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5. Click the Start Test button to start the testing. The Status tab, which allows you to monitor the progress of the tests, is automatically displayed during the testing process. When the tests are complete, the Status tab shows whether the devices passed or failed. 6. If errors are found, go to the Errors tab to display detailed information and recommended actions. ENWW Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics 137

Section	Page
Product overview	11
Product features	12
System board architecture	12
Workstation components	12
Front panel components	14
Rear panel components	15
Serial number and COA label location	16
Maximizing the airflow	16
Workstation specifications	17
Power supply description	17
Power supply specifications	18
Power consumption and heat dissipation	18
System fans	19
Resetting the power supply	19
Environmental specifications	19
ENERGY STAR Qualification	19
Dual- and quad-core processors	20
HP Cool Tools	21
Setting up the operating system	22
Setting up the Microsoft operating system	23
Installing or upgrading device drivers	23
Transferring files and settings to your Windows workstation	23
Setting up Red Hat Enterprise Linux	24
Installing with the HP driver CD	24
Installing and customizing Red Hat-enabled workstations	25
Verifying hardware compatibility	25
Setting up Novell SLED	25
Updating the workstation	25
Updating the workstation after first boot	25
Upgrading the BIOS	25
Determining current BIOS	26
Upgrading BIOS	27
Upgrading device drivers	27
Restoring the operating system	28
Restore methods	28
Ordering backup software	29
Restoring Windows Vista	29
Ordering the RestorePlus! media	29
Restoring the operating system	29
Restoring Windows XP Professional	30
Creating RestorePlus! media	30
Creating HP Backup and Recovery (HPBR) media	31
Restoring the operating system	32
Using RestorePlus!	32
Using HPBR	32
Using the recovery partition	32
Restoring Novell SLED	32
Creating restore media	32
System management	34
Computer Setup (F10) Utility	34
BIOS ROM	36
Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility	36
Computer Setup (F10) Utility menu	37
Workstation management	43
Initial workstation configuration and deployment	44
Installing a remote system	44
Replicating the setup	44
Copying a setup configuration to a single workstation	45
Copying a setup configuration to multiple workstations	46
Updating and managing software	47
HP Client Manager Software	47
Altiris Client Management Solutions	47
System Software Manager	47
Proactive Change Notification	48
Subscriber’s Choice	48
ROM Flash	49
Remote ROM Flash	49
HPQFlash	49
FailSafe Boot Block ROM	50
Asset tracking and security	51
Password security	52
Establishing a setup password using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility	52
Establishing a power-on password using workstation setup	52
Entering a power-on password	53
Entering a Setup Password	53
Changing a power-on or setup password	53
Deleting a power-on or setup password	55
National keyboard delimiter characters	55
Clearing passwords	55
DriveLock	55
DriveLock applications	56
Using DriveLock	56
Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (optional)	58
Setting the Hood Sensor protection level	58
Hood Lock (Smart Cover Lock) (optional)	58
Locking the Hood Lock	58
Unlocking the Hood Lock	59
Using the FailSafe key	59
Cable lock (optional)	59
Security lock (Padlock loop) (optional)	59
Universal chassis clamp lock (optional)	59
Fault notification and recovery	59
Drive Protection System	60
ECC fault prediction	60
Thermal sensors	60
Dual-state power button	60
Removal and replacement procedures	61
Warnings and cautions	61
Service considerations	62
Cautions, warnings, and safety precautions	62
ESD information	62
Generating static	62
Preventing ESD equipment damage	63
Personal grounding methods and equipment	63
Grounding the work area	64
Recommended ESD prevention materials and equipment	64
Tools and software requirements	64
Screws	65
Special handling of components	65
Cables and connectors	66
Hard drives	66
Lithium coin cell battery	66
Customer Self-Repair	66
Predisassembly procedures	67
System board components	67
Removing and replacing components	68
Disassembly order	69
Security lock (Padlock loop) (optional)	69
Removing the security lock	70
Cable lock (optional)	70
Removing the cable lock	70
Universal chassis clamp lock (optional)	70
Removing the chassis clamp lock	71
Side access panel	71
Removing the side access panel	71
Replacing the side access panel	72
Hood Sensor (Smart Cover Sensor) (optional)	73
Removing the Hood Sensor	73
Smart Cover Lock solenoid (optional)	73
Removing the Smart Cover Lock solenoid	73
Front bezel	74
Removing the front bezel	75
Replacing the front bezel	75
Bezel blanks	75
Removing bezel blanks	75
Front panel I/O device assembly	76
Removing the front panel I/O device assembly	76
Installing the front panel I/O device assembly	77
Power button assembly	78
Removing the power button assembly	78
System speaker	79
Removing the system speaker	79
Power supply	80
Removing the power supply	80
System fan assembly	81
Removing the system fan assembly	81
Memory	82
Removing a memory module	82
Installing a memory module	83
Supported DIMM configurations	83
Memory module requirements	83
Required DIMM installation order	84
Installing a memory module	84
PCI card slots	86
PCI card support bracket	86
Removing a PCI card support bracket	87
Installing a PCI card support bracket	87
PCI Express cards	88
Removing a PCI Express card	88
Installing a PCI Express card	89
PCI card	90
Removing a PCI card	90
Installing a PCI card	91
IEEE-1394 card (optional)	92
Removing an IEEE-1394 card	92
Front PCI card guide and fan removal (optional)	93
Removing the front PCI card guide and fan	93
Battery	94
Removing the battery	95
Installing the battery	95
Power connections to drives	96
Optical drive (minitower configuration)	97
Notice for Blu-ray optical drives	97
Blu-ray movie playback	97
Blu-ray movie playback compatibility and update	97
Removing an optical drive (minitower configuration)	98
Installing an optical drive (minitower configuration)	99
Optical drive (desktop configuration)	100
Removing an optical drive (desktop configuration)	100
Installing an optical drive (desktop configuration)	101
Diskette drive (optional)	102
Removing a diskette drive	102
SAS hard drive	103
Removing a SAS hard drive	103
Installing a SAS hard drive	105
SATA hard drive	107
Removing a SATA hard drive	107
Installing a SATA hard drive	108
Installing SATA hard drives in the optical drive bays (optional)	110
Processor heatsink	111
Removing the processor heatsink	111
Installing the processor heatsink	113
System processor	113
Removing a system processor	113
Installing a system processor	114
System board	115
Removing the system board	115
Installing the system board	116
Product recycling	116
System diagnostics and troubleshooting	117
HP troubleshooting resources and tools	117
HP Support Assistant	117
HP Help and Support Center	117
E-support	118
Troubleshooting a problem	118
Instant Support and Active Chat	118
Customer Advisories, Customer and Security Bulletins, and Customer Notices	118
Product Change Notifications	119
Helpful hints	119
At startup	119
During operation	119
Customizing the monitor display	120
Customer Self Help	120
Help and Support Center	120
HP SoftPaq Download Manager	121
Diagnostic LED codes	121
Troubleshooting scenarios and solutions	123
Solving minor problems	123
Solving power supply problems	124
Testing power supply	124
Solving diskette problems	126
Solving hard drive problems	127
Solving display problems	128
Solving audio problems	130
Solving printer problems	131
Solving keyboard and mouse problems	132
Solving front panel component problems	133
Solving hardware installation problems	134
Solving network problems	135
Solving memory problems	136
Solving processor problems	137
Solving DVD problems	137
Solving Internet access problems	138
Troubleshooting checklist	139
LED color definitions	140
Self-troubleshooting with HP Vision Field Diagnostics	140
Overview	141
Downloading and accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics	142
Accessing HP Vision Field Diagnostics on the workstation	143
Creating and using a bootable USB key	143
Creating and using a bootable DVD	143
Using the HP Memory Test utility	143
User interface	144
Survey tab	144
Test tab	146
Status tab	148
History tab	148
Errors tab	148
Help tab	149
Saving and printing information in HP Vision Field Diagnostics	150
POST error messages	150
Configuring RAID devices	156
Maximum hard drive configurations	156
Configuring SATA RAID devices	157
Attaching SATA HDDs	157
Configuring system BIOS	158
Creating RAID volumes	159
Configuring SAS RAID devices	160
Supported configurations	160
SAS RAID 0 configuration	161
SAS RAID 1 configuration	162
SAS RAID 1E configuration	163
Deleting RAID volumes	164
Configuring password security and resetting CMOS	165
Preparing to configure passwords	165
Resetting the password jumper	165
Clearing and Resetting the CMOS	166
Using the CMOS Button	166
Using the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to Reset CMOS	167
Appendix A—Connector pins	168
Connector pin descriptions	168
Appendix B—System board designators	178
Appendix C—Routine care	180
General cleaning safety precautions	180
Cleaning the workstation case	180
Cleaning the keyboard	180
Cleaning the monitor	181