Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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...both connectors. For information 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. Rear Panel Components Figure 1-4 Rear...settings may vary by model. 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. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to the Computer Setup (F10...
...both connectors. For information 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. Rear Panel Components Figure 1-4 Rear...settings may vary by model. 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. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to the Computer Setup (F10...
Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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... The HP-supplied metric guide screws are silver and blue. Figure 2-23 Extra Hard Drive Isolation Mounting Guide Screws Location ENWW Installing Additional Drives 31 The HPsupplied 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws are black. If the media card reader has a 1394 port, connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 PCI card. ...-height drive into a half-height bay. ● You must be installed in place. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must install guide screws to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA.
... The HP-supplied metric guide screws are silver and blue. Figure 2-23 Extra Hard Drive Isolation Mounting Guide Screws Location ENWW Installing Additional Drives 31 The HPsupplied 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws are black. If the media card reader has a 1394 port, connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 PCI card. ...-height drive into a half-height bay. ● You must be installed in place. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must install guide screws to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA.
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... Modem, PCIe, 56K, Agere International 56K, includes bracket 490689-001 * Modem, PCI, 56K, Agere International 398661-001 * ATI HD2400 (RV610) 256-MB graphics card...includes bracket * Quadro NVS295 256-MB PCIe graphics card 519298-001 * HP nVidia Quadro NVS 290 256-MB graphics card, includes bracket 456137-001 *... isolation * Solenoid lock * Mouse, PS2, optical * Mouse, optical * Mouse, laser * Printer port * 2nd serial port * Modem cable * Hard drive, removable carrier * Hard drive, removable frame *Not shown LP =...dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
... Modem, PCIe, 56K, Agere International 56K, includes bracket 490689-001 * Modem, PCI, 56K, Agere International 398661-001 * ATI HD2400 (RV610) 256-MB graphics card...includes bracket * Quadro NVS295 256-MB PCIe graphics card 519298-001 * HP nVidia Quadro NVS 290 256-MB graphics card, includes bracket 456137-001 *... isolation * Solenoid lock * Mouse, PS2, optical * Mouse, optical * Mouse, laser * Printer port * 2nd serial port * Modem cable * Hard drive, removable carrier * Hard drive, removable frame *Not shown LP =...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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...) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 Bi-Directional, EPP & ECP, Output Only • Num Lock state at a preset time. Management Operations - enable/disable • SOL Keyboard (enable/disable System Hardware Interrupts IRQ System Function 0 Timer Interrupt 1 Keyboard 2 Interrupt Controller Cascade 3 Serial Port (COM B) 4 Serial Port (COM A) 5 Unused, available for PCI 6 Diskette...
...) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 Bi-Directional, EPP & ECP, Output Only • Num Lock state at a preset time. Management Operations - enable/disable • SOL Keyboard (enable/disable System Hardware Interrupts IRQ System Function 0 Timer Interrupt 1 Keyboard 2 Interrupt Controller Cascade 3 Serial Port (COM B) 4 Serial Port (COM A) 5 Unused, available for PCI 6 Diskette...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-3 Not accessible if PCI riser card field option is installed. [4] Accepts low-profile PCIe card: height = 2.5 in., length = 6.6 in. [5] Full-height PCI slots require installation of sockets Maximum memory 2 SODIMM 8 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB Serial ports 0 1 std., 1 opt. [1] 1 std., 1 opt. [1] Parallel ports 0 optional optional Drive bays: Externally accessible...
Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-3 Not accessible if PCI riser card field option is installed. [4] Accepts low-profile PCIe card: height = 2.5 in., length = 6.6 in. [5] Full-height PCI slots require installation of sockets Maximum memory 2 SODIMM 8 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB 4 DIMM 16 GB Serial ports 0 1 std., 1 opt. [1] 1 std., 1 opt. [1] Parallel ports 0 optional optional Drive bays: Externally accessible...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...headphones out ■ Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller The Q45 chipset provides a major portion of system functionality. The integrated graphics controller of PCI 2.3 slots 0 1 [3] Serial port 0 1 [4] Parallel ports 0 optional SATA interfaces 2 3 eSATA capability [2] No Yes CMT 4 DIMMs 1 1 1 3 1 [4] optonal 4 Yes Notes: [1]... a serial ATA (SATA) hard drive in this guide feature an architecture based on SFF and CMT systems can be upgraded through a 800/1066/1333-MHz Front-Side Bus (FSB) and communicates with optional adapter. 2-4 www.hp.com Technical...
...headphones out ■ Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller The Q45 chipset provides a major portion of system functionality. The integrated graphics controller of PCI 2.3 slots 0 1 [3] Serial port 0 1 [4] Parallel ports 0 optional SATA interfaces 2 3 eSATA capability [2] No Yes CMT 4 DIMMs 1 1 1 3 1 [4] optonal 4 Yes Notes: [1]... a serial ATA (SATA) hard drive in this guide feature an architecture based on SFF and CMT systems can be upgraded through a 800/1066/1333-MHz Front-Side Bus (FSB) and communicates with optional adapter. 2-4 www.hp.com Technical...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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drive) Serial Port (COM1) Interrupt Controller Parallel Port (LPT2) Parallel Port (LPT1) Parallel Port (LPT3) PCI Configuration Address (dword access only ) Reset Control Register PCI Configuration Data (byte, word, or dword access) NOTE: Assume unmarked gaps are unused, reserved, or used by functions that employ variable I /O space is enabled for sec. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Some...
drive) Serial Port (COM1) Interrupt Controller Parallel Port (LPT2) Parallel Port (LPT1) Parallel Port (LPT3) PCI Configuration Address (dword access only ) Reset Control Register PCI Configuration Data (byte, word, or dword access) NOTE: Assume unmarked gaps are unused, reserved, or used by functions that employ variable I /O space is enabled for sec. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Some...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...System Support 4.6.2 GPIO Functions ICH10 Functions The ICH10 provides various functions through GPIO ports: ■ Power/Hard drive LED control for more information regarding power management. 4-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide The occurrence of this event will, during the next boot...following functions: ■ PCI interupt request control ■ Chassis and board ID ■ Hood (cover) sensor and lock detect ■ Media card reader detect ■ S4 state indicator ■ USB port over-current detect ■ Flash security override ■ Serial port detect ■ REQn#/...
...System Support 4.6.2 GPIO Functions ICH10 Functions The ICH10 provides various functions through GPIO ports: ■ Power/Hard drive LED control for more information regarding power management. 4-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide The occurrence of this event will, during the next boot...following functions: ■ PCI interupt request control ■ Chassis and board ID ■ Hood (cover) sensor and lock detect ■ Media card reader detect ■ S4 state indicator ■ USB port over-current detect ■ Flash security override ■ Serial port detect ■ REQn#/...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...through the Setup utility to support this function. 7-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Note that asserts the PME- The wake up sequence for each event occurs as follows: Wake-On-LAN The network interface controller (NIC) can be PCI ver. 2.2 (or later) compliant to wake up ... Management Event A power management event that the PCI card must be enabled to cause the power control logic to function. Power and Signal Distribution 7.3.2 Wake Up Events The PS On signal can be asserted. Modem Ring A ring condition on a serial port can be detected by the power control logic ...
...through the Setup utility to support this function. 7-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Note that asserts the PME- The wake up sequence for each event occurs as follows: Wake-On-LAN The network interface controller (NIC) can be PCI ver. 2.2 (or later) compliant to wake up ... Management Event A power management event that the PCI card must be enabled to cause the power control logic to function. Power and Signal Distribution 7.3.2 Wake Up Events The PS On signal can be asserted. Modem Ring A ring condition on a serial port can be detected by the power control logic ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...primary, header Diskette drive connector Front panel audio header Front panel USB header Serial port, secondary, header Serial port, primary connector Serial port, primary header SATA0 (controller 1, primary master) connector (dark blue) SATA1...& CMT only SFF & CMT only SFF and CMT only 7-10 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide System Board Component Designations Component function +5 VDC LED Descriptor...USB connectors PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x16 graphics connector PCIe x4 graphics (x16) connector Parallel port Stacked ...
...primary, header Diskette drive connector Front panel audio header Front panel USB header Serial port, secondary, header Serial port, primary connector Serial port, primary header SATA0 (controller 1, primary master) connector (dark blue) SATA1...& CMT only SFF & CMT only SFF and CMT only 7-10 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide System Board Component Designations Component function +5 VDC LED Descriptor...USB connectors PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCI 2.3 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x1 connector PCIe x16 graphics connector PCIe x4 graphics (x16) connector Parallel port Stacked ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... them entirely. It does not affect the ability of the computer to 3. only needed for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you specify. This delay is sometimes needed when more time to select F10 to enter...
... them entirely. It does not affect the ability of the computer to 3. only needed for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you specify. This delay is sometimes needed when more time to select F10 to enter...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...that the setup password be entered to Disable/Notify User/Setup Password. The UUID can only be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on the system board.) System IDs Allows you to: ● Lock/unlock the Cover...Desktop Management Guide for hard drives. Smart Cover (some models) Network Service Boot Enables/disables the computer's ability to uniquely identify the system.) ● Keyboard locale setting (for example, English or German) for System ID entry. DriveLock Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for: ● Serial ports ● Parallel port...
...that the setup password be entered to Disable/Notify User/Setup Password. The UUID can only be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on the system board.) System IDs Allows you to: ● Lock/unlock the Cover...Desktop Management Guide for hard drives. Smart Cover (some models) Network Service Boot Enables/disables the computer's ability to uniquely identify the system.) ● Keyboard locale setting (for example, English or German) for System ID entry. DriveLock Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for: ● Serial ports ● Parallel port...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...panel (Computer Access Panel on page 162). 6. Remove the fan from the chassis (Front Fan Assembly on page 125). 3. Disconnect all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Expansion Cards on page 161). 5. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to its full upright position. .... Figure 8-66 Removing the system board 13. NOTE: When replacing the system board, you must also change the chassis serial number in the chassis. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 118). 2. If applicable, disconnect the serial port from the system board. 9.
...panel (Computer Access Panel on page 162). 6. Remove the fan from the chassis (Front Fan Assembly on page 125). 3. Disconnect all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Expansion Cards on page 161). 5. Remove the seven screws that secure the system board to its full upright position. .... Figure 8-66 Removing the system board 13. NOTE: When replacing the system board, you must also change the chassis serial number in the chassis. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 118). 2. If applicable, disconnect the serial port from the system board. 9.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. To disable the Drivelock feature, enter Computer Setup, change Storage > Storage Options > SATA Emulation back to proper version. 2. If the error device and the system or PCI Express Link reoccurs, the device may not work with this could not be used in RAID mode. Remove any serial port expansion...
... http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. To disable the Drivelock feature, enter Computer Setup, change Storage > Storage Options > SATA Emulation back to proper version. 2. If the error device and the system or PCI Express Link reoccurs, the device may not work with this could not be used in RAID mode. Remove any serial port expansion...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... J82 J83 J101 J103 J105 J9020-J9029 J9030-J9034 JP49/E49 L1 L2 PCI Express x4 graphics slot First parallel port Second parallel port Double-stacked parallel port, Top = Port B, Bottom = Port A Parallel port over single Serial Port Parallel port over Serial Port and Video Port Parallel port over dual VGA ports Display port connector DVI connector Keyboard connector, PS/2 (Closest to power supply) Mouse connector...
... J82 J83 J101 J103 J105 J9020-J9029 J9030-J9034 JP49/E49 L1 L2 PCI Express x4 graphics slot First parallel port Second parallel port Double-stacked parallel port, Top = Port B, Bottom = Port A Parallel port over single Serial Port Parallel port over Serial Port and Video Port Parallel port over dual VGA ports Display port connector DVI connector Keyboard connector, PS/2 (Closest to power supply) Mouse connector...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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L3 USB rear port choke (2nd) L4 USB rear port choke (3rd) L5 USB front port choke (2nd) P1 P/S connector (20 or 24 pin) P2 Second P/S connector (as required) P3 Processor 12V header P4 Secondary Processor 12V header P5 Main Power/... front panel audio P24 Header for front panel USB P25 Internal USB connector 1 P26 Internal USB connector 2 P27 MultiBay header P29 SCSI LED connector P30 PCI extender slot (female) P40 Blade PC graphics connector (outboard) P41 Blade PC graphics connector (inboard) P52 Second serial port connector 275
L3 USB rear port choke (2nd) L4 USB rear port choke (3rd) L5 USB front port choke (2nd) P1 P/S connector (20 or 24 pin) P2 Second P/S connector (as required) P3 Processor 12V header P4 Secondary Processor 12V header P5 Main Power/... front panel audio P24 Header for front panel USB P25 Internal USB connector 1 P26 Internal USB connector 2 P27 MultiBay header P29 SCSI LED connector P30 PCI extender slot (female) P40 Blade PC graphics connector (outboard) P41 Blade PC graphics connector (inboard) P52 Second serial port connector 275
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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... (left and right) keys to select the Advanced > Device Options menu and set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you to reconfigure IRQ settings for advanced users) (continued) ◦ On-allows you to specify...
... (left and right) keys to select the Advanced > Device Options menu and set resources for or disable onboard system devices (diskette controller, serial port, or parallel port). ● Lists currently installed PCI devices and their IRQ settings. ● Allows you to reconfigure IRQ settings for advanced users) (continued) ◦ On-allows you to specify...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...Device in PCI Express slot failed to initialize There is about to fail. (Some hard drives 1. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1155-Serial Port Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are ... Options > SATA 54 Appendix A POST Error Messages ENWW Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. (Available at http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1720-SMART Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure...
...Device in PCI Express slot failed to initialize There is about to fail. (Some hard drives 1. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1155-Serial Port Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are ... Options > SATA 54 Appendix A POST Error Messages ENWW Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. (Available at http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1720-SMART Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure...
Desktop Management Guide
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...This feature is supported on password See the Desktop Management Guide for : ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network ...controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (some models) ● SATA0 ● SATA1 (some models) ● SATA2 (some models) ● SATA3 (some models) ● eSATA (some models only. Setup Password requires that the setup password be either a PCI...
...This feature is supported on password See the Desktop Management Guide for : ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network ...controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded security device (some models) ● SATA0 ● SATA1 (some models) ● SATA2 (some models) ● SATA3 (some models) ● eSATA (some models only. Setup Password requires that the setup password be either a PCI...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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... on HP Business Desktops. Unrecognized devices in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after a system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation. Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications...
... on HP Business Desktops. Unrecognized devices in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after a system resumes from Sleep or Hibernation. Upgrade Anomaly: Windows 7 Beta Upgrade is extremely slow Description: When selecting the Upgrade option during Windows 7 installation, process stalls or is run, PCI Serial Port will not function after installing Windows 7 Beta Description:, PCI Serial Port, PCI Simple Communications...