HP Dc5700 Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops

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  • HP Dc5700 | Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 1
    . Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to install Microsoft® Windows 7 Beta on select HP Business Desktop personal computers. Windows 7 Beta should be used for evaluation only. Pre-release operating systems are not supported on HP business Desktops. The following guidelines provide
  • HP Dc5700 | Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 2
    drivers available  24 GB available hard disc space  DVD-ROM drive  HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models  dc7700  dc7800  dc5700  dc5750 Applicable 2008 models  dc7900  dc5800
  • HP Dc5700 | Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 3
    evaluate the Windows 7 operating system. The operating system license shipped with HP PCs does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Before using the the Internet and download the latest drivers and enhancements from Microsoft Windows Update. See Driver Tables for additional information.
  • HP Dc5700 | Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops - Page 4
    (chipset) dc7700 Intel HECI No Intel SOL TPM Module No dc7800 dc5700 No No dc5750 * N/A N/A Note: Driver availability is subject to change. - Driver included in Windows 7 Beta * - Driver available from Windows Update 2008 Video Audio SMBUS NIC Models Controller (chipset) dc7900
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    PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager. Affected Systems: All models Resolution: Run Windows Update. After Windows Update is run, PCI Serial Port 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Remember to backup support.microsoft.com/kb/928631).
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    than 32 bit. Application compatibility levels and device support will vary between the 32 and 64 bit versions. What versions of Windows 7 will HP offer? HP will offer Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional preinstalled on Business Desktops. What about Windows 7 Home Basic or Ultimate? Windows
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Installing Windows
®
7
Beta on HP Business
Desktops
March 15, 2009
Table of Contents:
Introduction
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Purpose
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Audience
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System Requirements and prerequisites
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Prerequisites
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Installing the operating system and drivers
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Installing the operating system
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Driver availability
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Appendix A: Known Anomalies
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Drive Encryption
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Unrecognized devices in Device Manager
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Upgrade
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USB devices
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Appendix B: Questions and Answers
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For more information
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Introduction
In the winter of 2009, Microsoft released Windows 7 Beta. Windows 7 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 Desktop personal computers. Windows 7 Beta should
be used for evaluation only. Pre-release operating systems are not supported on HP
business Desktops. The following guidelines provide installation procedures
independent of the currently installed operating system.