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10 totalWhat do the red blinking LED codes on the power button mean?
Red blinking LED codes indicate specific hardware failures. For example, 5 blinks means a pre-video memory error, 6 blinks indicates a pre-video graphics error, 7 blinks signals a system board failure (ROM), and 9 blinks means the system powers on but is unable to boot. Each pattern consists of a set number of blinks per second followed by a 2-second pause. (Page 3)
What does the 1720-SMART error message mean and what should I do?
The 1720-SMART Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure error means your hard drive is about to fail. You should enter Computer Setup and run the Drive Protection System test under DPS Self-test in F2 Diagnostics, apply any available hard drive firmware patches, then back up your contents and replace the hard drive. (Page 2)
How do I access the BIOS Setup Utility on the HP Compaq Pro 6300 SF?
Press the F10 key during computer boot to access the Setup Utility. If you miss the prompt, restart the computer and press F10 again when the monitor light turns green. Note that not all settings are available for all models. (Page 3)
How do I clear the CMOS on the HP Compaq Pro 6300 SF Desktop?
Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then remove the access panel. On the system board, press and hold the CMOS button for 5 seconds, then replace the chassis access panel, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer and allow it to start. (Page 3)
How do I set or change a Power-On or Setup password?
Turn on or restart the computer and press the Esc key when the 'Press the ESC key for Startup Menu' message appears, then press F10 to enter Computer Setup. To change an existing password, type the current password, a slash (/), the new password, another slash, and the new password again in the format: current password/new password/new password. The new password takes effect the next time the computer is restarted. (Page 3)
What does the 214-DIMM Configuration Warning error mean?
The 214-DIMM Configuration Warning means the populated DIMM configuration is not optimized. To resolve this, rearrange the DIMMs so that each memory channel has the same amount of memory installed. (Page 2)
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HP Compaq 6300 Pro, SFF Chassis 690364-003 page 1 Illustrated Parts & Service Map HP Compaq 6300 Pro Business PC Small Form Factor © 2012, 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject 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 690364-002. 3rd Edition November 2013. Key Specifications Spare Parts Processor Type Intel® Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium®, Celeron® RAM Type Non-ECC DDR3 PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) Maximum RAM
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Expansion Slots (Low profile) • (1) PCIe-x16 • (2) PCIe-x1 •(1) Pci
Chipset Intel Q75 Express Graphics Adapter Integrated Intel HD graphics Bays • (1) card reader or secondary hard drive • (1) external 5.25-inch • (1) internal 3.5-inch I/O Interfaces Front: (4) USB 2.0 ports, headphone jack, microphone jack Rear: (4) USB 3.0 ports, (2) USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.1, VGA video, serial port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard, serial, RJ- 45 network interface, 3.5mm audio in/out jacks Preinstalled Operating Systems • Windows® 8 • Windows 7 • FreeLnx System Unit 1 Front bezel 687950-001 2 Power supply, 90% efficient 613762-001-De1
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-03x Italian -06x Mass Storage Devices (not illustrated) 16X SATA DVD-ROM drive 581599-001 16X SATA DVD±RW drive 660408-001 Blu-ray BD-RW DL Drive 656792-001 Blu-ray BD-Writer XL Drive 682219-001 1 TB, 7200 rpm hard drive 636930-001 500 GB, 10000 rpm hard drive 683923-001 500 GB, 7200 rpm, 2.5-inch, self-encrypting (SED), hard drive 696442-001 500 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 636929-001 320 GB, 7200 rpm, 2.5 inch, self-encrypting (SED), hard drive 634824-001 250 GB, 10000 rpm hard drive 683922-001 250 GB, 7200 rpm hard drive 636927-001 256 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), self-encrypting (SED), SATA 6.0* 680020-001 180 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 6.0 696622-001 160 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 3.0 646809-001 128 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 2.0 665961-001 120 GB Solid State Drive (SSD), SATA 2.0 661841-001 *2.5-inch drives require an adapter for installation.HP Compaq 6300 Pro, SFF Chassis 690364-003 page 2 Standard and Optional Boards System board (includes replacement thermal material) 1 System board for use in models without Windows 8 657239-001
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671612-001 Other boardsHP Compaq 6300 Pro, SFF Chassis 690364-003 page 3 System Setup and Boot Access the Setup Utility during computer boot by pressing the F10 key. If you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor light turns green. NOTE: Not all settings are available for all models. Password Security Establishing a Setup or Power-On password:
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• Hard Disk • SMART (ATA disks only) • Diskette Storage Options - Allows you to set: • SATA Emulation - Choose how the SATA controller and devices are accessed by the OS. SATA Emulation choices are AHCI or IDE. • Removable Media Boot - Enables/disables ability to boot the system from removable media. Boot Order - Specify boot order for UEFI and legacy boot sources. Also specify hard drive boot order. • Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order Security Setup Password - Set and enable the setup (Admin) password. Power-On Password - Set and enable power-on password. Password Options - Allows to you enable/disable: • Lock Legacy Resources • Setup Browse Mode • Password prompt on F9 & F12 • Network Server Mode Smart Cover - Allows you to lock/unlock the smart cover and set the cover removal sensor to disable/notify user/setup password. Device Security - Set Device Available/Device Hidden for: embedded security device, system audio, network controller, USB controller, serial/parallel ports, and SATA ports. USB Security - Set Device Available/Device Hidden for front USB ports, rear USB ports, internal USB ports, accessory USB ports. Slot Security - Disable the PCI, PCIe, and Mini Card slots. Network Boot - Enables/disables boot from OS (NIC models only). System IDs - Allows you to update asset tag, ownership tag, UUID, key- board locale setting. Master Boot Record Security - enables/disables MBR. System Security - Allows you to set: • Data Execution Prevention (enable/disable) • SVM CPU Virtualization (enable/disable). • Virtualization Technology (VTx) (enable/disable) • Virtualization Technology/Directed IO (VTd) (enable/disable) • Trusted Execution Technology (enable/disable) • Embedded Security Device (enable/disable) • Reset to Factory Settings (Do not reset/Reset) • Measure boot variables/devices to PCR1 (enable/disable) • OS management of Embedded Security Device (enable/disable) • Reset of Embedded Security Device through OS (enable/disable) • No PPI provisioning (Windows 8 only; enable/disable) • Allow PPI policy to be changed by OS (enable/disable) DriveLock Security - Allows you to assign or modify a master or user password for hard drives. Secure Boot Configuration (Windows 8 only) • Legacy Support (enable/disable) • Secure Boot (enable/disable). • Key Management (enable/disable) • Fast Boot (enable/disable) Power OS Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable Runtime Power Management, Idle Power Savings, Unique Sleep State Blink Rates. Hardware Power Management - Enable/disable SATA power management, S5 maximum power savings., PCI slots, network controller, USB 3.0 controller Thermal - Control minimum fan speed. Advanced Power-On Options - Allows you to set: • POST mode (QuickBoot, Clear Memory, FullBoot, or FullBoot Every x Days) • POST messages (enable/disable) • Press the ESC key for Startup Menu (enable/disable) • Option ROM Prompt (enable/disable) • After Power Loss (off/on/previous state) • POST Delay (none, 5, 10, 15, 20, or 60 seconds) • Remote Wakeup Boot Source (remote server/local hard drive) • Factory Recovery Boot Support (enable/disable) • Bypass F1 Prompt on Configuration Changes (enable/disable) BIOS Power-On - Set the computer to turn on at a preset time. Advanced (continued) Bus Options - Allows you to enable/disable PCI SERR# Generation and PCI VGA palette snooping. Onboard Devices - Allows you to set resources for or disable on-board system devices. Device Options - Allows you to set: • Printer mode (Bi-Directional, EPP + ECP, Output Only) • Num Lock State at Power-on (off/on) • Integrated Video (enable/disable) • Integrated Graphics (Auto/Disable/Force) • Internal Speaker (enable/disable) • NIC PXE Option ROM Download (enable/disable) • Multi-Processor (enable/disable) • Hyper-threading (enable/disable) • Turbo Mode (enable/disable) VGA Configuration - Allows you to specify which VGA controller is the “boot”/primary. Displayed only if add-in video card installed. AMT Configuration - Allows you to set: • AMT (enable/disable) • Unconfigure AMT/ME (enable/disable) • Hide Unconfigure ME Confirmation Prompt (enable/disable) • Watchdog Timer (enable/disable) Diagnostic LEDsLed
Color LED Activity State/Message Power Green On Computer on Power Green 1 blink every 2 seconds Normal Suspend Mode Power Red 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause CPU thermal shutdown Power Red 3 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Processor not installed Power Red 4 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Power failure (power supply overload) Power Red 5 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Pre-video memory error Power Red 6 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Pre-video graphics error Power Red 7 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause System board failure (ROM Power Red 8 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Invalid ROM based on Checksum Power Red 9 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause System powers on but is unable to boot Power Red 10 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Bad option card Power Red 11 blinks, 1 blink every second followed by a 2 second pause Current processor does not support a feature previously enabled. none none System does not power on and LEDs are not flashing System unable to power onHP Compaq 6300 Pro, SFF Chassis 690364-003 page 4 System Board System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may vary)