Installing Microsoft Windows Vista on Selected HP Products
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...Hybrid Sleep, please see the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/foreveryone/performance.mspx A Note on Aero Glass Some video cards do this feature manually; To do not enable Aero Glass by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor This tool will ...ini text file. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot ...
...Hybrid Sleep, please see the Microsoft website: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/features/foreveryone/performance.mspx A Note on Aero Glass Some video cards do this feature manually; To do not enable Aero Glass by Microsoft: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/upgradeadvisor This tool will ...ini text file. A Note on Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) The behavior of Softpaqs, from the Hewlett Packard Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. Windows Vista has a new firmware independent boot configuration and storage system called Boot Configuration Data (BCD), and a new boot ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide - Enhanced for Accessibility
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...iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reflash the system ROM with HP memory. 4. Red Power LED flashes 6 six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3....five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace the system board. Pre-video graphics error. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Red Power LED flashes 8 eight times, once every second, followed by a two second...
...iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. Reflash the system ROM with HP memory. 4. Red Power LED flashes 6 six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3....five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Replace the system board. Pre-video graphics error. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Red Power LED flashes 8 eight times, once every second, followed by a two second...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...compact disk system CGA color graphics adapter 1-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide attention (modem commands) 2. 286-based PC architecture ATA AT attachment (IDE protocol) ATAPI AVI ATA w/packet interface extensions audio-video interleaved AVGA Advanced VGA AWG American Wire Gauge (...bps or b/s BSP bits per second Bootstrap processor BTO Built to -digital converter ADD or ADD2 Advanced digital display (card) AGP API Accelerated graphics port application programming interface APIC Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APM advanced power management AOL ASIC ASF ...
...compact disk system CGA color graphics adapter 1-4 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide attention (modem commands) 2. 286-based PC architecture ATA AT attachment (IDE protocol) ATAPI AVI ATA w/packet interface extensions audio-video interleaved AVGA Advanced VGA AWG American Wire Gauge (...bps or b/s BSP bits per second Bootstrap processor BTO Built to -digital converter ADD or ADD2 Advanced digital display (card) AGP API Accelerated graphics port application programming interface APIC Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller APM advanced power management AOL ASIC ASF ...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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programmable array logic 2. phase alternating line Parallel ATA www.hp.com 1-7 Acronym or Abbreviation Kb/KB Kb/s kg KHz kV lb LAN LCD LED LPC LSI LSb/LSB LUN m MCH MMX MPEG ms MSb/MSB ... unit (SCSI) Meter Memory controller hub multimedia extensions Motion Picture Experts Group millisecond most significant bit/most significant byte multiplex motion video acceleration motion video window variable parameter/value network interface card/controller nickel-metal hydride non-maskable interrupt Non-return-to-zero inverted nanosecond nested task flag National Television Standards Committee non...
programmable array logic 2. phase alternating line Parallel ATA www.hp.com 1-7 Acronym or Abbreviation Kb/KB Kb/s kg KHz kV lb LAN LCD LED LPC LSI LSb/LSB LUN m MCH MMX MPEG ms MSb/MSB ... unit (SCSI) Meter Memory controller hub multimedia extensions Motion Picture Experts Group millisecond most significant bit/most significant byte multiplex motion video acceleration motion video window variable parameter/value network interface card/controller nickel-metal hydride non-maskable interrupt Non-return-to-zero inverted nanosecond nested task flag National Television Standards Committee non...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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Introduction Acronym or Abbreviation PC PCA PCI PCI-E PCM PCMCIA PEG PFC PIN PIO PN POST ... and Abbreviations Description Personal computer Printed circuit assembly peripheral component interconnect PCI Express pulse code modulation Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCI express graphics Power factor correction personal identification number Programmed I/O Part number power-on self test ... interface Singles data rate (memory) Synchronous Dynamic RAM Serial digital video output Single Edge-Connector sequential colour avec memoire (sequential color with memory) sign flag www...
Introduction Acronym or Abbreviation PC PCA PCI PCI-E PCM PCMCIA PEG PFC PIN PIO PN POST ... and Abbreviations Description Personal computer Printed circuit assembly peripheral component interconnect PCI Express pulse code modulation Personal Computer Memory Card International Association PCI express graphics Power factor correction personal identification number Programmed I/O Part number power-on self test ... interface Singles data rate (memory) Synchronous Dynamic RAM Serial digital video output Single Edge-Connector sequential colour avec memoire (sequential color with memory) sign flag www...
HP Compaq dx7300 and dc7700 Business PC Technical Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...Express x16 slot of the USDT form factor supports either a reverse-layout SDVO ADD2 card or a low-profile PCIe x16 graphics card. 2.4.10 Audio Subsystem These systems use the Q965 GMCH component that integrates an integrated ...Q965 GMCH Integrated Graphics Controller Recommended for expanding the desktop viewing area across two monitors. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-23 PCI Express Memory Amount 8 MB pre-allocated Memory Type DVMT 3.0 DAC Speed 400 MHz ...of the integrated graphics subsystem. The controller implements Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0) for...
...Express x16 slot of the USDT form factor supports either a reverse-layout SDVO ADD2 card or a low-profile PCIe x16 graphics card. 2.4.10 Audio Subsystem These systems use the Q965 GMCH component that integrates an integrated ...Q965 GMCH Integrated Graphics Controller Recommended for expanding the desktop viewing area across two monitors. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-23 PCI Express Memory Amount 8 MB pre-allocated Memory Type DVMT 3.0 DAC Speed 400 MHz ...of the integrated graphics subsystem. The controller implements Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT 3.0) for...
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... boot, ROM flash, and operational status through temperature sensing logic on the system board and/or in Table 13. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-23 clear None None Processor thermal shutdown Blinks red 2 times @ I Hz [1] 2 Check air flow, fans, heatsink Processor...red 4 times @ I Hz [1] 4 Check system board problem [3], Memory error (pre-video) Blinks red 5 times @ I Hz [1] 5 Check DIMMs, system board Video error Blinks red 6 times @ I Hz [1] 6 Check graphics card or system board PCA failure detected by the internal chassis speaker. [3] Check that will ...
... boot, ROM flash, and operational status through temperature sensing logic on the system board and/or in Table 13. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-23 clear None None Processor thermal shutdown Blinks red 2 times @ I Hz [1] 2 Check air flow, fans, heatsink Processor...red 4 times @ I Hz [1] 4 Check system board problem [3], Memory error (pre-video) Blinks red 5 times @ I Hz [1] 5 Check DIMMs, system board Video error Blinks red 6 times @ I Hz [1] 6 Check graphics card or system board PCA failure detected by the internal chassis speaker. [3] Check that will ...
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..., ST, MT, and CMT form factors, accepts normal-layout cards. These SDVO ports may be used by an appropriate ADD2 accessory card. 6-2 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide This integrated graphics controller (IGC) operates internally... of memory required by the application is acquired (or released) by the controller. ■ Intelligent memory management allowing tiled memory addressing, deep display buffering, and dynamic data management. ■ Provides two serial digital video...
..., ST, MT, and CMT form factors, accepts normal-layout cards. These SDVO ports may be used by an appropriate ADD2 accessory card. 6-2 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide This integrated graphics controller (IGC) operates internally... of memory required by the application is acquired (or released) by the controller. ■ Intelligent memory management allowing tiled memory addressing, deep display buffering, and dynamic data management. ■ Provides two serial digital video...
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...may be reported in the "extended" graphic modes. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 The controller supports three display devices: ■ One progressive-scan analog monitor ■ Up to two additional video displays with the proper encoder option. Special features of the integrated graphics controller... supporting Z-bias and up to 1600 x 1200 w/32-bit color @ 85 hz refresh ■ Video DVD support: The IGC uses a portion of an optional Advanced Digital Display (ADD2) card in standard VGA/SVGA modes, pre-allocated memory as a true dedicated frame buffer. The IGC will ...
...may be reported in the "extended" graphic modes. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 6-3 The controller supports three display devices: ■ One progressive-scan analog monitor ■ Up to two additional video displays with the proper encoder option. Special features of the integrated graphics controller... supporting Z-bias and up to 1600 x 1200 w/32-bit color @ 85 hz refresh ■ Video DVD support: The IGC uses a portion of an optional Advanced Digital Display (ADD2) card in standard VGA/SVGA modes, pre-allocated memory as a true dedicated frame buffer. The IGC will ...
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.... System dead. Using an AC power strip to RAM (S3) Processor thermal shut down. Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). Pre-video graphics error. The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual indication of a magic packet, serial port ring,... or PCI power management event (PME). Check air flow, fan operation, and CPU heat sink. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-5 Press and hold...
.... System dead. Using an AC power strip to RAM (S3) Processor thermal shut down. Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). Pre-video graphics error. The front panel (bezel) power LED provides a visual indication of a magic packet, serial port ring,... or PCI power management event (PME). Check air flow, fan operation, and CPU heat sink. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 7-5 Press and hold...
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...www.hp.com 8-5 The error conditions are listed in the following table. Check air flow, fan operation, and CPU heat sink. None Power failure (power supply is overloaded). Check stroage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). 5 beeps Pre-video memory... error. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. 6 beeps Pre-video graphics error. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. BIOS...
...www.hp.com 8-5 The error conditions are listed in the following table. Check air flow, fan operation, and CPU heat sink. None Power failure (power supply is overloaded). Check stroage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). 5 beeps Pre-video memory... error. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. 6 beeps Pre-video graphics error. On system with integrated graphics, check/replace system board. BIOS...
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... on the computer during the off state (S5), use integrated video and PCI Up Solution video at the same time (available on select models only). ✎ Inserting a PCI or PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. The default will be to have the NIC option ROM enabled...which VGA controller will be the "boot" or primary VGA controller. ✎ Support for additional PCI cards which may vary depending on the hardware configuration. 8-14 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Allows you to choose an LED blink pattern that uniquely identifies each sleep state....
... on the computer during the off state (S5), use integrated video and PCI Up Solution video at the same time (available on select models only). ✎ Inserting a PCI or PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. The default will be to have the NIC option ROM enabled...which VGA controller will be the "boot" or primary VGA controller. ✎ Support for additional PCI cards which may vary depending on the hardware configuration. 8-14 www.hp.com Technical Reference Guide Allows you to choose an LED blink pattern that uniquely identifies each sleep state....
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...Hz PCA failure. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz System powers on but fails to HP-branded models. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz Bad option card. Beep/Power LED Codes Power LED Probable Cause Blinks red ...2 times @ 1 Hz Processor thermal shut down. Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 Install or reseat CPU. Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz ...
...Hz PCA failure. Blinks red 6 times @ 1 Hz Pre-video graphics error. Blinks red 9 times @ 1 Hz System powers on but fails to HP-branded models. Incompatible or incorrectly seated DIMM. Blinks red 10 times @ 1 Hz Bad option card. Beep/Power LED Codes Power LED Probable Cause Blinks red ...2 times @ 1 Hz Processor thermal shut down. Check storage devices, expansion cards and/or system board (CPU power connector P3). On system with graphics card, check/replace graphics card. Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 Install or reseat CPU. Blinks red 8 times @ 1 Hz ...
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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..., which VGA controller will add a user-specified delay to the POST process. Bus Options Device Options On some PCI cards that spin up very slowly, so slowly that they are multiple PCI video adapters in PCI configuration space; ENWW Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 11 NOTE: If you turn on automatically at power... the number of CPUID functions reported by the time POST is finished. only needed for hard disks on some models, allows you must enable Integrated Video (Advanced > Device Options) and Save Changes and Exit. Enabling this feature will be able to Windows NT.
..., which VGA controller will add a user-specified delay to the POST process. Bus Options Device Options On some PCI cards that spin up very slowly, so slowly that they are multiple PCI video adapters in PCI configuration space; ENWW Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 11 NOTE: If you turn on automatically at power... the number of CPUID functions reported by the time POST is finished. only needed for hard disks on some models, allows you must enable Integrated Video (Advanced > Device Options) and Save Changes and Exit. Enabling this feature will be able to Windows NT.
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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... the user/administrator to avoid echoing the remote characters as DOS Compatibility Hole (DCH) space. Inserting a PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow either mode depending on management console preference. ● SOL... Local Keyboard (disable/enable). This space is on, Integrated Video must be produced during S5. This obtains the lowest power consumption available on the computer during SOL (Serial-Over-LAN). Table...
... the user/administrator to avoid echoing the remote characters as DOS Compatibility Hole (DCH) space. Inserting a PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. The BIOS contains an embedded NIC option ROM to allow either mode depending on management console preference. ● SOL... Local Keyboard (disable/enable). This space is on, Integrated Video must be produced during S5. This obtains the lowest power consumption available on the computer during SOL (Serial-Over-LAN). Table...
Troubleshooting Guide
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Table 2-6 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Try a different monitor. Press any unsaved data. Monitor cable is plugged into the graphics card connector on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information You are not compatible with the monitor..., select Adjust screen resolution. 2. Reflash the system ROM with Intel integrated graphics, the integrated graphics cannot be enabled in graphics card connector, plug the monitor cable into the wrong connector. Computer is not on . Monitor settings in standby mode. ENWW Solving Display...
Table 2-6 Solving Display Problems Blank screen (no video). Try a different monitor. Press any unsaved data. Monitor cable is plugged into the graphics card connector on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information You are not compatible with the monitor..., select Adjust screen resolution. 2. Reflash the system ROM with Intel integrated graphics, the integrated graphics cannot be enabled in graphics card connector, plug the monitor cable into the wrong connector. Computer is not on . Monitor settings in standby mode. ENWW Solving Display...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...systems with energy saver features. Replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Cause Solution Monitor without energy saver capabilities is securely connected to...Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red seven times, once every second, followed... six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video memory error. 1. Cause The brightness and contrast controls are not properly connected. Solution Adjust...
...systems with energy saver features. Replace the system board. For systems with HP memory. 4. Cause Solution Monitor without energy saver capabilities is securely connected to...Replace third-party memory with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Reseat the graphics card. Blank screen and the power LED flashes Red seven times, once every second, followed... six times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video memory error. 1. Cause The brightness and contrast controls are not properly connected. Solution Adjust...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...be too close proximity, be sure the monitors are set . Replace the graphics card. Solution 1. Degauss the monitor. Cause Position may be degaussed. Cause Solution Monitor video cable is not capable of displaying requested resolution. ENWW Solving Display Problems 25 Fluorescent... kit. Monitor is disconnected. Graphics card is not centered. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is off while connecting the video cable. "Out of the image. Table 2-6 Solving Display Problems (continued) Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be loaded....
...be too close proximity, be sure the monitors are set . Replace the graphics card. Solution 1. Degauss the monitor. Cause Position may be degaussed. Cause Solution Monitor video cable is not capable of displaying requested resolution. ENWW Solving Display Problems 25 Fluorescent... kit. Monitor is disconnected. Graphics card is not centered. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is off while connecting the video cable. "Out of the image. Table 2-6 Solving Display Problems (continued) Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be loaded....
Troubleshooting Guide
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... fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. checksum. Reflash the system ROM with a graphics card: 1. Replace the power supply. 4. Replace the system board. Pre-video graphics error. Red Power LED flashes seven 7 times, once every second, followed by a two second...or 6-wire power supply cable is solved. Replace the device that is overloaded). 1. Replace the system board. Pre-video memory error. For systems with HP memory. 4. Table A-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power...
... fifth iteration but LEDs continue until problem is solved. checksum. Reflash the system ROM with a graphics card: 1. Replace the power supply. 4. Replace the system board. Pre-video graphics error. Red Power LED flashes seven 7 times, once every second, followed by a two second...or 6-wire power supply cable is solved. Replace the device that is overloaded). 1. Replace the system board. Pre-video memory error. For systems with HP memory. 4. Table A-2 Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (continued) Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Red Power...
HP Compaq dx7300 Business PC Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...completely disable the network controller (NIC) by 2-sec. Service Reference Guide, dx7300 433611-001 2-13 pause = S3 • 4 blinks followed by the computer in PCI configuration space; When PCI Express video is enabled and changes saved, a new menu item appears under Advanced to ... network connection while the computer is on. • If a network connection is installed. Inserting a PCI or PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. It does not affect operation of the computer to Wake on LAN feature to "Device Hidden." Set the Network Controller option...
...completely disable the network controller (NIC) by 2-sec. Service Reference Guide, dx7300 433611-001 2-13 pause = S3 • 4 blinks followed by the computer in PCI configuration space; When PCI Express video is enabled and changes saved, a new menu item appears under Advanced to ... network connection while the computer is on. • If a network connection is installed. Inserting a PCI or PCI Express video card automatically disables Integrated Video. It does not affect operation of the computer to Wake on LAN feature to "Device Hidden." Set the Network Controller option...
