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Maintenance and Service Guide
HP Z8 G4 Workstation

© Copyright 2017 HP Development Company,
L.P.
Product notice
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Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its
proprietor and used by HP Inc. under license.
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Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
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countries. SD Logo is a trademark of
its proprietor.
This guide describes features that are common
to most models. Some features may not be
available on your computer.
Not all features are available in all editions of
Windows 10. This computer may require
upgraded and/or separately purchased
hardware, drivers and/or software to take full
advantage of Windows 10 functionality. See
http://www.microsoft.com for details.
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technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein.
Second Edition: November 2017
First Edition: October 2017
Document Part Number: 932087-002
Software terms
Software terms
Software terms
Software termsSoftware terms
By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise
using any software product preinstalled on this
computer, you agree to be bound by the terms
of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If
you do not accept these license terms, your sole
remedy is to return the entire unused product
(hardware and software) within 14 days for a full
refund subject to the refund policy of your seller.

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Left-side components ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Rear panel components .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
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Electrostatic discharge information .................................................................................................................................... 10
Generating static ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment ........................................................................................... 11
Personal grounding methods and equipment .............................................................................................. 11
Grounding the work area .................................................................................................................................. 11
Recommended materials and equipment ..................................................................................................... 12
Operating guidelines .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Routine care ............................................................................................................................................................................ 13
General cleaning safety precautions .............................................................................................................. 13
Cleaning the computer case ............................................................................................................................ 13
Cleaning the keyboard ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Cleaning the monitor ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Service considerations .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Tools and software requirements .................................................................................................................. 14
Screws ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Cables and connectors ..................................................................................................................................... 15
Hard Drives ......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Lithium coin cell battery ................................................................................................................................... 15
SATA hard drives ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SMART ATA drives ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4 Removal and repl
4 Removal and repl
4 Removal and repl
4 Removal and repl4 Removal and replacement procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 17
acement procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 17
acement procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 17
acement procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 17acement procedures .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Preparation for disassembly ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Top cover ................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Front bezel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
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Right panel .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Power supply .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Access panel ........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Storage device ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Interior covers ......................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Rear fan ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Optical drive ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26
Internal PCIe bracket ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Memory fan ............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
I/O assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Front card guide and fans ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
System board .......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Heat sink .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Processor ................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ................................................................................................................................................................
5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ................................................................................................................................................................
5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ................................................................................................................................................................
5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ................................................................................................................................................................5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ................................................................................................................................................................ 37
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Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................................................ 37
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................. 38
Computer Setup–Main ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Computer Setup—Security .............................................................................................................................. 41
Computer Setup—Advanced ........................................................................................................................... 43
Recovering the Settings ............................................................................................................................... 47Conguration
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ubleshooting without diagnosubleshooting without diagnostics ................................................................................................................................................. 48
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Safety and comfort ................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Before you call for technical support .................................................................................................................................. 48
Helpful hints ............................................................................................................................................................................ 49
Solving general problems ..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Solving power problems ....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Solving hard drive problems ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Solving media card reader problems .................................................................................................................................. 55
Solving display problems ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
Solving audio problems ........................................................................................................................................................ 60
Solving printer problems ...................................................................................................................................................... 62
Solving keyboard and mouse problems ............................................................................................................................. 64
Solving hardware installation problems ............................................................................................................................. 65
Solving network problems .................................................................................................................................................... 66
Solving memory problems ................................................................................................................................................... 68
Solving USB drive problems ........................................................................................................................................ 70ash
Solving front panel component problems ......................................................................................................................... 70
Solving Internet access problems ....................................................................................................................................... 71
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Solving software problems .................................................................................................................................................. 72
7 POST err
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POST numeric codes and text messages ........................................................................................................................... 73
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes .......................................................... 78
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Resetting CMOS and/or the password jumper .................................................................................................................. 81
Changing a Setup or Power-on password ......................................................................................................................... 83
Deleting a Setup or Power-on password ........................................................................................................................... 83
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnos
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnos
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnos
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnos9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................................................... 84
tics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................................................... 84
tics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................................................... 84
tics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................................................... 84tics (UEFI) .......................................................................................................................................... 84
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ................................................................................................................... 84
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ................................................................................. 85
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ............................. 85
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
(select products only) ................................................................................................................... 85
Installing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ......................................................................................... 85
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ....................................................................................................... 86
Starting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI .............................................................................. 86
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device ......................................... 86
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI version ................ 87
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product name or
number (select products only) ............................................................................... 87
Using Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings (select products only) ................................. 87
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI ...................................................... 87
Downloading the latest Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
version ....................................................................................................................... 87
Downloading Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI by product
name or number ...................................................................................................... 87
Customizing Remote HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI settings ........................................ 88
10 System backup and rec
10 System backup and rec
10 System backup and rec
10 System backup and rec10 System backup and recovery .............................................................................................................................................................
overy .............................................................................................................................................................
overy .............................................................................................................................................................
overy .............................................................................................................................................................overy ............................................................................................................................................................. 89
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Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10 ..................................................................................................... 89
Creating recovery media and backups ........................................................................................................... 89
Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) ............................................................... 89
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................................... 90
Restore and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 91
Recovering using HP Recovery Manager ................................................................................... 91
What you need to know before you get started ................................................. 91
Using the HP Recovery partition (select products only) .................................... 92
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Using HP Recovery media to recover .................................................................... 92
Changing the computer boot order ....................................................................... 93
Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) ............................ 93
Appendix A Battery replacement ............................................................................................................................................................
Appendix A Battery replacement ............................................................................................................................................................
Appendix A Battery replacement ............................................................................................................................................................
Appendix A Battery replacement ............................................................................................................................................................Appendix A Battery replacement ............................................................................................................................................................ 94
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Appendix B Statemen
Appendix B Statemen
Appendix B Statemen
Appendix B StatemenAppendix B Statement of memory vol
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atility .........................................................................................................................................
atility .........................................................................................................................................
atility .........................................................................................................................................atility ......................................................................................................................................... 97
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Current BIOS steps ................................................................................................................................................................. 97
Nonvolatile memory usage .................................................................................................................................................. 99
Questions and answers ...................................................................................................................................................... 101
Using HP Sure Start (select models only) ........................................................................................................................ 102
Appendix C
Appendix C
Appendix C
Appendix C Appendix C ...................................................................................................................................................................... 103
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Specications
Specications
Specications
SpecicationsSpecications
Appendix D Linux technical notes .........................................................................................................................................................
Appendix D Linux technical notes .........................................................................................................................................................
Appendix D Linux technical notes .........................................................................................................................................................
Appendix D Linux technical notes .........................................................................................................................................................Appendix D Linux technical notes ......................................................................................................................................................... 105
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System RAM .......................................................................................................................................................................... 105
Audio ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Network cards ...................................................................................................................................................................... 106
Hyper-Threading Technology ............................................................................................................................................ 106
NVIDIA Graphics Workstations ........................................................................................................................................... 107
Index ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
Index ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................
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System boards
System boards
System boards
System boardsSystem boards (includes replacement thermal material):
Equipped with the Windows 10 operating system
Equipped with a non-Windows operating system
Proces
Proces
Proces
ProcesProcessors
sors
sors
sorssors (featuring Intel® vPro™ technology):
Intel® Xeon™ Platinum 8180 2.50-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.80-GHz) processor (38.50-MB cache, 28 cores, 205-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Platinum 8160 2.10-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (33.00-MB cache, 24 cores, 150-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6154 3.00-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (24.75-MB cache, 18 cores, 200-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6152 2.10-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (30.25-MB cache, 22 cores, 140-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6148 2.40-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (27.50-MB cache, 20 cores, 150-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6142 2.60-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (22.00-MB cache, 16 cores, 150-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6140 2.30-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (24.75-MB cache, 18 cores, 140-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6136 3.00-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (24.75-MB cache, 12 cores, 150-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6134 3.20-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (24.75-MB cache, 8 cores, 130-W TDP)
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Intel Xeon Gold 6132 2.60-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (19.25-MB cache, 14 cores, 140-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6130 2.10-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (22.00-MB cache, 16 cores, 125-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 6128 3.40-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (19.25-MB cache, 6 cores, 115-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 5122 3.60-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.70-GHz) processor (16.50-MB cache, 4 cores, 105-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 5120 2.20-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.20-GHz) processor (19.25-MB cache, 14 cores, 105-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Gold 5118 2.30-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.20-GHz) processor (16.50-MB cache, 12 cores, 105-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Silver 4116 2.10-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.00-GHz) processor (16.50-MB cache, 12 cores, 85-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Silver 4114 2.20-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.00-GHz) processor (13.75-MB cache, 10 cores, 85-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Silver 4112 2.60-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.00-GHz) processor (8.25-MB cache, 4 cores, 85-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Silver 4108 1.80-GHz (Turbo Boost 3.00-GHz) processor (11.00-MB cache, 8 cores, 85-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Bronze 3106 1.70-GHz processor (11.00-MB cache, 8 cores, 85-W TDP)
Intel Xeon Bronze 3104 1.70-GHz processor (8.25-MB cache, 6 cores, 85-W TDP)
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Premium (includes audio-out [headphone]/audio-in [microphone] combo jack [with cable], drive light, memory card reader [select
products only], power button [with cable], USB 3.x SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge, USB 3.x SuperSpeed port, USB Type-C
ports [2], and speaker [with cable])
Entry-level (includes audio-out [headphone]/audio-in [microphone] combo jack [with cable], drive light, memory card reader [select
products only], power button [with cable], USB 3.x SuperSpeed port with HP Sleep and Charge, USB 3.x SuperSpeed ports [3], and speaker
[with cable])
Networking:
Networking:
Networking:
Networking:Networking:
10-GBE Network Module Kit
Intel PRO/1000 single port GBE
Intel 1350 1-GBE PCIeG2×4 2p network interface card (NIC)
X550 10-GBE PCIeG3×4 2p NIC
X710 10-GB PCIeG3×8 2p NIC
Hard drive:
Hard drive:
Hard drive:
Hard drive:Hard drive:
4-TB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 6-Gb/s
2-TB, 7200-rpm, SATA, 6-Gb/s
1-TB, 7200-rpm, SATA 3, 6-Gb/s
500-GB, 7200-rpm, SATA 3, 6-Gb/s
500-GB, 7200-rpm, small form factor (SFF) with self-encryption (SED)
300-GB, 7200-rpm, SFF, 15K SAS 12G
Memory
Memory
Memory
MemoryMemory (dual in-line memory module [DIMM]):
64-GB, PC4-2666V-L, 2-GB×4 CL19
32-GB, PC4-2666V-R, 2-GB×4 CL19
16-GB, PC4-2666V-R, 2-GB×4 CL19
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8-GB, PC4-2666V-R, 1-GB×8 CL19
HP Solid-state drives f
HP Solid-state drives f
HP Solid-state drives f
HP Solid-state drives fHP Solid-state drives for workstations:
or workstations:
or workstations:
or workstations:or workstations:
2-TB, SATA solid-state drive
1-TB, SATA solid-state drive
512-GB, SATA SED OPAL2 solid-state drive
512-GB, SATA solid-state drive
480-GB, SATA Enterprise solid-state drive
256-GB, SATA SED OPAL2 solid-state drive
256-GB, SATA solid-state drive
240-GB, SATA Enterprise solid-state drive
HP PCIe solid state drives f
HP PCIe solid state drives f
HP PCIe solid state drives f
HP PCIe solid state drives fHP PCIe solid state drives for workstations:
or workstations:
or workstations:
or workstations:or workstations:
HP Z Turbo Drive 1-TB MLC Z8G4 solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB MLC Z8G4 solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 256-GB MLC Z8G4 solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 1-TB TLC Z8G4 solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB TLC Z8G4 solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 256-GB TLC Z8G4 solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB Z8G4 SED solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB Z8G4 SED solid-state drive
PCIe Solid State Drive Kits
PCIe Solid State Drive Kits
PCIe Solid State Drive Kits
PCIe Solid State Drive KitsPCIe Solid State Drive Kits (includes Dual M.2 solid-state drive and carrier) for workstations:
HP Z Turbo Drive 1-TB MLC Z8G4 Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB MLC Z8G4 Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 256-GB MLC Z8G4 Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 1-TB TLC Z8G4 Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB TLC Z8G4 Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 256-GB TLC Z8G4 Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB Z8G4 SED Solid-State Drive Kit
HP Z Turbo Drive 512-GB Z8G4 SED Solid-State Drive Kit
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HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro 2×512-GB PCIe solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro 2×256-GB PCIe solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro 1-TB solid-state drive
HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro 512-GB solid-state drive
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HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro 256-GB solid-state drive
Graphics cards:
Graphics cards:
Graphics cards:
Graphics cards:Graphics cards:
FirePro W2100 2GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P6000 24GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P5000 16GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P4000 8GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P2000 5GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P1000 4GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P600 2GB graphics card
NVIDIA Quadro P400 2GB graphics card
Radeon Pro WX 7100 8GB graphics card
Radeon Pro WX 3100 4GB graphics card
Computer major components 9

3
3
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outine care, SA
outine care, SA
outine care, SAoutine care, SAT
T
T
TTA drive guidelines, and
A drive guidelines, and
A drive guidelines, and
A drive guidelines, and A drive guidelines, and
disassembly prepar
disassembly prepar
disassembly prepar
disassembly prepardisassembly prepara
a
a
aation
tion
tion
tiontion
This chapter provides general service information for the computer. Adherence to the procedures and
precautions described in this chapter is essential for proper service.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system
board. The power cord must be disconnected from the power source before opening the computer to prevent
system board or component damage.
Electr
Electr
Electr
ElectrElectros
os
os
osostatic discharge in
tatic discharge in
tatic discharge in
tatic discharge intatic discharge inf
f
f
fformation
ormation
ormation
ormationormation
A sudden discharge of static electricity from your or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices nger
or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electronic device exposed to
electrostatic discharge (ESD) may not appear to be at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal aected
cycle. The device may function normally for a while, but it has been degraded in the internal layers, reducing its
life expectancy.
Networks built into many integrated circuits provide some protection, but in many cases, the discharge contains
enough power to alter device parameters or melt silicon junctions.
Generating s
Generating s
Generating s
Generating sGenerating static
tatic
tatic
tatictatic
The following table shows how humidity the electrostatic voltage levels generated by activities. aects dierent
A product can be degraded by 700 volts.
●Dierent dierent activities generate amounts of static electricity.
●Static electricity increases as humidity decreases.
Relative Humidity
Relative Humidity
Relative Humidity
Relative HumidityRelative Humidity
Event
Event
Event
EventEvent 55%
55%
55%
55%55% 40%
40%
40%
40%40% 10%
10%
10%
10%10%
Walking across carpet
Walking across vinyl oor
Motions of bench worker
Removing DIPs from plastic tube
7,500 V
3,000 V
400 V
400 V
15,000 V
5,000 V
800 V
700 V
35,000 V
12,000 V
6,000 V
2,000 V
Removing DIPs from vinyl tray
Removing DIPs from Styrofoam
Removing bubble pack from PCB
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box
2,000 V
3,500 V
7,000 V
5,000 V
4,000 V
5,000 V
20,000 V
11,000 V
11,500 V
14,500 V
26,500 V
21,000 V
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Preventing electr
Preventing electr
Preventing electr
Preventing electrPreventing electrostatic damage t
ostatic damage t
ostatic damage t
ostatic damage tostatic damage to equipment
o equipment
o equipment
o equipmento equipment
Many electronic components are sensitive to ESD. Circuitry design and structure determine the degree of
sensitivity. The following packaging and grounding precautions are necessary to prevent damage to electric
components and accessories.
●To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe containers such as tubes, bags, or boxes.
●Protect all electrostatic-sensitive parts and assemblies with conductive or approved containers
or packaging.
●Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free stations.
●Place items on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers.
●Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive component or assembly.
●Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
●Place reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies in protective packaging or conductive foam.
Personal gr
Personal gr
Personal gr
Personal grPersonal grounding methods and equipment
ounding methods and equipment
ounding methods and equipment
ounding methods and equipmentounding methods and equipment
Use the following equipment to prevent static electricity damage to equipment:
●Wrist str
Wrist str
Wrist str
Wrist strWrist straps
aps
aps
apsaps are straps with a maximum of one-megohm ± 10% resistance in the ground cords. To exible
provide proper ground, a strap must be worn snugly against bare skin. The ground cord must be connected
to the banana plug connector on the grounding mat or workstation and snugly into it.t
●Heel straps
Heel straps
Heel straps
Heel strapsHeel straps/
/
/
//T
T
T
TToe straps
oe straps
oe straps
oe strapsoe straps/Boot straps
/Boot straps
/Boot straps
/Boot straps/Boot straps can be used at standing workstations and are compatible with most
types of shoes or boots. On conductive or dissipative mats, use them on both feet with a oors oor
maximum of one-megohm ± 10% resistance between the operator and ground.
Static Shielding Pr
Static Shielding Pr
Static Shielding Pr
Static Shielding PrStatic Shielding Protection Levels
otection Levels
otection Levels
otection Levelsotection Levels
Method
Method
Method
MethodMethod Vol
Vol
Vol
VolVoltage
tage
tage
tagetage
Antistatic plastic
Carbon-loaded plastic
Metallized laminate
1,500
7,500
15,000
Gr
Gr
Gr
GrGrounding the work area
ounding the work area
ounding the work area
ounding the work areaounding the work area
To prevent static damage at the work area, observe the following precautions:
●Cover the work surface with approved static-dissipative material. Provide a wrist strap connected to
the work surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment.
●Use static-dissipative mats, foot straps, or air ionizers to give added protection.
●Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCB laminate. Handle
them only at static-free work areas.
●Turn power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test equipment.o
●Use made of static-safe materials when must directly contact dissipative surfaces.xtures xtures
●Keep work area free of nonconductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
●Use service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums, that are conductive.eld
Electrostatic discharge information 11

Recommended ma
Recommended ma
Recommended ma
Recommended maRecommended materials and equipment
terials and equipment
terials and equipment
terials and equipmentterials and equipment
The following grounding equipment is recommended to prevent electrostatic damage:
●Antistatic tape
●Antistatic smocks, aprons, or sleeve protectors
●Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
●Conductive foam
●Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of one-megohm +/- 10% resistance
●Static-dissipative table or mats with hard ties to groundoor
●Field service kits
●Static awareness labels
●Wrist straps and footwear straps providing one-megohm +/- 10% resistance
●Material handling packages
●Conductive plastic bags
●Conductive plastic tubes
●Conductive tote boxes
●Opaque shielding bags
●Transparent metallized shielding bags
●Transparent shielding tubes
Opera
Opera
Opera
OperaOperating guidelines
ting guidelines
ting guidelines
ting guidelinesting guidelines
To prevent overheating and to help prolong the life of the computer:
●Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.
●Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2 cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of
the computer and above the monitor to permit the required airow.
●Never restrict the into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes. Do not place the keyboard, airow
with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airow.
●Occasionally clean the air vents on all vented sides of the computer. Lint, dust, and other foreign matter can
block the vents and limit the Be sure to unplug the computer before cleaning the air vents.airow.
●Never operate the computer with the cover or side panel removed.
●Do not stack computers on top of each other or place computers so near each other that they are subject
to each other’s re-circulated or preheated air.
●If the computer is to be operated within a separate enclosure, intake and exhaust ventilation must be
provided on the enclosure, and the same operating guidelines listed above will still apply.
●Keep liquids away from the computer and keyboard.
●Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with any type of material.
●Install or enable power management functions of the operating system or other software, including
sleep states.
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Ro
Ro
Ro
RoRoutine care
utine care
utine care
utine careutine care
General cle
General cle
General cle
General cleGeneral cleaning safety precautions
aning safety precautions
aning safety precautions
aning safety precautionsaning safety precautions
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Never use solvents or solutions to clean the computer.ammable
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Never immerse any parts in water or cleaning solutions; apply any liquids to a clean cloth and then use
the cloth on the component.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Always unplug the computer when cleaning with liquids or damp cloths.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Always unplug the computer before cleaning the keyboard, mouse, or air vents.
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Disconnect the keyboard before cleaning it.
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Wear safety glasses equipped with side shields when cleaning the keyboard.
Cleaning the c
Cleaning the c
Cleaning the c
Cleaning the cCleaning the computer case
omputer case
omputer case
omputer caseomputer case
Follow all safety precautions in before cleaning the computer.General cleaning safety precautions on page 13
To clean the computer case, follow the procedures described below:
●To remove light stains or dirt, use plain water with a clean, lint-free cloth or swab.
●For stronger stains, use a mild dishwashing liquid diluted with water. Rinse well by wiping the surface with a
cloth or swab dampened with clear water.
●For stubborn stains, use isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol. No rinsing is needed; alcohol will evaporate quickly
without leaving a residue.
●After cleaning, always wipe the unit with a clean, lint-free cloth.
●Occasionally clean the air vents on the computer. Lint and other foreign matter can block the vents and
limit the airow.
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the keyboard
Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the keyboard
Follow all safety precautions in before cleaning the keyboard.General cleaning safety precautions on page 13
To clean the tops of the keys or the keyboard body, follow the procedures described in Cleaning the computer
case on page 13.
When cleaning debris from under the keys, review all rules in General cleaning safety precautions on page 13
before following these procedures:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Use safety glasses equipped with side shields before attempting to clean debris from under
the keys.
●Visible debris underneath or between the keys may be removed by vacuuming or shaking.
●Canned, pressurized air may be used to clean debris from under the keys. Caution should be used as too
much air pressure can dislodge lubricants applied under the wide keys.
●If you want to remove a key, use a specially designed key puller to prevent damage to the keys. This tool is
available through many electronics supply outlets.
Routine care 13

CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Never remove a wide, level key (like the space bar) from the keyboard. If these keys are
improperly removed or installed, the keyboard may not function properly.
●Cleaning under a key may be done with a swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol and then squeezed out.
Be careful not to wipe away lubricants necessary for proper key functions. Use tweezers to remove any
bers conned or dirt in areas. Allow the parts to air dry before reassembly.
Cleaning the monit
Cleaning the monit
Cleaning the monit
Cleaning the monitCleaning the monitor
or
or
oror
●Wipe the monitor screen with a towelette designed for cleaning monitors or with a clean cloth moistened
with water. Do not use sprays or aerosols directly on the screen; the liquid may seep into the housing and
damage a component. Never use solvents or ammable liquids on the monitor.
●To clean the monitor body follow the procedures in Cleaning the computer case on page 13.
Service consider
Service consider
Service consider
Service considerService considerations
ations
ations
ationsations
Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during the disassembly and assembly
of the computer.
T
T
T
TTools and software requiremen
ools and software requiremen
ools and software requiremen
ools and software requiremenools and software requirements
ts
ts
tsts
To service the computer, you need the following:
●Diagnostics software
●Flat-bladed screwdriver (may sometimes be used in place of a Torx screwdriver)
●Phillips #2 screwdriver
●Torx30 screwdriver
●Torx15 screwdriver
Screws
Screws
Screws
ScrewsScrews
The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. They may have standard or metric threads and may
be of lengths. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. HP dierent
strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with the part that was removed, then
returned to their proper locations.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: As each subassembly is removed from the computer, it should be placed away from the work area to
prevent damage.
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Cables and c
Cables and c
Cables and c
Cables and cCables and connectors
onnectors
onnectors
onnectorsonnectors
Most cables used throughout the unit are cables. These cables must be handled with care to avoid at, exible
damage. Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from
the connector. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending or twisting
the cables, and ensure that the cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts
being removed or replaced.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When servicing this computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper location during
the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
Hard Drives
Hard Drives
Hard Drives
Hard DrivesHard Drives
Handle hard drives as delicate, precision components, avoiding all physical shock and vibration. This applies to
failed drives as well as replacement spares.
●If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and
label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”
●Do not remove hard drives from the shipping package for storage. Keep hard drives in their protective
packaging until they are actually mounted in the computer.
●Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
●If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, turn the computer. Do not remove a hard drive while o
the computer is on or in standby mode.
●Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid
touching the connector.
●Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
●Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or products that have magnetic such elds
as monitors or speakers.
Lithium coin cel
Lithium coin cel
Lithium coin cel
Lithium coin celLithium coin cell battery
l battery
l battery
l batteryl battery
The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum lifetime of
about three years.
See the appropriate removal and replacement chapter for the chassis you are working on in this guide for
instructions on the replacement procedures.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! This computer contains a lithium battery. There is a risk of and chemical burn if the battery is re
handled improperly. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, dispose in water or or re,
expose it to temperatures higher than 140ºF (60ºC). Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of together with general household
waste. In order to forward them for recycling or proper disposal, please use the public collection system or
return them to HP.
Service considerations 15

SA
SA
SA
SASAT
T
T
TTA hard drives
A hard drives
A hard drives
A hard drivesA hard drives
Serial A
Serial A
Serial A
Serial ASerial AT
T
T
TTA Hard Drive Characteristics
A Hard Drive Characteristics
A Hard Drive Characteristics
A Hard Drive CharacteristicsA Hard Drive Characteristics
Number of pins/conductors in data cable 7/7
Number of pins in power cable 15
Maximum data cable length 39.37 in (100 cm)
Data interface voltage 400-700 mVdierential
Drive voltages 3.3 V, 5 V, 12 V
Jumpers for drive N/Aconguring
Data transfer rate 6.0 Gb/s
SMAR
SMAR
SMAR
SMARSMART A
T A
T A
T AT AT
T
T
TTA drives
A drives
A drives
A drivesA drives
The Self Monitoring Analysis and Recording Technology (SMART) ATA drives for HP personal computers have
built-in drive failure prediction that warns the user or network administrator of an impending failure (crash) of
the hard drive. The SMART drive tracks fault prediction and failure indication parameters such as reallocated
sector count, spin retry count, and calibration retry count. If the drive determines that a failure is imminent, it
generates a fault alert.
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4
4
4
44 Remo
Remo
Remo
RemoRemoval and repl
val and repl
val and repl
val and replval and replacemen
acemen
acemen
acemenacement pr
t pr
t pr
t prt procedure
ocedure
ocedure
ocedureocedures
s
s
ss
Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this chapter is essential for proper service. After
completing all necessary removal and replacement procedures, run the Diagnostics utility to verify that all
components operate properly.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Not all features listed in this guide are available on all computers.
Prepara
Prepara
Prepara
PreparaPreparation f
tion f
tion f
tion ftion for disassembly
or disassembly
or disassembly
or disassemblyor disassembly
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Voltage is always present on the system board when the computer is plugged into an active
AC outlet. To avoid possible personal injury and damage to the equipment the power cord should be
disconnected from the computer and/or the AC outlet before opening the computer.
See Routine care, SATA drive guidelines, and disassembly preparation on page 10 for initial safety procedures.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB drives, from the computer.ash
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Turn the computer properly through the operating system, then turn any external devices.o o
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Turn the computer before disconnecting any cables.o
Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is
plugged into an active AC outlet. In some systems the cooling fans are on even when the computer is in
the “Standby,” or “Suspend” modes. The power cord should always be disconnected before servicing a unit.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: During disassembly, label each cable as you remove it, noting its position and routing. Keep all screws
with the removed components.
Preparation for disassembly 17

T
T
T
TTop c
op c
op c
op cop cover
over
over
overover
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Position the computer in the upright position with the right side toward you.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Release the two tabs on the rear panel from the computer.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Swing the rear edge of the top cover away from the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Remove the top cover .
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Remove the top cover.
Reverse this procedure to install the top cover.
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Fr
Fr
Fr
FrFront bezel
ont bezel
ont bezel
ont bezelont bezel
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Position the computer on its right side with the bottom toward you.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Release the two tabs on the bottom of the front bezel from the computer.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Swing the bottom edge of the front bezel away from the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Remove the front bezel .
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Remove the front bezel.
Reverse this procedure to install the front bezel.
Front bezel 19

Right panel
Right panel
Right panel
Right panelRight panel
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Position the computer with the right side toward you.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Remove the two Torx15 M3.3×7.0 screws that secure the right panel to the computer.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Remove the right panel by swinging the right edge away from the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
Reverse this procedure to install the right panel.
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P
P
P
PPower supply
ower supply
ower supply
ower supplyower supply
Follow these steps to remove the power supply:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Position the computer with the rear panel toward you.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Press down and hold the power supply release latch .
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Remove the power supply by sliding it out of the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
To test the power supply:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove the power supply from the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Connect the power cord to the wall outlet.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Connect power cord to the power supply .
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the power supply fans turn on and the built-in self-test (BIST) light illuminates, the power supply is
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2) (3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
good and the power supply does not need to be replaced.
To install the power supply, slide it into the computer until it latches into place.
Power supply 21

S
S
S
SSt
t
t
ttorage de
orage de
orage de
orage deorage device
vice
vice
vicevice
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel (see ).Access panel on page 22
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Release the drive cage door by swinging it open.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Remove the drive cage from the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Separate the drive cage retention arms from the storage device, making sure the retention pins fully
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1) (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
release from the device.
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Remove the storage device from the drive cage.
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
Reverse this procedure to install the storage device.
Storage device 23

Interior c
Interior c
Interior c
Interior cInterior covers
overs
overs
oversovers
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel (see ).Access panel on page 22
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Position the computer on its right side with the bottom toward you.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Use the interior upper cover release latch to swing the interior upper cover up and back until it rests
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1) (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
at angle.
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Remove the interior upper cover .
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Use the interior lower cover release latch to swing the interior lower cover up and back until it rests
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1) (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
at angle.
7.
7.
7.
7.7. Remove the interior lower cover .
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
Reverse this procedure to install the interior upper cover and interior lower cover.
24 Chapter 4 Removal and replacement procedures

Rear f
Rear f
Rear f
Rear fRear fan
an
an
anan
Follow these steps to remove the rear fan:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel (see ).Access panel on page 22
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Remove the interior upper cover (see Interior covers on page 24).
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Release the two upper retention clips that secure the rear fan to the computer chassis.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Slide the rear fan away from the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Lift the rear fan as far as the rear fan cable allows.
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
7.
7.
7.
7.7. Disconnect the rear fan cable from the system board.
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)(4)
8.
8.
8.
8.8. Remove the rear fan.
Reverse this procedure to install the rear fan.
Rear fan 25

Internal PCIe br
Internal PCIe br
Internal PCIe br
Internal PCIe brInternal PCIe bracket
acket
acket
acketacket
Follow these steps to remove the internal PCIe bracket:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel (see ).Access panel on page 22
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Remove the interior upper cover and interior lower cover (see Interior covers on page 24).
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Release the retention tab that secures the internal PCIe bracket to the computer.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Release the internal PCIe bracket by sliding it to the left.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Remove the internal PCIe bracket .
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
Reverse this procedure to install the internal PCIe bracket.
Internal PCIe bracket 27

Memory fan
Memory fan
Memory fan
Memory fanMemory fan
Follow these steps to remove the memory fan:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17), and then remove the
following components:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Access panel (see Access panel on page 22)
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Interior upper cover (see Interior covers on page 24)
c.
c.
c.
c.c. Internal PCIe bracket (see Internal PCIe bracket on page 27)
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Release the two retention clips that secure the memory fan to the computer.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Tilt the memory fan away from the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Lift the memory fan as far as the memory fan cable allows.
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Disconnect the memory fan cable from the system board.
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)(4)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Remove the memory fan.
Reverse this procedure to install the memory fan.
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I/
I/
I/
I/I/O assembly
O assembly
O assembly
O assemblyO assembly
Follow these steps to remove the I/O assembly:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17), and then remove the
following components:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Access panel (see Access panel on page 22)
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Interior upper cover (see )Interior covers on page 24
c.
c.
c.
c.c. Internal PCIe bracket (see Internal PCIe bracket on page 27)
d.
d.
d.
d.d. Memory fan (see Memory fan on page 28)
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Disconnect the I/O front audio cable from the system board.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Disconnect the I/O assembly UI cable from the I/O assembly.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Disconnect the I/O assembly USB cable from the I/O assembly.
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Disconnect the I/O assembly memory card reader cable from the I/O assembly.
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)(4)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Disconnect the I/O assembly FIOUI-Premium (OClink) cable from the I/O assembly.
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)(5)
7.
7.
7.
7.7. Release the I/O assembly by lifting up on the drive release bar .
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
I/O assembly 29

8.
8.
8.
8.8. Remove the I/O assembly .
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
Reverse this procedure to install the I/O assembly.
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Fr
Fr
Fr
FrFront card guide and f
ont card guide and f
ont card guide and f
ont card guide and font card guide and fans
ans
ans
ansans
Follow these steps to remove the front card guide and fans:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel (see ).Access panel on page 22
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Remove the interior upper cover and interior lower cover (see Interior covers on page 24).
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Disconnect the cables from the placeholder sockets on the front card guide and fans housing.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Release the two retention clips that secure the front card guide and fans to the computer.
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Tilt the front card guide and fans away from the computer.
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
7.
7.
7.
7.7. Lift the front card guide and fans as far as the front card guide and fans cable allows.
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)(4)
8.
8.
8.
8.8. Disconnect the front card guide and fans cables from the system board.
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)(5)
9.
9.
9.
9.9. Remove the front card guide and fans.
Reverse this procedure to install the front card guide and fans.
Front card guide and fans 31

System bo
System bo
System bo
System boSystem board
ard
ard
ardard
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The system board spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Follow these steps to remove the system board:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17), and then remove the
following components:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Access panel (see Access panel on page 22)
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Interior upper cover and interior lower cover (see Interior covers on page 24)
c.
c.
c.
c.c. Rear fan (see )Rear fan on page 25
d.
d.
d.
d.d. Internal PCIe bracket (see )Internal PCIe bracket on page 27
e.
e.
e.
e.e. Memory fan (see )Memory fan on page 28
f.
f.
f.
f.f. Front card guide and fans (see Front card guide and fans on page 31)
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: When replacing the system board, be sure that the heat sink (see Heat sink on page 34) is
removed from the defective system board and installed on the replacement system board.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Disconnect the following cables from the system board:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1) Power supply P3 cable
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2) Front audio cable
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3) Power supply P2 cable
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)(4) Power supply P4 cable
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)(5) USB cable
(6)
(6)
(6)
(6)(6) FUI cable
(7)
(7)
(7)
(7)(7) Power supply P1 cable
(8)
(8)
(8)
(8)(8) Drive SATA cables (up to 8 locations)
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3.
3.
3.
3.3. Use the plastic handle to slide the system board away from the computer rear chassis, and then
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1) (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
remove the system board.
Reverse this procedure to install the system board.
System board 33

Hea
Hea
Hea
HeaHeat sink
t sink
t sink
t sinkt sink
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The heat sink spare part kit includes replacement thermal material.
Follow these steps to remove the heat sink:
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: When replacing the heat sink, be sure that the processor (see Processor on page 35) is removed from
the defective heat sink and installed on the replacement heat sink.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 17).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel (see ).Access panel on page 22
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Remove the interior upper cover and interior lower cover (see Interior covers on page 24).
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Disconnect the heat sink fan cable from the system board.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: The heat sink captive screws must be loosened and tightened in the sequence indicated on the
label on the heat sink. Failure to follow this sequence can result in damage to the heat sink, the processor,
and the system board.
5.
5.
5.
5.5. In the sequence indicated on the label on the heat sink, loosen the four slotted Torx30 captive screws (2)
(2)
(2)
(2) (2)
that secure the heat sink to the computer.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: The processor is attached to the bottom of the heat sink. When the heat sink is removed, it is
recommended that the heat sink be left resting upside down, with the processor resting on top of the heat
sink. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to the processor.
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Remove the heat sink .
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3)
Reverse this procedure to install the heat sink.
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CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When installing the processor into the processor holder, make sure the corner of the processor with
the triangle icon is aligned with the corner of the processor holder with the triangle icon , and the notches
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1) (2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
(3)
(3)
(3)
(3)(3) in the processor are aligned with the ribs on the processor holder clips. When installing the processor and
(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)(4)
processor holder onto the heat sink, make sure the corner of the processor holder with the triangle icon is
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
aligned with the corner of the heat sink with the triangle icon . Failure to follow this caution can result in
(5)
(5)
(5)
(5)(5)
damage to the processor and system board and system failure.
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5
5
5
55 C
C
C
CComputer Setup (F10) Utility
omputer Setup (F10) Utility
omputer Setup (F10) Utility
omputer Setup (F10) Utilityomputer Setup (F10) Utility
C
C
C
CComputer Setup (F10) Utilities
omputer Setup (F10) Utilities
omputer Setup (F10) Utilities
omputer Setup (F10) Utilitiesomputer Setup (F10) Utilities
Use Computer Setup (F10) Utility to do the following:
●Change settings from the defaults or restore the settings to default values.
●View the system including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, conguration,
communications, and input devices.
●Modify the boot order of bootable devices such as hard drives, optical drives, or USB media devices.ash
●Establish an Ownership Tag, the text of which is displayed each time the system is turned on or restarted.
●Enter the Asset Tag or property number assigned by the company to this computer.identication
●Enable the power-on password prompt during system restarts (warm boots) as well as during power-on.
●Establish an administrator password that controls access to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility and
the settings described in this section.
●Establish minimum requirements for valid passwords, including length and required types of characters.
●Secure integrated I/O functionality, including the serial, USB, or audio, or embedded NIC, so that they
cannot be used until they are unsecured.
●Enable or disable types of boot sources.dierent
●Congure features such as Secure Boot, power management, virtualization support, and language and
keyboard type used in Setup and POST.
●Replicate the system setup by saving system information on a USB device and restoring it on conguration
one or more computers.
●Enable or disable DriveLock security or securely erase a hard drive (when supported by drive).
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Using C
Using C
Using C
Using CUsing Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
omputer Setup (F10) Utilities
omputer Setup (F10) Utilities
omputer Setup (F10) Utilitiesomputer Setup (F10) Utilities
Computer Setup can be accessed only by turning the computer on or restarting the system. To access
the Computer Setup Utilities menu, complete the following steps:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Repeatedly press when the monitor light comes on to access the utility.F10
You can also press to a menu that allows you to access options available at startup, including Esc dierent
the Computer Setup utility.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: If you do not press at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again F10
repeatedly press when the monitor light comes on to access the utility.F10
3.
3.
3.
3.3. A choice of four headings appears in the Computer Setup Utilities menu: Main, Security, Advanced, and UEFI
Drivers.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Use the arrow (left and right) keys to select the appropriate heading. Use the arrow (up and down) keys to
select the option you want, then press . To return to the Computer Setup Utilities menu, press .Enter Esc
5.
5.
5.
5.5. To apply and save changes, select > .
Main
Main
Main
MainMain Save Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Save Changes and ExitSave Changes and Exit
●If you have made changes that you do not want applied, select Ignore Change
Ignore Change
Ignore Change
Ignore ChangeIgnore Changes and Exit
s and Exit
s and Exit
s and Exits and Exit.
●To restore settings from the Advanced and Main menus to original values, select Apply F
Apply F
Apply F
Apply FApply Factory
actory
actory
actory actory
Defaul
Defaul
Defaul
DefaulDefaults and Exit
ts and Exit
ts and Exit
ts and Exitts and Exit.
●To restore settings from the Advanced and Main menus to those previously saved by Save Custom
Save Custom
Save Custom
Save Custom Save Custom
Defaul
Defaul
Defaul
DefaulDefaults
ts
ts
tsts Apply Custom Defaul
Apply Custom Defaul
Apply Custom Defaul
Apply Custom DefaulApply Custom Defaults and Exit
ts and Exit
ts and Exit
ts and Exitts and Exit, select . If no custom defaults have been saved, then factory
defaults are used.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Settings in the menu are not by
Security
Security
Security
SecuritySecurity modied Apply Defaul
Apply Defaul
Apply Defaul
Apply DefaulApply Defaults
ts
ts
tsts. Those values are reset by
Rest
Rest
Rest
RestRestore Security Settings to Defaul
ore Security Settings to Defaul
ore Security Settings to Defaul
ore Security Settings to Defaulore Security Settings to Default
t
t
tt at the bottom of the menu.
Security
Security
Security
SecuritySecurity
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Not all settings shown in the following sections are available for all models
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Do NOT turn the computer power OFF while the BIOS is saving the Computer Setup (F10) changes
because the settings could become corrupted. It is safe to turn the computer only after exiting the F10 Setup o
screen.
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Computer Setup–Main
Computer Setup–Main
Computer Setup–Main
Computer Setup–MainComputer Setup–Main
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware specic conguration.
T
T
T
TTable 5-1
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Computer Setup—Main
Computer Setup—Main
Computer Setup—Main Computer Setup—Main
Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription
System Informa
System Informa
System Informa
System InformaSystem Information
tion
tion
tiontion Lists all information in following list if Advanced Sys
Advanced Sys
Advanced Sys
Advanced SysAdvanced System Information
tem Information
tem Information
tem Informationtem Information is selected. Lists smaller subset if Basic
Basic
Basic
Basic Basic
System Informa
System Informa
System Informa
System InformaSystem Information
tion
tion
tiontion is selected.
●Product name
●Installed memory size
●Processor type
●Processor cache size (L1/L2/L3)
●Processor speed
●MicroCode Revision
●Processor Stepping
●DIMM size (for each installed module)
●System BIOS version
●ME Firmware version (Intel only)
●Video BIOS version
●Super I/O Firmware version
●Born On Date
●Serial Number
●SKU number
●UUID (Universally Unique Identier)
●Asset Tracking Number
●Feature Byte
●Build ID
●Product Family
●System Board ID
●System Board CT
●USB Type-C Controller(s) versionrmware
●Integrated MAC Address
System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics
System Diagnostics
System DiagnosticsSystem Diagnostics If the hard drive has the HP Advanced Diagnostics installed, the application will launch. If HP Advanced
Diagnostics is not installed, then a basic version built into the BIOS will provide the capability to perform
the following functions:
●Memory Test
●Hard Drive Check
●Language
Update System BIOS
Update System BIOS
Update System BIOS
Update System BIOSUpdate System BIOS Lets you update the system BIOS from www.hp.com or another network server, from a removable USB drive,
or from a located on the hard drive.le
●‘Check HP.com for BIOS Updates’ or ‘Check the Network for BIOS Updates’
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Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription
The string that appears here depends on the setting in ‘BIOS Update Preferences’.
●Lock BIOS Version
If this option is checked, the system is locked to the current BIOS version and updates are not allowed.
●BIOS Update Preferences
Allows the administrator to select the source of network updates (www.hp.com or another network
server) and allows conguration of a periodic check for updates, including policies for:
■Check for updates and prompt the user to accept or reject the update at that time
■Check for updates and install all new versions
■Check for updates and install only new versions marked important
●Network SettingsConguration
●Update BIOS Using Local Media
Lets you access on either USB storage or the hard drive. The HP BIOS Update and Recovery les
application included in BIOS Softpaqs at www.hp.com will copy the BIOS to the correct location on le
the hard drive or USB device.
System IDs
System IDs
System IDs
System IDsSystem IDs Lets you set the following values:
●Asset Tracking Number
●Ownership Tag
Replicated Setup
Replicated Setup
Replicated Setup
Replicated SetupReplicated Setup Backup current settings t
Backup current settings t
Backup current settings t
Backup current settings tBackup current settings to USB device
o USB device
o USB device
o USB deviceo USB device
Saves system to a formatted USB media device.conguration ash
Restore curren
Restore curren
Restore curren
Restore currenRestore current settings from USB device
t settings from USB device
t settings from USB device
t settings from USB devicet settings from USB device
Restores system from a USB media device.conguration ash
Save Custom Def
Save Custom Def
Save Custom Def
Save Custom DefSave Custom Defaults
aults
aults
aultsaults Saves the current system settings as the custom default set.conguration
Apply Custom Def
Apply Custom Def
Apply Custom Def
Apply Custom DefApply Custom Defaults
aults
aults
aults aults
and Exit
and Exit
and Exit
and Exitand Exit
Applies the custom default settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to options in
the menu.
Security
Security
Security
SecuritySecurity
Apply F
Apply F
Apply F
Apply FApply Factory Defaul
actory Defaul
actory Defaul
actory Defaulactory Defaults and
ts and
ts and
ts and ts and
Exit
Exit
Exit
ExitExit
Restores the factory system settings to the computer after rebooting. Does not apply to conguration
options in the menu.
Security
Security
Security
SecuritySecurity
Ignore Changes and Exit
Ignore Changes and Exit
Ignore Changes and Exit
Ignore Changes and ExitIgnore Changes and Exit Exits Computer Setup without applying or saving any changes.
Save Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Save Changes and Exit
Save Changes and ExitSave Changes and Exit Saves changes to current system exits Computer Setup, and reboots.conguration,
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Computer Setup—Security
Computer Setup—Security
Computer Setup—Security
Computer Setup—SecurityComputer Setup—Security
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware specic conguration.
T
T
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TTable 5-2
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Computer Setup—Security
Computer Setup—Security
Computer Setup—Security Computer Setup—Security
Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription
Create BIOS Adminis
Create BIOS Adminis
Create BIOS Adminis
Create BIOS AdminisCreate BIOS Administrator
trator
trator
trator trator
Password
Password
Password
PasswordPassword
Lets you set and enable a BIOS administrator password, which includes the following privileges:
●Manage other BIOS users
●Full access to BIOS policy and settings
●Unlock the computer when other BIOS users fail the preboot authentication.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Creating a BIOS user disables the Fast Boot option.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: If the password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, update the BIOS, and make
changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Change BIOS Administrat
Change BIOS Administrat
Change BIOS Administrat
Change BIOS AdministratChange BIOS Administrator
or
or
or or
Password
Password
Password
PasswordPassword (This selection is
active only if a BIOS
administrator password is
set.)
Lets you change the BIOS administrator password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
Password P
Password P
Password P
Password PPassword Policies
olicies
olicies
oliciesolicies Let you set the guidelines for a valid password. Options include:
●Password minimum length
●Requires at least one symbol
●Requires at least one number
●Requires at least one upper case character
●Requires at least one lower case character
●Allow spaces
Clear Pas
Clear Pas
Clear Pas
Clear PasClear Password Jumper
sword Jumper
sword Jumper
sword Jumpersword Jumper
Select ‘Honor’ to allow or ‘Ignore’ to not allow the absence of the password jumper to clear the passwords at
boot up. Default is ‘Honor’.
Security
Security
Security
Security Security TPM Embedded Security
TPM Embedded Security
TPM Embedded Security
TPM Embedded SecurityTPM Embedded Security
Conguration
Conguration
Conguration
CongurationConguration
●TPM Device
TPM Device
TPM Device
TPM DeviceTPM Device
Lets you set the Trusted Platform Module as available or hidden.
●Clear TPM
Clear TPM
Clear TPM
Clear TPMClear TPM
Select to reset the TPM to an unowned state. After the TPM is cleared, it is also turned To o.
temporarily suspend TPM operations, turn the TPM instead of clearing it.o
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Clearing the TPM resets it to factory defaults and turns it You will lose all created keys o.
and data protected by those keys.
BIOS Sure Start
BIOS Sure Start
BIOS Sure Start
BIOS Sure StartBIOS Sure Start
●Verify Boot Bl
Verify Boot Bl
Verify Boot Bl
Verify Boot BlVerify Boot Block on every Boot
ock on every Boot
ock on every Boot
ock on every Bootock on every Boot
Select to check validity of boot block region each boot. If not selected, boot block region will be
validated on power cycles.
●Data Reco
Data Reco
Data Reco
Data RecoData Recovery Policy
very Policy
very Policy
very Policyvery Policy
Select ‘Automatic’ or ‘Manual’ to set data recovery policy. ‘Manual’ lets you select whether or not to
execute recovery of a corrupted region if it is detected.
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Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription
Create BIOS P
Create BIOS P
Create BIOS P
Create BIOS PCreate BIOS Power
ower
ower
owerower-On
-On
-On
-On -On
Password
Password
Password
PasswordPassword
Lets you set and enable a BIOS power-on password. The power-on password prompt appears after a power
cycle or reboot. If the user does not enter the correct power-on password, the unit will not boot.
Change BIOS Power
Change BIOS Power
Change BIOS Power
Change BIOS PowerChange BIOS Power-On
-On
-On
-On -On
Password
Password
Password
PasswordPassword (This selection is
active only if a BIOS
power-on password is set.)
Lets you change the BIOS power-on password.
You must know the current password to be able to change it.
DriveLock
DriveLock
DriveLock
DriveLockDriveLock Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for hard drives. When this feature is enabled,
the user is prompted to provide one of the DriveLock passwords during POST. If neither is successfully
entered, the hard drive will remain inaccessible until one of the passwords is successfully provided during a
subsequent cold-boot sequence.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: This selection will only appear when at least one drive that supports the DriveLock feature is
attached to the system.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Be aware that these settings take place immediately. A save is not necessary.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Be sure to document the DriveLock password. Losing a DriveLock password will render a drive
permanently locked.
After you select a drive, the following options are available:
Set DriveLock Master P
Set DriveLock Master P
Set DriveLock Master P
Set DriveLock Master PSet DriveLock Master Password
assword
assword
asswordassword. Sets the drive’s master password but does not enable DriveLock.
Enable DriveLock
Enable DriveLock
Enable DriveLock
Enable DriveLockEnable DriveLock. Sets the drive’s user password and enables DriveLock.
Secure Erase
Secure Erase
Secure Erase
Secure EraseSecure Erase Lets you select a hard drive to completely erase.
Once a hard drive has been erased with a program that utilizes Secure Erase commands, no rmware le
recovery program, partition recovery program, or other data recovery method will be able to extract data
from the drive.
Save/Restore MBR o
Save/Restore MBR o
Save/Restore MBR o
Save/Restore MBR oSave/Restore MBR of
f
f
f f
the system hard drive
the system hard drive
the system hard drive
the system hard drivethe system hard drive
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Windows 10 systems are generally not formatted to include an MBR. Instead they use GUID Partition
Table (GPT) format, which better supports large hard drives.
Enabling this feature will save the Master Boot Record (MBR) of the system hard drive. If the MBR gets
changed, the user will be prompted to restore the MBR. Default is disabled.
The MBR contains information needed to successfully boot from a disk and to access the data stored on
the disk. Master Boot Record Security may prevent unintentional or malicious changes to the MBR, such as
those caused by some viruses or by the incorrect use of certain disk utilities. It also allows you to recover
the "last known good" MBR, should changes to the MBR be detected when the system is restarted.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Most operating systems control access to the MBR of the current bootable disk; the BIOS cannot
prevent changes that may occur while the operating system is running.
Restores the backup Master Boot Record to the current bootable disk. Default is disabled.
Only appears if all of the following conditions are true:
●MBR security is enabled
●A backup copy of the MBR has been previously saved
●The current bootable disk is the same disk from which the backup copy was saved
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Restoring a previously saved MBR after a disk utility or operating system has the MBR, modied
may cause the data on the disk to become inaccessible. Only restore a previously saved MBR if you are
condent that the current bootable disk's MBR has been corrupted or infected with a virus.
Smart Cover
Smart Cover
Smart Cover
Smart CoverSmart Cover Cover L
Cover L
Cover L
Cover LCover Lock
ock
ock
ockock (Lock/Unlock)
Default is ‘Unlock’.
Cover Remo
Cover Remo
Cover Remo
Cover RemoCover Removal Sensor
val Sensor
val Sensor
val Sensorval Sensor (Disabled/Notify user/Administrator password)
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Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription
Lets you disable the cover sensor or what action is taken if the computer cover was removed. congure
Default is ‘Disabled’.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Notify user
Notify user
Notify user
Notify userNotify user alerts the user with a POST error on the boot after the sensor detects removal of rst
the cover. If the password is set, Administr
Administr
Administr
AdministrAdministrator P
ator P
ator P
ator Pator Password
assword
assword
assword assword requires that the password be entered to boot
the computer if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed.
System Management
System Management
System Management
System Management System Management
Command
Command
Command
CommandCommand
Allows authorized personnel to reset security settings during a service event. Default is enabled.
Restore Security Settings
Restore Security Settings
Restore Security Settings
Restore Security Settings Restore Security Settings
to Defaul
to Defaul
to Defaul
to Defaulto Default
t
t
tt
This action resets security devices, clears BIOS passwords (not including DriveLock), and restores settings in
the to factory defaults.
Security menu
Security menu
Security menu
Security menuSecurity menu
Computer Setup—Adv
Computer Setup—Adv
Computer Setup—Adv
Computer Setup—AdvComputer Setup—Advanced
anced
anced
ancedanced
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
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TE:TE: Support for Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware specic conguration.
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Computer Setup—Advanced ( Computer Setup—Advanced (f
f
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ffor advanced users)
or advanced users)
or advanced users)
or advanced users)or advanced users)
Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Heading
Heading
Heading
HeadingHeading
Display Language
Display Language
Display Language
Display LanguageDisplay Language Lets you select the language of the menus in F10 Setup and the keyboard layout.
Scheduled Power
Scheduled Power
Scheduled Power
Scheduled PowerScheduled Power-On
-On
-On
-On-On This feature wakes the system up from a powered state at a date and time.o specied
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot OptionsBoot Options Select the devices that the computer can boot from, as well as other options, including:
●Startup Menu Delay(sec). Enabling this feature will add a delay to the POST process. One user-specied
purpose for the delay is to provide additional time to activate hotkeys such as for the Startup Menu Esc
or for Computer Setup.F10
●Fast Boot. Default is enabled.
●CD-ROM Boot. Default is enabled.
●Network (PXE) Boot. Default is enabled.
●Prompt on Memory Size Change. Default is enabled.
●Prompt on Fixed Storage Change. Default is disabled.
●After Power Loss. Default is Power O.
■Power the computer to remain powered when power is restored.o—causes o
■Power on—causes the computer to power on automatically as soon as power is restored.
■Previous state—causes the computer to power on automatically as soon as power is restored, if
it was on when power was lost.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: If the system is to ‘Power On from Keyboard Ports’ (see Power Management congured
Options), then this setting is forced to ‘Power On’.
●Audio Alerts During Boot. Default is enabled. When disabled, most audible beeps from errors, warnings,
and password prompts during boot up are suppressed.
●UEFI Boot Order.
Default is enabled. Specify the order in which UEFI boot sources (such as a internal hard drive, USB hard
drive, USB optical drive, or internal optical drive) are checked for a bootable operating system image.
UEFI boot sources always have precedence over legacy boot sources.
●Legacy Boot Order
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Option
Option
Option
OptionOption Heading
Heading
Heading
HeadingHeading
Specify the order in which legacy boot sources (such as a network interface card, internal hard drive,
USB optical drive, or internal optical drive) are checked for a bootable operating system image.
Specify the order of attached hard drives. The hard drive in the order will have priority in the boot rst
sequence and will be recognized as drive C (if any devices are attached).
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: To drag a device to a preferred place, press .Enter
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: MS-DOS drive lettering assignments may not apply after a non-MS-DOS operating system has
started.
Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boo
Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boo
Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boo
Shortcut to Temporarily Override BooShortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
t Order
t Order
t Ordert Order
To boot from a device other than the default device in Boot Order, restart the computer
one time
one time
one time
one timeone time specied
and press (to access the Startup menu) and then (Boot Menu), or only (skipping the Startup menu) Esc F9 F9
when the monitor light illuminates. After POST is completed, a list of bootable devices is displayed. Use
the arrow keys to select the preferred bootable device and press . The computer then boots from Enter
the selected non-default device for this one time.
Secure Boot
Secure Boot
Secure Boot
Secure Boot Secure Boot Legacy Support and Secure Boot
Legacy Support and Secure Boot
Legacy Support and Secure Boot
Legacy Support and Secure Boot Legacy Support and Secure Boot
Conguration
Conguration
Conguration
CongurationConguration Congure
Congure
Congure
CongureCongure
Legacy Support – Lets you turn all legacy support on the computer, including booting to DOS, running o
legacy graphics cards, booting to legacy devices, and so on.
Secure Boot – Lets you make sure an operating system is legitimate before booting to it, making your
operating system resistant to malicious from preboot to full operating system booting, modication
preventing attacks. UEFI and Windows Secure Boot only allow code signed by pre-approved digital rmware
certicates rmware to run during the and operating system boot process. Default is ‘Legacy Support
Disable and Secure Boot Disable’ for non-Windows Default is ‘Legacy Support Disable and congurations.
Secure Boot Enable’ for Windows 10 and later congurations.
Secure Boot Key Management
Secure Boot Key Management
Secure Boot Key Management
Secure Boot Key ManagementSecure Boot Key Management
Lets you manage the custom key settings.
Clear Secure Boot Keys
Clear Secure Boot Keys
Clear Secure Boot Keys
Clear Secure Boot KeysClear Secure Boot Keys
Lets you delete any previously loaded custom boot keys. Clearing keys will disable secure boot. Default is
disabled.
Reset Secure Boot keys t
Reset Secure Boot keys t
Reset Secure Boot keys t
Reset Secure Boot keys tReset Secure Boot keys to factory defaul
o factory defaul
o factory defaul
o factory defaulo factory defaults
ts
ts
tsts
Default is disabled.
Enable MS UEFI CA key
Enable MS UEFI CA key
Enable MS UEFI CA key
Enable MS UEFI CA keyEnable MS UEFI CA key
Disabling this setting alters the Secure Boot key list to further restrict the allowed software components. Set
this option to ‘disable’ to support Device Guard.
System Options
System Options
System Options
System OptionsSystem Options Stor
Stor
Stor
Stor Storage Control
age Control
age Control
age Controlage Controller for RAID
ler for RAID
ler for RAID
ler for RAIDler for RAID
Congure
Congure
Congure
CongureCongure (enable/disable)
Lets you enable onboard RAID. If the boot drive is an SED hard drive or solid-state drive, the default is AHCI.
Otherwise, the default is enabled.
POST Pr
POST Pr
POST Pr
POST PrPOST Prompt for RAID
ompt for RAID
ompt for RAID
ompt for RAID ompt for RAID Conguration
Conguration
Conguration
CongurationConguration
When disabled, the prompt for ‘RAID option ROM’ in legacy mode is suppressed.
Virtualization Technology (VT
Virtualization Technology (VT
Virtualization Technology (VT
Virtualization Technology (VTVirtualization Technology (VTx)
x)
x)
x)x)
Controls the virtualization features of the processor. Changing this setting requires turning the computer o
and then back on. Default is disabled.
Virtualization Technology f
Virtualization Technology f
Virtualization Technology f
Virtualization Technology fVirtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VTd)
or Directed I/O (VTd)
or Directed I/O (VTd)
or Directed I/O (VTd)or Directed I/O (VTd)
Controls virtualization DMA remapping features of the chipset. Changing this setting requires turning
the computer and then back on. Default is disabled.o
PCI Express Sl
PCI Express Sl
PCI Express Sl
PCI Express SlPCI Express Slot x
ot x
ot x
ot xot x (enable/disable)
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Option
Option
OptionOption Heading
Heading
Heading
HeadingHeading
Lets you disable individual expansion slots.
All
All
All
AllAllow PCIe/PCI SERR# Interrupt
ow PCIe/PCI SERR# Interrupt
ow PCIe/PCI SERR# Interrupt
ow PCIe/PCI SERR# Interruptow PCIe/PCI SERR# Interrupt (enable/disable)
Allows PCI devices to report PCI/PCIe System Error signals, such as address parity errors, data parity errors,
and critical errors other than parity. Default is enabled.
Power Butt
Power Butt
Power Butt
Power ButtPower Button Override
on Override
on Override
on Overrideon Override (disable/4 sec/15 sec)
Lets you disable or enable and select the number of seconds you have to hold down the power button for it
to force the system to power Default is ‘4 sec’.o.
Built
Built
Built
BuiltBuilt-In Device Options
-In Device Options
-In Device Options
-In Device Options-In Device Options Embedded LAN Contr
Embedded LAN Contr
Embedded LAN Contr
Embedded LAN ContrEmbedded LAN Controller
oller
oller
olleroller
Select to show the device in the operating system. Default is enabled.
Wake On LAN
Wake On LAN
Wake On LAN
Wake On LANWake On LAN
Lets you either disable the Wake On LAN feature, or where the computer boots, including congure
the network or hard drive. Default is Boot to Network.
Audio Device
Audio Device
Audio Device
Audio DeviceAudio Device
Select to show the device in the operating system. Default is enabled.
Internal Speakers
Internal Speakers
Internal Speakers
Internal SpeakersInternal Speakers (does not external speakers)aect
Clear to disable the chassis speaker or speakers. This function is applicable to normal audio playback in
the operating system and does not the error or warning beeps during POST. Default is enabled.aect
Increase PCIe Idle F
Increase PCIe Idle F
Increase PCIe Idle F
Increase PCIe Idle FIncrease PCIe Idle Fan Speed(%)
an Speed(%)
an Speed(%)
an Speed(%)an Speed(%)
Sets idle fan speed percentage. This setting only changes the minimum fan speed. The fan is still
automatically controlled.
Port Options
Port Options
Port Options
Port OptionsPort Options Allows you to hide the following ports from the operating system:
●Serial port A
●Serial port B
●SATA0 thru SATA7
●eSATA0
●eSATA1
●Internal USB ports
●Front USB ports
●Rear USB ports
●USB Type-C Controller(s) versionrmware
●Media card reader
Option ROM Launch Policy
Option ROM Launch Policy
Option ROM Launch Policy
Option ROM Launch PolicyOption ROM Launch Policy These policies control whether Legacy Option ROMs or UEFI drivers are loaded. Default is ‘All UEFI.’
Congure
Congure
Congure
CongureCongure Option ROM Launch Policy
Option ROM Launch Policy
Option ROM Launch Policy
Option ROM Launch Policy Option ROM Launch Policy
●All legacy
●All UEFI
●All UEFI except video
Mini OROM Displ
Mini OROM Displ
Mini OROM Displ
Mini OROM DisplMini OROM Display Policy
ay Policy
ay Policy
ay Policyay Policy This policy controls whether optional ROM text appears in a small window on the splash screen until a key is
pressed.
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Option
Option
OptionOption Heading
Heading
Heading
HeadingHeading
Power Management
Power Management
Power Management
Power Management Power Management
Options
Options
Options
OptionsOptions
Runtime Power Managemen
Runtime Power Managemen
Runtime Power Managemen
Runtime Power ManagemenRuntime Power Management
t
t
tt (enable/disable)
Allows certain operating systems to reduce processor voltage and frequency when the current software load
does not require the full capabilities of the processor. Default is enabled.
Extended Idle Power S
Extended Idle Power S
Extended Idle Power S
Extended Idle Power SExtended Idle Power States
tates
tates
tatestates (enable/disable)
Allows certain operating systems to decrease the processors power consumption when the processor is idle.
Default is enabled.
Hardware Po
Hardware Po
Hardware Po
Hardware PoHardware Power States
wer States
wer States
wer Stateswer States (enable/disable)
Enabling this feature controls whether computer or the operating system has control over power states.nal
S5 Maximum Power Savings
S5 Maximum Power Savings
S5 Maximum Power Savings
S5 Maximum Power SavingsS5 Maximum Power Savings (enable/disable)
Enabling this feature reduces the power of the system to less than 0.5W when the system is in the S4 or S5
state. Power is removed from the expansion slots and one of the on-board network connections. The AMT-
enabled network connection may be used to wake on LAN with this feature enabled. Default is disabled.
SA
SA
SA
SASAT
T
T
TTA Power Man
A Power Man
A Power Man
A Power ManA Power Management
agement
agement
agementagement (enable/disable)
Enables or disables SATA bus and/or device power management. Default is enabled.
PCI Express Po
PCI Express Po
PCI Express Po
PCI Express PoPCI Express Power Management
wer Management
wer Management
wer Managementwer Management (enable/disable)
Enabling this option permits the PCI Express links to use Active Power State Management (ASPM) to enter
lower power states while not in use. Default is enabled.
Unique Sleep State Blink Ra
Unique Sleep State Blink Ra
Unique Sleep State Blink Ra
Unique Sleep State Blink RaUnique Sleep State Blink Rates
tes
tes
testes (enable/disable)
This feature is designed to provide a visual indication of what sleep state the system is in. Each sleep state
has a unique blink pattern. Default is disabled.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: A normal shutdown goes to the S4 state for Windows 8 or later.
S0 (On) = Solid white LED.
S3 (Stand By)= 3 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (white LED) — repeated
cycles of 3 blinks and a pause.
S4 (Hibernation)= 4 blinks at 1Hz (50% duty cycle) followed by a pause of 2 seconds (white LED) — repeated
cycles of 4 blinks and a pause.
S5 (Soft = LED is O) o.
Power On fr
Power On fr
Power On fr
Power On frPower On from Keyboard Ports
om Keyboard Ports
om Keyboard Ports
om Keyboard Portsom Keyboard Ports (enable/disable)
When enabled, this feature allows a key press to power on the system when it is (S5 state). If using a USB o
keyboard, it must be plugged into one of the rear ports labeled with the keyboard icon. Default is disabled.
Remote Management
Remote Management
Remote Management
Remote Management Remote Management
Options
Options
Options
OptionsOptions
Intel Management Engine (ME)
Intel Management Engine (ME)
Intel Management Engine (ME)
Intel Management Engine (ME)Intel Management Engine (ME) (enable/disable). Default is enabled.
This option allows a user to disable the Intel Management Engine, which disables Intel Active Management
Technology and all underlying Intel ME technologies. This option also disables ME functions that allow for ME
rmware updates. It is suggested to periodically enable this option to update ME as the ME rmware,
rmware may contain platform stability xes.
Intel Active Management Technol
Intel Active Management Technol
Intel Active Management Technol
Intel Active Management TechnolIntel Active Management Technology (AMT)
ogy (AMT)
ogy (AMT)
ogy (AMT)ogy (AMT) (enable/disable). Default is disabled.
This option allows a user to disable the Intel Active Management Technology, which is tied to all ME-
regulated remote management functions. Disabling AMT will still allow for ME updates, which are rmware
recommended for receiving platform stability xes.
USB Key Pro
USB Key Pro
USB Key Pro
USB Key ProUSB Key Provisioning Support
visioning Support
visioning Support
visioning Supportvisioning Support (enable/disable) Default is disabled.
USB Redirection Support
USB Redirection Support
USB Redirection Support
USB Redirection SupportUSB Redirection Support (enable/disable). Default is enabled.
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Option
Option
OptionOption Heading
Heading
Heading
HeadingHeading
USB redirection allows USB devices plugged into a client computer to be transparently redirected to
the guest operating system.
Uncongure
Uncongure
Uncongure
UncongureUncongure AMT on next boo
AMT on next boo
AMT on next boo
AMT on next boo AMT on next boot
t
t
tt (Do Not Apply/Apply). Default is ‘Do Not Apply’.
SOL Terminal Emulation Mode
SOL Terminal Emulation Mode
SOL Terminal Emulation Mode
SOL Terminal Emulation ModeSOL Terminal Emulation Mode (ANSI / VT100). Default is ANSI.
SOL terminal emulation mode is only activated during remote AMT redirection operations. The emulation
options allow administrators to select which mode works best with their console.
Show
Show
Show
Show Show ME
ME
ME
ME ME Prompt
Prompt
Prompt
Prompt Prompt
Uncongure
Uncongure
Uncongure
UncongureUncongure Conrmation
Conrmation
Conrmation
ConrmationConrmation (enable/disable). Default is enabled.
Verbose Boot Messages
Verbose Boot Messages
Verbose Boot Messages
Verbose Boot MessagesVerbose Boot Messages (enable/disable). Default is enabled.
Verbose boot shows additional logging information during the boot. mainly for debugging if something goes
wrong during bootup.
Watchdog Timer
Watchdog Timer
Watchdog Timer
Watchdog TimerWatchdog Timer (enable/disable). Default is enabled.
Allows you to set amount of time for a operating system and BIOS watchdog alert to be sent if the timers are
not deactivated. BIOS watchdog is deactivated by BIOS and would indicate that a halt occurred during
execution if the alert is sent to the management console. An operating system alert is deactivated by
the operating system image and would indicate that a hang occurred during its initialization.
●OS Watchdog Timer (min.) – (5/10/15/20/25). Default is 5 min.
●BIOS Watchdog Timer (min.) – (5/10/15/20/25). Default is 5 min.
CIRA Timeout (min.)
CIRA Timeout (min.)
CIRA Timeout (min.)
CIRA Timeout (min.)CIRA Timeout (min.) (1/2/3/4/Never)
CIRA is Customer Initiated Remote Assistance, an Intel service to help users employing Active Management
Technology (AMT).
Rec
Rec
Rec
RecRecovering the
overing the
overing the
overing the overing the Settings
Settings
Settings
Settings Settings
Conguration
Conguration
Conguration
CongurationConguration
This method of recovery requires that you perform the command with rst Save to Removable Media
Save to Removable Media
Save to Removable Media
Save to Removable MediaSave to Removable Media
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility before is needed. (See
Restore
Restore
Restore
RestoreRestore Computer Setup–Main on page 39 in
the Computer Setup—File table.)
The Save to Remo
Save to Remo
Save to Remo
Save to RemoSave to Removable Media
vable Media
vable Media
vable Mediavable Media option creates a named HPSETUP.TXT on an inserted USB media le ash
device. This can be edited to change the settings on Restore. An asterisk (*) marks the selected option for a le
setting.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
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device and save the device for possible future use.
To restore the insert the USB media device with the saved and perform conguration, ash conguration
the Rest
Rest
Rest
RestRestore from Remov
ore from Remov
ore from Remov
ore from Removore from Removable Media
able Media
able Media
able Mediaable Media command with the Computer Setup (F10) Utility. (See Computer Setup–Main
on page 39 in the Computer Setup—File table.)
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shooting witho
shooting witho
shooting withoshooting without diagnostics
ut diagnostics
ut diagnostics
ut diagnosticsut diagnostics
This chapter provides information on how to identify and correct minor problems, such as USB devices, hard
drive, graphics, audio, memory, and software problems. If you encounter problems with the computer, refer to
the tables in this chapter for probable causes and recommended solutions.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: For information on error messages that may appear on the screen during Power-On Self-Test specic
(POST) at startup, refer to POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes
on page 73.
Safety and c
Safety and c
Safety and c
Safety and cSafety and comfort
omfort
omfort
omfortomfort
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Misuse of the computer or failure to establish a safe and comfortable work environment may result
in discomfort or serious injury. Refer to the at Safety & Comfort Guide http://www.hp.com/ergo for more
information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment. For more
information, refer to the guide.Safety & Regulatory Information
Bef
Bef
Bef
BefBefore you call f
ore you call f
ore you call f
ore you call fore you call for technical support
or technical support
or technical support
or technical supportor technical support
If you are having problems with the computer, try the appropriate solutions below to try to isolate the exact
problem before calling for technical support.
●Run the HP diagnostic tool.
●Run the hard drive self-test in Computer Setup. Refer to for more Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 37
information.
●Check the Power LED on the front of the computer to see if it is red. The lights are error ashing ashing
codes that will help you diagnose the problem. Refer to POST error messages and diagnostic front panel
LEDs and audible codes on page 73 for more information.
●If the screen is blank, plug the monitor into a video port on the computer if one is available. Or, dierent
replace the monitor with a monitor that you know is functioning properly.
●If you are working on a network, plug another computer with a cable into the network connection. dierent
There may be a problem with the network plug or cable.
●If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and see if the computer functions properly.
●If you recently installed new software, uninstall the software and see if the computer functions properly.
●Boot the computer to the Safe Mode to see if it will boot without all of the drivers loaded. When booting
the operating system, use “Last Known Conguration.”
●Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/support.
●Refer to Helpful hints on page 49 in this guide.
To assist you in resolving problems online, HP Instant Support Professional Edition provides you with self-solve
diagnostics. If you need to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature.
Access HP Instant Support Professional Edition at: http://www.hp.com/go/ispe.
Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport for the latest online support
information, software and drivers, proactive and worldwide community of peers and HP experts.notication,
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If it becomes necessary to call for technical assistance, be prepared to do the following to ensure that your
service call is handled properly:
●Be in front of your computer when you call.
●Write down the computer serial number, product ID number, and monitor serial number before calling.
●Spend time troubleshooting the problem with the service technician.
●Remove any hardware that was recently added to your system.
●Remove any software that was recently installed.
●Restore the system from the Recovery Disc Set that you created or restore the system to its original
factory condition in System Software Requirement Disks (SSRD).
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Restoring the system will erase all data on the hard drive. Be sure to back up all data before les
running the restore process.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (Care Packs), call your local authorized service provider or
dealer.
Helpful hints
Helpful hints
Helpful hints
Helpful hintsHelpful hints
If you encounter problems with the computer, monitor, or software, see the following list of general suggestions
before taking further action:
●Check that the computer and monitor are plugged into a working electrical outlet.
●Check that the computer is turned on and the white power light is on.
●Check that the monitor is turned on and the monitor light is on.
●Check the Power LED on the front of the computer to see if it is red. The lights are error ashing ashing
codes that will help you diagnose the problem. Refer to POST error messages and diagnostic front panel
LEDs and audible codes on page 73 for more information.
●Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is dim.
●Press and hold any key. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be operating correctly.
●Check all cable connections for loose connections or incorrect connections.
●Wake the computer by pressing any key on the keyboard or pressing the power button. If the system
remains in suspend mode, shut down the computer by pressing and holding the power button for at least
four seconds then press the power button again to restart the computer. If the system will not shut down,
unplug the power cord, wait a few seconds, then plug it in again. The computer will restart if it is set to
power on automatically as soon as power is restored in Computer Setup. If it does not restart, press
the power button to start the computer.
●Recongure the computer after installing a non-plug and play expansion board or other option. See Solving
hardware installation problems on page 65 for instructions.
●Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed. For example, if you are using a printer, you
need a driver for that model printer.
●Remove all bootable media (CD/DVD or USB device) from the system before turning it on.
Helpful hints 49

Computer date and time displ
Computer date and time displ
Computer date and time displ
Computer date and time displComputer date and time display is incorrect.
ay is incorrect.
ay is incorrect.
ay is incorrect.ay is incorrect.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be replaced.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Connecting the computer to a live AC outlet prolongs
the life of the RTC battery.
Reset the date and time under Contr
Contr
Contr
ContrControl Panel
ol Panel
ol Panel
ol Panelol Panel (Computer Setup can
also be used to update the RTC date and time). If the problem
persists, replace the RTC battery. See the Removal and
Replacement section for instructions on installing a new battery, or
contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery
replacement.
To access Control Panel, type in the taskbar control panel
search box, and then select Control Panel.
There is no sound or sound vol
There is no sound or sound vol
There is no sound or sound vol
There is no sound or sound volThere is no sound or sound volume is too l
ume is too l
ume is too l
ume is too lume is too low
ow
ow
owow.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
System volume may be set low or muted. Check the Computer Setup settings to make sure the internal
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
system speaker is not muted (this setting does not aect
the external speakers).
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Make sure the external speakers are properly connected and
powered on and that the speakers' volume control is set
correctly.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Use the system volume control available in the operating
system to make sure the speakers are not muted or to
increase the volume.
Cannot remove c
Cannot remove c
Cannot remove c
Cannot remove cCannot remove computer cover or acces
omputer cover or acces
omputer cover or acces
omputer cover or accesomputer cover or access panel.
s panel.
s panel.
s panel.s panel.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Smart Cover Lock, featured on some computers, is locked. Unlock the Smart Cover Lock using Computer Setup.
In case of forgotten password, power loss, or computer
malfunction, you must manually disable the Smart Cover lock . A
key to unlock the Smart Cover Lock is not available from HP. Keys
are typically available from a hardware store.
Poor performance
Poor performance
Poor performance
Poor performancePoor performance.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Processor is too hot. Make sure to the computer is not blocked. Leave a
1.
1.
1.
1.1. airow
10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of
the computer and above the monitor to permit the required
airow.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Make sure fans are connected and working properly (some
fans only operate when needed).
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly.
Hard drive is full. Transfer data from the hard drive to create more space on the hard
drive.
Low on memory. Add more memory.
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Poor performance
Poor performance
Poor performance
Poor performancePoor performance.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Hard drive fragmented. Defragment hard drive.
Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory
back to the system.
Restart the computer.
Virus resident on the hard drive. Run virus protection program.
Too many applications running. Close unnecessary applications to free up memory.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Add more memory.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Some applications run in the background and can be closed by
right-clicking on their corresponding icons in the task tray. To
prevent these applications from launching at startup:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Type in the taskbar search box, and then msconfig
select .
mscong
mscong
mscong
mscongmscong
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Startup
Startup
Startup
StartupStartupOn the tab of the System Utility, Conguration
click Open T
Open T
Open T
Open TOpen Task Manager
ask Manager
ask Manager
ask Managerask Manager.
c.
c.
c.
c.c. Select applications that you do not want to launch
automatically, and the click .
Disable
Disable
Disable
DisableDisable
Some software applications, especially games, are stressful on
the graphics subsystem.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Lower the display resolution for the current application or
consult the documentation that came with the application for
suggestions on how to improve performance by adjusting
parameters in the application.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Add more memory.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Upgrade the graphics solution.
Cause unknown. Restart the computer.
Computer powered
Computer powered
Computer powered
Computer powered Computer powered aut
aut
aut
aut automatically and the P
omatically and the P
omatically and the P
omatically and the Pomatically and the Power LED
ower LED
ower LED
ower LED ower LED red four time
red four time
red four time
red four time red four times and then white two times.
s and then white two times.
s and then white two times.
s and then white two times.s and then white two times.
o
o
o
oo ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Processor thermal protection activated:
A fan may be blocked or not turning.
OR
The heat sink is not properly attached to the processor.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and
the processor cooling fan is running.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Open the access panel, press the power button, and see if
the processor fan (or other rear fan) spins. If the fan does not
spin, make sure the fan cable is plugged onto the system
board header.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If a fan is connected and not operating, replace it.
System does not po
System does not po
System does not po
System does not poSystem does not power on and the LEDs on the front o
wer on and the LEDs on the front o
wer on and the LEDs on the front o
wer on and the LEDs on the front ower on and the LEDs on the front of the computer are not
f the computer are not
f the computer are not
f the computer are not f the computer are not ashing.
ashing.
ashing.
ashing.ashing.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
System unable to power on. Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard
drive LED turns white, then:
Press and hold the power button for less than 4 seconds. If the hard
drive LED does not turn on white then:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Check that the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet.
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System does not po
System does not po
System does not po
System does not poSystem does not power on and the LEDs on the front o
wer on and the LEDs on the front o
wer on and the LEDs on the front o
wer on and the LEDs on the front ower on and the LEDs on the front of the computer are not
f the computer are not
f the computer are not
f the computer are not f the computer are not ashing.
ashing.
ashing.
ashing.ashing.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Open the access panel and check that the power button cable
is properly connected to the system board.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Check that the power supply cables are properly connected to
the system board.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Replace the system board.
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving po
ving po
ving po
ving poving power pr
wer pr
wer pr
wer prwer problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
Common causes and solutions for power problems are listed in the following table.
Power supply shuts down in
Power supply shuts down in
Power supply shuts down in
Power supply shuts down inPower supply shuts down intermittently.
termittently.
termittently.
termittently.termittently.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Power supply will not turn on because of internal power supply
fault.
Replace the power supply.
Computer powered
Computer powered
Computer powered
Computer powered Computer powered aut
aut
aut
aut automatically and the power light
omatically and the power light
omatically and the power light
omatically and the power light omatically and the power light red two time
red two time
red two time
red two time red two times, once every second, f
s, once every second, f
s, once every second, f
s, once every second, fs, once every second, foll
oll
oll
ollollowed by a two sec
owed by a two sec
owed by a two sec
owed by a two secowed by a two second pause, and
ond pause, and
ond pause, and
ond pause, and ond pause, and
o
o
o
oo ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes
the computer beeps two times. (Beeps st
the computer beeps two times. (Beeps st
the computer beeps two times. (Beeps st
the computer beeps two times. (Beeps stthe computer beeps two times. (Beeps stop after
op after
op after
op after op after iteration but LEDs c
iteration but LEDs c
iteration but LEDs c
iteration but LEDs c iteration but LEDs continue
ontinue
ontinue
ontinue ontinue Computer po
Computer po
Computer po
Computer po Computer powered
wered
wered
wered wered automatical
automatical
automatical
automatical automatically and
ly and
ly and
ly and ly and
fth
fth
fth
fthfth ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)ashing.) o
o
o
oo
the power light
the power light
the power light
the power light the power light red four time
red four time
red four time
red four time red four times and then white two times.
s and then white two times.
s and then white two times.
s and then white two times.s and then white two times.
ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Processor thermal protection activated.
A fan may be blocked or not turning.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Ensure that the computer air vents are not blocked and
the processor cooling fan (or other system fan) is running.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove the access panel and interior covers.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Press the power button, and see if the processor fan (or other
system fans) spins.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the fan(s) does not spin, make sure the fan cable(s) is
plugged onto the system board.
5.
5.
5.
5.5. If fan cable(s) is plugged in and the fan is not spinning, replace
the fan.
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving hard drive pr
ving hard drive pr
ving hard drive pr
ving hard drive prving hard drive problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
Hard drive error occurs.
Hard drive error occurs.
Hard drive error occurs.
Hard drive error occurs.Hard drive error occurs.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Hard disk has bad sectors or has failed. Type in the taskbar search box, and then select
1.
1.
1.
1.1. file File
File
File
File File
Explorer
Explorer
Explorer
ExplorerExplorer from the list of applications. In the left column,
expand , right-click on a drive, select
This PC
This PC
This PC
This PCThis PC Pr
Pr
Pr
PrProperties
operties
operties
opertiesoperties, and
then select the T
T
T
TTools
ools
ools
oolsools Error checking
Error checking
Error checking
Error checkingError checking Check
Check
Check
CheckCheck tab. Under click .
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Use a utility to locate and block usage of bad sectors. If
necessary, reformat the hard disk.
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Disk transaction problem.
Disk transaction problem.
Disk transaction problem.
Disk transaction problem.Disk transaction problem.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Either the directory structure is bad or there is a problem with a Type in the taskbar search box, and then select le. file File Expl
File Expl
File Expl
File ExplFile Explorer
orer
orer
orer orer
from the list of applications. In the left column, expand ,
This PC
This PC
This PC
This PCThis PC
right-click on a drive, select Pr
Pr
Pr
PrProperties
operties
operties
opertiesoperties T
T
T
TTools
ools
ools
ools ools , and then select the
tab. Under click .
Error checking
Error checking
Error checking
Error checkingError checking Check
Check
Check
CheckCheck
Drive not fo
Drive not fo
Drive not fo
Drive not foDrive not found
und
und
und und (identied).
(identied).
(identied).
(identied).(identied).
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Cable could be loose. Check cable connections.
The system may not have automatically recognized a newly
installed device.
See directions in the reconguration Solving hardware installation
problems on page 65 section. If the system still does not
recognize the new device, check to see if the device is listed within
Computer Setup. If it is listed, the probable cause is a driver
problem. If it is not listed, the probable cause is a hardware
problem.
If this is a newly installed drive, run the Computer Setup utility and
try adding a POST delay under > .
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot OptionsBoot Options
The device is attached to a SATA port that has been hidden in
Computer Setup.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device A
Device A
Device A
Device ADevice Available
vailable
vailable
vailablevailable is
selected for the device's SATA port in > .
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Port Options
Port Options
Port Options
Port OptionsPort Options
Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up. Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in >
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot OptionsBoot Options.
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message
Nonsystem disk/NTLDR missing messageNonsystem disk/NTLDR missing message.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The system is trying to start from the hard drive but the hard drive
may have been damaged.
▲Perform Drive Protection System (DPS) testing in system
ROM.
System missing or not properly installed. Insert bootable media and restart the computer.les 1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Boot to the windows installation media and select
the recovery option. If only a restore kit is available, then
select the File Backup Pr
File Backup Pr
File Backup Pr
File Backup PrFile Backup Program
ogram
ogram
ogramogram option, and then restore
the system.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Install system for the appropriate operating system.les
Hard drive boot has been disabled in Computer Setup. Run the Computer Setup utility and enable the hard drive entry in
the > list.
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot OptionsBoot Options
Bootable hard drive is not attached as in a multi-hard drive rst
conguration.
If attempting to boot from a hard drive, ensure it is attached to
the system board dark blue SATA connector.
Bootable hard drive is not listed in the Boot Order. Run the Computer Setup utility and select > rst Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options Boot Options
and ensure the bootable hard drive is listed immediately under
the entry.
Hard Drive
Hard Drive
Hard Drive
Hard DriveHard Drive
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Can not write to the media card.
Can not write to the media card.
Can not write to the media card.
Can not write to the media card.Can not write to the media card.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The media card is a read-only memory (ROM) card. Check the manufacturer’s documentation included with your card to
see if it writable. Refer to the previous section for a list of
compatible cards.
Media card is locked. Locking the media card is a safety feature that
prevents writing to and deleting from an SD/Memory Stick/PRO
card.
If using an SD card, make sure that the lock tab located on the right
of the SD card is not in the locked position. If using a Memory
Stick/PRO card, make sure that the lock tab located on the bottom
of the Memory Stick/PRO card is not in the locked position.
Unable to acces
Unable to acces
Unable to acces
Unable to accesUnable to access data on the media card after inserting it into a sl
s data on the media card after inserting it into a sl
s data on the media card after inserting it into a sl
s data on the media card after inserting it into a sls data on the media card after inserting it into a slot.
ot.
ot.
ot.ot.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The media card is not inserted properly, is inserted in the wrong
slot, or is not supported.
Ensure that the card is inserted properly with the gold contact on
the correct side. The green LED will light if inserted properly.
Do not know how t
Do not know how t
Do not know how t
Do not know how tDo not know how to remove a media card correctly.
o remove a media card correctly.
o remove a media card correctly.
o remove a media card correctly.o remove a media card correctly.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The computer’s software is used to safely eject the card. Type in the taskbar search box, and then select file File Expl
File Expl
File Expl
File ExplFile Explorer
orer
orer
orer orer
from the list of applications. In the left column, expand ,
This PC
This PC
This PC
This PCThis PC
right-click on the corresponding drive icon, and then select .
Eject
Eject
Eject
EjectEject
Pull the card out of the slot.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Never remove the card when the green LED is ashing
After installing the media card re
After installing the media card re
After installing the media card re
After installing the media card reAfter installing the media card reader and booting to Windo
ader and booting to Windo
ader and booting to Windo
ader and booting to Windoader and booting to Windows, the reader and the inserted cards are not recognized by the c
ws, the reader and the inserted cards are not recognized by the c
ws, the reader and the inserted cards are not recognized by the c
ws, the reader and the inserted cards are not recognized by the cws, the reader and the inserted cards are not recognized by the computer
omputer
omputer
omputeromputer
.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The operating system needs time to recognize the device if
the reader was just installed into the computer and you are turning
the PC on for the time.rst
Wait a few seconds so that the operating system can recognize
the reader and the available ports, and then recognize the media
inserted in the reader.
After inserting a media card in the reader, the computer a
After inserting a media card in the reader, the computer a
After inserting a media card in the reader, the computer a
After inserting a media card in the reader, the computer aAfter inserting a media card in the reader, the computer attempts to boot fr
ttempts to boot fr
ttempts to boot fr
ttempts to boot frttempts to boot from the media card.
om the media card.
om the media card.
om the media card.om the media card.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The inserted media card has boot capability. If you do not want to boot from the media card, remove it
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
during boot or do not select the option to boot from
the inserted media card during the boot process.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. During POST (Power On Self-Test), press to modify F9
the boot menu.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Change the boot sequence in F10 Computer Setup.
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Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving displ
ving displ
ving displ
ving displving display pr
ay pr
ay pr
ay pray problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
If you encounter display problems, see the documentation that came with the monitor and to the common
causes and solutions listed in the following table.
Blank screen (no video
Blank screen (no video
Blank screen (no video
Blank screen (no videoBlank screen (no video).
).
).
).).
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Monitor is not turned on and the monitor light is not on. Turn on the monitor and check that the monitor light is on.
Bad monitor. Try a monitor.dierent
The cable connections are not correct. Check the cable connection from the monitor to the computer and
to the electrical outlet.
You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver
features are enabled.
Press any key or click the mouse button and type your password (if
set).
System ROM is corrupted; system is running in Boot Block
Emergency Recovery Mode (indicated by eight beeps).
Reash the system ROM with the latest BIOS image.
You are using a monitor and it will not sync at xed-sync
the resolution chosen.
Be sure that the monitor can accept the same horizontal scan rate
as the resolution chosen.
Computer is in Sleep state. Press the power button to resume from Sleep state.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When attempting to resume from Sleep state, do not
hold down the power button for more than four seconds.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any
unsaved data.
Monitor cable is plugged into the wrong connector. Systems may have a monitor connection on both the motherboard
or an add-in card. Try moving the monitor connection to a dierent
connector on the back of the computer
Monitor settings in the computer are not compatible with
the monitor.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. In Control Panel, select from the list, then
Category
Category
Category
CategoryCategory View by
View by
View by
View byView by
under , select
Appearance and Personalization
Appearance and Personalization
Appearance and Personalization
Appearance and PersonalizationAppearance and Personalization Adjus
Adjus
Adjus
AdjusAdjust screen
t screen
t screen
t screen t screen
resolution
resolution
resolution
resolutionresolution.
To access Control Panel, type in control panel
the taskbar search box, and then select C
C
C
CControl Panel
ontrol Panel
ontrol Panel
ontrol Panelontrol Panel from
the list of applications.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Expand the box, and then use the sliding control to
Resolution
Resolution
Resolution
ResolutionResolution
reset the resolution.
Monitor is to use an input that is not active. Use the monitor's on-screen menu controls to select the input that congured
is being driven by the system. Refer to the monitor's user
documentation for more information on the on-screen controls and
settings.
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED Blank screen and the power LED Red
Red
Red
Red Red times, once e
times, once e
times, once e
times, once e times, once every second, foll
very second, foll
very second, foll
very second, follvery second, followed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the cowed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps
omputer beeps
omputer beeps
omputer beeps omputer beeps
ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes ve
ve
ve
veve ve
ve
ve
veve
times. (Beeps sto
times. (Beeps sto
times. (Beeps sto
times. (Beeps stotimes. (Beeps stop after
p after
p after
p after p after iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue iteration but LEDs continue
fth
fth
fth
fthfth ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)ashing.)
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Pre-video memory error. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Replace the system board.
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Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED Blank screen and the power LED Red six times, once e
Red six times, once e
Red six times, once e
Red six times, once e Red six times, once every second, fol
very second, fol
very second, fol
very second, folvery second, foll
l
l
llowed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the cowed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps six
omputer beeps six
omputer beeps six
omputer beeps six omputer beeps six
ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes
times. (Beeps sto
times. (Beeps sto
times. (Beeps sto
times. (Beeps stotimes. (Beeps stop after
p after
p after
p after p after iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue iteration but LEDs continue
fth
fth
fth
fthfth ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)ashing.)
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Pre-video graphics error. Reseat the graphics card. Power on the system.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Replace the graphics card.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace the system board.
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED
Blank screen and the power LED Blank screen and the power LED Red seven time
Red seven time
Red seven time
Red seven time Red seven times, once every second, f
s, once every second, f
s, once every second, f
s, once every second, fs, once every second, foll
oll
oll
ollollowed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the cowed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps
omputer beeps
omputer beeps
omputer beeps omputer beeps
ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes
seven times. (Beeps st
seven times. (Beeps st
seven times. (Beeps st
seven times. (Beeps stseven times. (Beeps stop after
op after
op after
op after op after iteration but LEDs con
iteration but LEDs con
iteration but LEDs con
iteration but LEDs con iteration but LEDs continue
tinue
tinue
tinue tinue
fth
fth
fth
fthfth ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)ashing.)
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
System board failure (ROM detected failure prior to video). Replace the system board.
Monitor does no
Monitor does no
Monitor does no
Monitor does noMonitor does not function properly when used with energy saver fe
t function properly when used with energy saver fe
t function properly when used with energy saver fe
t function properly when used with energy saver fet function properly when used with energy saver features.
atures.
atures.
atures.atures.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Monitor without energy saver capabilities is being used with energy
saver features enabled.
Disable monitor energy saver feature.
Dim characters.
Dim characters.
Dim characters.
Dim characters.Dim characters.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The brightness and contrast controls are not set properly. Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
Blurry video or reques
Blurry video or reques
Blurry video or reques
Blurry video or requesBlurry video or requested resolution cannot be set.
ted resolution cannot be set.
ted resolution cannot be set.
ted resolution cannot be set.ted resolution cannot be set.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics drivers
may not be loaded.
Download the latest graphics drivers from hp.com.
Monitor is not capable of displaying requested resolution. Change requested resolution.
Graphics card is bad. Replace the graphics card.
The picture is broken up, r
The picture is broken up, r
The picture is broken up, r
The picture is broken up, rThe picture is broken up, rolls, jitters, or
olls, jitters, or
olls, jitters, or
olls, jitters, or olls, jitters, or ashes.
ashes.
ashes.
ashes.ashes.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor may be
incorrectly adjusted.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to
the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is in close
proximity, be sure the monitors are not interfering with each
other’s electromagnetic by moving them apart.eld
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The picture is broken up, r
The picture is broken up, r
The picture is broken up, r
The picture is broken up, rThe picture is broken up, rolls, jitters, or
olls, jitters, or
olls, jitters, or
olls, jitters, or olls, jitters, or ashes.
ashes.
ashes.
ashes.ashes.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Fluorescent lights or fans may be too close to the monitor.
Monitor needs to be degaussed. Degauss the monitor. Refer to the documentation that came with
the monitor for instructions.
Image is not centered.
Image is not centered.
Image is not centered.
Image is not centered.Image is not centered.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Position may need adjustment. Press the monitor's Menu button to access the OSD menu. Select
ImageContr
ImageContr
ImageContr
ImageContrImageControl/ Horizontal Position
ol/ Horizontal Position
ol/ Horizontal Position
ol/ Horizontal Positionol/ Horizontal Position Vertical Position
Vertical Position
Vertical Position
Vertical PositionVertical Position or to adjust
the horizontal or vertical position of the image.
“No Connection, Check Signal Cable” displ
“No Connection, Check Signal Cable” displ
“No Connection, Check Signal Cable” displ
“No Connection, Check Signal Cable” displ“No Connection, Check Signal Cable” displays on screen.
ays on screen.
ays on screen.
ays on screen.ays on screen.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Monitor video cable is disconnected. Connect the video cable between the monitor and computer.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Ensure that the computer power is while connecting o
the video cable.
“Out of Range” displ
“Out of Range” displ
“Out of Range” displ
“Out of Range” displ“Out of Range” displays on screen.
ays on screen.
ays on screen.
ays on screen.ays on screen.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Video resolution and refresh rate are set higher than what
the monitor supports.
Restart the computer and enter Safe Mode. Change the settings to
a supported setting then restart the computer so that the new
settings take eect.
To enter Safe Mode:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Log into the computer using an Administrator account.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Type in the taskbar search box, and then select msconfig
mscong
mscong
mscong
mscongmscong from the list of applications.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Click the tab, select and then click .
Boot
Boot
Boot
BootBoot Safe boot
Safe boot
Safe boot
Safe bootSafe boot OK
OK
OK
OKOK
High pitched noise coming fr
High pitched noise coming fr
High pitched noise coming fr
High pitched noise coming frHigh pitched noise coming from inside a
om inside a
om inside a
om inside a om inside a panel monitor
panel monitor
panel monitor
panel monitor panel monitor
.
.
.
..
at
at
at
atat
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Brightness and/or contrast settings are too high. Lower brightness and/or contrast settings.
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Fuzzy focus; s
Fuzzy focus; s
Fuzzy focus; s
Fuzzy focus; sFuzzy focus; streaking, ghosting, or shadowing
treaking, ghosting, or shadowing
treaking, ghosting, or shadowing
treaking, ghosting, or shadowing treaking, ghosting, or shadowing horiz
horiz
horiz
horiz horizontal scrol
ontal scrol
ontal scrol
ontal scrolontal scrolling lines; faint vertical bars; or unable t
ling lines; faint vertical bars; or unable t
ling lines; faint vertical bars; or unable t
ling lines; faint vertical bars; or unable tling lines; faint vertical bars; or unable to center the picture on
o center the picture on
o center the picture on
o center the picture on o center the picture on
eects;
eects;
eects;
eects;eects;
the screen
the screen
the screen
the screen the screen panel monitors using an anal
panel monitors using an anal
panel monitors using an anal
panel monitors using an anal panel monitors using an analog VGA input connection only).
og VGA input connection only).
og VGA input connection only).
og VGA input connection only).og VGA input connection only).
(at
(at
(at
(at(at
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Flat panel monitor’s internal digital conversion circuits may be
unable to correctly interpret the output synchronization of
the graphics card.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Select the monitor’s Auto-Adjustment option in the monitor’s
on-screen display menu.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Manually synchronize the Clock and Clock Phase on-screen
display functions. To download a SoftPaq that will assist you
with the synchronization, go to the following Web site, select
the appropriate monitor, and download either SP32347 or
SP32202: http://www.hp.com/support
Graphics card is not seated properly or is bad (some models). Reseat the graphics card.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Replace the graphics card.
Certain typed symbols do not appear c
Certain typed symbols do not appear c
Certain typed symbols do not appear c
Certain typed symbols do not appear cCertain typed symbols do not appear correct.
orrect.
orrect.
orrect.orrect.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The font you are using does not support that particular symbol. Use the Character Map to locate and select the appropriate symbol.
You can copy the symbol from the Character Map into a document.
Type in the taskbar search box, and then select ch Char
Char
Char
CharCharacter Map
acter Map
acter Map
acter Map acter Map
from the list of applications.
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving audio pr
ving audio pr
ving audio pr
ving audio prving audio problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
If the computer has audio features and you encounter audio problems, see the common causes and solutions
listed in the following table.
Sound cuts in and out.
Sound cuts in and out.
Sound cuts in and out.
Sound cuts in and out.Sound cuts in and out.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Processor resources are being used by other open applications. Shut down all open processor-intensive applications.
Sound does not c
Sound does not c
Sound does not c
Sound does not cSound does not come out of the s
ome out of the s
ome out of the s
ome out of the some out of the speaker or headphones.
peaker or headphones.
peaker or headphones.
peaker or headphones.peaker or headphones.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Software volume control is turned down or muted. Double-click the icon on the taskbar, then make sure that
Speaker
Speaker
Speaker
SpeakerSpeaker
Mute
Mute
Mute
MuteMute is not selected and use the volume slider to adjust
the volume.
Audio is hidden in Computer Setup. Enable the audio in Computer Setup: >
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Buil
Buil
Buil
BuilBuilt-in Device
t-in Device
t-in Device
t-in Device t-in Device
Options
Options
Options
OptionsOptions.
The external speakers are not turned on. Turn on the external speakers.
The audio device may be connected to the wrong jack. Ensure that the device is connected to the correct jack on
the computer. The rear audio jack output is the green receptacle.
The speakers should be plugged into the line-out jack and
the headphones should be plugged into the headphone jack.
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Sound does not c
Sound does not c
Sound does not c
Sound does not cSound does not come out of the spe
ome out of the spe
ome out of the spe
ome out of the speome out of the speaker or headphones.
aker or headphones.
aker or headphones.
aker or headphones.aker or headphones.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
External speakers plugged into the wrong audio jack on a recently
installed sound card.
See the sound card documentation for proper speaker connection.
The rear audio jack output is the green receptacle.
Headphones or devices connected to the line-out connector mute
the internal speaker.
Turn on and use headphones or external speakers, if connected, or
disconnect headphones or external speakers.
Computer is in Sleep state. Press the power button to resume from Sleep state.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When attempting to resume from Sleep state, do not
hold down the power button for more than four seconds.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any
unsaved data.
Internal speaker is disabled in Computer Setup. Enable the internal speaker in Computer Setup. Select >
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced
Built
Built
Built
BuiltBuilt-in Device Options
-in Device Options
-in Device Options
-in Device Options-in Device Options.
The application is set to use a audio device than speakers. Some graphics cards support audio over the DisplayPort connection dierent
(if applicable), so multiple audio devices may be listed in Device
Manager. Make sure the correct device is being used.
To access Device Manager, type in the taskbar device manager
search box, and then select De
De
De
DeDevice Manager
vice Manager
vice Manager
vice Managervice Manager from the list of
applications.
Some applications can select which audio output device is used. Make sure the application has selected the correct audio device.
The operating system controls may be set to use a audio dierent
device as the default output device than what is expected.
Set the operating system to use the correct audio device.
Computer appears t
Computer appears t
Computer appears t
Computer appears tComputer appears to be locked up while rec
o be locked up while rec
o be locked up while rec
o be locked up while reco be locked up while recording audio.
ording audio.
ording audio.
ording audio.ording audio.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The hard disk may be full. Before recording, make sure there is enough free space on the hard
disk. You can also try recording the audio in a compressed le
format.
Line-in jack is not functioning pr
Line-in jack is not functioning pr
Line-in jack is not functioning pr
Line-in jack is not functioning prLine-in jack is not functioning properly.
operly.
operly.
operly.operly.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Jack has been in the audio driver or application recongured
software.
In the audio driver or application software, the jack or recongure
set the jack to its default value.
There is no sound or very weak sound is detected by the he
There is no sound or very weak sound is detected by the he
There is no sound or very weak sound is detected by the he
There is no sound or very weak sound is detected by the heThere is no sound or very weak sound is detected by the headset microphone
adset microphone
adset microphone
adset microphoneadset microphone.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The incorrect style of headset is being used. The front headset jack supports only Cellular Telephone Industries
Association (CTIA) style headsets. Open Mobile Terminal Platform
(OMTP) style headsets are not supported. These styles of headsets
dier by the way that the microphone signals are oriented on the
connector. To solve the issue, use a CTIA style headset or a
commercially available adapter that will convert from OMTP to CTIA
signaling.
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Printer prints garbled inf
Printer prints garbled inf
Printer prints garbled inf
Printer prints garbled infPrinter prints garbled information.
ormation.
ormation.
ormation.ormation.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The cables may not be connected properly. Reconnect all cables.
Printer memory may be overloaded. Reset the printer by turning it for one minute, then turn it back o
on.
Printer will not prin
Printer will not prin
Printer will not prin
Printer will not prinPrinter will not print.
t.
t.
t.t.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The printer may be out of paper. Check the paper tray and it if it is empty.rell
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Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving keyboard and mouse pr
ving keyboard and mouse pr
ving keyboard and mouse pr
ving keyboard and mouse prving keyboard and mouse problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
If you encounter keyboard or mouse problems, see the documentation that came with the equipment and to
the common causes and solutions listed in the following table.
A wireless keyboard/mouse is no
A wireless keyboard/mouse is no
A wireless keyboard/mouse is no
A wireless keyboard/mouse is noA wireless keyboard/mouse is not working correctly. Symptoms incl
t working correctly. Symptoms incl
t working correctly. Symptoms incl
t working correctly. Symptoms inclt working correctly. Symptoms include lagging mouse movement, jumpy mouse/keybo
ude lagging mouse movement, jumpy mouse/keybo
ude lagging mouse movement, jumpy mouse/keybo
ude lagging mouse movement, jumpy mouse/keyboude lagging mouse movement, jumpy mouse/keyboard, or no function
ard, or no function
ard, or no function
ard, or no function ard, or no function
of mouse/keyboard and ex
of mouse/keyboard and ex
of mouse/keyboard and ex
of mouse/keyboard and exof mouse/keyboard and external drive.
ternal drive.
ternal drive.
ternal drive.ternal drive.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
If your computer is equipped with USB 3.0 ports, connected USB 3.0
devices can interfere with the wireless keyboard USB receiver.
Connect the wireless keyboard USB receiver to a USB 2.0 port that
is separated from ports with USB 3.0 devices. If you still experience
interference, you may have to place the connectors farther apart
using an external USB hub.
Keyboard commands and typing are no
Keyboard commands and typing are no
Keyboard commands and typing are no
Keyboard commands and typing are noKeyboard commands and typing are not recognized by the computer
t recognized by the computer
t recognized by the computer
t recognized by the computert recognized by the computer
.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Keyboard connector is not properly connected. Shut down the computer, reconnect the keyboard to the back of
the computer, and then restart the computer.
Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Shut down your computer using the mouse and then restart
the computer.
Keyboard needs repairs. See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.
Computer is in Sleep state. Press the power button to resume from Sleep state.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When attempting to resume from Sleep date, do not
hold down the power button for more than four seconds.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any
unsaved data.
Mouse does not res
Mouse does not res
Mouse does not res
Mouse does not resMouse does not respond to movement or is t
pond to movement or is t
pond to movement or is t
pond to movement or is tpond to movement or is too slow
oo slow
oo slow
oo slowoo slow.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Mouse connector is not properly plugged into the back of
the computer.
Shut down the computer using the keyboard.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Press the and keys at the same time (or press Ctrl Esc
the Windows logo key) to display the S
S
S
SStart
tart
tart
tarttart menu.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Use the arrow keys to scroll to and select the power icon at
the top right on the menu, and then press .Enter
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Use the arrow Enter keys to select , and then press
Shut Down
Shut Down
Shut Down
Shut DownShut Down .
4.
4.
4.
4.4. After the shutdown is complete, plug the mouse connector
into the back of the computer (or the keyboard) and restart.
Program in use has stopped responding to commands. Shut down the computer using the keyboard then restart
the computer.
Mouse may need repair. See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.
Computer is in Sleep state. Press the power button to resume from Sleep state.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: When attempting to resume from Sleep state, do not
hold down the power button for more than four seconds.
Otherwise, the computer will shut down and you will lose any
unsaved data.
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Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving hardware ins
ving hardware ins
ving hardware ins
ving hardware insving hardware install
tall
tall
talltallation pr
ation pr
ation pr
ation pration problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
You may need to the computer when you add or remove hardware, such as an additional drive or recongure
expansion card. If you install a plug and play device, Windows automatically recognizes the device and
congures the computer. If you install a non-plug and play device, you must the computer after recongure
completing installation of the new hardware. In Windows, use the Add Hardw
Add Hardw
Add Hardw
Add HardwAdd Hardware Wizard
are Wizard
are Wizard
are Wizardare Wizard and follow
the instructions that appear on the screen.
To open the Add Hardware Wizard, open a Command Prompt and open hdwwiz.exe.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system
board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect
the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
T
T
T
TTable 6-1
able 6-1
able 6-1
able 6-1able 6-1 Solving hardware ins
Solving hardware ins
Solving hardware ins
Solving hardware ins Solving hardware installation pr
tallation pr
tallation pr
tallation prtallation problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
A new device is not rec
A new device is not rec
A new device is not rec
A new device is not recA new device is not recognized as part of the system.
ognized as part of the system.
ognized as part of the system.
ognized as part of the system.ognized as part of the system.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Device is not seated or connected properly. Ensure that the device is properly and securely connected and that
pins in the connector are not bent down.
Cable(s) of new external device are loose or power cables are
unplugged.
Ensure that all cables are properly and securely connected and that
pins in the cable or connector are not bent down.
Power switch of new external device is not turned on. Turn the computer, turn on the external device, then turn on o
the computer to integrate the device with the computer system.
When the system advised you of changes to the you conguration,
did not accept them.
Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for accepting
the changes.
A plug and play board may not automatically when congure
added if the default with other devices.conguration conicts
Use Windows Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for
the board and choose a basic that does not cause a conguration
resource You can also use Computer Setup to conict. recongure
or disable devices to resolve the resource conict.
Type in the taskbar search box, and then device manager
select from the list of applications.
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device ManagerDevice Manager
USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that Device av
Device av
Device av
Device avDevice available
ailable
ailable
ailableailable is
selected for appropriate USB ports under > .
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Port Options
Port Options
Port Options
Port OptionsPort Options
Computer will no
Computer will no
Computer will no
Computer will noComputer will not start.
t start.
t start.
t start.t start.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory
modules were installed in the wrong location.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Review the documentation that came with the system to
determine if you are using the correct memory modules and
to verify the proper installation.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: DIMM1 or XMM1 must always be installed. DIMM1
must be installed before DIMM2, and DIMM3 must be installed
before DIMM4.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of
the computer. Beeps and LEDs are codes for ashing specic
problems.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If you still cannot resolve the issue, contact Customer
Support.
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Power LED
Power LED
Power LED
Power LED Power LED Red three times and then white two time
Red three times and then white two time
Red three times and then white two time
Red three times and then white two time Red three times and then white two times.
s.
s.
s.s.
ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board,
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
you must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to
reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: DIMM1 or XMM1 must always be installed. DIMM1
must be installed before DIMM2, and DIMM3 must be installed
before DIMM4
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Replace the system board.
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving network pr
ving network pr
ving network pr
ving network prving network problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
Some common causes and solutions for network problems are listed in the following table. These guidelines do
not discuss the process of debugging the network cabling.
T
T
T
TTable 6-2
able 6-2
able 6-2
able 6-2able 6-2 Sol
Sol
Sol
Sol Solving network problems
ving network problems
ving network problems
ving network problemsving network problems
Network driver does not detect network c
Network driver does not detect network c
Network driver does not detect network c
Network driver does not detect network cNetwork driver does not detect network control
ontrol
ontrol
ontrolontroller
ler
ler
lerler
.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Network controller is disabled. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Enable the network controller in the operating system using
Device Manager.
Type in the taskbar search box, and then device manager
select from the list of applications.
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device ManagerDevice Manager
Incorrect network driver. Check the network controller documentation for the correct driver
or obtain the latest driver from the manufacturer’s Web site.
Network status link light never
Network status link light never
Network status link light never
Network status link light never Network status link light never ashes.
ashes.
ashes.
ashes.ashes.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The network status light is supposed to
The network status light is supposed to
The network status light is supposed to
The network status light is supposed to The network status light is supposed to when there is network activity.
when there is network activity.
when there is network activity.
when there is network activity. when there is network activity.
ash
ash
ash
ashash
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
No active network is detected. Check cabling and network equipment for proper connection.
Network controller is not set up properly. Check for the device status within Windows, such as Device
Manager for driver load and the Network Connections applet within
Windows for link status.
Type in the taskbar search box, and then device manager
select from the list of applications.
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device ManagerDevice Manager
Network controller is disabled. Run Computer Setup and enable network controller.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Enable the network controller in the operating system using
Device Manager.
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T
T
T
TTable 6-2
able 6-2
able 6-2
able 6-2able 6-2 Solving network pr
Solving network pr
Solving network pr
Solving network pr Solving network problems (continued)
oblems (continued)
oblems (continued)
oblems (continued)oblems (continued)
Network status link light never
Network status link light never
Network status link light never
Network status link light never Network status link light never ashes.
ashes.
ashes.
ashes.ashes.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The network status light is supposed to
The network status light is supposed to
The network status light is supposed to
The network status light is supposed to The network status light is supposed to when there is netw
when there is netw
when there is netw
when there is netw when there is network activity.
ork activity.
ork activity.
ork activity.ork activity.
ash
ash
ash
ashash
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Type in the taskbar search box, and then device manager
select from the list of applications.
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device Manager
Device ManagerDevice Manager
Network driver is not properly loaded. Reinstall network drivers.
System cannot autosense the network. Disable auto-sensing capabilities and force the system into
the correct operating mode.
Diagnostics reports a failure
Diagnostics reports a failure
Diagnostics reports a failure
Diagnostics reports a failureDiagnostics reports a failure.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The cable is not securely connected. Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network connector
and that the other end of the cable is securely attached to
the correct device.
The cable is attached to the incorrect connector. Ensure that the cable is attached to the correct connector.
There is a problem with the cable or a device at the other end of
the cable.
Ensure that the cable and device at the other end are operating
correctly.
The network controller is defective. Contact an authorized service provider.
Diagnostics passes, but the c
Diagnostics passes, but the c
Diagnostics passes, but the c
Diagnostics passes, but the cDiagnostics passes, but the computer does not communicate with the network.
omputer does not communicate with the network.
omputer does not communicate with the network.
omputer does not communicate with the network.omputer does not communicate with the network.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Network drivers are not loaded, or driver parameters do not match
current conguration.
Make sure the network drivers are loaded and that the driver
parameters match the of the network controller.conguration
Make sure the correct network client and protocol is installed.
The network controller is not for this computer. Select the icon in the congured Network and Sharing Center
Network and Sharing Center
Network and Sharing Center
Network and Sharing CenterNetwork and Sharing Center C
C
C
CControl Panel
ontrol Panel
ontrol Panel
ontrol Panelontrol Panel and
congure the network controller.
Type in the taskbar search box, and then select control panel
Contr
Contr
Contr
ContrControl Panel
ol Panel
ol Panel
ol Panelol Panel from the list of applications.
Network contr
Network contr
Network contr
Network contrNetwork controller sto
oller sto
oller sto
oller stooller stopped working when an expansion board was added to the c
pped working when an expansion board was added to the c
pped working when an expansion board was added to the c
pped working when an expansion board was added to the cpped working when an expansion board was added to the computer
omputer
omputer
omputeromputer
.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The network controller requires drivers. Verify that the drivers were not accidentally deleted when
the drivers for a new expansion board were installed.
Network contr
Network contr
Network contr
Network contrNetwork controller sto
oller sto
oller sto
oller stooller stops working without apparent cause.
ps working without apparent cause.
ps working without apparent cause.
ps working without apparent cause.ps working without apparent cause.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The containing the network drivers are corrupted. Reinstall the network drivers using the Windows recovery tools.les
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T
T
T
TTable 6-2
able 6-2
able 6-2
able 6-2able 6-2 Solving network pr
Solving network pr
Solving network pr
Solving network pr Solving network problems (continued)
oblems (continued)
oblems (continued)
oblems (continued)oblems (continued)
Network contr
Network contr
Network contr
Network contrNetwork controller sto
oller sto
oller sto
oller stooller stops working without apparent cause.
ps working without apparent cause.
ps working without apparent cause.
ps working without apparent cause.ps working without apparent cause.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
If necessary, download the softpaq from the web (from a dierent
computer).
The cable is not securely connected. Ensure that the cable is securely attached to the network connector
and that the other end of the cable is securely attached to
the correct device.
The network controller is defective. Contact an authorized service provider.
New network card will no
New network card will no
New network card will no
New network card will noNew network card will not boot.
t boot.
t boot.
t boot.t boot.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
New network card may be defective or may not meet industry-
standard specications.
Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the boot
sequence to boot from another source.
Cannot connect t
Cannot connect t
Cannot connect t
Cannot connect tCannot connect to network server when attempting Remote System Instal
o network server when attempting Remote System Instal
o network server when attempting Remote System Instal
o network server when attempting Remote System Instalo network server when attempting Remote System Installation.
lation.
lation.
lation.lation.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The network controller is not properly. Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that congured
the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for
your NIC.
System setup utility reports unprogr
System setup utility reports unprogr
System setup utility reports unprogr
System setup utility reports unprogrSystem setup utility reports unprogrammed EEPROM.
ammed EEPROM.
ammed EEPROM.
ammed EEPROM.ammed EEPROM.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Unprogrammed EEPROM. Contact an authorized service provider.
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving memory pr
ving memory pr
ving memory pr
ving memory prving memory problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Power may still be supplied to the DIMMs when the computer is turned (depending on o
the Management Engine (ME) settings). To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board, you must unplug
the computer power cord before attempting to reseat, install, or remove a memory module.
For those systems that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. Otherwise,
the computer will not boot the operating system.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The memory count will be by with the Management Engine (ME) enabled. The aected congurations
ME uses 8MB of system memory in single channel mode or 16MB of memory in dual-channel mode to
download, decompress, and execute the ME for Out-of-Band (OOB), third-party data storage, and other rmware
management functions.
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System will no
System will no
System will no
System will noSystem will not boot or does not function pr
t boot or does not function pr
t boot or does not function pr
t boot or does not function prt boot or does not function properly after instal
operly after instal
operly after instal
operly after instaloperly after installing additional memory modules.
ling additional memory modules.
ling additional memory modules.
ling additional memory modules.ling additional memory modules.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
A memory module is not installed in the DIMM1 or XMM1 socket. Ensure that a memory module is installed in the DIMM1 or XMM1
socket on the system board. This socket must be populated with a
memory module.
Memory module is not the correct type or speed grade for
the system or the new memory module is not seated properly.
Replace module with the correct industry-standard device for
the computer. On some models, ECC and non-ECC memory
modules cannot be mixed.
Out of memory err
Out of memory err
Out of memory err
Out of memory errOut of memory error
or
or
oror
.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
You have run out of memory to run the application. Check the application documentation to determine the memory
requirements.
Memory count during PO
Memory count during PO
Memory count during PO
Memory count during POMemory count during POST is wr
ST is wr
ST is wr
ST is wrST is wrong.
ong.
ong.
ong.ong.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The memory modules may not be installed correctly. Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly and
that proper modules are used.
Insucient
Insucient
Insucient
InsucientInsucient memory error during oper
memory error during oper
memory error during oper
memory error during oper memory error during operation.
ation.
ation.
ation.ation.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Too many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs) are
installed.
Delete any TSRs that you do not need.
You have run out of memory for the application. Check the memory requirements for the application or add more
memory to the computer.
Power LED
Power LED
Power LED
Power LED Power LED Red
Red
Red
Red Red times, once e
times, once e
times, once e
times, once e times, once every second, fol
very second, fol
very second, fol
very second, folvery second, foll
l
l
llowed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the c
owed by a two second pause, and the cowed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps
omputer beeps
omputer beeps
omputer beeps omputer beeps times. (Beeps st
times. (Beeps st
times. (Beeps st
times. (Beeps st times. (Beeps stop
op
op
op op
ashes
ashes
ashes
ashesashes ve
ve
ve
veve ve
ve
ve
veve
after
after
after
after after iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue
iteration but LEDs continue iteration but LEDs continue
fth
fth
fth
fthfth ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)
ashing.)ashing.)
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad. Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty module.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Replace the system board.
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Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving USB
ving USB
ving USB
ving USB ving USB drive pr
drive pr
drive pr
drive pr drive problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
ash
ash
ash
ashash
If you encounter USB drive problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.ash
USB
USB
USB
USB USB drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.
drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.
drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.
drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows. drive is not seen as a drive letter in Windows.
ash
ash
ash
ashash
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The drive letter after the last physical drive is not available. Change the default drive letter for the drive in Windows.ash
USB
USB
USB
USB USB drive not fo
drive not fo
drive not fo
drive not fo drive not found
und
und
und und
ash
ash
ash
ashash (identied).
(identied).
(identied).
(identied).(identied).
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The device is attached to a USB port that has been hidden in
Computer Setup.
Run the Computer Setup utility and enable USB ports in >
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced
Port Options
Port Options
Port Options
Port OptionsPort Options.
System will no
System will no
System will no
System will noSystem will not boot from USB
t boot from USB
t boot from USB
t boot from USB t boot from USB drive.
drive.
drive.
drive. drive.
ash
ash
ash
ashash
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Boot order is not correct. Run the Computer Setup utility and change boot sequence in
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot OptionsBoot Options > .
Removable Media Boot is disabled in the Computer Setup utility. Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to removable
media in > . Ensure USB is enabled in
Advanced
Advanced
Advanced
AdvancedAdvanced Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot Options
Boot OptionsBoot Options
Stor
Stor
Stor
StorStorage
age
age
ageage Boot Order
Boot Order
Boot Order
Boot OrderBoot Order > .
The computer boots t
The computer boots t
The computer boots t
The computer boots tThe computer boots to DOS after making a bootable
o DOS after making a bootable
o DOS after making a bootable
o DOS after making a bootable o DOS after making a bootable drive.
drive.
drive.
drive. drive.
ash
ash
ash
ashash
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Flash drive is bootable. Install the drive only after the operating system boots.ash
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving fr
ving fr
ving fr
ving frving front panel c
ont panel c
ont panel c
ont panel cont panel component pr
omponent pr
omponent pr
omponent promponent problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
If you encounter problems with devices connected to the front panel, refer to the common causes and solutions
listed in the following table.
A USB device, headphone, or micr
A USB device, headphone, or micr
A USB device, headphone, or micr
A USB device, headphone, or micrA USB device, headphone, or microphone is not recognized by the c
ophone is not recognized by the c
ophone is not recognized by the c
ophone is not recognized by the cophone is not recognized by the computer
omputer
omputer
omputeromputer.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Device is not properly connected. Turn the computer.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. o
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Reconnect the device to the front of the computer and restart
the computer.
The device does not have power. If the USB device requires AC power, be sure one end is connected
to the device and one end is connected to a live outlet.
The correct device driver is not installed. Install the correct driver for the device.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. You might need to reboot the computer.
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A USB device, headphone, or micr
A USB device, headphone, or micr
A USB device, headphone, or micr
A USB device, headphone, or micrA USB device, headphone, or microphone is not rec
ophone is not rec
ophone is not rec
ophone is not recophone is not recognized by the computer
ognized by the computer
ognized by the computer
ognized by the computerognized by the computer
.
.
.
..
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
The cable from the device to the computer does not work. If possible, replace the cable.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Restart the computer.
The device is not working. Replace the device.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Restart the computer.
Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving Internet acce
ving Internet acce
ving Internet acce
ving Internet acceving Internet access pr
ss pr
ss pr
ss prss problems
oblems
oblems
oblemsoblems
If you encounter Internet access problems, consult your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or refer to the common
causes and solutions listed in the following table.
Unable to c
Unable to c
Unable to c
Unable to cUnable to connect to the Internet.
onnect to the Internet.
onnect to the Internet.
onnect to the Internet.onnect to the Internet.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Internet Service Provider (ISP) account is not set up properly. Verify Internet settings or contact your ISP for assistance.
Web browser is not set up properly. Verify that the Web browser is installed and set up to work with
your ISP.
Cable/DSL modem is not plugged in. Plug in cable/DSL modem. You should see a “power” LED light on
the front of the cable/DSL modem.
Cable/DSL service is not available or has been interrupted due to
bad weather.
Try connecting to the Internet at a later time or contact your ISP. (If
the cable/DSL service is connected, the “cable” LED light on
the front of the cable/DSL modem will be on.)
The CAT5 UTP cable is disconnected. Connect the CAT5 UTP cable between the cable modem and
the computers’s RJ-45 connector. (If the connection is good,
the “PC” LED light on the front of the cable/DSL modem will be on.)
IP address is not properly. Contact your ISP for the correct IP address.congured
Cookies are corrupted. (A “cookie” is a small piece of information
that a Web server can store temporarily with the Web browser. This
is useful for having the browser remember some specic
information that the Web server can later retrieve.)
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Type in the taskbar search box, and then control panel
select Contr
Contr
Contr
ContrControl Panel
ol Panel
ol Panel
ol Panelol Panel from the list of applications.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Click .
Internet Options
Internet Options
Internet Options
Internet OptionsInternet Options
3.
3.
3.
3.3. In the Browsing his
Browsing his
Browsing his
Browsing hisBrowsing history
tory
tory
torytory Delete
Delete
Delete
DeleteDelete section, click the button.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Select the check box and click
Cookies and website data
Cookies and website data
Cookies and website data
Cookies and website dataCookies and website data
the button.
Delete
Delete
Delete
DeleteDelete
Cannot automa
Cannot automa
Cannot automa
Cannot automaCannot automatically launch Internet pr
tically launch Internet pr
tically launch Internet pr
tically launch Internet prtically launch Internet programs.
ograms.
ograms.
ograms.ograms.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
You must log on to your ISP before some programs will start. Log on to your ISP and launch the desired program.
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Sol
Sol
Sol
SolSolving softw
ving softw
ving softw
ving softwving software problems
are problems
are problems
are problemsare problems
Most software problems occur as a result of the following:
●The application was not installed or correctly.congured
●There is memory available to run the application.insucient
●There is a between applications.conict
●Be sure that all the needed device drivers have been installed.
●If you have installed an operating system other than the factory-installed operating system, check to be
sure it is supported on the system.
If you encounter software problems, see the applicable solutions listed in the following table.
Computer will no
Computer will no
Computer will no
Computer will noComputer will not continue and the HP l
t continue and the HP l
t continue and the HP l
t continue and the HP lt continue and the HP logo does not display.
ogo does not display.
ogo does not display.
ogo does not display.ogo does not display.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
ROM issue - POST error has occurred. Observe the beeps and LED lights on the front of the computer. See
POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and
audible codes on page 73 to determine possible causes.
See the Worldwide Limited Warranty for terms and conditions.
“Illegal Opera
“Illegal Opera
“Illegal Opera
“Illegal Opera“Illegal Operation has Occurred” error message is displ
tion has Occurred” error message is displ
tion has Occurred” error message is displ
tion has Occurred” error message is displtion has Occurred” error message is displayed.
ayed.
ayed.
ayed.ayed.
Cause
Cause
Cause
CauseCause Solution
Solution
Solution
SolutionSolution
Software being used is not for your version of Microsoft-certied
Windows.
Verify that the software is by Microsoft for your version of certied
Windows (see program packaging for this information).
Conguration les are corrupt. If possible, save all data, close all programs, and restart
the computer.
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7
7
77 POS
POS
POS
POSPOST err
T err
T err
T errT error mes
or mes
or mes
or mesor messages and diagnostic fr
sages and diagnostic fr
sages and diagnostic fr
sages and diagnostic frsages and diagnostic front
ont
ont
ont ont
panel LEDs and audible c
panel LEDs and audible c
panel LEDs and audible c
panel LEDs and audible cpanel LEDs and audible codes
odes
odes
odesodes
This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various indicator light and audible sequences that
you may encounter during Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable source of the problem,
and steps you can take to resolve the error condition.
POST Message Disabled suppresses most system messages during POST, such as memory count and non-error
text messages. If a POST error occurs, the screen will display the error message. To manually switch to the POST
Messages Enabled mode during POST, press any key (except , , or ). The default mode is POST F10 F11 F12
Message Disabled.
The speed at which the computer loads the operating system and the extent to which it is tested are determined
by the POST mode selection.
Quick Boot is a fast startup process that does not run all of the system level tests, such as the memory test. Full
Boot runs all of the ROM-based system tests and takes longer to complete.
Full Boot may also be enabled to run every 1 to 30 days on a regularly scheduled basis. To establish
the schedule, the computer to the Full Boot Every x Days mode, using Computer Setup.recongure
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: For more information on Computer Setup, see .Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 37
POS
POS
POS
POSPOST numeric codes and tex
T numeric codes and tex
T numeric codes and tex
T numeric codes and texT numeric codes and text messages
t messages
t messages
t messagest messages
This section covers those POST errors that have numeric codes associated with them. The section also includes
some text messages that may be encountered during POST.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is displayed on the screen.
Contr
Contr
Contr
ContrControl panel message
ol panel message
ol panel message
ol panel messageol panel message Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription Recommended action
Recommended action
Recommended action
Recommended actionRecommended action
002-Option ROM Checksum Error System ROM or expansion board option ROM
checksum.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Verify the correct ROM.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Flash the ROM if needed.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If an expansion board was recently added,
remove it to see if the problem remains.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
5.
5.
5.
5.5. If the message disappears, there may be a
problem with the expansion card.
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Replace the system board.
003-System Board Failure DMA or timers. Clear CMOS. (See
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove expansion boards.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace the system board.
005-Real-Time Clock Power Loss Invalid time or date in memory. Reset the date and time under conguration Contr
Contr
Contr
ContrControl Panel
ol Panel
ol Panel
ol Panel ol Panel
(Computer Setup can also be used). If
POST numeric codes and text messages 73

Contr
Contr
Contr
ContrControl panel message
ol panel message
ol panel message
ol panel messageol panel message Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription Recommended action
Recommended action
Recommended action
Recommended actionRecommended action
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
be replaced.
the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
See the Removal and Replacement section for
instructions on installing a new battery.
008–Microcode Patch Error Processor is not supported by the BIOS. Upgrade BIOS to proper version.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Change the processor.
009–PMM Allocation Error during MEBx
Download
Memory error during POST execution of
the Management Engine (ME) BIOS Extensions
option ROM.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reboot the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Unplug the power cord, re-seat
the memory modules, and reboot
the computer.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If the memory was recently conguration
changed, unplug the computer, restore
the original memory and conguration,
reboot the computer.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the error persists, replace the system
board.
00A-Product Information Not Valid The product information programmed into
the system board is missing or invalid.
Use Computer Setup to update this information.
00B-MEBx Module did not checksum correctly Memory error during POST execution of
the Management Engine (ME) BIOS Extensions
option ROM.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reboot the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Unplug the power cord, re-seat
the memory modules, and reboot
the computer.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If the memory was recently conguration
changed, unplug the power cord, restore
the original memory and conguration,
reboot the computer.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the error persists, replace the system
board.
00C-PMM Deallocation Error during MEBx
Cleanup
Memory error during POST execution of
the Management Engine (ME) BIOS Extensions
option ROM.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reboot the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Unplug the power cord, re-seat
the memory modules, and reboot
the computer.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If the memory was recently conguration
changed, unplug the power cord, restore
the original memory and conguration,
reboot the computer.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the error persists, replace the system
board.
00D-Setup Error during MEBx Execution MEBx selection or exit resulted in a setup failure. Reboot the computer.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Unplug the power cord, re-seat
the memory modules, and reboot
the computer.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If the memory was recently conguration
changed, unplug the power cord, restore
the original memory and conguration,
reboot the computer.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the error persists, replace the system
board.
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Contr
Contr
Contr
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00E-Inventory Error during MEBx Execution BIOS information passed to the MEBx resulted in
a failure.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reboot the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. If the error persists, update to the latest
BIOS version.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If the error still persists, replace the system
board.
00F-Interface Error during MEBx Execution MEBx operation experienced a hardware error
during communication with the ME.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reboot the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. If the error persists, update to the latest
BIOS version.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. If the error still persists, replace the system
board.
100-Front Audio Not Connected Front audio cable has been detached or
unseated from system board.
Reconnect or replace front audio cable.
2E1-MemorySize Error Memory amount has changed since the last boot
(memory added or removed).
The system memory size is from dierent
the last startup. The most common reason is
the removal of memory from the system board.
Press the key to save the memory changes. If F1
this message persists, verify that the memory
modules are installed correctly.
2E2-Memory Error Memory module failed during boot conguration
up.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Ensure memory modules are correctly
installed.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Verify proper memory module type.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Remove and replace the faulty identied
memory module(s).
4.
4.
4.
4.4. If the error persists after replacing memory
modules, replace the system board.
2E3-Incompatible Memory Module in Memory
Socket(s) X, X, ...
A memory module in memory socket in identied
the error message is missing critical SPD
information, or is incompatible with the chipset.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Verify proper memory module type.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Try another memory socket.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace with a supported module.
2E4-DIMM Warning The current memory is not Conguration conguration
optimized.
Rearrange the DIMMs so that each channel has
the same amount of memory.
2E5-ECC Memory Module Detected on
Unsupported Platform
Recently added memory module(s) support ECC
memory error correction.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. If additional memory was recently added,
remove it to see if the problem remains.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Check product documentation for memory
support information.
2E6–Memory Not Correctly for Proper Congured
MEBx Execution
DIMM1 is not installed. Make sure there is a memory module in
the DIMM1 socket and that it is properly seated.
300–Conguration Change Warning The storage device will be updated conguration
as shown.
Not applicable
301-Hard Disk 1: SMART Hard Drive Detects
Imminent Failure
Hard drive is about to fail. (Some hard drives
have a hard drive patch that will an rmware x
erroneous error message.)
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Determine if hard drive is giving correct
error message. Run the Drive Protection
System test under using F2 Diagnostics
when booting the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Apply hard drive patch rmware
if applicable. (Available at
http://www.hp.com/support.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Back up contents and replace hard drive.
POST numeric codes and text messages 75

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302-Hard Disk 2: SMART Hard Drive Detects
Imminent Failure
Hard drive is about to fail. (Some hard drives
have a hard drive patch that will an rmware x
erroneous error message.)
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Determine if hard drive is giving correct
error message. Run the Drive Protection
System test under using F2 Diagnostics
when booting the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Apply hard drive patch rmware
if applicable. (Available at
http://www.hp.com/support.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Back up contents and replace hard drive.
309 – 30C: Hard Disk 3–6: SMART Hard Drive
Detects Imminent Failure
Hard drive is about to fail. (Some hard drives
have a hard drive patch that will an rmware x
erroneous error message.)
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Determine if hard drive is giving correct
error message. Run the Drive Protection
System test under using F2 Diagnostics
when booting the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Apply hard drive patch rmware
if applicable. (Available at
http://www.hp.com/support.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Back up contents and replace hard drive.
3F0–Boot Device Not Found Boot device not found. Insert boot device or load operating system.
3F1–Hard Disk 1 Error Hard disk 1 error. Check and/or replace cables.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace the hard disk drive.
3F2–Hard Disk 2 Error Hard disk 2 error. Check and/or replace cables.
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace the hard disk drive.
400-Serial Port A Address Detected Both external and internal serial ports are Conict
assigned to the same resources.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove any serial port expansion cards.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Recongure card resources and/or run
Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
401-Serial Port B Address Detected Both external and internal serial ports are Conict
assigned to the same resources.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove any serial port expansion cards.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Recongure card resources and/or run
Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
402-Serial Port C Address Detected Both external and internal serial ports are Conict
assigned to the same resources.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove any serial port expansion cards.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Recongure card resources and/or run
Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
403-Serial Port D Address Detected Both external and internal serial ports are Conict
assigned to the same resources.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove any serial port expansion cards.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Clear CMOS. (See Password security and
resetting CMOS on page 80.)
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Recongure card resources and/or run
Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
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419-Out of Memory Space for Option ROMs Recently added PCI expansion card contains an
option ROM too large to download during POST.
▲If a PCI expansion card was recently added,
remove it to see if the problem remains.
41A-Front USB3 Not Connected Front USB cable has been detached or unseated
from system board.
Reconnect or replace front USB cable.
41B-Device in PCI Express Slot Failed To Initialize There is an incompatibility or problem with a
PCIe device and the system or PCIe link could not
be to a valid bus width or speed.congured
Try rebooting the system. If the error reoccurs,
the device may not work with this system
43A-USB Type-C I2C Not Connected Cable is required between FIOUI-P (OCUlink) on
I/O panel and OCUlink connector on the system
board.
Install cable between I2C on card and USB-C on
the system board.
43B-More Than One USB type-C Cards Are
Installed
More than one USB type-C card is installed. Remove USB type-C card so only one is installed.
500–BIOS Recovery A system BIOS recovery has occurred. Not applicable.
70x-Wireless Mode Not Supported The system has detected a wireless module
installed in the system that is not supported and
has been disabled.
Replace with a supported module.
800-Keyboard Error Keyboard failure. Reconnect keyboard with computer turned
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
o.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Check connector for bent or missing pins.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Ensure that none of the keys are
depressed.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Replace keyboard.
801-Keyboard or System Unit Error Keyboard failure. Reconnect the keyboard with computer
1.
1.
1.
1.1.
turned o.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Ensure that none of the keys are
depressed.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace the keyboard.
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Replace the system board.
900-CPU Fan Not Detected CPU fan is not connected or may have
malfunctioned.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reseat CPU fan.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Reseat fan cable.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace CPU fan.
901-Chassis, Rear Chassis, or Front Chassis Fan
not Detected
Chassis, rear chassis, or front chassis fan is not
connected or may have malfunctioned.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reseat chassis, rear chassis, or front
chassis fan.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Reseat fan cable.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace chassis, rear chassis, or front
chassis fan.
903-Computer Cover Has Been Removed Since
Last System Startup
N/A
904-SATA Cabling Error One or more SATA devices are improperly
attached. For optimal performance, the SATA 0
and SATA 1 ports should be used for hard drives
before other ports.
Ensure SATA connectors are used in ascending
order. For one device, use SATA 0. For two
devices, use SATA 0 and SATA 1. For three
devices, use SATA 0, SATA 1, and SATA 2.
90B-Fan Failure The system has detected that a cooling fan is not
operating correctly.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reseat fan.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Reseat fan cable.
POST numeric codes and text messages 77

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3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace fan.
90D-System Temperature Thermal shutdown occurred. The system BIOS
has detected your machine was previously shut
down to avoid overheating. Overheating may
occur if the cooling vents are blocked or
the operating temperature exceeds the system
specications. The machine should return to
normal operation once the situation is resolved.
Make sure system has proper airow.
90E-Power Supply Fan Not detected Power supply fan is not connected or may have
malfunctioned.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Reseat power supply fan.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Reseat fan cable.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Replace power supply fan.
910–Filter Warning is dirty. Replace the Airow lter airow lter.
Interpreting system v
Interpreting system v
Interpreting system v
Interpreting system vInterpreting system validation diagnos
alidation diagnos
alidation diagnos
alidation diagnosalidation diagnostic fr
tic fr
tic fr
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ont panel LEDs and
ont panel LEDs and
ont panel LEDs and ont panel LEDs and
audible c
audible c
audible c
audible caudible codes
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During the system validation phase that occurs at system startup, the BIOS validates the functionality of
the following subsystems and conditions:
●System board power
●Processor failure
●BIOS corruption
●Memory failure
●Graphics failure
●System board failure
●BIOS authentication failure
If an error is detected, patterns of long and short blinks, accompanied by long and short beeps (where specic
applicable) are used to identify the error. These patterns will make up a two part code:
●Major – the category of the error
●Minor – the error within the categoryspecic
NO
NO
NO
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Number of l
Number of l
Number of l
Number of lNumber of long beeps/blinks
ong beeps/blinks
ong beeps/blinks
ong beeps/blinksong beeps/blinks Error category
Error category
Error category
Error categoryError category
1 Not used
2 BIOS
3 Hardware
4 Thermal
5 System board
78 Chapter 7 POST error messages and diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes

Patterns of blink/beep codes are determined by using the following parameters:
●1 second pause occurs after the last major blink.
●2 second pause occurs after the last minor blink.
●Beep error code sequences occur for the 5 iterations of the pattern and then stop.rst
●Blink error code sequences continue until the computer is unplugged or the power button is pressed.
NO
NO
NO
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TE:TE: Not all diagnostic lights and audible codes are available on all models.
The red LED blinks to represent the major error category (long blinks). The white LED blinks to represent
the minor error category (short blinks). For example, ‘3.5’ indicates 3 long red blinks and 5 short white blinks to
communicate the processor is not detected.
Category
Category
Category
CategoryCategory Major
Major
Major
MajorMajor/minor code
/minor code
/minor code
/minor code/minor code Description
Description
Description
DescriptionDescription
BIOS 2.2 The main area (DXE) of BIOS has become corrupted and there is no recovery
binary image available.
2.3 The embedded controller policy requires the user to enter a key sequence.
2.4 The embedded controller is checking or recovering the boot block.
Hardware 3.2 The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from
memory initialization.
3.3 The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from
graphics initialization.
3.4 The system board displays a power failure (crowbar).*
3.5 The processor is not detected.*
3.6 The processor does not support an enabled feature.
Thermal 4.2 A processor over temperature condition has been detected.*
4.3 An ambient temperature over temperature condition has been detected.
System board 5.2 The embedded controller cannot valid nd rmware.
5.3 The embedded controller has timed out waiting for the BIOS.
5.4 The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from system
board initialization.
5.5 The embedded controller rebooted the system after a possible lockup condition
had been detected through the use of a System Health Timer, Automated
System Recovery Timer, or other mechanism.
* Indicates hardware triggered event; all other events are controlled by the BIOS.
Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes 79

8
8
8
88 P
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OS
OS
OSOS
This computer supports security password features, which can be established through the Computer Setup
Utilities menu.
This computer supports two security password features that are established through the Computer Setup
Utilities menu: administrator password and power-on password. When you establish only an administrator
password, any user can access all the information on the computer except Computer Setup. When you establish
only a power-on password, the power-on password is required to access Computer Setup and any other
information on the computer. When you establish both passwords, only the administrator password will give you
access to Computer Setup.
When both passwords are set, the administrator password can also be used in place of the power-on password
as an override to log in to the computer. This is a useful feature for a network administrator.
If you forget one or both passwords, you can clear all passwords by powering the system, opening the cover, o
temporarily removing the CLR_PSWD jumper, and booting once. This will erase the administrator and power-on
passwords. You must restore the jumper to create new passwords.
The computer’s memory (CMOS) stores information about the computer’s conguration conguration.
The CMOS jumper resets CMOS but does not clear the power-on and setup passwords.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Resetting the CMOS with power removed will reset the BIOS settings to factory defaults. It may be
useful to back up the BIOS settings or save them as custom defaults before resetting them in case they are
needed later. Back up can be performed in Computer Setup or using the tool available from BiosCongUtility
www.hp.com. See Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 37 for information on backing up the BIOS settings.
Resetting CMOS resets BIOS settings to default, but does not clear the passwords or any of the other aect
Security settings. On Intel systems with advanced manageability features, resetting CMOS will also partially
unprovision AMT.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Stringent security is a mode where there is no physical bypass of the password function. If enabled,
removing the password jumper will be ignored. To enable this mode, change the security setting Clear Pas
Clear Pas
Clear Pas
Clear PasClear Password
sword
sword
sword sword
Jumper
Jumper
Jumper
JumperJumper in Password Policies to .
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
IgnoreIgnore
If you lose or forget the password when in stringent security mode, the system can only be reset by System
Management Command. This is a way for HP Service and Support to provide a secure method to access the BIOS
and command a password reset for a unit under the direction of the owner. This scenario specically identied
may not be covered under warranty.
To prevent needing a customer service event to restore access to the system, record your congured
administrator and power-on passwords in a safe place away from your computer.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: You will receive POST error messages after clearing CMOS and rebooting advising you that conguration
changes have occurred. Use Computer Setup to reset any special system setups along with the date and time.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: It is important to back up the computer CMOS settings before resetting them in case they are needed
later. Back up is easily done through Computer Setup. See for Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 37
information on backing up the CMOS settings.
80 Chapter 8 Password security and resetting CMOS

Resetting CMO
Resetting CMO
Resetting CMO
Resetting CMOResetting CMOS and/
S and/
S and/
S and/S and/or the passw
or the passw
or the passw
or the passwor the password jumper
ord jumper
ord jumper
ord jumperord jumper
This computer supports security password features, which can be established through the Computer Setup
Utilities menu.
This computer supports two security password features that are established through the Computer Setup
Utilities menu: administrator password and power-on password. When you establish only an administrator
password, any user can access all the information on the computer except Computer Setup. When you establish
only a power-on password, the power-on password is required to access Computer Setup and any other
information on the computer. When you establish both passwords, only the administrator password will give you
access to Computer Setup.
When both passwords are set, the administrator password can also be used in place of the power-on password
as an override to log in to the computer. This is a useful feature for a network administrator.
If you forget one or both passwords, you can clear all passwords by powering the system, opening the cover, o
temporarily removing the CMOS/PSWD jumper, and booting once. This will erase the administrator and power-on
passwords. You must restore the jumper to create new passwords.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Resetting the CMOS with power removed will reset the BIOS settings to factory defaults. It may be
useful to back up the BIOS settings or save them as custom defaults before resetting them in case they are
needed later. Back up can be performed in Computer Setup or using the tool available from BiosCongUtility
www.hp.com. See for information on backing up the BIOS settings.Computer Setup (F10) Utility on page 37
Resetting CMOS resets BIOS settings to default, but does not clear the passwords or any of the other aect
Security settings. On Intel systems with advanced manageability features, resetting CMOS will also partially
unprovision AMT.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Stringent security is a mode where there is no physical bypass of the password function. If enabled,
removing the password jumper will be ignored. To enable this mode, change the security setting Clear Passw
Clear Passw
Clear Passw
Clear PasswClear Password
ord
ord
ord ord
Jumper
Jumper
Jumper
JumperJumper in Password Policies to .
Ignore
Ignore
Ignore
IgnoreIgnore
If you lose or forget the password when in stringent security mode, the system can only be reset by System
Management Command. This is a way for HP Service and Support to provide a secure method to access the BIOS
and command a password reset for a unit under the direction of the owner. This scenario specically identied
may not be covered under warranty.
To prevent needing a customer service event to restore access to the system, record your congured
administrator and power-on passwords in a safe place away from your computer.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: You will receive POST error messages after clearing CMOS and rebooting advising you that conguration
changes have occurred. Use Computer Setup to reset any special system setups along with the date and time.
To clear CMOS, disable the power-on or administrator password features, or to clear the power-on or
administrator passwords, complete the following steps:
Resetting CMOS and/or the password jumper 81

9
9
9
99 Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC HardwUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
are Diagnostics (UEFI)
are Diagnostics (UEFI)
are Diagnostics (UEFI)are Diagnostics (UEFI)
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC HardwUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
are Diagnostics Windows
are Diagnostics Windows
are Diagnostics Windowsare Diagnostics Windows
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is a Windows-based utility that allows you to run diagnostic tests to
determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs within the Windows operating
system in order to diagnose hardware failures.
If HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is not installed on your computer, you must download and install it. To rst
download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, see Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
on page 85.
After HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows is installed, follow these steps to access it from HP Help and Support
or HP Support Assistant.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. To access HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Help and Support:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Start
Start
Start
StartStartSelect the button, and then select .
HP Help and Support
HP Help and Support
HP Help and Support
HP Help and SupportHP Help and Support
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Right-click , select , and then select
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics WindowsHP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows More
More
More
MoreMore Run as administr
Run as administr
Run as administr
Run as administrRun as administrator
ator
ator
atorator.
–or–
To access HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows from HP Support Assistant:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Type in the taskbar search box, and then select the app.support HP Support Assistant
HP Support Assistant
HP Support Assistant
HP Support AssistantHP Support Assistant
–or–
Select the question mark icon in the taskbar.
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Tro
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ubleshooting and ubleshooting and Select xes
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c.
c.
c.
c.c. Diagnostics
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Diagnostics
DiagnosticsDiagnostics HP PC Hardware Diagnos
HP PC Hardware Diagnos
HP PC Hardware Diagnos
HP PC Hardware DiagnosHP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
tics Windows
tics Windows
tics Windowstics WindowsSelect , and then select .
2.
2.
2.
2.2. When the tool opens, select the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTICE:
TICE:
TICE:
TICE:TICE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test at any time, select .
Cancel
Cancel
Cancel
CancelCancel
3.
3.
3.
3.3. When HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows detects a failure that requires hardware replacement, a 24-
digit Failure ID code is generated. For assistance in correcting the problem, contact support, and then
provide the Failure ID code.
84 Chapter 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

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●The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows download instructions are provided in English only.
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To download HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, follow these steps:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Go to http://www.hp.com/go/techcenter/pcdiags. The HP PC Diagnostics home page is displayed.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. In the section, select
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware DiagnosticsHP PC Hardware Diagnostics Do
Do
Do
DoDownload
wnload
wnload
wnloadwnload, and then select the installation location:
To run the tool on your computer, download it to the computer desktop.
–or–
To run the tool from a drive, download it to a drive.ash ash
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Select .
Run
Run
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these steps:
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
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TE:TE: For some products, it may be necessary to download the software to a drive by using the product ash
name or number.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Go to http://www.hp.com/support.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Select , and then enter the product name or number.
Get software and drivers
Get software and drivers
Get software and drivers
Get software and driversGet software and drivers
3.
3.
3.
3.3. In the section, select
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
HP PC Hardware DiagnosticsHP PC Hardware Diagnostics Do
Do
Do
DoDownload
wnload
wnload
wnloadwnload, and then select the installation location:
To run the tool on your computer, download it to the computer desktop.
–or–
To run the tool from a drive, download it to a drive.ash ash
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Select .
Run
Run
Run
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Instal
Instal
Instal
InstalInstalling HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windo
ling HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windo
ling HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windo
ling HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windoling HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows
ws
ws
wsws
To install HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows, follow these steps:
▲Navigate to the folder on your computer or the drive where the .exe was downloaded, double-ash le
click the .exe and then follow the on-screen instructions.le,
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows 85

Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC Hardw
Using HP PC HardwUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
are Diagnostics UEFI
are Diagnostics UEFI
are Diagnostics UEFIare Diagnostics UEFI
HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI Extensible Firmware Interface) allows you to run diagnostic tests to (Unied
determine whether the computer hardware is functioning properly. The tool runs outside the operating system
so that it can isolate hardware failures from issues that are caused by the operating system or other software
components.
If your PC will not boot into Windows, you can use HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to diagnose
hardware issues.
When HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI detects a failure that requires hardware replacement, a 24-digit Failure
ID code is generated. For assistance in correcting the problem, contact support, and provide the Failure ID code.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: To start diagnostics on a convertible computer, your computer must be in notebook mode, and you
must use the attached keyboard.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
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TE:TE: If you need to stop a diagnostic test, press .esc
Starting HP PC Hardw
Starting HP PC Hardw
Starting HP PC Hardw
Starting HP PC HardwStarting HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI
are Diagnostics UEFI
are Diagnostics UEFI
are Diagnostics UEFIare Diagnostics UEFI
To start HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI, follow these steps:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Turn on or restart the computer, and quickly press esc.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Press .f2
The BIOS searches three places for the diagnostic tools, in the following order:
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Connected USB drive
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: To download the HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI tool to a USB drive, see Downloading HP
PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device on page 86.
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Hard drive
c.
c.
c.
c.c. BIOS
3.
3.
3.
3.3. When the diagnostic tool opens, select the type of diagnostic test you want to run, and then follow the on-
screen instructions.
Downl
Downl
Downl
DownlDownloading HP PC Hardw
oading HP PC Hardw
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oading HP PC Hardwoading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI t
are Diagnostics UEFI t
are Diagnostics UEFI t
are Diagnostics UEFI tare Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device
o a USB device
o a USB device
o a USB deviceo a USB device
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI to a USB device drive) can be useful in the (ash
following situations:
●HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI is not included in the preinstall image.
●HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI is not included in the HP Tool partition.
●The hard drive is damaged.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UEFI download instructions are provided in English only, and you must
use a Windows computer to download and create the HP UEFI support environment because only .exe les
are provided.
86 Chapter 9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)

10
10
10
1010 System back
System back
System back
System backSystem backup and rec
up and rec
up and rec
up and recup and recovery
overy
overy
overyovery
Backing up, res
Backing up, res
Backing up, res
Backing up, resBacking up, rest
t
t
ttoring, and rec
oring, and rec
oring, and rec
oring, and recoring, and recovering in Windows 10
overing in Windows 10
overing in Windows 10
overing in Windows 10overing in Windows 10
This section provides information about the following processes. The information in the section is standard
procedure for most products.
●Creating recovery media and backups
●Restoring and recovering your system
For additional information, refer to Help and Support.
▲Type in the taskbar search box, and then select .help Help and Support
Help and Support
Help and Support
Help and SupportHelp and Support
Creating rec
Creating rec
Creating rec
Creating recCreating recovery media and back
overy media and back
overy media and back
overy media and backovery media and backups
ups
ups
upsups
The following methods of creating recovery media and backups are available on select products only. Choose
the available method according to your computer model.
●Use HP Recovery Manager to create HP Recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. This
step creates a backup of the HP Recovery partition on the computer. The backup can be used to reinstall
the original operating system in cases where the hard drive is corrupted or has been replaced. For
information on creating recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only)
on page 89. For information on the recovery options that are available using the recovery media, see
What you need to know before you get started on page 91.
●Use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information.
For more information, see .Using Windows tools on page 90
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
Creating HP Rec
Creating HP Rec
Creating HP Rec
Creating HP RecCreating HP Recovery media (select pr
overy media (select pr
overy media (select pr
overy media (select provery media (select products only)
oducts only)
oducts only)
oducts only)oducts only)
If possible, check for the presence of the Recovery partition and the Windows partition. From the Start menu,
select .
File Explorer
File Explorer
File Explorer
File ExplorerFile Explorer
●If your computer does not list the Windows partition and the Recovery partition, you can obtain recovery
media for your system from support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with
the computer. You can also contact information on the HP website. Go to nd http://www.hp.com/support,
select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
You can use Windows tools to create system restore points and create backups of personal information,
see Using Windows tools on page 90.
●If your computer does list the Recovery partition and the Windows partition, you can use HP Recovery
Manager to create recovery media after you successfully set up the computer. HP Recovery media can be
used to perform system recovery if the hard drive becomes corrupted. System recovery reinstalls
the original operating system and software programs that were installed at the factory and then congures
the settings for the programs. HP Recovery media can also be used to customize the system or restore
the factory image if you replace the hard drive.
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10 89

○Only one set of recovery media can be created. Handle these recovery tools carefully, and keep them
in a safe place.
○HP Recovery Manager examines the computer and determines the required storage capacity for
the media that will be required.
○To create recovery discs, your computer must have an optical drive with DVD writer capability, and
you must use only high-quality blank DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-R DL, or DVD+R DL discs. Do not use
rewritable discs such as CD±RW, DVD±RW, double-layer DVD±RW, or BD-RE (rewritable Blu-ray) discs;
they are not compatible with HP Recovery Manager software. Or, instead, you can use a high-quality
blank USB drive.ash
○If your computer does not include an integrated optical drive with DVD writer capability, but you
would like to create DVD recovery media, you can use an external optical drive (purchased separately)
to create recovery discs. If you use an external optical drive, it must be connected directly to a USB
port on the computer; the drive cannot be connected to a USB port on an external device, such as a
USB hub. If you cannot create DVD media yourself, you can obtain recovery discs for your computer
from HP. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet included with the computer. You can also nd
contact information on the HP website. Go to http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or
region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
○Be sure that the computer is connected to AC power before you begin creating the recovery media.
○The creation process can take an hour or more. Do not interrupt the creation process.
○If necessary, you can exit the program before you have creating all of the recovery DVDs. HP nished
Recovery Manager will burning the current DVD. The next time you start HP Recovery Manager, nish
you will be prompted to continue.
To create HP Recovery media:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Type in the taskbar search box, and then select recovery HP Reco
HP Reco
HP Reco
HP RecoHP Recovery Manager
very Manager
very Manager
very Managervery Manager.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Select Create rec
Create rec
Create rec
Create recCreate recovery media
overy media
overy media
overy mediaovery media, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If you ever need to recover the system, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 91.
Using Windows t
Using Windows t
Using Windows t
Using Windows tUsing Windows tools
ools
ools
oolsools
You can create recovery media, system restore points, and backups of personal information using Windows
tools.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: If storage is 32 GB or less, Microsoft System Restore is disabled by default.
For more information and steps, see Help and Support.
▲Type in the taskbar search box, and then select Help and Support.help
90 Chapter 10 System backup and recovery

Rest
Rest
Rest
RestRestore and reco
ore and reco
ore and reco
ore and recoore and recovery
very
very
veryvery
There are several options for recovering your system. Choose the method that best matches your situation and
level of expertise:
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORTIMPORTANT
ANT
ANT
ANTANT:
:
:
:: Not all methods are available on all products.
●Windows several options for restoring from backup, refreshing the computer, and resetting oers
the computer to its original state. For more information see Help and Support.
▲Type in the taskbar search box, and then select .help Help and Support
Help and Support
Help and Support
Help and SupportHelp and Support
●If you need to correct a problem with a preinstalled application or driver, use the Reinstall drivers and/ or
applications option (select products only) of HP Recovery Manager to reinstall the individual application or
driver.
▲Type in the taskbar search box, select , select recovery HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery Manager
HP Recovery ManagerHP Recovery Manager Reins
Reins
Reins
ReinsReinstall drivers
tall drivers
tall drivers
tall drivers tall drivers
and/
and/
and/
and/and/or applications
or applications
or applications
or applicationsor applications, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
●If you want to recover the Windows partition to original factory content, you can choose the System
Recovery option from the HP Recovery partition (select products only) or use the HP Recovery media. For
more information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 91. If you have not already
created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 89.
●On select products, if you want to recover the computer's original factory partition and content, or if you
have replaced the hard drive, you can use the Factory Reset option of HP Recovery media. For more
information, see Recovering using HP Recovery Manager on page 91.
●On select products, if you want to remove the recovery partition to reclaim hard drive space, HP Recovery
Manager the Remove Recovery Partition option.oers
For more information, see Removing the HP Recovery partition (select products only) on page 93.
Reco
Reco
Reco
RecoRecovering using HP Recovery Man
vering using HP Recovery Man
vering using HP Recovery Man
vering using HP Recovery Manvering using HP Recovery Manager
ager
ager
agerager
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to recover the computer to its original factory state by using the HP
Recovery media that you either created or that you obtained from HP, or by using the HP Recovery partition
(select products only). If you have not already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select
products only) on page 89.
What you need t
What you need t
What you need t
What you need tWhat you need to know before you get s
o know before you get s
o know before you get s
o know before you get so know before you get started
tarted
tarted
tartedtarted
●HP Recovery Manager recovers only software that was installed at the factory. For software not provided
with this computer, you must either download the software from the manufacturer's website or reinstall
the software from the media provided by the manufacturer.
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORTIMPORTANT
ANT
ANT
ANTANT:
:
:
:: Recovery through HP Recovery Manager should be used as a attempt to correct nal
computer issues.
●HP Recovery media must be used if the computer hard drive fails. If you have not already created recovery
media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 89.
●To use the Factory Reset option (select products only), you must use HP Recovery media. If you have not
already created recovery media, see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 89.
●If your computer does not allow the creation of HP Recovery media or if the HP Recovery media does not
work, you can obtain recovery media for your system from support. See the Worldwide Telephone Numbers
booklet included with the computer. You can also contact information from the HP website. Go to nd
http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or region, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10 91

IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORTIMPORTANT
ANT
ANT
ANTANT:
:
:
:: HP Recovery Manager does not automatically provide backups of your personal data. Before
beginning recovery, back up any personal data you want to retain.
Using HP Recovery media, you can choose from one of the following recovery options:
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Only the options available for your computer display when you start the recovery process.
●System Recovery—Reinstalls the original operating system, and then the settings for congures
the programs that were installed at the factory.
●Factory Reset—Restores the computer to its original factory state by deleting all information from the hard
drive and re-creating the partitions. Then it reinstalls the operating system and the software that was
installed at the factory.
The HP Recovery partition (select products only) allows System Recovery only.
Using the HP Reco
Using the HP Reco
Using the HP Reco
Using the HP RecoUsing the HP Recovery partition (select pr
very partition (select pr
very partition (select pr
very partition (select prvery partition (select products only)
oducts only)
oducts only)
oducts only)oducts only)
The HP Recovery partition allows you to perform a system recovery without the need for recovery discs or a
recovery USB drive. This type of recovery can be used only if the hard drive is still working.ash
To start HP Recovery Manager from the HP Recovery partition:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Type in the taskbar search box, select recovery Reco
Reco
Reco
RecoRecovery Manager
very Manager
very Manager
very Managervery Manager HP Reco
HP Reco
HP Reco
HP RecoHP Recovery
very
very
very very , and then select
Envir
Envir
Envir
EnvirEnvironment
onment
onment
onmentonment.
- or -
Press while the computer boots, or press and hold as you press the power button.f11 f11
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Select Tro
Tro
Tro
TroTroubleshoot
ubleshoot
ubleshoot
ubleshootubleshoot from the boot options menu.
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Select Reco
Reco
Reco
RecoRecovery Manager
very Manager
very Manager
very Managervery Manager, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Using HP Reco
Using HP Reco
Using HP Reco
Using HP RecoUsing HP Recovery media to rec
very media to rec
very media to rec
very media to recvery media to recover
over
over
overover
You can use HP Recovery media to recover the original system. This method can be used if your system does not
have an HP Recovery partition or if the hard drive is not working properly.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. If possible, back up all personal les.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Insert the HP Recovery media, and then restart the computer.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
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TE:TE: If the computer does not automatically restart in HP Recovery Manager, change the computer boot
order. See .Changing the computer boot order on page 93
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
92 Chapter 10 System backup and recovery

Changing the computer boo
Changing the computer boo
Changing the computer boo
Changing the computer booChanging the computer boot order
t order
t order
t ordert order
If your computer does not restart in HP Recovery Manager, you can change the computer boot order, which is
the order of devices listed in BIOS where the computer looks for startup information. You can change
the selection to an optical drive or a USB drive.ash
To change the boot order:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Insert the HP Recovery media.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Access BIOS.
Restart the computer, quickly press , and then press for boot options.esc f9
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Select the optical drive or USB drive from which you want to boot.ash
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Removing the HP Rec
Removing the HP Rec
Removing the HP Rec
Removing the HP RecRemoving the HP Recovery partition (select pr
overy partition (select pr
overy partition (select pr
overy partition (select provery partition (select products only)
oducts only)
oducts only)
oducts only)oducts only)
HP Recovery Manager software allows you to remove the HP Recovery partition to free up hard drive space.
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORT
IMPORTIMPORTANT
ANT
ANT
ANTANT:
:
:
:: After you remove the HP Recovery partition, you will not be able to perform System Recovery or
create HP recovery media from the HP Recovery partition. So before you remove the Recovery partition, create
HP Recovery media; see Creating HP Recovery media (select products only) on page 89.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The Remove Recovery Partition option is only available on products that support this function.
Follow these steps to remove the HP Recovery partition:
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Type in the taskbar search box, and then select recovery HP Reco
HP Reco
HP Reco
HP RecoHP Recovery Manager
very Manager
very Manager
very Managervery Manager.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Select Remove Rec
Remove Rec
Remove Rec
Remove RecRemove Recovery P
overy P
overy P
overy Povery Partition
artition
artition
artitionartition, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 10 93

A
A
A
AA Battery repl
Battery repl
Battery repl
Battery replBattery replacement
acement
acement
acementacement
The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock. When replacing the battery,
use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed in the computer. The computer comes with a 3-volt
lithium coin cell battery.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! The product may contain an internal lithium manganese dioxide, vanadium pentoxide, or alkaline
battery or battery pack. There is risk of and burns if the battery pack is not handled properly.re
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Do not attempt to recharge the battery.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60° C (140° F).
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in or water. re
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to
the instructions.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Replace only with the HP spare designated for this product.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Do not ingest battery, a Chemical Burn Hazard.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can
cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Keep new and used batteries away from children.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from
children.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek
immediate medical attention.
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment can result in an
explosion or the leakage of liquid or gas. ammable
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!
WARNING!WARNING! A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure may result in an explosion or the leakage of
ammable liquid or gas.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings. When
the battery is removed or replaced, the CMOS settings will be cleared.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded briey
metal object.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall socket.
The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power.
HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware, HP original print cartridges, and rechargeable
batteries. For more information about recycling programs, go to http://www.hp.com/recycle.
1.
1.
1.
1.1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2.
2.
2.
2.2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB drives, from the computer.ash
3.
3.
3.
3.3. Turn the computer properly through the operating system, then turn any external devices.o o
4.
4.
4.
4.4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
94 Appendix A Battery replacement

CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as long as
the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to
the internal components of the computer.
5.
5.
5.
5.5. Remove the access panel.
6.
6.
6.
6.6. Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: On some computer models, it may be necessary to remove an internal component to gain access
to the battery.
7.
7.
7.
7.7. Depending on the type of battery holder on the system board, complete the following instructions to
replace the battery.
Type 1
Type 1
Type 1
Type 1Type 1
a.
a.
a.
a.a. Lift the battery out of its holder.
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Slide the replacement battery into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures
the battery in the proper position.
Type 2
Type 2
Type 2
Type 2Type 2
a.
a.
a.
a.a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of
the battery. When the battery pops up, lift it out .
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)
b.
b.
b.
b.b. To insert the new battery, slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder’s lip with
the positive side up. Push the other edge down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of
the battery .
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
95

Type 3
Type 3
Type 3
Type 3Type 3
a.
a.
a.
a.a. (1)
(1)
(1)
(1)(1)Pull back on the clip that is holding the battery in place, and remove the battery .
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)(2)
b.
b.
b.
b.b. Insert the new battery and position the clip back into place.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: After the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to complete this procedure.
8.
8.
8.
8.8. Replace the access panel.
9.
9.
9.
9.9. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer.
10.
10.
10.
10.10. Reset the date and time, your passwords, and any special system setups using Computer Setup.
11.
11.
11.
11.11. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
96 Appendix A Battery replacement

Nonv
Nonv
Nonv
NonvNonvola
ola
ola
olaolatile memory usage
tile memory usage
tile memory usage
tile memory usagetile memory usage
Nonvola
Nonvola
Nonvola
NonvolaNonvolatile
tile
tile
tile tile
memory type
memory type
memory type
memory typememory type Amount (Size
Amount (Size
Amount (Size
Amount (SizeAmount (Size)
)
)
))
Does this
Does this
Does this
Does this Does this
memory
memory
memory
memory memory
store
store
store
store store
customer
customer
customer
customer customer
data?
data?
data?
data?data?
Does this
Does this
Does this
Does this Does this
memory
memory
memory
memory memory
retain data
retain data
retain data
retain data retain data
when power
when power
when power
when power when power
is removed?
is removed?
is removed?
is removed?is removed?
What is the
What is the
What is the
What is the What is the
purpose of this
purpose of this
purpose of this
purpose of this purpose of this
memory?
memory?
memory?
memory?memory?
How is data input int
How is data input int
How is data input int
How is data input intHow is data input into this
o this
o this
o this o this
memory?
memory?
memory?
memory?memory?
How is this memory write-
How is this memory write-
How is this memory write-
How is this memory write-How is this memory write-
pro
pro
pro
proprotected?
tected?
tected?
tected?tected?
HP Sure Start ash
(select models
only)
8 MBytes No Yes Provides
protected
backup of
critical System
BIOS code, EC
rmware, and
critical PC
conguration
data for select
platforms that
support HP Sure
Start.
For more
information, see
Using HP Sure
Start (select
models only)
on page 102.
Data cannot be written to this
device via the host processor.
The content is managed solely
by the HP Sure Start
Embedded Controller.
This memory is protected
by the HP Sure Start
Embedded Controller.
Real Time Clock
(RTC) battery
backed-up CMOS
conguration
memory
256 Bytes No Yes Stores system
date and time
and noncritical
data.
RTC battery backed-up CMOS
is programmed using the
Computer Setup (BIOS), or
changing the Microsoft
Windows date and time.
This memory is not write-
protected.
Controller (NIC)
EEPROM
64 KBytes (not
customer
accessible)
No Yes Stores NIC
conguration
and NIC
rmware.
NIC EEPROM is programmed
using a utility from the NIC
vendor that can be run from
DOS.
A utility is required to
write data to this memory
and is available from the
NIC vendor. Writing data to
this ROM in an
inappropriate manner will
render the NIC non-
functional.
DIMM Serial
Presence Detect
(SPD) conguration
data
256 Bytes per
memory board,
128 Bytes
programmable
(not customer
accessible)
No Yes Stores memory
board
information.
DIMM SPD is programmed by
the memory vendor.
Data cannot be written to
this memory when the
board is installed in a PC.
The write-specic
protection method varies
by memory vendor.
System BIOS 9 MBytes Yes Yes Stores system
BIOS code and
PC conguration
data.
System BIOS code is
programmed at the factory.
Code is updated when the
system BIOS is updated.
Conguration data and
settings are input using the
Computer Setup (BIOS) or a
custom utility.
NO
NO
NO
NONOTE:
TE:
TE:
TE:TE: Writing data to
this ROM in an
inappropriate manner can
render the PC non-
functional.
A utility is required for
writing data to this
memory and is available
on the HP website; go to
http://www.hp.com/
support, and select your
country. Select Drivers &
Drivers &
Drivers &
Drivers & Drivers &
Downl
Downl
Downl
DownlDownloads
oads
oads
oadsoads, and then
Nonvolatile memory usage 99
Produkt Specifikationer
Mærke: | HP |
Kategori: | Skrivebord |
Model: | Z8 G4 |
Bredde: | 215.9 mm |
Dybde: | 551.2 mm |
Højde: | 444.5 mm |
Vægt: | 22400 g |
Produktfarve: | Sort |
Produkttype: | Workstation |
Wi-Fi: | Ingen |
DVI-port: | Ingen |
Ethernet LAN-porte (RJ-45): | 2 |
Antal USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type-A-porte: | 8 |
Udgange til hovedtelefoner: | 1 |
Ethernet LAN: | Ja |
Processorkerner: | 8 |
Ethernet LAN-datahastigheder: | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
Markedspositionering: | Forretning |
Intern hukommelse: | 8 GB |
Operativsystem installeret: | Windows 10 Pro |
Kabelteknologi: | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
HDD kapacitet: | 1000 GB |
Processorfrekvens: | 1.8 GHz |
Processorserie: | Intel® Xeon® |
Processor boost frekvens: | 3 GHz |
Processortråde: | 16 |
Processor-cache: | 11 MB |
Processor cache type: | L3 |
Intern hukommelsestype: | DDR4-SDRAM |
Hukommelsesur hastighed: | 2666 Mhz |
Maksimal intern hukommelse: | - GB |
Samlet lagringskapacitet: | 1000 GB |
Lagermedie: | HDD |
Mikrofonindgang: | Ja |
Intel® Hyper Threading Teknologi (Intel® HT Technology): | Ja |
Intel® Turbo Boost Teknologi: | 2.0 |
Hukommelsesstik: | 24x DIMM |
Processorproducent: | Intel |
Processormodel: | 4108 |
Oprindelsesland: | Kina |
Drivere inkluderet: | Ja |
Mus inkluderet: | Ja |
Optisk drevtype: | DVD Super Multi |
Kombineret hovedtelefon/mikrofon-port: | Ja |
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Teknologi: | Ja |
Udfør deaktivering af bit: | Ja |
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): | Ja |
Indlejret tilgængelige muligheder: | Ingen |
Intel® 64: | Ja |
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): | Ja |
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x): | Ja |
Skærm inkluderet: | Ingen |
Linie ud: | Ja |
Line-in: | Ja |
HDD-grænseflade: | SATA |
Antal installerede processorer: | 1 |
Processorgeneration: | Intel Xeon skalerbar 1. generation |
Kabinettype: | Tower |
Intel® Trusted Execution Teknologi: | Ja |
Intel® TSX-NI: | Ja |
Intel® TSX-NI-version: | 1.00 |
Konfliktfri processor: | Ja |
HDD hastighed: | 7200 rpm |
Strømforsyning: | 1125 W |
Antal PS/2-porte: | 2 |
Processor sokkel: | LGA 3647 (Socket P) |
Processor litografi: | 14 nm |
Stepping: | U0 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP): | 85 W |
Maksimalt antal PCI Express-kanaler: | 48 |
PCI Express slots version: | 3.0 |
Fejlkorrigerende kode understøttet af processor: | Ja |
Systembus-hastighed: | - GT/s |
Processor driftstilstande: | 64-bit |
Processor kodenavn: | Skylake |
Intel® AES Nye Instruktioner (Intel® AES-NI): | Ja |
Processor-pakke størrelse: | 76.0 x 56.5 mm |
Processor kode: | SR3GJ |
Processor ARK ID: | 123544 |
Hukommelseslayout (slots x størrelse): | 1 x 8 GB |
Antal installerede HDD'er: | 1 |
Operativsystemets arkitektur: | 64-bit |
Understøttede instruktionssæt: | AVX, AVX 2.0, AVX-512, SSE4.2 |
Fejlkorrigerende kode: | Ja |
PCI Ekspres x8 slots: | 3 |
PCI Express x16 slots: | 4 |
Bundkort chipsæt: | Intel C622 |
Lydchip: | Realtek ALC221 |
Hukommelseskanaler: | Hepta-kanal |
Antal 5.25" bays: | 2 |
Antal 3.5" bays: | 4 |
Antal USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) type-C-porte: | 2 |
Samlet kapacitet for HDD'er: | 1000 GB |
Tastatur inkluderet: | Ja |
Maksimal intern hukommelse understøttet af processor: | 768 GB |
Hukommelsestyper understøttet af processor: | DDR4-SDRAM |
Hukommelsesurhastigheder understøttet af processor: | 2400 Mhz |
Tcase: | 77 °C |
Antal optiske drev: | 1 |
Skalerbarhed: | 2S |
PCI Ekspres x4 slots: | 2 |
Antal QPI-lins: | 2 |
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