User Manuals: HP Compaq dx6120 ST Microtower PC

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HP Compaq dx6120 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 dx6120 ST Hardware Reference Manual (64 pages)

Compaq Business Desktops Slim Tower Models

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.86 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
- Removing the Computer from the Stand
  12
- Removing the Computer Cover
  13
- Replacing the Computer Cover
  14
- Installing Additional Memory
  15
  - Dimms
    15
  - DDR2-SDRAM Dimms
    15
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    16
  - Installing Dimms
    18
- Installing an Expansion Card
  21
- Removing a PCI Express Expansion Card
  24
- Installing Additional Drives
  26
  - Locating Drive Positions
    27
  - Removing an Optical Drive
    28
  - Removing a Diskette Drive
    31
  - Installing an Optional Optical Drive
    32
  - Upgrading the SATA Hard Drive
    36
    
    Installing a Drive into the 3.5-Inch Drive Bay
    40
    
    Specifications
    44
    
    Power Output
    45
    
    Battery Replacement
    46
C Security Lock Provisions

50
- Installing a Security Lock
  50
  - Cable Lock
    50
  - Padlock
    52
  - Universal Chassis Clamp Lock
    53
  - With Security Cable
    55
D Electrostatic Discharge

57
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  57
- Grounding Methods
  57
E Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation

59
- Routine Computer Care
  59
- Optical Drive Precautions
  60
  - Operation
    60
  - Cleaning
    60
  - Safety
    60
- Shipping Preparation
  61

HP Compaq dx6120 ST Supplementary Manual (20 pages)

Chassis Identification Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.52 MB

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HP Compaq dx6120 ST Technical Reference Manual (212 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 System Overview

3 Processor/Memory Subsystem

4 System Support

5 Input/Output Interfaces

500 D

6 Integrated Graphics Subsystem

7 Power and Signal Distribution

8 Bios Rom

HP Compaq dx6120 ST Hardware Reference Manual (64 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Features

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D Electrostatic Discharge

E Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation

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