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HP 285 G2 manual available for free PDF download: Maintenance And Service Manual
HP 285 G2 Maintenance And Service Manual (130 pages)
Microtower Business PC
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 9.68 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features
9
Standard Configuration Features
9
Front Panel Components
10
Rear Panel Components
11
Serial Number Location
11
2 Illustrated Parts Catalog
12
Microtower (MT) Chassis Spare Parts
12
Computer Major Components
12
Misc Parts
14
Misc Boards
16
Drives
16
3 Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation
17
Electrostatic Discharge Information
17
Generating Static
17
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment
18
Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment
18
Grounding the Work Area
18
Recommended Materials and Equipment
19
Operating Guidelines
19
Routine Care
20
General Cleaning Safety Precautions
20
Cleaning the Computer Case
20
Cleaning the Keyboard
20
Cleaning the Monitor
21
Cleaning the Mouse
21
Service Considerations
21
Power Supply Fan
21
Tools and Software Requirements
21
Screws
22
Cables and Connectors
22
Hard Drives
22
Lithium Coin Cell Battery
22
SATA Hard Drives
23
SATA Hard Drive Cables
23
SATA Data Cable
23
SMART ATA Drives
23
Cable Management
24
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures - Microtower (MT) Chassis
25
Preparation for Disassembly
25
Access Panel
26
Front Bezel
27
Front Bezel Security
28
Slim Optical Drive Bezel Blank
29
Memory
30
Dimms
30
DIMM Specifications
30
Populating DIMM Sockets
30
Installing Dimms
31
Expansion Cards
33
Drives
36
Drive Positions
37
Removing a 9.5 MM Slim Optical Drive
38
Installing a 9.5 MM Slim Optical Drive
39
Removing a Hard Drive
41
Installing a Hard Drive
42
Front I/O and Power Switch Assembly
45
Speaker
47
Rear Chassis Fan
48
Power Supply
49
Fan Sink
52
Processor for Use in HP 280 G2 Models (Intel)
53
Processor for Use in HP 285 G2 Models (AMD)
54
System Board
55
System Board Callouts - HP 280 Pro G2 Microtower Models
56
System Board Callouts - HP 280 G2 Microtower Models
57
System Board Callouts - HP 285 G2 Microtower Models
58
5 Computer Setup (F10) Utility
59
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
59
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
60
Computer Setup-File
61
Computer Setup-Storage
62
Computer Setup-Security
63
Computer Setup-Power
65
Computer Setup-Advanced
65
Recovering the Configuration Settings
66
6 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
67
Safety and Comfort
67
Before You Call for Technical Support
67
Helpful Hints
68
Solving General Problems
69
Solving Power Problems
73
Solving Hard Drive Problems
74
Solving Media Card Reader Problems
76
Solving Display Problems
77
Solving Audio Problems
81
Solving Printer Problems
83
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
84
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
86
Solving Network Problems
87
Solving Memory Problems
90
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
91
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
93
Solving Front Panel Component Problems
94
Solving Internet Access Problems
95
Solving Software Problems
96
7 POST Error Messages and Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
97
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
97
Interpreting System Validation Diagnostic Front Panel Leds and Audible Codes
102
8 Password Security and Resetting CMOS
104
Resetting the Password Jumper
104
Changing a Setup or Power-On Password
105
Deleting a Setup or Power-On Password
106
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)
107
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB Device
107
10 System Backup and Recovery
109
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering in Windows 10
109
Creating Recovery Media and Backups
109
Creating HP Recovery Media (Select Products Only)
109
Using Windows Tools
110
Restore and Recovery
110
Recovering Using HP Recovery Manager
111
What You Need to Know before You Get Started
111
Changing the Computer Boot Order
112
Removing the HP Recovery Partition (Select Products Only)
112
Using HP Recovery Media to Recover
112
Using the HP Recovery Partition (Select Products Only)
112
Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering in Windows 7
113
Creating Recovery Media
113
Creating Recovery Media Using HP Recovery Manager (Select Models Only)
114
Backing up Your Information
115
Creating Recovery Discs
115
Creating Recovery Discs with HP Recovery Disc Creator (Select Models Only)
115
System Restore
116
System Recovery
116
System Recovery When Windows Is Not Responding
117
System Recovery When Windows Is Responding
117
System Recovery Using Recovery Media (Select Models Only)
118
Using HP Recovery Disc Operating System Discs (Select Models Only)
118
Appendix A Battery Replacement
120
Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements
123
General Requirements
123
Japanese Power Cord Requirements
123
Country-Specific Requirements
124
Appendix C Statement of Volatility
125
Appendix D Specifications
127
MT Specifications
127
Index
128
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