Install a BBWC in a HP Proliant ML350 G6
Nov17

Install a BBWC in a HP Proliant ML350 G6

KB ID 0000476 Problem At time of publishing I could find no information on where to clip the battery. Solution The battery clips into the chassis above the internal fan, opposite the rear of the optical drive. Click for Larger Image Click for Larger Image Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links Install a BBWC in a HP Proliant ML330 G6 Install a BBWC in a HP Proliant DL380 G6  ...

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Boot from USB Drive fails with “Cannot get bank X parameters” error
Nov17

Boot from USB Drive fails with “Cannot get bank X parameters” error

KB ID 0000501  Problem Seen on an HP ML115 while booting to a USB Drive (a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 4GB drive). Error: Cannot get bank 2 parameters. Warning: Bank 2 partition type invalid. Ignoring. Panic: No usable banks found. Solution 1. Reboot the server and enter the BIOS. 2. Locate the USB Mass Storage Device Configuration > USB Settings and change the emulation from [Auto] to [Hard Disk]. 3. Be aware if you have other hard...

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Fitting Additional Drive Cage to an HP ML350 G6
Nov17

Fitting Additional Drive Cage to an HP ML350 G6

KB ID 0000854 Problem The last job I had to do on a Friday afternoon was fit one of these. ML350/370 G6 8 SMALL FORM FACTOR (SFF) 2ND DRIVE CAGE KIT SKU 507803-B21 The client needed some more disks in their ESX Server, and its internal 8 bay drive cage was fully populated. Solution Problem 1 After powering down the server and removing the blanking plates from the front I carried the cage over to the server and IT WAS TOO BIG....

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Cannot Logon to HP System Management Homepage
Nov17

Cannot Logon to HP System Management Homepage

KB ID 0000580 Problem This used to quite common when attempting to contact the HP Management Homepage, (or the local insight manager page) you can no longer get access. ERROR: Username and password do not match Solution With much older versions of the Systems Management Homepage (before it used domain user names and passwords) you could simply copy over the CPQHMMD.DLL file from a server you knew the password for, and then you could...

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HP – Printer not configured to collate
Nov17

HP – Printer not configured to collate

KB ID 0000002 Dtd 28/05/10 Problem -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Error “Unable to store Job at Printer” Reason “Printer not configured to collate” Solution “Install an EIO hard disk” -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Usually when trying to print a multi page document. Solution 1. Start > Control Panel > Printers 2. Locate the printer > Right Click > Properties. 3. Device Settings > Mopier Mode >...

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HP 2055 Printer Prints and extra page with ‘GET /DevMgmt/DiscoverTree.xml HTTP/1.1’ on it
Nov17

HP 2055 Printer Prints and extra page with ‘GET /DevMgmt/DiscoverTree.xml HTTP/1.1’ on it

KB ID 0000806  Problem A client whose HP 2055 printers had previously worked fine, then all of them suddenly started doing this? They had recently installed a Laserjet 400 Network printer and suspected that was the cause. When they printed something they got an extra page like so; GET /DevMgmt/DiscoverTree.xml HTTP/1.1 Host : 127.0.0.1:8080 and / or PCL XL Error Subsystem: KERNEL Error: IllegalTag Operator: 0x Position: 6255 Solution...

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Formatting Partitions using “FORMAT” (FAT32)
Nov17

Formatting Partitions using “FORMAT” (FAT32)

KB ID 0000083 Problem Before starting the hard drive must be formatted, refer to the PARTITIONING section for more details. You CAN format a partition that is ALLREADY formatted to “wipe it clean”. WARNING: Formatting a Partition that contains information will DESTROY that information. This section deals with FAT32 formatting, this is required for operating systems like Windows 95/98/ME but can also be used by Windows 2000...

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Removing Multiple Partitions from your Hard Drive Using FDISK
Nov17

Removing Multiple Partitions from your Hard Drive Using FDISK

KB ID 0000082 Problem This section assumes you have multiple partitions, and goes through the steps needed to remove them using FDISK WARNING: Removing partitions DESTROYS all the data in those partitions, make sure you have a backup of your important information. For this example the hard drive in question has a PRIMARY partition (approx 2Gb) and two LOGICAL DRIVES (each approx 1Gb) if I’ve just confused the hell out of you...

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Creating Multiple Partitions from your Hard Drive Using FDISK
Nov17

Creating Multiple Partitions from your Hard Drive Using FDISK

KB ID 0000081  Problem This section assumes you want multiple partitions, and goes through the steps needed to create them using FDISK. For this example the hard drive in question will have a PRIMARY partition (approx 2Gb) and two LOGICAL DRIVES (each approx 1Gb) if I’ve just confused the hell out of you CLICK HERE Solution Creating Partitions 1. First ensure you have a windows 98SE Bootdisk, you can download one, CLICK HERE 2....

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Deleting    Simple Partitions on your Hard Drive Using FDISK
Nov17

Deleting Simple Partitions on your Hard Drive Using FDISK

KB ID 0000080 Problem You want to remove the partitions form your carved up hard drive. Solution Deleting a Partition 1. First ensure you have a windows 98SE Bootdisk, you can download one, CLICK HERE 2. Boot the PC with your boot disk, ENSURE the boot order is set in the BIOS to boot from the floppy disk BEFORE the hard drive 3.To launch FDISK simply type fdisk {enter} at the command prompt, when the program launches press the Y key...

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