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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features 8. To print a test report: ❏ If the report is on the Log tab, on the File menu, click Save As, and then print the file from the selected folder. ❏ If the report is on the Error tab, select the Error tab, and then click Print. 9. If errors are found, click the Error tab to display more detailed information and recommended actions. 10. Click Print or save the error information for future reference. 11. To exit Diagnostics for Windows, on the File menu, click Exit. 2.5 Configuration Record The Configuration Record utility is a windows-based information-gathering tool that gathers critical hardware and software information from various computer subsystems. The information includes such things as the ROM, asset tag, processor, physical drives, PCI devices, memory, graphics, operating system version number, operating system parameters, and the operating system startup files to give a complete view of the computer. Configuration Record provides a means for automatically identifying and comparing configuration changes, and has the ability to maintain a configuration history. You can save the information as a history of multiple sessions. This utility allows the resolution of problems without taking the computer offline and assists in maximizing the computer availability. The information obtained by the utility is useful in troubleshooting system problems and streamlines the service process by enabling quick and easy identification of system configurations. The utility displays it findings in a Now.log file. If the original Base.log file is present in the cpqdiags directory, the Base.log file is displayed next to the Now.log file in a split window with the differences between the two highlighted in the color red. 2.5.1 Installing Configuration Record The Configuration Record is part of Diagnostics for Windows and is automatically installed at the same time as Diagnostics for Windows. 2.5.2 Running Configuration Record To run this program: 1. Click Start > HP Information Center > Configuration Record. Alternately, you can access Diagnostics for Windows using the Control Panel. ✎ The Configuration Record utility has two view options: Show Changed Items Only and Show All. The default view is Show Changed Items Only, therefore all the text is displayed in the color red since it shows only the differences. Switching to Show All displays the complete, comprehensive view of the system. 2. The default view is Show Changed Items Only. To view all the information gathered by Configuration Record, click View at the top of the window and select Show All, or click the Show All Items icon. 3. To save the information in the left or right window, select File > Save Window File and then select Left Window File or Right Window File. Service Reference Guide, dx5150 361685-001 2-13

Section	Page
Contents	5
Installing the Operating System	9
1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers	9
1.2 Transferring Files and Settings	10
1.3 Backing Up and Restoring Files	10
1.3.1 Creating a Backup File-Windows XP Professional	10
1.3.2 Restoring from the Backup File-Windows XP Professional	10
1.4 Converting to NTFS	10
1.5 HP Software	11
Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features	13
2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST)	13
2.2 Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	14
2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	14
2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu	16
2.3 Recovering the Configuration Settings	20
2.3.1 Backing up the CMOS	20
2.3.2 Restoring the CMOS	21
2.4 Diagnostics for Windows	21
2.4.1 Detecting Diagnostics for Windows	21
2.4.2 Installing Diagnostics for Windows	21
2.4.3 Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows	22
2.4.4 Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows	24
2.5 Configuration Record	25
2.5.1 Installing Configuration Record	25
2.5.2 Running Configuration Record	25
2.6 Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent	26
2.6.1 Installing/Upgrading Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent	26
2.6.2 Running the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent	26
2.7 Protecting the Software	26
2.8 Restoring the Software	26
Desktop Management	27
3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment	27
3.2 Remote System Installation	28
3.3 Software Updating and Management	28
3.3.1 HP Client Manager Software	28
3.3.2 Altiris Client Management Solutions	29
3.3.3 System Software Manager	29
3.3.4 Proactive Change Notification (PCN)	30
3.3.5 Subscriber’s Choice	30
3.4 ROM Flash	30
3.4.1 Remote ROM Flash	30
3.4.2 HPQ Flash	31
3.4.3 FailSafe Boot Block ROM	31
3.4.4 Replicating Your Setup	31
3.4.5 Dual-State Power Button	34
3.4.6 World Wide Web Site	35
3.4.7 Building Blocks and Partners	35
3.5 Asset Tracking and Security	35
3.5.1 Password Security	37
3.5.2 Establishing a Supervisor Password with Computer Setup	37
3.5.3 Establishing a User Password with Computer Setup	37
3.5.4 Master Boot Record Security	39
3.5.5 Before You Partition or Format the Current Bootable Disk	41
3.5.6 Cable Lock Provision	41
3.6 Fault Notification and Recovery	41
3.6.1 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply	41
3.6.2 Thermal Sensor	41
Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features	43
4.1 SATA Hard Drive Information	43
4.1.1 SATA Data Cable	43
4.1.2 SATA Power Cable	44
4.2 PATA Hard Drive Information	44
4.2.1 PATA Data Cable	45
4.2.2 PATA Power Cable	45
4.2.3 PATA Cable Layout	46
4.3 PATA Drive Installation Guidelines	46
4.3.1 PATA Device Classes	47
4.4 ATA SMART Drives	47
4.5 Drive Capacities	47
4.6 SATA BIOS	48
4.6.1 Legacy Mode	48
4.6.2 Native Mode	49
4.7 Mixed Devices Boot and Drive Letter Ordering	49
Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation	51
5.1 Chassis Designations	51
5.1.1 Microtower (MT)	51
5.1.2 Small Form Factor (SFF)	52
5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information	52
5.2.1 Generating Static	53
5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment	53
5.2.3 Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment	53
5.2.4 Grounding the Work Area	54
5.2.5 Recommended Materials and Equipment	54
5.3 Operating Guidelines	55
5.4 Routine Care	55
5.4.1 General Cleaning Safety Precautions	55
5.4.2 Cleaning the Computer Case	56
5.4.3 Cleaning the Keyboard	56
5.4.4 Cleaning the Monitor	56
5.4.5 Cleaning the Mouse	57
5.5 Service Considerations	57
5.5.1 Power Supply Fan	57
5.5.2 Tools and Software Requirements	57
5.5.3 Screws	57
5.5.4 Cables and Connectors	58
5.5.5 Hard Drives	58
5.5.6 Lithium Coin Cell Battery	59
Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis	61
6.1 Preparation for Disassembly	61
6.2 External Security Devices	62
6.2.1 Installing a Cable Lock	62
6.2.2 Installing a Padlock	62
6.3 Access Panel	63
6.4 Front Bezel	64
6.5 Front Drive Bezels	65
6.5.1 5.25\	65
6.5.2 Diskette Drive Bezel	66
6.5.3 3.5\	66
6.6 Cable Management	67
6.6.1 Cable Connections	68
6.7 Memory Modules	69
6.8 Expansion Cards	70
6.8.1 Expansion Slot Cover	70
6.8.2 PCI Expansion Card	71
6.9 Drives	73
6.9.1 Drive Positions	73
6.9.2 Removing a Drive	74
6.9.3 Installing a Drive	77
6.10 Chassis Fan	80
6.11 Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly	81
6.12 Front I/O Devices	82
6.13 Power Switch Assembly	83
6.14 Heatsink	85
6.15 Processor	86
6.16 System Board	87
6.17 Battery	89
6.17.1 Type 1 Battery Holder	90
6.17.2 Type 2 Battery Holder	91
6.17.3 Type 3 Battery Holder	92
6.18 Speaker	93
6.19 Power Supply	94
Removal and Replacement Procedures- Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis	95
7.1 Preparation for Disassembly	95
7.2 External Security Devices	96
7.2.1 Cable Lock	96
7.2.2 Padlock	97
7.3 Computer Access Panel	98
7.4 Front Bezel	99
7.5 Front Drive Bezels	100
7.6 Memory Modules	101
7.7 PCI Expansion Card	102
7.8 Drives	104
7.8.1 Drive Positions	104
7.8.2 Cable Management	105
7.8.3 Cable Connections	107
7.8.4 Optical Drive	108
7.8.5 External 3.5-inch Drive	111
7.8.6 Primary Hard Drive	113
7.9 Front I/O Devices	115
7.10 Power Switch Assembly	116
7.11 Speaker	117
7.12 Chassis Fan	118
7.13 Battery	119
7.13.1 Type 1 Battery Holder	120
7.13.2 Type 2 Battery Holder	121
7.14 Heatsink Assembly	122
7.15 Processor	123
7.16 System Board	124
7.17 Power Supply	126
Connector Pin Assignments	127
Power Cord Set Requirements	137
POST Error Messages	139
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics	147
Memory	175

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Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

8. To print a test report:

❏

If the report is on the

Log

tab, on the

File

menu, click

Save As

, and then print the file

from the selected folder.

❏

If the report is on the Error tab, select the

Error

tab, and then click

9. If errors are found, click the

Error

tab to display more detailed information and

recommended actions.

10. Click

or save the error information for future reference.

11. To exit Diagnostics for Windows, on the

File

menu, click

Exit

2.5 Configuration Record

The Configuration Record utility is a windows-based information-gathering tool that gathers

critical hardware and software information from various computer subsystems. The information

includes such things as the ROM, asset tag, processor, physical drives, PCI devices, memory,

graphics, operating system version number, operating system parameters, and the operating

system startup files to give a complete view of the computer. Configuration Record provides a

means for automatically identifying and comparing configuration changes, and has the ability to

maintain a configuration history. You can save the information as a history of multiple sessions.

This utility allows the resolution of problems without taking the computer offline and assists in

maximizing the computer availability. The information obtained by the utility is useful in

troubleshooting system problems and streamlines the service process by enabling quick and easy

identification of system configurations.

The utility displays it findings in a

Now.log

file. If the original

Base.log

file is present in the

cpqdiags

directory, the

Base.log

file is displayed next to the

Now.log

file in a split window with

the differences between the two highlighted in the color red.

2.5.1 Installing Configuration Record

The Configuration Record is part of Diagnostics for Windows and is automatically installed at

the same time as Diagnostics for Windows.

2.5.2 Running Configuration Record

To run this program:

1. Click

Start > HP Information Center > Configuration Record

Alternately, you can access Diagnostics for Windows using the Control Panel.

✎

The Configuration Record utility has two view options:

Show Changed Items Only

and

Show

All

. The default view is

Show Changed Items Only

, therefore all the text is displayed in the

color red since it shows only the differences. Switching to

Show All

displays the complete,

comprehensive view of the system.

2. The default view is

Show Changed Items Only

. To view all the information gathered by

Configuration Record, click

View

at the top of the window and select

Show All

or click the

Show All Items

icon.

3. To save the information in the left or right window, select

File > Save Window File

and

then select

Left Window File

Right Window File