HP COMPAQ NC6400 User Manual
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6400 software overview
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Highlights ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Operating systems ............................................................................................................................... 2
Microsoft Windows 2000................................................................................................................. 2
Software delivery................................................................................................................................. 5
HP worldwide website and Download Facility ..................................................................................... 5
Software Setup ................................................................................................................................5
Hard Drive Based Image Recovery..................................................................................................... 5
Software enhancements........................................................................................................................ 7
HP Client Management Solutions ....................................................................................................... 7
Video ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Audio ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Security........................................................................................................................................... 8
HP ProtectTools Security Manager .................................................................................................. 8
DriveLock .................................................................................................................................... 8
Power-on password ...................................................................................................................... 8
F10 administrator password .......................................................................................................... 8
Quick Launch button support ............................................................................................................. 9
HP Wireless Assistant ....................................................................................................................... 9
HP Backup and Recovery Manager .................................................................................................... 9
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 10
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 11
DRAFT
Abstract
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.
Highlights
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
o Applications and optional utilities can be installed through Software Setup
• Support for:
– HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8430, nc6400, nc6320, nc4400 and nc2400 models
Operating systems
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
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
ADI Soundmax HD Audio
Driver
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.05 B
Authentec Fingerprint
Driver
ATI 8430 Video Driver
and Control Panel
ATI M52T Video Driver N/A N/A N/A 1.00 B N/A
Broadcom 440x/57xx
Ethernet Driver
Broadcom NetXtreme
Gigabit Ethernet PCI
Express Driver
Essential System Updates
EV-DO WWAN Software N/A N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B N/A
Google Toolbar 3.0.131 A 3.0.131 A 3.0.124 A 3.0.131 A 3.0.131 A
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
HP Software Setup 4.00 B 4.00 B 4.00 B 4.00 B 4.00 B
HP Notebook Accessories
Product Tour
HP Mobile Data Protection 1.00 A 1.00 A N/A 1.00 A 1.00 A
HP Software Update 3.07 D
System Default Settings 4.20 Q 4.20 Q 4.20 O 4.20 Q 4.20 Q
Intervideo WinDVD 6.10 C
Quick Launch Buttons
Software
HP Help & Support 4.20 I
HP Integrated Bluetooth
driver
nc2400
1.00 D 1.00 E 1.00 D 1.00 F 1.00 E
(Preloaded)
1.00 A 1.00 C 1.00 B 1.00 C 1.00 C
N/A N/A N/A 1.00 B 1.00 B
N/A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A
2.00 A 2.00 A N/A N/A N/A
2.00 K 2.00 H 2.00 G 2.00 H 2.00 H
1.0.0 A
(Preloaded)
(Preloaded)
(Preloaded)
6.00 H 6.00 E 6.00 D 6.00 D 6.00 D
(Preloaded)
4.00 H 4.00 H 4.00 G 4.00 H 4.00 G
HP Compaq
nc4400
7.05 B
(Preloaded)
1.2.0 A
(Preloaded)
3.07 D
(Preloaded)
6.10 C
(Preloaded)
4.20 I
(Preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc6320
7.05 B
(Preloaded)
3.0.0 A
(Preloaded)
3.07 D
(Preloaded)
6.10 C
(Preloaded)
4.20 I
(Preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc6400
7.05 B
(Preloaded)
1.2.0 A
(Preloaded)
3.07 D
(Preloaded)
6.10 C
(Preloaded)
4.20 I
(Preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc8430
7.05 B
(Preloaded)
1.2.0 A
(Preloaded)
3.07 D
(Preloaded)
6.10 C
(Preloaded)
4.20 I
(Preloaded)
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Table 1 Windows XP Pro software component version comparison (continued)
Software component HP Compaq
HP Backup and Recovery
Manager
HP Mobile Print Driver for
Windows
HP ProtectTools Security
Manager
HP BIOS Configuration for
ProtectTools
HP Embedded Security for
ProtectTools
HP Credential Manager
for ProtectTools
HP OpenView Radia
Management Agent
HP Smart Card Security
for ProtectTools
HP Wireless Assistant 2.00 E 2.00 E 2.00 E 2.00 E 2.00 E
Intel Chipset Installation
Utility for ICH7
Intel 945 Video Driver 1.00 B 1.00 C 1.00 A 1.00 C 1.00 A
Intel SATA AHCI Driver N/A 5.5.0.1 A 5.5.0.1 A 5.5.0.1 A 5.5.0.1 A
Intel Set Default 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A N/A
Intel Set Resolution 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A N/A
Lightscribe Host Software 1.4.67 H 1.4.67 K 1.4.67 H 1.4.67 J 1.4.67 J
Microsoft UAA Bus Driver
for HD Audio
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
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
Symantec Norton Internet
Security
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
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
nc2400
1.1.2 B 1.1.5 B 1.1.0 B 1.1.3 B 1.1.2 B
3.13
(Preloaded)
2.00 C
(Preloaded)
2.00 D
(Preloaded)
4.00 C
(Preloaded)
1.00 L
(Preloaded)
2.10 A
(Preloaded)
5.00 D 5.00 D 5.00 D 5.00 D 5.00 D
7.2.2 A 7.2.2 A 7.2.2 A 7.2.2 A 7.2.2 A
1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A
9.034 (Preload) 9.034 (Preload) 9.034 (Preload) 9.034 (Preload) 9.034 (Preload)
HP Compaq
nc4400
3.12
(Preloaded)
2.00 C
(Preloaded)
2.00 D
(Preloaded)
4.00 C
(Preloaded)
1.00 N
(Preloaded)
2.10 A
(Preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc6320
3.13
(Preloaded)
2.00 B
(Preloaded)
2.00 C
(Preloaded)
4.00 C
(Preloaded)
1.00 M
(Preloaded)
2.10 A
(Preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc6400
3.13
(Preloaded)
2.00 C
(Preloaded)
2.00 E
(Preloaded)
4.00 C
(Preloaded)
1.00 P
(Preloaded)
2.10 A
(Preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc8430
3.13
(Preloaded)
2.00 C
(Preloaded)
2.00 C
(Preloaded)
4.00 C
(Preloaded)
1.00 N
(Preloaded)
2.10 A
(Preloaded)
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