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HP Compaq 8180 Elite Maintenance And Service Manual (248 pages)

Maintenance and Service Guide: HP Compaq 8100 and 8180 Elite Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 12 MB

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features

11
- Convertible Minitower Chassis
  11
  - Front Panel Components
    11
  - Rear Panel Components
    12
- Small Form Factor
  13
  - Front Panel Components
    13
  - Rear Panel Components
    14
2 Installing and Customizing the Software

15
3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

18
- Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
  18
  - Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    19
  - Computer Setup-File
    20
  - Computer Setup-Storage
    21
  - Computer Setup-Security
    23
  - Computer Setup-Power
    28
  - Computer Setup-Advanced
    29
- Recovering the Configuration Settings
  32
4 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
5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

35
- Chassis Designations
  35
  - Convertible Minitower (CMT)
    35
    
    8100 Models
    35
    
    8180 Models
    36
  - Small Form Factor (SFF)
    36
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  36
- Operating Guidelines
  39
- Routine Care
  39
  - General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    40
  - Cleaning the Computer Case
    40
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    40
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    41
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    41
- Service Considerations
  41
  - Power Supply Fan
    41
  - Tools and Software Requirements
    41
  - Screws
    42
  - Cables and Connectors
    42
  - Hard Drives
    42
  - Lithium Coin Cell Battery
    42
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis

44
- Serial Number Location
  44
- Preparation for Disassembly
  45
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  46
  - Smart Cover Failsafe Key
    46
  - Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
    46
- External Security Devices
  47
  - Installing a Security Lock
    47
    
    Hp/Kensington Microsaver Security Cable Lock
    48
    
    Padlock
    49
    
    HP Business PC Security Lock
    49
    
    Front Bezel Security
    51
- Computer Access Panel
  53
- Front Bezel
  54
- Bezel Blanks
  55
- Cable Management
  56
  - Cable Connections
    57
- Installing Additional Memory
  58
  - Dimms
    58
  - DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
    58
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    59
  - Installing Dimms
    60
- Expansion Cards
  62
- Drives
  66
- Hood Sensor
  81
- Hood Lock
  82
- Front I/O, USB Assembly
  83
- Power Switch Assembly
  84
- Speaker
  85
- Rear Chassis Fan
  86
- Heat Sink
  87
- Processor
  89
- Power Supply
  91
- System Board
  92
- Battery
  93
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
    94
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
    94
- Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
  95
- Changing from a Desktop to a Minitowerconfiguration
  97
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

100
- Serial Number Location
  100
- Preparation for Disassembly
  100
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  102
  - Smart Cover Failsafe Key
    102
  - Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
    102
- External Security Devices
  104
  - Installing a Security Lock
    104
    
    Hp/Kensington Microsaver Security Cable Lock
    104
    
    Padlock
    105
    
    HP Business PC Security Lock
    105
    
    Front Bezel Security
    107
- Computer Access Panel
  109
- Front Bezel
  110
- Bezel Blanks
  111
- Installing Additional Memory
  112
  - Dimms
    112
  - DDR3-SDRAM Dimms
    112
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
    113
  - Installing Dimms
    114
- Expansion Cards
  116
- Cable Management
  121
  - Cable Connections
    122
- Drives
  122
  - Drive Positions
    122
  - Installing and Removing Drives
    123
    
    System Board Drive Connections
    124
    
    Removing an External 5.25-Inch Drive
    125
    
    Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay
    127
    
    Removing an External 3.5-Inch Drive
    129
    
    Installing a Drive into the 3.5-Inch External Drive Bay
    131
    
    Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-Inch Internal SATA Hard Drive
    133
    
    Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive
    137
- Baffle
  141
- Front Fan Assembly
  142
- Hood Sensor
  143
- Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly
  144
- Speaker
  146
- Heat Sink
  147
- Processor
  148
- Power Supply
  150
- System Board
  151
- Battery
  152
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
    153
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
    154
- Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
  154
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

156
- Keyboard
  156
- Mouse
  156
- Ethernet BNC
  156
- Ethernet RJ-45
  157
- Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
  157
- Usb
  157
- Microphone
  158
- Headphone
  158
- Line-In Audio
  158
- Line-Out Audio
  158
- Monitor
  159
- Displayport
  159
- 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
  160
- 6-Pin Power (for CPU) (CMT, SFF)
  160
- SATA Data and Power
  160
- PCI Express
  161
- PCI Express
  162
Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements

163
- General Requirements
  163
- Japanese Power Cord Requirements
  163
- Country-Specific Requirements
  164
Appendix C Backup and Recovery

165
- Windows 7 - Backup and Recovery
  165
  - Backing up Your Information
    165
  - Performing a Recovery
    166
    
    Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    167
    
    Using F11
    167
    
    Using a Windows 7 Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
    168
- Windows Vista - Backup and Recovery
  169
  - Backing up Your Information
    169
  - Performing a Recovery
    170
    
    Using the Windows Recovery Tools
    170
    
    Using F11
    171
    
    Using a Windows Vista Operating System DVD (Purchased Separately)
    171
Appendix D Computer Diagnostic Features

173
- Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics
  173
  - Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics
    173
  - Survey Tab
    174
  - Test Tab
    174
  - Status Tab
    175
  - History Tab
    176
  - Errors Tab
    176
  - Help Tab
    176
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Vision Diagnostics
    177
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics
    177
- Protecting the Software
  178
Appendix E Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

179
- Safety and Comfort
  179
- Before You Call for Technical Support
  179
- Helpful Hints
  180
- Solving General Problems
  182
- Solving Power Problems
  186
- Solving Diskette Problems
  187
- Solving Hard Drive Problems
  190
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems
  193
- Solving Display Problems
  195
- Solving Audio Problems
  199
- Solving Printer Problems
  202
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  203
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  205
- Solving Network Problems
  207
- Solving Memory Problems
  211
- Solving Processor Problems
  213
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
  214
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
  216
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems
  217
- Solving Internet Access Problems
  218
- Solving Software Problems
  221
- Contacting Customer Support
  222
Appendix F POST Error Messages

223
- POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
  224
- Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
  231
Appendix G Password Security and Resetting CMOS

235
- Resetting the Password Jumper
  236
- Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
  237
Appendix H Drive Protection System (DPS)

239
- Accessing DPS through Computer Setup
  240
Appendix I Specifications

241
- CMT Specifications
  241
- SFF Specifications
  243
Index

245

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HP Compaq 8180 Elite Maintenance And Service Manual (248 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Features

2 Installing and Customizing the Software

3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

4 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features

5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis

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

Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements

Appendix C Backup and Recovery

Appendix D Computer Diagnostic Features

Appendix E Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Appendix F POST Error Messages

Appendix G Password Security and Resetting CMOS

Appendix H Drive Protection System (DPS)

Appendix I Specifications

Index

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