Connecting PC Cards..................................................................................................82 To insert or remove a PC Card..............................................................................82 Connecting External Devices......................................................................................84 To identify connectors for external devices ..........................................................84 To connect a printer or other parallel device.........................................................85 To connect an external keyboard or mouse...........................................................85 To connect a USB device......................................................................................85 To connect an audio device...................................................................................86 To use an external monitor....................................................................................86 To use a TV set as a monitor.................................................................................89 To connect a serial device.....................................................................................89 To connect an infrared device...............................................................................90 To use a docking product ......................................................................................91 Installing Additional RAM .........................................................................................94 To install a RAM expansion module.....................................................................94 To remove a RAM expansion module ..................................................................96 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive...................................................................................97 To replace the hard disk drive...............................................................................97 To replace the hard disk drive holder....................................................................98 To prepare a new hard disk drive..........................................................................99 Installing Windows XP.................................................................................................101 Installing Retail Windows XP...................................................................................102 Requirements ......................................................................................................102 To prepare for software installation ....................................................................103 To install Windows XP non-Hewlett Packard OEM...........................................104 To install video support (Intel 830MG Series)....................................................106 To install touchpad support (Synaptics)..............................................................107 To install Wireless LAN support (Actiontech) ...................................................107 To install HP Configuration Interface (HPCI) ....................................................107 Installing Windows 2000..............................................................................................109 Installing Retail Windows 2000................................................................................110 Requirements ......................................................................................................110 To prepare for software installation ....................................................................111 To install Windows 2000 ....................................................................................112 To install chipset support (Intel 830 series) ........................................................114 To install video support (Intel 830 Series) ..........................................................114 To install audio support (Intel AC’97 series)......................................................114 To install touchpad support (Synaptics)..............................................................115 To install LAN support (RealTek) ......................................................................115 To install ESS modem support............................................................................116 To install Lucent Win modem support................................................................116 To install infrared support...................................................................................116 To install Intel® Speedstep™ Technology Applet .............................................117 To install HP Configuration Interface (HPCI) ....................................................118 Corporate Evaluator’s Guide 9