Activating and Customizing the Software | HP Pro 4300 guide

2Activating and Customizing the Software

NOTE: This chapter provides information for both Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Activating and customizing the software in Windows 7

If your computer was not shipped with a Windows® operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you activate the operating system.

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer until the operating system is successfully activated. Doing so may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly.

NOTE: Be sure there is a 10.2 cm (4 inch) clearance at the back of the unit and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.

Activating the Windows operating system

The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is set up and activated automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Carefully read and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the activation.

We recommend that you register your computer with HP during operating system setup so you can receive important software updates, facilitate support questions, and sign up for special offers.

CAUTION: After the activation process has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer during the activation process may damage the software that runs the computer or prevent its proper installation.

NOTE: If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language on the hard drive, the activation process could take up to 60 minutes.

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Contents

Maintenance & Service Guide Maintenance & Service Guide About This Book Iii Table of contents Sata Data Cable Smart ATA Drives Hard Drive Capacities 105 100103 110 All-in One Models 152 Viii Product Features OverviewPage Component Front Components1Front Components Side Components 2Side Components Rear Components 3Rear Components Adjusting Tilt 5Adjusting Tilt Product Features Activating the Windows operating system Activating and Customizing the SoftwareActivating and customizing the software in Windows Customizing the monitor display Downloading Windows 7 updatesInstalling or upgrading device drivers Downloading Windows 8 updates Click Settings Change PC Settings Computer Setup F10 Utility Computer Setup F10 Utilities 1Computer Setup F10 Utility Using Computer Setup F10 UtilitiesComputer Setup F10 Utilities 2Computer Setup-File Computer Setup-FileComputer Setup F10 Utility Sata Defaults Computer Setup-Storage3Computer Setup-Storage OptionDescription Sata Emulation Removable Media BootStorage Options ESATA Port Max eSATA Speed DPS Self-Test Boot OrderShortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order Computer Setup-Security 4Computer Setup-Security Slot Security Network BootMaster Boot Record System IDs System Security DriveLock Security Secure BootConfiguration Computer Setup-Power 5Computer Setup-Power Option Heading Power-On Options Computer Setup-Advanced6Computer Setup-Advanced for advanced users Bus Options Bios Power-OnOnboard Devices Device Options AMT Configuration Recovering the Configuration SettingsVGA Configuration Sata Hard Drives Serial ATA Sata Drive Guidelines and FeaturesSerial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Sata Hard Drive Cables Smart ATA Drives Hard Drive Capacities Routine Care and Disassembly Preparation Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment Electrostatic Discharge InformationGenerating Static Relative Humidity Event 55% 40% 10% Recommended Materials and Equipment Personal Grounding Methods and EquipmentGrounding the Work Area Static Shielding Protection Levels Operating Guidelines Cleaning the Keyboard General Cleaning Safety PrecautionsCleaning the Computer Case Routine Care Cleaning the Mouse Service ConsiderationsCleaning the Monitor Tools and Software Requirements Hard Drives Cables and ConnectorsLithium Coin Cell Battery Removal and Replacement Procedures All-in One AIO Chassis Preparing to Disassemble the Computer Hinge Cover Panel Page Memory Access Panel Page Drive Access Panel Page Optical Drive Page Hard Drive 16Removing the hard drive mounting screws Hard Drive Slide the hard drive out of the cage Memory 1Identifying Sodimm locations Location System Board Label ChannelPage Page Replacing the Battery Lift the battery out of its holder 26Removing and replacing a coin cell battery Type Heat Sink Cover Lift the cover from the computer Heat Sink Thermal Module Page Processor Remove the heat sink see Heat Sink Thermal Module onPage Top Panel Webcam Module Page Stand Rear Cover Fan 44 Fan screws Converter Board CMI Sidekey Board Disconnect the cable from the sidekey board System Board Shield 52System board shield location System Board ShieldPage Wlan Module Page Speakers Page Stand bracket Page System Board Updating Smbios Information System Board Press F10 to enter Computer SetupSetup Field Name Comment Label Hard Drive and Optical Drive Cables and Connectors Page Display Cable Page Front Bezel Lift the main system bracket assembly off the front bezel Display PanelPage Page Samsung Power Switch Assembly Page Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and Comfort Before You Call for Technical Support Helpful Hints Page 1Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Computer date and time display is incorrect Cause Solution Cannot remove computer cover or access panel Cause Solving General ProblemsThere is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solution Poor performance Cause Solution All apps icon Under Windows System, click Run Cause Solution Power supply shuts down intermittently Cause Solution Solving Power Problems2Solving Power Problems Solving Power Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems 3Solving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive Problems Computer seems to be locked up Cause Solution 4Solving Media Card Reader Problems Solving Media Card Reader ProblemsSolving Media Card Reader Problems Can not write to the media card Cause Computer’s software is used to safely eject the card 5Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Dim characters Cause Solution Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical Image is not centered Cause SolutionNo Connection, Check Signal Cable displays on screen Cause Out of Range displays on screen Cause Certain typed symbols do not appear correct Cause Solving Audio Problems 6Solving Audio Problems There is no sound or sound volume is too low Cause Solving Audio ProblemsSound from headphones is not clear or muffled Cause Line-in jack is not functioning properly Cause Printer will not print Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems7Solving Printer Problems Printer will not turn on Cause Solution Solving Printer Problems Printer prints garbled information Cause Solution Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 8Solving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 9Solving Mouse Problems Control Panel , and then select Device Manager Solving Hardware Installation Problems10Solving Hardware Installation Problems Security USB Security Solving Hardware Installation Problems Computer will not start Cause Solution Solving Network Problems 11Solving Network Problems Manager Solving Network ProblemsNetwork status link light never flashes Cause Solution Diagnostics reports a failure Cause Solving Memory Problems Memory count during Post is wrong Cause Solution 12Solving Memory ProblemsOut of memory error Cause Solution Insufficient memory error during operation Cause Solution Solving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 13Solving Processor Problems Security Network Boot Movie will not play in the DVD drive Cause Solution Solving USB Flash Drive Problems Cannot eject compact disc tray-load unit Cause System will not boot from USB flash drive Cause Solution 15Solving USB Flash Drive ProblemsUSB flash drive not found identified Cause Solution Solving Front Panel Component Problems Solving Front Panel Component ProblemsSolving Internet Access Problems Ports are set to Enabled in Security USB Security Select Start Control Panel Click Internet Options Solving Software Problems Solving Software Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Contacting Customer Support HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device System Restore Backup and RecoveryRestoring and recovering in Windows System Recovery System Recovery when Windows is responding Backup and Recovery System Recovery when Windows is not responding Creating recovery media Using recovery media Backup and recovery in Windows Backing up your information Follow the on-screen instructions Performing a system recoveryBackup and recovery in Windows 8 Using f11 recovery tools Post Error Messages 1Numeric Codes and Text Messages Post Error MessagesPost Numeric Codes and Text Messages Control panel message Description Recommended action Activity Blink Possible Cause Recommended Action Interpreting Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs2Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Establishing a Setup or Power-on Password Establishing a Setup or Power-on Password Resetting the Setup and Power-on Password Resetting Cmos General Requirements Power Cord Set RequirementsJapanese Power Cord Requirements Country-Specific Requirements Country Accrediting Agency Table B-1Specifications SpecificationsAppendix B Specifications All-in One Models All-in One Models Power SupplyMax Operating Power Index Cmos Sata