End User License Agreement
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... enter into this EULA. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. All other subject matter covered by your state of their respective companies. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information contained herein is the entire agreement between you and HP relating to the Software Product and it supersedes all prior...
... enter into this EULA. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. All other subject matter covered by your state of their respective companies. The only warranties for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information contained herein is the entire agreement between you and HP relating to the Software Product and it supersedes all prior...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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1 Safety Notices Important Safety Information WARNING! This guide is located on the Web at www.hp.com/ergo and on the Documentation CD that is included with no direct connection to earth, according to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when ...risk of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your safety, the power cord provided with the cover removed. The computer may result in the particular country/region where it to your computer cover. For your computer into the AC outlet before connecting it was initially sold. This product has not...
1 Safety Notices Important Safety Information WARNING! This guide is located on the Web at www.hp.com/ergo and on the Documentation CD that is included with no direct connection to earth, according to use ergonomically correct lifting procedures when ...risk of an electric shock from the telephone network, plug your safety, the power cord provided with the cover removed. The computer may result in the particular country/region where it to your computer cover. For your computer into the AC outlet before connecting it was initially sold. This product has not...
Hardware Reference Guide - dx2250 MT
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... and front bezel. Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank If the computer was not shipped with a drive in the 5.25" option bay, the bay will be covered by a bezel blank. Figure 2-3 Removing a 5.25" Bezel Blank NOTE To install a 5.25" bezel blank, slide the left side of the blank into the two retainer...
... and front bezel. Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank If the computer was not shipped with a drive in the 5.25" option bay, the bay will be covered by a bezel blank. Figure 2-3 Removing a 5.25" Bezel Blank NOTE To install a 5.25" bezel blank, slide the left side of the blank into the two retainer...
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... disconnect any external devices. 2. While facing the inside the front bezel so that it (2). If you install a device in the 3.5" bay, the bay will be covered by a bezel blank.
... disconnect any external devices. 2. While facing the inside the front bezel so that it (2). If you install a device in the 3.5" bay, the bay will be covered by a bezel blank.
Hardware Reference Guide - dx2250 MT
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... up and away from the slots to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. Figure 2-6 Releasing the Slot Cover Lock 5. Removable Shield Top shield Second shield Third shield Bottom shield Expansion Card Type PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI PCI 10 Chapter 2 Hardware ... shield on its side with the opening to internal parts facing up. 4. Remove the access panel and lay the computer on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Installing an Expansion Card The computer has two standard PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion card up to remove it...
... up and away from the slots to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. Figure 2-6 Releasing the Slot Cover Lock 5. Removable Shield Top shield Second shield Third shield Bottom shield Expansion Card Type PCI Express x1 PCI Express x16 PCI PCI 10 Chapter 2 Hardware ... shield on its side with the opening to internal parts facing up. 4. Remove the access panel and lay the computer on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Installing an Expansion Card The computer has two standard PCI expansion slots that can accommodate an expansion card up to remove it...
Hardware Reference Guide - dx2250 MT
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... straight down toward the rear of the chassis so that the whole connector seats properly in place then replace the screw that secures the slot cover lock. 8. Figure 2-7 Installing an Expansion Card NOTE When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the system board. Connect internal cables to ...the installed card, if needed . 9. CAUTION After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of the bracket on the card slides into the expansion socket on the card so that the bottom of internal components during...
... straight down toward the rear of the chassis so that the whole connector seats properly in place then replace the screw that secures the slot cover lock. 8. Figure 2-7 Installing an Expansion Card NOTE When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the system board. Connect internal cables to ...the installed card, if needed . 9. CAUTION After removing an expansion card, you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of the bracket on the card slides into the expansion socket on the card so that the bottom of internal components during...
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... the chassis. Four have 6-32 standard threads and four have a black finish. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Remove the two retainer screws that covers the bay by pressing inward on the silver tab on page 3. 4. The guide screw helps secure the drive in the bottom 5.25" drive bay, remove...
... the chassis. Four have 6-32 standard threads and four have a black finish. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Remove the two retainer screws that covers the bay by pressing inward on the silver tab on page 3. 4. The guide screw helps secure the drive in the bottom 5.25" drive bay, remove...
Hardware Reference Guide - dx2250 MT
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..." on chassis) 2 (labeled "CR" on the front of the bay (2). Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to pry out the metal shield covering the bay. The removal procedure is the same for hard drives and have a silver finish. Refer to the following table for the first time, use...
..." on chassis) 2 (labeled "CR" on the front of the bay (2). Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to pry out the metal shield covering the bay. The removal procedure is the same for hard drives and have a silver finish. Refer to the following table for the first time, use...
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... foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of the computer with the cover or side panel removed. ● Do not stack computers on top of heat and cold. ● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level ...surface. Do not place the keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. ● Never operate the computer with a soft, damp cloth as needed. 4 Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and ...
... foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides of the computer with the cover or side panel removed. ● Do not stack computers on top of heat and cold. ● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level ...surface. Do not place the keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. ● Never operate the computer with a soft, damp cloth as needed. 4 Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide (Enhanced for Accessibility)
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Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your computer model. 1 Optical Drive 7 Headphone Connector 2 Optical Drive Activity Light 8 Microphone Connector 3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media 10 Optical Drive Eject Button Card Reader shown)1 5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 1 The 3.5" bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader, or it may be covered by a bezel blank. 4 Chapter 1 Quick Setup ENWW
Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your computer model. 1 Optical Drive 7 Headphone Connector 2 Optical Drive Activity Light 8 Microphone Connector 3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media 10 Optical Drive Eject Button Card Reader shown)1 5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 1 The 3.5" bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader, or it may be covered by a bezel blank. 4 Chapter 1 Quick Setup ENWW
Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
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Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your computer model. 1 Optical Drive 7 Headphone Connector 2 Optical Drive Activity Light 8 Microphone Connector 3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media Card Reader shown)1 10 Optical Drive Eject Button 5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 1 The 3.5" bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader, or it may be covered by a bezel blank. 4 Chapter 1 Quick Setup ENWW
Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your computer model. 1 Optical Drive 7 Headphone Connector 2 Optical Drive Activity Light 8 Microphone Connector 3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media Card Reader shown)1 10 Optical Drive Eject Button 5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 1 The 3.5" bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader, or it may be covered by a bezel blank. 4 Chapter 1 Quick Setup ENWW
HP Compaq dx2250 Business PC, Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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... Computer Setup. As soon as the computer is turned on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Close the computer cover. 13. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Plug in the power cord, remove the diskette, and turn on , press F10...Computer Setup (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive, the computer can be used. 1. As soon as drive C. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management ENWW CAUTION: Some older PCs may not be unplugged. 2. If the system did not automatically restart when exiting FDISK, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to...
... Computer Setup. As soon as the computer is turned on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Close the computer cover. 13. Press Enter to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Plug in the power cord, remove the diskette, and turn on , press F10...Computer Setup (F10) Utility lists the USB device before the hard drive, the computer can be used. 1. As soon as drive C. 34 Chapter 4 Desktop Management ENWW CAUTION: Some older PCs may not be unplugged. 2. If the system did not automatically restart when exiting FDISK, press Ctrl+Alt+Del to...
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... administrators to deliver proactive notification of the computer locally through the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities. 36 Chapter 4 Desktop Management ENWW Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products enables you can be managed using the Computer... security settings from a simple command-line utility. NOTE: HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor and the Smart Cover Lock, available on using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, HP OpenView Configuration Management and Asset Management solutions, or other systems...
... administrators to deliver proactive notification of the computer locally through the Computer Setup (F10) Utilities. 36 Chapter 4 Desktop Management ENWW Seamless, automatic integration between asset tracking features and these products enables you can be managed using the Computer... security settings from a simple command-line utility. NOTE: HP Embedded Security for ProtectTools, the Smart Cover Sensor and the Smart Cover Lock, available on using HP Systems Insight Manager, HP Client Manager, HP OpenView Configuration Management and Asset Management solutions, or other systems...
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...Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to : ● Enable/disable the Cover Lock. ● Enable/disable the Cover Removal Sensor. See the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide at www.hp.com Enables/disables serial ports, parallel port, front USB ports, system audio, network controllers (...for more information. This feature is required for more information. Allows you to boot the computer if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed. Power-On Password Password Options (This selection will appear only if a power-on password is supported on some ...
...Computer Setup options, flash the ROM, and make changes to : ● Enable/disable the Cover Lock. ● Enable/disable the Cover Removal Sensor. See the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide at www.hp.com Enables/disables serial ports, parallel port, front USB ports, system audio, network controllers (...for more information. This feature is required for more information. Allows you to boot the computer if the sensor detects that the cover has been removed. Power-On Password Password Options (This selection will appear only if a power-on password is supported on some ...
HP Compaq dx2250 Business PC, Service Reference Guide, 1st Edition
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...setup password prevents unauthorized access to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Smart Cover Sensor CoverRemoval Sensor, available on some models, is a combination of protection, as an option on some HP computers. You must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor ...light turns green to the internal components. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. Table 4-2 Smart Cover Sensor Protection Levels Level Setting Description Level...
...setup password prevents unauthorized access to bypass the title screen, if necessary. Smart Cover Sensor CoverRemoval Sensor, available on some models, is a combination of protection, as an option on some HP computers. You must restart the computer and again press F10 when the monitor ...light turns green to the internal components. Before exiting, click File > Save Changes and Exit. Table 4-2 Smart Cover Sensor Protection Levels Level Setting Description Level...
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...the appropriate time, you will need a Smart Cover FailSafe Key to a work area. 44 Chapter 4 Desktop Management ENWW Locking the Smart Cover Lock To activate and lock the Smart Cover Lock, complete the following circumstances: ● Power... outage ● Startup failure ● PC component failure (such as processor or power supply) ● Forgotten password CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP...
...the appropriate time, you will need a Smart Cover FailSafe Key to a work area. 44 Chapter 4 Desktop Management ENWW Locking the Smart Cover Lock To activate and lock the Smart Cover Lock, complete the following circumstances: ● Power... outage ● Startup failure ● PC component failure (such as processor or power supply) ● Forgotten password CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP...
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... protection. ● Handle electrostatic sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCB laminate. Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Use the following precautions: ● Cover the work areas. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test equipment. ● Use fixtures made of shoes or...
... protection. ● Handle electrostatic sensitive components, parts, and assemblies by the case or PCB laminate. Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment Use the following precautions: ● Cover the work areas. ● Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test equipment. ● Use fixtures made of shoes or...
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... the computer: ● Keep the computer away from the computer and keyboard. ● Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. ● Occasionally clean the air vents on all vented sides... sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on page 55 before cleaning the air vents. ● Never operate the computer with the cover or side panel removed. ● Do not stack computers on top of the operating system or other foreign matter can block the vents and limit...
... the computer: ● Keep the computer away from the computer and keyboard. ● Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. ● Occasionally clean the air vents on all vented sides... sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance on page 55 before cleaning the air vents. ● Never operate the computer with the cover or side panel removed. ● Do not stack computers on top of the operating system or other foreign matter can block the vents and limit...
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... disassembly and assembly of the Torx screwdriver) ● Phillips #2 screwdriver ● Diagnostics software ● HP tamper-resistant T-15 wrench (Smart Cover FailSafe Key, PN 166527-001) or HP tamper- Service Considerations Listed below are not interchangeable. Tools and Software Requirements To service the computer, you...away from the work area to prevent damage. CAUTION: The cooling fan is always on hard drives only. resistant bits (Smart Cover FailSafe Key, PN 166527-002) Screws The screws used on when the computer is in the power supply. Cleaning the Mouse Before...
... disassembly and assembly of the Torx screwdriver) ● Phillips #2 screwdriver ● Diagnostics software ● HP tamper-resistant T-15 wrench (Smart Cover FailSafe Key, PN 166527-001) or HP tamper- Service Considerations Listed below are not interchangeable. Tools and Software Requirements To service the computer, you...away from the work area to prevent damage. CAUTION: The cooling fan is always on hard drives only. resistant bits (Smart Cover FailSafe Key, PN 166527-002) Screws The screws used on when the computer is in the power supply. Cleaning the Mouse Before...
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Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 60) 3. Expansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock 1. On the rear of the computer, remove the screw that secures the slot cover lock in place (1) then, slide the slot cover lock up and away from the slots to work on. 4. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 59) 2. Microtower (MT) Chassis ENWW Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to remove it from the computer (2). To reinstall the slot cover lock, reverse the removal procedure. 66 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures-
Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for Disassembly on page 60) 3. Expansion Cards Expansion Slot Cover Lock 1. On the rear of the computer, remove the screw that secures the slot cover lock in place (1) then, slide the slot cover lock up and away from the slots to work on. 4. Remove the access panel (Access Panel on page 59) 2. Microtower (MT) Chassis ENWW Lay the computer down on its side to make it easier to remove it from the computer (2). To reinstall the slot cover lock, reverse the removal procedure. 66 Chapter 7 Removal and Replacement Procedures-