HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7600 Software Overview
June 2005
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 3
Operating System Support.................................................................................................................... 4
Microsoft Windows XP Professional ................................................................................................ 4
Microsoft Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................. 8
Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................................................................. 9
ROM BIOS Information......................................................................................................................... 9
Additional BIOS Highlighted Features........................................................................................... 10
Common Image Considerations........................................................................................................... 10
Software Image Development on dc7600 Stable Products ...................................................................... 11
Software delivery............................................................................................................................... 11
HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ............................................................................. 11
HP Support Software CD ............................................................................................................. 11
HP Restore Plus! CD.................................................................................................................... 12
Software enhancements...................................................................................................................... 12
HP Client Manager Software ....................................................................................................... 12
Video........................................................................................................................................ 12
Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Modular Keyboard Quick Launch Button Support ........................................................................... 13
DMI Transition ........................................................................................................................... 13
User manuals............................................................................................................................. 13
General Software Image Contents ....................................................................................................... 14
Microsoft Windows Operating System Software ............................................................................ 14
Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files ..................................................................................... 14
HP Specific Applications ............................................................................................................. 14
Other typically preinstalled applications........................................................................................ 15
Examining the Image Contents ..................................................................................................... 15
Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent)............................................................................ 16
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module..................................................................................... 17
Feature Overview....................................................................................................................... 17