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HP Compaq dx7300 MT Reference Manual (234 pages)

Business PC 1st Edition

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.6 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Installing the Operating System

9
2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

11
- Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  11
- Computer Setup Utilities
  12
- HP Insight Diagnostics
  24
  - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
    25
  - Survey Tab
    25
  - Test Tab
    26
  - Status Tab
    27
  - Log Tab
    27
  - Help Tab
    27
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    28
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
    28
3 Desktop Management

29
- Initial Configuration and Deployment
  29
- Remote System Installation
  31
- Software Updating and Management
  31
- ROM Flash
  37
  - Remote ROM Flash
    37
  - Hpqflash
    38
  - Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode
    38
  - Replicating the Setup
    39
    
    Copying to Multiple Computers
    40
    
    Creating a Bootable Device
    41
    
    Supported Usb Flash Media Device
    41
    
    Unsupported Usb Flash Media Device
    42
  - Dual-State Power Button
    43
  - HP Web Site Support
    44
  - Industry Standards
    44
- Asset Tracking and Security
  44
- Fault Notification and Recovery
  54
  - Drive Protection System
    54
  - Surge-Tolerant Power Supply
    54
  - Thermal Sensor
    54
4 Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features

55
- SATA Hard Drives
  55
- SATA Hard Drive Cables
  56
  - SATA Data Cable
    56
  - SATA Power Cable
    56
- PATA Device Information
  57
- ATA SMART Drives
  57
- Hard Drive Capacities
  57
5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

59
- Chassis Designations
  59
  - Microtower (MT)
    59
  - Slim Tower (ST)
    60
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  61
- Operating Guidelines
  63
- Routine Care
  63
  - General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    63
  - Cleaning the Computer Case
    64
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    64
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    65
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    65
- Service Considerations
  65
  - Power Supply Fan
    65
  - Tools and Software Requirements
    65
  - Screws
    66
  - Cables and Connectors
    66
  - Hard Drives
    66
  - Lithium Coin Cell Battery
    67
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower (MT) Chassis

69
- Preparation for Disassembly
  69
- External Security Devices
  70
  - Installing a Cable Lock
    70
  - Installing a Padlock
    71
- Access Panel
  72
- Front Bezel
  73
- Front Drive Bezels
  75
  - Drive Bezel Blank
    75
  - Diskette Drive Bezel
    76
  - Drive Bezel Blank
    76
- Cable Management
  77
  - Cable Connections
    78
- Memory
  79
- Expansion Cards
  81
- Drives
  85
  - Drive Positions
    85
  - Removing a Drive
    86
    
    Disconnecting Diskette Drive Cables
    87
    
    Releasing the Drives
    87
  - Installing a Drive
    88
- Chassis Fan
  91
- Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly
  92
- Front I/O Devices
  93
- Power Switch Assembly
  94
- Heatsink
  95
- Processor
  97
- Speaker
  99
- Power Supply
  100
- System Board
  102
- Battery
  103
  - 1Type 1 Battery Holder
    104
  - 2Type 2 Battery Holder
    105
  - 3Type 3 Battery Holder
    106
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures- Slim Tower (ST) Chassis

107
- Preparation for Disassembly
  107
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  109
- Hood Sensor
  111
- External Security Devices
  112
  - Security Clip
    112
  - Cable Lock
    112
  - Padlock
    113
- Computer Cover
  114
- Front Drive Bezels
  115
- Cable Management
  117
  - Cable Connections
    118
- Memory
  119
- Vertically Oriented Expansion Card
  120
  - Expansion Card Retainer
    120
  - PCI Expansion Card
    121
  - PCI Express Expansion Card
    123
- PCI Riser Card Assembly and Backwall
  124
- Drives
  130
  - 1Drive Positions
    130
  - 2Optical Drive
    131
  - 3External 3.5-Inch Drive
    133
  - 4Primary Hard Drive
    135
- Fan Shroud
  139
- Front I/O Devices
  140
- Heatsink
  141
- Processor
  142
- Speaker
  144
- Power Supply
  145
- Chassis Fan
  147
- System Board
  148
- Drive Clutch Components
  151
- Power Switch Assembly
  153
- Battery
  154
  - 1Type 1 Battery Holder
    155
  - 2Type 2 Battery Holder
    156
    
    Type 3 Battery Holder
    157
    
    Connector Pin Assignments
    159
    
    Ethernet Aui
    160
    
    Parallel Interface
    160
    
    External Infrared Transceiver
    162
    
    DVI Connector
    168
    
    General Requirements
    169
B Power Cord Set Requirements

169
POST Error Messages

171
- Onboard Devices
  172
- Post Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
  179
- Preliminary Checklist
  185
- Solving Minor Problems
  186
- Solving Power Supply Problems
  189
- Solving Diskette Problems
  191
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
  193
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
  195
- Solving Display Problems
  197
- Solving Audio Problems
  201
- Solving Printer Problems
  203
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  204
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  206
- Solving Network Problems
  208
- Solving Memory Problems
  211
- Solving Processor Problems
  212
- Solving CD-Rom and DVD Problems
  213
- Solving Drive Key Problems
  215
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
  216
- Solving Internet Access Problems
  217
- Solving Software Problems
  219
- DIMM Sockets
  225

HP Compaq dx7300 MT Technical Reference Manual (196 pages)

Compaq dx7300/dc7700 Series Business Desktop Computers

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.85 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

7
- About this Guide
  7
  - Online Viewing
    7
  - Hardcopy
    7
- Additional Information Sources
  7
- Model Numbering Convention
  7
- Serial Number
  9
- Notational Conventions
  9
  - Values
    9
  - Ranges
    9
  - Register Notation and Usage
    9
  - Bit Notation and Byte Values
    9
- Common Acronyms and Abbreviations
  10
2 System Overview

17
- Introduction
  17
- Features
  18
- Mechanical Design
  20
  - Cabinet Layouts
    21
  - Chassis Layouts
    26
  - Microtower Chassis
    28
  - Board Layouts
    30
- System Architecture
  33
  - Intel Processor Support
    35
  - Chipset
    36
  - Support Components
    37
  - System Memory
    37
  - Mass Storage
    38
  - Serial and Parallel Interfaces
    38
  - Universal Serial Bus Interface
    38
    
    Network Interface Controller
    38
    
    Graphics Subsystem
    39
    
    Audio Subsystem
    39
    
    Physical Specifications
    41
    
    Optical Drive Specifications
    43
    
    Hard Drive Specifications
    44
3 Processor/Memory Subsystem

45
- Introduction
  45
  - Pentium 4 Processor
    46
  - Processor Overview
    46
  - Processor Upgrading
    48
- Memory Subsystem
  48
4 System Support

53
- Introduction
  53
- PCI Bus Overview
  53
  - PCI 2.3 Bus Operation
    54
  - PCI Express Bus Operation
    58
  - Option ROM Mapping
    60
  - PCI Interrupts
    60
  - PCI Power Management Support
    60
  - PCI Connectors
    61
  - Pci Express Connectors
    62
- System Resources
  63
  - Interrupts
    63
    
    Apic Mode
    65
    
    Non-Maskable Interrupts
    66
  - Direct Memory Access
    68
- Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory
  71
  - Clearing CMOS
    71
  - Standard CMOS Locations
    72
- System Management
  72
  - Security Functions
    72
    
    Setup Password
    73
    
    Cable Lock Provision
    73
    
    Chassis Security
    73
    
    Smart Cover Sensor
    73
  - Power Management
    74
  - System Status
    75
  - Thermal Sensing and Cooling
    75
- Register Map and Miscellaneous Functions
  76
  - System I/O Map
    76
  - SCH5317 I/O Controller Functions
    77
5 Input/Output Interfaces

79
- Introduction
  79
- SATA Interface
  79
  - SATA Programming
    79
  - SATA Connector
    81
  - RAID Functionality
    81
- Diskette Drive Interface
  82
  - Diskette Drive Programming
    82
  - Diskette Drive Connector
    86
- Serial Interface
  87
  - Serial Connector
    87
  - Serial Interface Programming
    87
- Parallel Interface
  89
- Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface
  93
- Universal Serial Bus Interface
  100
  - USB Data Formats
    101
  - USB Programming
    102
  - USB Connector
    103
  - USB Cable Data
    104
- Audio Subsystem
  105
  - HD Audio Controller
    106
  - HD Audio Link Bus
    107
  - Audio Codec
    107
  - Audio Programming
    108
  - Audio Specifications
    110
  - Network Interface Controller
    111
- Specifications
  111
  - Wake-On-LAN Support
    112
  - Alert Standard Format Support
    112
  - Power Management Support
    112
  - NIC Programming
    113
  - NIC Connector
    113
  - NIC Specifications
    114
6 Integrated Graphics Subsystem

115
- Introduction
  115
- Functional Description
  116
- Display Modes
  118
- Upgrading Graphics
  119
- VGA Monitor Connector
  120
7 Power and Signal Distribution

121
- Introduction
  121
- Power Supply Assembly/Control
  121
  - Power Supply Assembly
    122
  - Power Control
    124
  - Wake up Events
    125
  - Power Management
    127
- Power Distribution
  128
- Signal Distribution
  130
- Signal Distribution
  131
8 Bios Rom

135
- Introduction
  135
- ROM Flashing
  136
  - Upgrading
    136
  - Changeable Splash Screen
    137
- Boot Functions
  137
  - Boot Device Order
    137
  - Network Boot (F12) Support
    138
  - Memory Detection and Configuration
    138
  - Boot Error Codes
    139
- Setup Utility
  140
- Client Management Functions
  149
  - System ID and ROM Type
    150
  - Temperature Status
    150
  - Drive Fault Prediction
    150
- Smbios
  151
- USB Legacy Support
  151
Error Messages and Codes

153
- Error Message
  155

HP Compaq dx7300 MT Hardware Reference Manual (54 pages)

Microtower Model Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.36 MB

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features

7
- Standard Configuration Features
  7
- Front Panel Components
  8
- Media Card Reader Components
  9
- Rear Panel Components
  10
- Keyboard
  11
  - Using the Windows Logo Key
    12
- Special Mouse Functions
  13
- Serial Number Location
  13
2 Hardware Upgrades

15
- Serviceability Features
  15
- Warnings and Cautions
  15
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  16
  - Smart Cover Failsafe Key
    16
  - Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
    16
- Removing the Computer Access Panel
  18
- Replacing the Computer Access Panel
  19
- Removing the Front Bezel
  20
- Replacing the Front Bezel
  21
- Installing Additional Memory
  22
  - Dimms
    22
  - DDR2-SDRAM Dimms
    22
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    23
  - Installing Dimms
    24
- Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
  26
- Drive Positions
  32
- Installing Additional Drives
  33
  - Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
    34
  - Installing a Drive
    37
Appendix A Specifications

41
Appendix B Battery Replacement

43
Appendix C External Security Devices

47
- Installing a Security Lock
  47
  - Cable Lock
    47
  - Padlock
    48
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

49
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  49
- Grounding Methods
  49
Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation

51
- Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
  51
- Optical Drive Precautions
  52
  - Operation
    52
  - Cleaning
    52
  - Safety
    52
- Shipping Preparation
  52
Index

53

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2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

3 Desktop Management

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5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

6 Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower (MT) Chassis

7 Removal and Replacement Procedures- Slim Tower (ST) Chassis

B Power Cord Set Requirements

POST Error Messages

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2 System Overview

3 Processor/Memory Subsystem

4 System Support

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