HP (Hewlett-Packard) nc6000, nc8000 User Manual
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000 and nc8000
software overview
Abstract ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Highlights ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Operating systems ............................................................................................................................... 2
Microsoft Windows 2000................................................................................................................. 2
Microsoft Windows XP Professional.................................................................................................... 5
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows 98 .................................................................. 7
Software delivery................................................................................................................................. 7
HP Support Software CD................................................................................................................... 7
HP worldwide website and Download Facility ..................................................................................... 7
HP Restore CDs................................................................................................................................ 7
Software enhancements........................................................................................................................ 9
HP Client Management Solutions ....................................................................................................... 9
Video ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Audio ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Security......................................................................................................................................... 10
DriveLock .................................................................................................................................. 10
Power-on password .................................................................................................................... 10
F10 administrator password ........................................................................................................ 10
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).......................................................................... 10
Quick Launch button support ........................................................................................................... 11
Reference guides ........................................................................................................................... 11
Frequently asked questions ................................................................................................................. 12
For more information.......................................................................................................................... 13
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 nc6000 and nc8000 models, along with
a software comparison to HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4000 models.
This document is intended for HP personnel and customers who need information about the software
provided on the nc6000 and nc8000 preinstall images.
Highlights
Benefits of the new HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000 and nc8000 preinstall image include:
• Support for:
– HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000 and nc8000
– HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4000
• Certifications:
– PC 2001, Microsoft WHQL certified
Operating systems
Operating systems available for the nc6000 and nc8000 series include:
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 3 is the preinstalled operating system for
select HP Compaq nc6000 and nc8000 models. HP also supports customers who install Windows
2000 on their own.
See Table 1 for a comparison of Windows 2000 software component versions.
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Table 1 Windows 2000 software component version comparison
Software
component
ADI Soundmax
Audio Driver
Adobe Acrobat
Reader
Agere Systems
Soft Modem
Driver
Agere Mini-PCI
Modem Driver
(N620c)
Altiris Express
Client
HP WLAN
W400-W500
Atheros Client
Utility
ATI Mobility
U1/RS200M
AGP Bus Driver
Evo N620c HP
1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 C 1.00 C
5.10 A 5.10 B 5.10 B 5.10 B
N/A 1.00 A 1.00 A 1.00 A
1.00 B N/A 1.00 D 1.00 D
5.10 A
(preloaded)
N/A
N/A 1.00 E 1.00 E 1.00 E
Compaq
nc4000
5.10 A
(preloaded)
1.00 A
(preloaded)
HP
Compaq
nc6000
5.60 B
(preloaded)
N/A N/A
HP
Compaq
nc8000
5.60 B
(preloaded)
ATI Control Panel 1.00 C N/A N/A
ATI M7 Video
Driver
ATI RS200M Video Driver N/A 1.00 C N/A N/A
ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 Video
Driver and Control Panel
ATI M9 Video Driver and Control
Panel
ATI M10 Video Driver and Control
Panel
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit
Ethernet Driver
HP Application Installer 2.00 B 2.00 B 3.00 A 3.00 A
Software Support for Bluetooth
MultiPort
System Default Settings 2.00 B 3.00 A 4.00 B 4.00 B
Intervideo WinDVD Player 5.00 A 5.00 A 5.00 B 5.00 B
Easy Access Buttons Software 3.00 D N/A N/A N/A
1.00 A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A 1.00 A N/A
N/A N/A 1.00 A N/A
N/A N/A N/A 1.00 A
1.00 A 2.00 A 3.00 A 3.00 A
2.02 C
2.02 C
(preloaded)
1.00 C
(preloaded)
1.00 C
(preloaded)
Quick Launch Buttons Software N/A 4.00 A 4.10 D 4.10 D
Wireless LAN MultiPort W200
Driver
Diagnostics for Windows
1.01 A 1.01 A 1.01 A 1.01 A
4.04 A
(preloaded)
4.05 A
(preloaded)
4.11 A
(preloaded)
4.11 A
(preloaded)
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Table 1 Windows 2000 software component version comparison (continued)
Software component Evo N620c HP Compaq
Hot Key Support Software 1.10 E N/A N/A N/A
Support software for Bluetooth
by HP
HP Mobile Printing for Notebooks 2.00 A 2.00 A 2.10 B 2.10 B
HP WLAN W400/W500 Driver N/A 1.00 A 2.00 A 2.00 A
Infineon TPM Driver N/A N/A 1.00 A 1.00 A
Insight Management Agents
Intel Chipset Driver 4.20 A 4.20 A 5.00 A 5.00 A
Intel SpeedStep Application
Microsoft DirectX 8.10 9.00 A 9.00 A 9.00 A
O2 Micro Memory CardBus
Accelerator
Roxio Easy CD Creator 5.34 A (CD) 5.34 C (CD) 6.11 A (CD) 6.11 A (CD)
Sun Java 1.4.2 1.4.2 1.4.2 1.4.2
N/A
5.00 H
(preloaded)
3.00 B
(preloaded)
N/A 1.00 A 1.00 B 1.00 B
nc4000
1.00 A
(preloaded)
5.00 H
(preloaded)
3.00 B
(preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc6000
1.00 A
(preloaded)
5.00 K
(preloaded)
3.00 B
(preloaded)
HP Compaq
nc8000
1.00 A
(preloaded)
5.00 K
(preloaded)
3.00 B
(preloaded)
Synaptics Touchpad 7.00 A 7.00 A 7.5 D 7.5 D
System Enhancements 6.00 C 6.00 D 6.00 E 6.00 E
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