HP (Hewlett-Packard) dx2250 manuel d'utilisation

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    Service Reference Guide HP Compaq dx2250 Business PC[...]

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    © Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trade marks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such prod uct[...]

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    About This Book WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow dire ctions could result in bodily harm or lo ss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follo w directions could result in damage to eq uipment or loss of in formation. NOTE: Text set off in this man ner provides impo rtant supplem[...]

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    iv About This Book ENWW[...]

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    Table of contents Index ..... .......... ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ......... ........... ........... ........... .. ........... ........... ........... ..... 153 ENWW v[...]

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    1 Install the Operating System CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-pa rty devices to your computer un til the operating system is successfully installed. Do ing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing prop erly. Once the automatic installa tion has begun, D O NOT TURN OFF THE CO MPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS I[...]

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    Tools > Files and Settin gs Transfer Wizar d . Follow the wizard's instruct ions to transfer files and settings to the new compu ter. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-u se, versatile application that is pre-loaded on each system and allows you to: ● create Recovery Points to back up the entir[...]

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    2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following: ● Change factory default settings. ● Set the system date and time. ● Set, view, change, or verify the system configurat ion, including set tings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, commun ications, and input devices[...]

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    3. The Computer Setup Utility screen is divided into menu headings and actions. Eight menu head ings appear on th e Computer Setup Util ity screen: ● System Information ● Standard CMOS Feature s ● Advanced BIOS Feature s ● Advanced Chip set Features ● Integrated Peripherals ● Power Manage ment Setup ● PC Health Status Five action choi[...]

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    Power Management Setup Table 2-7 Computer Setup—Power Manage ment Setup on page 11 PC Health Status Table 2-8 Computer Setup—PC Health Status on page 12 (Action Choices) Table 2-9 Computer Setup—(Action Ch oices) on page 12 Computer Setup—S ystem Information NOTE: Support for specific Comp uter Setup opti on s may vary depending on the hard[...]

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    Computer Setup—Sta ndard CMOS Features NOTE: Support fo r specific Comput er Setup o ptions may vary dependi ng on the hard ware configuration. Table 2- 3 Computer Setup—Standar d CMOS Features Option Description Date (mm:dd:yy) Allows you to set system date. Time (hh:mm:ss) Allows you to set system time. PATA Controlle r Disables/enables PATA [...]

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    SATA Channel 1 Master SATA Channel 2 Master For each, allows you to: ● run HDD self-test for selected channel: ● SMART Status Check ● HDD Short Self-Test ● HDD Extended Self-Test ● set extended IDE drive on selected channel to: ● None ● Auto ● set access mode on selected channel to: ● Large ● Auto ● view: ● Firmware Versio n[...]

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    ● 15 seconds ● 30 seconds Computer Setup—Advanced BIOS Features NOTE: Support fo r specific Comput er Setup o ptions may vary dependi ng on the hard ware configuration. Table 2- 4 Computer Se tup—Advanced BI OS Features Device Boot Disabling Allows you to restrict a device from booting t he unit. You can disable as a bootable device: ● No[...]

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    Computer Setup—Advan ced Chipset Features NOTE: Support for specific Comp uter Setup opti on s may vary depending on the hard ware configuration. Table 2-5 Computer Setup—Adv anced Chipset Features Option Description UMA Frame Buffer Select the UMA (Unified Memory Architecture) frame buffer size: ● 32MB ● 64MB ● 128MB ● Recommended (sys[...]

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    Computer Setup—Integrated Peripherals NOTE: Support fo r specific Comput er Setup o ptions may vary dependi ng on the hard ware configuration. Table 2- 6 Computer Set up—Integrated Peripherals Option Heading Onboard HD Audio Disables/enables onboard H D audio. OnChip USB Controller Disables/enables USB contr oller. USB Legacy Supp ort Disables/[...]

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    Computer Setup—Power Management Setup NOTE: Support for specific Comp uter Setup opti on s may vary depending on the hard ware configuration. Table 2-7 Computer Setup—Power Manag ement Setup Option Heading After AC Power Loss Allows you to select system pow er loss behavior: ● On ● Off ● Last State External Modem S5 Wake-Up Disables/enabl[...]

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    Computer Setup—PC Health Status NOTE: Support fo r specific Comput er Setup o ptions may vary dependi ng on the hard ware configuration. Table 2- 8 Computer Setup—PC Health Status Option Description System Fan Fail Check Disables/enables system fan de tection during POST. Smart Fan Function Disables/enables smart fan functionality. Current CPU [...]

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    Recovering the Configuration Settings Recovering the configuratio n settings establis hed in the Computer Setup (F 10) Utility requires that you first back up the settings before a recovery is needed . The CMOS Save/Load utility ca n be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for your specific model. Downloa d the firmw[...]

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    14 Chapter 2 Computer Se tup (F10) Utility ENWW[...]

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    3 HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics NOTE: HP Insight Diagnostics is include d on CD with some co mputer models only. The HP Insight Diagnostics utili ty allows you to view information abou t the hardware configuration of the computer and perform hardware diagnostic tests on the subsyst ems of the computer. The utilit y simplifies the pr[...]

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    NOTE: It is recomme nded that you accept th e assigned defau lt keyboard for your language unless you wan t to te st your specific keyboard. 5. In the End User License Agreement p age, click Agree if you agree wi th the terms. The HP Insi ght Diagnostics utility launches with the Survey tab displayed. Survey Tab The Survey tab displays important sy[...]

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    For each test type, th ere are two test mode s to choose from: ● Interact ive Mode —Provide s maximum control over the testing proce ss. The diagnostic software will prompt you for inp ut during tests that require yo ur interaction. You may also deter mine whether the test passed or failed . ● Unattended M ode —Does not display prompts and [...]

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    Log Tab The Log tab contains a Test Log tab and an Error Log tab. The Test Log displays all tests that have been executed , the number of times of execution, the number of times failed, and th e time it took to complete each test. The Clear Test Log button will clear the contents of the Test Log . The Error Log displays the tests for devi ces that [...]

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    NOTE: Do not remove the diskette or USB key unt il you see a message ind icating that the html file has been written to th e media. 5. Print the informatio n from the storage device used to save it. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit Di agnostics button in the bottom le ft corner of the screen then re move the Documentation and Diagno[...]

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    The HP Backup and Recovery Manager provide s two basic recovery meth ods. The first, recovery o f files and folders, operates i n Windows. The second , PC Recovery, requires a reboot to the Recovery Partition or from the Recovery Disc Set. T o reboot to the Recovery Pa rtition, press F11 at startup when you see the message ”Press F1 1 for Emergen[...]

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    4 Desktop Management HP Client Management Solution s provides stan dards-based solutions fo r managing and controlling desktops, workstations, and noteb ook PCs in a networked environ ment. HP pioneered desktop manageability in 1995 with the introduction of the industry’s first fully manageab le desktop personal computers. HP is a patent holder o[...]

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    The best deploymen t method depends on your info rmation technol ogy environment and processes. The PC Deployment section of the HP Lifecycle Service Web site ( http://h20219.www2.hp.com/services/ cache/80906-0-0-225-12 1.html ) provides information to help you select th e best deployment method. The Restore Plus! CD, ROM-based setup, and ACPI hard[...]

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    HP Backup and Recovery Manager CAUTION: HP no longer ships the Re store Plus! CD se t with PCs. Inst ead, HP B ackup an d Recovery Manage r is pre-loaded on each syst em. HP recommends that you create a recovery CD set as soon a s you have set up the new computer. Creating the Restore Plus! CD set is important in the event that you ever ne ed to re[...]

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    Remote System Installation Remote System Installation allo ws you to start and set up the system us ing the software and configuration information l ocated on a network server by initia ting the Preb oot Executio n Environment (PXE). The Remote System Installa tion feature is usually used as a system setup and configuration tool, and can be used fo[...]

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    NOTE: The system management tools m entioned abov e do not autom atically connect into HP CMI. Some script development is typica lly required to interface with HP CMI. HP Client Manage ment Interface is based on in dustry standa rds that include Microsoft Win dows Management Interface (MS WMI), Web-Based En terprise Management (WBEM), System Ma nag[...]

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    ● Remotely configur e BIOS and security settings ● Automate processes to quickly resolve hardwa re problems Tight integration w ith HP Instant Support tools redu ces hardware tr oubleshooting t ime. ● Diagnostics— remotely run & view repo rts on HP desktop, notebook, and workstation model s ● System Health Scan—check for know n hard[...]

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    ● Altiris Local Recovery Pro ● Altiris AuditExpress For more information on HP Client Management Premium Suite , visit www.hp.com/ go/easydeploy . HP Client Foundation Suite The HP Client Foun dation Suite (HP CFS) is desi gned for organizations wa nting essential client management function ality. It combines: ● HP Client Manager ● HP Syste[...]

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    HP OpenView PC Configurat ion Management Solutions HP OpenView Configuration Manag ement solution s automate the manageme nt of software such as operating systems, applicatio ns, patches, conte nt, and config uration settings t o ensure that each computing device is mai ntained in the right configuration. Proven across en terprises of every size an[...]

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    CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a setup password. The setu p password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades. System Software Manager allows the syst em administrator to set th e setup password on one or more PCs simultaneo usly. For more information, visit http://www.hp.com/ go/ssm . Remote ROM Flash Remote ROM Flash allows t[...]

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    To recover the system after it enters Boot Blo ck Emergency Recovery Mode , complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Insert a diskette, CD, or USB fl ash device containing the desir ed BIOS image fi le in the root directory. NOTE: The media must be formatted using the FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32 file system. 3. Turn on the computer. If no[...]

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    7. Turn off the computer to be configured an d inse rt the configuration disk ette or USB flash media device. 8. Turn on the compu ter to be co nfigured. 9. As soon as the comput er is turned on, press F1 0 when the monitor light tu rns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if ne cessar y. 10. Click File > Replic[...]

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    9. On the configuration diske tte or USB flash media dev ice, create an autoexec.bat file containing the following command: repset.exe 10. Turn off the compu ter to be configured . Insert the configuratio n diskette or USB flash media device and turn the computer on. The config uration utility will run automatically. 11. Restart th e computer when [...]

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    7. If your bootable DOS diskette contains SYS.COM, go to step 8. Otherwise, go to step 9. 8. At the A: prompt, enter SYS x: where x represents the drive lette r noted above. CAUTION: Be su re that you have entered the correct drive letter for the USB flash med ia device. After the system files have been tr ansferred, SYS will return to the A: pro[...]

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    CAUTION: So me older PCs may not be bootable from a USB flash media device. If the defa ult boot order in the Co mputer Setup (F10) Ut ility lists the USB devic e before the hard drive, the computer can be booted from a USB flash media device. Otherwise, a bootable di skette must be used. 1. If there are any PCI cards in the system that ha ve SCSI,[...]

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    NOTE: The default b oot order varies from com puter to computer, and it can be chan ged in the Computer Setup (F10) Util ity. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions. If you have used a DO S version from Window s 9x, you ma y see a brief Windows logo screen. If you do not want this sc[...]

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    Industry Standards HP management solutions integrate with other systems man agement applications, and are base d on industry standards, such as: ● Web-Based Enterprise Management (WBEM) ● Windows Manage ment Interface (WMI) ● Wake on LAN Tech nology ● ACPI ● SMBIOS ● Pre-boot Executi on (PXE) support Asset Tracking and Security Asset tr[...]

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    Table 4-1 Security F eatures Overview Option Description Setup Password Allows you to set and enable setup (admin istrator) password. NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the R OM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Win dows. See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on th[...]

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    Option Description System IDs Allows you to set: ● Asset tag (18-byte identifier) and ownership Tag ( 80-byte identifier displayed during POST). See the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Gui de on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for more information. ● Chassis serial number or Universa l Unique Identifier (UU ID) number. The UUID can only be up[...]

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    3. Select Security , then select Setup P assword and fo llow the instructions on the screen. 4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit . Establishing a Power-On P assword Using Computer Setup Establishing a powe r-on passwor d through Computer Setu p preven ts access to th e computer when power is turned on , unless the password is e[...]

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    NOTE: Type carefully; for s ecurity reasons, th e characters you t ype do not appea r on the screen. If you enter the password incorrectly, a brok en key icon appears. Try again. After three unsucces sful tries, you must turn off the computer, then turn it on again before you can continue. Changing a Power-On or Setup Password If the system is equi[...]

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    3. When the key icon appears, type the current passwor d fo llowed by a slash (/) or alternate del imiter character as shown: current password/ 4. Press Enter . NOTE: Refer t o National Keyboa rd Delimiter Cha racters on page 41 for information about the a lternate de limiter charact ers. The powe r-on password a nd setup password may also be chang[...]

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    contained on t he hard drive is replicated on a co rporate information system or is re gularly backed up. In the event that both DriveLock passwords are lost, the hard driv e is rendered unusable. For u sers who do not fit the previously define d customer profile , th is may be an unacceptable risk. For users who do fit the customer profil e, it ma[...]

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    Smart Cover Sensor CoverRemoval Sensor, available o n some models, is a co mbination of hardware and software technology that can ale rt you when the computer cover or side panel has bee n removed. There are three levels of prot ection, as described in the foll owing table. Table 4-2 Smart Cov er Sensor Protection Levels Level Setting Description L[...]

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    Locking the Smart Cover Lock To activate and lock the Smart Cover Lock, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer . If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Re start . 2. As soon as the compute r is turned on, press F10 when the monitor light turns gr een to enter Computer Se tup. Press Enter to bypass the title[...]

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    For illustrated instruct ions, please see the Hardware Refe rence Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD . Fingerprint Identification Technology Eliminating the ne ed to enter user passwords, HP F ingerprint I dentification Tech nology tightens n etwork security, simplifies the login process, and reduces the costs associated wi th man aging [...]

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    46 Chapter 4 De sktop Management ENWW[...]

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    5 Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features NOTE: Serial ATA = SATA Parallel ATA = PATA HP only supports the use of SATA hard drives o n these models of comp uter. No PATA drives are supporte d. SATA Hard Drives Serial ATA Hard Drive Characteristics Number of pins/conductors in data cable 7/7 Number of pins in power cab le 15 Maximum da[...]

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    Pin Number Usage Device Plug Ho st Plug P1 Ground Ground Ground P2* A+ Transmit data Receive data P3* A- Transmit data Receive data P4 Ground Ground Ground P5** B- Receive data Transmit data P6** B+ Receive data Transmit data P7 Ground Ground Ground *P2 and P3 differential signal pair **P5 and P6 differential signal pair SATA Power Cable Pin Usage [...]

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    PATA Device Information This model supports PATA drives. ATA SMART Drives The Self Monitoring Anal ysis and Recording Technolog y (SMART) ATA drives for the HP Personal Computers have built-in drive failure p rediction th at warns the user or network administ rator of an impending failu re or crash of the hard drive. Th e SMART drive tracks fault p[...]

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    50 Chapter 5 Serial an d Parallel ATA Drive Guide lines and Features ENWW[...]

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    6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation This chapter provides gen eral service information for the computer. Adherence to the procedures and precautions describ ed in this chap ter is essential for proper service. CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system boar[...]

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    Electrostatic Discharge Information A sudden discha rge of static electrici ty from your finger or other cond uctor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neithe r felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electron ic device exposed to ele ctrostatic discharge (ESD) ma y no t appear to be affected at all and can wo r[...]

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    ● Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry. ● Place reusable electrostatic-sensit ive parts from assemblies in pro tective packaging or conductive foam. Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Use the following equipment to preve nt static electricit y damage to eq uipment: ● Wrist straps are flexible straps with a maximum of one-m egohm[...]

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    ● Conductive foam ● Conductive tabletop workstat ions with ground cord of one-megohm +/- 10% resistance ● Static-dissipative tab le or floor mats with hard tie to ground ● Field service kits ● Static awarenes s labels ● Wrist straps and footwe ar straps providing one-megohm +/- 10% resistance ● Material handling pa ckages ● Conducti[...]

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    Operating Guidelines To prevent ov erheating and to help prolong the life of the computer: ● Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct su nlight, and extremes of h eat and cold. ● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of the co mputer and ab ove the monito r to perm [...]

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    To clean the comput er case, follow the procedures described below: ● To remove light stains or dirt, use plain water with a clean, lin t-free cloth or swab. ● For stronger stains, use a mild d ishwashing liquid diluted with water. Rinse well by wiping it with a cloth or swab dampened with cle ar water. ● For stubborn stains, use isopropyl (r[...]

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    Cleaning the Mouse Before cleanin g the mouse, ensure that the power to the compu ter is turned off. ● Clean the mouse ball by first removing the retaining plate a nd the ball from the housing. Pull out any debris from the b all socket and wipe the ba ll with a clean, dry cloth be fore reassembly. ● To clean the mou se body, follow th e procedu[...]

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    Cables and Connectors Most cables used throug hout the unit are flat, flexible cables. These cables must be handled with care to avoid damage . Apply only the ten sion required to seat or un seat the cables during insertion or remova l from the connecto r. Handle cables by the co nnector whene ver possible. In all cases, avoid bending or twisting t[...]

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    7 Removal and Replacement Procedures — Microtower (MT) Chassis Adherence to the p rocedures and pr ecautions described in this chapter is essential for proper service . After completing all necessary re moval and replacement procedures, run the Diagnostics utility to verify that all components operate properly. NOTE: Not all featur es listed in t[...]

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    Access Panel 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ). CAUTION : Before removing the computer access p anel, ensure that the computer i s turned off an d that the power cor d is disconnected from t he electrica l outlet. 2. Disconnect the p ower cord from the compute r and from the powe r source (1). 3. R[...]

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    Front Bezel 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access pan el ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Press down on a ll three tabs (1) on the left side of the bezel then, rotate the b ezel off the chassis (2), beginni ng with the left side and then the right side. To reinstall the front beze [...]

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    Front Drive Bezels 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access panel ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Remove the front bezel ( Fron t Bezel on page 61 ) 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank While facing the inside of the front be zel, press the two retai ning tabs on the rig ht towards the outer e[...]

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    Removing a 3.5” Drive Bezel Blank While facing the inside of the front bezel, press outw ard on the retaining tabs on ea ch side of th e bezel blank (1) and pull the bezel blank inwards to remove it. NOTE: To install a 3.5” bezel blank, pre ss the blan k inward from the inside of the fro nt bezel so that it snaps into place . ENWW Removing a 3.[...]

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    Memory The computer comes wi th double data ra te 2 synchronous d ynamic random access memo ry (DDR2- SDRAM) dual inline me mory modules (DIMMs). CAUTION: DDR an d DDR2 memory modu les are not interchang eable. DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be popu lated with up to two in dustry-standard DIMMs. These memory sockets are[...]

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    CAUTION: When handling a memory modu le, be careful not to touch a ny of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module. 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ). 2. Remove the access panel and lay the computer down on its side to mak e it easier to work o n. ( Access Panel on page 60 ) WARNING ! To reduc[...]

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    Expansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access panel ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Lay the compute r down on its side to ma ke it easier to work on. 4. On the rear of the com puter, remove the screw that secures the slot cover lock in p lace (1) th[...]

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    PCI/PCIe Expansion Card To remove an expansion card continue with step 1. To install an expa nsion card in an existing empty slot go to step 9. 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access pan el ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Lay the computer down on its side to ma ke it easier to work[...]

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    10. With the card alig ned so the mounting br acket will fit firmly against the comput er backwall, slide the expansion card into the expansion socket an d press it firmly into place. NOTE: When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on th e card so that the entire connector seats prop erly in the expansion card socket. 11. Reins[...]

  • Page 75

    Cable Management Always follow good ca ble management practices when wo rking inside the compute r. ● Keep cables away from major heat sources like the heatsi nk. ● Do not jam cables on top of expansion cards or memory modules. Printed circuit cards like these are not designed to take excessive pressure on them. ● When folding a flat ribbon c[...]

  • Page 76

    Cable Connections Cable To Cable Designator Power Supply 1st SATA Hard drive P6 Power Supply System board, 24–pin P1 Power Supply CPU power, 4-pin P2 Power Supply 1st Optical drive P3 Power Supply 2nd Optical drive P4 Power Supply 2nd SATA Hard drive P5 Power Supply Diskette drive P7 Cable To PCA De signato r Diskette drive System board FDD1 (Bla[...]

  • Page 77

    Drives The compute r supports up to five dr ives th at may be installed in various configurations. This Section describes th e procedure for replac in g or upgrading the storage drives. A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed to remove a nd install the guide screws on a drive. CAUTION: Make sure personal files on the h ard drive are backed u p to an exte[...]

  • Page 78

    5.25" Drive 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access panel ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Remove the front bezel ( Fron t Bezel on page 61 ) 4. Disconnect the p ower, data, and audio cab les, as necessary, from the back of the drive. 5. Remove the two screws that secure the drive[...]

  • Page 79

    3.5” Drive If you are installing a device for the first time in the external 3.5” drive bay you will need to use a flat blade screwdriver to br eak out the metal sh ield. The 3.5” external drive bay may be pop ulated with a diskette drive or a media card reader. The removal procedure is the same for both devices. 1. Prepare the comp uter for [...]

  • Page 80

    NOTE: There are a total of eigh t extra guide/ retainer screws o n the front of th e chassis behind the bezel. Four have Unified Standard (US) #6–32 standard threads and for have M3 metric threads. US screws are used for used for hard drives and have a silver fi nish. Metric screws are used for all other drives a nd have a black finish. Be sure t[...]

  • Page 81

    Removing a 3.5” Hard Drive 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access pan el ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Remove the front bezel ( F ront Bezel on page 61 ) 4. Disconnec t the power, and dat a cables from the back th e drive. 5. Remove the four reta ining screws that secure the dr[...]

  • Page 82

    Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access panel and rotate the computer so the system bo ard is parallel to the table to make it easier to work on ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Remove the front bezel ( Fron t Bezel on page 61 ) 4. Free the two cables f[...]

  • Page 83

    Power Switch Assembly 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ). 2. Remove the access panel and rotate the computer so the system board is parallel to the table to make it easier to work on ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Disconnect the braided cabl es from the system board. 4. Free the braid ed cables fr[...]

  • Page 84

    Speaker 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access panel ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Remove the front bezel ( Fron t Bezel on page 61 ) 4. Disconnect the sp eaker cable from th e system board. 5. Free the cable from the cab le tie that is attached to the chassis. 6. Remove the screw [...]

  • Page 85

    System Fan 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access pan el ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Disconnect the cable that connects the system fan to the system board. 4. Remove the screws that secure the fan to the c hassis and remove the fan. To install the fan, reverse the remova l proc[...]

  • Page 86

    Heatsink 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Preparation for Disassembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the acce ss panel and lay the comp uter down on its si de to make it easier to work on . ( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Disconnect the h eatsink control cable fro m the system board. 4. Loosen the four captive screws that se cure the heatsink to [...]

  • Page 87

    Processor 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ). 2. Remove the access panel and lay the computer down on its side to mak e it easier to work o n. ( Access Panel on page 60 ). 3. Disconnect the heatsink contro l cable from the system board and remove the hea tsink. He atsink on page 80 4. Rotate the p[...]

  • Page 88

    5. Go to step 7. 6. If using a n ew heatsink, remove th e protective cov ering from the bottom of the he atsink and place it in position atop the processor. 7. Secure the heat sink to the system board an d sys tem board tray with th e 4 captive screws and attach the heatsink contro l cable to the system board. CAUTION : Heatsink retaining screws sh[...]

  • Page 89

    System Board 1. Prepare the comp uter for disas sembly ( Preparat ion for Disas sembly on page 59 ) 2. Remove the access panel.( Access Panel on page 60 ) 3. Remove the front bezel and lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to work on. ( Fron t Bezel on page 61 ). 4. Disconnec t the power, and d ata cables from the back of all installe[...]

  • Page 90

    Battery The battery that comes with your computer provide s power to the re al-time clock and has a lifetime o f about three years. When replacing the battery, use a ba ttery equivalent to the battery orig inally installed on the computer. The co mputer comes with a 3-vo lt lithium coin cell battery. NOTE: The lifetime of th e lithium battery can b[...]

  • Page 91

    Type 1 Battery Holder 1. Lift the battery out of its holder. 2. Slide the replacement battery in to position, positive side up. 3. The battery holder au tomatically secures the battery in the proper posi tion. 4. Replace the computer acc ess panel. 5. Plug in the comput er and turn on power to th e computer. 6. Reset the date and time, your passwor[...]

  • Page 92

    Type 2 Battery Holder 1. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp t hat extends ab ove one edge of the battery. Wh en the battery po ps up, lift it out (1 ). 2. To insert the new ba ttery, slide one edge of the replaceme nt battery under the holder’s lip with the positive side u p (2). Push the othe r edge down until the cl[...]

  • Page 93

    Type 3 Battery Holder 1. Pull back on the clip (1 ) that holds the b attery in place, then re move the battery (2). 2. Insert the n ew battery and position the clip back in place. 3. Replace the computer acc ess panel. 4. Plug in the comput er and turn on power to th e computer. 5. Reset the date and time, your passwords, and any special system set[...]

  • Page 94

    Power Supply WARNING ! Voltage is always present on the system bo ard when the comput er is plugged into an active AC outlet. To avoid possible perso nal inju ry and damage to the equipment th e power cord should be di sconnected from th e comput er and/or the AC outlet befo re opening the computer. 1. Prepare the co mputer for disasse mbly ( Prepa[...]

  • Page 95

    A Connector Pin Assignments This appendix contains the pin assignments for ma ny computer and workstation connectors. Some of these connectors may no t be used on the product being serviced. Keyboard Connector a nd Icon Pin Signal 1 2 3 Data Unused Ground 4 5 6 +5 VDC Clock Unused Mouse Connector a nd Icon Pin Signal 1 2 3 Data Unused Ground 4 5 6 [...]

  • Page 96

    Ethernet RJ-45 Connector and Icon Pin Sign al 1 2 3 4 (+) Transmit Data (-) Transmit Data (+) Receive Da ta Unused 5 6 7 8 Unused (-) Receive Data Unused Unused Ethernet AUI Connector and Icon Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 Ground Negative AUI Differential Collision Positive AUI Differential Collision Negative AUI Differential Transmit 9 10 11 12 Po[...]

  • Page 97

    Parallel Interface Connector a nd Icon Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 Strobe Data Bit 0 Data Bit 1 Data Bit 2 10 11 12 13 Acknowledge Busy Paper End Select 5 6 7 8 Data Bit 3 Data Bit 4 Data Bit 5 Data Bit 6 14 15 16 17 Auto Linefeed Error Initialize Printer Select IN 9 Data Bit 7 18–25 Signal Ground Serial Interface, Po wered and Non-Powered Conn[...]

  • Page 98

    Microphone Connector and Icon (1 /8” miniphone) Pin Signal 1 2 3 1 (Tip) 2 (Ring) 3 (Shield) Audio_left Audio_Right Ground Headphone Connector and Icon (1 /8” miniphone) Pin Signal 1 2 3 1 (Tip) 2 (Ring) 3 (Shield) Audio_left Power_Right Ground Line-in Audio Connector and Icon (1 /8” miniphone) Pin Signal 1 2 3 1 (Tip) 2 (Ring) 3 (Shield) Aud[...]

  • Page 99

    1 2 3 4 Transmit Receive Ground 5V 5 6 7 8 Mode Not Used Not Used Not Used Monitor Connector a nd Icon Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 Red Analog Green Analog Blue Analog Not used 9 10 11 12 +5V (fused) Ground Not used DDC Serial Data 5 6 7 8 Ground Ground Ground Ground 13 14 15 Horizontal Sync Vertical Sync DDC Serial Clock ENWW Monitor 93[...]

  • Page 100

    ATA/ATAPI (IDE) Standard Drive Cable Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 Reset Ground DD7 DD8 15 16 17 18 DD1 DD14 DD0 DD15 29 30 31 32 DMAK Ground INTRQ IOCS16 5 6 7 8 DD6 DD9 DD5 DD10 19 20 21 22 Ground (Key) DMARQ Ground 33 34 35 36 DA1 PDIAG (cable detect) DA0 DA2 9 10 11 12 DD4 DD11 DD3 DD12 23 24 25 26 DIOW Ground DIOR Ground 3[...]

  • Page 101

    24-Pin MicroFit Power Connector 24 12 13  1 Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 6 +5 Vaux GND +5V +5V PS_ON GND 7 8 9 10 11 12 PWRGD +3.3V +3.3V Tach GND Fan-CMD 13 14 15 16 17 18 +12V +5V Sense GND +5V +5V +3.3V 19 20 21 22 23 24 GND +3.3V Sense +3.3V +3.3V GND -12V 4-Pin Power (for CPU) Connector a nd Icon Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 [...]

  • Page 102

    SATA Data and Power Drive Connec tor Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Si gnal S1 S5 Ground B- S2 S6 A+ B+ S3 S7 A- Ground S4 Ground P1 P5 P9 P13 Ground B- V 5 V 12 P2 P6 P10 P14 V 3.3 Ground Ground V12 P3 P7 P11 P15 V 3.3 V 5 Reserved V 12 P4 P8 P12 Ground V 5 Ground *S = Data, P = Power PCI Express x1, x4, x8, and x16 PCI Ex press Connector Pi[...]

  • Page 103

    52 53 54 55 PERp8 PERN8 GND GND 57 58 59 60 PERn9 GND GND PERp10 62 63 64 65 GND GND PERp11 PERn11 67 68 69 70 GND PERp12 PERn12 GND 72 73 74 75 PERp13 PERn13 GND GND 76 77 78 79 80 PERp14 PERn14 GND GND PERp15 81 82 PERn15 GND Pin B information is on the next page NOTE: x1 PCI Express uses pins 1-18 x4 PCI Express uses pins 1-32 x8 PCI Express use[...]

  • Page 104

    51 52 53 54 55 PETn8 GND GND PETp9 PETn9 56 57 58 59 60 GND GND PETp10 PETn10 GND 61 62 63 64 65 GND PETp11 PETn11 GND GND 66 67 68 69 70 PETp12 PETn12 GND GND PETp13 71 72 73 74 75 PETn13 GND GND PETp14 PETn14 76 77 78 79 80 GND GND PETp15 PETn15 GND 81 82 PRSNT2# RSVD Pin B information is on the next page NOTE: x1 PCI Express uses pins 1-18 x4 PC[...]

  • Page 105

    12 T.M.D.S . Data3 – 24 T.M.D. S. Clock - ENWW DVI Connector 99[...]

  • Page 106

    100 Appendix A Connector Pin Assign ments ENWW[...]

  • Page 107

    B Power Cord Set Requirements The power supplies on some computers have extern al power switches. The voltage select switch feature on the computer permits it to operate fro m any line voltage between 100 -120 or 220-240 volts AC. Power supplies on thos e computers that do not have ex ternal power switches are equipped wi th internal switches that [...]

  • Page 108

    Country Accrediting Agenc y Coun try Accrediting Agency Australia (1) Austria (1) Belgium (1) Canada (2) EANSW OVE CEBC CSA Italy (1) Japan (3) Norway (1 ) Sweden (1) IMQ METI NEMKO SEMKO Denmark (1) Finland (1) France (1) Germany (1) DEMKO SETI UTE VDE Switzerland (1) United Kingdom (1) United States (2) SEV BSI UL 1. The flexible cord must be Typ[...]

  • Page 109

    C POST Error Messages This appendix lists th e error codes, e rror messages, an d the various indicator light and audib le sequences that yo u may encounter du ring Power-On Se lf-Test (POST) or computer restart, the proba ble source of the prob lem, and steps you can take to resolve th e error conditio n. POST Message Disabled suppresses most syst[...]

  • Page 110

    POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages This section covers those POST errors that h ave numeric codes associated wi th them. The section also includes some text messa ges that may be encountered during POST. NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is disp layed on the screen. Table C -1 Numeric Codes and Text Messag es Control pan[...]

  • Page 111

    Control panel message Description Recommended action RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be replaced. the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See the Hardware Refer ence Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for instructions on installing a new b attery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC batt ery repl acemen t[...]

  • Page 112

    Control panel mes sage Description Recommended ac tion 3. Ensure that none of the keys ar e depressed. 4. Replace keyboard. 303-Keyboard Controller Error I/O board keyboard controller. 1. Reconnect keyboard with computer turn ed off. 2. Replace the system board. 304-Keyboard or System Unit Erro r Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with com[...]

  • Page 113

    Control panel message Description Recommended action 601-Diskette Controller Error Diskette controller circ uitry or floppy dr ive circuitry incorrect. 1. Run Computer Setup. 2. Check and/or replace cables. 3. Clear CMOS. 4. Replace diskette drive. 5. Replace the system board. 605-Diskette Drive Type Err or Mismatch in drive type. 1. Run Computer S[...]

  • Page 114

    Control panel mes sage Description Recommended ac tion 1202-MIDI Port Address Conflict Detected Device IRQ address conflicts with another device. Enter Computer Setup and reset the IRQ in Advanced > Onboard D evices . 1203-Game Port Address Conflict Detected Device IRQ address conflicts with another device. Enter Computer Setup and reset the IRQ[...]

  • Page 115

    Control panel message Description Recommended action cord, restore the original memory configuration, and reboot the computer. 4. If the error persists, replace the system board. 2202-PMM Deallocation Error during MEBx cleanup Memory error during POST execution of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS Extensions option ROM 1. Reboot the computer. 2. Unpl[...]

  • Page 116

    Control panel mes sage Description Recommended ac tion 3. Ensure that none of the keys ar e depressed. 4. Replace keyboard. Parity Check 2 Parity RAM failure. Run Computer Setup and Diagnostic utilities. System will not boot without fan C PU fan not installed or disconnected in VSFF chassis. 1. Remove the computer cover, press the power button, and[...]

  • Page 117

    Interpreting POST Diag nostic Front Panel LEDs This section covers the front pan el LED codes th at may occur before or during POST th at do not necessarily have an erro r code or text message associated with th em. NOTE: If you see flashing LEDs on a PS/2 keyboard, look for flashing LEDs on the front panel of the computer an d refer to the followi[...]

  • Page 118

    Activity Possible Cause Recommended Action Green Power LED flashes six times, once every second, followed by a two second pause. Pre-video graphics error. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Reseat the graphics card. 2. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. Green Pow[...]

  • Page 119

    D Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics This chapter provid es information on how to identify and correct minor problems, such as diskette drive, hard drive, opt ical drive, graphics, au dio, memory , and software problems. If you encounter problem s with the computer, refer to the tables in this chapter for proba ble causes and recommended solutions[...]

  • Page 120

    ● If you recently installed new software, uninstal l the software and see if th e computer fu nctions properly. ● Boot the computer to the Safe Mode to see if it wi ll boot without all of the drivers lo aded. When booting the operating system, us e “Last Kn own Configuration.” ● Refer to the comp rehensive online tech nical support at htt[...]

  • Page 121

    ● Press and hold any ke y. If the system beeps, then the keyb oard should be operating correctly. ● Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing any key on the key board or pressing the power button. If the system remains in suspen d mode, shut down the computer by pressing and ho[...]

  • Page 122

    Solving General Problems You may be able to easily resolve the genera l problem s described in this section. If a problem persi sts and you are unable to resolve it yourself or if you feel uncomfor table about performing the operati on, contact an authorized dealer or reseller. WARNING ! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage[...]

  • Page 123

    Cursor will not move using the arrow keys on the keypad . Cause Solution The Num Lock key may be on. Press the Num Lo ck key. The Num Lock light should not be on if you want to use the arrow keys. The Num Lock key can be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Se tup. There is no sou nd or sound volum e is too low . Cause Solution System volume may be se[...]

  • Page 124

    Poor performance is experienced. Cause Solution Too many applications running. 1. Close unnecessary applications to free u p memory. Some applications run in the background and can be closed by right-clicking on t heir correspond ing icons in the task tray. To prevent these applications from launching at startup, go to Start > Run an d type msco[...]

  • Page 125

    System does not power on and the LEDs on the front of the c omputer are not flas hing. Cause Solution OR Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard drive LED does not turn on green then: 1. Check that the unit is plugged into a w orking AC outlet. 2. Open hood and check that the power button h arness is properly connected [...]

  • Page 126

    Solving Power Problems Common causes and solutions for power pro b lems are liste d in the following ta ble. Table D-2 Solving Power Problems Power supply shuts down intermitt ently. Cause Solution Voltage selector switch on rear of computer chassis ( some models) not switched to correct line vo ltage (115V or 230V). Select the proper AC voltage us[...]

  • Page 127

    Solving Diskette Problems Common causes and solutio ns for diskette prob lems are l isted in the follo wing table. NOTE: You may need to reconfi gure the compu ter when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional diskette drive. See Solving Hardware In stallation Problems on page 137 for instructions. Table D -3 Solving Diskette Problems Disk[...]

  • Page 128

    Cannot format diskette. Cause Solution Invalid media reported. When formatting a disk in MS-DOS, you may need to specify diskette capacity. For example, to format a 1.44-MB diskette, type the following command at the MS-DOS prompt: FORMAT A: /F:1440 Disk may be write-protected. Open the locking device on the diskette. Legacy diskette writes are dis[...]

  • Page 129

    Cannot Boot to Diskette. Cause Solution NOTE: Both steps should be used as the Removable Media Boot function in Computer Setup overrides the Boot Order enable command. Network server mode is enabled in Computer Setup. Run Computer Setup and disable Network Server Mode in Security > Password Options . Table D -3 Solving Diskette Proble ms (contin[...]

  • Page 130

    Solving Hard Drive Problems Table D-4 Solving Hard Drive Problems Hard drive error occurs. Cause Solution Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed. 1. In Windows XP, right-click Start , click Explore , and select a drive. Select File > Properties > Tools . Under Error-checking , click Check Now . 2. Use a utility to locate and block usage of b[...]

  • Page 131

    Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message. Cause Solution System files m issing or not prop erly installe d. 1. Insert a bootable diskette into the diskette drive and restart the computer. 2. Check the hard drive forma t using Fdisk: If NTFS formatting, use a third party reader to evaluate the drive. If FAT32 formatting, the hard drive cannot be accesse[...]

  • Page 132

    Solving Media Card Reader Problems Table D-5 Solving Me dia Card Read er Problem s Media card will not work in a digital camera after formatting it in Microsoft Windows XP. Cause Solution By default, Windows XP will format any media card with a capacity greater than 32MB with the FAT32 format. Most digital cameras use the FAT (FAT16 & F AT12) f[...]

  • Page 133

    After installing the media card reader and boo ting to Window s, the reader and the inserted cards are not recog nized by the computer. Cause Solution The operating system needs time to recognize the device if the reader was ju st installed into the computer a nd you are turning the PC on for the first time. Wait a few seconds so that the operating[...]

  • Page 134

    Solving Display Problems If you encounter display problems, se e the documentation that came with the monitor and to the commo n causes a nd solutions listed in th e following ta ble. Table D-6 Solving Disp lay Problems Blank sc reen (n o video) . Cause Solution Monitor is not turned on and the monitor ligh t is not on. Turn on the monitor and chec[...]

  • Page 135

    Blank screen and the po wer LED flashes Red five times, once every seco nd, followed by a two second pause, and the computer bee ps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue f lashing.) Cause Solution Pre-video memory error. 1. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the syste m. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. [...]

  • Page 136

    Blurry video or reque sted resolution cannot be set. Cause Solution If the graphics controller was upgr aded, the correct graphics drivers may not be loaded. Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit. Monitor is not capable of displaying requested resolu tion. Change requested resolution. Graphics card is bad. Replace the graphics card.[...]

  • Page 137

    Vibrating or rattling noise coming from inside a CRT monitor when pow ered on. Cause Solution Monitor degaussing coil has been activated. None. It is normal for the degaussing coil to be activated when the monitor is powered on. Clicking noise coming from inside a CRT mon itor. Cause Solution Electronic relays have been activated inside the monitor[...]

  • Page 138

    Solving Audio Problems If the computer has audio feature s and you enc ounte r audio problems, see the commo n causes and solutions listed in the following table. Table D-7 Solving Audi o Problems Sound cuts in and out. Cause Solution Processor resources are being used by other open applications. Shut down all open processo r-in tensive application[...]

  • Page 139

    Sound does not co me out of the speake r or headphones. Cause Solution 3. Right-click on the CD/DVD device and select Properties . 4. On the Properties tab, make sure Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device is checked. Headphones or devices connected to the line-out co nnector mute the internal speaker. Turn on and use headphones or external[...]

  • Page 140

    Solving Printer Problems If you encounter printer problems, see the documentat ion that came with the printer and to the commo n causes a nd solutions listed in th e following ta ble. Table D-8 Solving Prin ter Problems Printer will not print. Cause Solution Printer is not turned on and online . Turn the printer on and make sure it is online. The c[...]

  • Page 141

    Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems If you encounter keyboa rd or mouse problems, see the documentation that came with th e equipment and to the co mmon causes and so lutions listed in the fo llowing table. Table D -9 Solving Keyboard Problems Keyboard commands an d typing are not recognized by the comp uter. Cause Solution Keyboard connector is no[...]

  • Page 142

    Mouse does not respond to movement or is too slow. Cause Solution 3. Use the up or down arrow key to select the Shut Dow n option and then press the Enter key. 4. After the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse connector into the back of the computer (or the keyboard) and restart. Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Shut down the comp[...]

  • Page 143

    Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may need to reconfigure the compu ter when you a dd or remove hardware, such as an ad ditional drive or expansion card . If you install a plug and play device, Windows XP au tomatically recognizes the device and configures the computer. If you insta ll a non–plug and play device, yo u must reconfigure th[...]

  • Page 144

    Power LED flashes Red five times, o nce every second, followed by a two seco nd pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue f lashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. CAUTION: To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board, you must unplug the co mputer power cord before[...]

  • Page 145

    Solving Network Problems Some common causes an d solutions for network prob lems are li sted in the following tabl e. These guidelines do not discuss th e process of debugging th e network cabling. Table D-12 Solving Network Problems Wake-on-LAN feature is not f unctioning. Cause Solution Wake-on-LAN is not enabled. NOTE: Some NICs come with their [...]

  • Page 146

    Network status link light never flashes. NOTE: The network status light is supposed to fla sh when there is network activity. Cause Solution Network driver is not properly loaded. Rein stall network drivers. See the Network & Internet Communications Guide on the Docume ntatio n and Diagnostics CD . System cannot autosense the network. Disable a[...]

  • Page 147

    Network controller stop s working without apparent cause. Cause Solution The files containing the network drivers are corr upted. Download the network driver s from http://www.hp.com and reinstall them. The cable is not securely co nnected. Ensur e that the cable is securely attached to the network connector and that the other end of the cable is s[...]

  • Page 148

    Solving Memory Problems If you encounter memory problems, some common cause s and solutions are listed in the following table. CAUTION: Po wer may still be supplied to the DIMMs when the computer is turned off. To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board, you must unplug the comput er power cord before attempting to reseat, install , or remove[...]

  • Page 149

    Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, f ollowed by a two second pause, and the comput er beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs co ntinue flashing.) Cause Solution Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. 1. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system. 2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module. 3. Repl[...]

  • Page 150

    Solving Processor Problems If you encounter processor problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table. Table D-14 Solving Processor Problems Poor performance is experienced. Cause Solution Processor is hot. 1. Make sure the airflow to the comp uter is not blocked. 2. Make sure the fans are connected and wor king properly (so[...]

  • Page 151

    Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems If you encounter CD-ROM or DVD problems, see the common causes an d solutions listed in the following table or to the documentatio n that came with the o ptional device. Table D-15 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems System will not boot from CD-ROM or DVD drive. Cause Solution The device is attached to a SATA por t that[...]

  • Page 152

    Movie will not play in the DVD drive. Cause Solution Movie may be regionalized for a different country. See the documentation th at came with the DVD drive. Decoder software is not installed. Install decoder software. Damaged media. Replace media. Movie rating locked out by parental lock. Use D VD software to remove parental lock. Media installed u[...]

  • Page 153

    USDT computer boots too slow after removing a CD-ROM o r DVD drive. Cause Solution The system is searching for the d rive during boot because the drive cable is still attached to the system board. Disconnect the drive cable from the system board. ENWW Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 147[...]

  • Page 154

    Solving Drive Key Problems If you encounter Drive Key problems, common causes and solutions are liste d in the following table . Table D-16 Solving Drive Key Probl ems USB Drive Key is not seen as a drive letter in Windows XP. Cause Solution The drive letter after the last physical drive is no t availa ble. Change the default drive letter for the D[...]

  • Page 155

    Solving Front Panel Component Problems If you encounter problems with d evices connected to the fron t panel, refer to the common causes and solutions listed in the foll owing table. Table D-17 Solving Front Pan el Component Prob lems A USB device, hea dphone, or microphone is not recognized by t he computer. Cause Solution Device is not properly c[...]

  • Page 156

    Solving Internet Access Problems If you encounter Internet access prob lems, consult your Internet Servic e Provider (ISP) or refer to the common causes and so lutions listed in the following table. Table D-18 Solving Internet Access Problems Unable to connect to the Internet. Cause Solution Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up pro[...]

  • Page 157

    Internet takes too long to download Web sites. Cause Solution Windows XP 1. Select Start > Control Panel . 2. Double-click System . 3. Click the Hardware tab. 4. In the Device Manager area, click the Device Manager button . 5. Double-click Ports (COM & LPT) . 6. Right-click the COM port the modem uses, then click Properties . 7. Under Device[...]

  • Page 158

    Solving Software Problems Most software problems o ccur as a result of the following: ● The application was not insta lled or configured correctly. ● There is insufficient memory available to run the application. ● There is a conflict between applicatio ns. ● Be sure that all the ne eded dev ice drivers have been installed . ● If you have[...]

  • Page 159

    Index Symbols/Numerics 24–pin MicroFit power pin assignments 95 24–pin power pin assignments 94 4–pin power p in assignments 95 5.25 drive bezel blank 62 6–pin power p in assignments 95 A access panel, removal and replacement 60 access to computer, controlling 36 adding devices 1 Altiris AClient 22 Deployment Solution Agent 22 asset trackin[...]

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    drive 5.25" removal and replacement 72 hard drive removal and replacement 73 Drive Key problems 148 drive positions 71 drive, prot ecting 45 DriveLock applications 42 using 42 dual-state power butto n 35 DVI pin assignments 98 E electrostati c discharge (ESD) preventing damage 52 Emergency Re covery Mode, Boot Block 29 entering power-on passwo[...]

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    ordering FailSafe Key 44 overheat ing, prevention 55 P parallel interface pin assignments 91 password changing 40 clearing 41 deleting 40 power-on 39 security 38 setup 38, 39 PC deployment 21 PCI Express pin assignments 96 PCN (Proactive Change Notification ) 28 POST error messages 103 power butt on configuring 35 dual-state 35 power cord set requi[...]

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    locking 44 unlocking 44 Smart Cover Sensor protection levels 43 setting 43 software Altiris AClient 22 Altiris Deployment Solution Agent 22 asset tracking 36 backing up 19 Drive Protection System 45 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2, 23 HP Client F oundation Suite 27 HP Client Management Interface 24 HP Client Management Premium Suite 26 HP Client M[...]