HP dx2700 manual Dx2708 MT Dx2700SFF

Service reference guide September Service Reference GuideService Reference Guide Contents Contents Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis Microsoft Windows XP/Redflag Linux Installing the Operating SystemHP Software Converting to Ntfs Associated with WinXP OSWindows XP Home and XP Professional Power-On Self-Test Post Setup Utilities and Diagnostics FeaturesUsing Computer Setup F10 Utilities Computer Setup UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Computer Setup Computer Setup MenuHeading Option Description Heading OptionDescription Features Sata Port For each, allows you toCD-ROM Allows you to set Dvmt Mode to Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS PnP/PCI IRQ Resources Configurations Backing up the Cmos Recovering the Configuration SettingsRestoring the Cmos ROM Flash Initial Configuration and DeploymentFailSafe Boot Block ROM Desktop ManagementPower Management Dual-State Power ButtonSecurity Password SecurityEstablishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup Establishing a User Password Using Computer SetupEntering a User Password Delimiter character as shown current password Current password/new password/new passwordNational Keyboard Delimiter Characters Surge-Tolerant Power SupplySerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSata 1.5 and 3.0 Hard Drives Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host Plug Sata Power Cable Sata Hard Drive Cables Sata Data CableDrive Capacities Sata Smart DrivesWindows 2000, XP, and Linux Native Mode Legacy ModeMicrotower MT/Small Form Factor SFF Chassis DesignationsDx2708 MT Dx2700SFF Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10% Electrostatic Discharge InformationGenerating Static Preventing Electrostatic Damage to EquipmentStatic Shielding Protection Levels Method Voltage Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentGrounding the Work Area Recommended Materials and EquipmentCleaning the Computer Case General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsRoutine Care Cleaning the Monitor Cleaning the KeyboardCleaning the Mouse Tools and Software Requirements Service ConsiderationsScrews Lithium Coin Cell Battery Cables and ConnectorsHard Drives Preparation for Disassembly Access Panel MT Chassis Front Bezel MT Chassis Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Front Bezel Installing the Tower Stand Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT Chassis Front Drive BezelsMemory Installing Memory Modules/MT chassisRotating the Easy Access Drive Bay Installing DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs SFF chassisInstalling a Dimm Expansion Slot Cover Lock Expansion Cards2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card 431672-001 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Installing an Expansion CardInstalling an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Locating Drive Positions DrivesDrive Positions Removing a DriveItem Description Desktop Drive Positions Locating Drive Positions SFF chassisRemoving an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive SFF chassis Installing an Optional Optical Drive SFF chassis Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive Upgrading the Hard Drive SFF chassisRemove the screw Slide the drive to the right of the bay Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor 431672-001 System Board Battery Battery Holder Power Supply Mouse Connector Pin AssignmentsConnector and Icon Pin Signal Enhanced KeyboardMicrophone Serial Interface, Powered and Non-PoweredConnector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin Signal Parallel InterfaceMonitor HeadphoneLine-In Audio Line-Out AudioPin Power for CPU Pin PowerConnector Pin Signal General Requirements Power Cord Set RequirementsPost Error Messages Post Error MessagesScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error Messages Default Settings Save and Exit Ensure the system board Bios supports the processorPost Error Messages Preliminary Checklist Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsProblem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsStandby mode Num Lock key Problem Cause Solution Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Set properly Click Start All Programs Accessories System ToolsSolving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems DIR C\ printer port Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Printer Problems Where printer port isSolving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsSolving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsRestore Plus! CD Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Solving DiskOnKey ProblemsDelete Cookies button Select Start ControlPanel OptionsProperties Click the Device ManagerDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesActivity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Restoring the Software Contacting Customer Support Memory