Maintenance & Service Guide: Compaq 500B and 505B Minitower Business PC
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... Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics ...63 Testing Memory Modules ...63 POST Error/Warning Messages ...64 Power Button/Power Button LED ...65 Using the Setup Utility ...65 BIOS Updates ...66 Clearing CMOS ...66 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and Comfort ...68 Before You Call for Technical Support 68 Helpful Hints ...69 Solving General Problems... Setup (F10) Utilities 50 Computer Setup-Main ...51 Computer Setup-Advanced 52 Computer Setup-Power 53 Computer Setup-Boot ...54 Computer Setup-Exit ...54 Model 505B -
... Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics ...63 Testing Memory Modules ...63 POST Error/Warning Messages ...64 Power Button/Power Button LED ...65 Using the Setup Utility ...65 BIOS Updates ...66 Clearing CMOS ...66 Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Safety and Comfort ...68 Before You Call for Technical Support 68 Helpful Hints ...69 Solving General Problems... Setup (F10) Utilities 50 Computer Setup-Main ...51 Computer Setup-Advanced 52 Computer Setup-Power 53 Computer Setup-Boot ...54 Computer Setup-Exit ...54 Model 505B -
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... a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to them may require replacing the system board. CAUTION: Heat sink retaining screws should be found on the socket are very fragile and any damage to ensure that the latest version of the BIOS is especially important as in an X) to... top of the heat sink and place it in the spares kit to evenly seat the heat sink on the computer. The latest system ROM BIOS can be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on the Web at: http:\\h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Go to the system...
... a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to them may require replacing the system board. CAUTION: Heat sink retaining screws should be found on the socket are very fragile and any damage to ensure that the latest version of the BIOS is especially important as in an X) to... top of the heat sink and place it in the spares kit to evenly seat the heat sink on the computer. The latest system ROM BIOS can be tightened in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on the Web at: http:\\h18000.www1.hp.com/support/files. Go to the system...
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... Supply 39 If using a new heat sink, remove the protective covering from the system board. 5. NOTE: After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the latest version of the heat sink and place it in which the computer is plugged into an active... red switch to them may require replacing the system board. Disconnect all power cables from the mass storage devices and from the bottom of the BIOS is especially important as in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on the socket are very fragile and any damage to the setting (230 V or...
... Supply 39 If using a new heat sink, remove the protective covering from the system board. 5. NOTE: After installing a new processor onto the system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that the latest version of the heat sink and place it in which the computer is plugged into an active... red switch to them may require replacing the system board. Disconnect all power cables from the mass storage devices and from the bottom of the BIOS is especially important as in diagonally opposite pairs (as the pins on the socket are very fragile and any damage to the setting (230 V or...
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When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to AC power. 46 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis 9. NOTE: After installing a new system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. The computer comes with your computer... provides power to the real-time clock and has a lifetime of the BIOS is NOT connected to the battery originally installed on the computer. NOTE: The system board in the BIOS. model 500B shown To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure. Battery...
When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to AC power. 46 Chapter 2 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis 9. NOTE: After installing a new system board, always update the system ROM to ensure that comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. The computer comes with your computer... provides power to the real-time clock and has a lifetime of the BIOS is NOT connected to the battery originally installed on the computer. NOTE: The system board in the BIOS. model 500B shown To install the system board, reverse the removal procedure. Battery...
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... Yes, and pressing Enter. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. 2. Click Start > Shut Down. 2. The BIOS revision number is labeled E18. ● On model 505B it labeled CLEAR CMOS. 66 Appendix B Diagnostics The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in the...such as follows: ● On model 500B it is listed on the motherboard, as system passwords. To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for known issues in CMOS, which are connected to the computer. 4. Select Restart, ...
... Yes, and pressing Enter. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord. 2. Click Start > Shut Down. 2. The BIOS revision number is labeled E18. ● On model 505B it labeled CLEAR CMOS. 66 Appendix B Diagnostics The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in the...such as follows: ● On model 500B it is listed on the motherboard, as system passwords. To find out whether a PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for known issues in CMOS, which are connected to the computer. 4. Select Restart, ...
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...C-11 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems System will not boot from the Storage menu and enable removable media boot. Run the BIOS Setup Utility, select Device Options from DVD drive. Solution 1. Cause The disc is not enabled in the boot order. Cause ...Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics One of the memory modules might be installed correctly. Reinstall the correct (new or updated) device driver. Replace the faulty memory module. Reboot the PC 4. An optical drive cannot read a CD or DVD disc. Insufficient memory error during POST is securely snapped ...
...C-11 Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems System will not boot from the Storage menu and enable removable media boot. Run the BIOS Setup Utility, select Device Options from DVD drive. Solution 1. Cause The disc is not enabled in the boot order. Cause ...Appendix C Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics One of the memory modules might be installed correctly. Reinstall the correct (new or updated) device driver. Replace the faulty memory module. Reboot the PC 4. An optical drive cannot read a CD or DVD disc. Insufficient memory error during POST is securely snapped ...
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... assignments 80 A access panel removal and replacement 4 audible codes 61 audio problems 75 B battery disposal 92 removal and replacement 46 beep codes 61 BIOS DIMM test 63 BIOS updates 66 C cable connections 20 cable management 19 cable pinouts SATA data 93 cautions AC power 85 cables 91 cooling fan 90 electrostatic discharge 85...
... assignments 80 A access panel removal and replacement 4 audible codes 61 audio problems 75 B battery disposal 92 removal and replacement 46 beep codes 61 BIOS DIMM test 63 BIOS updates 66 C cable connections 20 cable management 19 cable pinouts SATA data 93 cautions AC power 85 cables 91 cooling fan 90 electrostatic discharge 85...
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... replacement 45 SATA connectors 93 system board drive connections 22 T tamper-proof screws tool 91 temperature control 88 tools, servicing 90 Torx T15 screwdriver 90 U updating BIOS 66 USB pin assignments 80 V ventilation, proper 88 100 Index
... replacement 45 SATA connectors 93 system board drive connections 22 T tamper-proof screws tool 91 temperature control 88 tools, servicing 90 Torx T15 screwdriver 90 U updating BIOS 66 USB pin assignments 80 V ventilation, proper 88 100 Index
Illustrated Parts & Service Map: Compaq 505B MT Business PC
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...POST Error/Warning Messages Once the display becomes available, the BIOS should proceed to Setup. CMOS checksum error -> defaults loading): Display the corresponding message and pause for the Compaq 500B and 505B MT Desktop PCs. If the user selects F10, proceed to step 2 ...PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for Setup, F2 to Continue". However, if the user selects F2, the BIOS should classify all serious errors first, one by having an infinite loop or waiting for 5 to Setup. Press F10 for download. Compaq 505B...
...POST Error/Warning Messages Once the display becomes available, the BIOS should proceed to Setup. CMOS checksum error -> defaults loading): Display the corresponding message and pause for the Compaq 500B and 505B MT Desktop PCs. If the user selects F10, proceed to step 2 ...PC needs a BIOS update, compare the current BIOS version number against the latest version available for Setup, F2 to Continue". However, if the user selects F2, the BIOS should classify all serious errors first, one by having an infinite loop or waiting for 5 to Setup. Press F10 for download. Compaq 505B...