Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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If a graphics card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is installed in the audio driver's control panel. The monitor connectors on the graphics card and the system board may vary by model. Some settings may need to be changed in ...Computer Setup to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to use both connectors. The Line-in audio...
If a graphics card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is installed in the audio driver's control panel. The monitor connectors on the graphics card and the system board may vary by model. Some settings may need to be changed in ...Computer Setup to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to use both connectors. The Line-in audio...
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...long as diskettes or compact discs, from the old drive to the new hard drive. Also, if you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. If you can transfer the data to the new one. 36 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Turn off the.../disengage any external devices. 4. Remove the computer access panel. 6. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on page 31 for an illustration of the extra 6-32...
...long as diskettes or compact discs, from the old drive to the new hard drive. Also, if you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. If you can transfer the data to the new one. 36 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Turn off the.../disengage any external devices. 4. Remove the computer access panel. 6. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on page 31 for an illustration of the extra 6-32...
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... can be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any security devices that were preinstalled on using Computer Setup. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Lock any software applications that were disengaged when the... hard drive, make sure you do not have created a Recovery Disc Set to the new hard drive. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1.
... can be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any security devices that were preinstalled on using Computer Setup. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Lock any software applications that were disengaged when the... hard drive, make sure you do not have created a Recovery Disc Set to the new hard drive. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1.
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... a Power-On or Setup password 1. Press Enter to or from the computer and turn off power. 2. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. Select the OS. 6. Turn off the computer and any bootable media from the Setup Utilities floppy drive. Error Conditions and Messages...hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. System does not power on removable media. Replace system board 103-System Board Failure DMA, timers 1. Check DIMMs for 5 seconds. 4. Upgrade BIOS to step 2. dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 ...
... a Power-On or Setup password 1. Press Enter to or from the computer and turn off power. 2. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. Select the OS. 6. Turn off the computer and any bootable media from the Setup Utilities floppy drive. Error Conditions and Messages...hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. System does not power on removable media. Replace system board 103-System Board Failure DMA, timers 1. Check DIMMs for 5 seconds. 4. Upgrade BIOS to step 2. dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...by another agent. The PCI Express bus uses the following layers: ■ Software/driver layer ■ Transaction protocol layer ■ Link layer ■ Physical layer Software/Driver Layer The PCI Express bus maintains software compatibility with PCI traffic, therefore reducing the need... for the purpose of the transaction with the fairness algorithm specified by the PCI specification. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-3 If the ...
...by another agent. The PCI Express bus uses the following layers: ■ Software/driver layer ■ Transaction protocol layer ■ Link layer ■ Physical layer Software/Driver Layer The PCI Express bus maintains software compatibility with PCI traffic, therefore reducing the need... for the purpose of the transaction with the fairness algorithm specified by the PCI specification. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-3 If the ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...Assembly. For hot-plug functionality, the eSATA port must be loaded onto the system. This driver is set to AHCI. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors... ROM controls the hard drives and the Removeable Media Boot setting does not apply. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 Figure 5-2. An optional bracket/cable assembly (Figure 5-2) is required to attach an eSATA device to .... If the system is wiped clean or the Windows OS is re-installed, the AHCI driver can be loaded by installing the OS while the eSATA emulation mode is pre-loaded on...
...Assembly. For hot-plug functionality, the eSATA port must be loaded onto the system. This driver is set to AHCI. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors... ROM controls the hard drives and the Removeable Media Boot setting does not apply. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 Figure 5-2. An optional bracket/cable assembly (Figure 5-2) is required to attach an eSATA device to .... If the system is wiped clean or the Windows OS is re-installed, the AHCI driver can be loaded by installing the OS while the eSATA emulation mode is pre-loaded on...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Link and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that feature. Controlling unit power through an Intel 82567V...PHY component, and a RJ-45 jack with the strip turned off, disable any wake, alert, or power mangement functionality. 5-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide The NIC uses 3.3 VDC auxiliary power, which also directly handles such errors as described, the system unit must be...
... management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Link and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that feature. Controlling unit power through an Intel 82567V...PHY component, and a RJ-45 jack with the strip turned off, disable any wake, alert, or power mangement functionality. 5-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide The NIC uses 3.3 VDC auxiliary power, which also directly handles such errors as described, the system unit must be...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...an ASF 1.0-compliant management console and, if necessary, take action that may be individually enabled/disabled through the supplied software driver: ■ Magic Packet-Packet with node address repeated 16 times in data portion ✎ The following functions are supported in NDIS5... Format (ASF) support allows the NIC to communicate the occurrence of certain events over a network to process special packets. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-17 Input/Output Interfaces 5.9.1 Wake-On-LAN Support The NIC supports the Wired-for -Management (WfM) support providing system wake up from...
...an ASF 1.0-compliant management console and, if necessary, take action that may be individually enabled/disabled through the supplied software driver: ■ Magic Packet-Packet with node address repeated 16 times in data portion ✎ The following functions are supported in NDIS5... Format (ASF) support allows the NIC to communicate the occurrence of certain events over a network to process special packets. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-17 Input/Output Interfaces 5.9.1 Wake-On-LAN Support The NIC supports the Wired-for -Management (WfM) support providing system wake up from...
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RJ-45 Ethernet TPE Connector (as part of chassis) 5.9.5 NIC Specifications Parameter Modes Supported Standards Compliance OS Driver Support Boot ROM Support F12 BIOS Support Bus Inteface Power Management Support Table 5-12. NIC Specifications Compatibility standard orprotocol 10BASE-T half duplex...7 Linux 2.2, 2.4 PXE 2.0 Intel PRO/100 Boot Agent (PXE 3.0, RPL) Yes PCI Express x1 ACPI, PCI Power Management Spec. 5-18 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide This connector includes the two status LEDs as viewed from rear of the connector assembly. Speed LED Activity LED 8 7654321 Pin...
RJ-45 Ethernet TPE Connector (as part of chassis) 5.9.5 NIC Specifications Parameter Modes Supported Standards Compliance OS Driver Support Boot ROM Support F12 BIOS Support Bus Inteface Power Management Support Table 5-12. NIC Specifications Compatibility standard orprotocol 10BASE-T half duplex...7 Linux 2.2, 2.4 PXE 2.0 Intel PRO/100 Boot Agent (PXE 3.0, RPL) Yes PCI Express x1 ACPI, PCI Power Management Spec. 5-18 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide This connector includes the two status LEDs as viewed from rear of the connector assembly. Speed LED Activity LED 8 7654321 Pin...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...screen, depending on the operating system and/or applications running on the machine. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will indicate the amount of the application running on the system. The ...Display tab of system memory for graphics (video) may not be used by the drivers and may or may be used . The Microsoft Direct Diagnostic tool included in a system. Integrated Graphics Subsystem The GMA 4500 uses a portion...
...screen, depending on the operating system and/or applications running on the machine. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will indicate the amount of the application running on the system. The ...Display tab of system memory for graphics (video) may not be used by the drivers and may or may be used . The Microsoft Direct Diagnostic tool included in a system. Integrated Graphics Subsystem The GMA 4500 uses a portion...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... managed remotely over a network, where or not the system is connected to an active AC outlet. 8-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide This allows a system with an OS that does not include a USB driver. The data will retrieve the data from the device and convert it to be used during POST, for...
... managed remotely over a network, where or not the system is connected to an active AC outlet. 8-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide This allows a system with an OS that does not include a USB driver. The data will retrieve the data from the device and convert it to be used during POST, for...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 2 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2 HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 5 Accessing the User Guides 6 Before...
... Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 2 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2 HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 5 Accessing the User Guides 6 Before...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...If you wish, you may have been installed, Windows will be initiated manually. To do so, right-click on the PC. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to change the monitor model, refresh rates, ...with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that you must also install the drivers for updates and install critical updates and service packs. For more pop-up and recover the primary hard drive on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to...
...If you wish, you may have been installed, Windows will be initiated manually. To do so, right-click on the PC. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to change the monitor model, refresh rates, ...with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that you must also install the drivers for updates and install critical updates and service packs. For more pop-up and recover the primary hard drive on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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.... Select Create a set of HP Insight Diagnostics on page 4 for example, dc7900) in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Click the Software & Drivers link. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4.... Follow the instructions in the wizard to test your specific keyboard. 9. Enter your product number (for more information. 8. If you agree with the terms. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility launches with the compaq...
.... Select Create a set of HP Insight Diagnostics on page 4 for example, dc7900) in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Click the Software & Drivers link. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4.... Follow the instructions in the wizard to test your specific keyboard. 9. Enter your product number (for more information. 8. If you agree with the terms. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility launches with the compaq...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... will boot without all of the drivers loaded. If you need to its original factory condition in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. When booting the operating system, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat...more detailed information. ● Restore the system from the Recovery Disc Set that you diagnose the problem. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for Technical Support 7 There may be a problem with self-solve diagnostics. Refer to see ...
... will boot without all of the drivers loaded. If you need to its original factory condition in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. When booting the operating system, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat...more detailed information. ● Restore the system from the Recovery Disc Set that you diagnose the problem. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at : http://www.hp.com/go /bizsupport for Technical Support 7 There may be a problem with self-solve diagnostics. Refer to see ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... selected as the primary VGA adapter. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you need a driver for interpretation and recommended action. You must be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. If the system will... be plugged into the monitor connector on problems that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you see flashing LEDs on the front of ...start on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support.
... selected as the primary VGA adapter. Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes If you need a driver for interpretation and recommended action. You must be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. If the system will... be plugged into the monitor connector on problems that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you see flashing LEDs on the front of ...start on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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Table of contents 1 Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating System ...1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...2 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...3 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ... Tab ...20 Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Protecting the Software ...21 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 22 4 Desktop Management Initial Configuration and Deployment 23 HP Software Agent ...24 Altiris Deployment Solution Agent ...
Table of contents 1 Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating System ...1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...2 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...3 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ... Tab ...20 Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Protecting the Software ...21 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 22 4 Desktop Management Initial Configuration and Deployment 23 HP Software Agent ...24 Altiris Deployment Solution Agent ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...prompted for the operating system from installing properly. NOTE: If the computer shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. If your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the devices. Installing the ...the computer with more than one operating system language on which operating system is available in the dialog box to the appropriate drivers. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with a Microsoft operating ...
...prompted for the operating system from installing properly. NOTE: If the computer shipped with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. If your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the devices. Installing the ...the computer with more than one operating system language on which operating system is available in the dialog box to the appropriate drivers. Obtain the latest support software, including support software for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with a Microsoft operating ...
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... boot from a RAID/AHCI volume without the required device driver installed, the system will restart. NOTE: The RAID/AHCI device driver must be installed prior to attempting to RAID volumes. NOTE: RAID is not available on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs white paper at 3.0 Gpbs. Some drive and cable... combinations may not run reliably at http://www.hp.com for maximum reliability. SATA Default...
... boot from a RAID/AHCI volume without the required device driver installed, the system will restart. NOTE: The RAID/AHCI device driver must be installed prior to attempting to RAID volumes. NOTE: RAID is not available on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs white paper at 3.0 Gpbs. Some drive and cable... combinations may not run reliably at http://www.hp.com for maximum reliability. SATA Default...
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...Diagnostic link. 8. Click the Download button. See the operating system or backup utility documentation for example, dc7900) in the bottom left corner of data files. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click the Exit Diagnostics button in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Protecting... flash drive. Protecting the Software 21 Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 flash drive (capacity must be saved to save it. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Select your specific computer model. 6. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the hard drive. An html ...
...Diagnostic link. 8. Click the Download button. See the operating system or backup utility documentation for example, dc7900) in the bottom left corner of data files. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click the Exit Diagnostics button in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Protecting... flash drive. Protecting the Software 21 Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 flash drive (capacity must be saved to save it. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Select your specific computer model. 6. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the hard drive. An html ...