HP ProDesk 405 G1 Microtower User Manual

Maintenance and Service Guide
HP ProDesk 405 G1 Microtower

HP ProDesk 405 G1 Microtower Specifications

General

Form Factor	Microtower
Chipset	AMD A68H
RAM	Up to 16 GB DDR3
Power Supply	180 W
Processors	AMD A4, A6, A8, A10
Processor	AMD A4-7300, A6-7400K, A8-7600, A10-7800
Memory	2 DIMM slots
Graphics	Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16
Storage	Up to 2 TB HDD
Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Ports	USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet
Optical Drive	DVD-Writer
Weight	6 kg

Summary

Product Features

Front Panel Components

Rear Panel Components

Activating and Customizing Software

Activating and Customizing Software in Windows 7

Activating and Customizing Software in Windows 8

Routine Care, SATA Drive Guidelines, and Disassembly Preparation

Electrostatic Discharge Information

Explains ESD and its risks.

Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment

Provides precautions to prevent ESD damage.

Personal Grounding Methods and Equipment

Details methods and equipment for personal grounding.

Grounding the Work Area

Outlines precautions for grounding the workspace.

Operating Guidelines

Routine Care

General Cleaning Safety Precautions

Lists safety precautions for cleaning the computer.

Tools and Software Requirements

Hard Drives

Removal and Replacement Procedures: Microtower

Preparation for Disassembly

Outlines initial steps and safety for disassembly.

Access Panel

Front Bezel

Memory

DIMMs

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs

Installing DIMMs

Provides steps for installing DIMMs.

Expansion Cards

System Board Connections

Drives

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive

Step-by-step guide to remove a 5.25-inch drive.

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive

Step-by-step guide to install a 5.25-inch drive.

Removing a 3.5-inch Device

Step-by-step guide to remove a 3.5-inch device.

Installing a 3.5-inch Device

Step-by-step guide to install a 3.5-inch device.

Removing a 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide to remove a 3.5-inch hard drive.

Installing a 3.5-inch Drive

Step-by-step guide to install a 3.5-inch hard drive.

Front I/O Assembly

Power Switch/LED Assembly

Speaker

Fan

Power Supply

System Board

Computer Setup (F10) Utility

Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Lists the functions and capabilities of Computer Setup Utility.

Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities

Provides instructions on accessing and using the utility.

Computer Setup—File

Computer Setup—Storage

Computer Setup—Security

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Before You Call for Technical Support

Helpful Hints

Solving General Problems

Provides solutions for common computer issues.

Solving Power Problems

Provides solutions for power-related issues.

Solving Hard Drive Problems

Provides solutions for hard drive issues.

Solving Display Problems

Provides solutions for display issues.

Solving Audio Problems

Provides solutions for audio issues.

Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems

Provides solutions for keyboard and mouse issues.

Solving Hardware Installation Problems

Provides solutions for hardware installation issues.

Solving Network Problems

Provides solutions for network connectivity issues.

Solving Memory Problems

Provides solutions for memory-related issues.

Solving Processor Problems

Provides solutions for processor-related issues.

Solving Internet Access Problems

Provides solutions for Internet access issues.

Solving Software Problems

Provides solutions for software issues.

POST Error Messages

POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Lists POST error codes, messages, and their causes/actions.

Interpreting POST Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes

Explains how to interpret POST diagnostic LEDs and audible codes.

Password Security and Resetting CMOS

Resetting the Password Jumper

Details steps to reset the system password jumper.

Clearing and Resetting the CMOS

Details steps to clear and reset CMOS settings.

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

How to Access and Run HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

Provides instructions on accessing and running the diagnostics.

System Backup and Recovery

Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8

Covers backup and recovery for Windows 8.1/8.

Creating Recovery Media and Backups

Explains how to create recovery media and backups.

Restoring and Recovering Using Windows Tools

Using Reset When the System Is Not Responding

Recovery Using the Windows Recovery USB Flash Drive

Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering in Windows 7

Creating Recovery Media

Backing Up Your Information

System Restore

System Recovery

System Recovery When Windows Is Responding

System Recovery When Windows Is Not Responding

System Recovery Using Recovery Media (Select Models Only)