Rear: (4) USB 2.0, DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA, PS/2 keyboard and
mouse, audio in, microphone, 5.1/7.1 channel audio out,
SPDIF Digital out, RJ-45, surround side/rear/center
• Windows® 8
• Windows 7
• FreeDos
Cables
1Power switch/LED assembly657105-001
2SATA cable, 165 mm657102-001
*Adapter, DVI to VGA, HF657401-001
*Adapter, DVI to VGA, 29-pin, HF657851-001
*Antenna, for use with 2x2 WLAN modules593890-001
*Antenna, for use with 1x1 WLAN modules701397-001
*Not shown
Miscellaneous Parts
1Chassis fan657103-001
2Fan sink657402-001
3Front USB and I/O assembly657113-001
*Card reader, bezel blank657853-001
*Card reader, bezel657854-001
*RTC battery319603-001
*Rubber feet530593-001
*Not shown
System Unit
1Access panel657104-001
2Front bezel657112-001
3Power supply, 300W656721-001
System boards with thermal grease, alcohol pad, and CPU socket cover
4System board for use in 7300 models656599-001
*System board for use in 7500 models687940-001
*System board for use in 7500 models with Windows 8 with no Digital
Product Key (DPK)
*System board for use in 7500 models with Windows 8 Standard696887-501
*System board for use in 7500 models with Windows 8 Professional696887-601
* Not shown
696887-001
Mass Storage Devices (not illustrated)
16X SATA DVD±RW drive with581600-001
Blu-ray BD-RW SuperMulti DL Drive 617030-001
Bezel, optical drive657852-001
3 TB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive696961-001
3 TB, 5400 rpm SATA hard drive668149-001
2 TB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive616608-001
2 TB, 5400 rpm SATA hard drive613210-001
1.5 TB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive, 6G613209-001
1.5 TB, 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, 3G652272-001
1 TB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive621418-001
750 GB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive, 3G632938-001
500 GB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive, 3G621421-001
320 GB, 7200 rpm SATA hard drive, 6G621420-001
256 GB Solid-state drive (SSD)661842-001
128 GB Solid-state drive (SSD)665961-001
120 GB Solid-state drive (SSD)661841-001
HP Elite 7300/7500, MT663324-004page 1
Standard and Optional Boards (not illustrated)
Memory modules (PC3-10600, CL9) for use in 7300 models
*1 GB
*2 GB
*4 GB
Memory modules (PC3-12800, CL11) for use in 7500 models
*2 GB
*4 GB
WLAN modules
*Ralink RT5390R 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter for use in models with
Windows 8
*Ralink RT5390R 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter701396-001
*Atheros AR9462 802.11b/g/n WiFi Adapter701398-001
*Ralink RT3290LE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo
Adapter
Graphics adapters for use in models without Windows 8
*
ATI Radeon HD 7570 2-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
ATI Radeon HD 7450 1-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*ATI Radeon HD 6570 2-GB graphics adapter, full height638406-001
*ATI Radeon HD 6570 1-GB graphics adapter, full height638405-001
*ATI Radeon HD 6450 1-GB graphics adapter638132-001
*ATI Radeon HD 6450 512-MB graphics adapter647449-001
*
nVidia GeForce GT640 3-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
nVidia GeForce GT630 2-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
nVidia GeForce GT620 1-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*nVidia GeForce GT545 3-GB graphics adapter, full height657107-001
*nVidia GeForce GT530 2-GB graphics adapter, full height657106-001
*nVidia GeForce GT520 1-GB graphics adapter, full height657399-001
Graphics adapters for use in models with Windows 8
*
ATI Radeon HD 7570 2-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
ATI Radeon HD 7450 1-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
nVidia GeForce GT640 3-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
nVidia GeForce GT630 2-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
*
nVidia GeForce GT620 1-GB graphics adapter for use only on 7500 models
Intel Core i7 processors (include thermal material)
*3770K, 3.5 GHz, 8-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models688165-001
*3770,3.4 GHz, 8-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models688164-001
*2600S, 2.8 GHz, 8-MB L3 cache638419-001
Intel Core i5 processors (include thermal material)
*3570K, 3.4 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models688163-001
*3570, 3.4 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models688162-001
*3550, 3.3 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models687944-001
*3470, 3.2 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models687943-001
*3450, 3.1 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models687942-001
*3330, 3.0 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache for use in only 7500 models687941-001
*2500S, 2.7 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache638420-001
*2500, 3.3 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache638631-001
*2400, 3.1 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache638630-001
*2310, 2.9 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache657111-001
*2300, 2.8 GHz, 6-MB L3 cache654601-001
Intel Core i3 processors (include thermal material)
*3240, 3.4 GHz, 3-MB L3 cache688951-001
*3220, 3.3 GHz, 3-MB L3 cache688950-001
*2125, 3.3 GHz, 3-MB L3 cache677427-001
Intel Pentium Dual-Core processors (include thermal material)
*G870, 3.1 GHz, 3-MB L3 cache691936-001
*G640, 2.8 GHz, 3-MB L3 cache691935-001
Intel Celeron processor (include thermal material)
*G55, 3.3 GHz, 2-MB L3 cache691934-001
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.
Computer Setup Menu
HeadingOption/Description
FileSystem Information - Lists the following main system specifications:
• Product name
• SKU number (some mo de l s )
• Processor type/speed/stepping
• Cache size (L1/L2/L3)
• Installed memory size/speed/ch
• Integrated MAC Address
About - Displays copyright notice.
Set Time and Date - Allows you to set system time and date.
Replicated Setup - Allows you to save or restore system configuration to/
from a USB flash drive.
Default Setup - Allows you to save current settings as default or restore
factory settings as default.
• System BIOS
• Chassis serial number
• Asset tracking number
• ME firmware version
• ME management mode
File
(continued)
StorageDevice Configuration - Lists all installed BIOS-controlled storage
Security
PowerOS Power Management - Allows you to enable/disable Runtime Power
Advanced Power-On Options - Allows you to set:
Apply Defaults and Exit - Applies the selected default setting s and clears
any established passwords.
Ignore Changes and Exit - Exits Computer setup without saving changes.
Save Changes and Exit - Saves changes to system configuration or
default settings and exits Computer Setup.
devices. The following options are available:
• CD-ROM
• Hard Disk
• Default Values
• Translation Mode
Storage Options - Allows you to set:
• eSATA Port - Set SATA port as eSATA port for use with external drive.
• SATA Emulation - Choose how the SATA controller and devices are
accessed by the OS. SATA Emulation choices are AHCI, RAID, or IDE.
• Removable Media Boot - Enables/disables ability to boot the system
from removable media.
• Max eSATA Speed - Allows you to choose 1.5 Gbps or 3.0 Gpbs as
the maximum eSATA speed. By default, the speed is limited to 1.5
Gbps for maximum reliability.
DPS Self-Test - Execute self-tests on ATA hard drives capable of performing the Drive Protection System (DPS) self-tests.
Boot Order - Specify boot order for UEFI and legacy boot sources. Also
specify hard drive boot order.
• Shortcut to Temporarily Override Boot Order
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 & F1 2
• 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:
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)
• SSD Life Used
• SMART (ATA disks only)
• Diskette
•SATA Defaults
HP Elite 7300/7500, MT663324-004page 2
Common POST Error Messages
Screen
MessageProbable CauseRecommended Action
101-Option ROM
Error
103-System Board
Failure
163-Time & Date
Not Set
164-Memory Size
Error
164-Memory Size
Error
201-Memory Size
Error
214-DIMM Configuration Warning
219-ECC Memory
Module Detected
ECC Modules not
supported on this
Platform
301-, 304-Keyboard error
511-CPU Fan not
Detected
1805-Ambient
Temperature Previously Over Limit
2200-PMM Allocation Error during
MEBx Download
2201-MEBx Module did not checksum correctly
2202-PMM Deallocation Error during
MEBx cleanup
2230-General
error during MEBx
execution
2231-ME error during MEBx execution
2232-AMT error
during MEBx execution
System ROM or expansion
board option ROM checksum.
DMA or timers1. Clear CMOS memory.
Invalid time or date in configuration memory.
RTC battery may need to be
replaced.
Memory amount has
changed since the last boot
(memory added/removed).
Incorrect memory configuration
RSM failure1. Ensure memory modules are correctly
Populated DIMM configuration is not optimized
Recently added memory
module(s) support ECC
memory error correction.
Keyboard failure.1. Reconnect keyboard with system turned off.
CPU Fan not Detected.1. Reseat CPU fan.
This system was placed in a
low power state to prevent
damage due to excessive
environmental temperature.
(2200) Memory error during
POST execution of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS
Extensions option ROM.
(2201) Memory error during
POST execution of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS
Extensions option ROM.
(2202) Memory error during
POST execution of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS
Extensions option ROM.
(2230) Error occurred during
MEBx execution which fails
into the “General” grouping.
Status information displayed
along with the error provides
further clarity into the failure.
MEBx handles transference
of information between the
system BIOS and ME firmware.
(2231) Error occurred during
MEBx execution which fails
into “ME” grouping.
(2232) Error occurred during
MEBx execution which fails
into “AMT” grouping.
1. Verify ROM, reflash if required
2. Remove recently added cards to see if
problem remains.
3. Clear CMOS. If message disappears, may
be card problem.
4. Replace system board
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace system board.
Reset the date and time under Control Panel
(Computer Setup can also be used). If the
problem persists, replace the R TC battery.
Press the F1 key to save the memory changes.
1. Run Setup (F10).
2. Make sure memory module(s) installed
properly.
3. If third-party memory added, test using HPonly memory.
1. Verify proper module type.
installed.
2. Verify proper module type.
3. Remove and replace faulty module(s).
4. If error persists after replacing mo dules,
replace system board.
Rearrange DIMMs so that each channel has
the same amount of memory.
1. If additional memory was recently added,
remove it to see if the problem remains.
2. Check product documentation for memory
support information.
2. Check kybd connection or keys.
3. Check connector for bent or missing pins.
4. Replace keyboard.
5. If 304, possible sys bd problem.
2. Reseat fan cable.
3. Replace CPU fan.
Make sure the system meets the HP enclosure
guidelines as listed in the Quick Specs, including the following:
1. Clean the air vents on the front, back, or any
other vented side of the computer.
2. Ensure that there is a 10.2 cm (4 in)
clearance on all vented sides of the
computer to permit the required airflow.
3. Ensure that computers are not so near each
other that they are subject to each other's
re-circulated or preheated air.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. Unplug the power cord, re-seat the memory
modules, and reboot the computer.
3. If the memory configuration was recently
changed, unplug the computer, restore the
original memory configuration, and reboot
the computer.
4. If the error persists, replace the system
board.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. If the error persists, update to the latest
BIOS version and ME firmware version.
3. If the error still persists, replace the system
board.
Diagnostic LEDs
LEDColorLED ActivityState/Message
PowerGreenOnComputer on
PowerGreen1 blink every 2 secondsNormal Suspend Mode
PowerRed1 blink every second followed
PowerRed3 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed4 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed5 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed6 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed7 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed8 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed9 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed10 blinks, 1 blink every second
PowerRed11 blinks, 1 blink every second
nonenoneSystem does not power on and
by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
followed by a 2 second pause
LEDs are not flashing
CPU thermal shutdown
Processor not installed
Power failure (power supply overload)
Pre-video memory error
Pre-video graphics error
System board failure (ROM
Invalid ROM based on Checksum
System powers on but is unable to boot
Bad option card
Current processor does not support a
feature previously enabled.
System unable to power on
Password Security
Establishing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
2. As soon as the computer turns on, press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup
Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
4. To establish Setup password, select Security > Setup Password and follow the instructions.
- or To establish a Power-On password, select Security > Power-On Password and follow the
instructions on the screen
5. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit.
Changing a Setup or Power-On password:
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To change the Setup password, go to step 2.
To change the Power-on password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
- Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
- Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password, a slash (/) or alternate delimiter
character, your new password, another slash (/) or alternate delimiter character, and your new
password again as shown:
current password/new password/new password.
NOTE: Type the new password carefully since the characters do not appear on the screen.
4. Press Enter.
The new password will take effect the next time the computer is restarted.
Deleting a Power-On or Setup password
1. Turn on or restart the computer.
To delete the Setup password, go to step 2.
To delete the Power-On password, go to step 3.
2. To change the Setup password, as soon as the computer turns on:
- Press the Esc key while “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed.
- Press the F10 key to enter Computer Setup.
3. When the key icon appears, type your current password followed by a slash (/) or alternate
delimiter character as shown. Example: currentpassword/
4. Press Enter.
Clearing CMOS
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the access panel.
3. On the system board, locate the CMOS/password header.
4. Remove the jumper from pins 4 and 6.
5. Place the jumper on pins 4 and 2 for 10-15 seconds.
6. Replace the jumper on pins 4 and 6.
7. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord.
8. Turn on the computer and allow it to start.
9. Use F10 setup to verify or configure new settings.
Clearing Passwords
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the access panel.
3. On the system board, locate the CMOS/password header.
4. Remove the jumper from pins 5 and 3.
5. Place the jumper on pins 3 and 1 for 10-15 seconds.
6. Replace the jumper on pins 5 and 3.
7. Replace the chassis access panel and reconnect the power cord.
8. Turn on the computer and allow it to start.
9. Use F10 setup to verify or configure new settings.
HP Elite 7300/7500, MT663324-004page 3
System Board for use in HP Pro 7300 modelsSystem Board for use in HP Pro 7500 models
System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may vary)
CPU_FAN1Heat sink fan connector
XMM1Memory socket - channel A
XMM2Memory socket - channel B
XMM3Memory socket - channel A
XMM4Memory socket - channel BF_AUDIOFront audio connector
ATXPOWERMain power connectorPCIEX1_3PCIe X1 slot
BATTERYRTC battery socketPCIEX1_2PCIe X1 slot
MINI_CARD1Mini PCIe connectorSPDIF_OUT2Internal SPDIF connector
CMOS/PSWDCMOS/password headerPCIEX1_1PCIe X1 slot
SATA4SATA drivePCIEX16PCIe X16 slot
SATA5SATA driveAUDIOAudio connectors
SATA21st optical driveSYS_FAN1Fan connector
HOOD_SENSOR
F_PANELFront panel connectorHDMI/DVICombo HDMI/DVI connector
SATA01st hard driveLAN+USBLAN + USB connector
SATA12nd hard driveUSBUSB connectors
SATA32nd optical driveSPDIF_OUT21 External SPDIF connector
Hood sensor connectorATX_CPUCPU power connector
F_USB1
F_USB2
F_USB3
F_USB4
1st USB connector
2nd USB connector
3rd USB connector
4th USB connector
System Board Connectors and Jumpers (component location may vary)