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1Setting Up and Using Your PCWARNINGIf you are in any doubt that you can lift the PC and monitor safely, do not try to move them without help.1 When y
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCConnecting Devices12Connecting DevicesFor your own safety, it is recommended that you first read the warning notices o
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCConnecting Devices13NOTE Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors can be used for USB accessories. (For information about
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCConnecting Devices14Connecting the Sound Blaster Audio Card (Some Models Only)If your PC has a Sound Blaster audio car
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCStarting and Stopping Your PC15Starting and Stopping Your PCStarting Your PC for the First TimeIf your PC has preinsta
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCStarting and Stopping Your PC16Initializing Your SoftwareNOTE Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being ini
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCUsing Your HP Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard (some models only)17Using Your HP Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard(some models
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCViewing the Summary Screen18Viewing the Summary ScreenThe Summary Screen gives you a summary of the current configurat
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCUsing the HP Setup Program19Using the HP Setup ProgramUse the Setup program to configure your PC (for example: setting
NoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to t
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCUsing the HP Setup Program20Security MenuSub-menus are presented for changing the characteristics and values of the Sy
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCSetting Passwords in the HP Setup Program21Setting Passwords in the HP Setup ProgramYou can set passwords to provide d
1 Setting Up and Using Your PCUsing Power Management22Using Power ManagementPower management enables you to reduce the PC’s overall power consumptio
2Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCThis chapter provides information about installing accessories and replacing hardware parts in your
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCRemoving and Replacing the Cover and Front Bezel24Contact your dealer for an up-to-date list of
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCRemoving and Replacing the Cover and Front Bezel25Removing the Front BezelIf required, remove th
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCRemoving, Replacing and Upgrading Memory26Removing, Replacing and Upgrading MemoryNOTE Use only
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCRemoving, Replacing and Upgrading Memory27Memory modules for your PC are available from HP or fr
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling or Replacing an Accessory Card28Installing or Replacing an Accessory CardYour PC has
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices29Installing Mass Storage DevicesThe PC has an integrated Ultra A
iiiUser’s GuideContentsImportant Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vInformation and Help . .
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices30Which IDE Data Connectors to UseThere are three or four data ca
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices31Cables and Connectors (SCSI Models) Which SCSI Connectors to Us
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices32The SCSI ID is usually configured with jumpers on the SCSI hard
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCRemoving and Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive33Removing and Replacing the Primary Hard Disk
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling a Second Hard Disk Drive34Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive 1 Switch off the displa
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling a Device in a Front Access Bay35Installing a Device in a Front Access BayRemoving the
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCInstalling a Device in a Front Access Bay36Replacing the Front Access Drive Cage1 Place the fron
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the CD-ROM (or DVD) Drive37Replacing the CD-ROM (or DVD) Drive Removing the Existing D
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Floppy Disk Drive38Replacing the Floppy Disk DriveRemoving the Floppy Disk Drive1
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Hard Drive Bay and Speaker Assembly39Replacing the Hard Drive Bay and Speaker Asse
ivUser’s GuideContents3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55If Your PC Does Not Start Properly. . . . . .
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Hard Drive Bay and Speaker Assembly407 From the front of the PC: (a) push the two
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Hard Drive Bay and Speaker Assembly413 Ensure that the plastic clips on the front
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCCompleting the Installation of a Mass Storage Device42Completing the Installation of a Mass Stor
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Main Chassis Fan43Replacing the Main Chassis FanRemoving the Fan1 Switch off the d
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Power Supply Unit44Replacing the Power Supply UnitWARNINGHewlett-Packard does not
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Processor45Replacing the ProcessorCAUTION Before removing the heatsink or processo
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Processor46Installing the New Processor1 First ensure the processor is correctly o
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Processor474 Attach the heatsink to the processor then secure it in place using th
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the System Board48Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board1 Switch off the
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the System Board49Installing the New System Board1 Clip the retaining metal bracket on
vImportant WarningsAvoid Electrical ShocksWARNINGTo avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the System Board509 After installing the system board, you need to update your BIOS.NO
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCSystem Board Switches51System Board SwitchesThere are ten system board switches used for configu
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Battery52Replacing the BatteryWARNINGThere is a danger of explosion if the battery
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCSystem Board Connectors53System Board Connectors Pentium 4 processor (socket 423)Main Power Supp
2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCSystem Board Connectors54
3Troubleshooting Your HP PCThis chapter provides summary information that can help you solve problems you may have when using your PC. • Dealing with
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCIf Your PC Does Not Start Properly56If Your PC Does Not Start ProperlyIf Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemThe PC Doesn’t Po
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware Problem57The Keyboard Doesn’t Work...Check that... HowThe keyboard cable is correctly connecte
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCPre-Boot Diagnostics58Pre-Boot DiagnosticsWhen your PC starts up, the BIOS performs Pre-Boot Diagnostics and a Power-on
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCHP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility59HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics UtilityHP e-DiagTools is an accurate an
viSafety InformationWARNINGThere is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disa
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCHP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility60From either the Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM or HP DiagTools CD-ROM:1
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCImage Creation and Recovery CD-ROM61Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROMThe PC Image Engineer — Image Creation and Recover
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCImage Creation and Recovery CD-ROM62Performing a Recovery or Downgrade (Windows 2000 to Windows NT4)❒The PC model must m
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCImage Creation and Recovery CD-ROM636 Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 The hard disk drive will be formatted first.
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCFrequently Asked Questions64Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: How can I reinstall my PC’s operating system?A: Use the Image C
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCTroubleshooting Tips65Troubleshooting Tips• Restart your PC and see if the problem recurs.• Run HP e-DiagTools. You can
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCIf You Have a Problem66If You Have a Problem• Check you have your product receipt.• Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page 59
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCIf You Have a Problem67Operating SystemAre you using the original operating system software that came preloaded on your
3 Troubleshooting Your HP PCIf You Have a Problem68
69Bbatteryreplacing, 52BIOSupdating, 65version, 66BIOS recovery modesystem board switch, 51bracketsystem board retaining, 48CCD-ROM driveinstalling, 3
viiInformation and HelpLearn how to upgrade your computer by installing accessoriesThis guide Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCLearn
70 Indexinformation and help, viiinitializingsoftware, 16installingaccessory board, 28accessory in the front access cage, 35disk drives, 29mass stora
Index71retaining bracket, 48Ssafety information, viSCSIhard disk, 31settingpassword, 21Setup programchecking configuration, 18menus, 19setting passwor
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viiiOn HP’s Web SiteThe HP web site contains a wide range of information, including downloadable documentation, service and support options, and th
ixTechnical InformationPhysical Characteristics (standard configuration as shipped)NOTE When the computer is turned off with the power button on the f
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