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HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Service & Reference Manual (162 pages)

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2810 and dx2818 Business PC and dx2810 Small Form Factor Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.8 MB

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features

11
- Front Panel Components
  11
- Rear Panel Components
  13
- Keyboard
  15
  - Using the Windows Logo Key
    16
- Serial Number Location
  17
2 Installing and Customizing the Software

18
3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

20
- Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
  20
  - Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    20
  - Computer Setup-Main
    21
  - Computer Setup-Advanced
    22
  - Computer Setup-Power
    24
  - Computer Setup-Boot
    25
  - Computer Setup-Exit
    26
- Recovering the Configuration Settings
  26
4 Computer Diagnostic Features

27
- HP Insight Diagnostics
  27
  - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
    27
  - Survey Tab
    28
  - Diagnose Tab
    28
  - Test Tab
    29
  - Status Tab
    30
  - Log Tab
    31
  - Help Tab
    31
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    31
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
    32
- Protecting the Software
  32
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  33
5 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features

34
- SATA Hard Drives
  34
- SATA Hard Drive Cables
  34
  - SATA Data Cable
    34
- SMART ATA Drives
  35
- Hard Drive Capacities
  35
6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

36
- Chassis Designations
  36
  - Microtower (MT)
    36
  - Small Form Factor (SFF)
    38
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  38
- Operating Guidelines
  41
- Routine Care
  42
  - General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    42
  - Cleaning the Computer Case
    42
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    42
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    43
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    43
- Service Considerations
  43
  - Power Supply Fan
    43
  - Tools and Software Requirements
    43
  - Screws
    44
  - Cables and Connectors
    44
  - Hard Drives
    44
  - Lithium Coin Cell Battery
    45
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis

46
- Serial Number Location
  46
- Preparation for Disassembly
  47
- Access Panel
  48
- Front Bezel
  49
- Bezel Blanks
  50
- Memory
  51
  - Dimms
    51
  - DDR2-SDRAM Dimms
    51
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    52
  - Installing Dimms
    53
- Expansion Cards
  55
- Cable Management
  59
  - Cable Connections
    60
- Drives
  61
  - Drive Positions
    61
  - Installing Additional Drives
    62
    
    System Board Drive Connections
    64
    
    Removing an Optical Drive
    65
    
    Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
    66
    
    Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive
    67
    
    Installing a Drive into the 3.5-Inch External Drive Bay
    69
    
    Removing an Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
    70
    
    Installing an Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
    73
- Front I/O and USB Panel Housing Assembly
  76
- Power Switch/Led Assembly
  77
- System Fan
  78
- Heatsink Assembly
  79
- Processor
  80
- Power Supply
  81
- System Board
  83
- Battery
  85
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
    86
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
    86
  - Type 3 Battery Holder
    87
- Installing a Security Lock
  88
  - Cable Lock
    88
  - Padlock
    88
  - HP Business PC Security Lock
    89
  - Hood Sensor
    91
  - Port Cover
    92
8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

93
- Preparation for Disassembly
  93
- Access Panel
  94
- Front Bezel
  95
- Bezel Blanks
  96
- Cable Management
  97
  - Cable Connections
    98
- Drives
  99
  - Drive Positions
    99
  - Installing Additional Drives
    100
    
    System Board Drive Connections
    101
    
    Removing an Optical Drive
    102
    
    Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
    103
    
    Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive
    105
    
    Installing a Drive into the 3.5-Inch External Drive Bay
    107
    
    Removing an Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
    110
    
    Installing an Internal 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
    112
- Memory
  114
  - DDR2-SDRAM Dimms
    114
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    115
  - Installing Dimms
    116
- Removing or Installing an Expansion Card
  119
- Plastic Wire/Cable Fastener and Clips
  123
- Front I/O Device
  124
- Power Switch Assembly
  125
- Speaker
  126
- Heatsink
  127
- Processor
  128
- Power Supply
  129
- System Board
  131
- Battery
  132
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
    133
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
    133
  - Type 3 Battery Holder
    134
- Installing a Security Lock
  135
  - Cable Lock
    135
  - Padlock
    135
  - HP Business PC Security Lock
    136
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

138
- Keyboard
  138
- Mouse
  138
- Ethernet BNC
  138
- Parallel Interface
  139
- Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
  139
- Usb
  140
- Microphone
  140
- Headphone
  140
- Line-In Audio
  140
- Line-Out Audio
  140
- Monitor
  141
- 24-Pin Power
  141
- PCI Express
  142
- PCI Express
  143
- 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
  144
Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements

145
- General Requirements
  145
- Japanese Power Cord Requirements
  145
- Country-Specific Requirements
  146
Appendix C Troubleshooting

147
- Safety and Comfort
  147
- Before You Call for Technical Support
  147
- Helpful Hints
  148
- Solving General Problems
  149
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  152
- Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
  153
- Contacting Customer Support
  155
Appendix D Specifications

156
- Microtower
  156
- Small Form Factor
  157
Index

159

HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Hardware Reference Manual (57 pages)

Business PC Microtower Model

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.35 MB

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features

7
- Standard Configuration Features
  7
- Serviceability Features
  7
- Front Panel Components
  8
- Rear Panel Components
  9
- Keyboard
  10
  - Using the Windows Logo Key
    10
- Serial Number Location
  12
2 Hardware Upgrades

13
Appendix A Specifications

43
- Battery Replacement
  45
Appendix B Battery Replacement

48
Appendix C External Security Devices

48
- Installing a Security Lock
  48
  - Cable Lock
    48
  - Padlock
    49
  - HP Business PC Security Lock
    49
  - Hood Sensor
    51
  - Port Cover
    51
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

53
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  53
- Grounding Methods
  53
Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation

54
- Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
  54
- Optical Drive Precautions
  55
  - Operation
    55
  - Cleaning
    55
  - Safety
    55
- Shipping Preparation
  55
Index

56

HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Support List (34 pages)

Support Telephone Numbers

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.51 MB

HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Illustrated Parts & Service Map (3 pages)

HP Compaq Business PC Microtower Chassis

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 2.76 MB

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HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Service & Reference Manual (162 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Features

2 Installing and Customizing the Software

3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

4 Computer Diagnostic Features

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

8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements

Appendix C Troubleshooting

Appendix D Specifications

Index

HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Hardware Reference Manual (57 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Features

2 Hardware Upgrades

Appendix A Specifications

Appendix B Battery Replacement

Appendix C External Security Devices

Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation

Index

HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Support List (34 pages)

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HP Compaq dx2818 Microtower Illustrated Parts & Service Map (3 pages)

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