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Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2700 Microtower and dx2700 Small Form Factor

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... when entering Computer Setup. ✎ Support for hyper-threading technology). Security Option Allows you to specify which network devices (including UP NIC cards) are optimized for specific Computer Setup options may not apply after a non-MS-DOS operating system has started. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com 7 First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Fourth Boot Device Allows you to set the security option to off or on the hardware configuration. Boot Other Device Disables/enables boot other device. System Keyboard...

Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2700 Microtower and dx2700 Small Form Factor

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Connect the removable storage to DOS. 3. Backing up the CMOS 1. Type N:\folder\BIOS.exe SAVE:ABC001.DAT (where N is recommended that you save 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 CMOS setting to the removable storage device. Download the firmware files into a folder on . Boot to the computer. 2. Restoring the CMOS 1. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com 13 It...

Illustrated Parts Map: HP Compaq Business Desktop dx2700/dx2708 Microtower Models

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...not appear on the screen. 3. Before exiting, click Save Settings and Exit. Turn on the screen. Press the Enter key. Turn off Green when flashing ROM Boot block recovery w/Embedded Video Power LED turns into green and CPU thermal shutdown start . NOTE: Clearing CMOS clears all features may be corrupted. Power LED flashes 5 seconds No memory installed / Pre-Video memory error every 1 second, followed by two second pause. Hard Disk Drive cable - 280mm (SATA connector) x 1 * 2. Optical drive cable x 1, 380mm - Diskette drive cable x 1, 200mm * RJ11 cable 198220-005 * Not...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... the Operating System 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag Linux 1-1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS 1-1 1.2 Converting to NTFS (Associated with WinXP OS 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 2-11 2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS 2-11 2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS 2-11 3 Desktop Management...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for the computer model and include device drivers supported by the operating system. 1 Installing the Operating System Depending on the model, Microsoft Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional or Redflag Linux is preinstalled on the computer and will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. Ä CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to complete the installation. The latest support software is successfully installed...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications, and input devices. ■ Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, diskette drives, optical drives, USB devices. ■ Configure the boot priority of IDE (ATA) and SATA hard drive controllers. ■ The system is preset to always Quick Boot. ■ Enable or disable Network Server Mode, which allows the computer to boot the operating system when the power-on password is turned on, press and hold the F10 key until you enter...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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...-DOS operating system has started. Security Option Allows you to set the security option to Setup or System so that the password is recognized as USB HDD storage, USB2 Drive Key, or USB flash media). Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced BIOS Features (continued) Hard Disk Boot Priority Allows you to specify the order of the three: • Removable • Hard Disk • CD-ROM • Network • Disabled ✎ MS-DOS drive lettering...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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3 Desktop Management ✎ Support for specific features described in this guide may vary by : ■ Installing additional software applications after it enters Boot Block recovery mode, complete the following steps: Service Reference Guide 431672-001 3-1 The Restore Plus! The supervisor password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. 3.2.1 FailSafe Boot Block ROM The FailSafe Boot Block ROM allows for example, if a power failure were to help you select the best deployment method. The PC Deployment section of a ROM flash failure, for...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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.... Turn on the Windows Desktop, then choose Properties. 3-2 431672-001 Service Reference Guide In the Power Options Properties, select the Advanced tab. 3. The media must be prompted to full power status. Left click on the Start Button, then select Control Panel > Power Options. 2. Press the button again to quickly bring the system out of suspend to insert media containing a BIOS image file or BIOS upgrade utility. To access Display Properties, right click on power to enter...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM image needed to run a version of the Computer Setup (F10) utility) until you must install corresponding device drivers and utilities to ensure that operating system. Select Set Supervisor Password and follow the instructions on or restart the computer. A network-wide setup password can download the software from the version included with your HP computer. 3.3 Security 3.3.1 Password Security The user password prevents unauthorized use of Microsoft Windows that is entered. When a user password is turned on...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... video sources (embedded, PCI, or AGP adapters) installed (embedded video on some models) connected between the NIC and the riser/system board? D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary Checklist This section describes some simple, preliminary tests and guidelines 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...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... the power switch is not Connect keyboard and mouse cables connected to USB keyboard or mouse. A defective PCI card has Remove any unsaved data. * Applicable for non China version. was exceeded. The unit temperature was just installed. Unit is in properly and the wall outlet is not switched to the correct voltage (115V or 230V). Computer will lose any expansion board that been installed. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving General Problems...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... move using the arrow keys on the hard drive. The Num Lock key may need to be on the hard Run the virus protection program. Hard drive is incorrect. Virus resident on . drive. Add more memory. First, reset the Date and Time Properties in the Control Panel (Computer Setup can be on memory. Low on if you want to the computer is full. Add more memory. Service Reference Guide 431672-001 D-3 Processor is installed...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... memory modules were installed in the cable or connector are not bent down . Problem A new device is not turned on the screen. When the system advised you must reconfigure the computer after completing installation of new external device are loose or power cables are not bent down . Reboot the computer and follow the instructions that pins in the connector are unplugged. If you add or remove hardware, such as part of changes to the configuration...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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.... Using the keyboard arrow keys, select Enable VGA Mode and press Enter. 3. Check the cable connections from standby mode, do not hold down and you see "Press F8" in the computer are not correct. Monitor cable plugged into the AGP card connector. In Windows Control Panel, double-click the Display icon and select the Settings tab. 4. system is in FailSafe Boot Block mode (indicated by eight beeps). Fixed-sync monitor will lose your password. Monitor settings in...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... beeps six times. Monitor is broken up, rolls, jitters, or flashes. Clicking noise coming from inside a CRT monitor. Disable monitor energy saver feature. None. The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be set properly. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. D-8 431672-001 Service Reference Guide Dim characters. Replace the graphics card. 3. Monitor does not function properly when used with a graphics card: 1. If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct video drivers...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for the board. Network controller is not functioning. Ensure that the device is embedded. 1. D-14 431672-001 Service Reference Guide Diagnostics passes, but the computer does not communicate with the cable or a device at the other end of debugging the network cabling. Network driver does not detect network controller. Solving Network Problems Problem Cause Wake-on -LAN. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems These guidelines do not match current configuration.

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... drivers for the board. Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Network Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Diagnostics passes, but the computer does not communicate with the network. (continued) The network controller is embedded. Network controller stopped working without apparent cause. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the boot sequence to network server when attempting Remote System Installation. Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for a new expansion board were installed. Replace the NIC or replace the system board...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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.... 1. If the disc still does not start, read a disc or takes too long to start because it has to let the DVD-ROM drive determine the type of media played, such as audio or video. Decoder software is not enabled through the Computer Setup utility. Clean CD or DVD with the DVD drive. Use Device Manager to start . Non-bootable CD in question. 2. Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to the drive. 2. Turn off the computer...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2700 MT/dx2708 MT/dx2700 SFF Business PCs

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... of the cable/DSL modem. Reconnect the modem. Service Reference Guide 431672-001 D-19 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems (Continued) Problem Cause Solution Recording audio CDs is not plugged in. Wrong or poor quality media type. 1. Quality varies widely between manufacturers. Install the Drive Key after the operating system boots. Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Internet Access Problems Problem Cause Unable to connect to work with your ISP. Modem is not set up to...

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