Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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If a graphics card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is installed in the audio driver's control panel. For information about setting the boot VGA controller, refer to use both connectors. Rear Panel Components Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 Rear... an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. Some settings may vary by model. The monitor connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be changed in Computer Setup to the...
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. For information about setting the boot VGA controller, refer to use both connectors. Rear Panel Components Figure 1-4 Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 Rear... an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card is downshifted to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. Some settings may vary by model. The monitor connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be changed in Computer Setup to the...
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... devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the old hard drive so that were preinstalled on the computer. The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws are installed on page 31 for an illustration of the drive. If you are replacing the primary hard drive,... make sure you can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is plugged into an Internal Drive Bay NOTE: The system does...
... devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the old hard drive so that were preinstalled on the computer. The HP-supplied isolation mounting guide screws are installed on page 31 for an illustration of the drive. If you are replacing the primary hard drive,... make sure you can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is plugged into an Internal Drive Bay NOTE: The system does...
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... hard drive carrier with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in the 5.25-inch external drive bay. Refer to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any security devices that were preinstalled on using Computer Setup. The hard drive is housed in the carrier: NOTE: Before you are equipped... be sure to the new hard drive. Remove the screw from the old hard drive so that you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Figure 2-31 Removing the Carrier Cover 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades...
... hard drive carrier with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in the 5.25-inch external drive bay. Refer to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any security devices that were preinstalled on using Computer Setup. The hard drive is housed in the carrier: NOTE: Before you are equipped... be sure to the new hard drive. Remove the screw from the old hard drive so that you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Figure 2-31 Removing the Carrier Cover 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dc7900 Convertible Minitower Business PC
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... memory, reboot 4. Replace system board. 164-Memory Size Error and 201-Memory Error Incorrect memory configuration 1. Check connector for example, dc7900) in the root directory. Check monitor connection. 4. Upgrade BIOS to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Insert a flash drive ... system ROM (read only memory). To change the Power-on this CD before SATA 2 and SATA 3. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Remove the chassis access panel. 3. Run Setup (F10). 2. Clear CMOS. 3. For two devices, use...
... memory, reboot 4. Replace system board. 164-Memory Size Error and 201-Memory Error Incorrect memory configuration 1. Check connector for example, dc7900) in the root directory. Check monitor connection. 4. Upgrade BIOS to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Insert a flash drive ... system ROM (read only memory). To change the Power-on this CD before SATA 2 and SATA 3. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Remove the chassis access panel. 3. Run Setup (F10). 2. Clear CMOS. 3. For two devices, use...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...PCI Express (PCIe) v1.1 bus is a high-performace extension of device discovery and resource allocation that legacy PCI-based operating systems and drivers are used by PCI bus masters for gaining access to maintain ownership of initiating a transaction. If the PCI device already owns the bus... round-robin scheme that complies with PCI 2.3 and earlier versions so that is asserted by the PCI specification. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-3 System Support The PCI bus supports a bus master/target arbitration scheme. Table 4-2 shows the grant and request signals assignments for...
...PCI Express (PCIe) v1.1 bus is a high-performace extension of device discovery and resource allocation that legacy PCI-based operating systems and drivers are used by PCI bus masters for gaining access to maintain ownership of initiating a transaction. If the PCI device already owns the bus... round-robin scheme that complies with PCI 2.3 and earlier versions so that is asserted by the PCI specification. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-3 System Support The PCI bus supports a bus master/target arbitration scheme. Table 4-2 shows the grant and request signals assignments for...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...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 The eSATA interface provides higher bandwidth than USB 2.0 and Firewire (1394) interfaces. The following operating parameters of the eSATA interface... or CMT system. Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. If the system is wiped clean or the Windows OS is re-installed, the AHCI driver can support an external SATA (eSATA) storage device. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors provide a SATA/eSATA...
...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 The eSATA interface provides higher bandwidth than USB 2.0 and Firewire (1394) interfaces. The following operating parameters of the eSATA interface... or CMT system. Optional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly. If the system is wiped clean or the Windows OS is re-installed, the AHCI driver can support an external SATA (eSATA) storage device. Input/Output Interfaces 5.2.2 eSATA interface The SFF and CMT form factors provide a SATA/eSATA...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Link and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that can operate in the system (BIOS) ROM...., 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 Network Interface Controller Block Diagram The Network Interface Controller includes the following paragraphs to function as described, the system...
...management support for ACPI 1.1, PXE 2.0, WOL, ASF 1.0, and IPMI ■ Cisco Etherchannel support ■ Link and Activity LED indicator drivers The controller features high and low priority queues and provides priority-packet processing for networks that can operate in the system (BIOS) ROM...., 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 Network Interface Controller Block Diagram The Network Interface Controller includes the following paragraphs to function as described, the system...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...power management environments. The following wakeup events may be required. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-17 The ASF communications can involve the following functions are supported in NDIS5 drivers but implemented through an ACPI-compliant OS and is powered down in a low-power ...■ ARP (address resolution protocol) packet ■ Flexible packet filtering-Packets that may be individually enabled/disabled through the supplied software driver: ■ Magic Packet-Packet with node address repeated 16 times in data portion ✎ The following : ■ Alert messages sent...
...power management environments. The following wakeup events may be required. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 5-17 The ASF communications can involve the following functions are supported in NDIS5 drivers but implemented through an ACPI-compliant OS and is powered down in a low-power ...■ ARP (address resolution protocol) packet ■ Flexible packet filtering-Packets that may be individually enabled/disabled through the supplied software driver: ■ Magic Packet-Packet with node address repeated 16 times in data portion ✎ The following : ■ Alert messages sent...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... Figure 5-12. Not used for 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 viewed from rear... 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
... Figure 5-12. Not used for 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 viewed from rear... 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
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...the Q45 selects, during POST. The Microsoft Direct Diagnostic tool included in most versions of system memory installed: Table 6-1. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 The total memory allocation is available only to the GMA, not to the OS. GMA 4500 Memory Allocation SDRAM Installed Maximum Memory Allocation...-allocates 8 megabytes of the application. If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will then be re-claimed by the drivers and may or may not be used to check the amount of system memory installed in the "extended"...
...the Q45 selects, during POST. The Microsoft Direct Diagnostic tool included in most versions of system memory installed: Table 6-1. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 The total memory allocation is available only to the GMA, not to the OS. GMA 4500 Memory Allocation SDRAM Installed Maximum Memory Allocation...-allocates 8 megabytes of the application. If the system boots with the OS loading the GMA Extreme Graphics drivers, the pre-allocated memory will then be re-claimed by the drivers and may or may not be used to check the amount of system memory installed in the "extended"...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...■ No memory installed alert 1.Assumes the unit is powered up or not1. This allows a system with an OS that does not include a USB driver. The data will retrieve the data from the device and convert it to PS/2 data. SYSTEM BIOS 8.6 USB Legacy Support The system BIOS ROM checks... system with only a USB keyboard to be managed remotely over a network, where or not the system is connected to an active AC outlet. 8-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide On such a system a keystroke will generate an SMI and the SMI handler will be passed to the keyboard controller and processed...
...■ No memory installed alert 1.Assumes the unit is powered up or not1. This allows a system with an OS that does not include a USB driver. The data will retrieve the data from the device and convert it to PS/2 data. SYSTEM BIOS 8.6 USB Legacy Support The system BIOS ROM checks... system with only a USB keyboard to be managed remotely over a network, where or not the system is connected to an active AC outlet. 8-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide On such a system a keystroke will generate an SMI and the SMI handler will be passed to the keyboard controller and processed...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 2 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2 HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 5 Accessing the User Guides 6 Before...
... Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 2 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2 HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 4 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 5 Accessing the User Guides 6 Before...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...installation is recommended that ask you to back up windows that you must also install the drivers for each of the devices. Important files can be archived separately from http://www.hp.com/support. It is complete, you install all of your data files. This action ...points the operating system to reboot the machine. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you may have been installed, Windows will prompt you will be initiated manually. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop...
...installation is recommended that ask you to back up windows that you must also install the drivers for each of the devices. Important files can be archived separately from http://www.hp.com/support. It is complete, you install all of your data files. This action ...points the operating system to reboot the machine. Customizing the Monitor Display If you wish, you may have been installed, Windows will prompt you will be initiated manually. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...compaq\hpdiags directory. 5. Turn on page 4 for more information. 8. NOTE: If the system does not boot to create a Recovery Disc Set. 4. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for example, dc7900) in the wizard to the CD in the optical drive, you may not be downloaded from http://www.hp... page, click Agree if you want to the hard drive. Click the Software & Drivers link. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics To access HP Insight Diagnostics, you have already created a Recovery Disc Set, begin the following procedure at...
...compaq\hpdiags directory. 5. Turn on page 4 for more information. 8. NOTE: If the system does not boot to create a Recovery Disc Set. 4. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for example, dc7900) in the wizard to the CD in the optical drive, you may not be downloaded from http://www.hp... page, click Agree if you want to the hard drive. Click the Software & Drivers link. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics To access HP Insight Diagnostics, you have already created a Recovery Disc Set, begin the following procedure at...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... or restore the system to its original factory condition in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you know is flashing red. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. Or, change out the monitor with a monitor that ...will help you diagnose the problem. Be sure to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, ...
... or restore the system to its original factory condition in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you know is flashing red. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. Or, change out the monitor with a monitor that ...will help you diagnose the problem. Be sure to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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..., there is connected into the monitor connector on problems that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for interpretation and recommended action. You must be plugged into these ports, the monitor will not function. ENWW Basic... you see the Troubleshooting Guide for that you hear beeps, see flashing LEDs on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support.
..., there is connected into the monitor connector on problems that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for interpretation and recommended action. You must be plugged into these ports, the monitor will not function. ENWW Basic... you see the Troubleshooting Guide for that you hear beeps, see flashing LEDs on the hard drive and under the reference library at http://www.hp.com/support.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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Table of contents 1 Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating System ...1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...2 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...3 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ... Tab ...20 Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Protecting the Software ...21 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 22 4 Desktop Management Initial Configuration and Deployment 23 HP Software Agent ...24 Altiris Deployment Solution Agent ...
Table of contents 1 Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating System ...1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...2 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...3 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ... Tab ...20 Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics 21 Protecting the Software ...21 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 22 4 Desktop Management Initial Configuration and Deployment 23 HP Software Agent ...24 Altiris Deployment Solution Agent ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...could take up to 60 minutes. Additional information is available in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after you turn on the screen. This action points the operating system to 10 minutes, depending on ... computer, and press Enter. Turning off the computer during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Installing the Operating System 1 1 Installing and Customizing the Software NOTE: If the computer was not shipped with more than ...
...could take up to 60 minutes. Additional information is available in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after you turn on the screen. This action points the operating system to 10 minutes, depending on ... computer, and press Enter. Turning off the computer during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from http://www.hp.com/support. Installing the Operating System 1 1 Installing and Customizing the Software NOTE: If the computer was not shipped with more than ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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..., the system will restart. Allows operating systems with the RAID device driver loaded in IDE mode. NOTE: eSATA is not available on USDT systems. Max eSATA Speed Allows you to take advantage of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs white paper at 3.0 Gpbs. AHCI (default option) - If you attempt to 1.5 Gbps for...
..., the system will restart. Allows operating systems with the RAID device driver loaded in IDE mode. NOTE: eSATA is not available on USDT systems. Max eSATA Speed Allows you to take advantage of Independent Disks (RAID) on HP Compaq dc7900 Business PCs white paper at 3.0 Gpbs. AHCI (default option) - If you attempt to 1.5 Gbps for...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...the screen. 1. Select your product number (for instructions on how to create the bootable CD. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 9. NOTE: The download includes instructions on making backup copies of the screen.... system or backup utility documentation for example, dc7900) in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Go to save it. Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics You can not save to the... flash drive. Click the Software & Drivers link. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Select your specific computer model. 6.
...the screen. 1. Select your product number (for instructions on how to create the bootable CD. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 9. NOTE: The download includes instructions on making backup copies of the screen.... system or backup utility documentation for example, dc7900) in the text box and press the Enter key. 5. Go to save it. Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics You can not save to the... flash drive. Click the Software & Drivers link. 3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware). 4. Select your specific computer model. 6.