HP EliteBook 2540P Getting Started Guide

Getting Started 7
What’s Next?
4. Turn on the computer.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the operating system.
6. After the operating system is installed, remove the Operating System disc and insert the
Driver Recovery disc.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers and programs.
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For additional information about recovery tools, go to Help and Support.
Updated versions of the software provided with your computer are available either through
the HP Update utility or on the HP Web site.
The HP Update utility automatically checks for software updates from HP. The utility runs at
a specified interval and provides a list of support alerts, such as security enhancements, and
optional software and driver updates.
You can manually check for updates at any time. Click Start, click Help and Support, and
then click Update Software & Drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some
BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs.
Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains information
about installing and troubleshooting the file. (Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are
provided in English only.)
You can also access software updates by obtaining the Support Software disc (purchased
separately). This disc includes device drivers, BIOS updates, and utilities.
To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription that provides both the current
version and future versions of the disc, follow these steps:
1. Open your Web browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support.
2. Select your country or region.
3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model
number in the product box.
4. Press enter.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
To update the software using a Support Software disc, follow these steps:
1. Insert the Support Software disc into the optical drive (select models only) or into an
optional external optical drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating software

HP EliteBook 2540P Specifications

General

Bus type	DMI
Stepping	C2
Tjunction	105 °C
Processor cache	4 MB
Processor cores	2
Processor model	i7-640LM
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor socket	BGA 1288
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Arrandale
Processing Die size	81 mm²
Processor frequency	2.13 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	32 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor boost frequency	2.93 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M
Motherboard chipset	Intel® QM57 Express
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	250 GB
Display diagonal	12.1 \
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM
Internal memory	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	- GB
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB
Discrete graphics card model	-
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	566 MHz
Type	PC
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR
Operating system installed	Windows XP Professional
Number of battery cells	6
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Serial ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Product color	Black
Country of origin	China
Pointing device	Touchpad
Processor code	SLBMK
Processor ARK ID	43563
Processor package size	BGA 34 x 28 mm
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	210 mm
Width	280 mm
Weight	1530 g
Height (front)	30 mm