Compaq 8180 Maintenance and Service Guide: HP Compaq 8100 and 8180 Elite Busin

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Product Features
- Convertible Minitower Chassis
  - Front Panel Components
  - Rear Panel Components
- Small Form Factor
  - Front Panel Components
  - Rear Panel Components
Installing and Customizing the Software
- Installing the Windows Operating System
- Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
- Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)
- Customizing the Monitor Display (Windows systems)
- Launching Windows XP from Windows 7
- Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files
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
Serial ATA (SATA) Drive Guidelines and Features
- SATA Hard Drives
- SATA Hard Drive Cables
  - SATA Data Cable
- SMART ATA Drives
- Hard Drive Capacities
Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
- Chassis Designations
  - Convertible Minitower (CMT)
    - 8100 Models
    - 8180 Models
  - Small Form Factor (SFF)
- 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
Removal and Replacement Procedures Convertible Minitower (CMT) Chassis
- Serial Number Location
- Preparation for Disassembly
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  - Smart Cover FailSafe Key
  - Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
- External Security Devices
  - Installing a Security Lock
    - HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
    - Padlock
    - HP Business PC Security Lock
    - Front Bezel Security
- Computer Access Panel
- Front Bezel
- Bezel Blanks
- Cable Management
  - Cable Connections
- Installing Additional Memory
  - DIMMs
  - DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
  - Installing DIMMs
- Expansion Cards
- Drives
  - System Board Drive Connections
  - Drive Positions
  - Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay
  - Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into an External Drive Bay
  - Installing a 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay
  - Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
- Hood Sensor
- Hood Lock
- Front I/O, USB Assembly
- Power Switch Assembly
- Speaker
- Rear Chassis Fan
- Heat sink
- Processor
- Power Supply
- System Board
- Battery
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
- Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
- Changing from a Desktop to a MinitowerConfiguration
Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
- Serial Number Location
- Preparation for Disassembly
- Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
  - Smart Cover FailSafe Key
  - Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock
- External Security Devices
  - Installing a Security Lock
    - HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock
    - Padlock
    - HP Business PC Security Lock
    - Front Bezel Security
- Computer Access Panel
- Front Bezel
- Bezel Blanks
- Installing Additional Memory
  - DIMMs
  - DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
  - Populating DIMM Sockets
  - Installing DIMMs
- Expansion Cards
- Cable Management
  - Cable Connections
- Drives
  - Drive Positions
  - Installing and Removing Drives
    - System Board Drive Connections
    - Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive
    - Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
    - Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
    - Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay
    - Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive
    - Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
- Baffle
- Front Fan Assembly
- Hood Sensor
- Front I/O, Power Switch Assembly
- Speaker
- Heat sink
- Processor
- Power Supply
- System Board
- Battery
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
- Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
Connector Pin Assignments
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Ethernet BNC
- Ethernet RJ-45
- Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
- USB
- Microphone
- Headphone
- Line-in Audio
- Line-out Audio
- Monitor
- DisplayPort
- 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
- 6-Pin Power (for CPU) (CMT, SFF)
- SATA Data and Power
- PCI Express
- PCI Express
Power Cord Set Requirements
- General Requirements
- Japanese Power Cord Requirements
- Country-Specific Requirements
Backup and Recovery
- Windows 7 – Backup and Recovery
  - Backing up your information
  - Performing a recovery
    - Using the Windows recovery tools
    - Using F11
    - Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD (purchased separately)
- Windows Vista – Backup and Recovery
  - Backing up your information
  - Performing a recovery
    - Using the Windows recovery tools
    - Using F11
    - Using a Windows Vista operating system DVD (purchased separately)
Computer Diagnostic Features
- Hewlett-Packard Vision Diagnostics
  - Accessing HP Vision Diagnostics
  - Survey Tab
  - Test Tab
  - Status Tab
  - History Tab
  - Errors Tab
  - Help Tab
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Vision Diagnostics
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Vision Diagnostics
- Protecting the Software
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
- Safety and Comfort
- Before You Call for Technical Support
- Helpful Hints
- Solving General Problems
- Solving Power Problems
- Solving Diskette 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
Drive Protection System (DPS)
- Accessing DPS Through Computer Setup
Specifications
- CMT Specifications
- SFF Specifications
Index

Compaq 8180 Maintenance and Service Guide: HP Compaq 8100 and 8180 Elite Busin

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