User ManualTable of ContentsInstalling and Customizing the Software13Installing the Operating System13Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers13HP Backup and Recovery Manager14Computer Setup (F10) Utility15Computer Setup (F10) Utilities15Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities16Computer Setup—File17Computer Setup—Storage18Computer Setup—Security20Computer Setup—Power23Computer Setup—Advanced24Recovering the Configuration Settings26Computer Diagnostic Features27HP Insight Diagnostics27Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics27Survey Tab28Test Tab29Status Tab29Log Tab30Help Tab30Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics31Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics31Protecting the Software31HP Backup and Recovery Manager32Desktop Management33Initial Configuration and Deployment33HP OpenView Agent34Altiris Deployment Solution Agent34Verdiem Surveyor Client Side Installation35Remote System Installation35Software Updating and Management36HP Client Management Interface36HP System Software Manager37HP Client Manager37HP ProtectTools Security Manager38HP Client Premium Suite39HP Client Foundation Suite39HP OpenView Client Configuration Manager39HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solution40HP Client Catalog for SMS40HP Backup and Recovery Manager40Intel vPro-branded PCs with Active Management Technology41HP Proactive Change Notification43Subscriber’s Choice43Retired Solutions43ROM Flash43Remote ROM Flash44HPQFlash44Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode44Replicating the Setup45Copying to Single Computer45Copying to Multiple Computers46Creating a Bootable Device47Supported USB Flash Media Device47Unsupported USB Flash Media Device48Dual-State Power Button49HP Web Site Support50Industry Standards50Asset Tracking and Security50Password Security53Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup53Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup53Entering a Power-On Password53Entering a Setup Password54Changing a Power-On or Setup Password54Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password55National Keyboard Delimiter Characters55Clearing Passwords55DriveLock56Using DriveLock56DriveLock Applications56Smart Cover Sensor57Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level57Smart Cover Lock57Locking the Smart Cover Lock58Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock58Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key58Cable Lock Provision59Fingerprint Identification Technology59Fault Notification and Recovery59Drive Protection System59Surge-Tolerant Power Supply59Thermal Sensor59Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features60SATA Hard Drives60SATA Hard Drive Cables61SATA Data Cable61SATA Power Cable61PATA Device Information62ATA SMART Drives62Hard Drive Capacities62Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation63Chassis Designations63Convertible Minitower (CMT)63Small Form Factor (SFF)64Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT)64Electrostatic Discharge Information65Generating Static65Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment65Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment66Grounding the Work Area66Recommended Materials and Equipment66Operating Guidelines67Routine Care68General Cleaning Safety Precautions68Cleaning the Computer Case68Cleaning the Keyboard68Cleaning the Monitor69Cleaning the Mouse69Service Considerations69Power Supply Fan69Tools and Software Requirements69Screws70Cables and Connectors70Hard Drives70Lithium Coin Cell Battery71Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis72Preparation for Disassembly72Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock73External Security Devices74Installing a Cable Lock74Installing a Padlock74Hood Sensor75Computer Access Panel76Front Bezel77Bezel Blanks78Cable Management79Cable Connections80Memory81Expansion Cards84Drives88System Board Drive Connections90Drive Positions91Installing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay92Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive94Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay99ReadyBoost Card101Front I/O Device and Power Switch102Fan Shroud103Heatsink104Processor105Speaker106Rear Chassis Fan107Inner Chassis Fan108Serial Port109Power Supply110System Board111Battery112Type 1 Battery Holder113Type 2 Battery Holder113Type 3 Battery Holder114Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration115Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration117Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis119Preparation for Disassembly119Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock120Smart Cover FailSafe Key120Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock121External Security Devices122Installing a Security Lock122Cable Lock122Padlock122HP Business PC Security Lock123Computer Access Panel125Front Bezel126Bezel Blanks127Installing Additional Memory128DIMMs128DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs128Populating DIMM Sockets129Installing DIMMs130Expansion Cards132Cable Management136Cable Connections137Drives138Drive Positions138Installing and Removing Drives139System Board Drive Connections141Removing an Optical Drive142Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay143Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive146Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay148Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive150Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive152ReadyBoost Card156Fan Shroud157Chassis Fan158Power Switch Assembly159Front I/O Device160Heatsink161Processor162Speaker163Power Supply164System Board165Backwall167Battery168Type 1 Battery Holder169Type 2 Battery Holder169Type 3 Battery Holder170Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis171Preparation for Disassembly171External Security Devices172Cable Lock172HP Business PC Security Lock173Computer Access Panel175Front Bezel176Bezel Blanks177Memory178SODIMMs178DDR2-SDRAM SODIMMs178Populating SODIMM Sockets179Installing SODIMMs179Cable Management181Cable Connections182Optical Drive182Removing the Optical Drive182Preparing a New Optical Drive183Installing a New Optical Drive184Optical Drive Connector185Hard Drive186Hard Drive Cage190Port Cover191ReadyBoost Card192Fan193Speaker194I/O Panel195Heatsink196Processor198System Board199Rear Chassis Fan200Battery201Connector Pin Assignments203Keyboard203Mouse203Ethernet BNC203Ethernet RJ-45204Ethernet AUI204Parallel Interface205Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered205USB206Microphone206Headphone206Line-in Audio206Line-out Audio206External Infrared Transceiver207Monitor207ATA/ATAPI (IDE) Standard Drive Cable208CD-ROM 50-Pin Connector20924-Pin Power20924-Pin MicroFit Power (CMT, SFF)2104-Pin Power (for CPU)2106-Pin Power (for CPU) (CMT, SFF)210SATA Data and Power211PCI Express211PCI Express212PCI Express Mini Card213DVI Connector214Power Cord Set Requirements215General Requirements215Japanese Power Cord Requirements215Country-Specific Requirements216POST Error Messages217POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages218Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes224Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics228Safety and Comfort228Before You Call for Technical Support228Helpful Hints229Solving General Problems231Solving Power Problems234Solving Diskette Problems235Solving Hard Drive Problems238Solving Media Card Reader Problems240Solving Display Problems242Solving Audio Problems245Solving Printer Problems247Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems248Solving Hardware Installation Problems249Solving Network Problems251Solving Memory Problems254Solving Processor Problems256Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems256Solving Drive Key Problems259Solving Front Panel Component Problems259Solving Internet Access Problems260Solving Software Problems262Contacting Customer Support263System Board and Riser Board Reference Designators264Index270Size: 10.6 MBPages: 276Language: EnglishOpen manual