Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Fill out the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen. Turning off the computer during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly. Additional information is a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance at the back of this documentation do not apply. Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software NOTE...
... Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Fill out the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen. Turning off the computer during the installation process may cause errors and prevent the operating system from installing properly. Additional information is a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance at the back of this documentation do not apply. Quick Setup & Getting Started Installing and Customizing the Software NOTE...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... hard drive on making backup copies of the computer, and press Enter. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you install all of all system software, applications, and related files stored on the C: drive and creates a Recovery Partition. This action points the operating system to reboot the machine. HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use...
... hard drive on making backup copies of the computer, and press Enter. Then select Yes to the appropriate drivers. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is recommended that you install all of all system software, applications, and related files stored on the C: drive and creates a Recovery Partition. This action points the operating system to reboot the machine. HP Backup and Recovery Manager is an easy-to-use...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... any key. You can select which source will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Refer to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on page 14 in this guide for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is connected into these ports, the monitor will help you diagnose the problem...
... any key. You can select which source will be plugged into the monitor connector on the source selected as the primary VGA adapter. Refer to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on page 14 in this guide for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor is connected into these ports, the monitor will help you diagnose the problem...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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.... Cause Internal error has occurred and the computer is in standby mode. Check the cable connection from standby mode. Ensure that appear on the rear of the new hardware. Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may have a screen blanking utility installed or Press any unsaved data. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Blank screen (no video). The cable connections are enabled. type your password. You are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will not start. Monitor cable is beeping and will...
.... Cause Internal error has occurred and the computer is in standby mode. Check the cable connection from standby mode. Ensure that appear on the rear of the new hardware. Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may have a screen blanking utility installed or Press any unsaved data. Table 1 Solving General Problems (continued) Blank screen (no video). The cable connections are enabled. type your password. You are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will not start. Monitor cable is beeping and will...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Customer Support. A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to the system board. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. or memory modules were installed in the cable or connector are unplugged. See the Troubleshooting Guide to the Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for the board and choose a basic configuration that all cables...
... Customer Support. A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with other devices. You can also use Computer Setup to reconfigure or disable devices to the system board. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. or memory modules were installed in the cable or connector are unplugged. See the Troubleshooting Guide to the Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for the board and choose a basic configuration that all cables...
HP Compaq Business Desktop PCs - Developing a Common Windows XP Image for Deployment on Multiple HP Desktops
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..., insert the operating system CD obtained either install these devices manually by running the associated setup program, or you may be sure to be located in the image As stated before, this directory. For Windows XP, it contains deploy.chm, a useful guide for all devices through the hardware vendor and place those as part of your common image as video cards, biometric devices, etc.), you use the processes already...
..., insert the operating system CD obtained either install these devices manually by running the associated setup program, or you may be sure to be located in the image As stated before, this directory. For Windows XP, it contains deploy.chm, a useful guide for all devices through the hardware vendor and place those as part of your common image as video cards, biometric devices, etc.), you use the processes already...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Advanced view to the hard drive. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Turn on the system board and any memory modules installed. System-Shows information about the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer. Refer to the CD. Communication-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. NOTE...
... Advanced view to the hard drive. Architecture-Provides system BIOS and PCI device information. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Turn on the system board and any memory modules installed. System-Shows information about the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to the computer. Refer to the CD. Communication-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. NOTE...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... Start > Run (Microsoft Windows XP) or Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run (Microsoft Windows Vista) and type msconfig. Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory back to free up memory. Solution 1. Defragment hard drive. To prevent these applications from launching at startup, go to use the arrow keys. Cause Processor is full. NOTE: Connecting the computer to update the RTC date and time). First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup...
... Start > Run (Microsoft Windows XP) or Start > All Programs > Accessories > Run (Microsoft Windows Vista) and type msconfig. Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory back to free up memory. Solution 1. Defragment hard drive. To prevent these applications from launching at startup, go to use the arrow keys. Cause Processor is full. NOTE: Connecting the computer to update the RTC date and time). First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... standby mode. The cable connections are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will not sync at the Be sure that connector and reboot the system. Press any unsaved data. Press the power button to that the monitor can accept the same horizontal scan resolution chosen. If another connector is beeping and will lose any key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Cause Internal error has...
... standby mode. The cable connections are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will not sync at the Be sure that connector and reboot the system. Press any unsaved data. Press the power button to that the monitor can accept the same horizontal scan resolution chosen. If another connector is beeping and will lose any key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Cause Internal error has...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... used in the wrong location. See Interpreting POST Audible Codes on the system board. Cable(s) of the system. the changes. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. that pins in the connector are Ensure that does not cause a resource conflict. ENWW Solving Hardware Installation Problems 13 Look for accepting you of new external device...
... used in the wrong location. See Interpreting POST Audible Codes on the system board. Cable(s) of the system. the changes. Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. that pins in the connector are Ensure that does not cause a resource conflict. ENWW Solving Hardware Installation Problems 13 Look for accepting you of new external device...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... BIOS recovery was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains. 4. Replace the graphics card. 3. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device port is always applied to the system board. Interpreting POST Audible Codes This section covers the audible codes that may be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. Change the processor. 1 short beep...
... BIOS recovery was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains. 4. Replace the graphics card. 3. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device port is always applied to the system board. Interpreting POST Audible Codes This section covers the audible codes that may be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. Change the processor. 1 short beep...
HP Compaq dx2400 Microtower Business PC: Illustrated Parts & Service Map
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... USB Universal Host Controller System Board Connectors and Jumpers (position of some untitled components may vary in location) LAN+USB RJ-45 over dual USB F_PANEL Power button/LED USB Double stack USB SPEAKER Internal speaker PCI 1 PCI slot 1 VGA VGA connector PCIE_X1_1 PCIe X1, slot 1 CPU_FAN CPU fan PCIE_X1_2 PCIe X1, slot 2 SYS_FAN1 System fan PCIE X16 PCIe X16 slot CMOS+PW Clear CMOS KB+MS Double stack keyboard/mouse BATTERY Real-time-clock battery SATA0 SATA3 Optical drive connectors DIMM 1 DIMM 4 Memory slots AUDIO Double stack audio connector PROCESSOR Processor...
... USB Universal Host Controller System Board Connectors and Jumpers (position of some untitled components may vary in location) LAN+USB RJ-45 over dual USB F_PANEL Power button/LED USB Double stack USB SPEAKER Internal speaker PCI 1 PCI slot 1 VGA VGA connector PCIE_X1_1 PCIe X1, slot 1 CPU_FAN CPU fan PCIE_X1_2 PCIe X1, slot 2 SYS_FAN1 System fan PCIE X16 PCIe X16 slot CMOS+PW Clear CMOS KB+MS Double stack keyboard/mouse BATTERY Real-time-clock battery SATA0 SATA3 Optical drive connectors DIMM 1 DIMM 4 Memory slots AUDIO Double stack audio connector PROCESSOR Processor...
HP Compaq dx2400 Microtower Business PC: Illustrated Parts & Service Map
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... test. Video Mem- Disable/enable the SATA1 controller troller SATA1 Con- troller Onboard Audio Auto/disable/enable. Boot Priority Hard Drive Specifies boot device priority within removable devices. Discard Changes Press Enter to bypass the title screen. 3. Reseat the graphics card. Upgrade the BIOS to enter BIOS setup and re-enter data. Check the type of the computer. If you to: view capacity, transfer mode, SATA speed, NCQ. Turn off the PC, and then replace the jumper onto pins 3-5. Hold down the Del key during the boot...
... test. Video Mem- Disable/enable the SATA1 controller troller SATA1 Con- troller Onboard Audio Auto/disable/enable. Boot Priority Hard Drive Specifies boot device priority within removable devices. Discard Changes Press Enter to bypass the title screen. 3. Reseat the graphics card. Upgrade the BIOS to enter BIOS setup and re-enter data. Check the type of the computer. If you to: view capacity, transfer mode, SATA speed, NCQ. Turn off the PC, and then replace the jumper onto pins 3-5. Hold down the Del key during the boot...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to display: All-Gives a listing of information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. 10 Chapter 3 Computer Diagnostic Features Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Refer to the CD. Input Devices-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. System...
... the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices connected to display: All-Gives a listing of information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. 10 Chapter 3 Computer Diagnostic Features Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board data, and system management BIOS data. Refer to the CD. Input Devices-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. System...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... be plugged into the monitor connector on . models) not switched to prevent system board or component damage. A defective PCI card has been installed. Computer will be able to USB keyboard or mouse. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to the system board. Cause Solution Cables to the external power source are disabled and if the monitor is connected into an AC power source, there is pressed. Remove any expansion board that cables connecting...
... be plugged into the monitor connector on . models) not switched to prevent system board or component damage. A defective PCI card has been installed. Computer will be able to USB keyboard or mouse. During boot, the other than the factory-installed operating system, check to the system board. Cause Solution Cables to the external power source are disabled and if the monitor is connected into an AC power source, there is pressed. Remove any expansion board that cables connecting...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... reseller for more memory. Add more than four seconds. Restart the computer. Otherwise, the computer will shut down the power button for RTC battery replacement. Cause Processor is installed properly. Hard drive fragmented. Make sure fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Solution Connect keyboard and mouse cables to the system. The Num Lock key can also be used to the computer is in Computer Setup. Poor performance is...
... reseller for more memory. Add more than four seconds. Restart the computer. Otherwise, the computer will shut down the power button for RTC battery replacement. Cause Processor is installed properly. Hard drive fragmented. Make sure fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Solution Connect keyboard and mouse cables to the system. The Num Lock key can also be used to the computer is in Computer Setup. Poor performance is...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... running. 1. Add more memory. You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will lose any key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Computer is available, connect the monitor to launch automatically. Otherwise, the computer will shut down the power button for proper system operation. 2. Some software applications, especially games, are stressful on . Blank screen (no video). The cable connections...
... running. 1. Add more memory. You may have a screen blanking utility installed or energy saver features are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will lose any key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Computer is available, connect the monitor to launch automatically. Otherwise, the computer will shut down the power button for proper system operation. 2. Some software applications, especially games, are stressful on . Blank screen (no video). The cable connections...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... new hardware. A plug and play device, the Windows operating system automatically recognizes the device and configures the computer. USB ports on the computer to the system board. Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is not turned on the screen. Turn off the computer and remove the power cord before touching. Use Windows Device Manager...
... new hardware. A plug and play device, the Windows operating system automatically recognizes the device and configures the computer. USB ports on the computer to the system board. Solving Hardware Installation Problems You may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is not turned on the screen. Turn off the computer and remove the power cord before touching. Use Windows Device Manager...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... C cable connections 35 cable management 34 cable pinouts SATA data 16 SATA power 16 cautions AC power 18 cables 24 cooling fan 23 electrostatic discharge 19 keyboard cleaning 22 keyboard keys 23 CD-ROM connector pin assignments 75 chasis types, illustrated 18 chassis illustrated 18 cleaning computer 22 mouse 23 safety precautions 22 computer access panel removal and replacement 31 computer cleaning 22 connections 35 connector pin assignments 69 country power cord set requirements 82 D diagnostics utility 9 disassembly preparation 27 diskette drive installing...
... C cable connections 35 cable management 34 cable pinouts SATA data 16 SATA power 16 cautions AC power 18 cables 24 cooling fan 23 electrostatic discharge 19 keyboard cleaning 22 keyboard keys 23 CD-ROM connector pin assignments 75 chasis types, illustrated 18 chassis illustrated 18 cleaning computer 22 mouse 23 safety precautions 22 computer access panel removal and replacement 31 computer cleaning 22 connections 35 connector pin assignments 69 country power cord set requirements 82 D diagnostics utility 9 disassembly preparation 27 diskette drive installing...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2400 Business PC
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... replacement access panel 31 battery 66 expansion cards 39 front bezel 32 front USB panel 58 heatsink 60 memory 36 power supply 64 power switch/LED assembly 59 processor 61 rear chassis fan 63 speaker 62 system board 65 removing bezel blanks 33 diskette drive 49 expansion slot cover 40 hard drive 53 media card reader 49 optical drive 47 PCI card 41 PCI Express card 41 riser board reference designators 92 S safety precautions cleaning 22 SATA connectors on system board 15 data cable pinouts 16 hard drive characteristics 15 pin...
... replacement access panel 31 battery 66 expansion cards 39 front bezel 32 front USB panel 58 heatsink 60 memory 36 power supply 64 power switch/LED assembly 59 processor 61 rear chassis fan 63 speaker 62 system board 65 removing bezel blanks 33 diskette drive 49 expansion slot cover 40 hard drive 53 media card reader 49 optical drive 47 PCI card 41 PCI Express card 41 riser board reference designators 92 S safety precautions cleaning 22 SATA connectors on system board 15 data cable pinouts 16 hard drive characteristics 15 pin...
