HP dc7900 manual Processor/Memory Subsystem, System Support, Input/Output Interfaces

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3 Processor/Memory Subsystem

3.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–1

3.2 Intel Processors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

3.2.1 Intel Processor Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–2

3.2.2 Processor Changing/Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–3

3.3 Memory Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–4

3.3.1 Memory Upgrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

3.3.2 Memory Mapping and Pre-allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5

4 System Support

4.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4.2 PCI Bus Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4.2.1 PCI 2.3 Bus Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1

4.2.2 PCI Express Bus Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–3

4.2.3 Option ROM Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

4.2.4 PCI Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

4.2.5 PCI Power Management Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–4

4.2.6 PCI Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–5

4.3 System Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

4.3.1 Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–7

4.3.2 Direct Memory Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–8

4.4 Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

4.4.1 Clearing CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–9

4.4.2 Standard CMOS Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

4.5 System Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

4.5.1 Security Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–10

4.5.2 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

4.5.3 System Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–12

4.5.4 Thermal Sensing and Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–13

4.6 Register Map and Miscellaneous Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

4.6.1 System I/O Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–14

4.6.2 GPIO Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–16

5 Input/Output Interfaces

5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–1

5.2 SATA/eSATA Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

5.5.1 SATA Inteerface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–2

5.5.2 eSATA Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–3

5.3 Diskette Drive Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–4

5.4 Serial Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–6

5.5 Parallel Interface Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

5.5.1 Standard Parallel Port Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

5.5.2 Enhanced Parallel Port Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

5.5.3 Extended Capabilities Port Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–7

5.5.4 Parallel Interface Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–8

5.6 Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

5.6.1 Keyboard Interface Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5–9

 

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Contents Technical Reference Guide SeptemberTechnical Reference Guide Contents System Support Processor/Memory SubsystemInput/Output Interfaces Power and Signal Distribution Integrated Graphics SubsystemSystem Bios Error Messages and Codes IndexIntroduction About this GuideAdditional Information Sources Online ViewingSerial Number Notational ConventionsSpecial Notices ValuesCommon Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or DescriptionCDS CGACMC CmosEisa EPPEide EscdIRQ ISALAN LCDODD PALPata PCASdvo SECSecam SgramAcronyms and Abbreviations Acronym or Abbreviation DescriptionIntroduction System Overview IntroductionFeatures Sodimm Dimm Feature Difference Matrix by Form Factor1ODD Architectural Differences By Form Factor System ArchitectureFunction HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC Architecture, Block diagram Intel Processor Support Chipset Components and Functionality ChipsetComponents Function Support Components System MemorySupport Component Functions Component Name FunctionMass Storage Serial InterfaceUniversal Serial Bus Interface Network Interface ControllerGraphics Subsystem Audio SubsystemIntegrated Graphics Subsystem Statistics Integrated Graphics ControllerSpecifications Environmental Specifications Factory ConfigurationPower Supply Electrical Specifications Parameter Operating Non-operatingPhysical Specifications Parameter Usdt SFF CMTOptical Drive Specifications HP SuperMulti LightScribeParameter CD-RW/DVD-ROM ComboHard Drive Specifications Parameter 80 GB 160 GB 250 GBProcessor/Memory Subsystem Processor/Memory Subsystem ArchitectureIntel Processors Intel Processor OverviewProcessor Changing/Upgrading Supported Processors partial listingClock FormMemory Subsystem Memory Upgrading Memory Mapping and Pre-allocationMemory Socket Loading Channel a Channel B Socket Socket 2 Socket 4 TotalSystem Memory Map for maximum of 8 gigabytes PCI Bus Overview System SupportPCI 2.3 Bus Operation PCI Component Configuration Access PCI Bus PCI Component Function # Device # Wired toPCI Express Bus Operation Software/Driver LayerTransaction Protocol Layer PCI Bus Mastering DevicesPCI Power Management Support Option ROM MappingPCI Interrupts Link LayerPCI 2.3 Connector PCI ConnectorsPCI 2.3 Bus Connector Pinout PCI Express Connectors PCI Express Bus Connector PinoutApic Mode System ResourcesInterrupts ModeDirect Memory Access PCI Interrupt DistributionReal-Time Clock and Configuration Memory Clearing CmosConfiguration Memory Cmos Map System ManagementStandard Cmos Locations Security FunctionsPower-On / Setup Password Setup PasswordCable Lock Provision Interface SecurityPower Management Smart Cover Lock OptionalAcpi Wake-Up Events Acpi Wake-Up Event System Wakes FromSystem Status PowerLED Beeps Action Required System StatusThermal Sensing and Cooling System Operational Status LED IndicationsRegister Map and Miscellaneous Functions System I/O MapSystem I/O Map Port FunctionICH10 Functions Gpio FunctionsSIO Controller Functions Input/Output Interfaces Pin Sata Connector Pinout SATA/eSATA InterfacesSata interface Pin DescriptionOptional eSATA Bracket/Cable Assembly ESATA interfaceDiskette Drive Interface Pin Diskette Drive Connector Pinout Pin Signal DescriptionDB-9 Serial Connector Pinout Serial InterfaceStandard Parallel Port Mode Enhanced Parallel Port ModeExtended Capabilities Port Mode Parallel Interface SupportDB-25 Parallel Connector Pinout Parallel Interface ConnectorPin Signal Function Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface Keyboard Interface OperationKeyboard/Pointing Device Interface Connector Keyboard/Pointing Device Connector PinoutPointing Device Interface Operation DataUSB Connector Controller Signals USB Connector Location all form factorsUniversal Serial Bus Interface ICH10 USB Port MappingUSB Connector Pinout USB Cable DataUSB Cable Length Data USB Color CodeAudio Subsystem Functional Block Diagram Audio SubsystemHD Audio Link Bus HD Audio ControllerAudio Multistreaming Audio Specifications HD Audio Subsystem SpecificationsParameter Measurement ADC/DACNetwork Interface Controller LEDWake-On-LAN Support Power Management SupportAlert Standard Format Support NIC Connector NIC SpecificationsNIC Specifications Parameter Compatibility standard orprotocolIntegrated Graphics Subsystem Functional Description RGBSdram Installed Maximum Memory Allocation GMA 4500 Memory AllocationDisplay Modes Resolution Maximum Refresh Rate Analog Digital MonitorIGC Standard 2D Display Modes Upgrading Analog Monitor Connector Monitor ConnectorsDB-15 Monitor Connector Pinout DisplayPort Connector Pin SignalIntegrated Graphics Subsystem Power Distribution Power and Signal DistributionUsdt Power Distribution 2 SFF/CMT Power Distribution Usdt 135-Watt Power Supply Unit SpecificationsSFF 240-Watt Power Supply Unit Specifications Min Range Current Max Surge Tolerance Loading RippleCMT 365-Watt Power Supply Unit Specifications Range or Min Current Max Surge Tolerance Loading RippleShows the power supply cabling for CMT systems Energy Star CompliancyPower Control Power ButtonPower Button Actions Pressed Power Button ResultsPower LED Indications Condition Wake Up Events Wake-On-LANSystem Power States Power Transition OS RestartState System Condition Consumption To S0 by RequiredSignal Distribution CR1 +5 VDC LEDSystem Board Component Designations Power and Signal Distribution System Bios Upgrading ROM FlashingChangeable Splash Screen Boot Functions Boot Device OrderNetwork Boot F12 Support Memory Detection and ConfigurationBoot Error Codes Boot Error CodesVisual power LED Audible speaker Meaning Client Management Functions Function ModeClient Management Functions INT15 Temperature Status System ID and ROM TypeSystem ID Numbers SubsystemSmbios Functions Type DataUSB Legacy Support Management Engine FunctionsError Messages and Codes Beep/Power LED CodesTable A-1 Beep/Power LED Codes Beeps Power LED Probable CausePower-On Self Test Post Messages Table A-2 Error Message Probable Cause Table A-2System Error Messages Table A-3 System Error Messages Probable CauseMemory Error Messages Table A-4 Memory Error Messages Probable CauseKeyboard Error Messages Table A-5 Keyboard Error Messages Probable CausePrinter Error Messages Video Graphics Error MessagesTable A-6 Printer Error Messages Probable Cause Table A-7 Video Graphics Error Messages Probable CauseDiskette Drive Error Messages Table A-8 Diskette Drive Error Messages Probable CauseSerial Interface Error Messages Table A-9 Serial Interface Error Messages Probable CauseModem Communications Error Messages System Status Error Messages System Status Error MessagesTable A-11 Hard Drive Error Messages Table A-12 Hard Drive Error Messages Probable CauseXx = 03, Hard drive read/write compare test Table A-13 Hard Drive Error Messages Probable Cause Table A-14 Video Graphics Error Messages Probable Cause Audio Error MessagesTable A-15 Audio Error Messages Probable Cause 17 DVD/CD-ROM Error Messages Network Interface Error MessagesDVD/CD-ROM Error Messages Table A-17 Network Interface Error Messages Probable CauseScsi Interface Error Messages 65xx-xx, 66xx-xx Table A-18 Scsi Interface Error MessagesPointing Device Interface Error Messages 8601-xx Error Messages and Codes Index NumericsIndex
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dc7900 specifications

The HP dc7900 is a well-regarded desktop solution that serves as a testament to HP's commitment to performance, reliability, and user accessibility. Introduced as part of HP’s Compaq line and designed primarily for business professionals, the dc7900 combines powerful processing capabilities with a compact form factor that suits various office environments.

One of the standout features of the HP dc7900 is its robust configuration options. It typically comes equipped with Intel's Core 2 Duo or Quad processors, giving users the ability to handle demanding applications seamlessly. The inclusion of Intel's technologies, such as Intel vPro, enhances remote management and IT control, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to streamline their operations.

The dc7900 is designed with flexibility in mind. It offers multiple form factors, including mini-tower, small form factor, and ultra-slim desktop configurations. This variety enables organizations to choose a model that best fits their workspace requirements, maximizing both efficiency and aesthetics. The small footprint models are particularly beneficial in space-constrained environments, while the mini-tower version provides expandability for future upgrades.

In terms of graphics capabilities, the HP dc7900 typically features integrated Intel graphics, with options to install discrete graphics cards for users who require enhanced visual performance. This makes the dc7900 suitable for tasks ranging from standard office applications to more graphics-intensive responsibilities.

Connectivity is another key characteristic of the HP dc7900. It is equipped with a variety of ports, including USB 2.0 and audio jacks, allowing users to connect peripherals easily. Additionally, the dc7900 supports legacy connections, making it easier for businesses with older equipment to integrate new systems without hassle.

Durability and reliability are hallmarks of the HP dc7900. Built with high-quality materials and subjected to rigorous testing, this desktop is designed to withstand the demands of a bustling office environment. Furthermore, HP's comprehensive warranty and support options assure businesses of the reliability of their investment.

The HP dc7900 is not just a powerful desktop; it’s a versatile and dependable solution for modern businesses. With its combination of performance, expandability, and solid build quality, the dc7900 remains a relevant choice for those looking to enhance their productivity and efficiency in the workplace.
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