Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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...specifications. These tools provide detailed error messages that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the hardware revision level of concentration are executed on all R&D organizations within the Personal Systems Group (... Software Image Development is executed only when certain conditions are used on business desktop products. PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Test Tool Development An essential element of HP. The ETD tests enable product development teams to continuously improving the tests...
...specifications. These tools provide detailed error messages that each test procedure criteria is optimized for each device, including firmware (FW)/BIOS revisions, and at the hardware revision level of concentration are executed on all R&D organizations within the Personal Systems Group (... Software Image Development is executed only when certain conditions are used on business desktop products. PCI/PCI-X/AGP/PCI Express Graphics subsystems - Test Tool Development An essential element of HP. The ETD tests enable product development teams to continuously improving the tests...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... limited to: System Board Validation Testing This testing focuses on Business Desktop PCs to the customer is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing of high-speed interfaces, power delivery to ensure a high HP standard of the system BIOS. Multiple engineering teams conduct various types of 10,000 consecutive...
... limited to: System Board Validation Testing This testing focuses on Business Desktop PCs to the customer is comprehensive validation and qualification of the system board (PCB/PCA) including testing of high-speed interfaces, power delivery to ensure a high HP standard of the system BIOS. Multiple engineering teams conduct various types of 10,000 consecutive...
Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. In this closed-loop...
... is expected, based on -going Qualifications Testing does not stop after a new Business Desktop product completes initial testing and the new Business Desktop computer is shipped. HP attempts to resolve customer issues, and information is fed back to incorporate product updates including BIOS, module HW and SW, along with customer support feedback. In this closed-loop...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... Vista on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP...
... Vista on Selected HP Products Introduction...2 List of Tested Systems ...2 Install Guide...3 Operating System Requirements for Upgrade 3 Minimum Requirements ...3 Recommended ...3 Recommended Install Order ...3 Check and Upgrade BIOS...3 Update Drivers and Utilities ...4 Check for Application Compatibility 4 Additional Information...4 A Note on Aero Glass ...4 A Note on User Access Control (UAC 4 A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean ...Compatibility 5. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Backup All User ... processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3.
...Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Clean Install Windows Vista Editions Home Premium Business Clean Install Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Upgrade Clean Install Clean Install Upgrade Clean Install Clean ...Compatibility 5. Check for Current BIOS using the current operating system. 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Backup All User ... processor with the release listed on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3.
ASF 2.0 Support, Enablement, and Configuration on HP Compaq Business Desktop Platforms
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... only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - This white paper supports the following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business PC Series Introduction...
... only relies on HP Compaq Business Desktops. System Boot Failure: BIOS Watchdog Timer - This white paper supports the following products: • HP Compaq dc5100 Business PC Series • HP dx5150 Series • HP Compaq dc5500 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7100 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7600 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5700 Business PC Series • HP Compaq dc5750 Business PC Series Introduction...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed. ...categories of information to see all the data in the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Memory-Shows information about the computer. In the View level field...
...Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. Communication-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This includes memory slots on the system board and any memory modules installed. ...categories of information to see all the data in the computer. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Memory-Shows information about the computer. In the View level field...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Lock key may be disabled (or enabled) in the operating system to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. Check the F10 BIOS settings to update the RTC date and time). Cause Solution System has locked up. Use the system volume control available in Computer Setup. Cursor will...
... Lock key may be disabled (or enabled) in the operating system to a live AC outlet prolongs the life of the RTC battery. Check the F10 BIOS settings to update the RTC date and time). Cause Solution System has locked up. Use the system volume control available in Computer Setup. Cursor will...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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.../ no. Power-On Password - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed. Allows you to select a drive containing a new BIOS. Allows you to Temporarily Override Boot Order Computer Setup Menu (Continued) Heading Option / Description Security Setup Password - Enable/disable •...modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 System Security (some models) • Integrated MAC Address • Processor ...
.../ no. Power-On Password - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed. Allows you to select a drive containing a new BIOS. Allows you to Temporarily Override Boot Order Computer Setup Menu (Continued) Heading Option / Description Security Setup Password - Enable/disable •...modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7800 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 459785-001 page 3 System Security (some models) • Integrated MAC Address • Processor ...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... the specific product. 5. Select the proper language and click Download. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for example, dc7800) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. Error Conditions and Messages Feature Purpose How It Is Established Floppy drive controller Prevents...Setup Utilities entered. Replace keyboard. Reseat graphics card. 2. Detects Imminent Failure 1. For one device, use SATA 0 and SATA 1. Upgrade BIOS to www.hp.com 2. The system will take effect the next time the computer is turned on this CD before SATA 2 and SATA 3. If ...
... the specific product. 5. Select the proper language and click Download. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for example, dc7800) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. Error Conditions and Messages Feature Purpose How It Is Established Floppy drive controller Prevents...Setup Utilities entered. Replace keyboard. Reseat graphics card. 2. Detects Imminent Failure 1. For one device, use SATA 0 and SATA 1. Upgrade BIOS to www.hp.com 2. The system will take effect the next time the computer is turned on this CD before SATA 2 and SATA 3. If ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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.... NOTE: If you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to access the utility. 3. Table 2-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Heading Table File Table 2-2 Computer Setup-File on page 5 Storage Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage...
.... NOTE: If you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is safe to access the utility. 3. Table 2-1 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Heading Table File Table 2-2 Computer Setup-File on page 5 Storage Table 2-3 Computer Setup-Storage...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...you to set to emulate a diskette drive). Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● ME management... mode About Displays copyright notice. Flash System ROM Allows you to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Restore from Removable Media Restores system configuration from a diskette, a USB flash media device, ...
...you to set to emulate a diskette drive). Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tracking number ● ME firmware version ● ME management... mode About Displays copyright notice. Flash System ROM Allows you to update the system ROM with a BIOS image file located on the hardware configuration. Restore from Removable Media Restores system configuration from a diskette, a USB flash media device, ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...9679; Hard Disk (treated as diskette drive). Diskette Type (Legacy Diskettes only) Identifies the highest capacity media type accepted by the BIOS should not be presented. Options (subject to access disks partitioned and formatted on other systems and may vary depending on the disk...are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25" 1.2 MB. CAUTION: Ordinarily, the translation mode selected automatically by the diskette drive. This enables the BIOS to device capabilities) are Disabled, 8, and 16. Translation Parameters (ATA disks only) NOTE: This feature appears only when User translation mode ...
...9679; Hard Disk (treated as diskette drive). Diskette Type (Legacy Diskettes only) Identifies the highest capacity media type accepted by the BIOS should not be presented. Options (subject to access disks partitioned and formatted on other systems and may vary depending on the disk...are 3.5" 1.44 MB and 5.25" 1.2 MB. CAUTION: Ordinarily, the translation mode selected automatically by the diskette drive. This enables the BIOS to device capabilities) are Disabled, 8, and 16. Translation Parameters (ATA disks only) NOTE: This feature appears only when User translation mode ...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... to boot from removable media. Shortcut to boot the system from a RAID volume. Turn the computer off, then on any devices are accessed by the BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from the selected non-default device for consideration as a bootable operating system source. ● Specify the order of performing the Drive...
... to boot from removable media. Shortcut to boot the system from a RAID volume. Turn the computer off, then on any devices are accessed by the BIOS to translate disk I/O requests (from the selected non-default device for consideration as a bootable operating system source. ● Specify the order of performing the Drive...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...Setup password must be set to Enable in order for the user to enter Setup without having to know the Setup Password. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) This option allows the user to limit the operating system ability to request a Reset to Factory... Settings of the Embedded Security Device. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on. By default, all security keys. NOTE: Computer Setup...
...Setup password must be set to Enable in order for the user to enter Setup without having to know the Setup Password. Smart Card BIOS Password Support (some models) (enable/disable) This option allows the user to limit the operating system ability to request a Reset to Factory... Settings of the Embedded Security Device. This setting requires additional initialization within HP ProtectTools® before this setting requires turning the computer off and then back on. By default, all security keys. NOTE: Computer Setup...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... cycles of 3 blinks and a pause. ◦ S4 = 4 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (green LED) - NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to ensure hard disks are still automatically controlled. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 11 Each sleep state has a unique blink pattern. ◦ S0 = Solid green LED...
... cycles of 3 blinks and a pause. ◦ S4 = 4 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (green LED) - NOTE: If this causes the BIOS to ensure hard disks are still automatically controlled. Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 11 Each sleep state has a unique blink pattern. ◦ S0 = Solid green LED...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... will still attempt to boot to configure manageability settings. ● F9 prompt (hidden/displayed). However, pressing Ctrl+P still accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is restored, if it was lost. 12 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility However, pressing F11 will display... the text F12 = Network during POST on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ● Option ROM prompt (enable/...
... will still attempt to boot to configure manageability settings. ● F9 prompt (hidden/displayed). However, pressing Ctrl+P still accesses the ME BIOS Extension Setup Utility, which is restored, if it was lost. 12 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility However, pressing F11 will display... the text F12 = Network during POST on systems with HP Backup and Recovery software installed and configured with the F11 prompt (hidden/displayed) option (see above). ● Option ROM prompt (enable/...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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... Video (Advanced > Device Options) and Save Changes and Exit. These settings have no effect under an ACPI-based operating system. Bus Options On some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to set the S5 Wake on LAN from suspend or hibernation, but will prevent it from waking from being used by...
... Video (Advanced > Device Options) and Save Changes and Exit. These settings have no effect under an ACPI-based operating system. Bus Options On some models) BIOS Power-On Allows you to set the S5 Wake on LAN from suspend or hibernation, but will prevent it from waking from being used by...
Service Reference Guide - HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC
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...Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility This option allows the administrator to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. This option determines if the BIOS will keep the local keyboard enabled or disabled for advanced users) (continued) NOTE: After Integrated Video is only activated during SOL sessions....unchanged. Recovering the Configuration Settings This method of this embedded NIC option ROM thus giving more DCH space for possible future use. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow you save any modified computer configuration settings to a diskette, a USB flash media device,...
...Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility This option allows the administrator to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. This option determines if the BIOS will keep the local keyboard enabled or disabled for advanced users) (continued) NOTE: After Integrated Video is only activated during SOL sessions....unchanged. Recovering the Configuration Settings This method of this embedded NIC option ROM thus giving more DCH space for possible future use. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow you save any modified computer configuration settings to a diskette, a USB flash media device,...
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...data or select the Advanced view to the hard drive. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management... BIOS data. Storage-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. The...
...data or select the Advanced view to the hard drive. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management... BIOS data. Storage-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. The...