Maintenance & Service Guide
 Product notice
 Safety warning notice
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 Table of contents
 Troubleshooting without diagnostics
System board callouts
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 Product features
Standard configuration features
Drive configuration may vary by model
Standard configuration features
 Rear panel components
Product features
Serial number location
 Downloading Windows 8 updates
Activating and customizing the software
Activating and customizing the software in Windows
Activating the Windows operating system
 Major components
Illustrated parts catalog
Illustrated parts catalog
 Item Component Access panel
Front bezel Fan sink Power supply, 250 W Processors
Miscellaneous parts
Miscellaneous parts
 Mass storage devices
Hard drives
TB, 7200 rpm, 3.5 inch 500-GB, 7200 rpm, 3.5 inch
Optical drive
 Serial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics
Sata hard drives
Sata hard drive cables
Sata data cable
 Smart ATA drives
Electrostatic discharge information
Generating static
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment
 Personal grounding methods and equipment
Grounding the work area
Static Shielding Protection Levels
Method Voltage
 Operating guidelines
Recommended materials and equipment
 General cleaning safety precautions
Cleaning the computer case
Cleaning the keyboard
Routine care
 Service considerations
Cleaning the display
Cleaning the mouse
Tools and software requirements
 Lithium coin cell battery
Cables and connectors
Hard drives
 Removal and replacement procedures
Preparing to disassemble the computer
 Access panel
 Removing a slim optical disc drive
Installing and removing drives
Description
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 Installing a slim optical disc drive
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 Remove the access panel see Access panel on
Removing and replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive
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 Front bezel
To remove the front bezel
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 Memory
Remove the access panel see Access panel on Memory
GB memory module PC3-12800 4GB memory module PC3-12800
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 Expansion cards
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 Fan
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 RTC battery
RTC battery
 Fan sink
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 Processor
Before removing the processor, follow these steps
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 Power supply
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 System board
To remove the system board
 Updating Smbios Information
System board
 System ID Setup
Setup Field Name Comment Label
 System board callouts
Sys Bd Label Component
 Front I/O USB connector
RTC battery
Network connector and USB
VGA connector
 Computer Setup F10 Utility
Computer Setup F10 Utilities
 Computer Setup F10 Utility
Using Computer Setup F10 Utilities
1Computer Setup F10 Utility
 Computer Setup-File
2Computer Setup-File
 Computer Setup-Storage
3Computer Setup-Storage
 Computer Setup-Security
4Computer Setup-Security
 Network Boot
Master Boot Record
Device Security
USB Security
 System Security
System Security these
DriveLock Security
 Configuration
Secure Boot
Legacy Support to disabled
 Computer Setup-Power
5Computer Setup-Power
 Computer Setup-Advanced
6Computer Setup-Advanced for advanced users
 PCI SERR# Generation. Default is enabled
VGA Configuration AMT Configuration
Bus Options
Device Options
 Recovering the configuration settings
 Troubleshooting without diagnostics
Safety and comfort Before you call for technical support
 Helpful hints
 Solving general problems
Solving general problems
1Solving General Problems
Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution
 Cause Solution
There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution
Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solution
Poor performance Cause Solution
 Under Windows System, click Run
 Solution
 Solving power problems
Solving power problems
2Solving Power Problems
Power supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution
 Solving hard drive problems
3Solving Hard Drive Problems
 Solving hard drive problems
 Solving media card reader problems
4Solving Media Card Reader Problems
Can not write to the media card Cause
Computer’s software is used to safely eject the card
 Solving display problems
Solving display problems
5Solving Display Problems
Blank screen no video Cause Solution
 Screen resolution
 Dim characters Cause Solution
Image is not centered Cause Solution
 No Connection, Check Signal Cable displays on screen Cause
Select the monitor’s Auto-Adjustment option
Out of Range displays on screen Cause
Monitor’s on-screen display menu
 Solving audio problems
Solving audio problems
6Solving Audio Problems
 Sound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause
There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause
Select Device Manager
Line-in jack is not functioning properly Cause
 Solving printer problems
Solving printer problems
7Solving Printer Problems
 Solving keyboard and mouse problems
8Solving Keyboard Problems
 Solving hardware installation problems
9Solving Mouse Problems
Shut down the computer using the keyboard
Components
 10Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Computer will not start Cause Solution
 Solving network problems
Solving network problems
11Solving Network Problems
Power Savings
 Network status link light never flashes Cause Solution
Wake-on-LAN feature is not functioning Cause Solution
Advanced Device Options S5 Wake on LAN
 Correct operating mode
Diagnostics reports a failure Cause Solution
Settings for the board
Cable Correctly
 New network card will not boot Cause Solution
 Solving memory problems
Solving memory problems
12Solving Memory Problems
 Solving processor problems
13Solving Processor Problems
Some fans only operate when needed
Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly
 Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems
14Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
Computer Setup utility
 Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution
Cannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause
 Solving USB flash drive problems
Solving front panel component problems
Solving USB flash drive problems
15Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
 Solving internet access problems
Set to Enabled in Security USB Security
Unable to connect to the Internet Cause Solution
Click Internet Options
 Solving software problems
Solving software problems
 Contacting customer support
 Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi
 Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment
 Backup and recovery in Windows
Backup and Recovery
Backing up your information
 To recover information you previously backed up
Performing a system recovery
Follow the on-screen instructions Backup and Recovery
 Using f11 recovery tools
 Post Error Messages
Post Error Messages
Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages
1Numeric Codes and Text Messages
 Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages
 Flash Screen Image Corrupted Flash Screen image has errors
Reseat power supply fan
Reconfigure card resources and/or run
Computer Setup or Windows utilities
 Emulation to IDE, and select File Save
 Inventory error during MEBx execution
Try a different USB key device for
 Functionality contained in the system Bios
System Bios version
General error during MEBx execution
System Bios and ME firmware
 Interpreting Post diagnostic front panel LEDs
2Diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes
Possible Cause Recommended Action White Power LED On
Activity
 Interpreting Post diagnostic front panel LEDs
Possible Cause Recommended Action
 Red Power LED flashes seven
Recovery Mode section of the Desktop
Install a TXT capable processor
Previously enabled on this
 Establishing a Setup or Power-on password
Password Security and Resetting Cmos
Establishing a Setup or Power-on password
 Clearing and resetting the Cmos
Resetting the Setup and Power-on password
Password Security and Resetting Cmos
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 Japanese Power Cord Requirements
Power Cord Set Requirements
General requirements
 Country-specific requirements
Country-specific requirements
Country Accrediting Agency
 Statement of Volatility
Appendix B Statement of Volatility
 Enter the F10 setup utility
 Specifications
Specifications
Appendix C Specifications
 Index
 All-in One chassis Fan Password Fan sink
103 Problems
Network Setup password 103 Power Software Printer Problems
Product ID location Removal and replacement