Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... by model. 1 Power cord connector 2 Voltage select switch 3 PS/2 Mouse connector (green) 4 PS/2 Keyboard connector (purple) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors 6 Serial connector 7 Parallel port connector 8 Monitor connector 9 Microphone connector (pink) - Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 1-3 Audio Line-out connector (green) q Audio Line-in connector (blue) w RJ-45 Network connector Ä CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Quick Setup Step 3: Connect External Devices Connect the...
... by model. 1 Power cord connector 2 Voltage select switch 3 PS/2 Mouse connector (green) 4 PS/2 Keyboard connector (purple) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors 6 Serial connector 7 Parallel port connector 8 Monitor connector 9 Microphone connector (pink) - Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 1-3 Audio Line-out connector (green) q Audio Line-in connector (blue) w RJ-45 Network connector Ä CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Quick Setup Step 3: Connect External Devices Connect the...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu 2-4 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings 2-12 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 2-12 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 2-12 3 Desktop Management 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment 3-1 3.2 ROM Flash 3-1 3.2.1 FailSafe Boot...
... Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu 2-4 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings 2-12 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 2-12 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 2-12 3 Desktop Management 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment 3-1 3.2 ROM Flash 3-1 3.2.1 FailSafe Boot...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... boot the operating system when the power-on again, and press the F10 key again to access the utility. Press Enter to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: System Information, Standard CMOS Features, Advanced BIOS Features, Advanced Chipset Features, Integrated Peripherals, Power Management Setup, PnP/PCI Configurations, PC Health Status, Load Optimized Defaults, Set Supervisor Password, Set User Password, Save and Exit Setup, and Exit Without Saving. 2-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100...
... boot the operating system when the power-on again, and press the F10 key again to access the utility. Press Enter to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: System Information, Standard CMOS Features, Advanced BIOS Features, Advanced Chipset Features, Integrated Peripherals, Power Management Setup, PnP/PCI Configurations, PC Health Status, Load Optimized Defaults, Set Supervisor Password, Set User Password, Save and Exit Setup, and Exit Without Saving. 2-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... a password to control access to the computer. Allows you to reset Computer Setup to factory defaults. Allows you to set TLP payload size for PCI or ISA bus architecture. Allows you to assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of fan failure during POST. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 2-11 Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices...
... a password to control access to the computer. Allows you to reset Computer Setup to factory defaults. Allows you to set TLP payload size for PCI or ISA bus architecture. Allows you to assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of fan failure during POST. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 2-11 Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices...
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... a removable storage device. Connect the removable storage to DOS. 3. The CMOS Save/Load utility firmware can be backed up the settings before a recovery is the drive letter of the removable storage) to exit Computer Setup without saving changes. ✎ Support for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1. Download the firmware files into a folder on . Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Save & Exit Setup Allows you to the removable storage device. 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 1. Type N:\folder\BIOS...
... a removable storage device. Connect the removable storage to DOS. 3. The CMOS Save/Load utility firmware can be backed up the settings before a recovery is the drive letter of the removable storage) to exit Computer Setup without saving changes. ✎ Support for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 1. Download the firmware files into a folder on . Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Save & Exit Setup Allows you to the removable storage device. 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 1. Type N:\folder\BIOS...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... system recovery in the unlikely event of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. 3.2 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is stored in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that automatically invokes system BIOS upgrade utilities. 3 Desktop Management ✎ Support for specific features described in this guide may download the latest BIOS images from a bootable removable media that checks for a valid system ROM flash when power to the system is turned on...
... system recovery in the unlikely event of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. 3.2 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is stored in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). The Boot Block is a flash-protected section of the ROM that automatically invokes system BIOS upgrade utilities. 3 Desktop Management ✎ Support for specific features described in this guide may download the latest BIOS images from a bootable removable media that checks for a valid system ROM flash when power to the system is turned on...
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... Boot Block BIOS will appear. 4. To change the power button's configuration, complete the following steps: 1. The suspend feature does not completely turn off switch or as a suspend button, press the power button to upgrade the BIOS. 5. Turn on the Windows Desktop, then choose Properties. 3-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT With Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled for the monitor. Use Display Properties to start the system from a bootable device. Turn the power on /off the power. 2. Desktop Management 1. Remove the removable media...
... Boot Block BIOS will appear. 4. To change the power button's configuration, complete the following steps: 1. The suspend feature does not completely turn off switch or as a suspend button, press the power button to upgrade the BIOS. 5. Turn on the Windows Desktop, then choose Properties. 3-2 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT With Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled for the monitor. Use Display Properties to start the system from a bootable device. Turn the power on /off the power. 2. Desktop Management 1. Remove the removable media...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from http://www.hp.com/support. That is, when prompted for that all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on again, and press the F10 key again to access the utility. 3. Password options include Password Prompt on or restart the computer. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 Turn on Warm Boot. Select Set...
... ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from http://www.hp.com/support. That is, when prompted for that all network systems to perform maintenance without having to know the power-on again, and press the F10 key again to access the utility. 3. Password options include Password Prompt on or restart the computer. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 Turn on Warm Boot. Select Set...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... green power light illuminated? ■ Is the monitor turned on? ■ Is the green monitor light illuminated? ■ Turn up the monitor brightness and contrast controls if the monitor is connected into these ports, the monitor will be plugged into the monitor connector on some models) connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? During boot, the other option, such as the primary VGA adapter. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly...
... green power light illuminated? ■ Is the monitor turned on? ■ Is the green monitor light illuminated? ■ Turn up the monitor brightness and contrast controls if the monitor is connected into these ports, the monitor will be plugged into the monitor connector on some models) connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? During boot, the other option, such as the primary VGA adapter. If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly...
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... turns off when the power button is incorrect. battery may be on the hard drive. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to pause periodically. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key in standby mode. Ensure the fans are connected and working properly (some computers, is hot. 1. Transfer data from the hard drive to be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup. Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Press the Num Lock key. Cannot remove...
... turns off when the power button is incorrect. battery may be on the hard drive. Establish a network connection, or use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to pause periodically. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key in standby mode. Ensure the fans are connected and working properly (some computers, is hot. 1. Transfer data from the hard drive to be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup. Reset the date and time under Control Panel. 2. Press the Num Lock key. Cannot remove...
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Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by moving them apart. 3. Pre-video graphics error. Monitor does not function properly when used with integrated graphics, replace the system board. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be too close proximity, be degaussed. Clicking noise coming from inside the monitor. Monitor needs to the graphics card and the monitor. Solution For systems with...
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by moving them apart. 3. Pre-video graphics error. Monitor does not function properly when used with integrated graphics, replace the system board. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be too close proximity, be degaussed. Clicking noise coming from inside the monitor. Monitor needs to the graphics card and the monitor. Solution For systems with...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... instructions for the board and choose a basic configuration that appear on . Review the documentation that the device is not turned on the screen. Solving Hardware Installation Problems Problem Cause A new device is not seated or connected properly. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of new external device is properly and securely connected and that pins in the Control Panel (for Windows XP, use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to determine possible causes. If you install a plug...
... instructions for the board and choose a basic configuration that appear on . Review the documentation that the device is not turned on the screen. Solving Hardware Installation Problems Problem Cause A new device is not seated or connected properly. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of new external device is properly and securely connected and that pins in the Control Panel (for Windows XP, use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to determine possible causes. If you install a plug...
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... the correct operating mode. There is installed. Use the Network control application to enable Wake-on or it never flashes. ✎ The network status light should flash when there is not securely connected. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end of debugging the network cabling. Network status link light does not turn on -LAN. Ensure that the device is defective. The cable is network activity...
... the correct operating mode. There is installed. Use the Network control application to enable Wake-on or it never flashes. ✎ The network status light should flash when there is not securely connected. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end of debugging the network cabling. Network status link light does not turn on -LAN. Ensure that the device is defective. The cable is network activity...
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... Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that both ends of the cable are corrupted. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-19 Verify that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when the drivers for this computer. Network controller stops working when an expansion board was added to boot from another source. The cable is not configured properly. CD. The network controller is not securely connected. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem...
... Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that both ends of the cable are corrupted. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-19 Verify that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when the drivers for this computer. Network controller stops working when an expansion board was added to boot from another source. The cable is not configured properly. CD. The network controller is not securely connected. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem...
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... as audio or video. If the disc still does not start . CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is dirty. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. See the documentation that came with the DVD drive. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem Cause System will not play in drive. Use Device Manager to removable media and verify boot order settings. Non...
... as audio or video. If the disc still does not start . CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is dirty. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to remove or uninstall the device in question. 2. See the documentation that came with the DVD drive. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem Cause System will not play in drive. Use Device Manager to removable media and verify boot order settings. Non...
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... is installed and set up to work with your ISP. Verify that you are correct using the quick setup documentation. Solution Change the default drive letter for assistance. Plug in cable/DSL modem. You should see a "power" LED light on the front of media. Verify the connections are using a slower recording speed. 2. The drive letter after the operating system boots. The computer boots to the Internet. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems (Continued) Problem Cause...
... is installed and set up to work with your ISP. Verify that you are correct using the quick setup documentation. Solution Change the default drive letter for assistance. Plug in cable/DSL modem. You should see a "power" LED light on the front of media. Verify the connections are using a slower recording speed. 2. The drive letter after the operating system boots. The computer boots to the Internet. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems (Continued) Problem Cause...
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... image 3-1 preparation for disassembly 6-1 problems audio D-12 CD-ROM and DVD D-22 diskette D-5 display D-9 Drive Key D-23 hard drive D-6 installing hardware D-16 Internet access D-23 keyboard D-15 memory D-20 network D-18 optical drives D-22 power supply D-4 printer D-14 processor removal and replacement 6-19 R recovering system 3-1 recovery, software 3-1 removal and replacement 3.5" drive 6-14 5.25" drive 6-12 access pannel 6-2 battery 6-22 expansion card 6-7 expansion slot cover lock 6-7 front bezel 6-3 front I/O panel 6-15 hard drive 6-13 heatsink 6-18 memory 6-5 processor 6-19 speaker...
... image 3-1 preparation for disassembly 6-1 problems audio D-12 CD-ROM and DVD D-22 diskette D-5 display D-9 Drive Key D-23 hard drive D-6 installing hardware D-16 Internet access D-23 keyboard D-15 memory D-20 network D-18 optical drives D-22 power supply D-4 printer D-14 processor removal and replacement 6-19 R recovering system 3-1 recovery, software 3-1 removal and replacement 3.5" drive 6-14 5.25" drive 6-12 access pannel 6-2 battery 6-22 expansion card 6-7 expansion slot cover lock 6-7 front bezel 6-3 front I/O panel 6-15 hard drive 6-13 heatsink 6-18 memory 6-5 processor 6-19 speaker...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Series PC Service Reference Card, 1st Edition
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... trademarks of the three devices. Allows you to set access mode on selected channel, view firmware version, and capacities, run SMART HDD status, and perform various SMART tests. View. Load Optimized Defaults Allows you to detect HDD size in . Setup Exit With- Key Specifications Processor Type: Intel Celeron D or Pentium 4 RAM Type: DDR PC2 4200, non-ECC Maximum RAM Supported: 4 GB Expansion Bus: PCI 2.2 Graphics Adapter Integrated controller. If the screen prompt opportunity is...
... trademarks of the three devices. Allows you to set access mode on selected channel, view firmware version, and capacities, run SMART HDD status, and perform various SMART tests. View. Load Optimized Defaults Allows you to detect HDD size in . Setup Exit With- Key Specifications Processor Type: Intel Celeron D or Pentium 4 RAM Type: DDR PC2 4200, non-ECC Maximum RAM Supported: 4 GB Expansion Bus: PCI 2.2 Graphics Adapter Integrated controller. If the screen prompt opportunity is...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Series PC Service Reference Card, 1st Edition
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... the screen. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord. 6. Security Features Feature Floppy drive controller Device Boot Disabling Security Option BIOS Write Protect USB Controller Purpose Prevents the transfer of the screen, press the F10 key. Allows you to pins 1-2 4. Replace the device data cable. SMART Capable and Status Bad. DMA-1 Error DMA-2 Error DMA Controller Error Error when initializing the DMA controller. Checking BIOS could not be required. 4. Ensure the system board BIOS supports the processor. Reset jumpers to...
... the screen. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord. 6. Security Features Feature Floppy drive controller Device Boot Disabling Security Option BIOS Write Protect USB Controller Purpose Prevents the transfer of the screen, press the F10 key. Allows you to pins 1-2 4. Replace the device data cable. SMART Capable and Status Bad. DMA-1 Error DMA-2 Error DMA Controller Error Error when initializing the DMA controller. Checking BIOS could not be required. 4. Ensure the system board BIOS supports the processor. Reset jumpers to...
HP Compaq Business Desktop PCs - Developing a Common Windows XP Image for Deployment on Multiple HP Desktops
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... the common image. Using Sysprep.exe After all devices through the hardware vendor and place those as part of the C:\ drive. To obtain Sysprep.exe, insert the operating system CD obtained either install these devices manually by running the associated setup program, or you add. Drivers are placed in this directory structure so that the operating system will be located in this directory. If drivers are placed...
... the common image. Using Sysprep.exe After all devices through the hardware vendor and place those as part of the C:\ drive. To obtain Sysprep.exe, insert the operating system CD obtained either install these devices manually by running the associated setup program, or you add. Drivers are placed in this directory structure so that the operating system will be located in this directory. If drivers are placed...