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Installing Windows 2000 on the HP Compaq Business 
Notebook 6125 and 6115 

 

Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 2

 

Purpose .......................................................................................................................................... 2

 

Audience ........................................................................................................................................ 2

 

System Requirements and Prerequisites................................................................................................... 2

 

System requirements......................................................................................................................... 2

 

System prerequisites ......................................................................................................................... 2

 

Installing the operating system and system hardware ............................................................................... 3

 

Preparing for installation................................................................................................................... 3

 

Installing drivers and enhancements ................................................................................................... 3

 

Appendix A:  Known anomalies ............................................................................................................ 5

 

Power management.......................................................................................................................... 5

 

Appendix B:  Questions and answers..................................................................................................... 6

 

For more information............................................................................................................................ 7

 

 

Summary of Contents for Compaq nx6115

Page 1: ...System Requirements and Prerequisites 2 System requirements 2 System prerequisites 2 Installing the operating system and system hardware 3 Preparing for installation 3 Installing drivers and enhancements 3 Appendix A Known anomalies 5 Power management 5 Appendix B Questions and answers 6 For more information 7 ...

Page 2: ...T Back up all user data prior to installing Microsoft Windows 2000 You will need the following items before installing Windows 2000 Applicable system HP Compaq Business Notebook 6125 6115 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional CD Certificate of Authenticity and documentation and appropriate Service Pack Service Pack 4 for Windows 2000 The latest HP Support Software CD containing updated drivers and d...

Page 3: ...on This section provides guidelines for users who perform a clean installation of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Installing drivers and enhancements Perform the following steps before manually installing Windows 2000 Professional 1 Change the boot order in ROM BIOS to make the Multibay the first boot device on each system 2 Install the OS and Service Pack See note below Note Contact the Netwo...

Page 4: ... 00 C Broadcom WLAN Network Adapters User Interface for Windows 2000 4 00 C Broadcom BCM440x 10 100 Ethernet Driver 1 01 B Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Driver 1 00 D Note System Enhancements should be installed immediately after Windows 2000 has been installed Video Driver and Audio Driver should be installed prior to InterVideo WinDVD Player to improve video playback quality WL...

Page 5: ...efault power management settings under Windows 2000 do not enable hibernation when the battery reaches a critical state Systems Affected HP Compaq Business Notebook 6125 6115 Operating Systems Affected Windows 2000 Resolution Go to Control Panel Power to adjust the power management settings prior to using the notebook ...

Page 6: ...ted Can I purchase Windows 2000 Professional preinstalled on the HP Compaq 6125 6115 from HP A PC Customization Services can pre configure 6125 6115 with Windows 2000 although additional costs will apply For more information go to http h18000 www1 hp com solutions pcsolutions pccs html Q How do I obtain updated software components A The latest software updates are available from the HP Web site at...

Page 7: ...ce The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Intel and Pentium are...

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