HP 8730w Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs
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- HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 1
2007. Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on select HP Business notebooks. Windows 7 Beta should be used for evaluation only. Prerelease operating systems are not supported on HP business notebooks. The following guidelines provide installation - HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 2
drivers available • 24 GB available hard disc space • DVD-RW drive • HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 5400 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 models • HP Compaq 2510p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 2710p Notebook PC • HP Compaq 6910p Notebook - HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 3
proper license to evaluate the Windows 7 operating system. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. optical drive the first boot device. 2. Insert the OS DVD and power on the system. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions for operating system - HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 4
availability As of late February 2009, drivers for key subsystems are available with Windows 7 Beta or from Windows Update, including video, audio, modem, NIC, wireless LAN, Bluetooth, flash media reader, TPM module, accelerometer, webcams and pointing devices. 2007 Models Video Audio Modem Smart - HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 5
Card TPM NIC LAN Bluetooth Controller Module 2530 * * 2730 * * 6930 * * 8530 * * * 8730 * * * 6530 * N/A 6535 * N/A 6735 * N/A 6730 * N/A N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change. - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver available from Windows Update - HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 6
the system or through a docking base. Affected Systems: 8530w and 8730w Resolution: Shut down before attaching to or detaching external display devices. Updated beta video drivers will be available in April on Windows Update which will enhance behavior with external display devices. Drive Encryption - HP 8730w | Installing Windows 7 on HP Compaq and EliteBook Notebook PCs - Page 7
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Installing Windows 7
Beta on HP Business
notebooks
March 15, 2009
Table of Contents:
Introduction
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System Requirements and prerequisites
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Installing the operating system and drivers
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Appendix A: Known Anomalies
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Appendix B: Questions and Answers
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Introduction
In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. This is the replacement for
Windows Vista, although both versions will be available for a period of time. Windows
Vista was launched in late 2006 with preinstall availability in January of 2007.
Purpose
This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on
select HP Business notebooks. Windows 7 Beta should be used for evaluation only.
Pre-
release operating systems are not supported on HP business notebooks. The following
guidelines provide installation procedures independent of the currently installed operating
system.