THE WELCH COMPANY
440 Davis Court #1602
San Francisco, CA 94111-2496
415 781 5700
rod@welchco.com
S U M M A R Y
DIARY: March 20, 2012 04:43 PM Tuesday;
Rod Welch
C18 receive from Fedex HP h8 1280t ordered March 14th.
1...Summary/Objective
2...C18 Received H8 1280t Rather than H8qe HP Computer
....HP Packing List
3...Keyboard and Mouse Wireless Work
4...Windows 7 User Name Computer Name System Setup Password
5...User Name Computer Name System Setup Windows 7 Password
6...Computer Name User Name System Setup Windows 7 Password
7...System Setup Windows 7 User Name Computer Name Password
8...C18 Diagnostics Indicate Received H8 1280t Promised by Madeline
9...Passmark 7.0 Benchmark Software Installed
10...C18 with H8 1280t Tests Much Faster than C17 with 490t Processor
..............
Click here to comment!
CONTACTS
SUBJECTS
C18 Receive Computer Procurement HP Order H121988954 HP Pavillion H8
2403 -
2403 - ..
2404 - Summary/Objective
2405 -
240501 - Follow up ref SDS 22 0000. ref SDS 20 0000.
240502 -
240503 -
240504 - [On 121014 0840 found another source for Intel i7-3960x
240505 - microprocessor personal computer, since HP seems to have
240506 - stopped selling this configuration. ref SDS 55 665H
240507 -
240508 - [On 120429 2236 clean install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
240509 - on drive c, ready to be configured with SDS daily use.
240510 - ref SDS 50 7T9I
240512 - ..
240513 - [On 120430 0514 configured c18 running Windows 7 Ultimate
240514 - 64-bit on drive c installing software programs with SDS
240515 - envoronment for efficient daily use. ref SDS 51 PB9G
240516 -
240517 -
240518 -
240519 -
240521 - ..
2406 -
2407 -
2408 - Progress
2409 -
240901 - C18 Received H8 1280t Rather than H8qe HP Computer
240902 -
240903 - Follow up ref SDS 22 7T9I, ref SDS 20 7T9I.
240904 -
240905 - Received c18 today with i7-3960x processor, ref SDS 0 EG4O, and AMD
240906 - Radeon 7950 graphics adapter, ref SDS 0 DW7K, for HP order H121988954
240907 - placed on 120314 0832. ref SDS 33 3W5N, and which replaced original HP
240908 - order H121417210 placed on 120205 0907. ref SDS 17 6A5M, and which was
240909 - received on 120214 1433. ref SDS 22 7T9I, and found defective,
240910 - ref SDS 22 7260, and so was returned on 120305 1537. ref SDS 31 665H
240912 - ..
240913 - Case study on this procurement is reported on 120218 1802. ref SDS 24
240914 - II9H
240915 -
240916 - [On 121014 0840 found another source for Intel i7-3960x
240917 - microprocessor personal computer, since HP seems to have
240918 - stopped selling this configuration. ref SDS 55 665H
240920 - ..
240921 - [On 130307 1246 Intel releases i7-3970x 3.5 GHz upgrade
240922 - to i7-3960x 3.3 GHz microprocessor. ref SDS 56 FJ5H
240924 - ..
240925 - [On 150410 0643 connected to Vizio 42" HDTV for computer
240926 - display in the office. ref SDS 62 C773
240928 - ..
240929 - Quality service - numerous surveys have been submitted cited on 120316
240930 - 2243. ref SDS 35 PPXQ
240932 - ..
240933 - HP Packing List
240935 - ..
240936 - 1. Order/PO number......................... CE04770644
240938 - ..
240939 - 2. Reference order......................... [..blank...H121988954... 120314 0832, ref SDS 33 3W5N...]
240941 - ..
240942 - 3. Order date.............................. 120314.... 120314 0832, ref SDS 33 6Q4J
240944 - ..
240945 - 4. Carrier Service......................... Fedex Home Delivery
240947 - ..
240948 - 5. Ship Date............................... 120316, 120316 0920, ref SDS 34 CP4F,
240950 - ..
240951 - 6. Ship to.....................
240958 - ..
240959 - 7. In this shipment...
240960 -
240961 - 1. Quantity............................ 1
240962 - Unit................................ Each
240963 - Item................................ QC461AV#ABA
240964 - Serial number....................... 2MD2110ND1
240965 - Model............................... h8-1280t Intel (Pittsburgh)
240967 - ..
240968 - Serial number and model in packing list are also shown on CPU case.
240969 - On 120302 Madeline explained that HP order H121988954 says h8qe, but
240970 - the actual unit HP shipped is h8 1280t, ref SDS 30 6A66, which aligns
240971 - with intent of procurement planned in telecon with Madeline on 120302
240972 - 0832, ref SDS 30 03D5, and which was incorporated into the final order
240973 - placed by Chase last week on 120314 0832. ref SDS 33 IM5N
240974 -
240975 - [...below, on 120320 1643 at 2019 after initial setup
240976 - diagnostics software shows c18 has components listed
240977 - in the packing list. ref SDS 0 D43G
240979 - ..
240980 - [On 130307 1246 Intel releases i7-3970x 3.5 GHz
240981 - upgrade to i7-3960x 3.3 GHz microprocessor.
240982 - ref SDS 56 FJ5H
240984 - ..
240985 - On 120302, Peter explained that "Intel (Pittsburgh)" is misleading,
240986 - because HP model h8 1280t has a Pegatron 2ACE motherboard, which HP
240987 - calls "Intel (Pittsburgh). ref SDS 30 UM6M
240989 - ..
240990 - This resolves prior confusion receiving initial delivery of c18
240991 - reported for order H121417210 for "h8qe" on 120205 0907. ref SDS 17
240992 - 6A66, and received on 120214 1433. ref SDS 22 HA6N
240994 - ..
240995 - On 120302, during technical support with Peter an HP video notifies
240996 - customers that product, model, and serial numbers are essential for
240997 - property management. 120302 0832, ref SDS 30 A53M HP video says to
240998 - write down product identification and store the paper in a safe place
240999 - that can be recovered for future service, e.g., replacing defective
241000 - or expired parts, and upgrading for better performance.
241002 - ..
241003 - Video also says product identification can be obtained directly from
241004 - the computer, ref SDS 30 ML6O, using following keyboard key
241005 - combintation...
241006 -
241007 - Ctrl Alt S
241009 - ..
241010 - After completing initial configuration of c18 for testing purposes,
241011 - below, ref SDS 0 D43G, called product identification using Ctrl Alt
241012 - S, and got following list on the computer screen...
241013 -
241014 - HP Support Information
241015 - Modelnumber..................... h8 1280t
241016 - Product number.................. QC461AV#ABA
241017 - Serial number................... 2MD2110ND1
241018 - Software build number........... 12NA1MCW604#SABA#DABA
241019 - PCBRAND......................... HP
241021 - ..
241022 - This HP diagnostic aligns with the packing list, ref SDS 0 HA6N, and
241023 - with online diagnostics, below, but does not state the manufacturer
241024 - of the motherboard.
241026 - ..
241027 - Packing List continues...
241028 -
241029 - 2. Tracking number..................... 685429176724506
241031 - ..
241032 - 3. Norton Internet Security
241033 - 2012 CTO 15 Months.................. A1H60AV#ABA
241035 - ..
241036 - 4. Windows 7 Home Premium
241037 - 64-bit US........................... A5T77AV#ABA
241039 - ..
241040 - Product key............. KDJM6-BQC2M-KMKD2-6FBHV-JFP9X
241041 - *** bar code *** X16-96072
241042 - 00196-248-262-045
241043 -
241044 - [On 120419 1203 received Windows 7 Ultimate full version
241045 - with new product key. ref SDS 48 FS5H
241047 - ..
241048 - 5. HP Wireless NIC 802.11b/g/n
241049 - DB (2x2) w/ BT Mini Ca.............. A5U27AV
241050 -
241051 - Specifications and Warranty (part: FH971AA)
241052 -
241053 - http://h10010.www1.hp.com/wwpc/us/en/sm/WF06c/A10-51210-64274-1130363-64274-3769770-3769771-3769773.html
241055 - ..
241056 - This is the "Premium Wireless-N LAN card and Bluetooth(R )(2x2)"
241057 - listed in the order placed on 120314 0832. ref SDS 33 LO8Y
241059 - ..
241060 - HP specifications do not seem to rate this adapter as high speed
241061 - gigiabit 10/100/1000 Mbps.
241062 -
241063 -
241064 - [On 120422 1130 letter to Ben at HP requests
241065 - assistance getting driver for network adapter.
241066 - ref SDS 49 FX4Q
241068 - ..
241069 - [On 120602 purchased c20 with "LAN premium card"
241070 - that is not specified. ref SDS 53 YR8J
241072 - ..
241073 - [On 130706 1917 Device Manager shows c18 network
241074 - adapter circuit board is "Realtck PCIe GBE Family
241075 - Controller." ref SDS 58 2M9K
241077 - ..
241078 - [On 130714 1701 letter to HP asks for product
241079 - identification and performance standard for LAN
241080 - adapter (NIC) installed in c18. ref SDS 59 BR5P
241082 - ..
241083 - [On 130716 0703 HP letter and referenced HP
241084 - specifications report that LAN adapters installed in
241085 - c20 and c18 are both high speed gigabit LAN adapters
241086 - that meet 10/100/1000 Mbps standards. ref SDS 60
241087 - JI50
241089 - ..
241090 - [On 130716 1347 working with Sam at Netgear tested
241091 - HP network Ethernet adapter circuit board using
241092 - direct cable connection from RJ45 port in c18 to
241093 - RJ45 in c20, and found DTR 1 MB/s; failure to
241094 - perform gigabit standards, indicates HP did not
241095 - install high speed network adapters in c18 and c20.
241096 - ref SDS 61 XA64 Device Research on Internet shows
241097 - customers report Realtck PCIe GBE Family Controller
241098 - fails to perform gigiabit standards. ref SDS 61 SH4K
241100 - ..
241101 - Packing List continues...
241102 -
241103 - 6. 256 GB SATA 3.5 Solid State Drive
241104 - 1st Hard Drive...................... A9F53AV
241105 -
241106 - Micron
241107 - 256GB SATA 6 Gb/s
241108 - HP Model Number........... MTFDDAK256MAM-1K1
241109 - Part Number............... PIN 652182-001
241110 - Serial Number............. 1149032DDEB8
241112 - ..
241113 - [On 120402 0129 ordered Samsung SSD storage disk Sata
241114 - III, 6 GB/s. ref SDS 42 NN7L
241116 - ..
241117 - [On 120407 1157 received Samsung SSD storage drive,
241118 - ref SDS 45 EO6L; but, did not receive storage bay
241119 - converter, also ordered. on 120402, ref SDS 42 298G, and
241120 - needed to install the SSD disk.
241122 - ..
241123 - [On 160625 1241 Fry's performing diagnostics on c18 to
241124 - determine why Windows 7 failing, advised that Micros 256
241125 - GB SSD has failing. ref SDS 63 RF46
241127 - ..
241128 - 7. 1 TB 7200 RPM 2nd Hard Drive........ A9F53AV
241130 - ..
241131 - 8. AMD Radeon HD 7950 3 GB
241132 - FH PCle x 16 (Rhino)................ BOB07AV
241134 - ..
241135 - Contacting AMD for guidance on configuring in Windows 7....
241136 -
241137 - http://www.amd.com/us/aboutamd/contact-us/pages/contact-us.aspx
241139 - ..
241140 - 9. Integrated Sound Beats Audio........ LD824AV
241142 - ..
241143 - 10. HP Country Kit...................... LN144AV#ABA
241145 - ..
241146 - 11. SuperMulti DVD Burner............... LP486AV
241148 - ..
241149 - 12. HP Wireless Kit Opal Beats/
241150 - NElara/Dongle (OpalBeat............. LP498AV#ABA
241152 - ..
241153 - 13. Blackbeard HPE 2x USB 3.0 Top I/O
241154 - + 4x USB 2.0 Front.................. LR677AV
241155 -
241156 - 14. 600W uATX ESTAR v5 HF PSU
241157 - (Petrus)............................ LV231AV
241159 - ..
241160 - 15. Intel Core i7-3960X CPU............. QE457AV
241161 -
241162 - [On 121014 0840 found another source for Intel i7-3960x
241163 - microprocessor personal computer, since HP seems to have
241164 - stopped selling this configuration. ref SDS 55 665H
241165 -
241166 - [On 130307 1246 Intel releases i7-3970x 3.5 GHz upgrade
241167 - to i7-3960x 3.3 GHz microprocessor. ref SDS 56 FJ5H
241169 - ..
241170 - 16. 16 GB DDR3-1600 DIMM (4x4 GB)
241171 - RAM US.............................. QF896AV
241173 - ..
241174 - 17. Microsoft Office starter............ XB541AV#ABA
241176 - ..
241177 - 18. TV Tuner (N America) FH PCle
241178 - Crd-IR.............................. QD174AV
241180 - ..
241181 - This seems like a different specification from the order placed on
241182 - 120314 0832. ref SDS 33 MM5G
241184 - ..
241185 - Purpose, application, features and scope of tv tuner installed on c18
241186 - is shown in the record buying the computer on 120228 1827. ref SDS 29
241187 - CV6K
241188 -
241189 - [On 120514 1632 Chris 5017952 HP customer technical
241190 - assistant agent could not resolve conflict in tv tuner
241191 - specifications, and was unable to correct failed
241192 - performance; plans to write in report on service call
241193 - unresolved issues for c18 setup. ref SDS 52 OP6M
241195 - ..
241196 - 8. Please retain for your records and mail-in rebates.
241198 - ..
241199 - 9. Thank you for choosing the HP Home Office and Home Office
241200 - Store
241202 - ..
241203 - 10. Enjoy your purchase and please visit us again soon.
241205 - ..
241206 - 11. For questions about your order, call us at...
241207 -
241208 - 888 999 4747
241210 - ..
241211 - 12. Total cartons............................ 1
241212 -
241213 - http://www.fedex.com
241215 - ..
241216 - 13. Return to................................ HP Home and Home Office Store
241217 -
241218 -
241219 - [On 130313 1130 purchased c22 from Ascendtech for $3,210.
241220 - ref SDS 57 H66L
241221 -
241222 -
241224 - ..
2413 -
2414 -
2415 - 1718
2416 -
241601 - Initial setup...
241602 -
241603 - Solved prior problem of loose mini-HDMI fitting for video graphics
241604 - adapter, reported on 120214 1433 at 1608. ref SDS 22 U84H
241606 - ..
241607 - Connected c18 to...
241608 -
241609 - 1. New Vizio 42" monitor, received, 120206 0845, ref SDS 18
241610 - TE8L,
241611 -
241612 - 2. USB receiver for wireless mouse and keyboard
241614 - ..
241615 - Powered up computer.
241617 - ..
241618 - Computer boots and shows...
241619 -
241620 - Windows 7 Home Premium
241621 -
241622 - 1. Country of origin
241623 - 2. Time and currency
241624 - 3. Keyboard layout
241626 - ..
241627 - These were set to US.
241629 - ..
241630 - New computer c18 with better microprocessor, more memory and advanced
241631 - video graphics circuit board ordered originally on 120205 0907.
241632 - ref SDS 17 RE3K, and updated to 3 GB video graphics adapter on 120314
241633 - 0832. ref SDS 33 KK6M, does not make new Vizio 42" monitor, an
241634 - effective computer display. Resolution seems better than initial
241635 - setup for c18 on 120214 1433. ref SDS 22 KO3O, but is still poor,
241636 - reported testing with c17 on 120209 1430, ref SDS 21
241637 -
241639 - ..
241640 - Keyboard and Mouse Wireless Work
241641 -
241642 - Follow up ref SDS 22 4N3M.
241643 -
241644 - The new mouse works with c18, correcting prior problem with first
241645 - computer delivered on 120214 1433. ref SDS 22 4N3M
241647 - ..
241648 - Select next, goes to a screen that says...
241649 -
241650 - 1. Type a user name
241651 -
241652 - 2. Type a computer name
241654 - ..
241655 - Tried the Avant Stellar keyboard used for c16, while using c17 to
241656 - report progress configuring c18, as done previously on 120214 1433.
241657 - ref SDS 22 9W64
241658 -
241659 -
241660 -
2417 -
SUBJECTS
C18 Windows 7 User Name Computer Name System Setup Password Wireless
2803 -
280401 - ..
280402 - Windows 7 User Name Computer Name System Setup Password
280403 - User Name Computer Name System Setup Windows 7 Password
280404 - Computer Name User Name System Setup Windows 7 Password
280405 - System Setup Windows 7 User Name Computer Name Password
280406 -
280407 - Follow up ref SDS 22 6W9M.
280408 -
280409 - Windows 7 setup asks for.....
280410 -
280414 - ..
280415 - Next screen asks for...
280416 -
280417 - Password....................
280421 - Password retype.............
280425 - ..
280426 - Password hint...............
280429 - ..
280430 - Next screen is to read license terms for Windows.
280431 -
280432 - Selected I accept.
280434 - ..
280435 - Same screen has End user license agreement.
280436 -
280437 - Select I accept license terms required to use your
280438 - computer.
280440 - ..
280441 - Next screen on Set up Windows has three (3) choices...
280442 -
280443 - 1. Use recommended settings
280444 -
280445 - Install important and recommended updates, help make
280446 - Internet browsing safe, check online for solutions, and
280447 - help Microsoft improve Windows.
280449 - ..
280450 - 2. Install important updates only
280451 -
280452 - Only install security updates and other important updates
280453 - for Windows.
280455 - ..
280456 - 3. Ask me later
280457 -
280458 - Until you decide, your computer might be vulnerable to
280459 - security threats.
280461 - ..
280462 - Selected #2 trying to apply initial configuraion wtih OS on c drive.
280464 - ..
280465 - Next screen on Set up Windows has...
280466 -
280467 - Review your time and date settings.
280469 - ..
280470 - The date is correct. Time is an hour is correct, but minutes is 5
280471 - mintues fast, so corrected it and did not change seconds.
280473 - ..
280474 - Time is pre-selected to automatically adjust for daylight saving
280475 - time.
280477 - ..
280478 - Next screen is for selecting a wireless network.
280480 - ..
280481 - Numerous wireless networks are listed....
280482 -
280483 - rodwireless - security enabled network
280484 -
280485 - 420wireless - security enabled network
280487 - ..
280488 - The "rodwireless" network is us, and is applied through the router.
280490 - ..
280491 - Selected this one, it wants a password...
280495 - ..
280496 - Next screen is selecting computer location and offers choices...
280497 -
280498 - Home network
280499 - Work network
280500 - Traveling public network
280502 - ..
280503 - Selected home network.
280504 -
280506 - ..
280507 - Next screen is for.,..
280508 -
280509 - Share with other home computers running Windows 7
280510 -
280511 - Windows detected a homegroup on your network. When join a
280512 - homegroup, you can share files and printers with other
280513 - computers running windows 7. To continue get the
280514 - homegroup password from Rod Welch on c17 or another
280515 - homegroup computer.
280517 - ..
280518 - To get the password ask Rod Welch on C17 or another
280519 - homegrop member to open HomeGroup in Control Panle on their
280520 - PC.
280522 - ..
280523 - Found homegroup password on c17...
280524 -
280525 - All Control Panel Items
280526 - Homegroup
280527 - View and print your homegroup password
280530 - |
280531 - +--- " lower case "L" not 1
280533 - ..
280534 - [On 120429 2236 setting up c18 again, Windows 7 created a
280535 - new password. ref SDS 50 EY7L
280537 - ..
280538 - Had to re-enter password about 6 times trying various combinations of
280539 - upper and lower case "c" with either 1 or l for the number one, or
280540 - lower case "L"." It is a huge challenge to determine what is going
280541 - on.
280542 -
280544 - ..
2806 -
2807 -
2808 - 1856
2809 -
280901 - Registration for for HP...
280907 -
280908 - HP may email me offers etc...
280910 - ..
280911 - Deleted HP email offers...
280912 -
280914 - ..
2810 -
2811 -
2812 - 1903
2813 -
281301 - HP's setup screen offers...
281302 -
281303 - Automated updates adn tune-ups with HP Support Assistant
281305 - ..
281306 - Keep your PC up-to-date with automatic updating essential
281307 - drivers and software from HP (Why should I do this)
281308 -
281309 - Yes (recommended) No - remind me later
281311 - ..
281312 - Selected no.
281314 - ..
281315 - Keep your PC running fast with automated tune ups
281316 -
281317 - Yes (recommended) No - remind me later
281319 - ..
281320 - Selected no.
281321 -
281322 - Join the HP product improvement program.
281323 -
281324 - Yes (recommended) No - remind me later
281326 - ..
281327 - Selected no.
281328 -
281329 -
281331 - ..
2814 -
2815 -
2816 - 1911
2817 -
281701 - HP's setup screen offers...
281702 -
281703 - HP Recommends Activating Your Free Norton Security Software
281704 - Now
281706 - ..
281707 - Decided to try this initially. Risk is preventing transmitting files
281708 - across the network for system setup and uploading files to Internet.
281709 -
281711 - ..
2818 -
2819 -
2820 - 1914
2821 -
282101 - Now having same problem on this computer that occurred with prior
282102 - computer for c18 with mouse is working erratically, reported on 120214
282103 - 1433. ref SDS 22 WU9I
282105 - ..
282106 - Mouse actually went away. After 30 seconds to a minute or so, it is
282107 - now back on the screen, but still erratic movement on the screen.
282109 - ..
282110 - This may be a conflict with the same mouse applied on c17 used to take
282111 - these progress notes. Interestingly, mouse on c17 works consistently;
282112 - only the mouse on c18 shows erratic performance.
282113 -
282114 -
282115 -
282117 - ..
2822 -
2823 -
2824 - 1921
2825 -
282501 - Finally got a Windows desktop.
282502 -
282503 - Since this is connected to the Vizio xvt3d424sv display, the
282504 - characters are hard to read, because at this size the maximum
282505 - resolution for 1080p is 1920x1080. So switched to the smaller Vizio
282506 - 32" display, and this works much better.
282508 - ..
282509 - Turned out later this can be improved on large screens using the video
282510 - adapter software driver Catalyst Control Center to adjust hue,
282511 - contrast and brightness, reported configuring new vizio md32ol
282512 - television display on 120612 1538. ref SDS 54 IN5H
282514 - ..
282515 - Evaluate c18 delivered against procurement objectives and
282516 - specifications listed on 120205 0907. ref SDS 17 6A5M
282518 - ..
282519 - HP displayed on the screen...
282520 -
282521 - HP Setup Manager
282522 - Good news, you're connected
282523 - Go to the Internet
282525 - ..
282526 - Hard to say because HP does not provide a list of stuff it does.
282528 - ..
282529 - This has a feature to transfer files.
282531 - ..
282532 - Decided to skip this for now.
282534 - ..
282535 - Shut down the computer to switch monitors so setup can go faster,
282536 - because text on Vizio xvt3d424sf is too difficult to read.
282538 - ..
282539 - Before the system completed shutdown, it showed automatic...
282540 -
282541 - 28 updates
282542 -
282544 - ..
2826 -
2827 -
2828 - 2007
2829 -
282901 - Updates complete.
282902 -
282904 - ..
2830 -
2831 -
2832 - 2014
2833 -
283301 - Back online.
283302 -
283303 - Examine BIOS for overclocking...
283305 - ..
283306 - On 101223 1415 HP technician on site to service c17 video adapter
283307 - adapter and explaines BIOS on HP Pavilion Elite HPE 490t access by
283308 - pressing F10 repeatedly after pressing Start button. ref SDS 8 RM6N
283310 - ..
283311 - F10 didn't work on c18.
283313 - ..
283314 - On 120302, Peter explained BIOS on c18 is opened with ESC during power
283315 - up sequence. ref SDS 30 1U3H
283317 - ..
283318 - Examination shows c18 is set for overclocking.
283319 -
283320 -
283321 -
283322 -
283323 -
283324 -
2834 -
SUBJECTS
H8 1280t Introduction 120128 Ship Without Specified Components Proce
4203 -
4204 - 2038
420501 - ..
420502 - C18 Diagnostics Indicate Received H8 1280t Promised by Madeline
420503 -
420504 - Follow up ref SDS 22 D43G.
420505 -
420506 - Product identification can be determined using...
420507 -
420508 - Ctrl Alt S
420509 -
420510 - ...explained above. ref SDS 0 GV9F
420512 - ..
420513 - To test high performance objectives for this procurement on 120205
420514 - 0907, ref SDS 17 6A5M, copied files from c17, and installed Piriform
420515 - Speccy; it shows...
420517 - ..
420518 - System components resolve problems reported with delivery of original
420519 - order on 120214 1433, ref SDS 22 7260, and aligns with corrected order
420520 - Madeline entered on 120302 0832, ref SDS 30 03D5, and adjusted by
420521 - Chase on 120314 0832. ref SDS 33 6Q4J
420522 -
420523 - 1. Manufacturer................. HP
420524 - 2. Serial number................ 2MD2110ND1......... ref SDS 0 HA6N
420525 - 3. Model........................ h8 1280t........... ref SDS 0 HA6N
420526 - 4. Product...................... QC461AV#ABA.......... ref SDS 0 HA6N
420527 - 5. Rating....................... Not available
420528 - 6. Processor.................... i7-3960X 3.30 GHZ
420529 - 7. Bus speed.................... 99.7 MHz
420530 - ..
420531 - 8. Motherboard.................. Pegatron Model 2ACE
420532 - Version...................... 710
420534 - ..
420535 - Motherboard specification lists Pegatron IPIWB-PB was received from HP
420536 - on 120302 0832. ref SDS 30 BR7I
420538 - ..
420539 - LAN 1000-Base-T - integrated in motherboard RTL8171EH-CG gigabit
420540 - ethernet controller
420542 - ..
420543 - Driver downloads for h8 1280t available from...
420544 -
420545 - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=5155364&prodTypeId=12454&prodSeriesId=5187019&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4061
420546 -
420547 - Chipset vendor............... Intel
420548 - Chipset model................ Sandy Bridge
420549 - Chipset revision............. 06
420550 - Southbridge Vendor........... Intel
420551 - Southbridge Model............ ID1D41
420552 - Southbridge Revision......... 05
420553 - BIOS......................... AMI
420554 - BIOS Version................. 7.10
420555 - Date......................... 120223
420557 - ..
420558 - 9. Memory....................... 16 GB
420559 - 10. Computer name................ c18
420560 - 11. Workgroup.................... WORKGROUP
420561 - 12. Product ID................... 00359-OEM-8992687-00010
420563 - 14. Installation................. 120320 1851
420565 - ..
420566 - Product identification parts 1 - 4 shown by Speccy diagnostics above,
420567 - ref SDS 0 Y47O, aligns with packing list received with delivery of the
420568 - computer, shown above. ref SDS 0 HA6N
420569 -
420570 - [On 120429 2236 clean install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
420571 - on drive c, ready to be configured with SDS daily use.
420572 - ref SDS 50 7T9I
420574 - ..
420575 - [On 120430 0514 configured c18 running Windows 7 Ultimate
420576 - 64-bit on drive c installing software programs with SDS
420577 - envoronment for efficient daily use. ref SDS 51 PB9G
420578 -
420579 -
420580 -
420581 -
420582 -
420583 -
4206 -
SUBJECTS
H8 1280t Slower C17 i7 490t Processor Ship Without Specified Compone
6103 -
6104 - 2127
610501 - ..
610502 - Passmark 7.0 Benchmark Software Installed
610503 -
610504 - Follow up ref SDS 22 TP5O.
610505 -
610506 - Research on Internet found software to evaluate performance of
610507 - computer cpu and related components, including overall ranking
610508 - diagnostic...
610510 - ..
610511 - Copied setup files...
610512 -
610513 - c17\\ g: 00 pasmark petst_x64.exe
610514 -
610515 - c18\\ c: users rodwelch 00 passmark petst_64.exe
610517 - ..
610518 - Installed program on c18 for 64-bit processing to...
610519 -
610520 - c:\program files\performancetest\pt.exe
610522 - ..
610523 - Windows menu system on c18 64-bit...
610524 -
610525 - Start
610526 - Performance Test
610527 - Performance Test
610528 -
610529 -
610531 - ..
6106 -
6107 -
6108 - 2207
6109 -
610901 - C18 with H8 1280t Tests Much Faster than C17 with 490t Processor
610902 -
610903 - Follow up ref SDS 22 QQ9O.
610904 -
610905 - With c18 connected to Dell 19" monitor...
610906 -
610907 - HPE 490t h8 1280t
610908 - C17-32 C17-64 C18-32 C18-64
610910 - ..
610911 - Passmark benchark 1744.0 2548.4 3394.7
610912 - CPU......................... 7353.9 10087.4 14100.1
610913 - 2D Graphics................. 579.1 696.2 463.4
610914 - 3D Graphics................. 881.4 767.3 3885.8
610915 - Memory Mark................. 1086.8 3104.4 3873.5
610916 - Disk Mark................... 541.2 859.7 1995.2
610918 - ..
610919 - Tests today compared to 3rd party report on 120205, ref SDS 17 U59H,
610920 - indicate c17 with only i7 970 processor purchased on 101021 0953,
610921 - ref SDS 4 WZ7M, is comparable to c18 delivering only half the work
610922 - potential for i7-3960X processor configured with Intel Sandy Bridge E
610923 - DX79SI motherboard and X79 Extreme chipset. The h8qe and h8 1280t are
610924 - at the low end of the top 10 high performance computers, rather than
610925 - delivering "unbelievalbe power," expected in purchasing the computer,
610926 - reported on 120205 0907. ref SDS 17 JN4F
610928 - ..
610929 - With c18 configured with 2 SSD, including Samsung model 830 received
610930 - on 120407 1157, ref SDS 45 EO6L, and installed on 120411 1018.
610931 - ref SDS 46 EO6L
610932 -
610933 - HPE 490t C18 - h8 1280t Kathy's LG
610934 - C17-32 C17-64 Dell V I Z I O 2 SSD 2 SSD
610935 - xvt3d42 VA32M 120503 120531
610936 - ..
610937 - Passmark benchark 1744.0 2548.4 3394.7 4581.3 4569.8 5073.7 5096.9
610938 - CPU................ 7353.9 10087.4 14100.1 14103.6 14067.5 14149.7 14178.2
610939 - 2D Graphics........ 579.1 696.2 463.4 907.9 904.0 900.8 897.5
610940 - 3D Graphics........ 881.4 767.3 3885.8 3916.7 3910.2 4027.6 4063.1
610941 - Memory Mark........ 1086.8 3104.4 3873.5 4093.7 4095.3 4088.7 4078.9
610942 - Disk Mark.......... 541.2 859.7 1995.2 2062.4 2058.4 3825.4 3993.0
610944 - ..
610945 - [On 120321 c18 initial setup to test running SDS,
610946 - ref SDS 36 KB4H; decide to implement standard configuration
610947 - with Windows 7 Ultimate os 32-bit on i and 64-bit on j.
610948 - ref SDS 36 OL4F
610950 - ..
610951 - [On 120323 c18 impression of very slow coping 800 MB of
610952 - files between partitions, ref SDS 37 7T9I, actually
610953 - verified c18 provides faster disk performance than c17.
610954 - ref SDS 37 NG3J
610956 - ..
610957 - [On 120323 c18 demonstrates much higher performance on SDS
610958 - functions than using c17. ref SDS 37 V26O
610960 - ..
610961 - [On 120324 visit Morris on adding SSD 256 GB storage using
610962 - HHD bay, ref SDS 38 UC7J, rather than PCI slot proposed by
610963 - HP on 120313. ref SDS 32 NJ66
610965 - ..
610966 - [On 120327 called HP and began case 8058297916 to configure
610967 - c18 television tuner for connection with Comcast cable
610968 - service to record broadcasts to computer hard disk.
610969 - ref SDS 39 KP6J - Steve will research to solve evident
610970 - problems with remote control "blaster" cable that signals
610971 - Comcast controller; he will call back next day to complete
610972 - configuration. ref SDS 39 KQ5Q
610974 - ..
610975 - [On 120328 1443 Steve at HP did not call back; received
610976 - call from someone in India; could not understand, so no
610977 - progresss on case 8058297916 to configure c18 to use
610978 - television tuner for recording live broadcasts on computer.
610979 - ref SDS 40 AC7M
610981 - ..
610982 - [On 120331 2348 Quality control - HP requests 6th survey
610983 - buying c18 - report excellent products poor customer
610984 - service except Madeline Chase and Peter did good work.
610985 - ref SDS 41 S63M
610987 - ..
610988 - [On 120402 0129 ordered Samsung model 830 SSD storage disk
610989 - Sata III, 6 GB/s. ref SDS 42 NN7L
610991 - ..
610992 - [On 120402 2338 ordered Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade to
610993 - configure c18. ref SDS 43 EO6L
610995 - ..
610996 - [On 120405 2208 placed order for Vista Ultimate upgrade
610997 - with Amazon. ref SDS 44 LU6J
610999 - ..
611000 - [On 120407 1157 received Samsung SSD storage drive,
611001 - ref SDS 45 EO6L; but, did not receive the storage bay
611002 - converter, also ordered. on 120402, per above, ref SDS 42
611003 - 298G, and needed to install the SSD disk.
611005 - ..
611006 - [On 120411 1018 visited Morris to install Samsung 830 SSD
611007 - in c18 disk 0 configured with Micro 256 GB SSD as disk 1.
611008 - ref SDS 46 EO6L
611010 - ..
611011 - [On 120411 1018 c18 investigation shows disk 0 Micron
611012 - Crucial CT256M4SSD2 SSD rated read/write 500/260 MB/s,
611013 - ref SDS 47 PF4L; installed new Samsung Model 830 256 GB 6
611014 - G/s Sata III SSD rated read/write 520/400 MB/s and 256 MB
611015 - cache, ref SDS 46 1Q5H; switched order of drives making
611016 - faster Samsung 830 SSD disk 0, and Microc Crucial SSD
611017 - assigned disk 1. ref SDS 46 0C4N
611019 - ..
611020 - [On 120429 2236 clean install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
611021 - on drive c, ready to be configured with SDS daily use.
611022 - ref SDS 50 7T9I
611024 - ..
611025 - [On 120430 0514 configured c18 running Windows 7 Ultimate
611026 - 64-bit on drive c installing software programs with SDS
611027 - envoronment for efficient daily use. ref SDS 51 PB9G
611029 - ..
611030 - [On 121014 0840 found another source for Intel i7-3960x
611031 - microprocessor personal computer, since HP seems to have
611032 - stopped selling this configuration. ref SDS 55 665H
611033 -
611034 -
611035 -
611036 -
611037 -
611038 -
611039 -
611040 -
611041 -
611042 -
611043 -