HP Compaq dx2400 User Manual

Quick Setup & Getting Started
Installing and Customizing the Software
NOTE: If the computer was shipped with Windows Vista loaded, you will be
prompted to register the computer with HP Total Care before installing the operating
system. You will see a brief movie followed by an online registration form. Fill out
the form, click the Begin button, and follow the instructions on the screen.
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to the computer
until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and
prevent the operating system from installing properly.
NOTE: Be sure there is a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance at the back of the unit and
above the monitor to permit the required airflow.
Installing the Operating System
The first time you turn on the computer, the operating system is installed
automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which
operating system is being installed. Carefully read and follow the instructions on
the screen to complete the installation.
CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE
COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the computer
during the installation process may damage the software that runs the computer or
prevent its proper installation.
NOTE: If the computer shipped with more than one operating system language
on the hard drive, the installation process could take up to 60 minutes.
If your computer was not shipped with a Microsoft operating system, some portions
of this documentation do not apply. Additional information is available in online help
after you install the operating system.
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
1. To set up your Internet connection, click Start > Internet Explorer and follow
the instructions on the screen.
2. Once an Internet connection has been established, click the Start button.
3. Select the All Programs menu.
4. Click on the Windows Update link.
In Windows Vista, the Windows Update screen appears. Click view available
updates and make sure all critical updates are selected. Click the Install
button and follow the instructions on the screen.
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
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HP Compaq dx2400 Specifications

General

Tcase	74.1 °C
Bus type	FSB
Stepping	M0
Processor cache	2 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	E5200
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Pentium®
Processor series	Intel Pentium E5000 Series for Desktop
Processor socket	LGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor codename	Wolfdale
Processing Die size	82 mm²
Processor frequency	2.5 GHz
Processor cache type	L2
Processor lithography	45 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	800 MHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 W
Number of processors installed	1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	12.5
Number of Processing Die Transistors	228 M
Audio system	HD
Product type	PC
Motherboard chipset	Intel® G33
Memory slots	4x DIMM
Internal memory	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	- GB
HDD size	3.5 \
HDD speed	7200 RPM
HDD interface	SATA II
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi
Total storage capacity	250 GB
LightScribe	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Compliance industry standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 3100
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business
Compatible operating systems	Windows XP Windows Vista
Optional operating system supplied	Windows XP Professional
Serial ports quantity	-
USB 2.0 ports quantity	6
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Chassis type	Micro Tower
Product color	Black, Silver
Country of origin	China
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Number of 3.5\" bays	3
Non-operating altitude	0 - 9144 m
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Power supply input voltage	90 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)	300 W
Power supply input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Processor ARK ID	37212
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	373 mm
Width	180 mm
Height	365 mm
Weight	10200 g