HP Elite 8300 driver and firmware
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Getting Started Guide - Page 5
... Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems 2 Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems 2 Launching Windows XP from Windows 7 2 Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files 2 Protecting the Software ...3 Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems 3 Accessing Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems 3 Downloading the Latest Version of Vision Diagnostics 4 Turning Off the Computer...
Getting Started Guide - Page 7
... on the hard drive, the installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system.
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and...
Getting Started Guide - Page 8
... system from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.
Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems)
If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right...
Getting Started Guide - Page 9
... the hard drive. Refer to the operating system or backup utility documentation for instructions on making backup copies of your data files.
If you cannot create system recovery CDs or DVDs, you can order a recovery disk set from the HP support center. To obtain the support center telephone number for your region see http://www.hp.com/support/contactHP.
Vision Diagnostics (Windows systems...
Getting Started Guide - Page 10
... page, select Agree if you agree with the terms. The Vision Diagnostics utility launches with the Survey tab displayed.
Downloading the Latest Version of Vision Diagnostics
1. Go to http://www.hp.com.
2. Click the Support & Drivers link.
3. Select Download drivers and software (and firmware).
4. Enter your product name in the text box and press the Enter key.
5. Select your specific...
Getting Started Guide - Page 12
... on the Windows 7 desktop and run the automated diagnostics.
● Check the power LED on the front of the computer to see if it is flashing or listen for a series of beeps emanating from the computer. The flashing lights and/or beeps are error codes that will help you diagnose the problem. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (English...
Getting Started Guide - Page 14
... Create, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
System Recovery
System Recovery completely erases and reformats the hard disk drive, deleting all data files you have created, and then reinstalls the operating system, programs, and drivers. However, you must reinstall any software that was not installed on the computer at the factory. This includes software that came on media included in...
Getting Started Guide - Page 18
... recovery.
Using, Updating, and Maintaining Your PC (Windows 7 Systems)
Systems with Windows 7 provide a centralized location to easily manage your PC, including the following: ● View or change your computer name and other system settings ● Add a device or printer and change other system settings ● Get help and support for your specific model ● Install HP support software...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started - Page 11
... limited control of some HP ProtectTools modules.
The software modules available for your computer may vary depending on your model.
HP ProtectTools software modules may be preinstalled, preloaded, or available for download from the HP website. For more information, go to http://www.hp.com.
NOTE: The instructions in this guide are written with the assumption that you have already installed the...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started - Page 44
... of security: ◦ Home-Manage passwords, set up your authentication credentials, or check the status of
the security applications. ◦ Theft Recovery-Computrace for HP ProtectTools (purchased separately) ◦ Status-Check the status of the HP ProtectTools security applications.
NOTE: Applications that are not installed on the computer are not displayed in the following list. ●...
HP ProtectTools Getting Started - Page 57
...; Contactless MiFare Classic 1k, 4k, and mini memory cards ▲ To set up your contactless card, place it very close to the reader, and then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Proximity card
A proximity card is a small plastic card containing a computer chip. If a proximity card reader is connected to the computer, if the administrator has installed the associated driver from the
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HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 4
...Components 10 Serial Number Location ...11
2 Installing and Customizing the Software ...13 Installing the Windows Operating System 13 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 13 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems 14 Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems 14 Launching Windows XP from Windows 7 14 Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files ...14
3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility...
HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 24
... on the hard drive, the installation process could take up to 60 minutes. If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions of this documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help after you install the operating system.
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and...
HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 25
... system from http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and software (and firmware), enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.
Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems)
If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings, font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right...
HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 260
....
● 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...
HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 291
... board installed is a network card (NIC) and conflicts with the embedded NIC.
Under the Computer Setup Advanced menu, change the resource settings for the board.
Network controller stops working without apparent cause.
Cause
Solution
The files containing the network drivers are corrupted.
Reinstall the network drivers, using the Recovery Disc Set created from the hard drive's Recovery...
HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 295
... dirty.
Clean CD or DVD with a CD cleaning kit, available from most computer stores.
Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. 1. Use Device Manager to remove or uninstall the device.
2. Restart the computer and let Windows detect the CD or DVD driver.
Recording or copying CDs is difficult or impossible. Cause Wrong or poor quality media type.
Solution...
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Computer will not continue after HP logo screen has appeared.
Cause
Solution
System files may be damaged.
Use recovery diskette to scan hard drive for errors.
"Illegal Operation has Occurred" error message is displayed.
Cause
Solution
Software being used is not Microsoft-certified for your version of Windows.
Verify that the software is certified by Microsoft for your version of Windows...
HP Compaq Business PC Maintenance and Service Guide Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower Elite 8300 Series Microtower Elite 8 - Page 309
... USB key device for provisioning.
2. If the error persists, update to the latest BIOS version and ME firmware version.
3. If the error still persists, replace the system board.
2217-ME Firmware Version request failure ME firmware is not properly responding to BIOS query for version information.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. If the error persists, update to the latest BIOS version and ME firmware...
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... the on-screen instructions to recover your system settings, your computer (select models only), or your files.
NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information...