HP Elite 7500 Maintenance & Service Guide HP Elite 7300 & 7500 Microto - Page 5

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Product Features

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Standard Configuration

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Serviceability Features

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Microtower Components

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Small Form Factor Components

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Installing and Customizing the Software

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Installing the Operating System

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Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates

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Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)

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Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files

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Protecting the Software

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Computer Setup (F10) Utility

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Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

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Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

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Computer Setup—File

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Computer Setup—Storage

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Computer Setup—Security

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Computer Setup—Power

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Computer Setup—Advanced

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Recovering the Configuration Settings

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Illustrated parts catalog

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Microtower (MT) Chassis Spare Parts

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Computer Major Components

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Cables

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Misc Parts

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Drives

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Misc Boards

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Sequential Part Number Listing

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Section	Page
Product Features	11
Standard Configuration	11
Serviceability Features	12
Microtower Components	12
Small Form Factor Components	13
Installing and Customizing the Software	14
Installing the Operating System	14
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates	14
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)	15
Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files	15
Protecting the Software	15
Computer Setup (F10) Utility	16
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	16
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities	17
Computer Setup—File	18
Computer Setup—Storage	19
Computer Setup—Security	21
Computer Setup—Power	24
Computer Setup—Advanced	25
Recovering the Configuration Settings	26
Illustrated parts catalog	27
Microtower (MT) Chassis Spare Parts	27
Computer Major Components	27
Cables	31
Misc Parts	31
Drives	32
Misc Boards	33
Sequential Part Number Listing	34
Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Spare Parts	38
Computer major components	38
Cables	40
Misc Parts	41
Drives	43
Misc Boards	43
Sequential Part Number Listing	43
Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features	46
SATA Hard Drives	46
SATA Hard Drive Cables	46
SATA Data Cable	46
SMART ATA Drives	47
Hard Drive Capacities	47
Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation	48
Electrostatic Discharge Information	48
Generating Static	48
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment	49
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment	49
Grounding the Work Area	50
Recommended Materials and Equipment	50
Operating Guidelines	51
Routine Care	52
General Cleaning Safety Precautions	52
Cleaning the Computer Case	52
Cleaning the Keyboard	52
Cleaning the Monitor	53
Cleaning the Mouse	53
Service Considerations	53
Power Supply Fan	53
Tools and Software Requirements	53
Screws	54
Cables and Connectors	54
Hard Drives	54
Lithium Coin Cell Battery	55
Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis	56
Preparation for Disassembly	56
Access Panel	57
Front Bezel	59
Memory	61
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	61
Populating DIMM Sockets	63
Removing Memory Modules	65
Expansion Cards	68
Cable Management	75
Cable Connections	76
Drives	77
Drive Positions	78
Installing Additional Drives	79
System Board Drive Connections	80
Removing an Optical Drive	81
Removing a Hard Drive	84
Front I/O and USB Panel Housing Assembly	91
Power Switch/LED Assembly	94
System Fan	96
Fan Sink Assembly	98
Processor	100
Power Supply	105
System Board	107
Battery	109
Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis	111
Preparation for Disassembly	111
Access Panel	112
Front Bezel	114
Memory	115
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs	115
Populating DIMM Sockets	116
Removing DIMMs	117
Expansion Card	120
Cable Management	125
Cable Connections	126
Drives	127
Drive Positions	127
Removing Drives	128
Removing an Optical Drive	128
Removing the Hard Drive	130
Power Switch	134
Front USB Assembly	136
Fan Assembly	139
Fan Sink	141
Processor	143
Power Supply	145
System Board	147
Battery	149
Connector Pin Assignments	151
Ethernet BNC	151
USB	151
Microphone	151
Headphone	152
Line-in Audio	152
Line-out Audio	152
4-Pin Power (for CPU)	152
Monitor	153
Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered	153
DVI Connector	154
24-Pin Power	155
PCI Express	156
PCI Express	157
Power Cord Set Requirements	158
General Requirements	158
Japanese Power Cord Requirements	158
Country-Specific Requirements	159
POST Error Messages	160
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages	161
Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes	169
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics	173
Safety and Comfort	173
Before You Call for Technical Support	173
Helpful Hints	174
Solving General Problems	176
Solving Power Problems	179
Solving Diskette Problems	180
Solving Hard Drive Problems	183
Solving Media Card Reader Problems	186
Solving Display Problems	188
Solving Audio Problems	192
Solving Printer Problems	194
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems	195
Solving Hardware Installation Problems	197
Solving Network Problems	198
Solving Memory Problems	202
Solving Processor Problems	203
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems	204
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems	206
Solving Front Panel Component Problems	207
Solving Internet Access Problems	207
Solving Software Problems	210
Contacting Customer Support	211
Password Security and Resetting CMOS	212
Resetting the Password Jumper – Models 3300/3305	213
Resetting the Password Jumper – Model 7300/7500	214
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS – Models 3300/3305	215
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS – Model 7300/7500	216
Backup and Recovery	217
Windows 7 – Backup and Recovery	217
Backing Up Your Information	217
Performing a Recovery	219
Using the Windows Recovery Tools	219
Using F11	220
Using a Windows 7 Operating System DVD (purchased separately)	220
Windows Vista – Backup and Recovery	221
Backing Up Your Information	221
Performing a Recovery	222
Using the Windows Recovery Tools	223
Using F11	223
Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (purchased separately)	224
Specifications	225
MT Specifications	225
SFF Specifications	226

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