HP 6910p Installing Windows 2000 on the HP Compaq Business Notebooks - Page 2

Introduction Purpose This white paper provides instructions on how to successfully develop a Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional image on select HP Compaq Notebook PC models. The following guidelines provide installation procedures independent of the currently installed operating system. Audience This white paper is for use by HP personnel and clients and describes the process for installing Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional along with applicable HP drivers and applications. System Requirements and Prerequisites System requirements Information regarding minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows 2000 Professional or XP Professional is available at www.microsoft.com. The supported models and subject of this white paper are HP Compaq 2510p, 6910p, 8510p/w and 8710p/w Notebook PC models. System prerequisites IMPORANT: Back up all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows 2000. You will need the following items before installing Windows 2000: Applicable HP Compaq Notebook PC models: • 2510p • 6910p • 8510p/w • 8710p/w Information on installing Windows 2000 Professional on 6510b and 6710b models is covered in Appendix C • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional CD, Certificate of Authenticity and documentation and appropriate Service Pack (Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000) Drivers and deliverables described in the section "Installation of HP Drivers and Enhancements" can be downloaded from the HP website at www.hp.com and burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW. • Proper OS License for each PC IMPORANT: Make sure you have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows 2000 drivers and enhancements. In addition, you must have a Microsoft OS license for each system on which you install Windows 2000 Professional. The Windows XP Professional license allows you to use either Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional. The Windows 2000 license is applicable to Windows 2000 only. Page 2