End User License Agreement
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.... GRANT OF LICENSE. HP grants you the following rights provided you in its suppliers. You do not have Software Product into Your Computer's AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND temporary memory (RAM) for back-up copies of the Software Product, provided the copy contains all or any portion of... the Software Product which constitutes non-proprietary HP software or software provided under public license by HP for use with all terms and conditions...
.... GRANT OF LICENSE. HP grants you the following rights provided you in its suppliers. You do not have Software Product into Your Computer's AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND temporary memory (RAM) for back-up copies of the Software Product, provided the copy contains all or any portion of... the Software Product which constitutes non-proprietary HP software or software provided under public license by HP for use with all terms and conditions...
Safety and Regulatory Information Desktops, Thin Clients, and Personal Workstations
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Table 2-2 Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements (continued) Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Memory X O O O I/O PCAs X O O O Power supply X O O O Keyboard X O O O Mouse X O O O Chassis/Other X O O O Fans X O O O Internal/External Media Reading X O O O Devices External Control Devices X O O O Cable X O O O Hard Disk Drive X O O O Display X X O O Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated ...
Table 2-2 Toxic and Hazardous Substances and Elements (continued) Part Name Lead (Pb) Mercury (Hg) Cadmium (Cd) Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) Memory X O O O I/O PCAs X O O O Power supply X O O O Keyboard X O O O Mouse X O O O Chassis/Other X O O O Fans X O O O Internal/External Media Reading X O O O Devices External Control Devices X O O O Cable X O O O Hard Disk Drive X O O O Display X X O O Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB) Polybrominated ...
Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2480 Business Desktop MIcrotower
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...1-5 Special Mouse Functions 1-5 Serial Number Location 1-6 2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features 2-1 Warnings and Cautions 2-1 Removing the Computer Access Panel 2-2 Removing the Front Bezel 2-3 Installing Additional Memory 2-4 DIMMs ...2-4 DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs 2-4 Populating DIMM Sockets 2-5 Installing DIMMs 2-6 Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank 2-8 Replacing or Upgrading a Drive 2-9 Locating Drive Positions 2-10...Drive 2-13 Install Second Hard Disk 2-16 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2-19 Reassembling the Computer 2-25 Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in iii
...1-5 Special Mouse Functions 1-5 Serial Number Location 1-6 2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features 2-1 Warnings and Cautions 2-1 Removing the Computer Access Panel 2-2 Removing the Front Bezel 2-3 Installing Additional Memory 2-4 DIMMs ...2-4 DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs 2-4 Populating DIMM Sockets 2-5 Installing DIMMs 2-6 Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank 2-8 Replacing or Upgrading a Drive 2-9 Locating Drive Positions 2-10...Drive 2-13 Install Second Hard Disk 2-16 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2-19 Reassembling the Computer 2-25 Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in iii
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...least one preinstalled DIMM. Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with Windows Vista 64 bit or Freedos operating systems !! Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in a high-performing dual channel mode. To achieve the maximum memory support, you can be : Industry-standard ...240-pin Unbuffered 800 MHz-compliant DDR2 800 MHz DIMM 256Mbit, 512Mbit, and 1Gbit non-ECC memory technologies single-sided and double...
...least one preinstalled DIMM. Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with Windows Vista 64 bit or Freedos operating systems !! Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in a high-performing dual channel mode. To achieve the maximum memory support, you can be : Industry-standard ...240-pin Unbuffered 800 MHz-compliant DDR2 800 MHz DIMM 256Mbit, 512Mbit, and 1Gbit non-ECC memory technologies single-sided and double...
Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2480 Business Desktop MIcrotower
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..., Channel A DIMM socket, Channel A DIMM socket, Channel B DIMM socket, Channel B Socket Color Yellow Red Yellow Red 1 2 3 4 Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in Channel B. There are installed. The system will operate in dual channel Asymmetric mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is not equal to the total...
..., Channel A DIMM socket, Channel A DIMM socket, Channel B DIMM socket, Channel B Socket Color Yellow Red Yellow Red 1 2 3 4 Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com/in Channel B. There are installed. The system will operate in dual channel Asymmetric mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is not equal to the total...
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... with gold metal contacts to touch any of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the ! CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 2. ...in 2-6 internal system components to Chapter 5, "Electrostatic Discharge." Doing so may damage the module. 1. Hardware Upgrades Installing DIMMs CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. Locate the memory module sockets on the system board. Remove the computer access panel. 4. Hardware Reference Guide www...
... with gold metal contacts to touch any of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the ! CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 2. ...in 2-6 internal system components to Chapter 5, "Electrostatic Discharge." Doing so may damage the module. 1. Hardware Upgrades Installing DIMMs CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. Locate the memory module sockets on the system board. Remove the computer access panel. 4. Hardware Reference Guide www...
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.... 6. Push the module down into the socket 2 Installing a DIMM A memory module can be installed in only one way. Hardware Reference Guide Photos depicted may vary as per actual machine www.hp.com/in the closed position 3 . 7. Hardware Upgrades 5. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install any additional modules. 8. Match the notch on the module...
.... 6. Push the module down into the socket 2 Installing a DIMM A memory module can be installed in only one way. Hardware Reference Guide Photos depicted may vary as per actual machine www.hp.com/in the closed position 3 . 7. Hardware Upgrades 5. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install any additional modules. 8. Match the notch on the module...
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...Mode 7-6 Security option 7-6 F7(Diagnostic)Support 7-6 F11 Prompt 7-6 Advanced Chipset Features 7-6 PEG/Onchip VGA Controller 7-6 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 7-6 DVMT Mode 7-6 IGD DVMT/Fixed Memory 7-7 Integrated Peripherals 7-7 USB Controller 7-7 USB Legacy Support 7-7 Azalia Codec 7-7 Onboard LAN 7-7 Onboard LAN Boot ROM 7-7 Serial Port 7-7 Parallel Port 7-7 Parallel Port Mode 7-7 ECP... 7-9 Load Default Settings 7-9 Set Supervisor Password 7-9 Set User Password 7-9 Save Settings and Exit 7-9 Exit Without Saving 7-9 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in iv
...Mode 7-6 Security option 7-6 F7(Diagnostic)Support 7-6 F11 Prompt 7-6 Advanced Chipset Features 7-6 PEG/Onchip VGA Controller 7-6 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 7-6 DVMT Mode 7-6 IGD DVMT/Fixed Memory 7-7 Integrated Peripherals 7-7 USB Controller 7-7 USB Legacy Support 7-7 Azalia Codec 7-7 Onboard LAN 7-7 Onboard LAN Boot ROM 7-7 Serial Port 7-7 Parallel Port 7-7 Parallel Port Mode 7-7 ECP... 7-9 Load Default Settings 7-9 Set Supervisor Password 7-9 Set User Password 7-9 Save Settings and Exit 7-9 Exit Without Saving 7-9 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in iv
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... Tag or property identification number assigned by hardware). n Enable or disble removable media boot ability. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in this computer. n Change factory default settings. n Modify the boot order of the diagnostic tests run during a full boot....Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in 7-1 n Set,view,change,or verify the system configuration,including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications,and input devices. n Establish a supervisor password that they cannot be used until they are unsecured. n Enable ...
... Tag or property identification number assigned by hardware). n Enable or disble removable media boot ability. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in this computer. n Change factory default settings. n Modify the boot order of the diagnostic tests run during a full boot....Setup (F10) Utility and the settings described in 7-1 n Set,view,change,or verify the system configuration,including settings for processor, graphics, memory, audio, storage, communications,and input devices. n Establish a supervisor password that they cannot be used until they are unsecured. n Enable ...
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... to set system time. Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in 7-4 OwnerShip TAG (view only) BIOS Version (view only) BIOS Release Date (view only) System Chipset Type (view only)... only) CPU ID (view only) L1 Cache Size (view only) L2 Cache Size (view only) Memory DIMM1 (view only) Memory DIMM2 (view only) Memory DIMM3 (view only) Memory DIMM4 (view only) DDR Memory Size (view only) UUID (view only) Chassis Serial Number (view only) Set Asset TAG Number [...
... to set system time. Support for specific Computer Setup options may vary depending on the hardware configuration Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in 7-4 OwnerShip TAG (view only) BIOS Version (view only) BIOS Release Date (view only) System Chipset Type (view only)... only) CPU ID (view only) L1 Cache Size (view only) L2 Cache Size (view only) Memory DIMM1 (view only) Memory DIMM2 (view only) Memory DIMM3 (view only) Memory DIMM4 (view only) DDR Memory Size (view only) UUID (view only) Chassis Serial Number (view only) Set Asset TAG Number [...
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Support for the onboard parallel port: •Disabled •378/IRQ7 •278/IRQ5 •3BC/IRQ7 Allows you to set memory size to: • 128MB • 256MB • MAX Integrated Peripherals USB Controller USB Legacy Support Azalia Audio Onboard LAN ...Use DMA Disables/enables on the hardware configuration. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in 7-7 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced IGD DVMT/Fixed Chipset Features Memory This allows you to select parallel port mode: •SPP •EPP •...
Support for the onboard parallel port: •Disabled •378/IRQ7 •278/IRQ5 •3BC/IRQ7 Allows you to set memory size to: • 128MB • 256MB • MAX Integrated Peripherals USB Controller USB Legacy Support Azalia Audio Onboard LAN ...Use DMA Disables/enables on the hardware configuration. Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide www.hp.com/in 7-7 Computer Setup (F10) Utility Computer Setup (Continued) Heading Option Description Advanced IGD DVMT/Fixed Chipset Features Memory This allows you to select parallel port mode: •SPP •EPP •...
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... of general information about all categories of the screen, you a listing of the computer. This includes memory slots on the Survey tab: All-Gives a listing of all memory in 8-3 Input Devices-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. Storage-Shows information about the... and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This list includes all the data in the selected category. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com/in the computer. Overview-Gives you can select the Summary view to see limited configuration data or select the Advanced view ...
... of general information about all categories of the screen, you a listing of the computer. This includes memory slots on the Survey tab: All-Gives a listing of all memory in 8-3 Input Devices-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. Storage-Shows information about the... and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This list includes all the data in the selected category. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com/in the computer. Overview-Gives you can select the Summary view to see limited configuration data or select the Advanced view ...
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... to the computer and to the electrical outlet. Defragment hard drive. Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory back to free up memory. 2. The cable connections are resolution for suggestions on . Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com/in the application. 2. Blank screen (no video). Some software applications, 1. Add more space on the graphics...
... to the computer and to the electrical outlet. Defragment hard drive. Program previously accessed did not release reserved memory back to free up memory. 2. The cable connections are resolution for suggestions on . Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com/in the application. 2. Blank screen (no video). Some software applications, 1. Add more space on the graphics...
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...the front of the computer and refer to the following table are using the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation. 2. Cause Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in 8-17 See "Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes" to determine... the audible codes that may occur before or during POST that came with them. Troubleshooting Problem Computer will not start. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com/in the wrong location. Solution 1. If you are listed in the order in the following table to determine possible causes. 3. ...
...the front of the computer and refer to the following table are using the correct memory modules and to verify the proper installation. 2. Cause Wrong memory modules were used in the upgrade or memory modules were installed in 8-17 See "Interpreting Diagnostic Lights and Audible Codes" to determine... the audible codes that may occur before or during POST that came with them. Troubleshooting Problem Computer will not start. Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com/in the wrong location. Solution 1. If you are listed in the order in the following table to determine possible causes. 3. ...
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...Fan. 3.If still it does not spins, replace the the System fan or contact an authorized reseller or service provider Pre-video memory error. 1. Open hood, press power activated: System fan button, and see if the assembly is not spinning, then replace processor fan..., make sure the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Processor thermal 1. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that no foreign objects are not blocked A fan may be heard. Ensure that ...
...Fan. 3.If still it does not spins, replace the the System fan or contact an authorized reseller or service provider Pre-video memory error. 1. Open hood, press power activated: System fan button, and see if the assembly is not spinning, then replace processor fan..., make sure the fan's cable is plugged onto the system board header. Contact an authorized reseller or service provider. Replace third-party memory with HP memory. 4. Processor thermal 1. Reseat processor heatsink and verify that no foreign objects are not blocked A fan may be heard. Ensure that ...
HP Compaq dx2480 Business PC Quick Reference Guide
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DA - 13004 Worldwide - Version 1 - March 17, 2008 Page 2 Terms and conditions applicable for India only. QuickSpecs HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC Overview At A Glance • Intel Quad Core™, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo , Intel Pentium Dual Core, ...Free DOS • Intel G33 Express Chipset • Intel I/O Controller Hub 9 (ICH9) • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 • DDR2 SDRAM system memory • 8 channel High Definition Audio • PCI and PCI Express I/O buses • Serial ATA controller • USB 2.0 support • Realtek 8111C ...
DA - 13004 Worldwide - Version 1 - March 17, 2008 Page 2 Terms and conditions applicable for India only. QuickSpecs HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC Overview At A Glance • Intel Quad Core™, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo , Intel Pentium Dual Core, ...Free DOS • Intel G33 Express Chipset • Intel I/O Controller Hub 9 (ICH9) • Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100 • DDR2 SDRAM system memory • 8 channel High Definition Audio • PCI and PCI Express I/O buses • Serial ATA controller • USB 2.0 support • Realtek 8111C ...
HP Compaq dx2480 Business PC Quick Reference Guide
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...HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC Standard Features and Configurable Components AntiVirus **Supporting software available with certain optical drive configurations Hard Drives 80-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 160-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 250-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) System Memory...-6400 (800-Mhz) (4x1GB) 8-GB DDR2 Sync DRAM PC2-6400 (800-Mhz) (4x2GB)* *8GB Memory supported only with AC'97 and HD Audio compatible Internal PC speaker (optional) DA - 13004 Worldwide - Version 1 - One of the following PS/2 2-Button Optical ...
...HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC Standard Features and Configurable Components AntiVirus **Supporting software available with certain optical drive configurations Hard Drives 80-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 160-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) 250-GB Serial ATA 3.0-Gb/s Hard Drive (7200 rpm) System Memory...-6400 (800-Mhz) (4x1GB) 8-GB DDR2 Sync DRAM PC2-6400 (800-Mhz) (4x2GB)* *8GB Memory supported only with AC'97 and HD Audio compatible Internal PC speaker (optional) DA - 13004 Worldwide - Version 1 - One of the following PS/2 2-Button Optical ...
HP Compaq dx2480 Business PC Quick Reference Guide
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....75 in 365 x 180 (180 w/bezel) x 400 mm 23.2 x 19.6 x 10.9 in ; Version 1 - QuickSpecs HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC System Details Base Unit • Micro ATX microtower chassis, including power supply and front bezel • Six (6) drive bays and four expansion slots • Active type heat sink ... full-height PCI 2.3 slot, (1) PCI Express x1 slots, (1) PCI Express x16 slot, (4) DDR2 DIMM memory slots, (4) Serial ATA data connectors • Product documentation on CD • HP system restore DVD • Power cord Slots PCI Two (2) full-height PCI 2.3 slot on PCA One (1)...
....75 in 365 x 180 (180 w/bezel) x 400 mm 23.2 x 19.6 x 10.9 in ; Version 1 - QuickSpecs HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC System Details Base Unit • Micro ATX microtower chassis, including power supply and front bezel • Six (6) drive bays and four expansion slots • Active type heat sink ... full-height PCI 2.3 slot, (1) PCI Express x1 slots, (1) PCI Express x16 slot, (4) DDR2 DIMM memory slots, (4) Serial ATA data connectors • Product documentation on CD • HP system restore DVD • Power cord Slots PCI Two (2) full-height PCI 2.3 slot on PCA One (1)...
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...176; F( -30° to system resource requirements. Version 1 - March 17, 2008 Page 7 non-PFC with more than 3 GB of memory and a 32-bit operating system, all vented sides of the computer to permit the required airflow. • Never restrict airflow into the computer ...(Optional) 300-watt ATX Power Supply - Addressing memory above will still apply. QuickSpecs System Details HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC Technology and Features Memory Type PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM (800MHz) non-ECC Up to 8-GB maximum system memory supported NOTE: For systems configured with a 230v Unit...
...176; F( -30° to system resource requirements. Version 1 - March 17, 2008 Page 7 non-PFC with more than 3 GB of memory and a 32-bit operating system, all vented sides of the computer to permit the required airflow. • Never restrict airflow into the computer ...(Optional) 300-watt ATX Power Supply - Addressing memory above will still apply. QuickSpecs System Details HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC Technology and Features Memory Type PC2-6400 DDR2 SDRAM (800MHz) non-ECC Up to 8-GB maximum system memory supported NOTE: For systems configured with a 230v Unit...
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Version 1 - QuickSpecs HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC System Details Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing at ambient) Non-operating 5% to 95% (non-condensing at ambient) Maximum Altitude Operating (unpressurized) ...Core PWM ON NCP5387 - 3 Phase Chipset Intel G33 Express Intel I/O Controller Hub 9 (ICH9) Super I/O ITE 8718F Front Side Bus Frequency 800/1066/1333 MHz Memory DDR2 SDRAM 4 DIMM slots Clock Generator RMT875T-605 Integrated Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3100 Audio Realtek ALC883 HD Audio compatible codec with eight...
Version 1 - QuickSpecs HP Compaq dx2480 Microtower Business PC System Details Relative Humidity Operating 10% to 90% (non-condensing at ambient) Non-operating 5% to 95% (non-condensing at ambient) Maximum Altitude Operating (unpressurized) ...Core PWM ON NCP5387 - 3 Phase Chipset Intel G33 Express Intel I/O Controller Hub 9 (ICH9) Super I/O ITE 8718F Front Side Bus Frequency 800/1066/1333 MHz Memory DDR2 SDRAM 4 DIMM slots Clock Generator RMT875T-605 Integrated Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 3100 Audio Realtek ALC883 HD Audio compatible codec with eight...