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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features Heading Option Description Security (continued) DriveLock Security Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for MultiBay hard drives. When this feature is enabled, the user is prompted to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during POST. If neither is successfully entered, the hard drive will remain inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully provided during a subsequent cold-boot sequence. ✎ This selection will only appear when at least one MultiBay drive that supports the DriveLock feature is attached to the system. See the Desktop Management Guide on the Documentation CD for more information. Data Execution Prevention Enable/Disable. Data Execution Prevention Mode help prevent OS security breaches. ✎ This selection is in effect only if the processor and operating system being used comprehend and utilize the function. Master Boot Record Security* Allows you to enable or disable Master Boot Record (MBR) Security. When enabled, the BIOS rejects all requests to write to the MBR on the current bootable disk. Each time the computer is powered on or rebooted, the BIOS compares the MBR of the bootable disk to the previously saved MBR. If changes are detected, you are given the option of saving the MBR of the current bootable disk, restoring the previously-saved MBR, or disabling MBR security. You must know the setup password if one is set. ✎ Disable MBR Security before intentionally changing the formatting or partitioning of the current bootable disk. Several disk utilities (such as FDISK and FORMAT) attempt to update the MBR. If MBR Security is enabled and disk accesses are being serviced by the BIOS, write requests to the MBR are rejected, causing the utilities to report errors. If MBR Security is enabled and disk accesses are being serviced by the operating system, any MBR change will be detected by the BIOS during the next reboot, and an MBR Security warning message will be displayed. Save Master Boot Record* Restore Master Boot Record* Saves a backup copy of the Master Boot Record of the current bootable disk. ✎ Only appears if MBR Security is enabled. Restores the backup Master Boot Record to the current bootable disk. ✎ Only appears if all of the following conditions are true: • MBR Security is enabled. • A backup copy of the MBR has been previously saved. • The current bootable disk is the same disk from which the backup copy of the MBR was saved. Ä CAUTION: Restoring a previously saved MBR after a disk utility or operating system has modified the MBR may cause the data on the disk to become inaccessible. Only restore a previously saved MBR ifyou are confident that the current bootable disk's MBR has been corrupted or infected with a virus. ✎ Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration. Service Reference Guide, dc5100 376220-001 2-9

Section	Page
Service Reference Guide Cover Page	1
Contents	3
Chapter 1	7
1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers	7
1.2 Transferring Files and Settings	8
1.3 Backing Up and Restoring Files	8
1.3.1 Creating a Backup File-Windows XP Professional	8
1.3.2 Restoring from the Backup File-Windows XP Professional	8
1.4 Converting to NTFS	8
1.5 HP Software	8
Chapter 2	11
2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST)	11
2.2 Computer Setup Utilities	12
2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	13
2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu	14
2.3 Diagnostics for Windows	24
2.3.1 Detecting Diagnostics for Windows	25
2.3.2 Installing Diagnostics for Windows	25
2.3.3 Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows	26
2.3.4 Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows	27
2.4 Configuration Record	28
2.4.1 Installing Configuration Record	29
2.4.2 Running Configuration Record	29
Chapter 3	31
3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment	31
3.2 Remote System Installation	32
3.3 Software Updating and Management	32
3.3.1 HP Client Manager Software	32
3.3.2 Altiris Client Management Solutions	33
3.3.3 System Software Manager	33
3.3.4 Proactive Change Notification (PCN)	34
3.3.5 Subscriber’s Choice	34
3.3.6 ROM Flash	34
3.3.7 Remote ROM Flash	34
3.3.8 HPQFlash	35
3.3.9 FailSafe Boot Block ROM	35
3.3.10 Replicating the Setup	36
3.3.11 Dual-State Power Button	42
3.3.12 World Wide Web Site	42
3.3.13 Building Blocks and Partners	42
3.4 Asset Tracking and Security	43
3.4.1 Password Security	47
3.4.2 Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup	47
3.4.3 Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup	47
3.4.4 DriveLock	50
3.4.5 Smart Cover Sensor	52
3.4.6 Master Boot Record Security	54
3.4.7 Before You Partition or Format the Current Bootable Disk	55
3.4.8 Cable Lock Provision	55
3.4.9 Fingerprint Identification Technology	55
3.5 Fault Notification and Recovery	56
3.5.1 Drive Protection System	56
3.5.2 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply	56
3.5.3 Thermal Sensor	56
Chapter 4	57
4.1 SATA and PATA Device Information	57
4.2 ATA Cables	58
4.2.1 SATA Data Cable	58
4.2.2 SATA Power Cable	58
4.2.3 PATA Data Cable	59
4.2.4 PATA Power Cable	59
4.2.5 PATA Cable Layout	60
4.3 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines	61
4.3.1 PATA Device Classes	61
4.3.2 PATA Attach Sequence Rules by Class Priority	62
4.3.3 PATA Attach Sequence Worksheet	63
4.3.4 PATA Additional Drive Application Notes	65
4.4 ATA SMART Drives	66
4.5 Drive Capacities	66
4.6 SATA BIOS	67
4.6.1 Legacy Mode	67
4.6.2 Native Mode	67
4.7 Mixed Devices Boot and Drive Letter Ordering	68
Chapter 5	69
5.1 Chassis Designations	69
5.1.1 Microtower (MT)	69
5.1.2 Small Form Factor (SFF)	70
5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information	71
5.2.1 Generating Static	71
5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment	71
5.2.3 Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment	72
5.2.4 Grounding the Work Area	72
5.2.5 Recommended Materials and Equipment	72
5.3 Operating Guidelines	73
5.4 Routine Care	73
5.4.1 General Cleaning Safety Precautions	73
5.4.2 Cleaning the Computer Case	74
5.4.3 Cleaning the Keyboard	74
5.4.4 Cleaning the Monitor	75
5.4.5 Cleaning the Mouse	75
5.5 Service Considerations	75
5.5.1 Power Supply Fan	75
5.5.2 Tools and Software Requirements	75
5.5.3 Screws	76
5.5.4 Cables and Connectors	76
5.5.5 Hard Drives	76
5.5.6 Lithium Coin Cell Battery	77
Chapter 6. Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis	79
6.1 Preparation for Disassembly	79
6.2 External Security Devices	80
6.2.1 Installing a Cable Lock	80
6.2.2 Installing a Padlock	80
6.3 Access Panel	81
6.4 Front Bezel	82
6.5 Front Drive Bezels	84
6.5.1 5.25\	84
6.5.2 Diskette Drive Bezel	85
6.5.3 3.5\	85
6.6 Memory Modules	86
6.7 Expansion Cards	87
6.7.1 Expansion Slot Cover	87
6.7.2 PCI Expansion Card	88
6.8 Cable Management	90
6.8.1 Cable Connections	91
6.9 Drives	92
6.9.1 Drive Positions	92
6.9.2 Removing a Drive	93
Disconnecting Optical Drive Cables	93
Disconnecting Diskette Drive Cables	93
Disconnecting Hard Drive Cables	94
Releasing the Drives	94
6.9.3 Installing a Drive	95
Connecting Optical Drive Cables	96
Connecting Diskette Drive Cables	96
Connecting Hard Drive Cables	97
6.10 Chassis Fan	98
6.11 Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly	99
6.12 Front I/O Devices	100
6.13 Power Switch Assembly	101
6.14 Heatsink	102
6.15 Processor	103
6.16 System Board	105
6.17 Battery	106
6.17.1 Type 1 Battery Holder	107
6.17.2 Type 2 Battery Holder	108
6.17.3 Type 3 Battery Holder	109
6.18 Speaker	110
6.19 Power Supply	111
Chapter 7. Removal and Replacement Procedures- Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis	113
7.1 Preparation for Disassembly	113
7.2 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock	114
7.3 External Security Devices	116
7.3.1 Security Clip	116
7.3.2 Cable Lock	116
7.3.3 Padlock	117
7.3.4 Universal Chassis Clamp Lock	117
7.4 Computer Cover	122
7.5 Front Drive Bezels	123
7.6 Cable Management	125
7.6.1 Cable Connections	127
7.7 Memory	128
7.8 Expansion Card	130
7.8.1 Expansion Card Retainer	130
7.8.2 PCI Expansion Card	131
7.9 Drives	133
7.9.1 Drive Positions	133
7.9.2 Optical Drive	134
7.9.3 External 3.5-inch Drive	136
7.9.4 Primary Hard Drive	137
7.10 Fan Shroud	141
7.11 Front I/O Devices	142
7.12 Power Switch Assembly	146
7.13 Heatsink	147
7.14 Processor	148
7.15 Speaker	150
7.16 Power Supply	151
7.17 System Board	153
7.18 Chassis Fan	158
7.19 Battery	159
7.19.1 Type 1 Battery Holder	160
7.19.2 Type 2 Battery Holder	161
7.19.3 Type 3 Battery Holder	162
A. Connector Pin Assignments	163
B. Power Cord Set Requirements	173
C. POST Error Messages	175
D. Troubleshooting Without DIagnostics	185
E. System Board and Riser card Reference Designators	219
F. Memory	223

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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

Security

(continued)

DriveLock Security

Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for

MultiBay hard drives. When this feature is enabled, the user is

prompted to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during POST. If

neither is successfully entered, the hard drive will remain

inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully provided

during a subsequent cold-boot sequence.

✎

This selection will only appear when at least one MultiBay drive

that supports the DriveLock feature is attached to the system.

See the

Desktop Management Guide

on the

Documentation CD

for

more information.

Data Execution

Prevention

Enable/Disable.

Data Execution Prevention Mode help prevent OS security breaches.

✎

This selection is in effect only if the processor and operating

system being used comprehend and utilize the function.

Master Boot

Record Security*

Allows you to enable or disable Master Boot Record (MBR) Security.

When enabled, the BIOS rejects all requests to write to the MBR on

the current bootable disk. Each time the computer is powered on or

rebooted, the BIOS compares the MBR of the bootable disk to the

previously saved MBR. If changes are detected, you are given the

option of saving the MBR of the current bootable disk, restoring the

previously-saved MBR, or disabling MBR security. You must know the

setup password if one is set.

✎

Disable MBR Security before intentionally changing the formatting

or partitioning of the current bootable disk. Several disk utilities

(such as FDISK and FORMAT) attempt to update the MBR.

If MBR Security is enabled and disk accesses are being serviced

by the BIOS, write requests to the MBR are rejected, causing the

utilities to report errors.

If MBR Security is enabled and disk accesses are being serviced

by the operating system, any MBR change will be detected by the

BIOS during the next reboot, and an MBR Security warning

message will be displayed.

Save Master Boot

Record*

Saves a backup copy of the Master Boot Record of the current

bootable disk.

✎

Only appears if MBR Security is enabled.

Restore Master

Boot Record*

Restores the backup Master Boot Record to the current bootable

disk.

✎

Only appears if all of the following conditions are true:

•MBR Security is enabled.

•A backup copy of the MBR has been previously saved.

•The current bootable disk is the same disk from which the

backup copy of the MBR was saved.

CAUTION:

Restoring a previously saved MBR after a disk utility

or operating system has modified the MBR may cause the data on

the disk to become inaccessible. Only restore a previously saved

MBR ifyou are confident that the current bootable disk’s MBR has

been corrupted or infected with a virus.

Heading

Option

Description

✎

Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration.