User ManualTable of ContentsProduct Features10Standard Configuration Features10Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components11Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components12Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components13Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components14Serial Number Location15Activating and Customizing the Software16Activating and customizing the software in Windows 716Activating the Windows operating system16Downloading Windows 7 updates17Installing or upgrading device drivers17Customizing the monitor display17Activating and customizing the software in Windows 817Activating the Windows Operating System17Downloading Windows 8 updates18Customizing the monitor display18Computer Setup (F10) Utility19Computer Setup (F10) Utilities19Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities20Computer Setup—File21Computer Setup—Storage22Computer Setup—Security25Computer Setup—Power30Computer Setup—Advanced31Recovering the Configuration Settings33Illustrated parts catalog34Microtower (MT) chassis spare parts34Computer major components34Cables36Misc parts37Drives39Misc boards39Sequential part number listing40Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis spare parts44Computer major components44Cables46Misc parts47Drives49Misc boards49Sequential part number listing50Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation54Electrostatic Discharge Information54Generating Static54Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment55Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment55Grounding the Work Area56Recommended Materials and Equipment56Operating Guidelines57Routine Care57General Cleaning Safety Precautions57Cleaning the Computer Case57Cleaning the Keyboard58Cleaning the Monitor58Cleaning the Mouse59Service Considerations59Power Supply Fan59Tools and Software Requirements59Screws59Cables and Connectors60Hard Drives60Lithium Coin Cell Battery60SATA Hard Drives61SATA Hard Drive Cables61SATA Data Cable61SMART ATA Drives61Cable Management61Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis63Preparation for Disassembly63Computer Access Panel64Front Bezel65Front Bezel Security66Bezel Blanks68Memory69DIMMs69DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs69Populating DIMM Sockets69Installing DIMMs70Expansion Cards72System Board Connections76Drives77Drive Positions79Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay80Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay81Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay84Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay84Front Fan Assembly88Front I/O Assembly90Power Switch/LED Assembly91Heat sink92Processor94Speaker97Rear Chassis Fan98Power Supply100System Board102Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis103Preparation for Disassembly103Access Panel104Front Bezel105Front Bezel Security106Bezel Blanks108Memory109DIMMs109DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs109Populating DIMM Sockets109Installing DIMMs110Expansion Card112System Board Connections116Drives117Drive Positions118Installing and Removing Drives118Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay119Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay120Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay123Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay124Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive125Fan duct128Front Fan Assembly129Hood Sensor131Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly132Speaker134Heat sink135Processor137Power Supply140System Board142Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation144Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics145Safety and Comfort145Before You Call for Technical Support145Helpful Hints146Solving General Problems148Solving Power Problems152Solving Hard Drive Problems154Solving Media Card Reader Problems157Solving Display Problems159Solving Audio Problems164Solving Printer Problems166Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems168Solving Hardware Installation Problems170Solving Network Problems172Solving Memory Problems175Solving Processor Problems177Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems177Solving USB Flash Drive Problems179Solving Front Panel Component Problems181Solving Internet Access Problems181Solving Software Problems183Contacting Customer Support185POST Error Messages186POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages187Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes195Password Security and Resetting CMOS199Resetting the Password Jumper200Clearing and Resetting the CMOS201HP PC Hardware Diagnostics203Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics – UEFI203How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI203Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device204Backup and Recovery205Restoring and recovering in Windows 7205System Restore205System Recovery205System Recovery when Windows is responding206System Recovery when Windows is not responding207System recovery using recovery media207Creating recovery media208Using recovery media209Backup and recovery in Windows 8210Backing up your information210Performing a system recovery211Using the Windows recovery tools211Using f11 recovery tools212Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)212Battery Replacement213Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive216Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock221Smart Cover FailSafe Key221Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock222Power Cord Set Requirements224General Requirements224Japanese Power Cord Requirements224Country-Specific Requirements225Specifications226MT Specifications226SFF Specifications228Index229Size: 9.4 MBPages: 233Language: EnglishOpen manual
