................................... 10
Appendix D: Questions and answers .................................................................................................. 11
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 12
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Appendix A: System ROM versions... 7 Determining the ROM version using Setup... 7 Determining the ROM version using HP Diagnostics for Windows... 7 Determining the ROM Version Using Windows System Information ... 8 Determining the ROM version using QuickLaunch Buttons for Windows... 8 Creating a ROMPaq diskette ... -
Page 2: Introduction
Audience This white paper is for use by HP personnel and clients and describes the process for creating a single image on select HP Compaq Business notebook products using Microsoft Windows XP Professional and applicable HP drivers and applications. -
Page 3: Installation - Factory Preinstalled Images
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 a customer uses this document to create or deploy an image that violates Microsoft license agreements. -
Page 4: Preparing For The Preinstalled Image For Use On Multiple Models
Refer to the documentation included with the system for instructions. Remove the primary hard drive from the nc8200. – Removal procedures are available in the Maintenance and Service Guide: “HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8200 Series.” Remove the primary hard drive from the nc6200. - Page 5 For installation, refer to the Microsoft documentation provided with Windows XP Professional for complete installation instructions. Install the latest drivers and enhancements from the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at www.hp.com. See Table 1 for additional information.
- Page 6 – Removal procedures are available in the Maintenance and Service Guide: “HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6200 Series.” Insert the drive removed from the nc8200 into the nc6200. Apply power to the nc6200 and allow the OS to enumerate all of the new devices.
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Page 7: Appendix A: System Rom Versions
The ROM versions listed in this document are current as of the white paper publication date. Use the HP Setup utility or HP Diagnostics for Windows to determine the system ROM version. Refer to Table 2 for the current ROM version. -
Page 8: Determining The Rom Version Using Windows System Information
Creating a ROMPaq diskette Download the ROMPaq SoftPaq from http://www.compaq.com/support/files/portables/us/index.html After downloading the appropriate SoftPaq from the HP website, follow the instructions on the download page to create a RomPaq diskette. Upgrading the ROM Connect the computer to external power. -
Page 9: Appendix B: Softpaqs
-fis a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time. -s instructs the package to unpack in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens. Descriptions of the software used on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3. Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions... -
Page 10: Appendix C: Known Anomalies
ATI video chipsets and provides additional features for multi-monitor configurations. Systems Affected: HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6100 and nc6220 models Operating Systems Affected: Windows XP Resolution: This software should be used in environments where multiple display devices are used simultaneously on systems with ATI video chipsets. -
Page 11: Appendix D: Questions And Answers
HP Compaq nc4200, nc6100, nc6200 and nc8200 series during the life of the series. HP will publish white papers that provide customers with the information necessary to maintain a software components list for the Compaq nc4200, nc6100, nc6200 and nc8200 series. -
Page 12: For More Information
For more information To learn more about HP business notebooks, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our Web site at: © 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.