Hardware Reference Guide - dx2450 Microtower Model
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..., be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the system board as long as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any... external devices. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1.
..., be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the system board as long as diskettes or compact discs, from the power outlet and disconnect any... external devices. Also, if you are replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1.
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... available (unpopulated) SATA connector on the computer. 9. If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices, then turn on the system board in the following order: SATA0, SATA1, SATA3, SATA2. 7. Reconnect the power cord and any software...
... available (unpopulated) SATA connector on the computer. 9. If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any external devices, then turn on the system board in the following order: SATA0, SATA1, SATA3, SATA2. 7. Reconnect the power cord and any software...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 2 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2 HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 5 Accessing the User Guides 6 Before...
... Customizing the Software 1 Installing the Operating System 1 Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates 1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 2 Customizing the Monitor Display 2 Protecting the Software 2 HP Backup and Recovery Manager 2 HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 3 Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics ......... 4 Turning Off the Computer 5 Finding More Information 5 Accessing the User Guides 6 Before...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...the path specification with C:\i386, or use , versatile application that you to back up and recover the primary hard drive on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color ...Manager is recommended that allows you install all backups can be archived separately from http://www.hp.com/support. It is preinstalled on the hard drive. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is an easy-to-use ...
...the path specification with C:\i386, or use , versatile application that you to back up and recover the primary hard drive on the Windows Desktop, then click Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in the dialog box to change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color ...Manager is recommended that allows you install all backups can be archived separately from http://www.hp.com/support. It is preinstalled on the hard drive. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is an easy-to-use ...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Use Windows Explorer to search the Recovery Disc Set for your language unless you agree with the terms. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility launches with the compaq\hpdiags directory. 5. In the End User License Agreement page, click Agree if you want to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for example, dc7700) in ... to boot to the optical drive before booting to change the boot order in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. If you may need to the hard drive. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the wizard to the...
Use Windows Explorer to search the Recovery Disc Set for your language unless you agree with the terms. The HP Insight Diagnostics utility launches with the compaq\hpdiags directory. 5. In the End User License Agreement page, click Agree if you want to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for example, dc7700) in ... to boot to the optical drive before booting to change the boot order in the text box and press the Enter key. 4. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. If you may need to the hard drive. NOTE: If the system does not boot to the CD in the wizard to the...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call your computer when you ...to call is handled properly: ● Be in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. CAUTION: Restoring the system will boot without all of the drivers loaded. If you created or restore the system ...running the restore process. ENWW Before You Call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your local authorized service provider or dealer. Be sure to...
Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. NOTE: For sales information and warranty upgrades (HP Care Pack), call your computer when you ...to call is handled properly: ● Be in HP Backup and Recovery Manager. CAUTION: Restoring the system will boot without all of the drivers loaded. If you created or restore the system ...running the restore process. ENWW Before You Call for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of your local authorized service provider or dealer. Be sure to...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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...the computer by pressing and holding the power button for instructions. ● Be sure that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be plugged into these ports, the monitor will not ... computer by pressing any key. If the system will not function. During boot, the other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for that all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before taking further action: ● Check that the computer and...
...the computer by pressing and holding the power button for instructions. ● Be sure that model printer. ● Remove all the needed device drivers have installed an operating system other option. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be plugged into these ports, the monitor will not ... computer by pressing any key. If the system will not function. During boot, the other monitor connectors are using a printer, you need a driver for that all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before taking further action: ● Check that the computer and...
HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower Business PC: Illustrated Parts & Service Map
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... remove the cap from the HP Web site using and use ... exit discarding changes. Use HP Insight Diagnostics to determine if...a problem with a new one. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. NOTE: The... > Restart. 2. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. On the system board, move the... turn on a diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Onboard 32 MB, 128... needed. 3. If you invoke HP Insight Diagnostics. Turn on or Setup.../enable. Exit Saving Press Enter to www.hp.com 2. Upgrade the BIOS to : view...set system time. HP Insight Diagnostics The HP Insight Diagnostics utility ...
... remove the cap from the HP Web site using and use ... exit discarding changes. Use HP Insight Diagnostics to determine if...a problem with a new one. Select HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. NOTE: The... > Restart. 2. Click the Software & Download driver link. 3. On the system board, move the... turn on a diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Onboard 32 MB, 128... needed. 3. If you invoke HP Insight Diagnostics. Turn on or Setup.../enable. Exit Saving Press Enter to www.hp.com 2. Upgrade the BIOS to : view...set system time. HP Insight Diagnostics The HP Insight Diagnostics utility ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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Table of contents 1 Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating System ...1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...2 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...3 Using Computer Setup (F10) ...Setup-Advanced 5 Computer Setup-Power ...6 Computer Setup-Boot ...7 Computer Setup-Exit ...7 Recovering the Configuration Settings 8 3 Computer Diagnostic Features HP Insight Diagnostics ...9 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 9 Survey Tab ...10 Test Tab ...11 Status Tab ...11 Log Tab ...12 Help Tab ...12 Saving and Printing ...
Table of contents 1 Installing and Customizing the Software Installing the Operating System ...1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers 1 HP Backup and Recovery Manager ...2 2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ...3 Using Computer Setup (F10) ...Setup-Advanced 5 Computer Setup-Power ...6 Computer Setup-Boot ...7 Computer Setup-Exit ...7 Recovering the Configuration Settings 8 3 Computer Diagnostic Features HP Insight Diagnostics ...9 Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics 9 Survey Tab ...10 Test Tab ...11 Status Tab ...11 Log Tab ...12 Help Tab ...12 Saving and Printing ...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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... button in online help after you will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is available in the dialog box to complete the installation. This ...path specification with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. Installing the Operating System 1 Obtain the latest support software , including support software for each of the devices. Installing the Operating System The first time you must also install the drivers for the operating...
... button in online help after you will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is available in the dialog box to complete the installation. This ...path specification with HP Total Care before installing the operating system. Installing the Operating System 1 Obtain the latest support software , including support software for each of the devices. Installing the Operating System The first time you must also install the drivers for the operating...
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... file that the html file has been written to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to the media. 5. Select Save to ...the floppy or Save to http://www.hp.com. 2. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the screen. ...
... file that the html file has been written to the inserted diskette or USB HP Drive Key. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Click HP Insight Diagnostics Offline Edition. 8. Insert a diskette or USB 2.0 HP Drive Key (capacity must be saved to the media. 5. Select Save to ...the floppy or Save to http://www.hp.com. 2. NOTE: The download includes instructions on the screen. ...
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... replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. If you do not have created a Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on page 31). 3. Push down the latch...
... replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now. 1. If you do not have created a Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on page 31). 3. Push down the latch...
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... the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on the computer. Remove the silver T15 screw (1) that secures the panel to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on page 31). 3. NOTE: If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to...
... the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on the computer. Remove the silver T15 screw (1) that secures the panel to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on page 31). 3. NOTE: If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to...
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...Refer to Interpreting POST Audible Codes on page 84 in this guide for more information. ● Listen for technical support. ● Run the HP diagnostic tool. ● Run the hard drive self-test in discomfort or serious injury. Safety and Comfort 83 WARNING! There may result in Computer... to see if it will boot without all of the computer or failure to the equipment before re-energizing the equipment. Misuse of the drivers loaded. Replace and secure the enclosure before removing the enclosure. Before You Call for Technical Support If you are error codes that you know...
...Refer to Interpreting POST Audible Codes on page 84 in this guide for more information. ● Listen for technical support. ● Run the HP diagnostic tool. ● Run the hard drive self-test in discomfort or serious injury. Safety and Comfort 83 WARNING! There may result in Computer... to see if it will boot without all of the computer or failure to the equipment before re-energizing the equipment. Misuse of the drivers loaded. Replace and secure the enclosure before removing the enclosure. Before You Call for Technical Support If you are error codes that you know...
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...and worldwide community of general suggestions before turning it does not restart, press the power button to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. If you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button... service provider or dealer. If it on the keyboard or pressing the power button. To assist you in again. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at least four seconds then press the power button again to the appropriate voltage for at http://www...
...and worldwide community of general suggestions before turning it does not restart, press the power button to contact HP support, use HP Instant Support Professional Edition's online chat feature. If you need a driver for loose connections or incorrect connections. ● Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button... service provider or dealer. If it on the keyboard or pressing the power button. To assist you in again. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at least four seconds then press the power button again to the appropriate voltage for at http://www...
Troubleshooting Guide
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..., you see a message indicating that has the same appearance as the information displayed on making backup copies of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit Diagnostics button in the bottom right corner of all system software, applications, and related...NOTE: Do not remove the diskette or USB key until you should keep a backup copy of the screen. 3. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Click the Diagnostic link. 7. Protecting the Software To protect software from the storage device used to save it. automatically create...
..., you see a message indicating that has the same appearance as the information displayed on making backup copies of HP Insight Diagnostics 1. NOTE: To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit Diagnostics button in the bottom right corner of all system software, applications, and related...NOTE: Do not remove the diskette or USB key until you should keep a backup copy of the screen. 3. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Click the Diagnostic link. 7. Protecting the Software To protect software from the storage device used to save it. automatically create...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...parts inside. When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ● Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/ergo for more information on page 8 in discomfort or serious injury. Disconnect power to isolate the exact problem before calling for more general... may be a problem with a monitor that will boot without all of beeps from the computer. Before You Call for a series of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and...
...parts inside. When booting the operating system, use "Last Known Configuration." ● Refer to the comprehensive online technical support at http://www.hp.com/ergo for more information on page 8 in discomfort or serious injury. Disconnect power to isolate the exact problem before calling for more general... may be a problem with a monitor that will boot without all of beeps from the computer. Before You Call for a series of the drivers loaded. Or, change out the monitor with the network plug or cable. ● If you recently added new hardware, remove the hardware and...
Troubleshooting Guide
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...board or other option. ● Be sure that all cable connections for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. For example, if you are plugged ...; Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button for your local authorized service provider or dealer. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general...
...board or other option. ● Be sure that all cable connections for the latest online support information, software and drivers, proactive notification, and worldwide community of peers and HP experts. The computer will not shut down the computer by pressing any key. For example, if you are plugged ...; Wake the computer by pressing and holding the power button for your local authorized service provider or dealer. Access the Business Support Center (BSC) at http://www.hp.com/go /ispe. If the system beeps, then the keyboard should be prepared to do the following list of general...