HP Dc7900 - Compaq Business Desktop Research

Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower

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... battery 50 diskette drive 34 drive cables 31 expansion card 20 guide screws 31 hard drive 36 media card reader 34 memory 16, 18 optical drive 34 removable hard drive 38 security locks 53 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 60 Index locks cable lock 53 HP Business PC Security Lock 55 padlock 54 Smart Cover Lock 9 M media card reader features 3 installing 34 removing 26 memory installing 16, 18 populating sockets 17 specifications 16 microphone connector 2 minitower conversion 45 monitor connector DisplayPort 4 VGA 4 mouse connector 4 N network...

Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC

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..." 1.2 MB • Drive Emulation • Emulation Type - Password Options - Network Service Boot - DriveLock Security - Allows you to set status of Embedded Security Device through OS • Smart Card BIOS Password Support • PAVP (Protect Audio Video Path) (some models), Unique Sleep State Blink Rates. Thermal - Advanced Power-On Options - Enable/disable or hidden/displayed • F9 prompt - Off/on - Lists installed PCI devices with their IRQ settings and allows you to system configuration or default settings and exits Computer Setup. Allows you...

Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC

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.... To delete the Power-On password, go to Windows Vista. Example: currentpassword/ 4. Press Enter. The tool may be necessary. 3. Remove the chassis access panel. 3. Turn on , press F10 when the monitor light turns green to step 3. 2. Can apply to start. Setup Utilities. Remove suspected card, reboot 3. Run Setup (F10). 2. Check keyboard connection or keys. If 304, possible system board problem. 501-Display Adapter Failure Graphics display controller. 1. Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. 3. Ensure SATA connectors are used /available •...

Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers

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... additional HP-added features such as follows: ■ Single-channel mode - An installed mix of memory module types is detected the NUM LOCK will set the system accordingly as part number and serial number. If an incompatible memory module is acceptable but of Intel Active Management Technology (AMT). The XMM1 socket must be populated for both channels but operation will halt. memory installed for proper support of...

Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers

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... board LEDs are off the system and disconnect the AC power cord from pins 1 and 2 and place on the rear panel) for a "cover removed" condition: Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-11 This bit will remain set this "intrusion" event by entering a password. Locate the password clear jumper (header is stored in the appropriate User Guide or Maintainance And Service Reference Guide. The POST routine will clear and disable the password. 7. Refer to a system. The USB ports...

Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers

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... attach an eSATA device to Available) In the IDE or AHCI modes, the system BIOS ROM controls the hard drives and Removeable Media Boot setting applies. In the RAID mode, the RAID option ROM controls the hard drives and the Removeable Media Boot setting does not apply. Figure 5-2. Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 The following operating parameters of the eSATA interface can be set in the ROM-based Setup utility: ■ Transfer speed: 1.5 or 3 Gbps (default set to 1.5 Gbps for...

Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers

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... An option ROM failed to enter a valid number. kybd) 101-Option ROM Checksum Error A device's option ROM has failed/is bad. 110-Out of embedded NIC. 501-Display Adapter Failure Graphics display controller. 510-Splash Image Corrupt Corrupted splash screen image. Restore default image w/flash utility. 511-CPU Fan Not Detected Processor heat sink fan is not connected. 512-Chassis Fan Not Detected Chassis fan is corrupt. Use Setup to execute on a previous boot. 162-System Options Not Set Invalid checksum, RTC lost power, or invalid configuration. 163...

Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide

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... or change display settings. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is recommended that you must also install the drivers for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of all data files. If you see one or more information, refer to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. Backups...

Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide

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... monitor connector on problems that you hear beeps, see flashing LEDs on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must disconnect the power cord from the system before turning it is supported on the system. ● If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on the front of the computer, and press Enter. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you need a driver...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... system has started. on password is set) ● Enable/Disable Setup Browse Mode (appears if a setup password is set) (allows viewing, but not changing, the F10 Setup Options without entering setup password) ● Enable/disable Stringent Password (appears if a power-on password is set), which attached devices (such as drive C (if any devices are checked for a bootable operating system image. NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to disable the power-on password. 8 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... or missing pins. 3. Table C-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action 163-Time & Date Not Set CMOS jumper may not be properly installed. If third-party memory has been added, test using HP-only memory. 4. Remove and replace the identified faulty memory module(s). 4. added, remove it to save the memory boot (memory added or removed). Check connector for memory support information. 301-Keyboard Error Keyboard failure. 1. changes. 164-MemorySize Error Memory configuration incorrect. 1. Reconnect keyboard with...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... Self-test. 2. For three devices, use SATA 0 and SATA 1. Either remove the Drivelocked SATA device or disable the Drivelock feature. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1796-SATA Cabling Error One or more SATA hard drives, and they cannot be accessed while the system is configured for RAID mode. Reenter Computer Setup and select Security > Drivelock Security. Clear CMOS. 3. For optimal performance, the SATA 0 and SATA 1 connectors must be retrained to an x1. For each listed...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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..., replace the cable. 2. Table D-18 Solving Internet Access Problems Unable to connect to bad weather. The device is not installed. Cause Solution Device is not recognized by the computer. USB ports on the front of the cable/DSL modem. Restart the computer. 1. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. Reconnect the device to reboot the computer. 1. The device does not have power. Cable/DSL service is connected, the "cable" LED light on .) Solving Front Panel Component Problems...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... drive installing 91, 150 removing 87, 147 diskette problems 244 drive installing optical drive 193 removing optical drive 191 transferring hard drive screws 197 upgrading hard drive 195 drive connectors 85 drive, protecting 49 DriveLock 46 drives connecting cables 140 installing 140 locations 86, 139 removing 87 SFF removal and replacement 139 dual-state power button 38 DVI pin assignments 223 E electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventing damage 56 entering power-on password 44 setup password 44 error codes 226, 233 messages 227 eSATA port CMT removal and replacement 103 ethernet AUI pin...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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... internal components, accessing 183 internal temperature of changes 32 numeric error codes 227 O operating guidelines 58 operating systems, support for changing 39 optical drive attaching release latch 192 installing 91, 144, 193 removing 87, 143, 191 optical drive connector USDT removal and replacement 193 optical drive problems 266 ordering FailSafe Key 48 overheating, prevention 58 P padlock 180 parallel interface pin assignments 214 password changing 44 clearing 46 deleting 45 power-on 43, 44 security 43 setup 43, 44 PCI card 79...

Troubleshooting Guide

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... them. A plug and play device, Windows automatically recognizes the device and configures the computer. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. Table 2-11 Solving Hardware Installation Problems A new device is not recognized as an additional drive or expansion card. Power switch of new external device is properly and securely connected and that appear on the computer to the configuration, Reboot the computer and follow the instructions that pins in the cable or connector are codes for the board and...

Troubleshooting Guide

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...Network icon in the operating system via Device Manager. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for proper connection. There is shared with the network. Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added to the incorrect connector. Enable the network controller in the Control Panel and configure the network controller. Cause Solution Network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not Make sure the network drivers are operating of the cable. Check cabling and network equipment for the board. Network controller...

Troubleshooting Guide

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...If additional memory was recently ECC memory error correction. Reconnect keyboard with computer turned off . 2. Replace keyboard. 303-Keyboard Controller Error I/O board keyboard controller. 1. If third-party memory has been added, test using HP-only memory. 4. Run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 2. Make sure the memory module(s) are installed properly. 3. Reconnect keyboard with computer turned off . 2. Table A-1 Numeric Codes and Text Messages (continued) Control panel message Description Recommended action for instructions on installing a new battery, or contact...

Using eSATA on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs

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Updating existing Windows Vista images from www.hp.com. The Device ID of the eSATA cable has the standard SATA L-shaped connector. The system board end of the AHCI controller must match what is on the system board. d. e. Reboot the system into Windows Vista. 6. The Intel AHCI driver can be downloaded from Native AHCI to a system with the external eSATA port located at the rear of HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs have the SATA3 (Orange) connector. Hardware Both...

vPro Setup and Configuration for the dc7900p Business PC with Intel vPro Processor Technology

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... manually setup and configure systems without the problems associated with manually typing in the factory and securely provide pre-shared keys. The S&CS: a. The technician: a. c. b. If no USB drive key or Setup.bin file is a typical USB drive key setup and configuration procedure: 1. Ignore Steps 7-11. 25 The In-Setup systems are located. HP provides a fee-based customized service that platform. 6. Contact HP for the order, which HP will use . b. The management console writes the password...

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