HP dx2310 manual Contents

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1 Installing the Operating System

1.1 Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/Redflag Linux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS) . . . . . . . . 1–1

1.2 Converting to NTFS (Associated with Windows OS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 1.2.1 Windows XP Home/XP Professional(Vista downgrade)/

Vista Basic/Vista Business 321–2

1.3 HP Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

2 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

2.1 Power-OnSelf-Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

2.2 Computer Setup Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

3 Desktop Management

3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

3.2 ROM Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

3.2.1 FailSafe Boot Block ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

3.2.2 Dual-State Power Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

3.2.3 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

3.2.4 World Wide Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.3 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.3.1 Password Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.3.2 Establishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.3.3 Establishing a User Password Using Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.3.4 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–6

4 Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features

4.1 SATA 3.0 Hard Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4.2 SATA Hard Drive Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

4.2.1 SATA Data Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

4.2.2 SATA Power Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–2

4.3 SATA SMART Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

4.4 Drive Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

4.5 SATA BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

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Contents Service reference guide Service Reference Guide AprilService Reference Guide Contents Removal and Replacement Procedures-Microtower MT Chassis Service Reference Guide 490778-001 Installing the Operating System Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/ Redflag LinuxConverting to Ntfs Associated with Windows OS HP SoftwareSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Power-On Self-Test PostComputer Setup Utilities Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesSetup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Computer Setup Computer Setup MenuHeading Option Description For each, allows you to CD-ROM Onboard Lan ROM Dvmt Mode Combined Mode Parallel port Allows you to select a setting for the onboard S1 POS Bios can automatically configure all Backing up the Cmos Recovering the Configuration SettingsRestoring the Cmos Initial Configuration and Deployment FailSafe Boot Block ROMDesktop Management ROM FlashDual-State Power Button Power ManagementPassword Security Establishing a Supervisor Password Using Computer SetupEstablishing a User Password Using Computer Setup SecurityEntering a User Password Current password/new password/new password Current passwordSurge-Tolerant Power Supply National Keyboard Delimiter CharactersSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSata 3.0 Hard Drives Sata Power Cable Sata Hard Drive CablesSata Data Cable Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host PlugDrive Capacities Sata Smart DrivesWindows 2000, XP, Vista, and Linux Chassis Designations Microtower MTDx2318 MT Electrostatic Discharge Information Generating StaticPreventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10%Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Grounding the Work AreaRecommended Materials and Equipment Static Shielding Protection Levels Method VoltageCleaning 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 Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Preparation for DisassemblyRemove the computer access panel and front bezel MT chassis Access Panel MT ChassisFront Bezel MT Chassis Front Drive Bezels Removing a 5.25 Drive Bezel Blank/MT ChassisInstalling Memory Modules/MT chassis MemoryExpansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock2 PCI/PCIe Expansion Card Remove the slot cover lock .5.1, Expansion Slot Cover LockInstalling an Expansion Card Removing the Expansion Slot CoverRemoval and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis Removing an Expansion Card Cable Management Drives Locating Drive PositionsDrive Positions Removing a DriveItem Description Removing the Hard disk Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis Removing the Hard Drive Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly MT chassis System Fan Heatsink MT chassis Processor Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower MT Chassis System Board 490778-001 Battery Holder Power Supply Connector Pin Assignments Connector and Icon Pin SignalEnhanced Keyboard MouseSerial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered Connector and Icon 1/8 miniphone Pin SignalParallel Interface MicrophoneHeadphone Line-In AudioLine-Out Audio MonitorPin Power for CPU Pin PowerConnector Pin Signal Power Cord Set Requirements General RequirementsPost Error Messages Post Error MessagesScreen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action During memory testing Post Error Messages Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Preliminary ChecklistProblem Cause Solution Solving General ProblemsStandby mode Num Lock key Press any key or click the mouse button Solving Hardware Installation Problems Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Set properly Font you are using Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard 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 Drive Key Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSolving DiskOnKey Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsSelect Start Control PanelOptions Delete Cookies buttonClick the Device Manager PropertiesDiagnostic 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 SupportMemory
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dx2310 specifications

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