HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Desktop Manuals

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HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual (96 pages)

Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 4.54 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
1 Installing and Customizing the Software

7
2 Computer Setup (F10) Utility

9
- Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
  9
  - Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
    9
  - Computer Setup-Main
    10
  - Computer Setup-Advanced
    11
  - Computer Setup-Power
    13
  - Computer Setup-Boot
    14
  - Computer Setup-Exit
    14
- Recovering the Configuration Settings
  15
3 Computer Diagnostic Features

16
- HP Insight Diagnostics
  16
  - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
    16
  - Survey Tab
    17
  - Test Tab
    18
  - Status Tab
    18
  - Log Tab
    19
  - Help Tab
    19
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    20
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
    20
- Protecting the Software
  20
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  21
4 Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features

22
- SATA Hard Drives
  22
- SATA Hard Drive Cables
  23
  - SATA Data Cable
    23
  - SATA Power Cable
    23
- PATA Device Information
  24
- ATA SMART Drives
  24
- Hard Drive Capacities
  24
5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

25
- Chassis Designation
  25
  - Microtower (MT)
    25
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  26
- Operating Guidelines
  28
- Routine Care
  29
  - General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    29
  - Cleaning the Computer Case
    29
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    29
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    30
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    30
- Service Considerations
  30
  - Power Supply Fan
    30
  - Tools and Software Requirements
    30
  - Screws
    31
  - Cables and Connectors
    31
  - Hard Drives
    31
  - Lithium Coin Cell Battery
    32
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis

33
- Serial Number Location
  33
- Preparation for Disassembly
  34
- External Security Devices
  35
  - Cable Lock
    35
  - Padlock
    35
  - HP Business PC Security Lock
    36
- Computer Access Panel
  38
- Front Bezel
  39
- Removing Bezel Blanks
  40
- Cable Management
  41
  - Cable Connections
    42
- Memory
  43
- Expansion Cards
  46
- Drives
  50
- Front USB Panel
  64
- Remove the Front Bezel
  64
- (Computer Access Panel
  64
- Power Switch/Led Assembly
  65
- Heat Sink
  66
- Processor
  67
- Rear Chassis Fan
  68
- Power Supply
  69
- System Board
  70
- Battery
  71
  - Type 1 Battery Holder
    72
  - Type 2 Battery Holder
    72
  - Type 3 Battery Holder
    73
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

74
- Keyboard
  74
- Mouse
  74
- Ethernet RJ-45
  75
- Parallel Interface
  75
- Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
  76
- Usb
  76
- Microphone
  76
- Headphone
  76
- Line-In Audio
  77
- Line-Out Audio
  77
- Monitor
  77
- 24-Pin Power
  78
- 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
  78
- SATA Data and Power
  78
- PCI Express
  79
- PCI Express
  80
- PCI Express Mini Card
  81
Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements

82
Appendix C Troubleshooting

84
Appendix D Specifications

93
Index

95

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HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Manual

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Manual (59 pages)

Microtower Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 3.29 MB

Table of Contents

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Features

7
- Standard Configuration Features
  7
- Front Panel Components
  8
- Media Card Reader Components
  9
- Rear Panel Components
  10
- Keyboard
  11
  - Using the Windows Logo Key
    12
- Serial Number Location
  13
2 Hardware Upgrades

14
Appendix A Specifications

46
Appendix B Battery Replacement

48
Appendix C External Security Devices

51
- Installing a Security Lock
  51
  - Cable Lock
    51
  - Padlock
    52
  - HP Business PC Security Lock
    52
Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge

55
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  55
- Grounding Methods
  55
Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation

56
- Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care
  56
- Optical Drive Precautions
  57
  - Operation
    57
  - Cleaning
    57
  - Safety
    57
- Shipping Preparation
  57
Index

58

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Troubleshooting Manual

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Troubleshooting Manual (21 pages)

Business PCs Microtower Models

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.61 MB

Table of Contents

About this Book
3
Table of Contents
5
1 Computer Diagnostic Features

7
- HP Insight Diagnostics
  7
  - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
    7
  - Survey Tab
    8
  - Test Tab
    9
  - Status Tab
    9
  - Log Tab
    10
  - Help Tab
    10
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    11
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
    11
- Protecting the Software
  11
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  12
2 Troubleshooting

13
- Safety and Comfort
  13
- Before You Call for Technical Support
  13
- Helpful Hints
  14
- Solving General Problems
  16

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HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Quick Start Manual

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Quick Start Manual (22 pages)

Microtower Business PCs

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 5.74 MB

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HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Support List

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Support List (34 pages)

Support Telephone Numbers

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.51 MB

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HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Illustrated Parts & Service Map

HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Illustrated Parts & Service Map (3 pages)

Microtower Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0.34 MB

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