HP dx2355 - Microtower PC driver and firmware
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End User License Agreement - Page 1
... the HP Product.
RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE
the right to distribute the Software
PRODUCT ARE OFFERED ONLY Product. You may load the Software
ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU Product into Your Computer's
AGREE TO ALL TERMS AND
temporary memory (RAM) for
CONDITIONS OF THIS EULA. BY purposes of using the Software
INSTALLING, COPYING,
Product.
DOWNLOADING, OR
b. Storage. You may copy the
OTHERWISE...
End User License Agreement - Page 2
entirely by the terms and conditions of such license.
f. Recovery Solution. Any software recovery solution provided with/for your HP Product, whether in the form of a hard disk drive-based solution, an external media-based recovery solution (e.g. floppy disk, CD or DVD) or an equivalent solution delivered in any other form, may only be used for restoring the hard...
Downgrading Microsoft Windows Vista OS Business on HP Business Desktop FAQs - Page 3
... OS. Be aware, however that this install will remove the Windows XP Professional software from the Business PC.
Q: How do customers reinstall the original software after downgrading to a previous version?
A: Use HP Backup and Recovery Manager to create recovery media for the factory-installed image. If you purchased a Vista machine, use this media to recover back to Vista. If you purchase...
Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2355 Microtower Models - Page 3
... 1-5 Serial Number Location 1-6
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features 2-1 Warnings and Cautions 2-1 Removing the Computer Access Panel 2-2 Removing the Front Bezel 2-3 Installing Additional Memory 2-5
DIMMs 2-5 DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs 2-5 Populating DIMM Sockets 2-6 Installing DIMMs 2-8 Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank 2-10 Replacing or Upgrading a Drive 2-11 Locating Drive Positions...
Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2355 Microtower Models - Page 5
... Configuration Features
The HP Compaq Microtower features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the Diagnostics for Windows utility. Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD.
Microtower Configuration
Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2355 Microtower Models - Page 23
... replacing the primary hard drive, make sure you have created a Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer. If you do not have this CD set, select Start > HP Backup and Recovery and create it now.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media...
Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2355 Microtower Models - Page 32
...Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
9. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
✎ If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer.
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Illustarted Parts Map: HP Compaq Business Desktop dx2355/dx2358 Microtower Models - Page 2
... LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM PATA Controller SATA Controller SATA1 Controller Mode SATA2 Controller Mode
After AC Power Failure S3
Installed Memory Memory Bank 1 Memory Bank 2 Memory Bank 3 Memory Bank 4 BIOS Version Core Version System S/N Product Name UUID Asset Tag Enter Asset Tag
Onboard Audio Internal Speaker SubSYS ID Supervisor Password User Password USB Configuration I/O Device Configuration...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 4
... Password Using Computer Setup 3-3 3.3.3 Establishing a User Password Using Computer Setup 3-3 3.3.4 Surge-Tolerant Power Supply 3-6
4 Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
4.1 SATA 3.0 Hard Drives 4-1 4.2 SATA Hard Drive Cables 4-2
4.2.1 SATA Data Cable 4-2 4.2.2 SATA Power Cable 4-2 4.3 SATA SMART Drives 4-3 4.4 Drive Capacities 4-3 4.5 SATA BIOS 4-3
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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 7
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1.1.1 Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Only applicable for Windows OS)
To install optional hardware devices after the OS installation is completed, you must install the device drivers for the device you are installing.
The I386 directory and its subdirectories provide the HP- or Compaq-specific integration of the operating system for the computer model and include device drivers supported...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 8
... installed, XP or Vista will, if necessary, automatically convert a FAT32 drive to NTFS.
1.3 HP Software
The Microsoft Windows operating system (Windows XP Home or XP Professional(Vista downgrade) or Vista Basic or Vista Business 32) is preinstalled on the computer and will be configured automatically the first time the computer is turned on. All other software is userinstalled. Certain drivers...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 18
... the Configuration Settings
Recovering the configuration settings established in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility requires that you first back up the settings before a recovery is needed. The CMOS Save/Load utility firmware can be found at http://www.hp.com under the Software & Driver Downloads for your specific model. Download the firmware files into a folder on a removable storage device. It is...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 19
... hardware provide further assistance with recovery of system software, configuration management and troubleshooting, and power management.
3.2 ROM Flash
The computer's BIOS is stored in a programmable flash ROM (read only memory). By establishing a supervisor password in the Computer Setup (F10) utility, you can protect the ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 21
... locating, accessing, evaluating, and installing the latest support software easier. You can download the software from http://www.hp.com/support. The Web site contains the latest device drivers, utilities, and flashable ROM image needed to run the latest Microsoft Windows operating system on your HP computer.
3.3 Security
3.3.1 Password Security
The user password prevents unauthorized use of the...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 72
... monitor (some models) is not properly set.
Set the selector switch to agree with the cable connection.
Bad monitor.
Try a different monitor.
Power LED is flashing and computer will not start.
Initernal error has occurred Refer to "Interpreting Diagnostic Lights
and the computer is
and Audible Codes" to interpret the
flashing a code.
error code.
D-4
489243-001
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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 83
... the correct devices. Replace the NIC or replace the system board if the NIC is embedded. Install a working, industry-standard NIC, or change the boot sequence to boot from another source.
Verify Network Connectivity, that a DHCP Server is present, and that the Remote System Installation Server contains the NIC drivers for your NIC. Flash the ROM.
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489243-001...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 86
...as audio or video.
CD or DVD disc is dirty.
Windows does not detect the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
Solution Run the Computer Setup utility and enable booting to removable media and verify boot order settings.
Try a bootable CD in the drive.
1. Reconnect power and data cables to the drive.
2. Install correct device driver. See the documentation that came with the DVD drive.
Install decoder software...
Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dx2355 MT/dx2358 MT Business PCs, 1st Edition - Page 93
... Windows operating system and software can be restored to the original state that they were when you purchased the computer by using the Restore Plus! CD. See the documentation included with the Restore Plus! CD for complete instructions on using this feature.
✎ In the event that you lose power during the initial operating system installation...
Troubleshooting Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2355/dx2358 Microtowers Models - Page 10
Computer Diagnostic Features
5. Print the information from the storage device used to save it.
✎ To exit HP Insight Diagnostics, click Exit in the upper right corner of the screen then remove the Documentation and Diagnostics CD from the optical drive.
Downloading the Latest Version of HP Insight Diagnostics
1. Go to www.hp.com. 2. Click the Software & Driver Downloads link. 3. Click the ...
Troubleshooting Guide: HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2355/dx2358 Microtowers Models - Page 25
... ROM.
2. Flash the ROM if needed.
3. If an expansion board was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains.
4. Clear CMOS.
5. If the message disappears, there may be a problem with the expansion card.
6. Replace the system board.
5 short beeps followed by a three second pause
5 short BIOS recovery was successful. beeps No action required.
Restoring the Software
The Windows...