Document Outline

• Installing and Customizing the Software
  • Installing the Windows Operating System
  • Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
  • Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)
  • Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems)
  • Launching Windows XP from Windows 7
  • Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files
• Computer Setup (F10) Utility
  • Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    • Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    • Computer Setup—File
    • Computer Setup—Storage
    • Computer Setup—Security
    • Computer Setup—Power
    • Computer Setup—Advanced
  • Recovering the Configuration Settings
• Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
  • SATA Hard Drives
  • SATA Hard Drive Cables
    • SATA Data Cable
  • SMART ATA Drives
  • Hard Drive Capacities
• Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
  • Chassis Designations
    • Convertible Minitower (CMT)
      • 8000 Models
      • 8080 Models
    • Small Form Factor (SFF)
    • Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT)
  • Electrostatic Discharge Information
    • Generating Static
    • Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
    • Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
    • Grounding the Work Area
    • Recommended Materials and Equipment
  • Operating Guidelines
  • Routine Care
    • General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    • Cleaning the Computer Case
    • Cleaning the Keyboard
    • Cleaning the Monitor
    • Cleaning the Mouse
  • Service Considerations
    • Power Supply Fan
    • Tools and Software Requirements
    • Screws
    • Cables and Connectors
    • Hard Drives
    • Lithium Coin Cell Battery
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
    • Smart Cover FailSafe Key
    • Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
  • Computer Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Bezel Blanks
  • Cable Management
    • Cable Connections
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Expansion Cards
  • Drives
    • System Board Drive Connections
    • Drive Positions
    • Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay
    • Installing a 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
    • Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
  • Hood Sensor
  • Front I/O, USB Assembly
  • Power Switch Assembly
  • Speaker
  • Rear Chassis Fan
  • Heat sink
  • Processor
  • Power Supply
  • System Board
  • Battery
    • Type 1 Battery Holder
    • Type 2 Battery Holder
    • Type 3 Battery Holder
  • External Security Devices
    • Installing a Security Lock
      • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
      • Padlock
      • HP Business PC Security Lock
      • Front Bezel Security
  • Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
  • Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
    • Smart Cover FailSafe Key
    • Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
  • External Security Devices
    • Installing a Security Lock
      • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
      • Padlock
      • HP Business PC Security Lock
      • Front Bezel Security
  • Computer Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Bezel Blanks
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Expansion Cards
  • Cable Management
    • Cable Connections
  • Drives
    • Drive Positions
    • Installing and Removing Drives
      • System Board Drive Connections
      • Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive
      • Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
      • Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
      • Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay
      • Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive
      • Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
  • Baffle
  • Front Fan Assembly
  • Hood Sensor
  • Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly
  • Speaker
  • Heat sink
  • Processor
  • Power Supply
  • System Board
  • Battery
    • Type 1 Battery Holder
    • Type 2 Battery Holder
    • Type 3 Battery Holder
  • Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Security Lock Provisions
    • Installing a Security Lock
      • HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
      • Padlock
      • HP Business PC Security Lock
      • Front Bezel Security
  • Computer Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Bezel Blank
  • Installing Additional Memory
    • SODIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs
    • Populating SODIMM Sockets
    • Installing SODIMMs
  • Cable Management
  • Replacing the Optical Drive
    • Removing the Existing Optical Drive
    • Preparing the New Optical Drive
    • Installing the New Optical Drive
  • Hard Drive
  • Hard Drive Cage
  • Port Cover
  • Front Fan
  • Card Reader
  • Speaker
  • Heat sink
  • Processor
  • TV Tuner Module
  • System Board
  • Rear Fan
  • Hood Sensor
  • Battery
  • Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
  • Power Supply, External
• Connector Pin Assignments
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • Ethernet BNC
  • Ethernet RJ-45
  • Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
  • USB
  • Microphone
  • Headphone
  • Line-in Audio
  • Line-out Audio
  • Monitor
  • DisplayPort
  • 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
  • 6-Pin Power (for CPU) (CMT, SFF)
  • SATA Data and Power
  • PCI Express
  • PCI Express
• Power Cord Set Requirements
  • General Requirements
  • Japanese Power Cord Requirements
  • Country-Specific Requirements
• POST Error Messages
  • POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
  • Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
• Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
  • Safety and Comfort
  • Before You Call for Technical Support
  • Helpful Hints
  • Solving General Problems
  • Solving Power Problems
  • Solving Diskette Problems
  • Solving Hard Drive Problems
  • Solving Media Card Reader Problems
  • Solving Display Problems
  • Solving Audio Problems
  • Solving Printer Problems
  • Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  • Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  • Solving Network Problems
  • Solving Memory Problems
  • Solving Processor Problems
  • Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
  • Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
  • Solving Front Panel Component Problems
  • Solving Internet Access Problems
  • Solving Software Problems
  • Contacting Customer Support
• Password Security and Resetting CMOS
  • Resetting the Password Jumper
  • Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
• Drive Protection System (DPS)
  • Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup
• Computer Diagnostic Features
  • Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics
    • Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics
    • Survey Tab
    • Test Tab
    • Status Tab
    • History Tab
    • Errors Tab
    • Help Tab
    • Saving and Printing Information in HP Vision Diagnostics
    • Downloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics
  • Protecting the Software
• Backup and Recovery
  • Windows 7 – Backup and Recovery
    • Backing up your information
    • Performing a recovery
      • Using the Windows recovery tools
      • Using f11
      • Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
  • Windows Vista – Backup and Recovery
    • Backing up your information
    • Performing a recovery
      • Using the Windows recovery tools
      • Using f11
      • Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)
• Specifications
  • CMT Specifications
  • SFF Specifications
  • USDT Specifications
• Index