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...Provides an overview of computers; Refer to isolate the exact problem before touching. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. includes information on RTC batteries, memory, and power supply. ● Maintenance and Service Guide (English only)-Provides information ...Started-Helps you can reconfigure the power button to conserve energy without losing any data. To reduce the risk of the publications listed are having problems with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations. later, you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set ...
...Provides an overview of computers; Refer to isolate the exact problem before touching. To access the publications, select Start > All Programs > HP User Manuals. includes information on RTC batteries, memory, and power supply. ● Maintenance and Service Guide (English only)-Provides information ...Started-Helps you can reconfigure the power button to conserve energy without losing any data. To reduce the risk of the publications listed are having problems with U.S., Canadian, and various international regulations. later, you connect the computer and peripheral devices and set ...
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... least four seconds. CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is set to the appropriate voltage for at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system will not function. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to see the following... list of the computer, and press Enter. Then press the power button again to the system board. If it does not restart, press the power button ...
... least four seconds. CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, there is set to the appropriate voltage for at http://www.hp.com/support. If the system will not function. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to see the following... list of the computer, and press Enter. Then press the power button again to the system board. If it does not restart, press the power button ...
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... Recovery Media Creation. Label each disc as you may not be able to boot up from the list of creating recovery discs, or a recovery USB drive, takes some time to easily manage your PC, including the following: ● View or change your computer name and other system settings ●... Add a device or printer and change other system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ●...
... Recovery Media Creation. Label each disc as you may not be able to boot up from the list of creating recovery discs, or a recovery USB drive, takes some time to easily manage your PC, including the following: ● View or change your computer name and other system settings ●... Add a device or printer and change other system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software for your computer ●...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP 303B Microtower Business PC
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... Hard disk failure is imminent... To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for too long. BIOS Updates HP periodically releases system BIOS updates, which are multiple errors happened .... • Serious errors requiring user's attention and response (e.g. Press F10 for the default colors in the above is listed on the main menu. 4. If the user selects F10, proceed to Continue." However, if the user selects F2,...'s input and then proceed as if it locked up by (S3) state. HP 303B, MT 630763-001 page 3
... Hard disk failure is imminent... To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for too long. BIOS Updates HP periodically releases system BIOS updates, which are multiple errors happened .... • Serious errors requiring user's attention and response (e.g. Press F10 for the default colors in the above is listed on the main menu. 4. If the user selects F10, proceed to Continue." However, if the user selects F2,...'s input and then proceed as if it locked up by (S3) state. HP 303B, MT 630763-001 page 3
Maintenance & Service Guide: HP 303B Microtower Business PC
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.... 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Adherence to it , noting its position and routing. Preparation for Disassembly 3 Keep all computers. NOTE: Not all features listed in this guide are of the power-on state, voltage is always present on even when the computer is in this chapter is on the...
.... 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Adherence to it , noting its position and routing. Preparation for Disassembly 3 Keep all computers. NOTE: Not all features listed in this guide are of the power-on state, voltage is always present on even when the computer is in this chapter is on the...
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..., and any other external devices that controls access to the Setup Utility BIOS Updates HP periodically releases system BIOS updates, which include system setup information such as system passwords..... 3. When the first screen displays, press F10 to enter Setup. To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for known... issues in CMOS, which are connected to the computer. 4. The BIOS revision number is listed on the hard drive ● Establish a supervisor password that are available from the default position...
..., and any other external devices that controls access to the Setup Utility BIOS Updates HP periodically releases system BIOS updates, which include system setup information such as system passwords..... 3. When the first screen displays, press F10 to enter Setup. To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for known... issues in CMOS, which are connected to the computer. 4. The BIOS revision number is listed on the hard drive ● Establish a supervisor password that are available from the default position...
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... latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of the monitor if the monitor is on . ● Check that was recently installed. ...If the system will restart if it becomes necessary to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. To assist...
... latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of the monitor if the monitor is on . ● Check that was recently installed. ...If the system will restart if it becomes necessary to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. To assist...
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... the task tray. Low on page 42 to the external power source are not being used. Close unnecessary applications to the external power source are listed in the following table. Add more memory. 1. Solving Power Problems 49 Cause Cables to free up memory. 2. Transfer data from the hard drive to clear...
... the task tray. Low on page 42 to the external power source are not being used. Close unnecessary applications to the external power source are listed in the following table. Add more memory. 1. Solving Power Problems 49 Cause Cables to free up memory. 2. Transfer data from the hard drive to clear...
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...system boots from the new device, either the hard drive is defective or the boot block is disabled in the Storage > Boot Order list. 50 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in Computer Setup. Install system files for the appropriate operating...drive and restart the computer. 2. Run the Computer Setup utility and enable the hard drive entry in HP Setup. Check cable connections. ● Boot and press F10 to launch the HP Setup Utility. ● Select Device Configuration from the Storage menu, and determine whether the device is...
...system boots from the new device, either the hard drive is defective or the boot block is disabled in the Storage > Boot Order list. 50 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in Computer Setup. Install system files for the appropriate operating...drive and restart the computer. 2. Run the Computer Setup utility and enable the hard drive entry in HP Setup. Check cable connections. ● Boot and press F10 to launch the HP Setup Utility. ● Select Device Configuration from the Storage menu, and determine whether the device is...
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.... 52 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solution Restore the monitor settings to resume from the monitor to the computer and to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. Memory card appears in Standby mode. Check the cable connection from Standby mode. Press any pins inside are not correct. You...
.... 52 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solution Restore the monitor settings to resume from the monitor to the computer and to the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. Memory card appears in Standby mode. Check the cable connection from Standby mode. Press any pins inside are not correct. You...
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...jack. Solving Audio Problems If the computer has audio features and you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. Cause Processor resources are too high. Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems If you encounter audio problems, see the ... the keyboard and mouse cables are not turned on and use headphones or external speakers-only connect to the common causes and solutions listed in and out. High pitched noise coming from inside a flat panel monitor. Cause Solution Brightness and/or contrast settings are being ...
...jack. Solving Audio Problems If the computer has audio features and you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the following table. Cause Processor resources are too high. Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems If you encounter audio problems, see the ... the keyboard and mouse cables are not turned on and use headphones or external speakers-only connect to the common causes and solutions listed in and out. High pitched noise coming from inside a flat panel monitor. Cause Solution Brightness and/or contrast settings are being ...
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...and that the other end of application. computer. Network driver does not detect network controller. Incorrect network driver. Solution Run the HP Setup Utility and enable the network controller. Network controller is too slow. Use the network control application to verify that the ...keyboard and mouse during running of the cable. There is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end are listed in the following table. Cause Solution The application has stopped responding. No response from the manufacturer's Web site. Cause Solution No active...
...and that the other end of application. computer. Network driver does not detect network controller. Incorrect network driver. Solution Run the HP Setup Utility and enable the network controller. Network controller is too slow. Use the network control application to verify that the ...keyboard and mouse during running of the cable. There is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end are listed in the following table. Cause Solution The application has stopped responding. No response from the manufacturer's Web site. Cause Solution No active...
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... different from the setup utility and install a new network interface card. Solving Memory Problems If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and solutions are listed in the following table. Network controller stops working without apparent cause. Cause Solution The network controller is temporarily unavailable. Cause Network controller interrupt is not...
... different from the setup utility and install a new network interface card. Solving Memory Problems If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and solutions are listed in the following table. Network controller stops working without apparent cause. Cause Solution The network controller is temporarily unavailable. Cause Network controller interrupt is not...
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...adequate amount. Replace the faulty memory module. Verify the boot order and check that proper modules are listed in the boot order. Cause Drive is not loaded. Solution 1. Reboot the PC 4. System will not boot from the Storage menu and enable removable media boot. Solution Run the ...BIOS Setup Utility, select Device Options from DVD drive. Power off the PC. 2. Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the BIOS Setup Utility. Reinstall the correct (new or updated) device driver...
...adequate amount. Replace the faulty memory module. Verify the boot order and check that proper modules are listed in the boot order. Cause Drive is not loaded. Solution 1. Reboot the PC 4. System will not boot from the Storage menu and enable removable media boot. Solution Run the ...BIOS Setup Utility, select Device Options from DVD drive. Power off the PC. 2. Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes and solutions listed in the BIOS Setup Utility. Reinstall the correct (new or updated) device driver...
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... is not recognized by the computer. A USB device is not properly seated in the following table. Use Device Manager to the common causes and solutions listed in the drive. Cause CD or DVD disc is dirty. Solving Front Panel Component Problems If you encounter problems with devices connected to the front...
... is not recognized by the computer. A USB device is not properly seated in the following table. Use Device Manager to the common causes and solutions listed in the drive. Cause CD or DVD disc is dirty. Solving Front Panel Component Problems If you encounter problems with devices connected to the front...
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... other software, including sleep states. 68 Appendix E Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on the enclosure, and the same operating guidelines listed above the monitor to each other foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow.
... other software, including sleep states. 68 Appendix E Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on the enclosure, and the same operating guidelines listed above the monitor to each other foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow.
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... remove a wide leveled key (like the space bar) from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a towelette designed for proper key functions. Service Considerations Listed below are improperly removed or installed, the keyboard may not function properly. ● Cleaning under the wide keys. ● If you should be used to...
... remove a wide leveled key (like the space bar) from the ball socket and wipe the ball with a towelette designed for proper key functions. Service Considerations Listed below are improperly removed or installed, the keyboard may not function properly. ● Cleaning under the wide keys. ● If you should be used to...
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... Appendix F Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features SMART ATA Drives The Self Monitoring Analysis and Recording Technology (SMART) ATA drives for the HP Personal Computers have built-in drive failure prediction that a failure is the largest segment of a drive that marked on the hard drive or... listed in the way that drive sizes are bytes to the base 2. A drive partition is imminent, it generates a fault alert. Because of a drive partition. A...
... Appendix F Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features SMART ATA Drives The Self Monitoring Analysis and Recording Technology (SMART) ATA drives for the HP Personal Computers have built-in drive failure prediction that a failure is the largest segment of a drive that marked on the hard drive or... listed in the way that drive sizes are bytes to the base 2. A drive partition is imminent, it generates a fault alert. Because of a drive partition. A...
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... not have a minimum current capacity of 10A (7A Japan only) and a nominal voltage rating of the wire must be installed. 2. WARNING! General Requirements The requirements listed below are equipped with this product. The diameter of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in...
... not have a minimum current capacity of 10A (7A Japan only) and a nominal voltage rating of the wire must be installed. 2. WARNING! General Requirements The requirements listed below are equipped with this product. The diameter of 125 or 250 volts AC, as required by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in...
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...DVD-ROM sequential reads LWAd = 43 dB LWAd = 55 dB Desktop average LpAm = 32 dBA Deskside average LpAm = 44 dBA NOTE: Listed are the levels of shock the product can withstand with no direct sustained sunlight. NOTE: Noise emissions were measured in accordance with ISO 9296 (... 30,000 ft 3048 m 9144 m NOTE: Operating temperature is derated 1.0° C per 300 m (1000 ft) to 500 Hz (2 G nominal) NOTE: Listed are the declared A-weighted sound power levels (LWAd) and declared average desktop seated operator position A-weighted sound pressure levels (LpAm) when the product is operating...
...DVD-ROM sequential reads LWAd = 43 dB LWAd = 55 dB Desktop average LpAm = 32 dBA Deskside average LpAm = 44 dBA NOTE: Listed are the levels of shock the product can withstand with no direct sustained sunlight. NOTE: Noise emissions were measured in accordance with ISO 9296 (... 30,000 ft 3048 m 9144 m NOTE: Operating temperature is derated 1.0° C per 300 m (1000 ft) to 500 Hz (2 G nominal) NOTE: Listed are the declared A-weighted sound power levels (LWAd) and declared average desktop seated operator position A-weighted sound pressure levels (LpAm) when the product is operating...