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a common software image for the HP dc7900, 8000 Elite, and 6000 Pro desktop models November 2009 Table of Contents: drivers on the reference machine (Windows XP 10 Extending the process (Windows XP 10 Extending hardware support in the image 10 Supporting non-bundled hardware devices 10 Supporting - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 2
management tools (including pkgmgr.exe and intlcfg.exe) into a single tool, known as DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management). DISM supports logging, inventory commands, offline INF driver package installation, direct application of MS update packages, international settings, and PEImg - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 3
with HP PC's does form-factor types within a numerically-defined series. For example, the dc7900 product family consists of the convertible mini-tower, small form factor, and ultra-small form factor. While the ultra-small form factor drivers for the product family‖. Driver Support-Driver support - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 4
- By using the image preinstalled by HP, you will start with an image that System-controlled driver installation - By implementing the .inf filebased driver installation method a common image causes a shift in the support liability from the PC OEM back to the organization creating the common - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 5
installed operating system, drivers and applications‖ option and accept the default prompts. The ―HP Backup and Recovery Manager‖ PC Recovery will restore the factory preinstalled image to the system. If the factory preinstalled image has already been removed from the hard drive, you may restore - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 6
Add-On Options dc7900 Audio ADI AD1884A HD X Audio Realtek ALC261 HD Audio TV Tuner HP TV Tuner (North America) Mini PCIe or PCIe based on form factor LAN, Wireless, Modem Intel GbE Network X Connection Intel 82567LM GbE NIC Broadcom NetXtreme GbE X Ethernet NIC Card Broadcom - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 7
Integrated Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500HD Add-On Options dc7900 8000 Elite 6000 Pro X X X ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT X (256MB DH) PCIe x16 Card ATI Radeon HD 3470 X X (256MB SH) PCIe x16 Graphics Card ATI Radeon HD 3650 X (512MB DH) - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 8
dc7900 dc7900 8000 Elite 6000 Pro X X X X X X X X X X Additional customization At this time, any additional customizations should be applied. Typical examples are applying a custom wallpaper or desktop theme, changing power profile settings, setting device options, etc. Obtaining drivers - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 9
by running: Sp27532.exe /f c:\compaq\chipset /e /s Finally, you may choose to simply execute the Softpaq to extract and/or install the software. Subscribe to the HP Support Software CD service, which is a service that provides monthly CD updates containing the latest drivers for a product. - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 10
support Plug-and-Play detection for installation. HP uses the following directories for drivers: C:\Compaq\Video; C:\Compaq\Nic; C:\Compaq\Audio; C:\Compaq\Modem; C:\ Compaq\Misc1; C:\ Compaq\Misc2; C:\Compaq\Misc3; C:\Compaq\Misc4; Compaq\Misc5; C:\Compaq\Network; C:\Compaq\MSD; C:\Compaq\Chipset - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 11
CD obtained either from HP or Microsoft into the CD-ROM drive and browse to the ―support\tools‖ directory. , a useful guide for creating corporate deployment images and an answer-file reference guide named ref.chm If you built the Plug-and-play driver path according to this document, the provided - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 12
"Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\Audio;Compaq\Modem;Compaq\Misc1;Compaq\Misc2;Compaq\M isc3;Compaq\Misc4;Compaq\Misc5;Compaq\Chipset;Compaq\KBD;Compaq\MSD;Compaq\USB;Compaq \Network" InstallFilesPath = "C:\i386" [SYSPREPMassStorage] PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2410 = %systemroot%\inf\machine.inf ; INTEL PCI - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 13
lines: [Commands] "c:\SYSPREP\SYSPREP -clean" This will ensure that all services related to non-used mass storage devices will be removed from the system. been reached, and your WPA grace period will not be reset. If you are using the HP-provided image, i386 folder contents, sysprep.inf and have not - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 14
described above, copy the INF files to a location on the drive. You may create unique folder name for each type. However, assigning names that reflect the type of drivers that are installed is helpful in establishing a process flow. For example, HP uses the following directories and paths for - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 15
, installing applications, and installing software updates. One of the benefits in this mode is the copying of the driver files to the driver store during the auditSystem configuration pass. Subsequent first boot on the target PC will make the drivers available for hardware installation after Plug - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 16
one. 4. Use the WinPE based USB flash drive or CD and boot up the target PC 5. Map a drive to the server where the common image file is stored: 6. Since IMAGEX does not partition or format a drive when applying an image, you need to prepare the hard-drive by partitioning and formatting it. If this - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 17
.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"> C:\SWSetup\Drivers - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 18
Administrator true 2 - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 19
image can be developed for multiple HP Business Desktop models Significantly lowers number of drivers and utilities to manage Fewer changes to software images which reduces qualification costs - test/validate on one platform and deploy on any other platform supported by the common image Easier - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 20
‖? A: HP supports the use of Common Images in the following ways: For desktops, The HP dc7900, 8000 Elite, and 6000 Pro product families share a common integrated architecture allowing IT professionals to easily manage and deploy a shared image across their environment. HP Professional Services - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 21
Summary Thank you for your purchase of and interest in HP business PC products. HP hopes that this white paper was useful in your creation of a corporate deployment image. For advanced image topics including image building, customization, answer file reference, - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 22
Contents: [Unattended] OemSkipEula=No OemPnPDriversPath = "Compaq\Video;Compaq\Nic;Compaq\Audio;Compaq\Modem;Compaq\Misc1;Compaq\Misc2;Compaq\M isc3;Compaq\Misc4;Compaq\Misc5;Compaq\Chipset;Compaq\KBD;Compaq\MSD;Compaq\USB;Compaq \Network" InstallFilesPath = "C:\i386" [GuiUnattended] AdminPassword - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 23
pci\ven_9005&dev_00CF = %systemroot%\inf\scsi.inf ;Adaptec 7899 (Embedded) PCI\VEN_9005&DEV_801F Ultra320 SCSI PCI\VEN_9005&DEV_8011 - Ultra320 SCSI Adapter = c:\compaq\msd\ADPU320.INF = c:\compaq any HP preinstalled or restored image, but you may create the file yourself if you wish. HP - Compaq dc7900 | Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for - Page 24
this document will be a violation of your HP and Microsoft License Agreements. Location: c:\windows\system32 HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP
Developing a common software image
for the HP dc7900, 8000 Elite, and
6000 Pro desktop models
November 2009
Table of Contents:
Introduction
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Windows Licensing Notice
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Definition of Terms
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Advantages of a Common Image
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Limitations of a Common Image
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Choosing a Base Image
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Customizing the Image
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Removing Preinstalled Software
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Adding software
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Matrix of Common Hardware
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Additional customization
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Obtaining drivers for the product family
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Pooling the drivers on the reference machine (Windows XP)
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Extending the process (Windows XP)
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Extending hardware support in the image
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Supporting non-bundled hardware devices
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Supporting setup.exe installations
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Using SYSPREP.exe
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Creating SYSPREP.inf
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Required SYSPREP.inf settings for Windows XP
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cmdlines.txt
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oobeinfo.ini (Windows XP)
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Running SYSPREP (Windows XP)
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Creating a Common Image for Windows Vista / Windows 7
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Example SYSPREP.xml (
unattend.xml
) Answer file
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Frequently asked questions
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