HP Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower

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Default Chapter3
- About this Book3
- Table of Contents5
1 Product Features13
- Standard Configuration Features13
- Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components15
- Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components16
- Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components17
- Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components18
- Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components19
- Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components20
- Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components21
- Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components22
- Serial Number Location23
2 Activating and Customizing the Software25
- Activating and Customizing the Software in Windows 725
- Activating and Customizing the Software in Windows 826
3 Computer Setup (F10) Utility28
- Computer Setup (F10) Utilities28
- Recovering the Configuration Settings42
4 Illustrated Parts Catalog43
- Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis Spare Parts43
- Microtower (MT) Chassis Spare Parts52
- Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Spare Parts61
- Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis Spare Parts70
5 Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation78
- Electrostatic Discharge Information78
- Operating Guidelines81
- Routine Care81
- Service Considerations83
- SATA Hard Drives85
- SATA Hard Drive Cables85
  - SATA Data Cable85
- SMART ATA Drives85
- Cable Management85
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis87
- Preparation for Disassembly87
- Access Panel88
- Front Bezel89
- Front Bezel Security90
- Bezel Blanks92
- System Board Connections93
- Memory94
  - Dimms94
  - DDR3-SDRAM Dimms94
  - Populating DIMM Sockets95
  - Installing Dimms96
- Expansion Card97
- Replace the Computer Access Panel100
- Reconnect the Power Cord and Turn on the Computer100
- Lock any Security Devices that Were Disengaged When the Access Panel was Removed100
- Drives101
  - Description Spare Part Number101
  - Drive Positions102
  - Prepare the Computer for Disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly103
  - Remove the Computer Access Panel (Access Panel103
  - Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay103
  - Installing Drives107
    - Installing a 5.25-Inch Drive into a Drive Bay109
    - Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay111
- Hood Sensor116
- Front I/O, USB Assembly117
- Power Switch Assembly119
- Speaker120
- Rear Chassis Fan121
- Fan Sink122
- Processor124
- Power Supply127
- System Board128
- Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration129
- Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration131
7 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis134
- Preparation for Disassembly134
- Computer Access Panel135
- Front Bezel136
- Front Bezel Security137
- Bezel Blanks139
- Memory140
- Expansion Cards142
- System Board Connections148
- Drives150
- Front Fan Assembly159
- Front I/O Assembly161
- Power Switch/Led Assembly162
- Heat Sink163
- Processor165
- Speaker168
- Rear Chassis Fan169
- Power Supply171
- System Board173
8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis175
- Preparation for Disassembly175
- Access Panel176
- Front Bezel177
- Front Bezel Security178
- Bezel Blanks180
- Memory181
- Expansion Card184
- System Board Connections189
- Drives190
  - Drive Positions190
  - Installing and Removing Drives191
- Fan Duct202
- Front Fan Assembly203
- Hood Sensor205
- Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly206
- Speaker208
- Heat Sink209
- Processor210
- Power Supply214
- System Board216
- Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation218
9 Removal and Replacement Procedures Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Chassis219
- Preparation for Disassembly219
- Access Panel220
- Front Bezel221
- Front Bezel Security222
- Bezel Blank224
- System Board Connections225
- Memory226
  - Sodimms226
  - DDR3-SDRAM Sodimms226
  - Populating SODIMM Sockets227
  - Installing Sodimms228
- Front Fan230
- Optical Drive231
  - Removing the Optical Drive231
  - Preparing the New Optical Drive232
  - Installing the New Optical Drive233
- Hard Drive234
- Optical Drive Rail239
- Card Reader240
- Speaker242
- Heat Sink243
- Processor245
- WLAN Module248
- Hood Sensor250
- Graphics Board251
- System Board253
- Rear Fan255
- Antennas256
- Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration260
- Port Cover261
- Power Supply, External262
10 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics263
- Safety and Comfort263
- Before You Call for Technical Support263
- Helpful Hints264
- Solving General Problems266
- Solving Power Problems270
- Solving Hard Drive Problems272
- Solving Media Card Reader Problems275
- Solving Display Problems277
- Solving Audio Problems282
- Solving Printer Problems284
- Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems286
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems288
- Solving Network Problems290
- Solving Memory Problems293
- Solving Processor Problems295
- Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems295
- Solving USB Flash Drive Problems297
- Solving Front Panel Component Problems299
- Solving Internet Access Problems299
- Solving Software Problems301
- Contacting Customer Support303
11 POST Error Messages304
- POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages305
- Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes313
- Interpreting Post Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes315
12 Password Security and Resetting CMOS317
- Resetting the Password Jumper318
- Clearing and Resetting the CMOS319
13 HP PC Hardware Diagnostics321
- Why Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI321
- How to Access and Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics - UEFI321
- Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics to a USB Device322
14 Backup and Recovery323
- Restoring and Recovering in Windows 7323
  - System Restore323
  - System Recovery323
- Backup and Recovery in Windows 8328
  - Backing up Your Information328
  - Performing a System Recovery329
Appendix A Battery Replacement331
Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-Inch SATA Hard Drive334
Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock339
- Smart Cover Failsafe Key339
- Using the Smart Cover Failsafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock340
Appendix D Power Cord Set Requirements342
- General Requirements342
- Japanese Power Cord Requirements342
- Country-Specific Requirements343
Appendix E Specifications344
- CMT Specifications344
- MT Specifications345
- SFF Specifications347
- USDT Specifications348
332 Appendix E Specifications344
Index349

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