SMP on Vista is a pain, but there is a Wiki on the subject here:
http://fahwiki.net/index.php/How_do_I_install_the_SMP_Console_client_in_Windows_Vista%3F
It requires you to pay attention, but takes about 15 minutes.
You could always call HP and badger them into providing a copy of XP. Sometimes HP will do that.
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