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HP dx7300 - Microtower PC 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 dx7300 - Microtower PC 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 dx7300 - Microtower PC Troubleshooting Manual (72 pages)

Business PCs

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.77 MB

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Computer Diagnostic Features

7
- HP Insight Diagnostics
  7
  - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
    7
  - Survey Tab
    8
  - Test Tab
    9
  - Status Tab
    9
  - Log Tab
    10
  - Help Tab
    10
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    11
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
    11
- Protecting the Software
  11
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  12
2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

13
- Safety and Comfort
  13
- Before You Call for Technical Support
  13
- Helpful Hints
  14
- Solving General Problems
  16
- Solving Power Problems
  20
- Solving Diskette Problems
  21
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
  24
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
  27
- Solving Display Problems
  29
- Solving Audio Problems
  33
- Solving Printer Problems
  35
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  36
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  38
- Solving Network Problems
  40
- Solving Memory Problems
  43
- Solving Processor Problems
  45
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
  46
- Solving Drive Key Problems
  49
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
  50
- Solving Internet Access Problems
  51
- Solving Software Problems
  53
- Contacting Customer Support
  54
Appendix A POST Error Messages

55
- POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
  56
- Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
  63
Appendix B Password Security and Resetting CMOS

66
- Resetting the Password Jumper
  67
- Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
  68
  - Using Computer Setup to Reset CMOS
    68
  - Using the CMOS Button
    68
Appendix C Drive Protection System (DPS)

70
- Accessing DPS through Computer Setup
  71
Index

72

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC 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

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Administrator's Manual (38 pages)

Administrator Guide: HP Backup and Recovery Manager

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.99 MB

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide

7
- Versions of HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  8
  - Portables
    8
  - Desktops
    8
- Backup Types
  9
- Differences between Versions
  11
- Installation
  12
- Managing HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  14
  - Enforcing Policies/Scheduling
    14
  - Passwords
    15
  - Compression
    16
  - Encryption
    16
  - Integrated F11 Hotkey Support
    16
  - Enabling/Disabling Features
    16
  - Master Boot Record (MBR) Reset after Reloading Custom Operating System
    16
- Reminders
  17
  - Basic Reminder Functionality
    17
  - Disabling the Reminder Message
    17
- Backups
  18
  - Offline Backups
    18
  - Sector or File-Based Backups
    18
  - Integrity Validation
    18
  - Backups and RAID Support
    18
  - Backup Option Storage Location
    18
  - Bandwidth Limiting
    19
  - Backup Failover
    19
  - Entire Drive Backup on Local Drive
    19
  - Scheduled Backups
    19
  - Manual Backups
    19
    
    Recovery Points
    20
    
    Saving Components
    20
- Recovery
  20
  - Recovery Partition
    20
  - Recovery Media Creator
    21
  - Operating System
    21
  - Recovery Media
    21
  - How to Recover
    22
  - Recovery Media Creation
    23
  - Removing the Recovery Partition
    23
  - PC Recovery
    24
  - Restoring an Entire Image or Individual Files
    25
    
    Recovering Individual Files
    27
    
    PC Recovery
    31
  - Restoration and Name Duplication
    35
  - Operating System PID
    35
  - File Explorer for Recovering Files
    35
  - Filter in both Directions
    35
- Uninstallation
  35
  - What Is Removed
    35
  - Uninstalling the Application
    35
- Expert Options
  36
Index

37

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC User Manual (42 pages)

Using Intel Matrix Storage Manager for RAID on Business PCs

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HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Overview (54 pages)

HP Compaq Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.21 MB

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Support List (34 pages)

Support Telephone Numbers

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.51 MB

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Network Manual (20 pages)

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Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.22 MB

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Install Manual (8 pages)

Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.07 MB

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC User Manual (19 pages)

HP Compaq dc5750 MT: Supplementary Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Software | Size: 0.06 MB

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Deployment Manual (7 pages)

RAID Image Deployment on Business PCs

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.07 MB

Table of Contents
1
Building the Master Image - F6 Install
2
- Summary
  2
- Prerequisites
  3
- Instructions
  3
Building the Master Image - Online Prebuilt Operating System Image
4
- Summary
  4
- Prerequisites
  4
- Instructions
  4
Image Deployment
5
- Summary
  5
- Dos Pxe
  5
- Altiris Windows PE PXE
  6

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Supplementary Manual (4 pages)

Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.25 MB

HP dx7300 - Microtower PC Manuals

Table of Contents

1 Installing the Operating System

2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

3 Desktop Management

4 Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features

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

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 System Overview

3 Processor/Memory Subsystem

4 System Support

5 Input/Output Interfaces

6 Integrated Graphics Subsystem

7 Power and Signal Distribution

8 Bios Rom

Error Messages and Codes

Table of Contents

1 Computer Diagnostic Features

2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Appendix A POST Error Messages

Appendix B Password Security and Resetting CMOS

Appendix C Drive Protection System (DPS)

Index

Table of Contents

1 Product Features

2 Hardware Upgrades

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Battery Replacement

Appendix C External Security Devices

Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation

Index

Table of Contents

HP Backup and Recovery Manager Administrator Guide

Index

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 Network Communications

2 Internet Communications

Table of Contents

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