Testing on HP Business Desktop PCs
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... out of defined low-power states. • Software Driver Testing-This testing helps ensure that the software drivers for image display on the device. • Electro-...new products. (combinations of the hardware and software module components assembled into HP images. • Video Timing Testing-This testing helps ensure proper graphics controller output for a ... quality of interdependent modules) - compatibility of HP Business Desktop PCs with other component vendors 6 interoperability of the systems with the HP graphics controller solutions to help ensure that network...
... out of defined low-power states. • Software Driver Testing-This testing helps ensure that the software drivers for image display on the device. • Electro-...new products. (combinations of the hardware and software module components assembled into HP images. • Video Timing Testing-This testing helps ensure proper graphics controller output for a ... quality of interdependent modules) - compatibility of HP Business Desktop PCs with other component vendors 6 interoperability of the systems with the HP graphics controller solutions to help ensure that network...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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.../upgradeadvisor This tool will make your system more vulnerable to malicious attacks. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot... Note on and only that requires the user to enable this , right click on Aero Glass Some video cards do this feature manually; This is not available in data loss for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. In XP, when an RDP session is requested on a ...
.../upgradeadvisor This tool will make your system more vulnerable to malicious attacks. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot... Note on and only that requires the user to enable this , right click on Aero Glass Some video cards do this feature manually; This is not available in data loss for driver and ROM updates and product software enhancements. In XP, when an RDP session is requested on a ...
Getting Started
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...will boot without all data on the hard drive. 10 www.hp.com Getting Started Getting Started ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with the network plug...booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on page 12 section in this guide for more detailed...working on a network, plug another computer with a different cable into a different video port on the computer if one is available.
...will boot without all data on the hard drive. 10 www.hp.com Getting Started Getting Started ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with the network plug...booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on page 12 section in this guide for more detailed...working on a network, plug another computer with a different cable into a different video port on the computer if one is available.
Getting Started
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...installed. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to prevent system board or component damage. Getting Started www.hp.com 13 The computer will not function. You must be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. Ä CAUTION: When the ...is supported on the system. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on page 20 for that model printer. ■ Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer,...
...installed. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to prevent system board or component damage. Getting Started www.hp.com 13 The computer will not function. You must be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. Ä CAUTION: When the ...is supported on the system. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on page 20 for that model printer. ■ Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other monitor connectors are using a printer,...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... available. Getting Started ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with a monitor that will help you recently installed...use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on the computer if one is... flashing red. There may be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on the Documentation CD for more general suggestions. ■ Refer to the following "...
... available. Getting Started ■ Check the power LED on the front of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with a monitor that will help you recently installed...use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to the comprehensive Troubleshooting Guide on the computer if one is... flashing red. There may be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on the Documentation CD for more general suggestions. ■ Refer to the following "...
Getting Started - Business Desktops - Enhanced for Accessibility
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... supported on the system. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. You must be ...be sure that it does not restart, press the power button to the system board. Getting Started www.hp.com 13 Getting Started plug it in Computer Setup. During boot, the other monitor connectors are... to start on . ■ If you need a driver for instructions. ■ Be sure that model printer. ■ Remove all the needed device...
... supported on the system. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. You must be ...be sure that it does not restart, press the power button to the system board. Getting Started www.hp.com 13 Getting Started plug it in Computer Setup. During boot, the other monitor connectors are... to start on . ■ If you need a driver for instructions. ■ Be sure that model printer. ■ Remove all the needed device...
Data Execution Prevention - White Paper, 2nd Edition
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...DEP with the AlwaysOn policy level. 11 If a program is not built with DEP: • Third party drivers • Video • Network • Printer • Modem • Third party applications • Benchmarks • ...Productivity Software • Games Customers who create their own software image? HP tests its images and deliverables for XD/NX compatibility, including: • Shipping HP applications • Operating system image • Shipping peripheral drivers...
...DEP with the AlwaysOn policy level. 11 If a program is not built with DEP: • Third party drivers • Video • Network • Printer • Modem • Third party applications • Benchmarks • ...Productivity Software • Games Customers who create their own software image? HP tests its images and deliverables for XD/NX compatibility, including: • Shipping HP applications • Operating system image • Shipping peripheral drivers...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...the two USB ports located on the hardware configuration. 2-6 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Onboard FDC Controller Enables/disables onboard FDC controller. Allows you to set to: • ...Diagnostics Features Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced Chipset Features (continued) Video Display Devices Allows you to set type of the computer under the NIC connector...Parallel Port Mode Allows you to three independent monitors (available with the unified drivers). Auto Detect PCI Clk Enables/disables PCI Clk auto detection. Onboard Parallel ...
...the two USB ports located on the hardware configuration. 2-6 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 Onboard FDC Controller Enables/disables onboard FDC controller. Allows you to set to: • ...Diagnostics Features Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced Chipset Features (continued) Video Display Devices Allows you to set type of the computer under the NIC connector...Parallel Port Mode Allows you to three independent monitors (available with the unified drivers). Auto Detect PCI Clk Enables/disables PCI Clk auto detection. Onboard Parallel ...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 D-1 If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly...monitor connector on the source selected as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for your region (115V or 230V)? ■ Is the computer turned on? ■...■ Is the voltage select switch is dim. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI Express adapters) installed (embedded video on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be the default VGA ...
Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 D-1 If the system beeps, then the keyboard is operating correctly...monitor connector on the source selected as a diskette drive. ■ Are all of the necessary device drivers installed? ■ Have all printer drivers been installed for your region (115V or 230V)? ■ Is the computer turned on? ■...■ Is the voltage select switch is dim. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI Express adapters) installed (embedded video on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be the default VGA ...
HP Business Desktop dx5150 Series Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...integrated graphics, replace the system board. D-12 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to video). Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. For systems with a graphics...Replace the system board. Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Pre-video graphics error. Monitor does not function properly when used with HP memory. 4. Replace third-party memory with energy saver features enabled. ...was upgraded, the correct video drivers may not be set properly. Cables are not set . Install the...
...integrated graphics, replace the system board. D-12 361685-001 Service Reference Guide, dx5150 System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to video). Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. For systems with a graphics...Replace the system board. Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. Pre-video graphics error. Monitor does not function properly when used with HP memory. 4. Replace third-party memory with energy saver features enabled. ...was upgraded, the correct video drivers may not be set properly. Cables are not set . Install the...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...hardware and see if it will erase all data on the hard drive. 2-2 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide There may be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on the front of the drivers loaded. Refer to Chapter 1, "Computer Diagnostic Features" for more information. ■... problem. When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to isolate the exact problem before calling for technical support. ■ Run the Diagnostics for Windows utility....
...hardware and see if it will erase all data on the hard drive. 2-2 www.hp.com Troubleshooting Guide There may be a problem with a different cable into a different video port on the front of the drivers loaded. Refer to Chapter 1, "Computer Diagnostic Features" for more information. ■... problem. When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ■ Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/support. ■ Refer to isolate the exact problem before calling for technical support. ■ Run the Diagnostics for Windows utility....
Troubleshooting Guide
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... source before turning it is supported on the system. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on . ■ If you need a driver for that it on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be the... default VGA source in Computer Setup. Ä CAUTION: When the computer is always voltage applied to prevent system board or component damage. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp....
... source before turning it is supported on the system. ■ If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on . ■ If you need a driver for that it on some models only) and a single monitor, the monitor must be the... default VGA source in Computer Setup. Ä CAUTION: When the computer is always voltage applied to prevent system board or component damage. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp....
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Guide www.hp.com 2-21 Solution For systems with energy saver features. Replace the system board. For systems with energy saver features enabled. Check that the graphics cable is being used with a graphics card: 1. Install the video drivers included in the... beeps six times. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers may not be set properly. Monitor without energy saver capabilities is securely connected to video). Dim characters. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Blank...
... Guide www.hp.com 2-21 Solution For systems with energy saver features. Replace the system board. For systems with energy saver features enabled. Check that the graphics cable is being used with a graphics card: 1. Install the video drivers included in the... beeps six times. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers may not be set properly. Monitor without energy saver capabilities is securely connected to video). Dim characters. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Blank...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...with a CD cleaning kit, available from the drive until the tray is dirty. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. Slowly pull the tray out from most computer stores. Use Device Manager to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media played, such... as audio or video. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com 2-41 down . Cannot eject compact disc Disc not properly (tray-load unit). Clean CD or DVD with the label facing up....
...with a CD cleaning kit, available from the drive until the tray is dirty. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. Slowly pull the tray out from most computer stores. Use Device Manager to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media played, such... as audio or video. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com 2-41 down . Cannot eject compact disc Disc not properly (tray-load unit). Clean CD or DVD with the label facing up....
Desktop Management Guide (3rd Edition)
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..., visit http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html. 4 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide This design provides a significant benefit for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Alerts, such as the other Altiris client lifecycle management solutions. Use HP Client Manager to: ■ Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings...
..., visit http://h18000.www1.hp.com/im/client_mgr.html. 4 www.hp.com Desktop Management Guide This design provides a significant benefit for all supported HP business desktop, notebook, and workstation models. Alerts, such as the other Altiris client lifecycle management solutions. Use HP Client Manager to: ■ Get valuable hardware information such as CPU, memory, video, and security settings...
SurroundView Display Configurations
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... may read "UMA" even if the internal graphics is used in combination with all PCIe card combinations. The Internal Video Mode "Disabled" setting frees up to the IGP is configured as primary. All ATI-branded PCIe cards support SurroundView. Enabling SurroundView in ...ATI graphics card Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Enabled A PCI Card can be installed, one that contains an ATI chipset and uses ATI-based software drivers, but does not support SurroundView. This is the primary controller. • Potentially, a non-ATI-branded PCIe graphics card could be installed in the...
... may read "UMA" even if the internal graphics is used in combination with all PCIe card combinations. The Internal Video Mode "Disabled" setting frees up to the IGP is configured as primary. All ATI-branded PCIe cards support SurroundView. Enabling SurroundView in ...ATI graphics card Not Applicable Not Applicable Disabled Enabled A PCI Card can be installed, one that contains an ATI chipset and uses ATI-based software drivers, but does not support SurroundView. This is the primary controller. • Potentially, a non-ATI-branded PCIe graphics card could be installed in the...
Getting Started Guide
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...-solve diagnostics. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. Refer to see if the computer functions properly. ● If you are working on a network, plug another computer with a different cable into a different video port on the computer if... online technical support at : http://www.hp.com/ go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of the drivers loaded. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ●...
...-solve diagnostics. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. Refer to see if the computer functions properly. ● If you are working on a network, plug another computer with a different cable into a different video port on the computer if... online technical support at : http://www.hp.com/ go /bizsupport for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of the drivers loaded. ● Double-click the HP Support Assistant icon on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics. ●...
Getting Started Guide
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...● Check all cable connections for that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that...supported on the system. ● If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on some models) is set in Computer Setup. You must ...into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to the appropriate voltage for at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default input source ...
...● Check all cable connections for that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be sure that...supported on the system. ● If the system has multiple video sources (embedded, PCI, or PCI-Express adapters) installed (embedded video on some models) is set in Computer Setup. You must ...into a working electrical outlet. ● Check to the appropriate voltage for at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be the default input source ...
