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... 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
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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
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Compaq 500B MT Business PC
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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
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drive found pause
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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
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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
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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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