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...BIOS images, master boot record viruses, and attacks on dc7700 Stable Products At the product launch of the dc7700 product family, the dc7700 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will utilize the Intel Q965 chipset. Serviceability ...reduces image compatibility issues. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 9 After a power-on password is established, the user is important to manage power based on activity and usage. HP BIOS provides numerous ways to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in power and ...
...BIOS images, master boot record viruses, and attacks on dc7700 Stable Products At the product launch of the dc7700 product family, the dc7700 small form factor (SFF), ultra-slim desktop (USDT), and convertible mini-tower (CMT) designs will utilize the Intel Q965 chipset. Serviceability ...reduces image compatibility issues. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 9 After a power-on password is established, the user is important to manage power based on activity and usage. HP BIOS provides numerous ways to assist in operating the HP Business Desktop computer in power and ...
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...HP Compaq desktop system as the appropriate drivers are available for the operation system to locate and install. CD (ISO files included in their system image using a disk duplication tool, the operating system will enable the unsupported device to function. CD HP...requirement for HP commercial computers include: • HP Worldwide Web site and Download Facility (http://www.hp.com) • HP Support Software CD • HP Restore Plus! Software enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: • HP Client Manager Software HP Compaq dc7700 Software ...
...HP Compaq desktop system as the appropriate drivers are available for the operation system to locate and install. CD (ISO files included in their system image using a disk duplication tool, the operating system will enable the unsupported device to function. CD HP...requirement for HP commercial computers include: • HP Worldwide Web site and Download Facility (http://www.hp.com) • HP Support Software CD • HP Restore Plus! Software enhancements This section discusses the following software enhancements: • HP Client Manager Software HP Compaq dc7700 Software ...
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...Video Refresh Rate. Q: How do I know what has changed? A: Updated HP desktop family software white papers describe updates or differences in -one" suite of applications that are 100% compatible with the CMT, USDT and SFF form factors. Output created by upgrading to rip, play ... purchase of your DVDs to multiple discs or copy personal discs. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 19 Save large data projects to life. A: Changes made to optimize the monitor's refresh rate, and in HP business PC products. • Intervideo WinDVD supports DVD playback for the ...
...Video Refresh Rate. Q: How do I know what has changed? A: Updated HP desktop family software white papers describe updates or differences in -one" suite of applications that are 100% compatible with the CMT, USDT and SFF form factors. Output created by upgrading to rip, play ... purchase of your DVDs to multiple discs or copy personal discs. HP Compaq dc7700 Software Overview Whitepaper 19 Save large data projects to life. A: Changes made to optimize the monitor's refresh rate, and in HP business PC products. • Intervideo WinDVD supports DVD playback for the ...
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... Emergency Recovery Mode 3-10 3.4.4 Replicating the Setup 3-11 3.4.5 Dual-State Power Button 3-15 3.4.6 HP Web Site Support 3-16 3.4.7 Industry Standards 3-16 3.5 Asset Tracking and Security 3-16 3.5.1 Password ...4-3 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Convertible Minitower (CMT 5-1 5.1.2 Small Form Factor (SFF 5-2 5.1.3 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT 5-2 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment ... 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
... Emergency Recovery Mode 3-10 3.4.4 Replicating the Setup 3-11 3.4.5 Dual-State Power Button 3-15 3.4.6 HP Web Site Support 3-16 3.4.7 Industry Standards 3-16 3.5 Asset Tracking and Security 3-16 3.5.1 Password ...4-3 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation 5.1 Chassis Designations 5-1 5.1.1 Convertible Minitower (CMT 5-1 5.1.2 Small Form Factor (SFF 5-2 5.1.3 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT 5-2 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information 5-3 5.2.1 Generating Static 5-3 5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment ... 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
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...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 Battery 5-9 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.1 Preparation for Disassembly 6-1 6.2 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock 6-2 6.3 Hood Sensor 6-3 6.4 External Security Devices 6-4 6.4.1 Cable Lock 6-4 6.4.2 Padlock 6-4 6.5 ... 6-35 6.21Chassis Fan 6-36 6.22Power Supply 6-37 6.23Changing from Desktop to Minitower 6-39 6.24Changing from Minitower to Desktop 6-42 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 v
...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 Battery 5-9 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.1 Preparation for Disassembly 6-1 6.2 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock 6-2 6.3 Hood Sensor 6-3 6.4 External Security Devices 6-4 6.4.1 Cable Lock 6-4 6.4.2 Padlock 6-4 6.5 ... 6-35 6.21Chassis Fan 6-36 6.22Power Supply 6-37 6.23Changing from Desktop to Minitower 6-39 6.24Changing from Minitower to Desktop 6-42 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 v
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You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage. 5.1 Chassis Designations 5.1.1 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 5-1 Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this chapter is essential for the computer. 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and...
You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent system board or component damage. 5.1 Chassis Designations 5.1.1 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 5-1 Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this chapter is essential for the computer. 5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and...
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...electrical outlet and then from the computer. 5. Keep all peripheral device cables from the computer. 8. 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this guide are available on its side to achieve a safe working position. ✎ ... its position and routing. Turn off the computer and any diskette, compact disc, or media card from the computer. 7. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-1 In some systems the cooling fan is on the system board as long as you remove it . Ä CAUTION: Turn...
...electrical outlet and then from the computer. 5. Keep all peripheral device cables from the computer. 8. 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this guide are available on its side to achieve a safe working position. ✎ ... its position and routing. Turn off the computer and any diskette, compact disc, or media card from the computer. 7. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-1 In some systems the cooling fan is on the system board as long as you remove it . Ä CAUTION: Turn...
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...or power supply failure ■ Lost password 1. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key will need to the Desktop Management Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information about the Smart Cover Lock. Remove...in place with the two tamper-proof screws. 6-2 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, remove the two tamper-proof screws that secure the...the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in any of the chassis. 2. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.2 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock If you will be removed. Removal and Replacement Procedures...
...or power supply failure ■ Lost password 1. The Smart Cover FailSafe Key will need to the Desktop Management Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information about the Smart Cover Lock. Remove...in place with the two tamper-proof screws. 6-2 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key, remove the two tamper-proof screws that secure the...the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in any of the chassis. 2. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.2 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock If you will be removed. Removal and Replacement Procedures...
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Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-3 Disconnect the hood sensor cable from the system board. 4. Remove the access panel (Section 6.5). 3. Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.3 Hood Sensor 1. Slide the hood sensor switch towards the front of the computer 1 and lower it down through the slot 2. To install the hood sensor, reverse the removal procedure.
Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-3 Disconnect the hood sensor cable from the system board. 4. Remove the access panel (Section 6.5). 3. Removal and Replacement Procedures - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.3 Hood Sensor 1. Slide the hood sensor switch towards the front of the computer 1 and lower it down through the slot 2. To install the hood sensor, reverse the removal procedure.
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Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.4 External Security Devices 6.4.1 Cable Lock The cable lock may be used to secure the computer access panel to the chassis and, at the same time, secure the computer to a fixed object. 6.4.2 Padlock A padlock may also be used with a security cable to secure the computer to the computer chassis. A padlock may be used by itself to secure the access panel to a fixed object. 6-4 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Removal and Replacement Procedures -
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.4 External Security Devices 6.4.1 Cable Lock The cable lock may be used to secure the computer access panel to the chassis and, at the same time, secure the computer to a fixed object. 6.4.2 Padlock A padlock may also be used with a security cable to secure the computer to the computer chassis. A padlock may be used by itself to secure the access panel to a fixed object. 6-4 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Removal and Replacement Procedures -
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To install the computer cover, reverse the removal procedure. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-5 Lift up on the access panel handle 1, slide the access panel back about 2.5 cm (1 inch), then lift it off and that the computer is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Removal and Replacement Procedures - Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). Ä CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the power cord is turned off the unit 2. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.5 Computer Access Panel 1.
To install the computer cover, reverse the removal procedure. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-5 Lift up on the access panel handle 1, slide the access panel back about 2.5 cm (1 inch), then lift it off and that the computer is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 2. Removal and Replacement Procedures - Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). Ä CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the power cord is turned off the unit 2. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.5 Computer Access Panel 1.
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Push up on the two release tabs 1, then rotate the front bezel away from the chassis to release it 2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. Removal and Replacement Procedures - Remove the computer access panel (Section 6.5). 3. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.6 Front Bezel 1. To reinstall the front bezel, reverse the removal procedure 6-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
Push up on the two release tabs 1, then rotate the front bezel away from the chassis to release it 2. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. Removal and Replacement Procedures - Remove the computer access panel (Section 6.5). 3. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.6 Front Bezel 1. To reinstall the front bezel, reverse the removal procedure 6-6 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700
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... an angle could damage the pins that the aligning pins and any remaining bezel blanks are in their proper orientation. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.7 Front Drive Bezels 1. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-7 Pulling the subpanel away at the bottom of the subpanel when properly oriented. To install a bezel blank, reverse the...
... an angle could damage the pins that the aligning pins and any remaining bezel blanks are in their proper orientation. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.7 Front Drive Bezels 1. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-7 Pulling the subpanel away at the bottom of the subpanel when properly oriented. To install a bezel blank, reverse the...
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Removal and Replacement Procedures - To install a bezel or a bezel blank, reverse the removal procedure. 6-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.7.2 Diskette Drive Bezel or Bezel Blank Press up on the two small retaining clips 1 on the bottom of the bezel insert, press down on the two small retaining clips 2 on the top of the insert, and push the cover out of the front bezel 3.
Removal and Replacement Procedures - To install a bezel or a bezel blank, reverse the removal procedure. 6-8 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.7.2 Diskette Drive Bezel or Bezel Blank Press up on the two small retaining clips 1 on the bottom of the bezel insert, press down on the two small retaining clips 2 on the top of the insert, and push the cover out of the front bezel 3.
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... a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in a failed power supply. Always position the cables to push cables down into the chassis. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.8 Cable Management Always follow these are moved. ■ When folding a flat ribbon cable, never fold to the cable end of expansion cards or memory... parts to prevent them from major heat sources like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to lay properly by themselves. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-9 Printed circuit cards like these steps: 1.
... a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in a failed power supply. Always position the cables to push cables down into the chassis. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.8 Cable Management Always follow these are moved. ■ When folding a flat ribbon cable, never fold to the cable end of expansion cards or memory... parts to prevent them from major heat sources like the drive cage, power supply, or computer cover to lay properly by themselves. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-9 Printed circuit cards like these steps: 1.
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... or 3rd HDD if no ODD present, SATA1 1st Hard drive, SATA0 PATA/Zip/Media card reader Diskette drive SATA hard/optical drive - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.8.1 Cable Connections All cable connectors on the system board are color-coded for ease of installation. System Board Connections System Board Connector, Name, and..., Light bluet P11, Orange Description Main power CPU power 1st ODD or 2nd HDD if no ODD present, SATA3 6-10 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Removal and Replacement Procedures -
... or 3rd HDD if no ODD present, SATA1 1st Hard drive, SATA0 PATA/Zip/Media card reader Diskette drive SATA hard/optical drive - Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.8.1 Cable Connections All cable connectors on the system board are color-coded for ease of installation. System Board Connections System Board Connector, Name, and..., Light bluet P11, Orange Description Main power CPU power 1st ODD or 2nd HDD if no ODD present, SATA3 6-10 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Removal and Replacement Procedures -
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...for the correct sequence for more information. Ä CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be installed in the closed position (3). 5. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-11 Doing so may damage the module. 1. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. Open both latches of personal injury .... ✎ A memory module can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.9 Memory CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. Make sure the latches are discharged of the contacts.
...for the correct sequence for more information. Ä CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be installed in the closed position (3). 5. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-11 Doing so may damage the module. 1. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. Open both latches of personal injury .... ✎ A memory module can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 6.9 Memory CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. Make sure the latches are discharged of the contacts.
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... expansion slot on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis and rotate the expansion card retention latch up. 6-12 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Removal and Replacement Procedures - Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. To reassemble the computer, reverse the removal procedure. ✎ If you normally ... the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor. 6.10 Expansion Cards 1. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis ✎ The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when the computer is turned on.
... expansion slot on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis and rotate the expansion card retention latch up. 6-12 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 Removal and Replacement Procedures - Prepare the computer for disassembly (Section 6.1). 2. To reassemble the computer, reverse the removal procedure. ✎ If you normally ... the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor. 6.10 Expansion Cards 1. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis ✎ The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when the computer is turned on.
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Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 5. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Removal and ... removing an expansion card from a standard expansion socket, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it from the chassis frame. 6. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-13 Be sure not to scrape the card against other components. ✎ Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may...
Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 5. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Removal and ... removing an expansion card from a standard expansion socket, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it from the chassis frame. 6. Service Reference Guide, dc7700 433612-001 6-13 Be sure not to scrape the card against other components. ✎ Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may...
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... continue with step 12. Store the removed card in toward the center of internal components during operation. 6-14 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 If you are removing a PCI Express card from a x16 PCI Express socket with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling...card, you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to scrape the card against other components. 8. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 7. If you must replace it with a retention mechanism, pull the retention arm away from the socket then carefully rock the card back...
... continue with step 12. Store the removed card in toward the center of internal components during operation. 6-14 433612-001 Service Reference Guide, dc7700 If you are removing a PCI Express card from a x16 PCI Express socket with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling...card, you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to scrape the card against other components. 8. Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis 7. If you must replace it with a retention mechanism, pull the retention arm away from the socket then carefully rock the card back...