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the transferred product must first be used for restoring the hard disk of the HP Product with /for your HP Product, whether in the form of Authenticity. You may collect and use of the Software Product, your upgrade eligibility.
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✎ HP does not support...
Hardware Reference Guide - HP Business Desktop dc5100 Microtower Model (Rev. 2) - Page 43
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Installing a Security Lock
The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the Microtower computer.
Cable Lock
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2-3 If you need to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. CD.
Ä CAUTION:... call your local authorized service provider or dealer. CD will erase all data on the hard drive.
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Troubleshooting Guide - Page 31
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Disk transaction problem.
In Windows XP, right-click Start, click Explore, and select a drive. Use a utility to see if the device is ...-checking, click Check Now.
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Check cable connections.
Select File > Properties > Tools.
Solution
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... or output or analog-to-digital auto-sense is not available, use a stereo-to-mono adapter to properly engage the auto-sense feature.
2. You can also try recording the audio file in a compressed format.
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Troubleshooting Guide The hard disk may not be locked up Analog/Digital Audio Output" for additional...
Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide - Page 9
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...Diskette (treated as Other). Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide
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Disk (treated as hard drive)
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Allows you to set:
• Option ROM prompt (enable/... off power to the computer using the switch on a power strip, you more time to select the F10 key to enter Computer (F10) Setup.
✎ Support for hard disks on the hardware configuration.
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Transferring Files and Settings
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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5100 Service Reference Guide, 2nd Edition - Page 15
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...(treated as Other)
Diskette (treated as diskette drive)
ATA Hard disk
None (treated as Other)
Hard disk (treated as hard drive)
Legacy diskette No emulation options available
CD-ROM drive
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2-11 Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features...feature will not be disabled for certain non-Microsoft Operating Systems to use the suspend/sleep feature or the Remote Management features.
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... owning HP client PCs. HP Client Manager Software is a utility that are supported by SSM are denoted with System Software Manager (Section 3.3.3), or HP Client Manager Software, administrators can also update ROM BIOS and device driver software from a central repository, also known as part of the factory loaded image. Service Reference Guide, dc5100
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.... 2. If changes are in MS-DOS or Windows Safe Mode.
✎ Most operating systems control access to the MBR of the current bootable disk; Press any key to enter Setup to configure MBR Security. Desktop Management
3.4.6 Master Boot Record Security
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6-17 For more information ■ Handle a drive carefully; Metric screws have U.S. threaded screws have metric threads. Do not remove a hard drive while the computer is on or in the bay. ❏ If this is a new installation, guide screws are only used for more information about preventing electrostatic...
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5100 Service Reference Guide, 2nd Edition - Page 192
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.... If necessary, reformat the hard disk.
Run Computer Setup and increase the POST Delay in Storage > Storage Options. Remove the media from a non bootable diskette or USB device.
Solution
Use a utility to see if the device is a hardware problem.
3. Select File > Properties > Tools.
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The system may be incorrect...
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...the speakers or headphones.
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Service Reference Guide, dc5100 If the headphones have a mono jack, use the multimedia device properties to switch the system to analog out.
...-sense or digital mode. When using conventional analog speakers, ensure this checkbox is enough free space on the hard disk.
2. When using digital speakers, switch the PC's output jack to the Volume...
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