HP 500B Support Question
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Question posted by wschock268 on February 13th, 2014
Changing Graphics Card
I want to change the graphics card in my HP 500B MT computer to accomdate dual monitors. What are my options?
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on February 13th, 2014 12:37 PM
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Go to this page to view available PCI express x16 - 2 display cards. There are many cards available to search just make sure they PCI expressx16 cards & support at least two displays & the pricepoint you are willing spend.
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Listening...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide - Page 11
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Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B - Page 35
Removing and Replacing an Add-In Card
35 10 If you are removing a graphics card, press on the latch to release it.
13 Lift the card out of the computer.
11 Remove the graphics card from the card slot.
14 If present, remove any cables connected to the add-in card.
12 For other add-in cards, move the card back and forth gently to free it from the card slot in the computer.
Hardware Reference Guide - Compaq 500B/505B - Page 36
....
1 Replace any cables previously removed from the card.
3 If you are replacing a graphics card, verify that the latch in the computer snaps back into place.
2 Align the edge of the card with the slot on the computer.
4 Press straight down until the card is fully seated in the card slot.
36
Removing and Replacing an Add...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 1
... Slots
Graphics Adapter Chipset Drive Support I/O Interfaces
Operating Systems
Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium dual-core
...card reader 3 Access panel 4 Power supply, 300W, PFC * Power supply, 300W, non-PFC * 5.25-inch bezel blank * Not shown
Compaq 500B, MT
Not spared 586725-001 586726-001 570581-001 463317-001 463318-001 586749-001
Miscellaneous Parts
1 Heatsink with latch * PATA to change...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 2
...graphics card installed or graph- Clear CMOS.
5. Compaq 500B, MT
594184-001
page 2 Diagnostic Beep Codes
Beeps
Diagnosis
Recommended Action
1 short, 1 long, Bad memory or memory configura- Replace the graphics card.
3. Replace the graphics card...I/O connector
VGA
Monitor connector
F_AUDIO
Front ...
1. System Board
Standard and Optional Boards
System boards with thermal grease,...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 3
...Change factory default settings • Set the system date and time • Set, view, change...
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Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 2
... contained herein.
No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced, or translated to change without the prior written consent of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC
First Edition (September 2009)
Document Part Number: 591882-001 The information contained herein...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 5
... Model 500B 34 Heat sink assembly (AMD) - Table of contents
1 Product Description Chassis Designations ...1 Microtower (MT) ...1 Product Description ...2
2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...3 Access Panel ...4 Front Bezel ...6 Memory ...8 DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ...8 Populating DIMM Sockets 9 Installing Memory Modules 10 Expansion Cards ...12...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 10
... Phenom II processors ● nVidia MCP61P ● nVidia GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics controller Both PCs feature: ● Support for up to 4GB of the PCs. Product Description
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Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 18
... to the memory modules or system board. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of the computer or optional cards. Figure 2-8 DIMM locations (500B shown)
10 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis The memory module sockets have gold-plated metal contacts.
Regardless of the contacts. Adding or removing memory modules while...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 20
... slot. Figure 2-10 Expansion Slot Locations - 500B
Figure 2-11 Expansion Slot Locations - 505B
Table 2-2 Expansion Slot Locations
Item
Description
1
PCI Express x16 expansion slot
2
PCI Express x1 expansion slot
3
PCI Express x1 expansion slot
4
PCI expansion slot
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Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 22
5. Figure 2-15 Press the latch to release it. Remove the bracket cover. If you are removing a graphics card, press on the latch to release the graphics card
14 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Figure 2-14 Removing the bracket cover
6.
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 23
... of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the slot
8. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other add-in the computer. Remove the graphics card from the card slot in cards, move the card back and forth gently to Remove
Expansion...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 25
... down into the expansion socket on the chassis. Figure 2-20 Installing an expansion card
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Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 28
Table 2-3 Cable connections - 500B
Connector Name
Connector Color
Description
ATX_POWER
white
power supply, 24-pin
ATX_12V
white
power supply, 4-pin
... slot PCIe x1 expansion slot PCIe x16 expansion slot
20 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Cable Connections
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Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 54
...the system board, you must also change the chassis serial number in the ...the system ROM to AC power.
46 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
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... not ready (missing utility or Upgrade the BIOS to cool before graphics card
second pause initialized.
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Interpreting Diagnostic Beep Codes
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... message disappears, there may be a problem with the expansion card.
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Drive LED Indicator
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62 Appendix B Diagnostics LED Codes
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5.
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