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P4, P5 and P6 cables are unconnected. Where do they connect

Beeps when I turn it on. Got inside and made sure everything was secure and found these cables unplugged. Do they need to be plugged in. Also got not picture on the monitor when attached.

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Not necessarily. Most computers have extra power connector for modifications and expansions.

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Jay Hutton wants more answers to this question hyjacks 7 year old post. why not start your own post and tell the helper the beep codes first beeps are a first things first test. called POST, power on self test errors. all disktops made have extra (PSU ) cables. you forgot to say PSU. for adding more DEVICES inside, (called OPTIONS) the top beep errors are. CMOS RTC battery dead, for sure xx years old. dead PC, (is PC silent?) 2 fans at least must spin and blow air. http://pcdied.com/dead-PC.html

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SOURCE: Does my d530 CMT have a SATA connector?

Answers to your questions:
1. Yes
2. Very likely
3. a Google search should show you what the connectors look like.
4 HP/Compaq do a good job of providing documentation. Go to hp.com and put in your system information. You should be able to locate motherboard diagrams there. If you can't let me know and I'll try to locate them.

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