Document Outline

• Contents
• Installing the Operating System
  • 1.1 Microsoft Windows XP
    • 1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
  • 1.2 Converting to NTFS
    • 1.2.1 Windows XP Home and XP Professional
  • 1.3 HP Software
• Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
  • 2.1 Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  • 2.2 Computer Setup Utilities
    • 2.2.1 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    • 2.2.2 Computer Setup Menu
  • 2.3 Protecting the Software
  • 2.4 Restoring the Software
• Desktop Management
  • 3.1 Initial Configuration and Deployment
  • 3.2 ROM Flash
    • 3.2.1 FailSafe Boot Block ROM
    • 3.2.2 Dual-State Power Button
    • 3.2.3 Power Management
    • 3.2.4 World Wide Web Site
  • 3.3 Security
    • 3.3.1 Password Security
    • 3.3.2 Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup
    • 3.3.3 Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup
    • 3.3.4 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply
• Ultra ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
  • 4.1 Ultra ATA Jumpers
  • 4.2 Ultra ATA Cables
    • 4.2.1 Cable Layout
  • 4.3 Drive Installation Guidelines
    • 4.3.1 Device Classes
    • 4.3.2 Attach Sequence Rules by Class Priority
    • 4.3.3 Attach Sequence Worksheet
    • 4.3.4 Additional Drive Application Notes
  • 4.4 SMART
  • 4.5 Drive Capacities
• Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
  • 5.1 Chassis Designations
    • 5.1.1 Microtower (µT)
  • 5.2 Electrostatic Discharge Information
    • 5.2.1 Generating Static
    • 5.2.2 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
    • 5.2.3 Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
    • 5.2.4 Grounding the Work Area
    • 5.2.5 Recommended Materials and Equipment
  • 5.3 Routine Care
    • 5.3.1 General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    • 5.3.2 Cleaning the Computer Case
    • 5.3.3 Cleaning the Keyboard
    • 5.3.4 Cleaning the Monitor
    • 5.3.5 Cleaning the Mouse
  • 5.4 Service Considerations
    • 5.4.1 Power Supply Fan
    • 5.4.2 Tools and Software Requirements
    • 5.4.3 Screws
    • 5.4.4 Cables and Connectors
    • 5.4.5 Hard Drives
    • 5.4.6 Lithium Coin Cell Battery
• Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (µT) Chassis
  • 6.1 Preparation for Disassembly
  • 6.2 Access Panel
  • 6.3 Front Bezel
  • 6.4 Front Drive Bezels
    • 6.4.1 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank
    • 6.4.2 Diskette Drive Bezel
  • 6.5 Memory
    • 6.5.1 Installing Memory Modules
  • 6.6 Expansion Card
  • 6.7 Drives
    • 6.7.1 Drive Positions
    • 6.7.2 Removing a 5.25" Drive
    • 6.7.3 Removing a Diskette Drive
    • 6.7.4 Removing the Lower Drive Cage
    • 6.7.5 Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive
  • 6.8 Front USB Device
  • 6.9 Power Switch Assembly
  • 6.10 Speaker
  • 6.11 System Fan
  • 6.12 Processor and Heatsink
  • 6.13 System Board
  • 6.14 Battery
  • 6.15 Power Supply
• Connector Pin Assignments
• Power Cord Set Requirements
• POST Error Messages
• Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
• Memory
• Index