Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... within test plans contain pass/fail criteria that the test configurations conform to product definition and requirements. - Parallel, Serial, and USB 1.0/2.0 ports, Bluetooth, and Firewire - Cardbus/PCMCIA Software Image Development Software Image Development is optimized for each component used during... SW tests are executed on business desktop products. Microprocessors and chipsets, including cache memory, interrupts, and timers - PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Test configurations are tracked at the software versions level for time-to generate and manage test ...
... within test plans contain pass/fail criteria that the test configurations conform to product definition and requirements. - Parallel, Serial, and USB 1.0/2.0 ports, Bluetooth, and Firewire - Cardbus/PCMCIA Software Image Development Software Image Development is optimized for each component used during... SW tests are executed on business desktop products. Microprocessors and chipsets, including cache memory, interrupts, and timers - PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Test configurations are tracked at the software versions level for time-to generate and manage test ...
Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after a system resumes from Sleep...
... Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after a system resumes from Sleep...
Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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... Line-in the computer. If a graphics card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is installed in audio connector can be used at the same time. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to the Computer Setup (F10...
... Line-in the computer. If a graphics card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is installed in audio connector can be used at the same time. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to the Computer Setup (F10...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...wide, includes bracket 498307-001 * Modem, PCIe, 56K, Agere International 56K, includes bracket 490689-001 * Modem, PCI, 56K, Agere International 398661-001 * ATI HD2400 (RV610) 256-MB graphics card, one DMS559 connector 462477-001...Hood sensor * Grommet, hard drive isolation * Solenoid lock * Mouse, PS2, optical * Mouse, optical * Mouse, laser * Printer port * 2nd serial port * Modem cable * Hard drive, removable carrier * Hard drive, removable frame *Not shown LP = Low profile FH = Full ...-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
...wide, includes bracket 498307-001 * Modem, PCIe, 56K, Agere International 56K, includes bracket 490689-001 * Modem, PCI, 56K, Agere International 398661-001 * ATI HD2400 (RV610) 256-MB graphics card, one DMS559 connector 462477-001...Hood sensor * Grommet, hard drive isolation * Solenoid lock * Mouse, PS2, optical * Mouse, optical * Mouse, laser * Printer port * 2nd serial port * Modem cable * Hard drive, removable carrier * Hard drive, removable frame *Not shown LP = Low profile FH = Full ...-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...S5 Wake on screen) to assign/modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 enable...- Ignore Changes and Exit - PCI Devices - enable/disable • SOL Keyboard (enable/disable System Hardware Interrupts IRQ System Function 0 Timer Interrupt 1 Keyboard 2 Interrupt Controller Cascade 3 Serial Port (COM B) 4 Serial Port (COM A) 5 Unused, available for PCI 6 Diskette Drive 7 Parallel Port (LPT 1) IRQ System Function ...
...S5 Wake on screen) to assign/modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 enable...- Ignore Changes and Exit - PCI Devices - enable/disable • SOL Keyboard (enable/disable System Hardware Interrupts IRQ System Function 0 Timer Interrupt 1 Keyboard 2 Interrupt Controller Cascade 3 Serial Port (COM B) 4 Serial Port (COM A) 5 Unused, available for PCI 6 Diskette Drive 7 Parallel Port (LPT 1) IRQ System Function ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...profile PCIe card: height = 2.5 in., length = 6.6 in. [5] Full-height PCI slots require installation of sockets Maximum memory 2 SODIMM 8 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB Serial ports 0 1 std., 1 opt. [1] 1 std., 1 opt. [1] Parallel ports 0 optional optional Drive bays: Externally accessible 1 2 4 Internal 1 1 2 Drive ... 2nd serial port requires optional cable/bracket assembly. [2] PCIe Mini Card slot. [3] Supports low-profile card in ). Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-3 System Overview Table 2-1 shows the differences in features between the different PC series based...
...profile PCIe card: height = 2.5 in., length = 6.6 in. [5] Full-height PCI slots require installation of sockets Maximum memory 2 SODIMM 8 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB Serial ports 0 1 std., 1 opt. [1] 1 std., 1 opt. [1] Parallel ports 0 optional optional Drive bays: Externally accessible 1 2 4 Internal 1 1 2 Drive ... 2nd serial port requires optional cable/bracket assembly. [2] PCIe Mini Card slot. [3] Supports low-profile card in ). Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-3 System Overview Table 2-1 shows the differences in features between the different PC series based...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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.... [3] Low-profile slot in standard configuration. 2 full-height slots supported with optional PCI riser. [4] 2nd serial port possible with the ICH10-DO component through a PCI Express (PCIe) x16 graphics slot. Designed to complement the latest Intel processors, the Q45... (SATA) hard drive in , and headphones out ■ Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller The Q45 chipset provides a major portion of PCI 2.3 slots 0 1 [3] Serial port 0 1 [4] Parallel ports 0 optional SATA interfaces 2 3 eSATA capability [2] No Yes CMT 4 DIMMs 1 1 1 3 1 [4] optonal 4 Yes Notes: [1]...
.... [3] Low-profile slot in standard configuration. 2 full-height slots supported with optional PCI riser. [4] 2nd serial port possible with the ICH10-DO component through a PCI Express (PCIe) x16 graphics slot. Designed to complement the latest Intel processors, the Q45... (SATA) hard drive in , and headphones out ■ Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller The Q45 chipset provides a major portion of PCI 2.3 slots 0 1 [3] Serial port 0 1 [4] Parallel ports 0 optional SATA interfaces 2 3 eSATA capability [2] No Yes CMT 4 DIMMs 1 1 1 3 1 [4] optonal 4 Yes Notes: [1]...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... Addresses IDE Controller 1 (active only if standard I /O address mapping. Some ranges may include reserved addresses. drive) Serial Port (COM1) Interrupt Controller Parallel Port (LPT2) Parallel Port (LPT1) Parallel Port (LPT3) PCI Configuration Address (dword access only ) Reset Control Register PCI Configuration Data (byte, word, or dword access) NOTE: Assume unmarked gaps are unused, reserved, or used by...
... Addresses IDE Controller 1 (active only if standard I /O address mapping. Some ranges may include reserved addresses. drive) Serial Port (COM1) Interrupt Controller Parallel Port (LPT2) Parallel Port (LPT1) Parallel Port (LPT3) PCI Configuration Address (dword access only ) Reset Control Register PCI Configuration Data (byte, word, or dword access) NOTE: Assume unmarked gaps are unused, reserved, or used by...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... functions: ■ PCI interupt request control ■ Chassis and board ID ■ Hood (cover) sensor and lock detect ■ Media card reader detect ■ S4 state indicator ■ USB port over-current detect ■ Flash security override ■ Serial port detect ■ REQn...#/GNTn# sigal control ■ Password enable ■ Boot block enable SIO Controller Functions In addition to the serial and parallel port functions, the SIO controller provides...
... functions: ■ PCI interupt request control ■ Chassis and board ID ■ Hood (cover) sensor and lock detect ■ Media card reader detect ■ S4 state indicator ■ USB port over-current detect ■ Flash security override ■ Serial port detect ■ REQn...#/GNTn# sigal control ■ Password enable ■ Boot block enable SIO Controller Functions In addition to the serial and parallel port functions, the SIO controller provides...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... to control system unit power will disable wake-up event functionality. Using an AC power strip to the occurrence of a magic packet, serial port ring, or PCI power management event (PME). signal on the PCI bus can be plugged into a live AC outlet for detection of the PME- Note that the... functionality requires that asserts the PME- Refer to support this function. 7-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Modem Ring A ring condition on a serial port can be detected by the power control logic and, if so configured, cause the PS On signal to generate the PS On. signal on the...
... to control system unit power will disable wake-up event functionality. Using an AC power strip to the occurrence of a magic packet, serial port ring, or PCI power management event (PME). signal on the PCI bus can be plugged into a live AC outlet for detection of the PME- Note that the... functionality requires that asserts the PME- Refer to support this function. 7-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Modem Ring A ring condition on a serial port can be detected by the power control logic and, if so configured, cause the PS On signal to generate the PS On. signal on the...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...45 & dual USB connectors Stacked quad USB connectors PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x16 graphics connector PCIe x4 graphics (x16) connector Parallel port Stacked keyboard, mouse PS/2 connectors VGA monitor DB... header CPU fan header Chassis fan, primary, header Diskette drive connector Front panel audio header Front panel USB header Serial port, secondary, header Serial port, primary connector Serial port, primary header SATA0 (controller 1, primary master) connector (dark blue) SATA1 (controller 1, secondary master) connector (...
...45 & dual USB connectors Stacked quad USB connectors PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x16 graphics connector PCIe x4 graphics (x16) connector Parallel port Stacked keyboard, mouse PS/2 connectors VGA monitor DB... header CPU fan header Chassis fan, primary, header Diskette drive connector Front panel audio header Front panel USB header Serial port, secondary, header Serial port, primary connector Serial port, primary header SATA0 (controller 1, primary master) connector (dark blue) SATA1 (controller 1, secondary master) connector (...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...booting to select the Security > Device Security menu. only needed for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you specify. Enabling this feature will be able to use the arrow... (left and right) keys to Windows NT. Onboard Devices PCI Devices Allows you to set the computer to Disable....
...booting to select the Security > Device Security menu. only needed for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you specify. Enabling this feature will be able to use the arrow... (left and right) keys to Windows NT. Onboard Devices PCI Devices Allows you to set the computer to Disable....
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one drive that the setup password be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on some models) Allows you to set in the factory and are normally set : ● Asset tag (... for System ID entry. Device Security Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for : ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (some models...
When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one drive that the setup password be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on some models) Allows you to set in the factory and are normally set : ● Asset tag (... for System ID entry. Device Security Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for : ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (some models...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... cables from the chassis (Fan Shroud on page 125). 3. Rotate the drive cage to its full upright position. 8. If applicable, disconnect the serial port from the system board. 11. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to its upright position. 7. NOTE: The heatsink should be .... Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the system board before the system board is reinstalled in the BIOS. Disconnect all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Expansion Cards on page 132). 4. Remove the fan shroud from the system board. 9. Lift up the front of...
... cables from the chassis (Fan Shroud on page 125). 3. Rotate the drive cage to its full upright position. 8. If applicable, disconnect the serial port from the system board. 11. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to its upright position. 7. NOTE: The heatsink should be .... Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the system board before the system board is reinstalled in the BIOS. Disconnect all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Expansion Cards on page 132). 4. Remove the fan shroud from the system board. 9. Lift up the front of...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... the error device and the system or PCI Express Link reoccurs, the device may not work with this could not be retrained to an x1. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1152-Serial Port B Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are assigned to COM2. 1. For one or...
... the error device and the system or PCI Express Link reoccurs, the device may not work with this could not be retrained to an x1. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1152-Serial Port B Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are assigned to COM2. 1. For one or...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... J82 J83 J101 J103 J105 J9020-J9029 J9030-J9034 JP49/E49 L1 L2 PCI Express x4 graphics slot First parallel port Second parallel port Double-stacked parallel port, Top = Port B, Bottom = Port A Parallel port over single Serial Port Parallel port over Serial Port and Video Port Parallel port over dual VGA ports Display port connector DVI connector Keyboard connector, PS/2 (Closest to power supply) Mouse connector...
... J82 J83 J101 J103 J105 J9020-J9029 J9030-J9034 JP49/E49 L1 L2 PCI Express x4 graphics slot First parallel port Second parallel port Double-stacked parallel port, Top = Port B, Bottom = Port A Parallel port over single Serial Port Parallel port over Serial Port and Video Port Parallel port over dual VGA ports Display port connector DVI connector Keyboard connector, PS/2 (Closest to power supply) Mouse connector...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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L3 USB rear port choke (2nd) L4 USB rear port choke (3rd) L5 USB front port choke (2nd) P1 P/S connector (20 or 24 pin) P2 Second P/S connector (as required) P3 Processor 12V header P4 Secondary Processor 12V header P5 Main Power/... front panel audio P24 Header for front panel USB P25 Internal USB connector 1 P26 Internal USB connector 2 P27 MultiBay header P29 SCSI LED connector P30 PCI extender slot (female) P40 Blade PC graphics connector (outboard) P41 Blade PC graphics connector (inboard) P52 Second serial port connector 275
L3 USB rear port choke (2nd) L4 USB rear port choke (3rd) L5 USB front port choke (2nd) P1 P/S connector (20 or 24 pin) P2 Second P/S connector (as required) P3 Processor 12V header P4 Secondary Processor 12V header P5 Main Power/... front panel audio P24 Header for front panel USB P25 Internal USB connector 1 P26 Internal USB connector 2 P27 MultiBay header P29 SCSI LED connector P30 PCI extender slot (female) P40 Blade PC graphics connector (outboard) P41 Blade PC graphics connector (inboard) P52 Second serial port connector 275
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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...right) keys to select the Advanced > Device Options menu and set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you to power on the computer using a power strip switch, if the ...9702; To disable Wake on a power strip, you specify. Enabling this feature will prevent it was on when power was lost. Onboard Devices PCI Devices Allows you to set the S5 Wake on LAN from suspend or hibernation, but will add a user-specified delay to Device Hidden. NOTE...
...right) keys to select the Advanced > Device Options menu and set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you to power on the computer using a power strip switch, if the ...9702; To disable Wake on a power strip, you specify. Enabling this feature will prevent it was on when power was lost. Onboard Devices PCI Devices Allows you to set the S5 Wake on LAN from suspend or hibernation, but will add a user-specified delay to Device Hidden. NOTE...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Computer cover was removed since last system startup. Reconnect or replace front USB harness. 921-Device in PCI Express slot failed to same IRQ. 1. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, Password Security and Resetting CMOS on page 61.) ...drive is configured for RAID mode. Enter Computer Setup and run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1152-Serial Port B Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are improperly attached. Ensure SATA connectors are used before SATA 2 and SATA 3. To disable the Drivelock...
... Computer cover was removed since last system startup. Reconnect or replace front USB harness. 921-Device in PCI Express slot failed to same IRQ. 1. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, Password Security and Resetting CMOS on page 61.) ...drive is configured for RAID mode. Enter Computer Setup and run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1152-Serial Port B Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are improperly attached. Ensure SATA connectors are used before SATA 2 and SATA 3. To disable the Drivelock...
Desktop Management Guide
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... boot from Windows, unless enabled in Password Options (see below). Setup Password requires that the setup password be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on password is set) password is supported on warm boots , such as Ctrl+Alt+Delete or ...: (This selection appears ● Lock legacy resources (appears if a setup password is required for : ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (...
... boot from Windows, unless enabled in Password Options (see below). Setup Password requires that the setup password be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on password is set) password is supported on warm boots , such as Ctrl+Alt+Delete or ...: (This selection appears ● Lock legacy resources (appears if a setup password is required for : ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (...