user manual
Table Of Contents
- Product Features
- Installing and Customizing the Software
- Computer Setup (F10) Utility
- Computer Diagnostic Features
- Desktop Management
- Initial Configuration and Deployment
- Remote System Installation
- Software Updating and Management
- HP Client Management Interface
- HP SoftPaq Download Manager
- HP System Software Manager
- HP ProtectTools Security Manager
- HP Client Automation Starter and Standard Editions
- HP Client Automation Enterprise Edition
- HP Client Manager from Symantec
- Altiris Client Management Suite
- HP Client Catalog for Microsoft System Center & SMS Products
- Remote Management Technology
- Configuring the Intel Management Engine
- Verdiem Surveyor
- HP Proactive Change Notification
- Subscriber’s Choice
- Retired Solutions
- ROM Flash
- Boot Block Emergency Recovery Mode
- Replicating the Setup
- Dual-State Power Button
- HP Web Site Support
- Industry Standards
- Asset Tracking and Security
- Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
- Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
- Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
- Serial Number Location
- Preparation for Disassembly
- Access Panel
- Front Bezel
- Removing Bezel Blanks
- Cable Management
- Cable Connections
- Memory
- Expansion Cards
- Installing and Removing Drives
- Fan/Baffle Assembly
- Front I/O Assembly
- Power Switch/LED Assembly
- Heat sink
- Processor
- Speaker
- Rear Chassis Fan
- Power Supply
- System Board
- Battery
- External Security Devices
- Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
- Preparation for Disassembly
- Access Panel
- Front Bezel
- Bezel Blanks
- Installing Additional Memory
- Expansion Cards
- Cable Management
- Cable Connections
- 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
- Front I/O and Power Switch Assembly
- Speaker
- Heat sink
- Processor
- Power Supply
- System Board
- Battery
- External Security Devices
- Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
- Connector Pin Assignments
- Power Cord Set Requirements
- POST Error Messages
- 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
- Password Security and Resetting CMOS
- Specifications
- Index
SATA Hard Drive Cables
SATA Data Cable
Always use an HP approved SATA 3.0 Gb/s cable as it is fully backwards compatible with the SATA 1.5
Gb/s drives.
Current HP desktop products ship with SATA 3.0 Gb/s hard drives.
SATA data cables are susceptible to damage if overflexed. Never crease a SATA data cable and never
bend it tighter than a 30 mm (1.18 in) radius.
The SATA data cable is a thin, 7-pin cable designed to transmit data for only a single drive. As shown
in the table, each cable has 3 grounds, and 4 transmit/receive pins.
Pin Number Usage Device Plug Host Plug
P1 Ground Ground Ground
P2* A+ Transmit data Receive data
P3* A- Transmit data Receive data
P4 Ground Ground Ground
P5** B- Receive data Transmit data
P6** B+ Receive data Transmit data
P7 Ground Ground Ground
*P2 and P3 differential signal pair
**P5 and P6 differential signal pair
SATA Power Cable
Pin Usage Notes Pin Usage Notes
P1 V3.3 3.3 V power P9 V5 5 V power
P2 V3.3 3.3 V power P10 Ground
P3 V3.3 3.3 V power P11 Ground
P4 Ground P12 Ground
P5 Ground P13 V12 12 V power
P6 Ground P14 V12 12 V power
P7 V5 5 V power P15 V12 12 V power
P8 V5 5 V power
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