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... 398661-001 * ATI HD2400 (RV610) 256-MB graphics card, one DMS559 connector 462477-001 and one S-Video connector, low profile with ATX bracket * ATI HD3650 (RV635) 512-MB graphics card, two DP 1.1a connectors, 481421-001 one dual-link...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...DH1 417562-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
... 398661-001 * ATI HD2400 (RV610) 256-MB graphics card, one DMS559 connector 462477-001 and one S-Video connector, low profile with ATX bracket * ATI HD3650 (RV635) 512-MB graphics card, two DP 1.1a connectors, 481421-001 one dual-link...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...DH1 417562-111 316904-141 158593-035 dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 2
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...devices. Allows you to set status of Embedded Security Device through OS • Smart Card BIOS Password Support • PAVP (Protect Audio Video Path) (some models), Unique Sleep State Blink Rates. enable/disable • Integrated video - enable/disable • Remote Help Connection Timeout - 5, 10, 15, 20,...to assign/modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 off/on • S5 Wake on password. Only displayed in the ...
...devices. Allows you to set status of Embedded Security Device through OS • Smart Card BIOS Password Support • PAVP (Protect Audio Video Path) (some models), Unique Sleep State Blink Rates. enable/disable • Integrated video - enable/disable • Remote Help Connection Timeout - 5, 10, 15, 20,...to assign/modify a hard drive password for PCI 12 Mouse 13 Coprocessor 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller dc7900 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, CMT Chassis 506593-002 page 3 off/on • S5 Wake on password. Only displayed in the ...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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...2. 1801-Microcode Patch Error Processor not supported by HP Insight Diagnostics. BIOS Write Protect Restricts ability to change...second pause 5 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video memory error followed by a 2 second pause 6 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video graphics error followed by a 2 second pause 7 ... flash system ROM (read only memory). Check connector for example, dc7900) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down >Restart. 2. If... board. 214-DIMM Configuration Warning Populated DIMM configura- Reseat graphics card. 2. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1796-SATA ...
...2. 1801-Microcode Patch Error Processor not supported by HP Insight Diagnostics. BIOS Write Protect Restricts ability to change...second pause 5 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video memory error followed by a 2 second pause 6 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video graphics error followed by a 2 second pause 7 ... flash system ROM (read only memory). Check connector for example, dc7900) in Windows, click Start > Shut Down >Restart. 2. If... board. 214-DIMM Configuration Warning Populated DIMM configura- Reseat graphics card. 2. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1796-SATA ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... 2. 286-based PC architecture ATA AT attachment (IDE protocol) ATAPI ATA w/packet interface extensions AVI audio-video interleaved AVGA Advanced VGA AWG American Wire Gauge (specification) BAT Basic assurance test BCD binary-coded decimal BIOS...bits per second BSP Bootstrap processor BTO Built to -digital converter ADD or ADD2 Advanced digital display (card) AGP Accelerated graphics port AHCI SATA Advanced Host controller Interface AMT Active Management Technology API application programming interface... disk read-only memory Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-3
... 2. 286-based PC architecture ATA AT attachment (IDE protocol) ATAPI ATA w/packet interface extensions AVI audio-video interleaved AVGA Advanced VGA AWG American Wire Gauge (specification) BAT Basic assurance test BCD binary-coded decimal BIOS...bits per second BSP Bootstrap processor BTO Built to -digital converter ADD or ADD2 Advanced digital display (card) AGP Accelerated graphics port AHCI SATA Advanced Host controller Interface AMT Active Management Technology API application programming interface... disk read-only memory Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-3
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... unit (SCSI) Meter Memory controller hub multimedia extensions Motion Picture Experts Group millisecond most significant bit/most significant byte multiplex motion video acceleration motion video window variable parameter/value network interface card/controller nickel-metal hydride non-maskable interrupt Non-return-to-zero inverted nanosecond nested task flag National Television Standards Committee non...
... unit (SCSI) Meter Memory controller hub multimedia extensions Motion Picture Experts Group millisecond most significant bit/most significant byte multiplex motion video acceleration motion video window variable parameter/value network interface card/controller nickel-metal hydride non-maskable interrupt Non-return-to-zero inverted nanosecond nested task flag National Television Standards Committee non...
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... Check system board problem [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 ...form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in starting fan(s). Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 System Support 4.5.3 System Status These systems provide a visual indication of system boot, ROM flash, ...
... Check system board problem [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 ...form factors and between some models, although the overall functionally is plugged in starting fan(s). Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-13 System Support 4.5.3 System Status These systems provide a visual indication of system boot, ROM flash, ...
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... (bezel) is overloaded). Install or reseat CPU. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] Pre-video graphics error. Check power supply, CPU, system board. If HD LED turns green then check voltage select switch setting or expansion...Hz Suspend state (S1) or suspend to indicate system power status. No light System dead. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual ...
... (bezel) is overloaded). Install or reseat CPU. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz [1] Pre-video graphics error. Check power supply, CPU, system board. If HD LED turns green then check voltage select switch setting or expansion...Hz Suspend state (S1) or suspend to indicate system power status. No light System dead. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-7 On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual ...
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...conditions are populated. 2. Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz 5 beeps Pre-video memory error. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz 6 beeps Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz 7 beeps PCA failure....1 Hz 3 beeps Processor not installed. On system with the following table. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Reflash ROM using the system's power LED and the system board speaker. Check power supply, CPU,... 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide
...conditions are populated. 2. Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz 5 beeps Pre-video memory error. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz 6 beeps Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 7 times @ 1 Hz 7 beeps PCA failure....1 Hz 3 beeps Processor not installed. On system with the following table. On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Reflash ROM using the system's power LED and the system board speaker. Check power supply, CPU,... 4 times @ 1 Hz None Power failure (power supply is corrected. 8-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide
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... Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video memory error. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. Check power supply, CPU, system board. 10 beeps Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz Bad option card. NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 A Error Messages and Codes A.1 Introduction...
... Blinks red 5 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video memory error. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. Check power supply, CPU, system board. 10 beeps Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz Bad option card. NOTE: Audible indications occur only for systems running HP/Compaq BIOS. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 A Error Messages and Codes A.1 Introduction...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... computer's ability to assign or modify a master or user password for hard drives. See the Desktop Management Guide for System ID entry. System Security (some models: these options are hardware dependent) ... will remain inaccessible until one drive that would otherwise be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on . Helps prevent operating system security breaches. Selecting Max will only... /O Embedded Security Device Support (some models) (enable/disable) - PAVP enables the Protected Audio Video Path in the factory and are normally set : ● Asset tag (18-byte identifier),...
... computer's ability to assign or modify a master or user password for hard drives. See the Desktop Management Guide for System ID entry. System Security (some models: these options are hardware dependent) ... will remain inaccessible until one drive that would otherwise be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on . Helps prevent operating system security breaches. Selecting Max will only... /O Embedded Security Device Support (some models) (enable/disable) - PAVP enables the Protected Audio Video Path in the factory and are normally set : ● Asset tag (18-byte identifier),...
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Enabling this feature will prevent it was on when power was lost. Enable this entry, you must enable Integrated Video (Advanced > Device Options) and Save Changes and Exit. Onboard Devices PCI Devices Allows you to set resources for or disable onboard system devices (...-specified delay to Windows NT. Execute Memory Test Restarts the computer and executes the POST memory test. (some PCI cards that spin up very slowly, so slowly that they are multiple PCI video adapters in S5. ● Processor cache (enable/disable). 14 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility These settings have...
Enabling this feature will prevent it was on when power was lost. Enable this entry, you must enable Integrated Video (Advanced > Device Options) and Save Changes and Exit. Onboard Devices PCI Devices Allows you to set resources for or disable onboard system devices (...-specified delay to Windows NT. Execute Memory Test Restarts the computer and executes the POST memory test. (some PCI cards that spin up very slowly, so slowly that they are multiple PCI video adapters in S5. ● Processor cache (enable/disable). 14 Chapter 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility These settings have...
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..., 180, 240 seconds). Some remote remediation may need option ROM space. Inserting a PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. Disabling this feature prevents the prompt from local client video). It the password is limited. Selects between VT100 and ANSI SOL terminal emulation. The emulation options...the user/administrator to lock out access to set a time limit for additional PCI cards which can cause the characters to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. When PCI Express video is configured, the user will be activated. ● Remote Help Prompt (enable...
..., 180, 240 seconds). Some remote remediation may need option ROM space. Inserting a PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. Disabling this feature prevents the prompt from local client video). It the password is limited. Selects between VT100 and ANSI SOL terminal emulation. The emulation options...the user/administrator to lock out access to set a time limit for additional PCI cards which can cause the characters to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. When PCI Express video is configured, the user will be activated. ● Remote Help Prompt (enable...
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... Technology Directed I /O (some models) (enable/disable) - Allows the user to enable/ disable the Smart Card to PAVP. PAVP enables the Protected Audio Video Path in place of system memory exclusively to be set . Selecting Max will prevent access to Factory Settings ... models) (enable/disable) - Controls the underlying processor and chipset features needed to know the Setup Password. 42 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Virtualization Technology (some protected high definition content that utilizes the Embedded Security Device. Selecting Reset disables the power-on password...
... Technology Directed I /O (some models) (enable/disable) - Allows the user to enable/ disable the Smart Card to PAVP. PAVP enables the Protected Audio Video Path in place of system memory exclusively to be set . Selecting Max will prevent access to Factory Settings ... models) (enable/disable) - Controls the underlying processor and chipset features needed to know the Setup Password. 42 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Virtualization Technology (some protected high definition content that utilizes the Embedded Security Device. Selecting Reset disables the power-on password...
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... Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace DIMMs one device at a time to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 3. Replace the graphics card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. Check if a device is causing the problem by The incorrect external removing ALL attached devices (such as power ... board. Replace the power supply adapter with a graphics card: 1. For systems with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Continue adding devices one at 135W and use the Smart ID technology before attempting to video). Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until ...
... Reseat DIMMs. 2. Replace DIMMs one device at a time to ensure all devices are functioning properly. 3. Replace the graphics card. 3. For systems with HP memory. 4. Check if a device is causing the problem by The incorrect external removing ALL attached devices (such as power ... board. Replace the power supply adapter with a graphics card: 1. For systems with the HP-supplied USDT power supply adapter. Continue adding devices one at 135W and use the Smart ID technology before attempting to video). Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... is being driven by eight beeps). Use the monitor's on -screen controls and settings. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Refer to the monitor's user documentation for more information on the on -screen menu controls to the electrical outlet. Solving Display Problems If...boot or do not hold down and you encounter display problems, see the documentation that is plugged into the graphics card connector on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more than four seconds. Bad monitor. You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver...
... is being driven by eight beeps). Use the monitor's on -screen controls and settings. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Refer to the monitor's user documentation for more information on the on -screen menu controls to the electrical outlet. Solving Display Problems If...boot or do not hold down and you encounter display problems, see the documentation that is plugged into the graphics card connector on the back of the Desktop Management Guide for more than four seconds. Bad monitor. You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver...
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...Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video graphics error. energy saver features enabled. 252 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Reseat the graphics card. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red five times, ... if a PCI or PCI Express x1 graphics card is a graphics card in the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace DIMMs one at a time to video). Cause Solution Monitor without energy saver capabilities is being used with HP memory. 4. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems (continued...
...Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video graphics error. energy saver features enabled. 252 Appendix D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Reseat the graphics card. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red five times, ... if a PCI or PCI Express x1 graphics card is a graphics card in the PCI Express x16 slot. Replace DIMMs one at a time to video). Cause Solution Monitor without energy saver capabilities is being used with HP memory. 4. Table D-6 Solving Display Problems (continued...
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...the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Check that the computer power is off while connecting the video cable. Monitor is securely connected to the graphics card and the monitor. Fluorescent lights or fans may be incorrectly adjusted. Cause Position may not be...degaussed. drivers may need adjustment. Cause Solution Monitor video cable is not centered. Replace the graphics card. Image is disconnected. CAUTION: Ensure that the graphics cable is not capable of the image. Connect the video cable between the monitor and computer. Table D-6 ...
...the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Check that the computer power is off while connecting the video cable. Monitor is securely connected to the graphics card and the monitor. Fluorescent lights or fans may be incorrectly adjusted. Cause Position may not be...degaussed. drivers may need adjustment. Cause Solution Monitor video cable is not centered. Replace the graphics card. Image is disconnected. CAUTION: Ensure that the graphics cable is not capable of the image. Connect the video cable between the monitor and computer. Table D-6 ...
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... a supported setting then restart the computer so that will assist you are using an analog VGA input connection only). Cause Solution Video resolution and refresh rate are too high. Cause Solution Monitor degaussing coil has been activated. Vibrating or rattling noise coming from inside...the synchronization, go 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 normal for some monitors to be 1. Change the monitor supports. streaking, ghosting, or ...
... a supported setting then restart the computer so that will assist you are using an analog VGA input connection only). Cause Solution Video resolution and refresh rate are too high. Cause Solution Monitor degaussing coil has been activated. Vibrating or rattling noise coming from inside...the synchronization, go 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 normal for some monitors to be 1. Change the monitor supports. streaking, ghosting, or ...
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... input power PCI Express MiniCard PCI slots on riser card PCI express slots on riser card Clear password header/jumper USB front port choke (1st) USB rear port choke (1st) 274 Appendix E System Board and Riser Board Reference Designators J42 J50 ... over dual VGA ports Display port connector DVI connector Keyboard connector, PS/2 (Closest to power supply) Mouse connector, PS/2 Stacked mouse (Top)/keyboard (Bottom) connector Video connector, VGA Primary single USB connector Secondary single USB port Microphone jack Line-in jack Line-out jack Headphone jack Volume control Double-stacked headphone...
... input power PCI Express MiniCard PCI slots on riser card PCI express slots on riser card Clear password header/jumper USB front port choke (1st) USB rear port choke (1st) 274 Appendix E System Board and Riser Board Reference Designators J42 J50 ... over dual VGA ports Display port connector DVI connector Keyboard connector, PS/2 (Closest to power supply) Mouse connector, PS/2 Stacked mouse (Top)/keyboard (Bottom) connector Video connector, VGA Primary single USB connector Secondary single USB port Microphone jack Line-in jack Line-out jack Headphone jack Volume control Double-stacked headphone...
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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...entered characters which mode works best with a remote server when initiated. ● SOL Character Echo (enable/disable). NOTE: After Integrated Video is typically used to save monitor asset information. ● NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable). The NIC option ROM takes up...the administrator to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. Selects between VT100 and ANSI SOL terminal emulation. Inserting a PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow you to remote help server or services. ● Remote Help...
...entered characters which mode works best with a remote server when initiated. ● SOL Character Echo (enable/disable). NOTE: After Integrated Video is typically used to save monitor asset information. ● NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable). The NIC option ROM takes up...the administrator to have the NIC option-ROM-enabled. Selects between VT100 and ANSI SOL terminal emulation. Inserting a PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow you to remote help server or services. ● Remote Help...