Installing Or Upgrading Device Drivers; Customizing The Monitor Display - HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

In Windows XP, you will be directed to the Microsoft Windows Update Web site. If you see one
or more pop-up windows that ask you to install a program from http://www.microsoft.com, click
Yes to install the program. Follow the instructions on the Microsoft Web site to scan for updates
and install critical updates and service packs.
It is recommended that you install all of the critical updates and service packs.
5. After the updates have been installed, Windows will prompt you to reboot the machine. Be sure to
save any files or documents that you may have open before rebooting. Then select Yes to reboot
the machine.

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers

When installing optional hardware devices after the operating system installation is complete, you must
also install the drivers for each of the devices.
If prompted for the i386 directory, replace the path specification with C:\i386, or use the Browse button
in the dialog box to locate the i386 folder. This action points the operating system to the appropriate
drivers.
Obtain the latest support software , including support software for the operating system from
http://www.hp.com/support. Select your country and language, select Download drivers and
software, enter the model number of the computer, and press Enter.

Customizing the Monitor Display

If you wish, you can select or change the monitor model, refresh rates, screen resolution, color settings,
font sizes, and power management settings. To do so, right-click on the Windows Desktop, then click
Personalize in Windows Vista or Properties in Windows XP to change display settings. For more
information, refer to the online documentation provided with the graphics controller utility or the
documentation that came with your monitor.
2 Chapter 1 Installing and Customizing the Software