HP nw8240 - Mobile Workstation driver and firmware
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HP Compaq notebook single image white paper - Page 1
...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...
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... preinstalled image of Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
Preparing for installation
1. Undock the unit. 2. Disconnect all external peripherals and remove all PC card devices. 3. Connect AC power. 4. To check and upgrade ROM BIOS for each system, follow the steps below.
- Start the system using the current operating system (OS). - Check the current ROM BIOS using Computer Setup or by pressing Fn...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper - Page 4
... the online download and installation instructions to complete the ROM upgrade.
Preparing for the preinstalled image for use on multiple models
1. Unbundle the preinstalled image on the nc8200. - Refer to the documentation included with the system for instructions.
2. Remove the primary hard drive from the nc8200. - Removal procedures are available in the Maintenance and Service Guide: "HP Compaq...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper - Page 5
... the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at www.hp.com. See Table 1 for additional information.
Table 1 Minimum Versions of Necessary Drivers and Enhancements (along with recommended installation order)
Software Components
System Enhancements Intel Chipset Installation Utility Intel nc4200 Video Driver Intel Set Default Utility Intel Set Resolution Utility ATI 8200 Video Driver and Control...
HP Compaq notebook single image white paper - Page 10
... Express Chipset Software
Anomaly: Windows logo testing error may appear during video driver installation Description: Windows may display a logo testing error if the Intel video driver is installed prior to installation of the Systems Enhancements Diskette. Systems Affected: HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6220 models Operating Systems Affected: Windows XP Resolution: The System Enhancements disk...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 92
... DVDs and copies audio and data CDs. This software is included with the Windows operating system.
■ InterVideo WinDVD-Plays video CDs and DVD movies. This software is preinstalled on select notebooks. You can also obtain this software by any of the following methods:
❏ Install WinDVD from the Application and Driver Recovery disc provided with most HP notebooks.
❏...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 113
... only the device drivers for your operating system. ■ Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer.
A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). ■ The notebook supports 32...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 152
... the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support:
a. Choose your language and region. b. Select the Download Drivers and Software radio button c. Enter your computer model information, and then follow
the instructions provided at the Web site.
✎ WLAN software is provided in the Network category. To access model information about your computer, refer to the serial number label. The serial number...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 182
... Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Windows Firewall.
2. Select the General tab. ❏ To learn more about Windows Firewall, select the What else should I know about Windows Firewall? link. ❏ To disable Windows Firewall, select Off (not recommended).
❏ To reenable Windows Firewall, select On (recommended).
3. Select OK.
Hardware and Software Guide
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Hardware and Software Guide - Page 204
...system ROM stores the BIOS software. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date.
Obtaining the Support Software Disc
The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and installation instructions. The disc includes device drivers, ROM updates...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 208
... hard drive.
Downloading Other HP Software
To download and install other software: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook. ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. - or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support and click Download drivers and software to download the software for your computer model...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 209
... My Computer, then the hard drive designation (usually, drive C), and then the folder to which you saved the downloaded item.
6. In the folder, select the name or number of the software package containing the update.
7. Double-click the file that includes an .exe extension (for example, filename.exe.). The installation begins.
8. Complete the installation by following the instructions on...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 217
Software Update and Recovery
6. Press enter to continue. (A licensing agreement page is displayed.)
7. Press f8 to accept the agreement and continue. (The "Setup" page is displayed.)
8. Press esc to continue installing a new copy of the operating system instead of repairing it.
9. Press enter to set up the operating system. 10. Press C to continue setup using this partition. 11. Select Format the...
Hardware and Software Guide - Page 240
...) lets you remotely update system-level software on multiple systems simultaneously. When executed on a client computer, SSM detects both hardware and software versions, then updates the appropriate software from a central repository, known as a file store. Driver versions that are supported by SSM are denoted with a special icon on the HP driver download Web site and on the Support Software disc...
Getting Started - Page 26
... you use the notebook for email, connecting to a network, or Internet access, you expose the notebook to computer viruses. Computer viruses can damage or disable your operating system, applications, and utilities.
Norton AntiVirus software is preinstalled on your notebook to protect against such viruses. Norton Antivirus software can detect and destroy most viruses, and usually repair...
Getting Started - Page 56
...\setup.exe (where D indicates the optical drive).
2. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the drivers. After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you added to the notebook. Follow the installation instructions provided with the software.
Updating Reinstalled Software
It is strongly recommended that you update all reinstalled software. Depending on the settings...
HP Compaq nc8230, nx8220 and nw8240 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 59
... and install software other than a ROM update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: ❏ Select Start > Help and Support, and then click a software update link. - or - ❏ Visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support and click Download drivers and software to download the software for your computer model.
Maintenance and Service Guide
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HP Compaq nc8230, nx8220 and nw8240 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 60
... on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the download package from your hard drive.
3.2 System Recovery
The computer system recovery process provides several ways to recover optimal system functionality. For best results, attempt to recover optimal computer functionality by using the following procedures in the order described here.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Compaq nc8230, nx8220 and nw8240 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 68
... If you do not have autorun enabled: a. Select Start > Run. b. Then type D:\SWSETUP\APPINSTL\SETUP.EXE where D indicates the optical drive.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions for installing the drivers. After the drivers are reinstalled, you must reinstall any software you added to the computer. Follow the installation instructions provided with the software.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
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Computer Setup Advanced Menu 2-5 overview 2-1 Security Menu 2-4
computer specifications 7-1 connector pin assignments
audio-in A-2 audio-out A-1 external monitor A-4 monitor A-4 RJ-11 A-6 RJ-45 A-5
serial A-3 S-Video-out A-7 Universal Serial Bus (USB)
A-2 connectors, service
considerations 5-2
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data, safeguarding 3-7 design overview 1-20 disassembly sequence chart
6-3 diskette drive
OS loading...