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E Battery "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on graphics card (PCI-E card) page 19. Locating Components Inside the Computer Computer component configurations vary by model. D Modem card (PCI card) and "Removing and Replacing a PCI Card" on page 24. You can remove and replace the following components: Component See: A Optical disc drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 DVD-ROM, DVD...
E Battery "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on graphics card (PCI-E card) page 19. Locating Components Inside the Computer Computer component configurations vary by model. D Modem card (PCI card) and "Removing and Replacing a PCI Card" on page 24. You can remove and replace the following components: Component See: A Optical disc drive. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 5 DVD-ROM, DVD...
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You can replace these cards with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. The modem card is a telephone modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot. You may also come with a modem card in a PCI Express (PCI-E) card slot. Modem PCI card Graphics PCI-E card Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 Removing and Replacing a PCI Card Your computer comes with a graphics card in the PCI card slot. The computer may also replace with a new modem card or graphics card.
You can replace these cards with a different PCI card or PCI-E card. The modem card is a telephone modem circuit board that fits into a PCI card slot. You may also come with a modem card in a PCI Express (PCI-E) card slot. Modem PCI card Graphics PCI-E card Upgrading and Servicing Guide 19 Removing and Replacing a PCI Card Your computer comes with a graphics card in the PCI card slot. The computer may also replace with a new modem card or graphics card.
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... "Opening the Computer" on page 2. 2 Inside the computer, locate the PCI card slot on the outside of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the graphics card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the slot. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Not...
... "Opening the Computer" on page 2. 2 Inside the computer, locate the PCI card slot on the outside of the card, may not fit properly into the back panel. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the graphics card. HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the slot. 20 Upgrading and Servicing Guide Not...
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The whole connector should be seated properly in the PCI-E card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to remove the graphics card. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 23 HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the add-in card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - See "Closing the Computer" on page 7. 6 Install any...
The whole connector should be seated properly in the PCI-E card slot: 1 Complete the procedures to remove the graphics card. Upgrading and Servicing Guide 23 HP recommends that you install a card with power consumption of the add-in card with the screw to secure the card. 4 Connect any software drivers - See "Closing the Computer" on page 7. 6 Install any...
Advanced Setup Guide
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NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the ... to use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. TV signal source video in to connect the television signals. Connecting the...
NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to-VGA converter included in to the computer. Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the ... to use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. TV signal source video in to connect the television signals. Connecting the...
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... into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on the computer...
... into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. Delivers a sharper image than composite video cable by model) This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system. DVI-to-HDMI cable or adapter Connects a DVI monitor to an HDMI connector on the computer...
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...." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use ....DVI connector on the original monitor, you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When...
...." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use ....DVI connector on the original monitor, you may need to disable the TV option to return the computer display to its original resolution. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to change the display settings. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables 51 Disabling the TV-out Option When...
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... connector, use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to use. TV signal source audio in to -VGA converter included in to connect the... the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the TV. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. TV signal source video...
... connector, use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to use. TV signal source audio in to -VGA converter included in to connect the... the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the TV. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. Using TV Cables The computer includes video and audio cables to the computer. TV signal source video...
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... as Composite Video Out or TV Source In. Plug into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a monitor or a TV display. Composite video cable RCA...
... as Composite Video Out or TV Source In. Plug into an RCA connector such as S-video Video Out or TV Source In. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to a DVI connector on the computer or connects an HDMI monitor to a monitor or a TV display. Composite video cable RCA...
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If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video ...to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to use When you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal ...
If the monitor has a VGA connector but no DVI connector, use . Disconnecting the TV 1 Disable the TV-out option. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the monitor. See "Disabling the TV-out Option." 2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video ...to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection to use When you connect optional equipment as signal sources, the connectors on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to -VGA converter included in the box (select models only). Connecting the Television Signal ...
Getting Started Guide
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..., repeat steps a to d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance ...Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the ...
..., repeat steps a to d until the issue is found. 3 Try reducing the size of the playback window. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance ...Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to control the movie. 5 To play the movie. 2 Change the resolution of the ...
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... the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source video in to -VGA converter included in to the TV. Audio out from the... to use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to...
... the Television Signal and Video Cables 39 Use the video and audio cables to connect: Video out from the computer to the monitor. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to the computer. TV signal source video in to -VGA converter included in to the TV. Audio out from the... to use the DVI-to-VGA converter to connect to the computer: Connect the DVI-to-VGA converter to the DVI connector on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the TV. Connecting the Television Signal and Video Cables This section describes how to...
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... connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a monitor or a TV display. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system.
... connect the computer may be required to connect the computer to a monitor or a TV display. Plugs into a DVI-I or DVI-D cable Y/C, 4-pin. This allows the graphic card driver to transfer HDMI signals to the television system.
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... the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to use . When the optional equipment has more than...2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection...
... the best-quality connection type that is supported by choosing the monitor only for the video card. (The tab may limit the type of connection that provides the best-quality playback image. NOTE: Some graphic cards have a DVI connector and a DVI-to use . When the optional equipment has more than...2 Turn off the TV and the computer. 3 Remove the video and audio cables from the computer and view the computer desktop on the computer graphic card, and then connect the VGA cable to the converter and to the monitor. Connecting to a Monitor or High-Definition TV Choosing the AV connection...
Getting Started
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... a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) c Use the DVD controls to the TV +... the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to d until the issue is resolved. a Click the Windows Start Button on the ...
... a slightly lower resolution, and then click Apply. b Move the Resolution slider to allow optimal DVD playback. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) c Use the DVD controls to the TV +... the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to d until the issue is resolved. a Click the Windows Start Button on the ...
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... then click Apply. d Try playing the DVD again. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to play the movie. 2 Change the resolution...the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to allow optimal DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, ...
... then click Apply. d Try playing the DVD again. Playing CDs, DVDs, or VCDs 131 c Click Yes. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. If the playback is still poor, repeat steps a to play the movie. 2 Change the resolution...the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP DVD Play. 4 Use the mouse to operate the media controls to allow optimal DVD playback. a Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, ...
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...graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP... optimal DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider to play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order...
...graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may also improve DVD playback. 148 Getting Started (features vary by model) Using Windows Media Center to play DVDs 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar. 2 Click Windows Media Center to open Windows Media Center. 3 Scroll to TV+ Movies, and then click HP... optimal DVD playback. Windows Media Center automatically adjusts the display for the best screen resolution to the TV + Movies menu, and then select HP DVD Play. c Click Yes. b Move the Resolution slider to play the DVD in full-screen mode, double-click anywhere in the order...
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... excessive current. WARNING: Do not overload the system by installing add-in card slots that can be required for certain graphics card upgrades. The total +5 Vv current draw in a fully loaded system (one with the graphics card supplier for each board/card in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by model...
... excessive current. WARNING: Do not overload the system by installing add-in card slots that can be required for certain graphics card upgrades. The total +5 Vv current draw in a fully loaded system (one with the graphics card supplier for each board/card in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by model...
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... all available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust... display resolution is found. 2 Try reducing the size of DVD drive and computer model that can also play DVD movies. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to d until the issue is resolved.
... all available programs. Or If the dialog window does not appear, click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, click All Programs, and then click HP DVD Play or DVD Play BD/HD, or Power Cinema depending on the taskbar, click Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust... display resolution is found. 2 Try reducing the size of DVD drive and computer model that can also play DVD movies. NOTE: Having a higher-end computer graphics (video) card and increasing computer memory may have to scroll down in the window to d until the issue is resolved.