Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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... about setting the boot VGA controller, refer to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. The monitor connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time. The Line-in audio connector can be changed in the... audio driver's control panel. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide. 4 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Some settings may vary by model. Rear Panel Components...
... about setting the boot VGA controller, refer to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. The monitor connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time. The Line-in audio connector can be changed in the... audio driver's control panel. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide. 4 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Some settings may vary by model. Rear Panel Components...
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...removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 4. To remove, replace, or add an expansion card: 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Disconnect the power cord ...Table 2-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot. For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slots.
...removable media, such as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 4. To remove, replace, or add an expansion card: 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Disconnect the power cord ...Table 2-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot. For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slots.
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... DP 1.1a connector, one 483951-001 dual-link DVI connector, includes bracket * Quadro NVS295 256-MB PCIe graphics card 519298-001 * HP nVidia Quadro NVS 290 256-MB graphics card, includes bracket 456137-001 * Broadcom NetXtreme Gbit Ethernet Plus NIC 488293-001 * NIC, GB, Intel PRO/1000, PCIe, full-height 398754-001 * Intel Gigabit NIC...-001 392414-001 198220-001 444873-001 444872-001 316904-065 316920-335 316904-241 316904-AR1 382848-DH1 417562-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
... DP 1.1a connector, one 483951-001 dual-link DVI connector, includes bracket * Quadro NVS295 256-MB PCIe graphics card 519298-001 * HP nVidia Quadro NVS 290 256-MB graphics card, includes bracket 456137-001 * Broadcom NetXtreme Gbit Ethernet Plus NIC 488293-001 * NIC, GB, Intel PRO/1000, PCIe, full-height 398754-001 * Intel Gigabit NIC...-001 392414-001 198220-001 444873-001 444872-001 316904-065 316920-335 316904-241 316904-AR1 382848-DH1 417562-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... Internal FDD Setup Utilities Security Option Prevents use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. 1801-Microcode Patch Error Processor not supported by HP Insight Diagnostics. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1796-SATA Cabling Error One or more SATA devices are in Windows,...ROM BIOS. 1. USB Controller Allows you are improperly attached. Check keyboard connection or keys. Check connector for example, dc7900) in the root directory. Reseat graphics card. 2. Detects Imminent Failure 1. Ensure SATA connectors are provided by the Setup Utility (in the unlikely event of ...
... Internal FDD Setup Utilities Security Option Prevents use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2. 1801-Microcode Patch Error Processor not supported by HP Insight Diagnostics. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1796-SATA Cabling Error One or more SATA devices are in Windows,...ROM BIOS. 1. USB Controller Allows you are improperly attached. Check keyboard connection or keys. Check connector for example, dc7900) in the root directory. Reseat graphics card. 2. Detects Imminent Failure 1. Ensure SATA connectors are provided by the Setup Utility (in the unlikely event of ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... in this guide refer to highlight differential data. The appendices contain general data such as error codes and information about HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC personal computers that feature Intel processors and the Intel Q45 Express chipset. This guide can be used to the ... A color monitor will also allow the user to view the color shading used either as keyboards, graphics cards, and communications adapters. at the following online sources: ■ HP Corporation: www.hp.com ■ Intel Corporation: www.intel.com ■ Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO): www...
... in this guide refer to highlight differential data. The appendices contain general data such as error codes and information about HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC personal computers that feature Intel processors and the Intel Q45 Express chipset. This guide can be used to the ... A color monitor will also allow the user to view the color shading used either as keyboards, graphics cards, and communications adapters. at the following online sources: ■ HP Corporation: www.hp.com ■ Intel Corporation: www.intel.com ■ Serial ATA International Organization (SATA-IO): www...
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... [3], Memory error (pre-video) Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz [1] 5 Check DIMMs, system board Video error Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] 6 Check graphics card or system board PCA failure detected by BIOS Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz [1] 7 (pre-video) Replace system board Invalid ROM checksum error Blinks red 8 times @... Typical cooling conditions include the following: 1. Hot processor-ASIC directs Speed Control logic to disk Off - Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 Normal-Low fan speed. 2. clear None None S5: Soft off . Hot power supply-Power supply increases speed...
... [3], Memory error (pre-video) Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz [1] 5 Check DIMMs, system board Video error Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] 6 Check graphics card or system board PCA failure detected by BIOS Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz [1] 7 (pre-video) Replace system board Invalid ROM checksum error Blinks red 8 times @... Typical cooling conditions include the following: 1. Hot processor-ASIC directs Speed Control logic to disk Off - Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 Normal-Low fan speed. 2. clear None None S5: Soft off . Hot power supply-Power supply increases speed...
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...SFF and CMT systems include two PCIe graphics slots for upgrading the graphics controller by: ■ Installing a PCIe x16 graphics card in the PCIe x16 graphics slot, which disables the integrated graphics controller ■ Installing a PCIe x4 graphics card in the PCIe x4 slot (x16... support in which the integrated graphics controller can be re-enabled through the BIOS settings This chapter covers the following subjects: ■ Functional description (6.2) ■ Display Modes (6.3) ■ Upgrading (6.4) ■ Monitor connectors (6.5) Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-1
...SFF and CMT systems include two PCIe graphics slots for upgrading the graphics controller by: ■ Installing a PCIe x16 graphics card in the PCIe x16 graphics slot, which disables the integrated graphics controller ■ Installing a PCIe x4 graphics card in the PCIe x4 slot (x16... support in which the integrated graphics controller can be re-enabled through the BIOS settings This chapter covers the following subjects: ■ Functional description (6.2) ■ Display Modes (6.3) ■ Upgrading (6.4) ■ Monitor connectors (6.5) Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-1
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...unit: ✎ If a PCIe graphics controller card is as follows: 1. A PCIe x16 card installed in the PCIe x4/x16 slot... x16 graphics slot, the BIOS will be disabled by default, but can be enabled. Integrated Graphics Subsystem ...graphics controller card is installed in an SFF or CMT simultaneously to x4 operation. ✎ Two PCIe graphics can be re-enabled through the operating system. 2. Install the graphics card into the PCIe x16 graphics... systems also include a PCIe x16 graphics connector that specifically supports a PCIe x16 graphics card and a PCIe x16 connector that provides...
...unit: ✎ If a PCIe graphics controller card is as follows: 1. A PCIe x16 card installed in the PCIe x4/x16 slot... x16 graphics slot, the BIOS will be disabled by default, but can be enabled. Integrated Graphics Subsystem ...graphics controller card is installed in an SFF or CMT simultaneously to x4 operation. ✎ Two PCIe graphics can be re-enabled through the operating system. 2. Install the graphics card into the PCIe x16 graphics... systems also include a PCIe x16 graphics connector that specifically supports a PCIe x16 graphics card and a PCIe x16 connector that provides...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. NOTE: [1] Will be ...Beeps stop after 5 cycles. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz [1] PCA failure. Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz [1] Bad option card. Power and Signal Distribution A dual-color LED located on the front panel (bezel) ...
...Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. NOTE: [1] Will be ...Beeps stop after 5 cycles. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz [1] PCA failure. Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz [1] Bad option card. Power and Signal Distribution A dual-color LED located on the front panel (bezel) ...
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...fan operation, and CPU heat sink. Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Reflash ROM using the system's power LED and the system board speaker. Blinks red...10 times @ 1 Hz 10 beeps Bad option card. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Check/replace system board. Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. NOTE: Audible indications...
...fan operation, and CPU heat sink. Blinks red 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Reflash ROM using the system's power LED and the system board speaker. Blinks red...10 times @ 1 Hz 10 beeps Bad option card. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Check/replace system board. Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. NOTE: Audible indications...
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... (CPU power connector P3). 5 beeps Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video memory error. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. 7 beeps Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz PCA failure. NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Beep/Power LED Codes Beeps Power LED Probable Cause 2 beeps Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz Processor thermal...
... (CPU power connector P3). 5 beeps Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video memory error. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. 7 beeps Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz PCA failure. NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Beep/Power LED Codes Beeps Power LED Probable Cause 2 beeps Blinks red 2 times @ 1 Hz Processor thermal...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... is downshifted to a x4 slot. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on page 63). 2. Expansion Cards 79 Figure 7-14 Expansion Slot Locations Table 7-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is... (Preparation for Disassembly on the back of the computer chassis. Remove the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 70). 3. For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slots.
... is downshifted to a x4 slot. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on page 63). 2. Expansion Cards 79 Figure 7-14 Expansion Slot Locations Table 7-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI Express x16 expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is... (Preparation for Disassembly on the back of the computer chassis. Remove the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on page 70). 3. For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slots.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slots. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on page 118). 2. Expansion Cards The computer has one PCI expansion slot... Slot Locations Table 8-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is available from HP. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the back of the computer chassis. 132 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures...
For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slots. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on page 118). 2. Expansion Cards The computer has one PCI expansion slot... Slot Locations Table 8-2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is available from HP. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on the back of the computer chassis. 132 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...circuitry or floppy drive circuitry incorrect. 1. Replace the system board. 605-Diskette Drive Type Error Mismatch in drive type. 1. Reseat the graphics card (if applicable). 2. chassis fan. 2. Disconnect any other diskette controller devices (tape drives). 2. Reconnect the keyboard with the latest BIOS... audio harness has been detached or Reconnect or replace front audio harness. POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages 229 Replace the graphics card (if possible). 510-Flash Screen Image Corrupted Flash Screen image has errors. Clear CMOS. 3. Table C-1 Numeric Codes and...
...circuitry or floppy drive circuitry incorrect. 1. Replace the system board. 605-Diskette Drive Type Error Mismatch in drive type. 1. Reseat the graphics card (if applicable). 2. chassis fan. 2. Disconnect any other diskette controller devices (tape drives). 2. Reconnect the keyboard with the latest BIOS... audio harness has been detached or Reconnect or replace front audio harness. POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages 229 Replace the graphics card (if possible). 510-Flash Screen Image Corrupted Flash Screen image has errors. Clear CMOS. 3. Table C-1 Numeric Codes and...
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... the system board. 234 Appendix C POST Error Messages Power on the system board. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Red Power LED flashes seven 7 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. power supply ...problem is solved. Check if a device is causing the problem by a two second pause. Reseat DIMMs. 2. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the graphics card. 3. System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to isolate the faulty module. 3. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible...
... the system board. 234 Appendix C POST Error Messages Power on the system board. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Red Power LED flashes seven 7 times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. power supply ...problem is solved. Check if a device is causing the problem by a two second pause. Reseat DIMMs. 2. For systems with HP memory. 4. Replace the graphics card. 3. System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to isolate the faulty module. 3. Table C-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible...
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...accept the same horizontal scan resolution chosen. icon and select the Settings tab. Cause Solution The inserted media card has boot capability. Monitor settings in graphics card connector, plug the monitor cable into the wrong connector. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section... Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by the system. Press any unsaved data. Computer is plugged into the graphics card connector on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more information on the on -screen menu controls to the electrical outlet. CAUTION: When ...
...accept the same horizontal scan resolution chosen. icon and select the Settings tab. Cause Solution The inserted media card has boot capability. Monitor settings in graphics card connector, plug the monitor cable into the wrong connector. See the "Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode" section... Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by the system. Press any unsaved data. Computer is plugged into the graphics card connector on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more information on the on -screen menu controls to the electrical outlet. CAUTION: When ...
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...Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Monitor does not function properly when used with energy saver features. Replace DIMMs one at a time to video). Reseat the graphics card. Blank screen and the power...memory error. 1. Replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. Cause Solution Monitor without energy saver capabilities is a graphics card in Computer Setup if a PCI or PCI Express x1 graphics card is installed, but it cannot be enabled after installing...
...Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Monitor does not function properly when used with energy saver features. Replace DIMMs one at a time to video). Reseat the graphics card. Blank screen and the power...memory error. 1. Replace the system board. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. Cause Solution Monitor without energy saver capabilities is a graphics card in Computer Setup if a PCI or PCI Express x1 graphics card is installed, but it cannot be enabled after installing...
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...be loaded. Degauss the monitor. Cause Position may be set properly. Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to the graphics card and the monitor. Change requested resolution. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is off while connecting the video ... adjusted. Cause Solution Monitor video cable is broken up, rolls, jitters, or flashes. The picture is disconnected. Replace the graphics card. Refer to the documentation that the computer power is in the upgrade kit. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems (continued) Dim characters...
...be loaded. Degauss the monitor. Cause Position may be set properly. Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Position to the graphics card and the monitor. Change requested resolution. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is off while connecting the video ... adjusted. Cause Solution Monitor video cable is broken up, rolls, jitters, or flashes. The picture is disconnected. Replace the graphics card. Refer to the documentation that the computer power is in the upgrade kit. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems (continued) Dim characters...
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... are set higher than what the Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. settings to correctly interpret the output synchronization of the graphics card. 2. It is normal for the degaussing coil to the following Web site, select the appropriate monitor, and download either SP32347 or SP32202...: http://www.hp.com/support Graphics card is not seated properly or is powered on -screen display menu. It is normal for some monitors to make a clicking noise ...
... are set higher than what the Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. settings to correctly interpret the output synchronization of the graphics card. 2. It is normal for the degaussing coil to the following Web site, select the appropriate monitor, and download either SP32347 or SP32202...: http://www.hp.com/support Graphics card is not seated properly or is powered on -screen display menu. It is normal for some monitors to make a clicking noise ...
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... system to determine if you are using the correct memory modules and to resolve the resource conflict. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. ...ports. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. 4. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the computer are codes for specific problems. 3. Replace DIMMs one at a time to the DIMMs or the system board, you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. Replace the graphics card. 3.
... system to determine if you are using the correct memory modules and to resolve the resource conflict. Replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Power LED flashes Red six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. ...ports. Review the documentation that came with HP memory. 4. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the computer are codes for specific problems. 3. Replace DIMMs one at a time to the DIMMs or the system board, you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer Support. Replace the graphics card. 3.