User ManualTable of ContentsProduct Features13Microtower Chassis13Standard Configuration Features13Front Panel Components14Media Card Reader Components15Rear Panel Components16Serial Number Location17Small Form Factor18Standard Configuration Features18Front Panel Components19Media Card Reader Components20Rear Panel Components21Serial Number Location22Installing and Customizing the Software23Installing the Operating System23Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates24Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)24Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files24Protecting the Software25Computer Setup (F10) Utility26Computer Setup (F10) Utilities26Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities27Computer Setup—File28Computer Setup—Storage29Computer Setup—Security31Computer Setup—Power35Computer Setup—Advanced36Recovering the Configuration Settings40Drive Protection System (DPS)40Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup40Computer Diagnostic Features42Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics42Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics42Survey Tab43Test Tab43Status Tab44History Tab45Errors Tab45Help Tab45Saving and Printing Information in HP Vision Diagnostics46Downloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics46Protecting the Software46Desktop Management47Initial Configuration and Deployment47HP Client Automation Agent48HP Client Manager48Remote System Installation49Software Updating and Management49HP Client Management Interface50HP SoftPaq Download Manager50HP System Software Manager50HP ProtectTools Security Manager51HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions52HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition52HP Client Manager from Symantec52Altiris Client Management Suite53HP Client Catalog for Microsoft System Center & SMS Products53Remote Management Technology54Configuring the Intel Management Engine54Verdiem Surveyor56HP Proactive Change Notification56Subscriber’s Choice56Retired Solutions57ROM Flash57Remote ROM Flash57HPQFlash57Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode58Replicating the Setup59Copying to Single Computer59Copying to Multiple Computers59Creating a Bootable Device60Supported USB Flash Media Device60Unsupported USB Flash Media Device62Dual-State Power Button63HP Web Site Support64Industry Standards64Asset Tracking and Security64Password Security68Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup68Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup68Entering a Power-On Password69Entering a Setup Password69Changing a Power-On or Setup Password69Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password70National Keyboard Delimiter Characters70Clearing Passwords71DriveLock71Using DriveLock71DriveLock Applications72Smart Cover Sensor72Setting the Smart Cover Sensor Protection Level72Smart Cover Lock73Locking the Smart Cover Lock73Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock73Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key73Cable Lock Provision74Fingerprint Identification Technology74Fault Notification and Recovery74Drive Protection System74Surge-Tolerant Power Supply74Thermal Sensor75Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features76SATA Hard Drives76SATA Hard Drive Cables77SATA Data Cable77SATA Power Cable77ATA SMART Drives78Hard Drive Capacities78Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation79Chassis Designations79Small Form Factor (SFF)79Microtower (MT)80Electrostatic Discharge Information80Generating Static80Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment81Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment81Grounding the Work Area82Recommended Materials and Equipment82Operating Guidelines83Routine Care83General Cleaning Safety Precautions83Cleaning the Computer Case83Cleaning the Keyboard84Cleaning the Monitor84Cleaning the Mouse85Service Considerations85Power Supply Fan85Tools and Software Requirements85Screws85Cables and Connectors86Hard Drives86Lithium Coin Cell Battery86Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis87Serial Number Location87Preparation for Disassembly88Access Panel89Front Bezel90Removing Bezel Blanks91Cable Management92Cable Connections93Memory94Expansion Cards98Installing and Removing Drives102System Board Drive Connections104Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive105Installing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive108Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive111Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive112Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive113Fan/Baffle Assembly118Front I/O Assembly119Power Switch/LED Assembly120Heat sink121Processor122Speaker123Rear Chassis Fan124Power Supply125System Board126Battery127Type 1 Battery Holder128Type 2 Battery Holder128Type 3 Battery Holder129External Security Devices130Cable Lock130Padlock130HP Business PC Security Lock131Front Bezel Security132Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis134Preparation for Disassembly134Access Panel135Front Bezel136Bezel Blanks137Installing Additional Memory138DIMMs138DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs138Populating DIMM Sockets139Installing DIMMs140Expansion Cards142Cable Management147Cable Connections148Drive Positions149Installing and Removing Drives150System Board Drive Connections152Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive153Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay154Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive157Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay159Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive161Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive165Baffle169Front Fan Assembly170Front I/O and Power Switch Assembly171Speaker173Heat sink174Processor175Power Supply176System Board177Battery178Type 1 Battery Holder179Type 2 Battery Holder179Type 3 Battery Holder180External Security Devices181Installing a Security Lock181Cable Lock181Padlock182HP Business PC Security Lock182Front Bezel Security184Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation186Connector Pin Assignments187Keyboard187Mouse187Ethernet RJ-45188Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered188USB188Microphone189Headphone189Line-in Audio189Line-out Audio189Monitor1904-Pin Power (for CPU)190PCI Express191PCI Express192DVI Connector193DisplayPort Connector194Power Cord Set Requirements195General Requirements195Japanese Power Cord Requirements195Country-Specific Requirements196POST Error Messages197POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages198Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes204Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics208Safety and Comfort208Before You Call for Technical Support208Helpful Hints209Solving General Problems211Solving Power Problems215Solving Hard Drive Problems216Solving Media Card Reader Problems219Solving Display Problems220Solving Audio Problems224Solving Printer Problems227Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems228Solving Hardware Installation Problems229Solving Network Problems232Solving Memory Problems235Solving Processor Problems236Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems237Solving USB Flash Drive Problems239Solving Front Panel Component Problems240Solving Internet Access Problems240Solving Software Problems243Contacting Customer Support244Password Security and Resetting CMOS245Resetting the Password Jumper246Clearing and Resetting the CMOS247Specifications249Microtower Chassis249Small Form Factor Chassis251Index253Size: 11.2 MBPages: 257Language: EnglishOpen manual
