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How Graphics Cards Can A Compaq 500b Mt Take
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Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide - Page 11
...and the software installed in order to get the most from your PC that came with the graphics controller utility or the documentation that contain the installation software for additional...XP applications from a pre-installed Windows 7 desktop, click Start > Windows Virtual PC > Virtual Windows XP and follow the instructions on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista and ...
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
...Compaq 500B MT Business PC
© 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Document Number 594184-001. 1st Edition September 2009. Key Specifications
Processor Type RAM Type Maximum RAM Supported Expansion Slots
Graphics...; Novell SUSE Linux
Spare Parts
Cables 1 Front I/O assembly with card reader * Front I/O assembly without card reader 2 Power switch/LED cable assembly 3 SATA HDD cable, ...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 2
... board.
1 short, 1 sec No legacy floppy drive or optical
pause
drive found pause
1. Reseat the graphics card. Replace the system board. Compaq 500B, MT
594184-001
page 2 Power
on the system.
2.
Replace the graphics card.
3. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board.
3 short, 1 long, CPU configuration error or invalid
3 sec pause
CPU detected...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 3
... for troubleshooting. To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for graphics, audio,
storage, communications, and input devices...) state. Press F10 for the Compaq 500B and 505B MT Desktop PCs. For all errors detected during POST, the BIOS will boot to the CD. 8. Compaq 500B, MT
594184-001
page 3 LED Codes...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 2
... that is subject to another language without notice. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. and other countries.
Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC
First Edition (September 2009)
Document Part Number: 591882-001 Microsoft and Windows are set forth in the U.S.
Nothing herein should be photocopied, reproduced...
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 9
1 Product Description
Chassis Designations
The following subsection illustrates the 500B and 505B chassis design.
Microtower (MT)
Chassis Designations 1
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 10
..., whereas the Compaq 505B MT is based on AMD technology. Compaq 500B MT features: ● Intel Core 2 Duo processors ● Intel G41/ICH7 Express chipset ● Intel GMA X4500 integrated graphics controller Compaq 505B MT features: ● AMD AM3 Athlon II and Phenom II processors ● nVidia MCP61P ● nVidia GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics controller Both PCs feature: ●...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 18
... memory module sockets on page 4). 3. 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.
Installing Memory Modules
CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 20
...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
12 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis The expansion slots accommodate full-height or half-height expansion cards.
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 22
Figure 2-14 Removing the bracket cover
6. 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 2-15 Press the latch to release it. 5.
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 23
... the slot
8. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other add-in cards, move the card back and forth gently to Remove
Expansion Cards 15 Figure 2-16 Removing the graphics card from the card slot. For other components. 7. Figure 2-17 Rocking the card to free it from the socket. NOTE: If you are removing a PCI Express...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 24
.... CAUTION: After removing an expansion card, you are not installing a new expansion card, install an expansion slot cover to the add-in anti-static packaging. 12. Figure 2-18 Lifting the card from the card
11. Store the removed card in card. 9. Lift the card out of internal components during operation.
16 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 25
Figure 2-20 Installing an expansion card
NOTE: When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the card so that the latch in the expansion card slot. 14. Press the card straight down into the small slot on the system board. If you are replacing a graphics card, verify that the whole connector seats properly in the computer snaps back...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 26
15. Replace the bracket cover on the back of the computer. Press straight down until the card is fully seated in the card slot. Figure 2-23 Replacing the bracket cover
18 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Figure 2-22 Seating the card
16.
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
System board connectors are color-coded to make it easier to find the proper connection.
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 69
...that runs automatically when the computer is powered on the system.
2. Replace the graphics card.
3.
Check cable connections. Run the Setup utility and ensure the device port... beep codes, their meanings, and the recommended actions for solving the problem.
Reseat the graphics card. Power on . Replace the system board.
Table B-1 Diagnostic Beep Codes
Beeps
Diagnosis
Recommended...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 70
If the message disappears, there may be a problem with the expansion card.
6. Verify the correct ROM. 2. LED Power LED Indicator
Drive LED ... (checksum error, corrupted image, etc.)
1. LED Codes
The following table describes the LED states for the Compaq 500B and 505B MT Desktop PCs. Replace the system board.
5 short beeps, 3 BIOS recovery was recently added, remove it to RAM Computer...
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