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Introduction
Purpose
This white paper provides instructions on how to successfully develop a Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Professional image on select HP Compaq Notebook PC models. The following guidelines provide
installation procedures independent of the currently installed operating system.
Audience
This white paper is for use by HP personnel and clients and describes the process for installing
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional along with applicable HP drivers and applications.
System Requirements and Prerequisites
System requirements
Information regarding minimum hardware requirements for installing Windows 2000 Professional or
XP Professional is available at
www.microsoft.com
.
The supported models and subject of this white paper are HP Compaq 2510p, 6910p, 8510p/w
and 8710p/w Notebook PC models.
System prerequisites
IMPORANT:
Back up all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows 2000.
You will need the following items before installing Windows 2000:
Applicable HP Compaq Notebook PC models:
•
2510p
•
6910p
•
8510p/w
•
8710p/w
Information on installing Windows 2000 Professional on 6510b and 6710b models is covered in
Appendix C
•
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional CD, Certificate of Authenticity and documentation and
appropriate Service Pack (Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000)
Drivers and deliverables described in the section “Installation of HP Drivers and Enhancements” can
be downloaded from the HP website at
www.hp.com
and burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW.
•
Proper OS License for each PC
IMPORANT:
Make sure you have the latest compatible version of Microsoft Windows
2000 drivers and enhancements. In addition, you must have a Microsoft
OS license for each system on which you install Windows 2000
Professional. The Windows XP Professional license allows you to use either
Windows XP Professional or Windows 2000 Professional. The Windows
2000 license is applicable to Windows 2000 only.
