Table Of Contents - HP dx2420 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Manual

Table of contents

1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2
Media Card Reader Components ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 4
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 6
Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................ 7
2 Hardware Upgrades
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 8
Removing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................ 9
Replacing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 10
Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 11
Removing Bezel Blanks ..................................................................................................................... 12
Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 13
Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 14
DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 14
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 14
Populating DIMM Sockets ................................................................................................. 15
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 16
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 18
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 23
Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 24
System Board Drive Connections ...................................................................................... 26
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................ 27
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay ..................................................... 29
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive ................................................................................ 30
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay ....................................................... 32
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ......................................................................... 34
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ........................................................................... 37
Appendix A Specifications
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