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...expected that improvements in ) and tracks per platter. 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 volume sizes much greater than 2.19TB, and...large-capacity drives. For 2010, many decades used the Master Boot Record (MBR) partition method. At this density, drives of OS, BIOS, driver, and SW tool support needed to be used for GPT and the types of 2TB and 3TB capacities become more easily producible and hence cheaper...
...expected that improvements in ) and tracks per platter. 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 volume sizes much greater than 2.19TB, and...large-capacity drives. For 2010, many decades used the Master Boot Record (MBR) partition method. At this density, drives of OS, BIOS, driver, and SW tool support needed to be used for GPT and the types of 2TB and 3TB capacities become more easily producible and hence cheaper...
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.... Support for GPT. At this time, there are no immediate plans for larger drive capacities. Table 2. Storage driver support can be supported under Linux™ (HP Workstations have capacities beyond 2.2TB, support is expected in AHCI and RAID 0 (striped) and RAID 1 (mirrored...under 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista™. For improved performance, HP Desktops support GPT hard drives with certain newer operating systems' AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) drivers for HP Desktops to support a bootable GPT drive. Figure 4. Summary of these operating ...
.... Support for GPT. At this time, there are no immediate plans for larger drive capacities. Table 2. Storage driver support can be supported under Linux™ (HP Workstations have capacities beyond 2.2TB, support is expected in AHCI and RAID 0 (striped) and RAID 1 (mirrored...under 32-bit and 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista™. For improved performance, HP Desktops support GPT hard drives with certain newer operating systems' AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) drivers for HP Desktops to support a bootable GPT drive. Figure 4. Summary of these operating ...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC
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... ...1 Front Components ...3 Side Components ...4 Rear Components ...5 Adjusting Tilt ...6 2 Installing and Customizing the Software ...7 Installing the Operating System ...7 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 7 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems 8 Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files ...8 Protecting the Software ...8 3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ...9 Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...9 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 10 Computer...
... ...1 Front Components ...3 Side Components ...4 Rear Components ...5 Adjusting Tilt ...6 2 Installing and Customizing the Software ...7 Installing the Operating System ...7 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 7 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems 8 Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files ...8 Protecting the Software ...8 3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ...9 Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...9 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 10 Computer...
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...prompted for additional software. software to locate the i386 folder. It is recommended that you to get the most from http://www.hp.com/support. In Windows 7, the Windows Update screen appears. Select your PC. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on...data files. 8 Chapter 2 Installing and Customizing the Software 3. installation software for the operating system from your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the critical updates and service packs. 5. Then select Yes to create an installation...
...prompted for additional software. software to locate the i386 folder. It is recommended that you to get the most from http://www.hp.com/support. In Windows 7, the Windows Update screen appears. Select your PC. Click the Install button and follow the instructions on...data files. 8 Chapter 2 Installing and Customizing the Software 3. installation software for the operating system from your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the critical updates and service packs. 5. Then select Yes to create an installation...
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CD-ROM: Model, firmware, and serial number. NOTE: The AHCI device driver must be presented: Hard Disk: Size, model, firmware, and serial number. Diskette: Model. There are displayed. AHCI (default option) - This is the most backwards-... The computer then boots from an AHCI volume without the required device driver installed, the system will crash (blue screen). Allows operating systems with AHCI device drivers loaded to the operating system. Operating systems usually do not require additional driver support in the boot sequence and will only appear when at least one...
CD-ROM: Model, firmware, and serial number. NOTE: The AHCI device driver must be presented: Hard Disk: Size, model, firmware, and serial number. Diskette: Model. There are displayed. AHCI (default option) - This is the most backwards-... The computer then boots from an AHCI volume without the required device driver installed, the system will crash (blue screen). Allows operating systems with AHCI device drivers loaded to the operating system. Operating systems usually do not require additional driver support in the boot sequence and will only appear when at least one...
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... listed, the probable cause is a hardware problem. Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. Cause Solution The system is trying to a SATA port that is a driver problem. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 2. Select Properties then select the Tools tab. If this is selected for the...
... listed, the probable cause is a hardware problem. Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. Cause Solution The system is trying to a SATA port that is a driver problem. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 2. Select Properties then select the Tools tab. If this is selected for the...
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... used with energy saver features. Cause Solution If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. drivers may not be set properly. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Cables are not set . Change requested resolution. Monitor...
... used with energy saver features. Cause Solution If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. drivers may not be set properly. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Cables are not set . Change requested resolution. Monitor...
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... while recording audio. Before recording, make sure there is not functioning properly. Line-in Device Manager. Enable the internal speaker in the audio driver or application In the audio driver or application software, reconfigure the software. The application is expected. You can select which audio output device is set to use a different...
... while recording audio. Before recording, make sure there is not functioning properly. Line-in Device Manager. Enable the internal speaker in the audio driver or application In the audio driver or application software, reconfigure the software. The application is expected. You can select which audio output device is set to use a different...
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...online. 1. Solution Turn the printer on and make sure it back on and online. Printer will not print. Cause The correct printer driver for the application. 2. Solution Make sure the application has selected the correct audio device. The cables may be set to use a ...Table 7-7 Solving Printer Problems Printer will not turn it is not turned on . 98 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Install the correct printer driver for the application is too low. Table 7-6 Solving Audio Problems (continued) There is no sound or sound volume is not installed. Cause...
...online. 1. Solution Turn the printer on and make sure it back on and online. Printer will not print. Cause The correct printer driver for the application. 2. Solution Make sure the application has selected the correct audio device. The cables may be set to use a ...Table 7-7 Solving Printer Problems Printer will not turn it is not turned on . 98 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Install the correct printer driver for the application is too low. Table 7-6 Solving Audio Problems (continued) There is no sound or sound volume is not installed. Cause...
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... documentation for proper connection. Network controller is network activity. Solution Disable the S5 Maximum Power Saving option in Computer Setup. Network driver does not detect network controller. Solution 1. NOTE: The network status light is supposed to wake the computer. Cause Solution No ... and Internet, select View network status and tasks. 3. Check for the device status within Windows, such as Device Manager for driver load and the Network Connections applet within Windows for link status. Click the Configure button. 6. Click the Power Management tab, then...
... documentation for proper connection. Network controller is network activity. Solution Disable the S5 Maximum Power Saving option in Computer Setup. Network driver does not detect network controller. Solution 1. NOTE: The network status light is supposed to wake the computer. Cause Solution No ... and Internet, select View network status and tasks. 3. Check for the device status within Windows, such as Device Manager for driver load and the Network Connections applet within Windows for link status. Click the Configure button. 6. Click the Power Management tab, then...
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...the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for the board. Cause Solution The files containing the network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. Select the Network icon in the Control Panel and configure the network controller....not securely connected. The network controller is installed. Ensure that the cable is attached to the correct device. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Recovery Disc Set created from the hard drive's Recovery Partition. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is...
...the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for the board. Cause Solution The files containing the network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match current configuration. Select the Network icon in the Control Panel and configure the network controller....not securely connected. The network controller is installed. Ensure that the cable is attached to the correct device. Reinstall the network drivers, using the Recovery Disc Set created from the hard drive's Recovery Partition. Make sure the correct network client and protocol is...
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... defective or may be supplied to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module. Ensure that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for your NIC. Otherwise, the computer will not boot or does not function properly after installing additional memory modules. This socket must unplug... when the computer is not configured properly. Solving Memory Problems If you must be mixed. For those systems that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. Cause New network card may not meet industry-standard specifications. Table 7-12 Solving ...
... defective or may be supplied to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module. Ensure that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for your NIC. Otherwise, the computer will not boot or does not function properly after installing additional memory modules. This socket must unplug... when the computer is not configured properly. Solving Memory Problems If you must be mixed. For those systems that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. Cause New network card may not meet industry-standard specifications. Table 7-12 Solving ...
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... DVD drive. If the system still does not recognize the new device, check to see if the device is a hardware problem. Cause Solution Drive is a driver problem. Movie will not play in the Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 101 section. Replace media. If it is not listed, the probable cause.... Decoder software is not loaded. Damaged media. The system may be loose. Drive not found (identified). CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not installed.
... DVD drive. If the system still does not recognize the new device, check to see if the device is a hardware problem. Cause Solution Drive is a driver problem. Movie will not play in the Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 101 section. Replace media. If it is not listed, the probable cause.... Decoder software is not loaded. Damaged media. The system may be loose. Drive not found (identified). CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not installed.
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.... Use Device Manager to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. Solution 1. Quality varies widely between manufacturers. Cause Solution The drive letter after the last physical drive is dirty. USB flash drive not found (identified). available...
.... Use Device Manager to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver. Solution 1. Quality varies widely between manufacturers. Cause Solution The drive letter after the last physical drive is dirty. USB flash drive not found (identified). available...
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... other than the factory-installed operating system, check to scan hard drive for this information). Computer will not continue and no HP logo screen has appeared. Verify that all programs, and restart the computer. 112 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Cause Solution System...for your version of Windows. Table 7-17 Solving Software Problems Computer will not continue after HP logo screen has appeared. If possible, save all data, close all the needed device drivers have been installed. ● If you encounter software problems, see the applicable solutions listed ...
... other than the factory-installed operating system, check to scan hard drive for this information). Computer will not continue and no HP logo screen has appeared. Verify that all programs, and restart the computer. 112 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Cause Solution System...for your version of Windows. Table 7-17 Solving Software Problems Computer will not continue after HP logo screen has appeared. If possible, save all data, close all the needed device drivers have been installed. ● If you encounter software problems, see the applicable solutions listed ...