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HP Compaq dx2308 Service & Reference Manual (102 pages)

Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.65 MB

About this Book
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Table of Contents
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1 Install the Operating System

9
- Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers
  9
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  10
2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

11
- Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
  11
  - Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    11
  - Computer Setup-System Information
    12
  - Computer Setup-Main
    14
  - Computer Setup-Advanced
    15
  - Computer Setup-Boot
    17
  - Computer Setup-PC Health
    18
  - Computer Setup-Actions
    18
- Recovering the Configuration Settings
  18
  - Backing up the CMOS
    19
  - Restoring the CMOS
    19
3 HP Insight Diagnostics

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- Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
  21
- Survey Tab
  22
- Test Tab
  22
- Status Tab
  23
- Log Tab
  24
- Help Tab
  24
- Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
  24
- Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
  25
4 Desktop Management

27
- Remote System Installation
  28
- ROM Flash
  29
- Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode
  29
- HP Web Site Support
  30
- Security
  30
  - Drivelock
    30
    
    Using Drivelock
    30
    
    Drivelock Applications
    31
  - Cable Lock Provision
    31
  - Fault Notification and Recovery
    31
  - Drive Protection System
    31
  - Surge-Tolerant Power Supply
    32
  - Thermal Sensor
    32
5 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features

33
- SATA Hard Drives
  33
- SATA Hard Drive Cables
  33
  - SATA Data Cable
    33
- SMART ATA Drives
  34
- Hard Drive Capacities
  34
6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

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- Chassis Designations
  35
  - Microtower (MT)
    35
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  37
- Operating Guidelines
  40
- Routine Care
  40
  - General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    40
  - Cleaning the Computer Case
    40
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    41
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    41
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    42
- Service Considerations
  42
  - Power Supply Fan
    42
  - Tools and Software Requirements
    42
  - Screws
    42
  - Cables and Connectors
    43
  - Hard Drives
    43
  - Lithium Coin Cell Battery
    43
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis

45
- Preparation for Disassembly
  45
- Access Panel
  46
- Front Bezel
  47
- Front Drive Bezels
  48
  - 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank
    48
  - Removing a 3.5" Drive Bezel Blank
    49
- Memory
  50
  - DDR2-SDRAM Dimms
    50
  - Installing Memory Modules
    50
- Expansion Cards
  52
  - Expansion Slot Cover Lock
    52
  - Pci/Pcie Expansion Card
    53
- Cable Management
  55
  - Cable Connections
    56
- Drives
  57
  - Drive Positions
    57
  - 5.25" Drive
    58
  - Drive
    59
  - Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive
    61
- Front I/O Panel Housing Assembly
  62
- Power Switch Assembly
  63
- Speaker
  64
- Second Serial Port
  65
- System Fan
  66
- Heatsink
  67
- Processor
  68
- System Board
  70
- Battery
  71
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
    72
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
    73
  - Type 3 Battery Holder
    74
- Power Supply
  75
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

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- Keyboard
  77
- Mouse
  77
- Ethernet BNC
  77
- Ethernet RJ-45
  78
- Ethernet AUI
  78
- Parallel Interface
  79
- Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
  79
- Usb
  79
- Diskette Drive Power
  80
- Microphone
  80
- Headphone
  80
- Line-In Audio
  80
- Line-Out Audio
  80
- External Infrared Transceiver
  81
- Monitor
  81
- Diskette Drive Standard Data Cable
  82
- 24-Pin Power
  82
- 24-Pin Microfit Power
  83
- 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
  83
- SATA Data and Power
  84
- PCI Express
  84
- PCI Express
  85
- DVI Connector
  86
- General Requirements
  89
- Japanese Power Cord Requirements
  89
- Country-Specific Requirements
  89
Appendix C Troubleshooting

91
- Safety and Comfort
  91
- Helpful Hints
  91
- Solving General Problems
  93
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  96
- Interpreting Diagnostic Lights
  97
Index

99

HP Compaq dx2308 Support List (34 pages)

Support Telephone Numbers

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HP Compaq dx2308 Illustrated Parts & Service Map (4 pages)

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HP Compaq dx2308 Service & Reference Manual (102 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Install the Operating System

2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

3 HP Insight Diagnostics

4 Desktop Management

5 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features

6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

7 Removal and Replacement Procedures- Microtower (MT) Chassis

Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix C Troubleshooting

Index

HP Compaq dx2308 Support List (34 pages)

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HP Compaq dx2308 Illustrated Parts & Service Map (4 pages)

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