HP Compaq nx6115 Firmware update

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

Introduction
Purpose
This white paper provides instructions on how to successfully create a Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Professional on HP Compaq Business Notebook 6125/6115 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 system and subject of this white paper is the HP Compaq Business Notebook
6125/6115.
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 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 deliverables described in the
section “Installation of HP Drivers and Enhancements”
Optionally, the software 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.

Note:
The HP Support Software CD is updated monthly and available through an
annual subscription or as a one-time purchase. You can also download all
files, including the most current available ROM for the platform, from the
HP website www.hp.com. See Appendix A for information on
determining the current ROM version and how to update.
Installing the operating system and system hardware
Preparing for installation
IMPORANT:
Follow the installation instructions in the order provided. Failure to
complete these steps in the proper order can result in an unsuccessful or
unstable installation.
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 Network Administrators to properly set up the networking
components of Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. For installation,
refer to the Microsoft documentation provided with Windows 2000
Professional for complete installation instructions.
3. Install the latest drivers and enhancements from the HP Software Support CD or the HP website at
www.hp.com. See Table 1 for additional information.

Table 1 Minimum versions of necessary drivers and enhancements
Windows 2000 software components Version #
AMD PowerNow for Win2000 3.0.4 A
Conexant Audio Driver 1.00 A
Quick Launch Buttons Software 5.10 B
Synaptics Touchpad 7.13 J
Conexant Modem for ATI Chipset 1.00 A
ATi RS480m Video Driver and Control Panel 1.00 A
HP Wireless Assistant 1.01 A
HP Integrated module with Bluetooth wireless technology 4.00 C
HP Mobile Printing for Notebooks 3.13
TI Cardbus Driver 1.0.3.3 A
System Enhancements Disk for Windows 2000 7.00 E
InterVideo WinDVD Player 6.10 A
Broadcom WLAN Network Adapters Driver for Windows
2000
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.
WLAN Network Adapters Driver should be installed prior to the WLAN
Network Adapters User Interface.
4. If you have an Internet connection, go to www.microsoft.com/windowsupdate and install the critical
patches.
Reboot the system after completing installation of Microsoft patches.
5. Reboot the system.
It is recommended that power management settings are adjusted prior to using the notebook to
prevent possible data loss.

Appendix A: Known anomalies
Power management
Anomaly: System will not enter hibernation automatically.
Description: The default 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.

Appendix B: Questions and answers
Q .
Q .
Which operating systems are supported on the HP Compaq Business Notebook 6125/6115?
A . Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional Edition and Windows 2000 Professional are
supported.
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 www.hp.com.

For more information
To learn more about HP business notebooks, contact your local HP sales representative or visit our
Web site at: www.hp.com/go/notebooks.
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