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HP Compaq dx6100 ST Reference Manual (250 pages)

Business Desktop

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.6 MB

Service Reference Guide
4
Document Part Number
4
- Table of Contents
  5
- Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
  11
- Installing the Operating System
  11
- Backing up and Restoring Files
  12
- Converting to NTFS
  12
- Creating a Backup File-Windows XP Professional
  12
- HP Software
  12
- Restoring from the Backup File-Windows XP Professional
  12
- Transferring Files and Settings
  12
- Power-On Self-Test (POST)
  15
- Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features
  15
- Computer Setup Utilities
  16
- Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
  17
- Computer Setup Menu
  18
- Diagnostics for Windows
  28
- Detecting Diagnostics for Windows
  29
- Installing Diagnostics for Windows
  29
- Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows
  30
- Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows
  31
- Configuration Record
  32
- Installing Configuration Record
  33
- Running Configuration Record
  33
- Desktop Management
  35
- Initial Configuration and Deployment
  35
- HP Client Manager Software
  36
- Remote System Installation
  36
- Software Updating and Management
  36
- Altiris Client Management Solutions
  37
- System Software Manager
  37
- Proactive Change Notification (PCN)
  38
- Remote ROM Flash
  38
- ROM Flash
  38
- Subscriber's Choice
  38
- Failsafe Boot Block ROM
  39
- Hpqflash
  39
- 10Replicating the Setup
  40
- 11Dual-State Power Button
  46
- 12World Wide Web Site
  46
- 13Building Blocks and Partners
  46
- Asset Tracking and Security
  47
- Establishing a Power-On Password Using Computer Setup
  51
- Establishing a Setup Password Using Computer Setup
  51
- Password Security
  51
  - Entering a Setup Password
    52
  - Deleting a Power-On or Setup Password
    53
- Drivelock
  54
  - Drivelock Applications
    55
  - Using Drivelock
    55
- Smart Cover Sensor
  56
  - Locking the Smart Cover Lock
    57
  - Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key
    57
- Master Boot Record Security
  58
- Before You Partition or Format the Current Bootable Disk
  59
- Cable Lock Provision
  59
- Fingerprint Identification Technology
  59
- Drive Protection System
  60
- Fault Notification and Recovery
  60
- Surge-Tolerant Power Supply
  60
- Thermal Sensor
  60
- SATA and PATA Device Information
  61
- Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
  61
- ATA Cables
  62
- SATA Data Cable
  62
- SATA Power Cable
  62
- PATA Data Cable
  63
- PATA Power Cable
  63
- PATA Cable Layout
  64
- PATA Drive Installation Guidelines
  64
- PATA Device Classes
  65
- PATA Attach Sequence Rules by Class Priority
  66
- PATA Attach Sequence Worksheet
  67
- PATA Additional Drive Application Notes
  69
- ATA SMART Drives
  70
- Drive Capacities
  70
- Legacy Mode
  71
- Native Mode
  71
- Sata Bios
  71
- Mixed Devices Boot and Drive Letter Ordering
  72
- Chassis Designations
  73
- Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
  73
- Microtower (MT)
  73
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  74
- Generating Static
  74
- Slim Tower (ST)
  74
- Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
  75
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
  75
- Grounding the Work Area
  76
- Recommended Materials and Equipment
  76
- General Cleaning Safety Precautions
  77
- Operating Guidelines
  77
- Routine Care
  77
- Cleaning the Computer Case
  78
- Cleaning the Keyboard
  78
- Cleaning the Monitor
  78
- Cleaning the Mouse
  79
- Power Supply Fan
  79
- Screws
  79
- Service Considerations
  79
- Tools and Software Requirements
  79
- Cables and Connectors
  80
- Hard Drives
  80
- Lithium Coin Cell Battery
  80
- Preparation for Disassembly
  81
- Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis
  81
- External Security Devices
  82
- Installing a Cable Lock
  82
- Installing a Padlock
  83
- Access Panel
  84
- Front Bezel
  85
- Drive Bezel Blank
  87
- Front Drive Bezels
  87
- Diskette Drive Bezel
  88
- Drive Bezel Blank
  88
- Cable Management
  89
- Memory Modules
  90
- Expansion Cards
  91
- Expansion Slot Cover
  91
- Standard PCI Expansion Card
  92
- PCI Express Expansion Card
  95
- Drive Positions
  98
- Drives
  98
- Removing a Drive
  99
- Releasing the Drives
  100
- Installing a Drive
  101
- Chassis Fan
  104
- Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly
  105
- Front I/O Devices
  106
- Power Switch Assembly
  107
- Heatsink
  108
- Processor
  109
- System Board
  111
- Battery
  112
- Type 1 Battery Holder
  113
- Type 2 Battery Holder
  114
- Type 3 Battery Holder
  115
- Speaker
  116
- Power Supply
  117
- Preparation for Disassembly
  119
- Removal and Replacement Procedures-Slim Tower (ST) Chassis
  119
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  121
- Hood Sensor
  123
- Cable Lock
  124
- External Security Devices
  124
- Security Clip
  124
- Padlock
  125
- Universal Chassis Clamp Lock
  125
- With Security Cable
  127
- Computer Cover
  129
- Front Drive Bezels
  130
- Cable Management
  132
- Memory
  134
- Expansion Card Retainer
  136
- Vertically Oriented Expansion Card
  136
- PCI Expansion Card
  137
- PCI Express Expansion Card
  139
- Expansion Card Cage
  140
- Horizontally Oriented Expansion Card
  140
- PCI Expansion Card
  140
- Riser Card
  143
- Drive Positions
  144
- Drives
  144
- Optical Drive
  145
- External 3.5-Inch Drive
  147
- Primary Hard Drive
  148
- Fan Shroud
  152
- Front I/O Devices
  153
- Power Switch Assembly
  157
- Heatsink
  158
- Processor
  159
- Speaker
  161
- Power Supply
  162
- System Board
  164
- Chassis Fan
  169
- Backwall
  170
- Battery
  176
- Type 1 Battery Holder
  177
- Type 2 Battery Holder
  178
- Type 3 Battery Holder
  179
- Connector Pin Assignments
  181
- Ethernet Aui
  182
- Parallel Interface
  183
- External Infrared Transceiver
  185
- Pin Power
  187
- Power Cord Set Requirements
  191
- General Requirements
  191
- Post Error Messages
  193
- Post Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
  199
- Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
  203
- Preliminary Checklist
  203
- Solving Minor Problems
  204
- Solving Power Supply Problems
  207
- Solving Diskette Problems
  208
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
  210
- Solving Multibay Problems
  213
- Solving Display Problems
  214
- Solving Audio Problems
  217
- Solving Printer Problems
  219
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  220
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  222
- Solving Network Problems
  224
- Solving Memory Problems
  226
- Solving Processor Problems
  227
- Solving CD-Rom and DVD Problems
  228
- Solving Drive Key Problems
  229
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
  229
- Solving Internet Access Problems
  230
- Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
  232
- DIMM Sockets
  242

HP Compaq dx6100 ST Technical Reference Manual (212 pages)

Business Desktop Computers

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.55 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

7
- About this Guide
  7
  - Online Viewing
    7
  - Hardcopy
    7
- Additional Information Sources
  7
- Model Numbering Convention
  8
- Serial Number
  9
- Notational Conventions
  9
  - Values
    9
  - Ranges
    9
  - Register Notation and Usage
    9
  - Bit Notation and Byte Values
    9
- Common Acronyms and Abbreviations
  10
2 System Overview

17
- Introduction
  17
- Features and Options
  18
  - Standard Features
    18
- Mechanical Design
  20
  - Cabinet Layouts
    21
  - Chassis Layouts
    31
  - Microtower Chassis
    33
  - Board Layouts
    35
- System Architecture
  38
  - Intel Pentium 4 Processor
    38
  - Intel Pentium 4 Processor
    40
  - Chipset
    41
  - Support Components
    42
  - System Memory
    42
  - Mass Storage
    43
  - Network Interface Controller
    43
  - Serial and Parallel Interfaces
    43
  - Universal Serial Bus Interface
    43
  - Audio Subsystem
    44
  - Graphics Subsystem
    44
- Specifications
  45
- Optical Drive Specifications
  48
3 Processor/Memory Subsystem

51
- Introduction
  51
- Pentium 4 Processor
  51
- Pentium 4 Processor
  52
  - Processor Overview
    52
  - Processor Upgrading
    53
  - Memory Subsystem
    53
- Memory Subsystem
  54
4 System Support

59
- PCI Bus Overview
  59
  - Introduction
    59
  - PCI Bus Transactions
    60
  - PCI Bus Master Arbitration
    63
  - Pci Express Bus Operation
    64
  - Option ROM Mapping
    66
  - PCI Interrupts
    66
  - PCI Power Management Support
    66
    
    PCI Connector
    67
    
    Pci Express Connectors
    68
- System Resources
  69
  - Interrupts
    69
  - Apic Mode
    71
  - Non-Maskable Interrupts
    72
  - Direct Memory Access
    74
- Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory
  77
  - Clearing CMOS
    77
  - CMOS Archive and Restore
    78
  - Standard CMOS Locations
    79
- System Management
  79
  - Security Functions
    79
    
    Power Management
    79
    
    Setup Password
    80
    
    Cable Lock Provision
    80
    
    Chassis Security
    80
  - Power Management
    81
  - System Status
    82
  - Thermal Sensing and Cooling
    83
- Register Map and Miscellaneous Functions
  84
  - System I/O Map
    84
  - LPC47B397 I/O Controller Functions
    85
5 Input/Output Interfaces

87
- Introduction
  87
- Enhanced IDE/SATA Interfaces
  91
  - EIDE Interfaces
    91
  - Sata Connector
    92
500 D

93
- Diskette Drive Interface
  93
- Serial Interface
  98
  - Serial Connector
    98
  - Serial Interface Programming
    98
- Parallel Interface
  100
  - Standard Parallel Port Mode
    100
  - Enhanced Parallel Port Mode
    100
  - Extended Capabilities Port Mode
    101
  - Parallel Interface Programming
    101
  - Parallel Interface Connector
    103
- Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface
  104
- Universal Serial Bus Interface
  111
  - USB Data Formats
    112
  - USB Programming
    113
  - USB Connector
    114
  - USB Cable Data
    115
- Audio Subsystem
  116
- AC97 Audio Controller
  116
  - AC97 Link Bus
    116
  - Audio Codec
    116
  - AC97 Audio Controller
    117
  - AC97 Link Bus
    117
  - Audio Codec
    118
  - Audio Programming
    119
  - Audio Specifications
    121
- Network Interface Controller
  122
  - Wake-On-LAN Support
    123
  - Alert Standard Format Support
    123
  - Power Management Support
    123
  - NIC Programming
    124
  - NIC Connector
    124
  - NIC Specifications
    125
6 Integrated Graphics Subsystem

127
- Functional Description
  127
- Introduction
  127
- Functional Description
  128
  - Video Memory Allocation Reporting
    130
- Display Modes
  131
- VGA Monitor Connector
  132
7 Power and Signal Distribution

133
- Introduction
  133
- Power Supply Assembly/Control
  133
  - Power Supply Assembly
    134
  - Power Control
    136
  - Power Management
    137
  - Power Management
    139
- Power Distribution
  140
  - 5/12 VDC Distribution
    140
  - Low Voltage Production/Distribution
    144
  - Signal Distribution
    144
- Signal Distribution
  145
8 Bios Rom

149
- Introduction
  149
- ROM Flashing
  150
  - Upgrading
    150
  - Changeable Splash Screen
    151
- Boot Functions
  151
  - Boot Device Order
    151
  - Network Boot (F12) Support
    152
  - Memory Detection and Configuration
    152
  - Boot Error Codes
    153
- Setup Utility
  154
- Client Management Functions
  164
  - System ID and ROM Type
    165
  - Temperature Status
    165
  - Drive Fault Prediction
    165
- Pnp Support
  166
  - Smbios
    167
- USB Legacy Support
  167
- Error Messages and Codes
  169

HP Compaq dx6100 ST Technical Reference Manual (212 pages)

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.82 MB

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
7
About this Guide
7
Online Viewing
7
Hardcopy
7
Additional Information Sources
7
Model Numbering Convention
8
Serial Number
9
Notational Conventions
9
Values
9
Ranges
9
Register Notation and Usage
9
Bit Notation and Byte Values
9
Common Acronyms and Abbreviations
10
System Overview
17
Introduction
17
Features and Options
18
Standard Features
18
Mechanical Design
20
Cabinet Layouts
21
Chassis Layouts
31
Board Layouts
35
System Architecture
38
Intel Pentium 4 Processor
40
Chipset
41
Support Components
42
System Memory
42
Mass Storage
43
Serial and Parallel Interfaces
43
Universal Serial Bus Interface
43
Processor/Memory Subsystem
51
Introduction
51
Pentium 4 Processor
52
Processor Overview
52
Processor Upgrading
53
Memory Subsystem
54
System Support
59
Introduction
59
PCI Bus Overview
59
PCI 2.3 Operation
60
PCI Express Bus Operation
64
Option ROM Mapping
66
PCI Interrupts
66
PCI Power Management Support
66
PCI Connectors
67
System Resources
69
Interrupts
69
Direct Memory Access
74
Real-Time Clock and Configuration Memory
77
Clearing CMOS
77
CMOS Archive and Restore
78
Standard CMOS Locations
79
System Management
79
Security Functions
79
Power Management
81
System Status
82
Thermal Sensing and Cooling
83
Register Map and Miscellaneous Functions
84
System I/O Map
84
LPC47B397 I/O Controller Functions
85
Input/Output Interfaces
87
Introduction
87
PATA/SATA Interfaces
87
Diskette Drive Interface
93
Diskette Drive Programming
93
Diskette Drive Connector
97
Serial Interface
98
Serial Connector
98
Serial Interface Programming
98
Parallel Interface
100
Standard Parallel Port Mode
100
Enhanced Parallel Port Mode
100
Extended Capabilities Port Mode
101
Parallel Interface Programming
101
Parallel Interface Connector
103
Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface
104
Keyboard Interface Operation
104
Pointing Device Interface Operating
106
Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface Programming
106
Keyboard/Pointing Device Interface Connector
110
Universal Serial Bus Interface
111
USB Data Formats
112
USB Programming
113
USB Connector
114
USB Cable Data
115
Audio Subsystem
116
AC97 Audio Controller
117
AC97 Link Bus
117
Audio Codec
118
Audio Programming
119
Audio Specifications
121
Network Interface Controller
122
Wake-On-LAN Support
123
Alert Standard Format Support
123
Power Management Support
123
NIC Programming
124
NIC Connector
124
NIC Specifications
125
Graphics Subsystem
127
Integrated Graphics Subsystem
127
Introduction
127
Functional Description
128
Video Memory Allocation Reporting
130
Display Modes
131
Upgrading Graphics
131
VGA Monitor Connector
132
Power and Signal Distribution
133
Introduction
133
Power Supply Assembly/Control
133
Power Supply Assembly
134
Power Control
136
Power Management
139
Power Distribution
140
5/12 VDC Distribution
140
Low Voltage Production/Distribution
144
Signal Distribution
145
Bios Rom
150
ROM Flashing
150
Upgrading
150
Changeable Splash Screen
151
Boot Functions
151
Boot Device Order
151
Network Boot (F12) Support
152
Memory Detection and Configuration
152
Boot Error Codes
153
Setup Utility
154
Client Management Functions
164
System ID and ROM Type
165
Temperature Status
165
Drive Fault Prediction
165
Pnp Support
166
Smbios
167
B ASCII Character Set
190

HP Compaq dx6100 ST Hardware Reference Manual (65 pages)

Business Desktops Slim Tower Model

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.88 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Product Features

5
- Standard Configuration Features
  5
- Front Panel Components
  6
- Rear Panel Components
  7
- Keyboard
  8
  - Windows Logo Key
    9
- Special Mouse Functions
  9
- Serial Number Location
  10
2 Hardware Upgrades

11
- Serviceability Features
  11
- Warnings and Cautions
  11
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  12
  - Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key
    12
- Removing the Computer from the Stand
  14
- Removing the Computer Cover
  15
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  16
- Installing Additional Memory
  17
  - Dimms
    17
  - DDR-SDRAM Dimms
    17
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    18
  - Installing Ddr-Sdram Dimms
    20
- Installing an Expansion Card
  23
- Removing a PCI Express Expansion Card
  26
- Installing Additional Drives
  28
  - Locating Drive Positions
    29
  - Removing an Optical Drive
    30
  - Removing a Diskette Drive
    33
  - Installing an Optional Optical Drive
    34
  - Upgrading the SATA Hard Drive
    38
    
    Installing a Drive into the 3.5-Inch Drive Bay
    42
    
    Specifications
    46
    
    Power Output
    47
    
    Battery Replacement
    48
C Security Lock Provisions

52
- Installing a Security Lock
  52
  - Cable Lock
    52
  - Padlock
    53
  - Universal Chassis Clamp Lock
    54
  - With Security Cable
    56
D Electrostatic Discharge

58
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  58
- Grounding Methods
  58
E Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation

60
- Routine Computer Care
  60
- Optical Drive Precautions
  61
  - Operation
    61
  - Cleaning
    61
  - Safety
    61
- Shipping Preparation
  62

HP Compaq dx6100 ST Supplementary Manual (20 pages)

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