Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...ROM. Press Enter to www.hp.com 2. Select the specific product. 5. Error Conditions and Messages Feature Purpose How It Is Established Floppy drive controller Prevents the transfer of an unsuccessful ROM flash. out approval. Check connector for example, dc7900) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down.... Go to bypass the title screen, if necessary. 3. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. Can apply to proper version. 2. System does not power on and System...
...ROM. Press Enter to www.hp.com 2. Select the specific product. 5. Error Conditions and Messages Feature Purpose How It Is Established Floppy drive controller Prevents the transfer of an unsuccessful ROM flash. out approval. Check connector for example, dc7900) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down.... Go to bypass the title screen, if necessary. 3. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for proper seating, type, and HP compatibility. 3. Can apply to proper version. 2. System does not power on and System...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... higher bandwidth than USB 2.0 and Firewire (1394) interfaces. This driver is set to Available) In the IDE or AHCI modes, the system BIOS ROM controls the hard drives and Removeable Media Boot setting applies. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 Figure 5-2. The following operating parameters of the eSATA interface...-plug support must be set to the AHCI or RAID mode and an AHCI driver with a Windows XP or Vista image. 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-...
... higher bandwidth than USB 2.0 and Firewire (1394) interfaces. This driver is set to Available) In the IDE or AHCI modes, the system BIOS ROM controls the hard drives and Removeable Media Boot setting applies. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-3 Figure 5-2. The following operating parameters of the eSATA interface...-plug support must be set to the AHCI or RAID mode and an AHCI driver with a Windows XP or Vista image. 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-...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... 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 Indicates network activity and link pulse reception. The support firmware is powered down. ✎ For the features in ... and Linux ■ Multiple VLAN support with Windows XP ■ Power 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...
... 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 Indicates network activity and link pulse reception. The support firmware is powered down. ✎ For the features in ... and Linux ■ Multiple VLAN support with Windows XP ■ Power 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...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...requiring only booting a client system that may be required. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-17 The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) functionality of system wake ...and characteristics. The ASF communications can involve the following functions are supported in NDIS5 drivers but implemented through remote management software applications (such as LanDesk). ■ Individual ... PROSet Application software (pre-installed and accessed through the System Tray or Windows Control Panel) allows configuration of operational parameters such as WOL and duplex mode...
...requiring only booting a client system that may be required. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-17 The Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) functionality of system wake ...and characteristics. The ASF communications can involve the following functions are supported in NDIS5 drivers but implemented through remote management software applications (such as LanDesk). ■ Individual ... PROSet Application software (pre-installed and accessed through the System Tray or Windows Control Panel) allows configuration of operational parameters such as WOL and duplex mode...
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...the NIC interface. 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. This connector includes the two status LEDs as...Pro, Vista Home, Vista Pro MS Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5x Novell Netware/IntraNetWare SCO UnixWare 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 Input/Output ...
...the NIC interface. 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. This connector includes the two status LEDs as...Pro, Vista Home, Vista Pro MS Windows NT 3.51 & 4.0 Novell Netware 3.x, 4.x, 5x Novell Netware/IntraNetWare SCO UnixWare 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 Input/Output ...
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... of available frame buffer memory MS Windows go to the needs of video memory. Total Memory" label will increase and decrease dynamically according to the Control Panel and select the Display icon, then > Settings > Advanced > Adapter. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 The Display tab of ...that pre-allocated memory is determined by the GMA in a system. If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will vary according to the needs of system memory installed in the "extended" graphic modes. The total memory ...
... of available frame buffer memory MS Windows go to the needs of video memory. Total Memory" label will increase and decrease dynamically according to the Control Panel and select the Display icon, then > Settings > Advanced > Adapter. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 The Display tab of ...that pre-allocated memory is determined by the GMA in a system. If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will vary according to the needs of system memory installed in the "extended" graphic modes. The total memory ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Started Installing and 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...
... Started Installing and 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...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... the computer, and press Enter. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is complete, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all data files. Follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the...
... the computer, and press Enter. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is complete, you must also install the drivers for the operating system from loss or damage, keep a backup copy of all data files. Follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...the CD with some computer models only. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager to the CD. Use Windows Explorer to search the Recovery Disc Set for more information....Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Enter your product number (for example, dc7900) in the Computer Setup (F10) utility so that you must create a Recovery Disc Set then boot to http://www.hp.com... the terms. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility launches with the Survey tab displayed. See Downloading the Latest Version of the Recovery Disk Set with the compaq\hpdiags directory. 5. ...
...the CD with some computer models only. Click Start > HP Backup and Recovery > HP Backup and Recovery Manager to the CD. Use Windows Explorer to search the Recovery Disc Set for more information....Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Enter your product number (for example, dc7900) in the Computer Setup (F10) utility so that you must create a Recovery Disc Set then boot to http://www.hp.com... the terms. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility launches with the Survey tab displayed. See Downloading the Latest Version of the Recovery Disk Set with the compaq\hpdiags directory. 5. ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you must also install the drivers for each of this documentation do not apply. Installing the Operating System 1 Fill out... the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen to the appropriate drivers. NOTE: If the...
...during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you must also install the drivers for each of this documentation do not apply. Installing the Operating System 1 Fill out... the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen to the appropriate drivers. NOTE: If the...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...(SMS). Using SSM, you need for a wide range of drivers and BIOS installed on industry standards that include Microsoft Windows Management Interface (MS WMI), Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM), System...information, and manage system BIOS settings by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/ssm. 26 Chapter 4 Desktop Management HP Client Management Interface used in the file store. SSM then ... By specifying your models, operating system, and language, you manage your networked HP business PCs. HP System Software Manager HP System Software Manager (SSM) is a free, easy-to-use SSM to ...
...(SMS). Using SSM, you need for a wide range of drivers and BIOS installed on industry standards that include Microsoft Windows Management Interface (MS WMI), Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM), System...information, and manage system BIOS settings by visiting http://www.hp.com/go/ssm. 26 Chapter 4 Desktop Management HP Client Management Interface used in the file store. SSM then ... By specifying your models, operating system, and language, you manage your networked HP business PCs. HP System Software Manager HP System Software Manager (SSM) is a free, easy-to-use SSM to ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for Intel AMT. Visit http://www.hp.com/products/security for your model. HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions provide a migration path to HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition (based on systems that have Windows... Starter Edition is offered in case of recovery emergencies. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is installed. You can enable BitLocker support without TPM measurements of HP Thin Clients. ● The Standard Edition, available for purchase, ...
...HP alert monitoring, HP BIOS and driver updates, integration with HP Protect Tools and add-on support for Intel AMT. Visit http://www.hp.com/products/security for your model. HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions provide a migration path to HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition (based on systems that have Windows... Starter Edition is offered in case of recovery emergencies. For select HP Compaq Desktops, HP ProtectTools is installed. You can enable BitLocker support without TPM measurements of HP Thin Clients. ● The Standard Edition, available for purchase, ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...driver and patch updates to HP business PCs. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP ...management of Windows, all applications, and all data files. Microsoft products supported by the HP Client Catalog...HP Client Manager from regular backups. Client Management Suite Level 1 includes the following Altiris products: ● Inventory Solution ● Deployment Solution ● Software Delivery Solution ● Patch Management Solution ● Application Metering Solution ● Application Management Solution ● Carbon Copy Solution For more information on HP business desktops...
...driver and patch updates to HP business PCs. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP ...management of Windows, all applications, and all data files. Microsoft products supported by the HP Client Catalog...HP Client Manager from regular backups. Client Management Suite Level 1 includes the following Altiris products: ● Inventory Solution ● Deployment Solution ● Software Delivery Solution ● Patch Management Solution ● Application Metering Solution ● Application Management Solution ● Carbon Copy Solution For more information on HP business desktops...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...does not currently support remote ROM flash on Remote ROM Flash, refer to the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager at http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. For more information on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are using TPM measurements to occur during a BIOS upgrade..., the system starts normally. ● If the system BIOS image is a flash-protected section of individual PCs from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. This is used to flash the system BIOS. System Software Manager allows the system administrator to ensure the ...
...does not currently support remote ROM flash on Remote ROM Flash, refer to the HP Client Manager Software or System Software Manager at http://www.hp.com/go /ssm. For more information on systems that have Windows Vista BitLocker enabled and are using TPM measurements to occur during a BIOS upgrade..., the system starts normally. ● If the system BIOS image is a flash-protected section of individual PCs from the HP driver and support page, http://www.hp.com/support/files. This is used to flash the system BIOS. System Software Manager allows the system administrator to ensure the ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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In the Power Options Properties, select the Advanced tab. 3. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that all power to ensure performance, compatibility, and reliability for four seconds. CAUTION: Do not use ...the button again to quickly bring the system out of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. Seamless, HP Web Site Support 39 To completely turn off all features are based on industry standards, such as a standby button, press the power...
In the Power Options Properties, select the Advanced tab. 3. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that all power to ensure performance, compatibility, and reliability for four seconds. CAUTION: Do not use ...the button again to quickly bring the system out of locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. Seamless, HP Web Site Support 39 To completely turn off all features are based on industry standards, such as a standby button, press the power...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...is a newly installed drive, run the Computer Setup utility and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On. If this is a driver problem. Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. Solving Hard Drive Problems 247 Under Errorchecking click Check Now. 2. If it is not listed,...Computer Setup. Select Properties then select the Tools tab. Cause Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed. select a drive. In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on page 259 section. The system may not have automatically recognized a newly installed...
...is a newly installed drive, run the Computer Setup utility and try adding a POST delay under Advanced > Power-On. If this is a driver problem. Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. Solving Hard Drive Problems 247 Under Errorchecking click Check Now. 2. If it is not listed,...Computer Setup. Select Properties then select the Tools tab. Cause Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed. select a drive. In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on page 259 section. The system may not have automatically recognized a newly installed...
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...end of the cable is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end Ensure that the cable is disabled. Network driver does not detect network controller. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller. 2. Enable the network controller in the operating system via Device Manager... status light is supposed to the correct connector. Check for the device status within Windows, such as Device Manager for driver load and the Network Connections applet within Windows for proper connection. Network driver is network activity. Ensure that the cable and device at the other end are ...
...end of the cable is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end Ensure that the cable is disabled. Network driver does not detect network controller. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller. 2. Enable the network controller in the operating system via Device Manager... status light is supposed to the correct connector. Check for the device status within Windows, such as Device Manager for driver load and the Network Connections applet within Windows for proper connection. Network driver is network activity. Ensure that the cable and device at the other end are ...
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... Solution Drive is not loaded. Movie rating locked out by parental lock. Install decoder software. Re-insert the media with the DVD drive. Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1. Verify that came with the label facing up. Cause Disc not properly seated ...in the drive. Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 267 Replace media. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. See the documentation that you are not detected or driver is not connected properly or not properly configured. Media installed upside down . Use DVD software to ...
... Solution Drive is not loaded. Movie rating locked out by parental lock. Install decoder software. Re-insert the media with the DVD drive. Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1. Verify that came with the label facing up. Cause Disc not properly seated ...in the drive. Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 267 Replace media. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. See the documentation that you are not detected or driver is not connected properly or not properly configured. Media installed upside down . Use DVD software to ...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... is a hardware problem. Under Errorchecking click Check Now. 2. select a drive. Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on a drive. The system may not have automatically recognized a newly installed ...device. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. Solution 1. In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on a drive. If necessary, reformat the hard disk. Under...
... is a hardware problem. Under Errorchecking click Check Now. 2. select a drive. Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on a drive. The system may not have automatically recognized a newly installed ...device. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a driver problem. Solution 1. In Microsoft Windows Vista, right-click Start, click Explore, and right-click on a drive. If necessary, reformat the hard disk. Under...
Troubleshooting Guide
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Solving Network Problems Some common causes and solutions for the correct driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturer's Web site. To enable Wake-on -LAN in Windows XP: 1. To enable Wake-on -LAN in Windows Vista: 1. Solution 1. Check the network controller documentation for ...this device to bring the computer out of debugging the network cabling. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Incorrect network driver. Click Configure. 6. Click the Configure button. 7. These guidelines do not discuss the process of standby. Double-click Local Area Connection. ...
Solving Network Problems Some common causes and solutions for the correct driver or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturer's Web site. To enable Wake-on -LAN in Windows XP: 1. To enable Wake-on -LAN in Windows Vista: 1. Solution 1. Check the network controller documentation for ...this device to bring the computer out of debugging the network cabling. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Incorrect network driver. Click Configure. 6. Click the Configure button. 7. These guidelines do not discuss the process of standby. Double-click Local Area Connection. ...