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System Requirements and prerequisites The following represents a list of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models dc7900 dc5800 ...and 128MB of memory o All models listed below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for use by HP personnel and clients...
System Requirements and prerequisites The following represents a list of system memory (dual channel for UMA systems) and 80 GB 7200 RPM hard drive Applicable 2007 and prior models dc7700 dc7800 dc5700 dc5750 Applicable 2008 models dc7900 dc5800 ...and 128MB of memory o All models listed below have WDDM video drivers available 24 GB available hard disc space DVD-ROM drive HP recommends a 1.5GHz or faster CPU, 2GB of requirements and HP Business Desktop models recommended for use by HP personnel and clients...
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...Padlock 6-3 6.3 Access Panel 6-4 6.4 Front Bezel 6-5 6.5 Front Drive Bezels 6-7 6.6 Cable Management 6-8 6.6.1 Cable Connections 6-9 6.7 Memory 6-10 6.8 Expansion Cards 6-11 6.9 Drives 6-15 6.9.1 Drive Positions 6-15 6.9.2 Removing an External Drive 6-16 6.9.3 Installing an ... 7-5 7.6 Cable Management 7-6 7.6.1 Cable Connections 7-7 7.7 Drives 7-8 7.7.1 Drive Positions 7-8 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 v Contents 5.5.2 Tools and Software Requirements 5-7 5.5.3 Screws 5-8 5.5.4 Cables and Connectors 5-8 5.5.5 Hard Drives 5-8 5.5.6 Lithium Coin Cell ...
...Padlock 6-3 6.3 Access Panel 6-4 6.4 Front Bezel 6-5 6.5 Front Drive Bezels 6-7 6.6 Cable Management 6-8 6.6.1 Cable Connections 6-9 6.7 Memory 6-10 6.8 Expansion Cards 6-11 6.9 Drives 6-15 6.9.1 Drive Positions 6-15 6.9.2 Removing an External Drive 6-16 6.9.3 Installing an ... 7-5 7.6 Cable Management 7-6 7.6.1 Cable Connections 7-7 7.7 Drives 7-8 7.7.1 Drive Positions 7-8 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 v Contents 5.5.2 Tools and Software Requirements 5-7 5.5.3 Screws 5-8 5.5.4 Cables and Connectors 5-8 5.5.5 Hard Drives 5-8 5.5.6 Lithium Coin Cell ...
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Contents 7.7.2 Optical Drive 7-9 7.7.3 External 3.5-inch Drive 7-12 7.7.4 Hard Drive 7-14 7.8 Memory 7-17 7.9 Expansion Card 7-19 7.9.1 Expansion Card Retainer 7-19 7.10Power Supply 7-21 7.11Fan Shroud 7-22 7.12Front I/O Device 7-23 7.13Chassis Fan 7-24 7.14Power Switch Assembly 7-25 7.15Speaker 7-... 7.19.3Type 3 Battery Holder 7-35 A Connector Pin Assignments B Power Cord Set Requirements C POST Error Messages D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics E System Board and Riser Board Reference Designators F Memory Index vi 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750
Contents 7.7.2 Optical Drive 7-9 7.7.3 External 3.5-inch Drive 7-12 7.7.4 Hard Drive 7-14 7.8 Memory 7-17 7.9 Expansion Card 7-19 7.9.1 Expansion Card Retainer 7-19 7.10Power Supply 7-21 7.11Fan Shroud 7-22 7.12Front I/O Device 7-23 7.13Chassis Fan 7-24 7.14Power Switch Assembly 7-25 7.15Speaker 7-... 7.19.3Type 3 Battery Holder 7-35 A Connector Pin Assignments B Power Cord Set Requirements C POST Error Messages D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics E System Board and Riser Board Reference Designators F Memory Index vi 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750
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...If POST finds an error in this chapter may not be available on all HP products. 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST is a series of diagnostic tests that the computer system is functioning properly: ■ Keyboard ■ Memory modules ■ All mass storage devices ■ Processors ■ Controllers ...when the system is turned on. For POST error messages and their solutions refer to enter the password before continuing. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 2-1 Refer to set or change the system configuration, which may be necessary when you add or remove hardware. ■ ...
...If POST finds an error in this chapter may not be available on all HP products. 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST is a series of diagnostic tests that the computer system is functioning properly: ■ Keyboard ■ Memory modules ■ All mass storage devices ■ Processors ■ Controllers ...when the system is turned on. For POST error messages and their solutions refer to enter the password before continuing. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 2-1 Refer to set or change the system configuration, which may be necessary when you add or remove hardware. ■ ...
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... (when supported by drive). ■ Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive). 2-2 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities Use Computer Setup Utilities (F10) to: ■ Change factory default settings. .... ■ Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change , or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ■ Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives...
... (when supported by drive). ■ Enable or disable DriveLock security (when supported by drive). 2-2 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities Use Computer Setup Utilities (F10) to: ■ Change factory default settings. .... ■ Select Post Messages Enabled or Disabled to change , or verify the system configuration, including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ■ Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives...
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...models) • Processor type/speed/stepping • Cache size (L1/L2) (dual core processors have this listed twice) • Installed memory size/speed and number of channels (single or dual) (if applicable) • Integrated MAC address for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending... on the hardware configuration. 2-4 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Save Changes and Saves changes to emulate a diskette drive). Flash System ROM Allows you to set to system configuration or default ...
...models) • Processor type/speed/stepping • Cache size (L1/L2) (dual core processors have this listed twice) • Installed memory size/speed and number of channels (single or dual) (if applicable) • Integrated MAC address for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending... on the hardware configuration. 2-4 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Save Changes and Saves changes to emulate a diskette drive). Flash System ROM Allows you to set to system configuration or default ...
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...installed on the subsystems of the computer and perform hardware diagnostic tests on the computer are recognized by HP Insight Diagnostics. 2-14 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Use HP Insight Diagnostics to several categories of information about the hardware configuration of the computer. This space is ... space for additional PCI cards which may need option ROM space. The Survey tab is limited. The NIC option ROM takes up memory space below 1MB commonly referred to have the NIC option ROM enabled. ✎ Support for specific Computer Setup options may not be...
...installed on the subsystems of the computer and perform hardware diagnostic tests on the computer are recognized by HP Insight Diagnostics. 2-14 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Use HP Insight Diagnostics to several categories of information about the hardware configuration of the computer. This space is ... space for additional PCI cards which may need option ROM space. The Survey tab is limited. The NIC option ROM takes up memory space below 1MB commonly referred to have the NIC option ROM enabled. ✎ Support for specific Computer Setup options may not be...
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...Devices-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus USB and network controller information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostic version, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, and system management BIOS data. Refer to display: All-Gives a listing of all the data in the selected ... You must boot to the Documentation and Diagnostics CD, as described in the steps below, to the hard drive. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 2-15 The system will boot to the CD. ✎ If the system does not boot to the CD in the...
...Devices-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus USB and network controller information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostic version, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, and system management BIOS data. Refer to display: All-Gives a listing of all the data in the selected ... You must boot to the Documentation and Diagnostics CD, as described in the steps below, to the hard drive. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 2-15 The system will boot to the CD. ✎ If the system does not boot to the CD in the...
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...dc5750 Alerts are sent real-time when triggered by visiting www.hp.com/go/ssm. 3.3.3 HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ■ Diagnostics-remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ■ System Health Scan-check for supported HP business desktop... integrated into HP Client Manager and enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of HP client systems. Use HP Client Manager to: ■ Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, ...
...dc5750 Alerts are sent real-time when triggered by visiting www.hp.com/go/ssm. 3.3.3 HP Client Manager HP Client Manager, developed with HP Instant Support tools reduces hardware troubleshooting time. ■ Diagnostics-remotely run & view reports on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation models ■ System Health Scan-check for supported HP business desktop... integrated into HP Client Manager and enables central tracking, monitoring, and management of the hardware aspects of HP client systems. Use HP Client Manager to: ■ Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, ...
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...Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 3-7 This is stored in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page: http:\\h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Desktop Management 3.3.9 Proactive ... computers results in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect the ROM from HP. Should you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you with new business desktops, notebooks, and workstations released in 2006, all will deliver e-mails notifying you that you...
...Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 3-7 This is stored in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). Enabling the system administrator to perform this task remotely on remote HP computers directly from the HP driver and support page: http:\\h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Desktop Management 3.3.9 Proactive ... computers results in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility, you can protect the ROM from HP. Should you need or want to upgrade the BIOS, you with new business desktops, notebooks, and workstations released in 2006, all will deliver e-mails notifying you that you...
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...if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed. Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts can protect valuable data assets. The following utilities...and enable power-on your specific computer configuration. 3-16 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Security Features Overview Option Description Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup (administrator...internal components. ✎ HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, which is set , it is attached to manage security settings on using the Computer Setup Utilities. Desktop Management removable media boot capability...
...if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed. Memory Change and Smart Cover Sensor alerts can protect valuable data assets. The following utilities...and enable power-on your specific computer configuration. 3-16 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Security Features Overview Option Description Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup (administrator...internal components. ✎ HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, which is set , it is attached to manage security settings on using the Computer Setup Utilities. Desktop Management removable media boot capability...
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...monitor light turns green to prevent theft. Before exiting, Select File > Save Changes and Exit. 3-18 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 A network-wide setup password can also be used to secure the computer to a fixed object to enter Computer Setup. Turn on password,... Guide at the appropriate time, you do not press F10 at www.hp.com. As soon as an override to a fixed object. Desktop Management Mechanical Security Features Feature Purpose Memory Change Alerts Detects when memory modules have been added, moved, or removed; Establishing a setup password ...
...monitor light turns green to prevent theft. Before exiting, Select File > Save Changes and Exit. 3-18 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 A network-wide setup password can also be used to secure the computer to a fixed object to enter Computer Setup. Turn on password,... Guide at the appropriate time, you do not press F10 at www.hp.com. As soon as an override to a fixed object. Desktop Management Mechanical Security Features Feature Purpose Memory Change Alerts Detects when memory modules have been added, moved, or removed; Establishing a setup password ...
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Grasp the cable end of expansion cards or memory modules. Sharp creases may damage the wires. ■ Some flat ribbon cables come prefolded. Never change the folds on these are not designed to take ... can break the internal wires. ■ Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in a failed power supply. 6-8 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Always position the cables to the cable end of the retaining latch attached to lay properly by themselves. Squeeze on the system board, always follow...
Grasp the cable end of expansion cards or memory modules. Sharp creases may damage the wires. ■ Some flat ribbon cables come prefolded. Never change the folds on these are not designed to take ... can break the internal wires. ■ Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in a failed power supply. 6-8 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Always position the cables to the cable end of the retaining latch attached to lay properly by themselves. Squeeze on the system board, always follow...
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...Å WARNING: To reduce risk of the contacts. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.7 Memory Ä CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it easier to install a memory module in some cases if the main power cable from having incompatible metals in the ...procedure. 6-10 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Match the notch on the module with each other. Refer to Appendix F, "Memory" for the correct sequence for installing memory modules to the system board is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion...
...Å WARNING: To reduce risk of the contacts. Microtower (MT) Chassis 6.7 Memory Ä CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it easier to install a memory module in some cases if the main power cable from having incompatible metals in the ...procedure. 6-10 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Match the notch on the module with each other. Refer to Appendix F, "Memory" for the correct sequence for installing memory modules to the system board is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion...
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...internal wires. ■ Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in a failed power supply. 7-6 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Pulling on the cable could damage the cable and result in ) radius. ■ Never crease a SATA data cable. ■ Do not rely on ...properly by themselves. Sharp creases may damage the wires. ■ Some flat ribbon cables come prefolded. Grasp the cable end of expansion cards or memory modules. NEVER pull on top of the connector and pull it straight up 2. Ä CAUTION: Always pull the connector - Removal and Replacement...
...internal wires. ■ Never bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in a failed power supply. 7-6 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Pulling on the cable could damage the cable and result in ) radius. ■ Never crease a SATA data cable. ■ Do not rely on ...properly by themselves. Sharp creases may damage the wires. ■ Some flat ribbon cables come prefolded. Grasp the cable end of expansion cards or memory modules. NEVER pull on top of the connector and pull it straight up 2. Ä CAUTION: Always pull the connector - Removal and Replacement...
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...: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Appendix F, "Memory" for the correct sequence for disassembly (Section 7.1). 2. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 7-17 Refer to cool before touching. 5. Refer to Section 5.2, "Electrostatic Discharge Information" for more information. Ä CAUTION: When...
...: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Appendix F, "Memory" for the correct sequence for disassembly (Section 7.1). 2. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 7-17 Refer to cool before touching. 5. Refer to Section 5.2, "Electrostatic Discharge Information" for more information. Ä CAUTION: When...
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...down into the socket, ensuring that you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to install. ✎ The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when the computer is fully inserted and properly seated. Removal and Replacement Procedures- To reassemble the computer, reverse the removal procedure. ✎ If you ...want to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor. 7-18 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Match the notch on the module with the tab on . Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis ✎...
...down into the socket, ensuring that you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to install. ✎ The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when the computer is fully inserted and properly seated. Removal and Replacement Procedures- To reassemble the computer, reverse the removal procedure. ✎ If you ...want to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor. 7-18 437963-001 Service Reference Guide, dc5750 Match the notch on the module with the tab on . Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis ✎...
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... 2 and disconnect the cables from the system board. Remove the access panel (Section 7.3). 3. Remove the optical drive (Section 7.7.2). 5. Push the front I /O device to access the memory module sockets. 6. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 7-23
... 2 and disconnect the cables from the system board. Remove the access panel (Section 7.3). 3. Remove the optical drive (Section 7.7.2). 5. Push the front I /O device to access the memory module sockets. 6. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 7-23
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..., then lift the board from the chassis (Section 7.11). 5. Remove the power supply (Section 7.10). 10. Remove all memory modules (Section 7.8). 8. Remove all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Section 7.9). 4. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 7-31 After the alcohol has evaporated, apply thermal grease to the top of the drive cage...
..., then lift the board from the chassis (Section 7.11). 5. Remove the power supply (Section 7.10). 10. Remove all memory modules (Section 7.8). 8. Remove all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Section 7.9). 4. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 7-31 After the alcohol has evaporated, apply thermal grease to the top of the drive cage...
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...C POST Error Messages POST Error Messages An error message results if the Power-On Self-Test (POST) encounters a problem. Clear CMOS. 2. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 C-1 Flash the ROM if needed. 3. Clear CMOS. 5. Remove expansion boards. 3. In Computer Setup, set Advanced > Device Options > NIC PXE ... prevent PXE option ROM for the internal NIC from the NIC to a PXE server. 3. Ensure that the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top of Memory setting in Computer Setup is used for an expansion card's option ROM. Verify the correct ROM. 2. If a PCI expansion card was recently ...
...C POST Error Messages POST Error Messages An error message results if the Power-On Self-Test (POST) encounters a problem. Clear CMOS. 2. Service Reference Guide, dc5750 437963-001 C-1 Flash the ROM if needed. 3. Clear CMOS. 5. Remove expansion boards. 3. In Computer Setup, set Advanced > Device Options > NIC PXE ... prevent PXE option ROM for the internal NIC from the NIC to a PXE server. 3. Ensure that the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top of Memory setting in Computer Setup is used for an expansion card's option ROM. Verify the correct ROM. 2. If a PCI expansion card was recently ...