HP Xw8200 FAQs: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for HP Workstations
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extensions to the x86 instruction set. A single version (i.e., binary image) of Microsoft Windows products for x64 platforms will support both major 64-bit processor brands. 3. Does HP have information on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and compatible workstations? HP maintains a web site with - HP Xw8200 | FAQs: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for HP Workstations - Page 2
with the workstation can be used to display the processor attributes including whether it is EM64T capable. Run the diagnostics from the CD and review the system properties. 2) HP preloads the HP Performance Tuning Framework (PTF) with Windows systems. PTF lists the hardware configuration and will - HP Xw8200 | FAQs: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for HP Workstations - Page 3
the printer was supported by a driver included in the 32-bit version of Windows XP then it is supported by the x64 version. Hewlett-Packard has a web page detailing HP printer support for x64: " HP Deskjet, Officejet, PSC, and Photosmart Printers - Support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 - HP Xw8200 | FAQs: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for HP Workstations - Page 4
HP Workstations - FAQ 18. What are the some feature differences between XP Professional (32-bit) and XP Professional x64 Edition? The following features are in Windows XP Service Pack 2 but are not supported in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition are: • IEEE 1394 audio • SharePoint® Team Services - HP Xw8200 | FAQs: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for HP Workstations - Page 5
a system has 8GB of RAM, Windows XP x64 will be able to access all 8GB. The xw workstation BIOS has a setting that must be enabled to allow for the memory to be remapped. BIOS Setup -> Advanced -> Chipset/Memory -> Memory Remapping = Enable Hardware addresses, PCI, graphics address spaces should not - HP Xw8200 | FAQs: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition for HP Workstations - Page 6
loaded in memory. Conversely, when running Windows XP 32-bit, typically only 2GB of RAM is available for processes which must be shared. 27. What are the 3 modes of application execution that are possible on a 64-bit extensions system? The hp 64-bit extensions capable workstations can execute
Windows® XP® Professional x64 Edition
for HP Workstations - FAQ
Microsoft Windows Professional x64 Edition is currently in beta.
1.
What is Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition?
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is the client version of the Microsoft 64-bit operating
system that executes on 64-bit extensions systems.
2.
What does the “x64” mean?
x64 is Microsoft’s term for its software platforms supporting 64-bit extensions to the x86
instruction set. A single version (i.e., binary image) of Microsoft Windows products for x64
platforms will support both major 64-bit processor brands.
3.
Does HP have information on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and compatible
workstations?
HP maintains a web site with data on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition:
4.
Will Windows XP Professional x64 Edition be available in standard retail channels?
Currently Microsoft does not plan to offer a retail version of Windows XP Professional x64
Edition. It will be available only through OEMs and some of the volume license programs.
Microsoft may change their stance depending on adoption and customer demand.
5.
Will Windows XP Professional x64 Edition be available in different languages?
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is available in full language versions of English and
Japanese only. Microsoft offers the “Multi-language User Interface” (MUI) option that changes
the majority of the screens, dialogs, and prompts to another language. MUI is added to the
English OS. Text that would appear in English will appear in the other language. MUI
language packs are available for French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Japanese,
Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
6.
Can I try out Windows XP Professional x64 Edition?
Microsoft has a trial version of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition available for download
or you can order a CD. See the following link
If you have a system capable for running the x64 version of the operating system you can
download the 120day trial version for evaluation. This can be the best way to determine if you
have drivers to support your devices and if your software applications function as expected.
Note, you must have a system capable of running the x64 OS to install the trial version.
7.
What if I buy a system with Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and determine it is
not right for my applications or environment?
Microsoft does not have an exchange program or other method to trade in your Windows XP
Professional x64 Edition license and media for the 32-bit version of Windows XP Professional.
The generic answer is you need to purchase the 32-bit Windows XP Professional. If you are
part of one of Microsoft’s Volume License or Software Assurance programs you MAY be
licensed to exchange OS versions. You must refer to your particular license agreement with
Microsoft.
Performing evaluations with the trial version of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition may be
the best method to determine if the x64 version of the OS is right for you. See the following
link
The information in this document is subject to change at any time until the OS is officially released.
31 August 2005