Illustrated Parts & Service Map

HP Compaq dx7300 Microtower

Business PC
© 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is sub-
ject to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and the Intel logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the Intel Corporation and its subsidiaries in the U. S. and other countries.

Document Number 438829-003. 3rd Edition November 2006.

Cables

1 SATA HDD cable, 19-in. lg (2 straight ends) 391739-001

2 SATA HDD cable, 13-in. lg (1 straight, 1 angle end) 391738-001
3 Diskette drive cable 395967-001
* Power/LED cable with switch holder 435278-001
4 Front I/O with USB and audio cables 435275-001
* DMS-59 to dual VGA cable adapter 339257-005

*Not shown

Keyboards (not illustrated)

Key Specifications PS/2, Basic 382925-xxx
USB, Basic 382926-xxx
Processor Type: Intel Celeron D, Intel Pentium 4 HT, Intel Core 2 Duo, USB SmartCard 393670-xxx
or Intel Pentium D
Arabic -171 Japanese -291
RAM Type: DDR PC2-5300 and PC2-6400, non-ECC
Maximum RAM Supported: 4 GB Belgian -181 Korean (Hangul) -AD1
Expansion Bus: PCI 2.3 BHCSY -B41 LA Spanish [1] -161
Graphics Adapter Integrated controller. PCI-E support. -201 -331
Brazilian Portuguese[1] Netherlands[1]
Hard drive interface: SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Czech -221 Norwegian -091
I/O Interfaces: Serial (1), parallel (1), USB 2.0 (8)
Danish -081 PRC -AA1

Spare Parts Estonian[1] CA1 Polish[1] 121

Finnish -351 Portuguese -131

French -051 Russian -251

French Arabic -DE1 Slovakian -231

German -041 Spanish -071

Greek -151 Swedish -101

Hebrew -BB1 Swiss -111

Hungarian -211 Taiwanese -AB1

International -B31 Thai -281

Icelandic[1] DD1 Turkish -141

Italian -061 U.K. -031

[1]
393670-xxx only

Mass Storage Devices (not illustrated)

Diskette drive 392415-001
Media card reader, 3.5-in 407187-001
52X SATA CD-ROM drive (APJ only) 419469-001
16X SATA DVD-ROM drive 419496-001
System Unit 48X SATA CD-ROM drive 419635-001

1 Access panel 435276-001 16X SATA DVDRW L drive with LightScribe 419498-001

2 Chassis not spared 16x/48x Combo drive 419497-001

3 Front bezel 368085-001 80-GB\7200 RPM SATA hard drive, 8MB cache 432392-001

4 Power supply, 365W 416535-001 160-GB\7200 RPM SATA hard drive, 8MB cache 432393-001

5 Diskette drive bezel 372448-001 250-GB\7200 RPM SATA hard drive, 8MB cache 432394-001

6 Diskette drive bezel blank 335938-005

7 5.25” Bezel blank 335937-005
* Not shown

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 Standard and Optional Boards

Memory modules
1 256 MB, PC2-5300, CL5 396519-001
* 512 MB, PC2-5300, CL5 396520-001
Miscellaneous Parts
* 1 GB, PC2-5300, CL5 398038-001
Miscellaneous screw kit, includes: 414180-001
* 256 MB, PC2-6400, CL6 418953-001
* #6-32 x .250 hitop screw with serrations
* 512 MB, PC2-6400, CL6 418952-001 (192308-001)(14 ea)
* 1 GB, PC2-6400, CL6 418951-001 * (192308-002) (4 ea)
System Boards with thermal grease, alcohol pad, and CPU socket cover * (192308-003) (6 ea)
2 Standard system board 404676-001 * (106902-001) (2 ea)
Intel Celeron D Processors with alcohol pad and thermal grease (use * (334248-001) (4 ea)
heatsink 435920-001)
* (247481-001) (8 ea)
* #352, 512K cache, 3.2 GHz, D-0, 533 MHz FSB 433891-001
* (247348-001) (8 ea)
* #360, 512K cache, 3.46 GHz, D-0, 533 MHz FSB 434758-001
* (368224-002) (2 ea)
Intel Pentium 4 HT Processors with alcohol pad and thermal grease (use
heatsink 435920-001) * (101517-067) (12 ea)
* #524, 1 MB cache, 3.06 GHz, 533 MHz FSB 412985-001 1 Chassis fan 443215-001
* #531, 1 MB cache, 3.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB 394642-001 2 Heatsink with alcohol pad and factory-applied ther- 435259-001
mal grease (use only with Intel Pentium D proces-
* #541, 1 MB cache, 3.2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB 394812-001 sors)
Intel Pentium D Processors with alcohol pad and thermal grease (use * Heatsink with alcohol pad and factory-applied ther- 435920-001
heatsink 435259-001) mal grease (use with all other processors)
* #820, 2x1 MB cache, 2.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB 432623-001 * Mouse, PS2, scroll type 390937-001
* #915, 2x2 MB cache, 2.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB 433843-001 * Mouse, PS2, optical 417966-001
* #925, 2x2 MB cache, 3.0 GHz, 800 MHz FSB 433510-001 * Mouse, USB, optical 390938-001
* #945, 2x2 MB cache, 3.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB 433890-001 * Battery, real-time clock 153099-001
Intel Core 2 Duo Processors with alcohol pad and thermal grease (use * Internal speaker 392413-001
heatsink 435920-001)
3 Hood sensor 392417-001
* #E6300, 2 MB cache, 1.86 GHz, 1066 FSB 418947-001
* Serial port expansion device, FH 392414-001
* #E6400, 2 MB cache, 2.13 GHz, 1066 FSB 418948-001
4 Diskette bezel 361762-001
* #E6600, 4 MB cache, 2.4 GHz, 1066 FSB 418949-001
5 Diskette bezel blank 372448-001
* #E6700, 4 MB cache, 2.67 GHz, 1066 FSB 418950-001
6 5.25-in. Bezel blank 335938-005
Other boards
* Foot (4 ea) 336445-005
* ATI Radeon X1300 PCIE graphics, 256 MB, FH 413023-001
*Not shown
* ATI X1600 PCI-E graphics, 256 MB, FH 419543-001
LP = Low profile
* ADD2 Graphics, DVI-D, FH 398333-001 FH = Full height
* 1394 card 2 external, 1 internal port, FH 393308-001
* Intel, Gigabit NIC, PCI-Express, FH 398754-001
* Broadcom Gigabit NIC, PCI-E, FH 430654-001
* Agere International 56K Modem, PCI, FH 398661-001
* DVI-I to VGA graphics adapter 202997-005

* Not shown
LP = Low profile
FH = Full height

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 System Board
Computer Setup Menu (Continued)
Heading Option / Description
Storage Boot Order - Allows you to specify boot order.
(continued)
Security Smart Card Options (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable the
Smart Card.
Setup Password - Allows you to set and enable the setup (Administrator)
password.
Power-On Password - Allows you to set and enable power-on password.
Password Options - When any password exists allows you to lock legacy
resources, enable/disable network server mode, specify password
requirement for warm boot, and allows you to enable/disable Setup
Browse Mode.
Smart Cover (some models) - Allows you to lock/unlock cover lock and
set status of cover removal sensor.
Embedded Security (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable
Embedded Security and power-on authentication support, reset device to
factory settings, and reset authentication credentials.
Device Security (some models) - Enables/disables all I/O ports, audio,
network controllers, SMBus controller, and embedded security devices.
Network Service Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS on a server.
System IDs - Allows you to set Asset tag, ownership tag, Chassis serial
number, UUID, and keyboard locale setting.
DriveLock Security - Allows you to assign/modify a hard drive pass-
System Board Connectors and Jumpers (position of some untitled components word for added security.
may vary in location)
OS Security - Allows you to enable/disable Data Execution Prevention
CMOS Clear CMOS P24 Front USB and Intel Virtualization Technology.
Power OS Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable Runtime Power
CR1 5VAUX LED P52 Flying second serial port Management, ACPI S3 Hard Disk Reset, and ACPI S3 PS2 Mouse
E49 Password P124 Hood lock Wakeup. Also Allows you to improve Idle Power Savings and to permit
system to awaken when USB device is inserted.
J20 PCI1 P125 Hood sensor Hardware Power management - Allows you to enable/disable SATA bus.
J21 PCI2 P60 SATA0 power management.
Thermal - Allows you to control minimum permitted fan idle speed.
J31 PCIE connector, X1 P61 SATA1
Advanced Fea- Power-On Options - Allows you to set:
J41 PCIE connector, X16 P62 SATA2 tures • POST mode - QuickBoot, FullBoot, or FullBoot every 1-30 days.
P1 24-pin main power P63 SATA3 • POST messages - Enable/disable
• MEBx Setup prompt - Enable/disable or hidden/displayed
P3 CPU power XBT 1 Real-time-clock battery • F9 prompt - Enable/disable
• F10 prompt - Enable/disable
P5 Front power button/LED XMM1 DIMM 1 • F12 prompt - Enable/disable
P6 Internal speaker XMM2 DIMM 2 • Option ROM prompt - Enable/disable
• Remote wakeup boot source - Remote server/local hard drive
P70 CPU fan XMM3 DIMM 3 • After Power Loss - Off/on/previous state
• POST delay - None, 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds
P8 Chassis fan XMM4 DIMM 4
• I/O APIC mode - Enable/disable
P10 Diskette drive XU1 Processor • Hyperthreading - Enable/disable
• Limit CPUID
P23 Front audio
Execute Memory Test (some models) -Restarts computer and executes
POST memory test.
BIOS Power-On - Allows you to set the computer to turn on at a preset
time.
System Setup and Boot
Onboard Devices - Allows you to set resources or disable onboard sys-
Basic system information regarding system information, setup, power management, hardware, tem devices.
and passwords is maintained in the Setup Utility held in the system ROM. The Setup Utility is
accessed by pressing the F10 key when prompted (on screen) to do so during the boot sequence. PCI Devices - Lists installed PCI devices with their IRQ settings and
If the screen prompt opportunity is missed, a restart will be necessary. allows you to reconfigure IRQ or disable devices.
PCI VGA Configuration - Allows you to specify which VGA controller
will be used when multiple video adapters are available.
Computer Setup Menu Bus Options (some models) - Allows you to enable/disable PCI SERR#
Generation and PCI VGA palette snooping.
Heading Option/Description
Device Options - Allows you to set:
File System Information - Lists the following main system specifications:
• Printer Mode - Bi-Directional, EPP & ECP, Output Only
• Product name • Memory size/speed/ no. channels • Num Lock state at power-on - off/on
• SKU number (some • Integrated MAC Address • S5 Wake on LAN - enable/disable
models) • System BIOS • Processor cache - enable/disable
• Processor type/speed/step- • Chassis serial number • Unique Sleep State Blink Patterns
ping • Asset tracking number • Integrated video - enable/disable
• Cache Size (L1/L2) • Internal speakers (some models) - enable/disable
• Monitor racking - enable/disable
About - Displays copyright notice. • NIC PXE Option ROM Download - enable/disable
Set Time and Date - Allows you to set system time and date.
Flash System ROM (some models) - Allows you to select a drive con-
taining a new BIOS. System Hardware Interrupts
Replicated Setup - Save to Removable Media and Restore from Remov- IRQ System Function IRQ System Function
able Media
0 Timer Interrupt 8 Real-Time Clock
Default Setup
• Save Current Settings as Default 1 Keyboard 9 Unused
• Restore Factory Settings as Default
2 Interrupt Controller Cascade 10 Unused, available for PCI
Apply Defaults and Exit - Applies the selected default settings and
clears any established passwords. 3 Serial Port (COM B) 11 Unused, available for PCI
Ignore Changes and Exit - Exits Computer setup without applying or 4 Serial Port (COM A) 12 Mouse
saving any changes.
5 Unused, available for PCI 13 Coprocessor
Save Changes and Exit - Saves changes to system configuration or
default settings and exits Computer Setup. 6 Diskette Drive 14 Primary ATA (IDE) Controller
Storage Device Configuration - Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage
7 Parallel Port (LPT 1) 15 Secondary ATA (IDE) Controller
devices. The following options are available:
• Diskette Type (Legacy Diskette only) - 3.5” 1.44 MB and 5.25” 1.2
MB
• Drive Emulation of ATAPI Zip drive, hard disk, legacy diskette, CD-
ROM drive, and ATAPI LS-120 drive
• Multisector Transfers
• Translation Mode
• Translation Parameters
• Default Values IDE/SATA
Storage Options -
• Removable Media Boot
• Legacy Diskette Write
• BIOS DMA Data Transfers
• Sata Emulation - IDE or RAID
• SATA Emulation - SATA 0 and 2, SATA 1 and 3, SATA 4 (some
models) SATA 5 (some models)
DPS Self-Test - Allows you to execute self-tests on ATA hard drives.

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 Failsafe Boot Block ROM Error Conditions and Messages
The computer comes with a reprogrammable flash system ROM (read only memory). To How It Is
upgrade the ROM, download the latest ROM BIOS image from the HP Web site (www.hp.com) Feature Purpose Established
and follow the online GUI/instructions.
Floppy drive controller Prevents the transfer of data to or from the Setup Utilities
The system ROM includes a Failsafe Boot Block that is protected during the flash process and floppy drive.
allows the computer to be restarted in the unlikely event of an unsuccessful ROM flash. Device Boot Disabling Prevents booting from and or all of these Setup Utilities
If the system detects an invalid system ROM during the boot sequence, the Failsafe Boot Block devices: Internal or external USB, Internal
attempts to locate a valid BIOS image on removable media. ODD, or Internal FDD
To recover from the Boot Block recovery mode complete the following steps: Security Option Prevents use of computer until password is Setup Utilities
entered. Can apply to both initial startup and
Boot Block Recovery restart.

1. Remove any bootable media from the computer and turn off power. BIOS Write Protect Restricts ability to change ROM BIOS with- Setup Utilities.
out approval.
2. Insert a flash drive or CD containing the ROM BIOS.
USB Controller Allows you to disable or enable all USB Setup Utilities
3. Turn on power to the system. devices.
4. The system will automatically flash the ROM. After a successful flash, the system will either
automatically restart of prompt the user to unplug the unit, wait 5 seconds, reattach the power Diagnostic LEDs
cord, then press the power button.
LED Color LED Activity State/Message

Password Security Power Green On Computer on

Power Green 1 blink every 2 seconds Normal Suspend Mode
Establishing a Setup password:
Power Red 1 blink every second followed CPU thermal shutdown
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > by a 2 second pause
Restart.
Power Red 3 blinks, 1 blink every second Processor not installed
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter followed by a 2 second pause
Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title press, if necessary. If you do not press F10
when prompted, a restart will be necessary. Power Red 4 blinks, 1 blink every second Power failure (power supply overload)
followed by a 2 second pause
3. Select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions on the screen.
4. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. Power Red 5 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video memory error
followed by a 2 second pause
Establishing a Setup password: Power Red 6 blinks, 1 blink every second Pre-video graphics error
followed by a 2 second pause
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down >
Restart. Power Red 7 blinks, 1 blink every second System board failure (ROM
2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the monitor light turns green to enter followed by a 2 second pause
Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title press, if necessary. If you do not press F10 Power Red 8 blinks, 1 blink every second Invalid ROM based on Checksum
when prompted, a restart will be necessary. followed by a 2 second pause
3. Select Security > Power-On Password and follow the instructions on the screen. Power Red 9 blinks, 1 blink every second System powers on but is unable to boot
Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. followed by a 2 second pause
Power Red 10 blinks, 1 blink every second Bad option card
Changing a password: followed by a 2 second pause
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start> Shut Down > Restart. none none System does not power on and System unable to power on
To change the Setup password, go to step 2. LEDs are not flashing
To change the Power-on password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the
monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if Common POST Error Messages
necessary.
Screen
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate de-limiter
Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action
character, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new
password again as shown: 101-Option 1L, 1S 1. System ROM checksum 1. Verify ROM, reflash if required
ROM Error error. 2. Remove suspected card, reboot
current password/new password/new password. 2. Expansion card. 3. Clear CMOS memory, reboot
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the actual characters do not appear on the 3. CMOS corruption. 4. Replace system board
screen. 4. System board.
4. Press ENTER. 103-System none DMA, timers 1. Clear CMOS memory.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted. Board
Failure 2. Remove expansion board.
3. Replace system board.
Deleting a password
164- 2S Incorrect memory configu- 1. Run Setup (F10).
1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. Memory Size ration
Error 2. Check DIMMs for proper
To delete the Setup password, go to step 2.
and seating, type, and HP
To delete the Power-On password, go to step 3.
201 compatibility.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer is turned on, press F10 when the Memory Error 3. Remove DIMMs singularly and
monitor light turns green to enter Computer Setup. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if
reboot to isolate faulty DIMM.
necessary.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password followed by a slash (/) or alternate 214-DIMM none Populated DIMM configura- Rearrange the DIMMs so that
Configuration tion is not optimized each channel has the same amount
delimiter character as shown. Example: currentpassword/ Warning of memory.
4. Press Enter.
301-, 304-Key- none Keyboard failure. Check keyboard connection or
board error keys. Replace keyboard. If 304,
Security Features possible system board problem.

NOTE: 501-Display 1L, 2S Graphics controller. 1. Reseat graphics card.

Adapter Failure
For more information about Setup Utilities refer to the Computer Setup Menu on the previous 2. Check monitor connection.
page or in the Service Reference Guide. 3. Replace graphics card.
1720-SMART none Hard drive is about to fail. Run drive protection system test if
Diagnostic Functions Hard Drive available. Check for firmware
Detects Immi- patch for erroneous error message.
Diagnostic functions are provided by the Setup Utility (in system ROM) and by Insight Diag- nent Failure
nostics. Insight Diagnostics provides detailed system information including:
1796-SATA none One or more SATA devices Ensure SATA0 and SATA1 are
• Processor type and speed Cabling Error are improperly attached. used before any other STAT con-
• Memory amount, mapping, and integrity nectors.
• Hardware peripheral availability/settings 1801-Micro- none Processor not supported by 1. Upgrade BIOS to proper
• Hard drive type, space used/available code Patch ROM BIOS. version.
• System identification, asset tracking Error
2. Change the processor.
Insight Diagnostics may be found on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD that shipped with NOTES: L = long, S = short
the computer. The tool may also be downloaded from the hp Web site using the following pro-
cedure: Clearing CMOS
1. Go to www.hp.com
1. Shut down the system and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Click the Software and Download driver link.
2. Remove the chassis access panel.
3. Enter the product number (for example, dc7700) in the text box and press the Enter key.
3. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for 5 seconds.
4. Select the specific product.
4. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord.
5. Select the OS.
5. Turn on the computer and allow it to start.
6. Click the Diagnostics link.
7. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition.
8. Select the proper language and click Download.
NOTE: The download includes instructions on how to create a bootable CD. The Softpaq num-
ber is SP33665 or later.

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