User Manuals: HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower PC

Manuals and User Guides for HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower PC. We have 8 HP Compaq dx2450 Microtower PC manuals available for free PDF download: Reference Manual, Hardware Reference Manual, Support List, Quick Start Manual, Troubleshooting Manual, Product Manual, Illustrated Parts & Service Map

HP Compaq dx2450 Reference Manual

HP Compaq dx2450 Reference Manual (107 pages)

Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 4 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
    12
  - Computer Setup-Boot
    13
  - Computer Setup-Exit
    13
- Recovering the Configuration Settings
  14
3 Computer Diagnostic Features

15
- HP Insight Diagnostics
  15
  - Accessing HP Insight Diagnostics
    15
  - Survey Tab
    16
  - Test Tab
    17
  - Status Tab
    17
  - Log Tab
    18
  - Help Tab
    18
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    19
  - Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
    19
- Protecting the Software
  19
- HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  20
4 Serial and Parallel ATA Drive Guidelines and Features

21
- SATA Hard Drives
  21
- SATA Hard Drive Cables
  22
  - SATA Data Cable
    22
  - SATA Power Cable
    22
- PATA Device Information
  23
- ATA SMART Drives
  23
- Hard Drive Capacities
  23
5 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation

24
- Chassis Designation
  24
  - Microtower (MT)
    24
- Electrostatic Discharge Information
  25
- Operating Guidelines
  27
- Routine Care
  28
  - General Cleaning Safety Precautions
    28
  - Cleaning the Computer Case
    28
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    28
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    29
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    29
- Service Considerations
  29
  - Power Supply Fan
    29
  - Tools and Software Requirements
    29
  - Screws
    30
  - Cables and Connectors
    30
  - Hard Drives
    30
  - Lithium Coin Cell Battery
    31
6 Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis

32
- Serial Number Location
  32
- Preparation for Disassembly
  33
- External Security Devices
  34
  - Cable Lock
    34
  - Padlock
    34
  - HP Business PC Security Lock
    35
- Computer Access Panel
  37
- Front Bezel
  38
- Removing Bezel Blanks
  39
- Cable Management
  40
  - Cable Connections
    41
- Memory
  42
- Expansion Cards
  45
- Drives
  49
- Front USB Panel
  63
- Power Switch/Led Assembly
  64
- Heatsink
  65
- Processor
  67
  - Speaker
    68
  - Rear Chassis Fan
    69
  - Power Supply
    70
  - System Board
    71
  - Battery
    72
    
    Type 1 Battery Holder
    73
    
    Type 2 Battery Holder
    73
    
    Type 3 Battery Holder
    74
Appendix A Connector Pin Assignments

75
- Keyboard
  75
- Mouse
  75
- Ethernet BNC
  75
- Ethernet RJ-45
  76
- Ethernet AUI
  76
- Parallel Interface
  77
- Serial Interface, Powered and Non-Powered
  77
- Usb
  78
- Microphone
  78
- Headphone
  78
- Line-In Audio
  78
- Line-Out Audio
  78
- External Infrared Transceiver
  79
- Monitor
  79
- ATA/ATAPI (IDE) Standard Drive Cable
  80
- CD-ROM 50-Pin Connector
  81
- 24-Pin Power
  81
- 24-Pin Microfit Power
  82
- 4-Pin Power (for CPU)
  82
- SATA Data and Power
  83
- PCI Express
  83
- PCI Express
  84
- PCI Express Mini Card
  85
- DVI Connector
  86
Appendix B Power Cord Set Requirements

87
Appendix C Troubleshooting

89
- Safety and Comfort
  89
- Before You Call for Technical Support
  89
- Helpful Hints
  90
- Solving General Problems
  91
- Solving Hardware Installation Problems
  94
- Interpreting POST Audible Codes
  96
- Contacting Customer Support
  97
- Specifications
  104
Appendix E Specifications

104

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HP Compaq dx2450 Hardware Reference Manual

HP Compaq dx2450 Hardware Reference Manual (59 pages)

Business PC Microtower Model

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 3 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 Compaq dx2450 Troubleshooting Manual

HP Compaq dx2450 Troubleshooting Manual (21 pages)

Microtower Models Business PCs

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 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
    8
  - Status Tab
    9
  - Log Tab
    10
  - Help Tab
    10
  - Saving and Printing Information in HP Insight Diagnostics
    10
  - 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 Compaq dx2450 Troubleshooting Manual

HP Compaq dx2450 Troubleshooting Manual (21 pages)

Business PCs Microtower Models

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 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

HP Compaq dx2450 Quick Start Manual

HP Compaq dx2450 Quick Start Manual (22 pages)

Microtower Business PCs

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 5 MB

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HP Compaq dx2450 Support List

HP Compaq dx2450 Support List (34 pages)

Support Telephone Numbers

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

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HP Compaq dx2450 Product Manual

HP Compaq dx2450 Product Manual (16 pages)

Hewlett-Packard Business Notebook Brochure

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 1 MB

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HP Compaq dx2450 Illustrated Parts & Service Map

HP Compaq dx2450 Illustrated Parts & Service Map (3 pages)

HP Compaq Microtower Business PC

Brand: HP | Category: Desktop | Size: 0 MB

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