HP Dc7700 - Compaq Business Desktop driver and firmware
Drivers and firmware downloads for this Hewlett-Packard item
Related HP Dc7700 Manual Pages
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Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager - Page 12
... when the system is recovered. When included as part of an HP hardware purchase, the HP Backup and Recovery Manager is easily installed by running the setup.exe application from the CD.
HP provides upgraded versions of the Backup and Recovery Manager software on the Web for Portables. The upgrade is in the same download location as drivers and other bundled software updates.
For Portables, the...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 3
...; DVD-ROM drive (internal or external) ƒ Audio output capability ƒ Internet access capability
Recommended Install Order
1. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Backup All User Data 4. Check for Application Compatibility 5. Install or Upgrade
Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Start your system using the current operating system. 2. Check for Current BIOS using Computer Setup...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 4
... Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements.
Driver Softpaqs should be downloaded and backed up prior to beginning a Vista upgrade or install.
Check for Application Compatibility Run the "Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor RC" provided by Microsoft:
http://www.microsoft.com...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products - Page 5
... to continue, select "Continue". 4. Right click the desired device, and select "Update Driver Software". 5. Select "Browse my computer for driver software". 6. Browse to C:\swsetup\drivers. 7. Make sure the checkbox for "Include Subfolders" is checked, and then press "Next". 8. Follow the instructions on screen to finish the driver install.
A Note on Sharing Folders
Sharing a folder under a User...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 - Page 3
... with a choice of Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 2 preinstalled. Below is a table highlighting software components added to the dc7700 compared to previous generation products and can be used by IT Professionals as a guide to note driver changes within the Windows XP operating system.
1 Pre-installed support is defined as follows...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 - Page 7
Table 2 Windows XP Software Drivers available for dc7700
Windows XP dc7700 Softpaqs Name
ROM BIOS ROM Firmware for dc7700 (786E1) Chipset Intel Chipset Support for Windows 2000/XP Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Agere Systems PCI Soft Modem Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Microsoft Windows XP Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 - Page 8
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Windows 2000 dc7700 Softpaqs Name
ROM BIOS HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786E1) Audio Drivers Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Communications Drivers Broadcom Drivers for Windows XP and 2000 Intel(R) PRO/100/1000 Drivers for all Operating Systems Graphics Drivers Intel(R) Graphics Driver for Windows 2000/XP ATI Graphics Driver for Windows 2000/XP NVIDIA Graphics Driver OS Support...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 - Page 13
... (MUI) Pack (for Eastern European and Thai regions) • Standalone Service Packs
Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files • Graphics • Network Interface Card • Audio • Modem • Wireless LAN • HP Monitor INF • Chipset INF • HP SLP files for Windows XP - Allows a user to immediately use Windows XP without having to activate the operating system with...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 - Page 16
... and driver downloads (Internet connection required).
• HP Support Tools: Web link to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required).
• Contact HP for Support: Access to HP Customer Support phone numbers and Web link to HP Instant Support chat service (Internet connection required for HP Instant Support chat service).
Figure 1 - Windows XP Help and Support - HP Version...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview September 2006 - Page 19
.... HP hopes that this white paper was useful in helping you understand the contents of your factory installed Business PC software image.
Frequently asked questions
Q: How can DVD movies be viewed on Business Desktop dc7700 models? A: Intervideo WinDVD combines the picture and sound features of a PC to bring your DVDs to life. With comprehensive audio support, including Dolby Digital decoding...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Page 10
... http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.
Customizing the Monitor Display
If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Page 18
... from the storage device used to save it.
NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit Diagnostics button in the bottom left corner of the screen then remove the CD from the optical drive.
Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. Go to http://www.hp.com.
2. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link.
3. Enter your product number (for example, dc7700) in the...
BIOS Flash Q&A - Page 3
....exe - DOS utility to assign administrative/setup password to flsh.cpu. • Flashbin.exe - DOS utility to update and/or restore BIOS. • Flsh.cpu - Hardware specific driver required by Flashbin.exe to update/restore the BIOS.
• BIOS CD (directory):
• BIOS.iso - CD image containing the binary BIOS file for F10 and flash recovery. • Readme.txt - Text document describing...
BIOS Flash Q&A - Page 5
... a system administrator with a network of Windows business PCs to update, HPQFlash can be deployed through the use of System Software Manager (SSM) to update all the appropriate PCs. HPQFlash requires the Windows Management Interface (WMI) service to be installed and running on the target PC.
How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment?
The Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) can...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 10
... the instructions on the screen.
It is recommended that you install all of the critical updates and service packs.
5. After the updates have been installed, Windows will prompt you to reboot the machine. Be sure to save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select Yes to reboot the machine.
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
When installing...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility - Page 11
... for instructions on making backup copies of your data files.
HP Backup and Recovery Manager
NOTE: The features described below are only available on systems shipped with Microsoft Windows XP. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager included with Microsoft Windows Vista is a more limited version. Check for updates by clicking the Software & Driver Downloads link at http://www.hp.com.
The HP Backup...
HP Compaq dc7700 Business Desktop PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition - Page 11
.... You can also obtain the latest support software on CDs. The following Web site provides information on how to purchase a support software CD subscription:
http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/desktops/us/purchase.html.
✎ If the computer has a writable optical drive, install the appropriate application to be able to write to the drive.
Service Reference Guide, dc7700
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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 12
... only available on systems shipped with Microsoft Windows XP. The HP Backup and Recovery Manager included with Microsoft Windows Vista is a more limited version. Check for updates by clicking the Software & Driver Downloads link at http://www.hp.com.
The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use, versatile application that is pre-loaded on each system and allows you to...
HP Compaq Business PC with vPro Technology AMT 2.1 Firmware Update - Page 8
... administrator with a network of Windows business PCs to update, HPQFlash can be deployed through the use of System Software Manager (SSM) to update all the appropriate PCs.
How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment?
You can execute the Flash Bin Firmware Upgrade Utility (Flashbin.exe) in a DOS environment to upgrade or restore a PC BIOS image. The utility uses a driver (flsh.cpu) for specific...
vPro Prerequisites and Trade-offs for the dc7700 Business PC with Intel vPro Technology - Page 4
... Support A firmware update will be made available sometime after the HP Compaq dc7700p Business PC launches that will include Vista AMT support. The HP dc7700p PC is enabled for Intel vPro Technology. There are no plans for Intel vPro technology to support Vista Virtual Appliances. There is no support or Windows XP Pro x64 or older Microsoft operating systems.
Network Management Console Software...