HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7700 Software Overview
September 2006
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Definition of Terms ............................................................................................................................... 2
Operating System Support.................................................................................................................... 3
Microsoft Windows XP.................................................................................................................. 3
Microsoft Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................. 7
Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................................................................. 8
ROM BIOS Information......................................................................................................................... 8
Additional BIOS Highlighted Features............................................................................................. 9
Common Image Considerations............................................................................................................. 9
Software Image Development on dc7700 Stable Products ........................................................................ 9
Software delivery............................................................................................................................... 10
HP Worldwide Web site and download facility ............................................................................. 10
HP Restore Plus! CD.................................................................................................................... 10
Software enhancements...................................................................................................................... 10
HP Client Manager Software ....................................................................................................... 11
Video........................................................................................................................................ 11
Audio ....................................................................................................................................... 11
DMI Transition ........................................................................................................................... 11
User manuals............................................................................................................................. 12
General Software Image Contents ....................................................................................................... 12
Microsoft Windows Operating System Software ............................................................................ 13
Hardware/OEM specific drivers and files ..................................................................................... 13
HP Specific Applications ............................................................................................................. 13
Other typically preinstalled applications........................................................................................ 13
Examining the Image Contents ..................................................................................................... 14
Examining the INFO.BOM file (OS-independent)............................................................................ 14
HP Branded XP Help and Support Module..................................................................................... 15
Feature Overview....................................................................................................................... 15
Preloaded Components ............................................................................................................... 16
Additional Software ........................................................................................................................... 18
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 19
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 21