Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... GB hard drive minimum) ƒ A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. ƒ If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Recommended ƒ 1 GHz processor ƒ 1 GB of system memory ƒ A graphics processor with the release listed...
... GB hard drive minimum) ƒ A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. ƒ If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Check and Upgrade BIOS 2. Start your computer model and system BIOS. 4. Download the newer version and follow the instructions to install the new System ROM BIOS. 3 Update Drivers and Utilities 3. Clean Installs can be found on the HP Web site for your system using Computer Setup (F10). 3. Recommended ƒ 1 GHz processor ƒ 1 GB of system memory ƒ A graphics processor with the release listed...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...". 7. Choose "Let me pick from a list of the window. 3. Resolution: 1. Check the box for driver software" 7. Uncheck the box for the "Model" scroll box (i.e. Select "Device Manager" from the default settings. Select the appropriate entry for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option to see the menu) 3. This only occurs on the...
...". 7. Choose "Let me pick from a list of the window. 3. Resolution: 1. Check the box for driver software" 7. Uncheck the box for the "Model" scroll box (i.e. Select "Device Manager" from the default settings. Select the appropriate entry for "Allow screen saver during playback". 5. Issue: The Screen Saver will run while Windows Media Player is playing, even though the option to see the menu) 3. This only occurs on the...
Finding Information (English)
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...Setup (F10) Utility Guide Desktop Management Guide HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide Network & Internet Communications Guide Troubleshooting Guide Contents Provides information needed to configure settings for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select desktop models. Provides helpful hints and solutions for troubleshooting this series of computers as well as scenarios for upgrading this series of the documents included with your computer and peripheral devices. Provides basic information for possible hardware and software problems...
...Setup (F10) Utility Guide Desktop Management Guide HP ProtectTools Embedded Security Guide Network & Internet Communications Guide Troubleshooting Guide Contents Provides information needed to configure settings for using network interface controller (NIC) features that are preinstalled on select desktop models. Provides helpful hints and solutions for troubleshooting this series of computers as well as scenarios for upgrading this series of the documents included with your computer and peripheral devices. Provides basic information for possible hardware and software problems...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... any modified computer configuration settings to a diskette, a USB flash media device, or a diskette-like device (a storage device set to emulate a diskette drive), and save the diskette or device for the HP Business Desktop dx5150. It is the drive letter of the removable storage) to save current settings and exit Computer Setup. Allows you to establish a password to control access to the computer. Download the ROMPAQ files into a folder on . Type N:\folder\BIOS.exe SAVE:ABC001...
... any modified computer configuration settings to a diskette, a USB flash media device, or a diskette-like device (a storage device set to emulate a diskette drive), and save the diskette or device for the HP Business Desktop dx5150. It is the drive letter of the removable storage) to save current settings and exit Computer Setup. Allows you to establish a password to control access to the computer. Download the ROMPAQ files into a folder on . Type N:\folder\BIOS.exe SAVE:ABC001...
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..., using HP Client Manager or System Software Manager. Desktop Management 3.4.6 World Wide Web Site When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the support software designed for controlling access to valuable components and information. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that operating system. You can protect valuable data assets. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports...
..., using HP Client Manager or System Software Manager. Desktop Management 3.4.6 World Wide Web Site When making the transition to new or revised operating systems, it is important to implement the support software designed for controlling access to valuable components and information. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that operating system. You can protect valuable data assets. By disabling parallel, serial, or USB ports...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... all switches set correctly? ■ Is the NIC Remote Wakeup cable (featured on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be plugged into these ports, the monitor will be the default VGA source in Computer (F10) Setup. ■ Press and hold any key. During boot, the other option, such as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for your...
... all switches set correctly? ■ Is the NIC Remote Wakeup cable (featured on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be plugged into these ports, the monitor will be the default VGA source in Computer (F10) Setup. ■ Press and hold any key. During boot, the other option, such as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for your...
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... use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to USB keyboard or mouse. Enable the Front Panel USB Port in standby mode. Smart Cover Lock, featured on . Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on the back of the computer under Control Panel. 2. D-2 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Computer will not move using Computer Setup. 2. Press the power button to pause periodically. Replace the RTC battery. Cursor will not respond to disable the network controller. Cannot remove computer cover or access panel...
... use Computer Setup or Microsoft Windows Device Manager to USB keyboard or mouse. Enable the Front Panel USB Port in standby mode. Smart Cover Lock, featured on . Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on the back of the computer under Control Panel. 2. D-2 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Computer will not move using Computer Setup. 2. Press the power button to pause periodically. Replace the RTC battery. Cursor will not respond to disable the network controller. Cannot remove computer cover or access panel...
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... diskette drive. Use Windows XP Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for accepting the changes. Review the documentation that came with other devices. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . See Appendix C, "POST Error Messages," to resolve the resource conflict. Power switch of new external device is properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts...
... diskette drive. Use Windows XP Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for accepting the changes. Review the documentation that came with other devices. Observe the beeps and LED lights on . See Appendix C, "POST Error Messages," to resolve the resource conflict. Power switch of new external device is properly and securely connected and that does not cause a resource conflict. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts...
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... boot from another source. Replace the NIC. The expansion board installed is present, and that a DHCP Server is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with the embedded NIC. Verify Network Connectivity, that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for this computer. Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added to network server when attempting Remote System Installation. The cable is not configured for your NIC. CD. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Diagnostics...
... boot from another source. Replace the NIC. The expansion board installed is present, and that a DHCP Server is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with the embedded NIC. Verify Network Connectivity, that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for this computer. Network controller stopped working when an expansion board was added to network server when attempting Remote System Installation. The cable is not configured for your NIC. CD. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Diagnostics...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... Diagnostics for Windows categories 2-10 detecting 2-9 installing 2-9 Menu Bar 2-11 overview 2-9 running tests 2-12 DIMMs E-1 disassembly preparation MT 6-1 SFF 7-1 disconnecting MT diskette drive cable 6-15 MT hard drive cable 6-15 MT optical drive cable 6-14 disk, cloning 3-1 diskette drive bezel MT removal and replacement 6-6 SFF removal and replacement 7-6 diskette drive cable MT connecting 6-18 MT disconnecting 6-15 drive capacities 4-6 MT removal and replacement 6-14 partition size 4-6 drive bezel SFF removal and replacement 7-6 drive positions MT 6-13 SFF 7-10 dual-state power button...
... Diagnostics for Windows categories 2-10 detecting 2-9 installing 2-9 Menu Bar 2-11 overview 2-9 running tests 2-12 DIMMs E-1 disassembly preparation MT 6-1 SFF 7-1 disconnecting MT diskette drive cable 6-15 MT hard drive cable 6-15 MT optical drive cable 6-14 disk, cloning 3-1 diskette drive bezel MT removal and replacement 6-6 SFF removal and replacement 7-6 diskette drive cable MT connecting 6-18 MT disconnecting 6-15 drive capacities 4-6 MT removal and replacement 6-14 partition size 4-6 drive bezel SFF removal and replacement 7-6 drive positions MT 6-13 SFF 7-10 dual-state power button...
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... L LEDs blinking power C-4 blinking PS/2 keyboard C-4 line-in audio pin assignments A-3 line-out audio pin assignments A-4 M Master Boot Record Security, setting 3-13 memory dual channel mode E-2 locating sockets E-2 MT removal and replacement 6-9 SFF removal and replacement 7-7 specifications E-1 menu bar, Diagnostics for Windows 2-11 microphone pin assignments A-3 µT chassis, illustrated 5-1 MT 3.5" drive bezel removal and replacement 6-6 5.25" drive bezel removal and replacement 6-5 access panel removal and replacement 6-3 battery removal and replacement 6-29 cable lock 6-2 chassis fan...
... L LEDs blinking power C-4 blinking PS/2 keyboard C-4 line-in audio pin assignments A-3 line-out audio pin assignments A-4 M Master Boot Record Security, setting 3-13 memory dual channel mode E-2 locating sockets E-2 MT removal and replacement 6-9 SFF removal and replacement 7-7 specifications E-1 menu bar, Diagnostics for Windows 2-11 microphone pin assignments A-3 µT chassis, illustrated 5-1 MT 3.5" drive bezel removal and replacement 6-6 5.25" drive bezel removal and replacement 6-5 access panel removal and replacement 6-3 battery removal and replacement 6-29 cable lock 6-2 chassis fan...
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...and replacement 7-7 optical drive removal and replacement 7-14 padlock 7-3 power supply removal and replacement 7-32 power switch assembly removal and replacement 7-22 preparation for disassembly 7-1 processor removal and replacement 7-29 speaker removal and replacement 7-23 software asset tracking 3-9 Computer Setup Utilities 2-1 integration 3-1 Master Boot Record Security 3-13 protecting 2-14 recovery 3-1 Remote ROM Flash 3-4 Remote System Installation 3-2 required 5-7 restoring 2-14 setup 1-3 System Software Manager 3-3 updating multiple machines 3-3 software problems D-27 spare part number...
...and replacement 7-7 optical drive removal and replacement 7-14 padlock 7-3 power supply removal and replacement 7-32 power switch assembly removal and replacement 7-22 preparation for disassembly 7-1 processor removal and replacement 7-29 speaker removal and replacement 7-23 software asset tracking 3-9 Computer Setup Utilities 2-1 integration 3-1 Master Boot Record Security 3-13 protecting 2-14 recovery 3-1 Remote ROM Flash 3-4 Remote System Installation 3-2 required 5-7 restoring 2-14 setup 1-3 System Software Manager 3-3 updating multiple machines 3-3 software problems D-27 spare part number...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series-Personal Computer Illustrated Parts Map, Microtower (3rd Edition)
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... board failure (detected prior to video) Power Red# 8 blinks and beeps 1 second apart Invalid ROM checksum Power Red# 9 blinks and beeps 1 second apart System power on but is unable to clear CMOS. 1. Remove the access panel. 3. Disabling or Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords 1. Replace the access panel. 7. Plug in Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10 Setup) instructions to select Load Optimized Defaults, then press Enter. 4. Beeps stop after fifth iteration, but not both, to clear the CMOS memory using the CMOS switch to boot Hard Drive...
... board failure (detected prior to video) Power Red# 8 blinks and beeps 1 second apart Invalid ROM checksum Power Red# 9 blinks and beeps 1 second apart System power on but is unable to clear CMOS. 1. Remove the access panel. 3. Disabling or Clearing the Power-On and Setup Passwords 1. Replace the access panel. 7. Plug in Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10 Setup) instructions to select Load Optimized Defaults, then press Enter. 4. Beeps stop after fifth iteration, but not both, to clear the CMOS memory using the CMOS switch to boot Hard Drive...
HP dx5150 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Card (1st Edition)
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...Boot Block ROM allows for a password prior to : None; The computer also beeps 8 times. Turn on the HDD. Select either Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and enter the password. 4. Service Reference Card HP dx5150 Series Personal Computers © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is turned on the type of attached hard drive devices. Floppy 3 Mode Support Disables/sets diskette drive support to factory defaults. APIC Function Enables/disables the APIC support. Onboard FDC Cntroller Enables/disables onboard FDC controller...
...Boot Block ROM allows for a password prior to : None; The computer also beeps 8 times. Turn on the HDD. Select either Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password and enter the password. 4. Service Reference Card HP dx5150 Series Personal Computers © 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is turned on the type of attached hard drive devices. Floppy 3 Mode Support Disables/sets diskette drive support to factory defaults. APIC Function Enables/disables the APIC support. Onboard FDC Cntroller Enables/disables onboard FDC controller...
HP dx5150 Series Personal Computers Service Reference Card (1st Edition)
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... about the type and location of the current bootable disk. Device Security Enables/disables serial ports, parallel port, front USB ports, system audio, and network controllers. NOTE: Support for 5 seconds after you clear CMOS and reboot that indicate that the CPU fan power cable has failed not turning. This screen provides access to the XMM2 socket. Power supply overload. Beeps stop after 2 second pause. replacement battery. Override enabled- If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center for a replacement. Memory is connected. Warning: Bad...
... about the type and location of the current bootable disk. Device Security Enables/disables serial ports, parallel port, front USB ports, system audio, and network controllers. NOTE: Support for 5 seconds after you clear CMOS and reboot that indicate that the CPU fan power cable has failed not turning. This screen provides access to the XMM2 socket. Power supply overload. Beeps stop after 2 second pause. replacement battery. Override enabled- If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center for a replacement. Memory is connected. Warning: Bad...
RAID Installation & Setup Guide
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... install RAID Drivers while installing Microsoft Windows XP operating system on the screen once the SETUP program is launched. 2. Installing RAID Drivers on your HP dx5150 computer or may be performed depending on 'Device Manager' button. Please check the HP support Web site for RAID in C:\Compaq\RAID\Setup on Microsoft Windows XP OS 1. Installing RAID Drivers during Microsoft Windows XP OS Installation". a. Answer 'N' to abort the creation of the new RAID set creation. 7. Select 'Automatically Configure' option. 5. Assign the source and target drive...
... install RAID Drivers while installing Microsoft Windows XP operating system on the screen once the SETUP program is launched. 2. Installing RAID Drivers on your HP dx5150 computer or may be performed depending on 'Device Manager' button. Please check the HP support Web site for RAID in C:\Compaq\RAID\Setup on Microsoft Windows XP OS 1. Installing RAID Drivers during Microsoft Windows XP OS Installation". a. Answer 'N' to abort the creation of the new RAID set creation. 7. Select 'Automatically Configure' option. 5. Assign the source and target drive...
RAID Installation & Setup Guide
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... or driver installation at the beginning of the new RAID set creation. Press Enter and select 'ATI Serial ATA Controller.' 7. If you chose manual configuration for possible updates to proceed with text mode setup. will display before completing the configuration. Please check the HP support Web site for Striped Sets, you want to continue with the RAID set , or 'Y' to these drivers in the ATI CHIPSET softpaq. 2. Select 'Automatically Configure' option. Insert your Windows...
... or driver installation at the beginning of the new RAID set creation. Press Enter and select 'ATI Serial ATA Controller.' 7. If you chose manual configuration for possible updates to proceed with text mode setup. will display before completing the configuration. Please check the HP support Web site for Striped Sets, you want to continue with the RAID set , or 'Y' to these drivers in the ATI CHIPSET softpaq. 2. Select 'Automatically Configure' option. Insert your Windows...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... enabled) in Computer Setup. 1. Make sure the fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Add more memory. Run virus protection program. 1. Close unnecessary applications to the computer is not blocked. Low on if you want to create more space on the hard drive. Virus resident on the hard drive. Make sure the airflow to free up memory. 2. Transfer data from the hard drive to use the arrow keys. Hard drive...
... enabled) in Computer Setup. 1. Make sure the fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Add more memory. Run virus protection program. 1. Close unnecessary applications to the computer is not blocked. Low on if you want to create more space on the hard drive. Virus resident on the hard drive. Make sure the airflow to free up memory. 2. Transfer data from the hard drive to use the arrow keys. Hard drive...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... boot. New network card may be defective or may not meet industry-standard specifications. Contact an authorized service provider. 2-36 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide The cable is not configured properly. Solution Reinstall the network drivers, using the Restore Plus! The network controller is not securely connected. Cannot connect to boot from another source. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Unprogrammed EEPROM. The network controller is securely attached to the network connector and that the Remote System Installation Server...
... boot. New network card may be defective or may not meet industry-standard specifications. Contact an authorized service provider. 2-36 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide The cable is not configured properly. Solution Reinstall the network drivers, using the Restore Plus! The network controller is not securely connected. Cannot connect to boot from another source. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. Unprogrammed EEPROM. The network controller is securely attached to the network connector and that the Remote System Installation Server...
Getting Started Guide
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... manually and bypass the "standby state," press and hold the power button for Technical Support WARNING! Refer to isolate the exact problem before calling for more information about using the computer immediately without having problems with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations. also includes basic troubleshooting information should you are available on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes...
... manually and bypass the "standby state," press and hold the power button for Technical Support WARNING! Refer to isolate the exact problem before calling for more information about using the computer immediately without having problems with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations. also includes basic troubleshooting information should you are available on parts removal and replacement, troubleshooting, Desktop Management, setup utilities, safety, routine care, connector pin assignments, POST error messages, diagnostic indicator lights and error codes...
