Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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... card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card...Cord Connector 2 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3 RJ-45 Network Connector 8 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 4 Serial Connector 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 9 VGA Monitor Connector 10 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) NOTE: Arrangement...
... card is installed into the PCI, PCI Express x1, or the PCIe x16 slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot, the connectors on the system board are available from HP. An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are inactive when a graphics card...Cord Connector 2 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3 RJ-45 Network Connector 8 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 4 Serial Connector 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 9 VGA Monitor Connector 10 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) NOTE: Arrangement...
Hardware Reference Guide - dc7900 Series Convertible Minitower
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...The HP-supplied metric guide screws are silver and blue. The HPsupplied 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws are black. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA... drive to the connector labeled FLOPPY. ● Connect a media card reader USB cable to the 1394 PCI card. ● The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) optical drives or PATA hard drives.... media card reader has a 1394 port, connect the 1394 cable to the USB connector on the diskette drive bracket under the access panel. HP has provided extra guide screws installed ...
...The HP-supplied metric guide screws are silver and blue. The HPsupplied 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws are black. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA... drive to the connector labeled FLOPPY. ● Connect a media card reader USB cable to the 1394 PCI card. ● The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) optical drives or PATA hard drives.... media card reader has a 1394 port, connect the 1394 cable to the USB connector on the diskette drive bracket under the access panel. HP has provided extra guide screws installed ...
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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...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 Drive 7 Parallel Port (LPT 1) IRQ System Function 8 Real-Time Clock 9 Unused 10 Unused, available for PCI 11 Unused, available for added security. Allows you to ...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 Onboard Devices - Lists installed PCI devices with their IRQ settings and...
...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 Drive 7 Parallel Port (LPT 1) IRQ System Function 8 Real-Time Clock 9 Unused 10 Unused, available for PCI 11 Unused, available for added security. Allows you to ...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 Onboard Devices - Lists installed PCI devices with their IRQ settings and...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... configuration. 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...
... configuration. 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...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... line out, microphone in, and headphones out ■ Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller The Q45 chipset provides a major portion 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] Low-profile slot. All systems... GMCH integrates with the processor through a 800/1066/1333-MHz Front-Side Bus (FSB) and communicates with optional adapter. 2-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Table 2-2 lists the differences between models by form factor.
... line out, microphone in, and headphones out ■ Intel 82567LM GbE network interface controller The Q45 chipset provides a major portion 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] Low-profile slot. All systems... GMCH integrates with the processor through a 800/1066/1333-MHz Front-Side Bus (FSB) and communicates with optional adapter. 2-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Table 2-2 lists the differences between models by form factor.
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Some ranges may include reserved addresses. 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...
Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-15 Some ranges may include reserved addresses. 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...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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... 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...the speed selection routine for more information regarding power management. 4-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide System Support 4.6.2 GPIO Functions ICH10 Functions The ICH10 provides various functions through GPIO ports: ■ Power/Hard drive LED control for indicating system events (refer ...
... 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...the speed selection routine for more information regarding power management. 4-16 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide System Support 4.6.2 GPIO Functions ICH10 Functions The ICH10 provides various functions through GPIO ports: ■ Power/Hard drive LED control for indicating system events (refer ...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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.... The system unit must be PCI ver. 2.2 (or later) compliant to be detected by the power control logic and, if so configured, cause the PS On signal to support this function. 7-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide signal on a serial port can be asserted. Using an ...AC power strip to the occurrence of a magic packet, serial port ring, or PCI power management event (PME). Power Management Event A power management event that...
.... The system unit must be PCI ver. 2.2 (or later) compliant to be detected by the power control logic and, if so configured, cause the PS On signal to support this function. 7-8 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide signal on a serial port can be asserted. Using an ...AC power strip to the occurrence of a magic packet, serial port ring, or PCI power management event (PME). Power Management Event A power management event that...
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Series Business Desktop Computers
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...quad 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 keyboard, mouse...fan, 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 (...SFF & CMT only SFF & CMT only SFF and CMT only 7-10 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Designator CR1 E1 E14 E49 / JP49 J9 J10 J20 ...
...quad 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 keyboard, mouse...fan, 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 (...SFF & CMT only SFF & CMT only SFF and CMT only 7-10 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Designator CR1 E1 E14 E49 / JP49 J9 J10 J20 ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...Only). ● Num Lock state at a time you to 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...causes the computer to power on automatically as soon as power is installed. Allows you to enable or disable: ● PCI SERR# Generation. ● PCI VGA palette snooping, which VGA controller will prevent it was lost. These settings have no effect under an ACPI-based ...
...Only). ● Num Lock state at a time you to 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...causes the computer to power on automatically as soon as power is installed. Allows you to enable or disable: ● PCI SERR# Generation. ● PCI VGA palette snooping, which VGA controller will prevent it was lost. These settings have no effect under an ACPI-based ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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... cold-boot sequence. The UUID can only be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on some models only. Asset Tracking and Security 41 Table 4-1 Security Features Overview (continued) See the Desktop Management Guide for System ID entry. This feature is supported ... you to the system. DriveLock Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for: ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded ...
... cold-boot sequence. The UUID can only be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on some models only. Asset Tracking and Security 41 Table 4-1 Security Features Overview (continued) See the Desktop Management Guide for System ID entry. This feature is supported ... you to the system. DriveLock Security Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for: ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...position. 8. To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: When replacing the system board, you must also change the chassis serial number in the chassis. Remove all data and power cables from the chassis (Front Fan Assembly on page 162). 6. Disconnect the balance of... Remove the fan from the system board. 9. NOTE: The heatsink should be installed on page 125). 3. System Board 1. Disconnect all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Expansion Cards on page 161). 5. If applicable, disconnect the serial port from the system board. 10. System Board 171
...position. 8. To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure. NOTE: When replacing the system board, you must also change the chassis serial number in the chassis. Remove all data and power cables from the chassis (Front Fan Assembly on page 162). 6. Disconnect the balance of... Remove the fan from the system board. 9. NOTE: The heatsink should be installed on page 125). 3. System Board 1. Disconnect all PCI and PCI Express expansion boards (Expansion Cards on page 161). 5. If applicable, disconnect the serial port from the system board. 10. System Board 171
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC
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...Change the processor. 230 Appendix C POST Error Messages Clear CMOS. 3. Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. (Available at http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. For one or more SATA devices are improperly attached. Ensure SATA connectors are assigned to COM1. 1. Table C-1 Numeric Codes... the system or PCI Express Link reoccurs, the device may not work with this could not be retrained to an x1. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1155-Serial Port Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are assigned to ...
...Change the processor. 230 Appendix C POST Error Messages Clear CMOS. 3. Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. (Available at http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. For one or more SATA devices are improperly attached. Ensure SATA connectors are assigned to COM1. 1. Table C-1 Numeric Codes... the system or PCI Express Link reoccurs, the device may not work with this could not be retrained to an x1. Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities. 1155-Serial Port Address Conflict Detected Both external and internal serial ports are assigned to ...
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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...F10) Setup. ● Limit CPUID Maximum Value to 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 more than one graphics controller is not required, completely disable the.../disable). 12 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ENWW It does not affect the ability of CPUID functions reported by the computer in PCI configuration space; It does not affect operation of the network connection while the computer is on LAN feature to Device Hidden. Set...
...F10) Setup. ● Limit CPUID Maximum Value to 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 more than one graphics controller is not required, completely disable the.../disable). 12 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ENWW It does not affect the ability of CPUID functions reported by the computer in PCI configuration space; It does not affect operation of the network connection while the computer is on LAN feature to Device Hidden. Set...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... configured for RAID mode. Ensure SATA connectors are assigned to COM1. 1. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. (Available at http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. Reconnect or replace front USB harness. 921-Device in PCI Express slot failed to an x1. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, Password Security and...
... configured for RAID mode. Ensure SATA connectors are assigned to COM1. 1. Remove any serial port expansion cards. 2. Apply hard drive firmware patch if applicable. (Available at http://www.hp.com/support.) 3. Reconnect or replace front USB harness. 921-Device in PCI Express slot failed to an x1. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, Password Security and...
Desktop Management Guide
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...more information. Smart Cover (some models) Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for: ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded ...; Specify whether the password is supported on password See the Desktop Management Guide for warm boot (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) (appears if a power- Setup Password requires that the setup password be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on password is set ) (allows viewing...
...more information. Smart Cover (some models) Allows you to set Device Available/Device Hidden for: ● Serial ports ● Parallel port ● Rear USB ports ● Front USB ports ● Internal USB ports ● System audio ● Network controllers (some models) ● Legacy diskette ● Embedded ...; Specify whether the password is supported on password See the Desktop Management Guide for warm boot (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) (appears if a power- Setup Password requires that the setup password be either a PCI expansion card or embedded on password is set ) (allows viewing...
Installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops
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...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 Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after a system resumes...: Tested models running Windows 7 Beta would lock up when attempting to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Remember to backup all data prior to installing any OS.
...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 Controller, and Unknown devices lack drivers in Device Manager Anomaly: Several devices aren't recognized after a system resumes...: Tested models running Windows 7 Beta would lock up when attempting to perform a clean install when installing Windows 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops. Remember to backup all data prior to installing any OS.