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Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations - Page 27

... default power settings for this product can be found at http://www.hp.com/go/reach. ENERGY STAR is not supported on Linux or FreeDOS Desktop PCs. Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply The computer's real-time clock battery may contain perchlorate and may contain the following material that might require special...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 1

...300W, PFC * Power supply, 300W, non-PFC * 5.25-inch bezel blank * Not shown Compaq 500B, MT Not spared 586725-001 586726-001 570581-001 463317-001 463318-001 586749-001 Miscellaneous Parts 1 ... Spanish Swedish Swiss Swiss Turkish U.K. Illustrated Parts & Service Map Compaq 500B MT Business PC © 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP shall not be liable for technical or ...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 2

... the system board. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 1 short, 1 sec No legacy floppy drive or optical pause drive found pause 1. Compaq 500B, MT 594184-001 page 2 The following table shows the POST beep codes, their meanings, and the recommended actions for use the correct media type. 2. For...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 500B MT Business PC - Page 3

...-color capable, check the SMBIOS Type 11 data structure. Exit Setup by (S3) state. Compaq 500B, MT 594184-001 page 3 LED Codes The following guideline: • If multiple errors include at...happened during POST, apply the following table describes the LED states for the Compaq 500B and 505B MT Desktop PCs. Remove the jumper from the recovery discs. The BIOS Setup Utility allows you should...
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide - Page 11

.... Each .iso file can select or change display settings. It is available on your PC. used to create an installation CD. Launching Windows XP from Windows 7 Windows XP Mode...to get the most 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 Windows 7 ...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 2

... shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. This document contains proprietary information that is subject to another language without notice. 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. No part of this document may...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 5

Model 500B ...36 Processor (AMD) - Model 505B ...38 Power Supply ...39 System Board ...45 Battery ...46 Type 1 Battery Holder ...47 v 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 ...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 6

... Mouse Problems 75 Solving Network Problems ...76 Solving Memory Problems ...77 vi Type 2 Battery Holder ...48 Type 3 Battery Holder ...48 Appendix A Computer (F10) Setup Model 500B -
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 9

Microtower (MT) Chassis Designations 1 1 Product Description Chassis Designations The following subsection illustrates the 500B and 505B chassis design.
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 10

...and processor technology, whereas the Compaq 505B MT is based on AMD technology. Compaq 500B MT features: ● Intel Core 2 Duo processors ● Intel G41/ICH7...Athlon II and Phenom II processors ● nVidia MCP61P ● nVidia GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics controller Both PCs feature: ● Support for HP Kensington MicroSaver cable lock ● Windows 7 logo compliance 2 Chapter...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 17

Socket Color Blue Blue Memory 9 Figure 2-6 DIMM Socket Locations - 500B Figure 2-7 DIMM Socket Locations - 505B Table 2-1 DIMM Socket Locations Item Description 1 DIMM1 socket, Channel A (populate first) 2 DIMM2 socket, Channel A NOTE: A DIMM must occupy the DIMM1 socket. Populating DIMM Sockets There are two DIMM sockets on the system board.
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 18

...4). 3. To reduce risk of the contacts. Figure 2-8 DIMM locations (500B shown) 10 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis When upgrading the memory, it is plugged into an active...memory modules or system board. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on the system board (500B shown). Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may damage the module. 1....
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 20

Figure 2-10 Expansion 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 Expansion Cards The computer has one PCI expansion...
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 30

... SATA0 SATA1 Color dark blue white 22 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis System Board Drive Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors. Figure 2-25 System Board Drive Connections - 500B Figure 2-26 System Board Drive Connections - 505B Table 2-5 System Board Drive Connections...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 42

... is especially important as in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on page 3). 2. Model 500B 1. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on its side with fresh thermal grease already applied. 34 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Disconnect the heat sink fan control cable from the factory with the rear...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 44

...heat sink with the rear facing toward you. 4. Lay the computer on page 4). 3. Model 500B on page 3). 2. Carefully lift the processor from the system board and remove the heatsink Heat...: Do NOT handle the pins in the spares kit. 36 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis Secure the locking lever. CAUTION: The heatsink must be necessary to the processor's...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 54

... lithium battery is NOT connected to AC power. 46 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the real-time clock...battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall socket. 9. model 500B shown To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure. The computer comes with your computer...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 70

... CMOS. 5. If an expansion board was successful second pause No action required. LED Codes The following table describes the LED states for the Compaq 500B and 505B MT Desktop PCs. Flash the ROM if needed. 3. Verify the correct ROM. 2. Table B-1 Diagnostic Beep Codes (continued) Beeps Diagnosis Recommended action 4 short beeps, 3 second pause Flashing...
Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC - Page 74

To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available.... 3. BIOS Updates HP periodically releases system BIOS updates, which include system setup information such as follows: ● On model 500B it is labeled E18. ● On model 505B it labeled CLEAR CMOS. 66 Appendix B Diagnostics Clearing CMOS The CLEAR CMOSjumper...

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