Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with your data files. This action points... keep a backup copy of all system software, applications, and related files stored on the hard drive. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to ...Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. To do so, right-click on the Microsoft Web site to scan for each of your monitor. For more pop-up and recover the primary hard drive...
If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with your data files. This action points... keep a backup copy of all system software, applications, and related files stored on the hard drive. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use the Browse button in Windows XP to ...Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. To do so, right-click on the Microsoft Web site to scan for each of your monitor. For more pop-up and recover the primary hard drive...
Hardware Reference Guide - dx7500 Microtower Model
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... and Cautions ...8 Removing the Computer Access Panel 9 Replacing the Computer Access Panel 10 Removing the Front Bezel ...11 Removing Bezel Blanks ...12 Replacing the Front Bezel ...13 Installing Additional Memory ...14 ...Drive Positions ...23 Installing Additional Drives ...24 System Board Drive Connections 25 Removing an Optical Drive 26 Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 27 Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 29 Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay 31 Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 32 Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive...
... and Cautions ...8 Removing the Computer Access Panel 9 Replacing the Computer Access Panel 10 Removing the Front Bezel ...11 Removing Bezel Blanks ...12 Replacing the Front Bezel ...13 Installing Additional Memory ...14 ...Drive Positions ...23 Installing Additional Drives ...24 System Board Drive Connections 25 Removing an Optical Drive 26 Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 27 Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 29 Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay 31 Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 32 Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive...
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... an illustration of the data cable to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the system board drive connectors. 11. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the media card... reader to the new hard drive. Remove/disengage any external devices. 4. 10. Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive NOTE: Before you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and...
... an illustration of the data cable to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the system board drive connectors. 11. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the media card... reader to the new hard drive. Remove/disengage any external devices. 4. 10. Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive NOTE: Before you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and...
Hardware Reference Guide - dx7500 Microtower Model
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... of the retainer screws location. Refer to the hard drive cage (2). Install the four 6-32 standard screws that are replacing an old drive with the four screw holes on the cage. NOTE: If you are silver. 2. Slide the new drive into the hard drive cage (1), aligning the drive with a new drive, use four of the extra standard 6-32 screws...
... of the retainer screws location. Refer to the hard drive cage (2). Install the four 6-32 standard screws that are replacing an old drive with the four screw holes on the cage. NOTE: If you are silver. 2. Slide the new drive into the hard drive cage (1), aligning the drive with a new drive, use four of the extra standard 6-32 screws...
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...replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to the red connector labeled SATA4. 7. Figure 2-34 Securing the Hard Drive Cage 6. NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive...computer. 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Replace the computer access panel. 8. Attach the two screws that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. Reconnect the power cord and any security devices that secure the hard drive cage to the appropriate system board connector....
...replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to the red connector labeled SATA4. 7. Figure 2-34 Securing the Hard Drive Cage 6. NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive...computer. 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Replace the computer access panel. 8. Attach the two screws that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. Reconnect the power cord and any security devices that secure the hard drive cage to the appropriate system board connector....
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... front bezel 13 hard drive 35 media card reader 31 memory 14 optical drive 27 security locks 44 E electrostatic discharge, preventing damage 48 expansion card installing 18 removing 18 slot locations 18 expansion card sockets 18 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 ENWW locks cable lock 44 HP Business PC Security Lock...
... front bezel 13 hard drive 35 media card reader 31 memory 14 optical drive 27 security locks 44 E electrostatic discharge, preventing damage 48 expansion card installing 18 removing 18 slot locations 18 expansion card sockets 18 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line-in connector 4 line-out connector 4 ENWW locks cable lock 44 HP Business PC Security Lock...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: HP Compaq dx7500 Business PC Microtower Chassis
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...within hard drives. Priority CD-ROM Boot Prior- For systems with a new one second pause No legacy floppy 1. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device port is missed, a restart will boot first, second, third, and fourth or to IDE, AHCI, or RAID. Replace the...Allows you to specify which device groups will be a problem with a graphics card: 1. Discard Changes Press Enter to exit discarding changes. dx7500 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, MT chassis 506597-001 page 3 System Board System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may be necessary. modules...
...within hard drives. Priority CD-ROM Boot Prior- For systems with a new one second pause No legacy floppy 1. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device port is missed, a restart will boot first, second, third, and fourth or to IDE, AHCI, or RAID. Replace the...Allows you to specify which device groups will be a problem with a graphics card: 1. Discard Changes Press Enter to exit discarding changes. dx7500 Illustrated Parts & Service Map, MT chassis 506597-001 page 3 System Board System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may be necessary. modules...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx7500 Business PC
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... the Mouse ...43 Service Considerations ...43 Power Supply Fan ...43 Tools and Software Requirements 43 Screws ...44 Cables and Connectors ...44 Hard Drives ...44 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 44 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Serial Number Location ...46 Preparation for Disassembly ...47 Access Panel ...48 Front Bezel ...49 Bezel Blanks ...50...
... the Mouse ...43 Service Considerations ...43 Power Supply Fan ...43 Tools and Software Requirements 43 Screws ...44 Cables and Connectors ...44 Hard Drives ...44 Lithium Coin Cell Battery 44 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Serial Number Location ...46 Preparation for Disassembly ...47 Access Panel ...48 Front Bezel ...49 Bezel Blanks ...50...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx7500 Business PC
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......87 Installing a Security Lock ...88 Cable Lock ...88 Padlock ...88 HP Business PC Security Lock 89 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...91 Access ...Drives ...97 Drive Positions ...97 Installing Additional Drives 98 System Board Drive Connections 100 Removing an Optical Drive 101 Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 103 Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 105 Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay 108 Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 111 Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive...
......87 Installing a Security Lock ...88 Cable Lock ...88 Padlock ...88 HP Business PC Security Lock 89 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Preparation for Disassembly ...91 Access ...Drives ...97 Drive Positions ...97 Installing Additional Drives 98 System Board Drive Connections 100 Removing an Optical Drive 101 Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay 103 Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive 105 Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay 108 Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive 111 Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx7500 Business PC
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... HP Backup and Recovery Manager is available in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. Doing so may damage the software that allows you turn on which operating system is complete, you will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the hard drive... after you install the operating system. Select your computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you must also install the drivers for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with more than one operating system language on the screen.
... HP Backup and Recovery Manager is available in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. Doing so may damage the software that allows you turn on which operating system is complete, you will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the hard drive... after you install the operating system. Select your computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you must also install the drivers for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with more than one operating system language on the screen.
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx7500 Business PC
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...preinstalled software image. ● Using software deployment tools, such as HP Client Automation Standard Edition, HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition (based on Radia technology), or Altiris Deployment Solution, to replace the preinstalled software with a preinstalled system software image. Initial Configuration...contents from one hard drive to another. You may vary by model or software version. There are an important aspect of our broad commitment to providing you in lowering the total cost of manageability technology. 4 Desktop Management HP Client Management Solutions...
...preinstalled software image. ● Using software deployment tools, such as HP Client Automation Standard Edition, HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition (based on Radia technology), or Altiris Deployment Solution, to replace the preinstalled software with a preinstalled system software image. Initial Configuration...contents from one hard drive to another. You may vary by model or software version. There are an important aspect of our broad commitment to providing you in lowering the total cost of manageability technology. 4 Desktop Management HP Client Management Solutions...
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...the network management application. With HP Client Manager Software, you can use this information to the system or data loss. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Drive Protection System The Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives installed in damage to help..., test results are written to the hard drive. Refer to take action before internal components are built, each installed hard drive is tested using DPS. DPS is designed to help diagnose conditions that might result in unwarranted hard drive replacement. Thermal Sensor The thermal sensor is ...
...the network management application. With HP Client Manager Software, you can use this information to the system or data loss. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management Drive Protection System The Drive Protection System (DPS) is a diagnostic tool built into the hard drives installed in damage to help..., test results are written to the hard drive. Refer to take action before internal components are built, each installed hard drive is tested using DPS. DPS is designed to help diagnose conditions that might result in unwarranted hard drive replacement. Thermal Sensor The thermal sensor is ...
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...only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during disassembly be of static electricity. Hard Drives Handle hard drives as replacement spares. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in such a way that you are discharged of different lengths. This applies to Electrostatic Discharge ...screws used throughout the unit are flat, flexible cables. HP strongly recommends that all screws removed during insertion or removal from any height onto any surface. ● If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, turn off the computer. These cables must be handled...
...only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during disassembly be of static electricity. Hard Drives Handle hard drives as replacement spares. ● If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in such a way that you are discharged of different lengths. This applies to Electrostatic Discharge ...screws used throughout the unit are flat, flexible cables. HP strongly recommends that all screws removed during insertion or removal from any height onto any surface. ● If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, turn off the computer. These cables must be handled...
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... may be installed in various configurations. Drive Positions Figure 7-14 Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch external drive bays for optional drives (optical drives shown) 2 One 3.5-inch external drive bay for optional drive (media card reader shown) 3 Primary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay 4 Secondary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay for replacing or upgrading the storage drives. Drives The computer supports up to remove and install...
... may be installed in various configurations. Drive Positions Figure 7-14 Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch external drive bays for optional drives (optical drives shown) 2 One 3.5-inch external drive bay for optional drive (media card reader shown) 3 Primary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay 4 Secondary 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay for replacing or upgrading the storage drives. Drives The computer supports up to remove and install...
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... SATA4 3 SATA5 SATA5 4 SATA1 SATA1 Color black red black white 64 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Handle a drive carefully; While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive. Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that you are discharged of static electricity. System Board...
... SATA4 3 SATA5 SATA5 4 SATA1 SATA1 Color black red black white 64 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Handle a drive carefully; While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive. Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that you are discharged of static electricity. System Board...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx7500 Business PC
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... for an illustration of the system board drive connectors. 9. Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive NOTE: Before you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you do not have created...
... for an illustration of the system board drive connectors. 9. Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive NOTE: Before you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. If you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you do not have created...
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Figure 7-26 Releasing the Hard Drive Cage 5. Lift the hard drive cage out of the chassis (2) as shown below. 4. Figure 7-27 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 72 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Push down the latch on the side of the hard drive cage (1), then slide the hard drive cage away from the bottom of the chassis.
Figure 7-26 Releasing the Hard Drive Cage 5. Lift the hard drive cage out of the chassis (2) as shown below. 4. Figure 7-27 Removing the Hard Drive Cage 72 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Push down the latch on the side of the hard drive cage (1), then slide the hard drive cage away from the bottom of the chassis.
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... that secure the hard disk drive to the hard drive cage (2). Make sure the hard disk drive cables are silver. NOTE: If you are installing a second hard drive, use the four retainer screws from the old drive to remove the hard drive cage and, if necessary, the existing hard drive. 2. Follow the steps in the Drive Cage 74 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT...
... that secure the hard disk drive to the hard drive cage (2). Make sure the hard disk drive cables are silver. NOTE: If you are installing a second hard drive, use the four retainer screws from the old drive to remove the hard drive cage and, if necessary, the existing hard drive. 2. Follow the steps in the Drive Cage 74 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT...
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... red connector labeled SATA4. 7. Lock any hard drive performance problems. If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to the chassis. NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the appropriate ...and any software applications that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. Replace the computer access panel. 8. Figure 7-33 Securing the Hard Drive Cage 6. 5. NOTE: If you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any security...
... red connector labeled SATA4. 7. Lock any hard drive performance problems. If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to the chassis. NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the appropriate ...and any software applications that were disengaged when the access panel was removed. Replace the computer access panel. 8. Figure 7-33 Securing the Hard Drive Cage 6. 5. NOTE: If you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any security...
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... connection. Cable Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply To Main power, 24-pin CPU power, 4-pin SATA Hard drive SATA Optical drive Cable Designator P1 P2 P3 P4 Connector Name F_PANEL SPEAKER FLOPPY F_AUDIO F_USB1 SATA0 SATA4 CPU FAN F_USB2 Connector Color Black ... Yellow White Blue Red White Black Description Front LED/Power cable Speaker cable Diskette drive Front audio cable Front I/O USB cable Primary hard drive data cable Optical drive data cable Heatsink fan cable Media card reader cable 96 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
... connection. Cable Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply To Main power, 24-pin CPU power, 4-pin SATA Hard drive SATA Optical drive Cable Designator P1 P2 P3 P4 Connector Name F_PANEL SPEAKER FLOPPY F_AUDIO F_USB1 SATA0 SATA4 CPU FAN F_USB2 Connector Color Black ... Yellow White Blue Red White Black Description Front LED/Power cable Speaker cable Diskette drive Front audio cable Front I/O USB cable Primary hard drive data cable Optical drive data cable Heatsink fan cable Media card reader cable 96 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis