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... 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. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Backup All User Data 4. Clean Installs can be found on the Hard Drive (20 GB hard drive minimum) A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Application Compatibility 5. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with support...
... 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. Install or Upgrade Check and Upgrade BIOS 1. Backup All User Data 4. Clean Installs can be found on the Hard Drive (20 GB hard drive minimum) A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable. If installing from optical media, DVD-ROM Optical Drive. Install Guide Operating System Requirements for Application Compatibility 5. Cross check the revision described in the previous step with support...
Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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... "Model" scroll box (i.e. Open Tools > Options (you may set the keyboard type manually using the wrong display string in Device Manager. Select the appropriate entry for "Show compatible hardware" 9. "Korean PS/2 Keyboard(103/106 Key)" or "Japanese PS/2 Keyboard (106/109 Key)") 10.Select "Next", and follow the remaining instructions on the + sign 5. Uncheck the box for driver software" 7. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard...
... "Model" scroll box (i.e. Open Tools > Options (you may set the keyboard type manually using the wrong display string in Device Manager. Select the appropriate entry for "Show compatible hardware" 9. "Korean PS/2 Keyboard(103/106 Key)" or "Japanese PS/2 Keyboard (106/109 Key)") 10.Select "Next", and follow the remaining instructions on the + sign 5. Uncheck the box for driver software" 7. Right click the "Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard" keyboard...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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... 3: Connect External Devices Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables. ✎ Arrangement and number of connectors may prevent the operating system from installing properly. Doing so may cause errors and may vary by model. 1 Power cord connector 2 Voltage select switch 3 PS/2 Mouse connector (green) 4 PS/2 Keyboard connector (purple) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors 6 Serial connector 7 Parallel port connector 8 Monitor connector 9 Microphone connector (pink) - Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 1-3 Audio Line-out connector (green) q Audio Line-in connector...
... 3: Connect External Devices Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables. ✎ Arrangement and number of connectors may prevent the operating system from installing properly. Doing so may cause errors and may vary by model. 1 Power cord connector 2 Voltage select switch 3 PS/2 Mouse connector (green) 4 PS/2 Keyboard connector (purple) 5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors 6 Serial connector 7 Parallel port connector 8 Monitor connector 9 Microphone connector (pink) - Quick Setup & Getting Started www.hp.com 1-3 Audio Line-out connector (green) q Audio Line-in connector...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Business PC Service Reference Guide (1st Edition)
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... Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu 2-4 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings 2-12 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 2-12 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 2-12 3 Desktop Management 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment 3-1 3.2 ROM Flash 3-1 3.2.1 FailSafe Boot...
... Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS 1-2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional 1-2 1.3 HP Software 1-2 2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST 2-1 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities 2-2 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 2-2 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu 2-4 2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings 2-12 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 2-12 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 2-12 3 Desktop Management 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment 3-1 3.2 ROM Flash 3-1 3.2.1 FailSafe Boot...
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... ports, audio, or embedded NIC, so that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until the power-on password is entered. ■ Enable supervisor password prompting during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ■ Execute self-tests on a specified IDE (ATA) hard drive (when supported by the drive). 2.2.1 Using...
... ports, audio, or embedded NIC, so that controls access to Computer Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until the power-on password is entered. ■ Enable supervisor password prompting during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). ■ Execute self-tests on a specified IDE (ATA) hard drive (when supported by the drive). 2.2.1 Using...
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Allows you to establish a password to control access to factory defaults. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 2-11 Allows you to reset Computer Setup to Computer Setup. Allows you to set TLP payload size for PCI or ISA bus architecture. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading PnP/PCI Configurations (continued) PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Option IRQ Resources • IRQ-3 assigned to • IRQ-4 assigned to • IRQ-5 assigned...
Allows you to establish a password to control access to factory defaults. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 2-11 Allows you to reset Computer Setup to Computer Setup. Allows you to set TLP payload size for PCI or ISA bus architecture. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading PnP/PCI Configurations (continued) PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Option IRQ Resources • IRQ-3 assigned to • IRQ-4 assigned to • IRQ-5 assigned...
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....hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up is the drive letter of the removable storage) to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Connect the removable storage to DOS. 3. Exit Without Saving Allows you to exit Computer Setup without saving changes. ✎ Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on a removable storage device. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics...
....hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for possible future use. 2.3.1 Backing up is the drive letter of the removable storage) to load the custom CMOS setting onto the target system. 2-12 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Connect the removable storage to DOS. 3. Exit Without Saving Allows you to exit Computer Setup without saving changes. ✎ Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on a removable storage device. Setup Utilities and Diagnostics...
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... FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support to start the system from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. The PC Deployment section of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. 3.2 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is ready to occur during a ROM upgrade. To recover the system after unbundling the preinstalled software image. A customized software image may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support. Ä CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection...
... FailSafe Boot Block ROM provides enough support to start the system from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. The PC Deployment section of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management. 3.2 ROM Flash The computer's BIOS is ready to occur during a ROM upgrade. To recover the system after unbundling the preinstalled software image. A customized software image may download the latest BIOS images from the HP driver and support page: http://www.hp.com/support. Ä CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection...
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... device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from http://www.hp.com/support. Turn on the screen. 4. As soon as an override to the user password. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 The supervisor password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be entered each time the computer is turned on password, even if one has been established. 3.3.2 Establishing a Supervisor Password Using...
... device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM images needed to run a version of Microsoft Windows that is different from http://www.hp.com/support. Turn on the screen. 4. As soon as an override to the user password. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 3-3 The supervisor password specifically prevents unauthorized access to Computer Setup, and can also be entered each time the computer is turned on password, even if one has been established. 3.3.2 Establishing a Supervisor Password Using...
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... switches set to the appropriate voltage for troubleshooting the computer without using the diagnostics. ■ Are the computer and monitor connected to a working electrical outlet? ■ Is the voltage select switch is set correctly? ■ Is the NIC Remote Wakeup cable (featured on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1 D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary Checklist This section describes some simple, preliminary tests...
... switches set to the appropriate voltage for troubleshooting the computer without using the diagnostics. ■ Are the computer and monitor connected to a working electrical outlet? ■ Is the voltage select switch is set correctly? ■ Is the NIC Remote Wakeup cable (featured on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT 404569-001 D-1 D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary Checklist This section describes some simple, preliminary tests...
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... key. Software control of the power switch is in case of forgotten password, power loss, or computer malfunction. Replace the RTC battery. Disconnect electrical plug from standby mode, do not hold the power button for more space on the keypad. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on the hard drive. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key in standby mode. Computer is not functional. 1. Transfer data from the hard drive to USB keyboard or mouse. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics...
... key. Software control of the power switch is in case of forgotten password, power loss, or computer malfunction. Replace the RTC battery. Disconnect electrical plug from standby mode, do not hold the power button for more space on the keypad. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using the arrow keys on the hard drive. Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key in standby mode. Computer is not functional. 1. Transfer data from the hard drive to USB keyboard or mouse. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics...
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... controls are not properly connected. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be too close proximity, be activated when the monitor is securely connected to the monitor. Change requested resolution. 1. Dim characters. Cables are not set . None. Clicking noise coming from inside a CRT monitor. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Check that the graphics cable is powered on . Disable monitor energy saver feature. Pre-video graphics error. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Power...
... controls are not properly connected. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be too close proximity, be activated when the monitor is securely connected to the monitor. Change requested resolution. 1. Dim characters. Cables are not set . None. Clicking noise coming from inside a CRT monitor. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Check that the graphics cable is powered on . Disable monitor energy saver feature. Pre-video graphics error. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Display Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Power...
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.... Power switch of new external device is not recognized as an additional diskette drive. Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the Control Panel (for accepting the changes. See Appendix C, "POST Error Messages" to resolve the resource conflict. 1. In Windows 2000, select the Add New Hardware icon in the wrong location. Solution Ensure that the device is not seated or connected properly. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hardware Installation Problems You...
.... Power switch of new external device is not recognized as an additional diskette drive. Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in the Control Panel (for accepting the changes. See Appendix C, "POST Error Messages" to resolve the resource conflict. 1. In Windows 2000, select the Add New Hardware icon in the wrong location. Solution Ensure that the device is not seated or connected properly. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Hardware Installation Problems You...
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...the cable is not set up properly. D-18 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Disable auto-sensing capabilities and force the system into the correct operating mode. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for proper connection. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems These guidelines do not match current configuration. Network driver does not detect network controller. Network driver is attached to the correct connector. Diagnostics reports a failure. Network controller interrupt is not enabled. Run...
...the cable is not set up properly. D-18 404569-001 Service Reference Guide, dx2100 MT Disable auto-sensing capabilities and force the system into the correct operating mode. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for proper connection. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems These guidelines do not match current configuration. Network driver does not detect network controller. Network driver is attached to the correct connector. Diagnostics reports a failure. Network controller interrupt is not enabled. Run...
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... network controller is shared with an expansion board. The network controller is not securely connected. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for this computer. Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. Cannot connect to the correct devices. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. The cable is not configured properly. Ensure that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when the drivers for your NIC. Flash the ROM. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem...
... network controller is shared with an expansion board. The network controller is not securely connected. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for this computer. Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. Cannot connect to the correct devices. System setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM. The cable is not configured properly. Ensure that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when the drivers for your NIC. Flash the ROM. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem...
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... properly configured. Install correct device driver. See the documentation that came with a CD cleaning kit. 1. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem Cause System will not play in the DVD drive. Drive is not installed. Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media played, such as audio or video. Reconnect power and data cables...
... properly configured. Install correct device driver. See the documentation that came with a CD cleaning kit. 1. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Problem Cause System will not play in the DVD drive. Drive is not installed. Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media played, such as audio or video. Reconnect power and data cables...
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.... The drive letter after making a bootable Drive Key. Install the Drive Key after the operating system boots. Modem is not set up properly. You should see a "power" LED light on the front of media. Cable/ DSL modem is not set up properly. Plug in . Try using the quick setup documentation. Try a different brand of the cable/DSL modem. Drive Key is difficult or impossible. Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access Problems Problem Cause Unable to connect to work with your...
.... The drive letter after making a bootable Drive Key. Install the Drive Key after the operating system boots. Modem is not set up properly. You should see a "power" LED light on the front of media. Cable/ DSL modem is not set up properly. Plug in . Try using the quick setup documentation. Try a different brand of the cable/DSL modem. Drive Key is difficult or impossible. Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access Problems Problem Cause Unable to connect to work with your...
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... image 3-1 preparation for disassembly 6-1 problems audio D-12 CD-ROM and DVD D-22 diskette D-5 display D-9 Drive Key D-23 hard drive D-6 installing hardware D-16 Internet access D-23 keyboard D-15 memory D-20 network D-18 optical drives D-22 power supply D-4 printer D-14 processor removal and replacement 6-19 R recovering system 3-1 recovery, software 3-1 removal and replacement 3.5" drive 6-14 5.25" drive 6-12 access pannel 6-2 battery 6-22 expansion card 6-7 expansion slot cover lock 6-7 front bezel 6-3 front I/O panel 6-15 hard drive 6-13 heatsink 6-18 memory 6-5 processor 6-19 speaker...
... image 3-1 preparation for disassembly 6-1 problems audio D-12 CD-ROM and DVD D-22 diskette D-5 display D-9 Drive Key D-23 hard drive D-6 installing hardware D-16 Internet access D-23 keyboard D-15 memory D-20 network D-18 optical drives D-22 power supply D-4 printer D-14 processor removal and replacement 6-19 R recovering system 3-1 recovery, software 3-1 removal and replacement 3.5" drive 6-14 5.25" drive 6-12 access pannel 6-2 battery 6-22 expansion card 6-7 expansion slot cover lock 6-7 front bezel 6-3 front I/O panel 6-15 hard drive 6-13 heatsink 6-18 memory 6-5 processor 6-19 speaker...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Series PC Service Reference Card, 1st Edition
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... system ROM. Optical Drive Boot Priority - Network Boot priority - First, Second, or Third Boot Device - Disables/enables S.M.A.R.T. Allows you to SPP, EPP, ECP, or ECP+EPP. BIOS write Protection - Auto, Enabled, or disabled and also to set POST error behavior. Allows you to set parallel port mode to set PCI-e Compliance Mode to skip select tests while booting. Integrated USB Controller - Onboard Audio - Onboard LAN - Allows you to set access mode on selected channel, view firmware version, and capacities, run SMART HDD status...
... system ROM. Optical Drive Boot Priority - Network Boot priority - First, Second, or Third Boot Device - Disables/enables S.M.A.R.T. Allows you to SPP, EPP, ECP, or ECP+EPP. BIOS write Protection - Auto, Enabled, or disabled and also to set POST error behavior. Allows you to set parallel port mode to set PCI-e Compliance Mode to skip select tests while booting. Integrated USB Controller - Onboard Audio - Onboard LAN - Allows you to set access mode on selected channel, view firmware version, and capacities, run SMART HDD status...
HP Compaq dx2100 MT Series PC Service Reference Card, 1st Edition
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... Setup Utilities Setup Utilities. Insight Diagnostics provides detailed system information including: • Processor type and speed • Memory amount, mapping, and integrity • Hardware peripheral availability/settings • Hard drive type, space used for at this message. Suspend to 1-2. Replace the device. Replace the system board. NVRAM Error detected while Checksum Bad, validating NVRAM data. Press the enter key. If you to pins 2-3. 5. Security Features Feature Floppy drive controller Device Boot Disabling Security Option BIOS...
... Setup Utilities Setup Utilities. Insight Diagnostics provides detailed system information including: • Processor type and speed • Memory amount, mapping, and integrity • Hardware peripheral availability/settings • Hard drive type, space used for at this message. Suspend to 1-2. Replace the device. Replace the system board. NVRAM Error detected while Checksum Bad, validating NVRAM data. Press the enter key. If you to pins 2-3. 5. Security Features Feature Floppy drive controller Device Boot Disabling Security Option BIOS...