Compaq dc7900 - Convertible Minitower PC Research

Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models

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... intended to deploy Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating systems. The operating system license shipped with HP PC's does not grant re-imaging and deployment rights. Driver Support-Driver support in hardware components do add risk and complexity. This includes device recognition and basic functionality; Before using the exact same hardware options, or configuration. For example, the dc7900 product family consists of form-factor types within a product family, their...

Building a Common Image - Developing a common software image for the HP dc7900, Elite 8000 and 6000 Pro desktop models

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... create a common Windows XP image. Required SYSPREP.inf settings for imaging. A file named deploy.cab will work without modification. Otherwise, you will need to ensure that you can add the command-line for creating corporate deployment images and an answer-file reference guide named ref.chm. You can hook these programs to the ―support\tools‖ directory. Using SYSPREP.exe...

Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide

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... recommended that you may have been installed, Windows will be initiated manually. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the devices. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you can be...

Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide

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... computer will not function. You must be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. ENWW Basic Troubleshooting 9 CAUTION: When the computer is set up process. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to the system board. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you see flashing LEDs on . ● If you might encounter during...

Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower

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... battery 50 diskette drive 34 drive cables 31 expansion card 20 guide screws 31 hard drive 36 media card reader 34 memory 16, 18 optical drive 34 removable hard drive 38 security locks 53 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 60 Index locks cable lock 53 HP Business PC Security Lock 55 padlock 54 Smart Cover Lock 9 M media card reader features 3 installing 34 removing 26 memory installing 16, 18 populating sockets 17 specifications 16 microphone connector 2 minitower conversion 45 monitor connector DisplayPort 4 VGA 4 mouse connector 4 N network...

Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC

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...PCIe-x1 • 3 PCI Integrated Intel GMA 3200 graphics • 4 SATA (2 HDD + 2 Optical) • RAID 1 Support • floppy diskette drive, media card reader, removable hard disk drive, solid state drive • 3 external 5.25-inch • 1 external 3.5-inch • 2 internal 3.5-inch Serial (2, 1 optional), parallel (optional), eSATA (optional), USB 2.0 (8), USB 2.0, internal on system board (2), RJ-45, front and rear audio jacks (2 each), PS/2 ports (2), VGA connector Spare Parts Cables 1 Front USB, I/O assembly, power switch 2 eSATA port assembly 3 SATA cable, 18 inch, 1 straight...

Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC

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... default settings and clears any password exists allows you to lock legacy resources, enable/disable network server mode, specify password requirement for added security. Smart Cover (some models) - Network Service Boot - Enable/disable • Remote wakeup boot source - PCI VGA Configuration - Only displayed in the system ROM. System Board System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may vary) E49 Password header P125 Hood sensor connector J9 RJ-45 over dual USB P126 Flying parallel port header J10 Quad stack USB P150 Media reader connector J20 PCI slot...

Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC

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... powers on but is turned on power to start. Expansion board option ROM checksum 1. Verify ROM, reflash if required 2. Replace system board 103-System Board Failure DMA, timers 1. Clear CMOS memory. 2. Remove DIMMs singularly and reboot to proper version. 2. Rearrange the DIMMs so that shipped with the computer. Check keyboard connection or keys. Reseat graphics card. 2. Clear CMOS. 3. Detects Imminent Failure 1. Determine if hard drive is restarted. Ensure SATA connectors are improperly attached. For one device, use SATA 0 and SATA 1. Upgrade BIOS...

Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers

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... the SFF and CMT form factors support up to include additional HP-added features such as follows: ■ Single-channel mode - The BIOS will be displayed before the system hangs. 3-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Memory speed types may not be displayed and the system will set the system accordingly as part number and serial number. Processor/Memory Subsystem 3.3 Memory Subsystem All models support non-ECC PC2-5300 and PC2...

Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers

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... or the Windows OS is re-installed, the AHCI driver can be set to Available) In the IDE or AHCI modes, the system BIOS ROM controls the hard drives and Removeable Media Boot setting applies. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors provide a SATA/eSATA port (connector P64 on systems shipped with hot-plug support must be set in the ROM-based Setup utility: ■ Transfer speed: 1.5 or 3 Gbps (default set to...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... default device specified in Boot Order, restart the computer and press F9 when the monitor light turns green. See the Desktop Management Guide for more information. Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage (continued) DPS Self-Test Allows you to: (This selection appears ● Lock legacy resources (appears if a setup password is set) only if a power-on password or setup ● Enable/disable network server mode (appears if a power-on password is set) password is set.) ● Specify whether the password...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... Error I/O board keyboard controller. 1. changes. 164-MemorySize Error Memory configuration incorrect. 1. Run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 2. added, remove it to save the memory boot (memory added or removed). Verify proper memory module type. 3. Replace the system board. 228 Appendix C POST Error Messages Ensure memory modules are installed properly. 3. Check connector for memory support information. 301-Keyboard Error Keyboard failure. 1. Remove and replace the identified faulty memory module(s). 4. Reconnect keyboard with computer turned...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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.... 1. Solving Front Panel Component Problems If you encounter Internet access problems, consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or refer to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. The device is not properly connected. 1. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. Verify Internet settings or contact your to the common causes and solutions listed in . Verify that the Web browser is connected, the "cable" LED light on the...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... 210 specifications 280, 281 computer access panel removing 125 computer cleaning 59 configuring power button 38 connecting drive cables 140 connections CMT system board 74 SFF system board 138 USDT system board 191 connector pin assignments 212 controlling access to computer 40 country power cord set requirements 225 cover lock 48 Customer Support 237, 272 D deleting password 45 delimiter characters, table 45 deployment tools, software 23 desktop conversion 113 diagnostic tool for hard drives 49 diagnostics utility 17 DIMMs. See memory disassembly...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... 119 M Management Technology 30 media card reader installing 91, 150 removing 87, 147 Media Card Reader problems 249 memory installing 75, 77, 128 populating sockets 76, 129 specifications 75, 128 memory module installing 186 specifications 186 memory problems 264 microphone pin assignments 215 minitower conversion 115 monitor pin assignments 216 monitor problems 251 mouse cleaning 60 pin assignments 212 mouse problems 258 N national keyboard delimiter characters 45 network problems 261 notification of changes 32 numeric error codes 227 O operating guidelines 58 operating systems, support for...

Troubleshooting Guide

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... also use the Add Hardware Wizard and follow the instructions for the board and choose a basic configuration that pins in Computer Setup. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the screen. Cable(s) of the computer. Computer will not start. ENWW Solving Hardware Installation Problems 33 Review the documentation that appear on the front of new external device are loose or power cables are Ensure that all cables are using the correct memory...

Troubleshooting Guide

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... the board. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller. 2. Diagnostics reports a failure. Cause Solution The cable is not set up properly. The network controller is detected. Cause Solution No active network is not configured for the board. 36 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics ENWW Network controller is attached to flash when there is installed. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for this computer. Cause Solution Network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not Make...

Troubleshooting Guide

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... not supported on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for bent or missing pins. 3. Reconnect keyboard with computer turned off . 2. Make sure the memory module(s) are correctly installed. 2. Verify proper memory module type. 201-Memory Error RAM failure. 1. Verify proper memory module type. 3. added, remove it to the SPD standard. 214-DIMM Configuration Warning Populated DIMM Configuration is not optimized. Reconnect keyboard with computer turned off . 2. Replace keyboard. 303-Keyboard Controller Error I/O board keyboard...

Using eSATA on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs

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... CMT form factors of the system. An eSATA cable connects the eSATA port on the system board. The eSATA connector is in the INF or the AHCI driver will fail and the system will not boot. An existing Windows Vista image using the native AHCI driver can be updated to a system with the external eSATA port located at the rear of the eSATA cable has the standard SATA L-shaped connector.

vPro Setup and Configuration for the dc7900p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology

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... to manually setup and configure systems without the problems associated with manually typing in the Operational phase and ready to use to use for the order, which HP will generate a new PID and PPS combination for a Setup.bin file at the customer site. The management console writes the password, PID, and PPS sets to do is a typical USB drive key setup and configuration procedure: 1. Unpacks and connects platforms, if necessary. Turns...

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