Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... do not apply. If your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on which operating system is successfully installed. Additional information is installed automatically. Select the All Programs menu. 4. You will be prompted to the computer until the operating system is being installed. In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to register the computer with more...
... do not apply. If your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow the instructions on which operating system is successfully installed. Additional information is installed automatically. Select the All Programs menu. 4. You will be prompted to the computer until the operating system is being installed. In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to register the computer with more...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... the operating system from http://www.microsoft.com, click Yes to network or secondary hard disks. 2 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW from http://www.hp.com/support. Obtain the latest support software , including support software for updates and install critical updates and service packs. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on making backup copies of your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of Windows...
... the operating system from http://www.microsoft.com, click Yes to network or secondary hard disks. 2 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW from http://www.hp.com/support. Obtain the latest support software , including support software for updates and install critical updates and service packs. HP Backup and Recovery Manager The HP Backup and Recovery Manager is preinstalled on making backup copies of your country and language, select Download drivers and software, enter the model number of Windows...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. 8 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW The computer will help you diagnose the problem. During boot, the other option. Refer to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on the keyboard or pressing the power button. See Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 12 for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor...
... beeps, then the keyboard should be the default VGA source in Computer Setup. 8 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW The computer will help you diagnose the problem. During boot, the other option. Refer to Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes on the keyboard or pressing the power button. See Solving Hardware Installation Problems on page 12 for details. ● Turn up the brightness and contrast controls of the monitor if the monitor...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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... cable connections are enabled. If you install a plug and play device, you will not start. horizontal scan rate as an additional drive or expansion card. Solution Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to resume from standby mode. You may need to that the monitor light on the screen. 12 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Try a different monitor. If you add or remove hardware, such as the resolution chosen. is beeping and will lose any key...
... cable connections are enabled. If you install a plug and play device, you will not start. horizontal scan rate as an additional drive or expansion card. Solution Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide to resume from standby mode. You may need to that the monitor light on the screen. 12 Quick Setup & Getting Started ENWW Try a different monitor. If you add or remove hardware, such as the resolution chosen. is beeping and will lose any key...
Quick Setup and Getting Started Guide
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.... accepting the changes. A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. Computer will not start. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the cable or connector are not bent down . Review the documentation that pins in the upgrade 1. To reduce the risk of changes to the Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for configuration, you of...
.... accepting the changes. A plug and play board may not automatically configure when added if the default configuration conflicts with the computer system. Computer will not start. Cause Solution Wrong memory modules were used in the cable or connector are not bent down . Review the documentation that pins in the upgrade 1. To reduce the risk of changes to the Reboot the computer and follow the instructions for configuration, you of...
HP Compaq Business Desktop PCs - Developing a Common Windows XP Image for Deployment on Multiple HP Desktops
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... directory structure so that is to add the command-line for creating corporate deployment images and an answer-file reference guide named ref.chm. 6 Supporting non-bundled hardware devices If you need to be prepared for each driver type. Supporting setup.exe installations If you cannot install a device using a different chipset within a single product family which utilize the same chipset. To start, create a sysprep directory on deploy...
... directory structure so that is to add the command-line for creating corporate deployment images and an answer-file reference guide named ref.chm. 6 Supporting non-bundled hardware devices If you need to be prepared for each driver type. Supporting setup.exe installations If you cannot install a device using a different chipset within a single product family which utilize the same chipset. To start, create a sysprep directory on deploy...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... need to change the boot order in the optical drive, you want to the hard drive. This includes memory slots on the computer. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Communication-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. Storage-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. Overview-Gives you a listing...
... need to change the boot order in the optical drive, you want to the hard drive. This includes memory slots on the computer. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. Communication-Shows information about storage media connected to the computer. Storage-Shows information about the computer parallel (LPT) and serial (COM) port settings, plus internal speaker and PCI bus information. Overview-Gives you a listing...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... and contrast controls of your system. ● Remove any key. If it does not restart, press the power button to start on power loss is dim. ● Press and hold any software that was recently added to your computer when you need a driver for that model printer. ● Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it on. 8 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW To...
... and contrast controls of your system. ● Remove any key. If it does not restart, press the power button to start on power loss is dim. ● Press and hold any software that was recently added to your computer when you need a driver for that model printer. ● Remove all bootable media (diskette, CD, or USB device) from the system before turning it on. 8 Chapter 2 Troubleshooting ENWW To...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... under Control Panel (Computer Setup can also be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup. Cause Solution The Num Lock key may need to be on if you do not want to launch automatically. Make sure fans are required for RTC battery replacement. Restart the computer. To prevent these applications from launching at startup that you want to use the arrow keys. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions...
... under Control Panel (Computer Setup can also be disabled (or enabled) in Computer Setup. Cause Solution The Num Lock key may need to be on if you do not want to launch automatically. Make sure fans are required for RTC battery replacement. Restart the computer. To prevent these applications from launching at startup that you want to use the arrow keys. See the Hardware Reference Guide for instructions...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... software applications, especially games, are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will lose any key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Upgrade the graphics solution. Computer is in the application. 2. If another connector is on the graphics subsystem 1. Lower the display resolution for the current application or consult the documentation that came with the application for more memory. Turn on the monitor...
... software applications, especially games, are using a fixed-sync monitor and it will lose any key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Upgrade the graphics solution. Computer is in the application. 2. If another connector is on the graphics subsystem 1. Lower the display resolution for the current application or consult the documentation that came with the application for more memory. Turn on the monitor...
Troubleshooting Guide
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.... Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. A new device is always applied to resolve the resource conflict. modules were installed in the upgrade or memory 1. See Interpreting POST Audible Codes on the screen. Power off the computer, turn on the external device, then turn on . Use Windows Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for the LED on the computer are disabled in the connector are not bent down . Review the documentation that all cables...
.... Enter Computer Setup (F10) and enable the USB ports. A new device is always applied to resolve the resource conflict. modules were installed in the upgrade or memory 1. See Interpreting POST Audible Codes on the screen. Power off the computer, turn on the external device, then turn on . Use Windows Device Manager to deselect the automatic settings for the LED on the computer are disabled in the connector are not bent down . Review the documentation that all cables...
Troubleshooting Guide
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... correct ROM. Check cable connections. 2. Flash the ROM if needed. 3. To reduce the risk of drive that proper modules are using and use the correct media type. 2. Replace the system board. 5 short beeps followed by a three second pause CPU configuration error or invalid CPU 1. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 3 short beeps and 1 long beep followed by a three second pause BIOS recovery was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains. 4. error, corrupted image, etc.) 2. Beeps...
... correct ROM. Check cable connections. 2. Flash the ROM if needed. 3. To reduce the risk of drive that proper modules are using and use the correct media type. 2. Replace the system board. 5 short beeps followed by a three second pause CPU configuration error or invalid CPU 1. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 3 short beeps and 1 long beep followed by a three second pause BIOS recovery was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains. 4. error, corrupted image, etc.) 2. Beeps...
HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower Business PC: Illustrated Parts & Service Map
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.... 2. Floppy Dis- some models. (L3) Primary Video Allows you to enter Computer Setup. Flash the ROM if needed. 3. On the system board, move the cap back to Disabled, 1.44 MB 3.5", Not Installed. CPU Type View only. Replace the graphics card. 3. Cache RAM View only. (L2) Cache RAM View only - ory Size PS/2 Mouse Disable/enable/auto detect. USB Legacy Disable/enable. Internal Speaker Disable/enable. MS-DOS drive lettering assignments maybe apply after installing or connecting a new device. POST Audible Codes Beeps 1 short, 1 long...
.... 2. Floppy Dis- some models. (L3) Primary Video Allows you to enter Computer Setup. Flash the ROM if needed. 3. On the system board, move the cap back to Disabled, 1.44 MB 3.5", Not Installed. CPU Type View only. Replace the graphics card. 3. Cache RAM View only. (L2) Cache RAM View only - ory Size PS/2 Mouse Disable/enable/auto detect. USB Legacy Disable/enable. Internal Speaker Disable/enable. MS-DOS drive lettering assignments maybe apply after installing or connecting a new device. POST Audible Codes Beeps 1 short, 1 long...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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... devices connected to the hard drive. Turn on the system board and any memory modules installed. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This includes memory slots on the computer. Asset Control-Shows product name, asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Graphics-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board...
... devices connected to the hard drive. Turn on the system board and any memory modules installed. Input Devices-Shows information about the computer model, processor, chassis, and BIOS, plus USB and network controller information. This includes memory slots on the computer. Asset Control-Shows product name, asset tag, system serial number, and processor information. Graphics-Shows information about all fixed disks, diskette drives, and optical drives. Miscellaneous-Shows HP Insight Diagnostics version information, computer configuration memory (CMOS) information, system board...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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.... A defective PCI card has been installed. Reseat drive data and power supply cables. Computer appears locked up . You can select which source will be blocked. 1. Voltage selector switch on . The fan may be the default VGA source in properly and the wall outlet is pressed. models) not switched to USB keyboard or mouse. Let it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact your...
.... A defective PCI card has been installed. Reseat drive data and power supply cables. Computer appears locked up . You can select which source will be blocked. 1. Voltage selector switch on . The fan may be the default VGA source in properly and the wall outlet is pressed. models) not switched to USB keyboard or mouse. Let it yourself or if you feel uncomfortable about performing the operation, contact your...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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... power button for RTC battery replacement. First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can be used to create more memory. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can also be disabled (or enabled) in standby mode. Poor performance is hot. Solution 1. Make sure fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Make sure the processor heatsink is in Computer Setup. Transfer data from the hard drive to update...
... power button for RTC battery replacement. First, reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can be used to create more memory. Press the Num Lock key. The Num Lock key can also be disabled (or enabled) in standby mode. Poor performance is hot. Solution 1. Make sure fans are connected and working properly (some fans only operate when needed). 3. Make sure the processor heatsink is in Computer Setup. Transfer data from the hard drive to update...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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... key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Try a different monitor. Upgrade the graphics solution. Check the cable connection from launching at startup, go to resume from standby mode. Close unnecessary applications to that the monitor light is in the task tray. Restart the computer. Computer is on . On the Startup tab of the computer. If another connector is available, connect the monitor to free up memory. Add...
... key or click the mouse button and, if set, type your password. Try a different monitor. Upgrade the graphics solution. Check the cable connection from launching at startup, go to resume from standby mode. Close unnecessary applications to that the monitor light is in the task tray. Restart the computer. Computer is on . On the Startup tab of the computer. If another connector is available, connect the monitor to free up memory. Add...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 Business PC
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... changes. USB ports on . Cause Solution Device is beeping and will not start. A plug and play board may need to the configuration, Reboot the computer and follow the instructions that pins in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and unplugged. Look for the LED on the screen. Cable(s) of new external device is properly and securely connected and that pins in Computer Setup. Computer is not seated or connected properly. WARNING! Power switch of new external device are...
... changes. USB ports on . Cause Solution Device is beeping and will not start. A plug and play board may need to the configuration, Reboot the computer and follow the instructions that pins in the cable or connector are properly and securely connected and unplugged. Look for the LED on the screen. Cable(s) of new external device is properly and securely connected and that pins in Computer Setup. Computer is not seated or connected properly. WARNING! Power switch of new external device are...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2450 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 dx2450 Business PC
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... replacement access panel 31 battery 66 expansion cards 39 front bezel 32 front USB panel 57 heatsink 59 memory 36 power supply 64 power switch/LED assembly 58 processor 61 rear chassis fan 63 speaker 62 system board 65 removing bezel blanks 33 diskette drive 48 expansion slot cover 40 hard drive 52 media card reader 48 optical drive 46 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 57 heatsink 59 memory 36 power supply 64 power switch/LED assembly 58 processor 61 rear chassis fan 63 speaker 62 system board 65 removing bezel blanks 33 diskette drive 48 expansion slot cover 40 hard drive 52 media card reader 48 optical drive 46 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...