Hp Hewlett Packard Compaq Elite 8300 Qv997Av Users Manual

2015-02-09

• Product Features
  • Standard Configuration Features
  • Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components
  • Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components
  • Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components
  • Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components
  • Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components
  • Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components
  • Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components
  • Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components
  • Serial Number Location
• Activating and Customizing the Software
  • Activating and customizing the software in Windows 7
    • Activating the Windows operating system
    • Downloading Windows 7 updates
    • Installing or upgrading device drivers
    • Customizing the monitor display
  • Activating and customizing the software in Windows 8
    • Activating the Windows Operating System
    • Downloading Windows 8 updates
    • Customizing the monitor display
• Computer Setup (F10) Utility
  • Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    • Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    • Computer Setup—File
    • Computer Setup—Storage
    • Computer Setup—Security
    • Computer Setup—Power
    • Computer Setup—Advanced
  • Recovering the Configuration Settings
• Illustrated parts catalog
  • Convertible minitower (CMT) chassis spare parts
    • Computer system components
    • Cables
    • Misc parts
    • Drives
    • Misc boards
    • Sequential part number listing
  • Microtower (MT) chassis spare parts
    • Computer major components
    • Cables
    • Misc parts
    • Drives
    • Misc boards
    • Sequential part number listing
  • Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis spare parts
    • Computer major components
    • Cables
    • Misc parts
    • Drives
    • Misc boards
    • Sequential part number listing
  • Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) chassis spare parts
    • Computer major components
    • Cables
    • Misc parts
    • Drives
    • Misc boards
    • Sequential part number listing
• Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation
  • Electrostatic Discharge Information
    • Generating Static
    • Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
    • Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
    • Grounding the Work Area
    • Recommended Materials and Equipment
  • Operating Guidelines
  • Routine Care
    • General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    • Cleaning the Computer Case
    • Cleaning the Keyboard
    • Cleaning the Monitor
    • Cleaning the Mouse
  • Service Considerations
    • Power Supply Fan
    • Tools and Software Requirements
    • Screws
    • Cables and Connectors
    • Hard Drives
    • Lithium Coin Cell Battery
  • SATA Hard Drives
  • SATA Hard Drive Cables
    • SATA Data Cable
  • SMART ATA Drives
  • Cable Management
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Front Bezel Security
  • Bezel Blanks
  • System Board Connections
  • Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Expansion Card
  • Drives
    • Drive Positions
    • Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing Drives
      • Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
      • Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
  • Hood Sensor
  • Front I/O, USB Assembly
  • Power Switch Assembly
  • Speaker
  • Rear Chassis Fan
  • Fan sink
  • Processor
  • Power Supply
  • System Board
  • Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
  • Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Computer Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Front Bezel Security
  • Bezel Blanks
  • Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Expansion Cards
  • System Board Connections
  • Drives
    • Drive Positions
    • Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
    • Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay
    • Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
  • Front Fan Assembly
  • Front I/O Assembly
  • Power Switch/LED Assembly
  • Heat sink
  • Processor
  • Speaker
  • Rear Chassis Fan
  • Power Supply
  • System Board
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Front Bezel Security
  • Bezel Blanks
  • Memory
    • DIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
    • Populating DIMM Sockets
    • Installing DIMMs
  • Expansion Card
  • System Board Connections
  • Drives
    • Drive Positions
    • Installing and Removing Drives
      • Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
      • Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
      • Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay
      • Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay
      • Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
  • Fan duct
  • Front Fan Assembly
  • Hood Sensor
  • Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly
  • Speaker
  • Heat sink
  • Processor
  • Power Supply
  • System Board
  • Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
• Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis
  • Preparation for Disassembly
  • Access Panel
  • Front Bezel
  • Front Bezel Security
  • Bezel Blank
  • System Board Connections
  • Memory
    • SODIMMs
    • DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs
    • Populating SODIMM Sockets
    • Installing SODIMMs
  • Front Fan
  • Optical Drive
    • Removing the Optical Drive
    • Preparing the New Optical Drive
    • Installing the New Optical Drive
  • Hard Drive
  • Optical Drive Rail
  • Card Reader
  • Speaker
  • Heat sink
  • Processor
  • WLAN Module
  • Hood Sensor
  • Graphics Board
  • System Board
  • Rear Fan
  • Antennas
  • Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration
  • Port Cover
  • Power Supply, External
• Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
  • Safety and Comfort
  • Before You Call for Technical Support
  • Helpful Hints
  • Solving General Problems
  • Solving Power Problems
  • Solving Hard Drive Problems
  • Solving Media Card Reader Problems
  • Solving Display Problems
  • Solving Audio Problems
  • Solving Printer Problems
  • Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
  • Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  • Solving Network Problems
  • Solving Memory Problems
  • Solving Processor Problems
  • Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
  • Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
  • Solving Front Panel Component Problems
  • Solving Internet Access Problems
  • Solving Software Problems
  • Contacting Customer Support
• POST Error Messages
  • POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
  • Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes
• Password Security and Resetting CMOS
  • Resetting the Password Jumper
  • Clearing and Resetting the CMOS
• HP PC Hardware Diagnostics
  • Why run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics – UEFI
  • How to access and run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI
  • Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB device
• Backup and Recovery
  • Restoring and recovering in Windows 7
    • System Restore
    • System Recovery
      • System Recovery when Windows is responding
      • System Recovery when Windows is not responding
      • System recovery using recovery media
        • Creating recovery media
        • Using recovery media
  • Backup and recovery in Windows 8
    • Backing up your information
    • Performing a system recovery
      • Using the Windows recovery tools
      • Using f11 recovery tools
      • Using Windows 8 operating system media (purchased separately)
• Battery Replacement
• Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
• Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  • Smart Cover FailSafe Key
  • Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
• Power Cord Set Requirements
  • General Requirements
  • Japanese Power Cord Requirements
  • Country-Specific Requirements
• Specifications
  • CMT Specifications
  • MT Specifications
  • SFF Specifications
  • USDT Specifications
• Index