HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 software overview
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Highlights ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Operating systems ............................................................................................................................... |
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Microsoft Windows 2000................................................................................................................. |
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Software delivery................................................................................................................................. |
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HP worldwide website and Download Facility ..................................................................................... |
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Software Setup ................................................................................................................................ |
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Hard Drive Based Image Recovery ..................................................................................................... |
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Software enhancements........................................................................................................................ |
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HP Client Management Solutions ....................................................................................................... |
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Video ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Audio ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Security........................................................................................................................................... |
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HP ProtectTools Security Manager .................................................................................................. |
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DriveLock .................................................................................................................................... |
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Power-on password ...................................................................................................................... |
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F10 administrator password .......................................................................................................... |
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Quick Launch button support ............................................................................................................. |
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HP Wireless Assistant ....................................................................................................................... |
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HP Backup and Recovery Manager .................................................................................................... |
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Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. |
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For more information.......................................................................................................................... |
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DRAFT
The purpose of this white paper is to present both an overview of the preinstalled software with operating system support and a brief description of major software components and features. This white paper covers the new HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 models, along with a software comparison to HP Compaq Business Notebook nc2400, nc4400, nc6300 and nc8400 models.
This document is intended for HP personnel and customers who need information about the software provided on the HP Compaq business notebook preinstall images.
Benefits of the new HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 preinstall image include:
• Lean image (standard on all nc models)
o Hardware enabling drivers, Windows XP updates and utilities are preinstalled
oApplications and optional utilities can be installed through Software Setup
•Support for:
–HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8430, nc6400, nc6320, nc4400 and nc2400 models
Operating systems available for the nc6400 series include:
•Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2
•Microsoft Windows XP Home with Service Pack 2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4 is supported on HP Compaq nc2400, nc4400, nc6300, nc6400 and nc8400 models.
For more information, please refer to the Installing Windows 2000 on the HP Compaq XXXX Business Notebooks white papers.
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Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Home with Service Pack 2 is preinstalled on select nc6400 models. Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, Windows Media Player 10 and Windows Media Connect are preinstalled.
Table 1 Windows XP Pro software component version comparison
Software component |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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nc2400 |
nc4400 |
nc6320 |
nc6400 |
nc8430 |
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ADI Soundmax HD Audio |
1.00 |
D |
1.00 |
E |
1.00 |
D |
1.00 |
F |
1.00 |
E |
Driver |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Adobe Acrobat Reader |
7.05 |
B |
7.05 |
B |
7.05 |
B |
7.05 |
B |
7.05 |
B |
|
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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Authentec Fingerprint |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
C |
1.00 |
B |
1.00 C |
1.00 |
C |
|
Driver |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ATI 8430 Video Driver |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
1.00 |
B |
1.00 |
B |
and Control Panel |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ATI M52T Video Driver |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
1.00 |
B |
N/A |
|
Broadcom 440x/57xx |
N/A |
|
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
Ethernet Driver |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Broadcom NetXtreme |
2.00 |
A |
2.00 |
A |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
N/A |
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Gigabit Ethernet PCI |
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|
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Express Driver |
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Essential System Updates |
2.00 |
K |
2.00 |
H |
2.00 |
G |
2.00 |
H |
2.00 |
H |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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EV-DO WWAN Software |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
1.00 B |
1.00 |
B |
N/A |
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Google Toolbar |
3.0.131 A |
3.0.131 A |
3.0.124 A |
3.0.131 A |
3.0.131 A |
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HDA Modem Installer |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
High Speed SD Driver |
N/A |
|
N/A |
|
1.0.0.0 A |
1.0.0.0 A |
1.0.0.0 A |
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HP Software Setup |
4.00 |
B |
4.00 |
B |
4.00 |
B |
4.00 |
B |
4.00 |
B |
HP Notebook Accessories |
1.0.0 A |
1.2.0 A |
3.0.0 A |
1.2.0 A |
1.2.0 A |
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Product Tour |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP Mobile Data Protection |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
N/A |
|
1.00 A |
1.00 |
A |
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HP Software Update |
3.07 |
D |
3.07 |
D |
3.07 |
D |
3.07 |
D |
3.07 |
D |
|
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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System Default Settings |
4.20 |
Q |
4.20 |
Q |
4.20 |
O |
4.20 |
Q |
4.20 |
Q |
Intervideo WinDVD |
6.10 |
C |
6.10 |
C |
6.10 |
C |
6.10 |
C |
6.10 |
C |
|
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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Quick Launch Buttons |
6.00 |
H |
6.00 |
E |
6.00 |
D |
6.00 D |
6.00 |
D |
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Software |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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HP Help & Support |
4.20 |
I |
4.20 |
I |
4.20 |
I |
4.20 |
I |
4.20 |
I |
|
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP Integrated Bluetooth |
4.00 |
H |
4.00 |
H |
4.00 |
G |
4.00 |
H |
4.00 |
G |
driver |
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|
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Table 1 Windows XP Pro software component version comparison (continued)
Software component |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
HP Compaq |
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nc2400 |
nc4400 |
nc6320 |
nc6400 |
nc8430 |
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HP Backup and Recovery |
1.1.2 B |
1.1.5 B |
1.1.0 B |
1.1.3 B |
1.1.2 B |
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Manager |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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HP Mobile Print Driver for |
3.13 |
|
3.12 |
|
3.13 |
|
3.13 |
|
3.13 |
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Windows |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP ProtectTools Security |
2.00 |
C |
2.00 |
C |
2.00 |
B |
2.00 |
C |
2.00 |
C |
Manager |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP BIOS Configuration for |
2.00 |
D |
2.00 |
D |
2.00 |
C |
2.00 |
E |
2.00 |
C |
ProtectTools |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP Embedded Security for |
4.00 |
C |
4.00 |
C |
4.00 |
C |
4.00 |
C |
4.00 |
C |
ProtectTools |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP Credential Manager |
1.00 |
L |
1.00 |
N |
1.00 |
M |
1.00 |
P |
1.00 |
N |
for ProtectTools |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP OpenView Radia |
2.10 |
A |
2.10 |
A |
2.10 |
A |
2.10 |
A |
2.10 |
A |
Management Agent |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
(Preloaded) |
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HP Smart Card Security |
5.00 |
D |
5.00 |
D |
5.00 |
D |
5.00 |
D |
5.00 |
D |
for ProtectTools |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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HP Wireless Assistant |
2.00 |
E |
2.00 |
E |
2.00 |
E |
2.00 |
E |
2.00 |
E |
Intel Chipset Installation |
7.2.2 A |
7.2.2 A |
7.2.2 A |
7.2.2 A |
7.2.2 A |
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Utility for ICH7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Intel 945 Video Driver |
1.00 |
B |
1.00 C |
1.00 A |
1.00 C |
1.00 |
A |
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Intel SATA AHCI Driver |
N/A |
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5.5.0.1 A |
5.5.0.1 A |
5.5.0.1 A |
5.5.0.1 A |
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Intel Set Default |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
N/A |
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Intel Set Resolution |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
N/A |
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Lightscribe Host Software |
1.4.67 H |
1.4.67 K |
1.4.67 H |
1.4.67 J |
1.4.67 J |
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Microsoft UAA Bus Driver |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
1.00 |
A |
for HD Audio |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Sonic Digital Media Plus |
7.00 |
A |
7.00 |
A |
7.00 |
A |
7.00 |
A |
7.00 |
A |
Sun Java |
1.5.0 |
|
1.5.0 |
|
1.5.0 |
|
1.5.0 |
|
1.5.0 |
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Synaptics Touchpad |
8.2.23 N |
8.2.16.4 M |
8.2.16.4 M |
8.2.16.4 M |
8.2.4 L |
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Symantec Norton Internet |
9.034 (Preload) |
9.034 (Preload) |
9.034 (Preload) |
9.034 (Preload) |
9.034 (Preload) |
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Security |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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TI Cardbus Driver |
2.0.0.2 A |
2.0.0.4 A |
2.0.0.2 A |
2.0.0.2 A |
2.0.0.2 A |
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WLAN Driver Installer |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
WLAN Driver Utility |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
5.00 |
A |
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