HP Tc4200 HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC Software Overview - Page 5

HP worldwide website and Download Facility Individual drivers and utilities can be downloaded, in the form of SoftPaqs, from the HP Download Facility or from the website at http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files/ or ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/. SoftPaqs provide a distribution method for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. Multiple files and bootable diskettes can be distributed conveniently and electronically through diskettes or the Web. HP Restore Discs Restore Discs are shipped with HP Compaq nc4200 models. The two discs provide an easy-to-use complete restore solution for preinstalled operating systems. This restore solution allows users to selectively install and repair the OS, drivers, and applications without destroying important data; or to perform a full preinstalled software restoration. • The OS disc contains the preinstalled operating system and allows for reinstallation of the operating system on top of the current installation. • The Driver Recover disc allows installation from a menu of preinstalled drivers, utilities, and applications that are preinstalled on the computer. • Additional applications CDs are included on select models. Table 2 provides descriptions for software listed in this white paper. Table 2 SoftPaq descriptions SoftPaq 3Com Etherlink 10/100 PCI NIC ADI Audio Drivers Agere Modem Driver Altiris Express Client HP Client Manager Software Intel Video Drivers Broadcom Netxtreme Gigabit Ethernet Drivers Application Installer Diagnostics Quick Launch Button Software Insight Management Agents ADI Soundmax Audio Driver Mini PCI Communications Support and Drivers Synaptics TouchPad Driver System Enhancements System ROMPaq HP ProtectTools Security Manager Description Supports PCI NIC that is used in select docking station models Enables the integrated audio hardware used in select configurations Enables integrated modems used in select configurations Enables software deployment, configuration, and migration Management agent combining HP and Altiris technologies enabling complete lifecycle management from a single web console Enables the integrated video hardware used in select configurations Enables integrated gigabit NIC device used in select configurations Provides a convenient method for installing preloaded software Provides tools to test hardware components Enables the use of integrated one touch productivity buttons Provides asset management, security features, and alerting capabilities Enables the integrated audio hardware used in select configurations Enables internal modem and modem/NIC combination devices used in select configurations and supports Intel PCI NIC that is used in select docking station models Provides added functionality for the TouchPad pointing device Provides users with an easy-to-install compilation of operating system enhancements and fixes Updates ROM BIOS (Read Only Memory/Basic Input Output System), which sets basic configuration allowing the system to boot A framework for modular plug-ins designed to manage security features offered by HP. 5