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GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops - Page 2
... offset and length of a partition, a GPT disk can theoretically support up to 2^64 LBAs. Assuming 512 byte sectors or 512 byte sector emulation, this means the maximum capacity of a GPT disk = 9.4 x 10^21 bytes = 9.4 zettabytes (ZB). Microsoft Windows™ file systems design currently limits this to 256TB per drive • GPT provides redundancy by writing...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops - Page 5
...supported, the
network adapter option ROM shall not offer this capability.
2
When set, enables Targeted Content Distribution. The manufacturer has
ensured that the SMBIOS data is useful in identifying the computer for
targeted delivery of model-specific software and firmware content through
third-party content distribution services.
3
When set, UEFI specification is supported.
4
When set...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops - Page 6
...through updated storage drivers. Storage driver support can be provided with certain newer operating systems' AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) drivers for larger drive capacities. For improved performance, HP Desktops support GPT hard drives with storage device drivers from AMD™ and Intel™. These drivers will support both single drive implementation in AHCI and RAID 0 (striped...
GPT Hard Disk Drives for HP Business Desktops - Page 7
..., then the DVD setup utility will need to be manually selected to install in MBR format instead. To install in MBR mode, the user will need to access the boot menu using F9, then select "Legacy Boot Sources/ATAPI DVD Drive/SATA0" as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. BIOs menu of HP UEFI BIOS system
Drive Encryption
For Opal-based...
Illustrated Parts & Service Map HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 3
... enable power-on password.
Device Security - Set Device Available/Device Hidden for: system audio, network controller, and SATA ports.
USB Security - Set Device Available/Device Hidden for front USB ports, rear USB ports, internal USB ports.
Slot Security - Disable the Mini Card slots.
Network Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS (NIC models only).
System IDs - Displays product name, serial...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 5
...7 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems 8 Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files ...8 Protecting the Software ...8
3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ...9 Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...9 Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities 10 Computer Setup-File ...11 Computer Setup-Storage 12 Computer Setup-Security 13 Computer Setup-Power 15 Computer Setup-Advanced 16
4 Serial ATA (SATA) Drive...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 7
... Media Card Reader Problems 92 Solving Display Problems ...93 Solving Audio Problems ...96 Solving Printer Problems ...98 Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems 99 Solving Hardware Installation Problems 101 Solving Network Problems ...102 Solving Memory Problems ...105 Solving Processor Problems ...106 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems 107 Solving USB Flash Drive Problems 109 Solving Internet...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 10
...9679; 6 USB 2.0 ports ● Tray-load HP SuperMulti DVD+/-RW SATA Drive ● Up to 1 TB hard drive ● 2nd and 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processors ● Intel H61 Express Chipset ● Integrated Intel HD Graphics ● Integrated Gigabit network connection (Realtek RTL 8111 F Gigabit Ethernet) ● Up to 16 GB of DDR3 SDRAM memory ● Optional wireless LAN (802...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 15
... 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...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 16
...support software, including support software for the operating 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.
Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files
There are disk image files (ISO files) included on your PC that contain the installation software for additional software...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 20
....
Table 3-2 Computer Setup-Storage
Option Device Configuration
Storage Options
DPS Self-Test Boot Order
Description
Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage devices.
When a device is selected, detailed information and options are displayed. The following options may be presented:
Hard Disk: Size, model, firmware, and serial number.
CD-ROM: Model, firmware, and serial number.
Diskette...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 21
...Option Setup Password Power-On Password Device Security
USB Security
Slot Security Network Boot
Description
Allows you to set and enable a setup (administrator) password.
NOTE: If the setup password is set, it is required to change Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to certain plug and play settings under Windows.
Allows you to set and enable a power-on password. The power-on...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 93
... of the RTC battery.
Solution
First, reset the date and time under Control 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...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 94
...
Some software applications, especially games, are stressful 1. Lower the display resolution for the current application
on the graphics subsystem
or consult the documentation that came with the
application for suggestions on how to improve
performance by adjusting parameters in the application.
2. Add more memory.
3. Upgrade the graphics solution.
Cause unknown.
Restart the computer.
86...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 100
... corresponding drive icon, and select Eject. Then pull the card out of the slot.
NOTE: Never remove the card when the green LED is flashing
After installing the media card reader and booting to Windows, the reader and the inserted cards are not recognized by the computer.
Cause
Solution
The operating system needs time to recognize the device if the reader was just installed...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 102
... graphics cable is securely connected to the graphics card and the monitor.
Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be set.
Cause
Solution
If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit. drivers may not be loaded.
Monitor is not capable of displaying requested resolution.
Change requested resolution.
Graphics card is...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 109
... also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to resolve the resource conflict.
USB ports on the computer are disabled in Computer Setup.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure that Device available is selected for appropriate USB ports under Security > USB Security.
Computer will not start.
Cause
Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 112
... 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...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 116
... SATA port that has been hidden in Computer Setup.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure Device Available is selected for the device's SATA port in Security > Device Security.
Drive responds slowly immediately after power-up.
Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in Advanced > Power-On Options.
CD-ROM or DVD devices are not detected or driver is not loaded.
Cause
Solution
Drive...
Maintenance & Service Guide HP Compaq Pro 4300 All-in-One Business PC - Page 120
...
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...