System board ....................................................................................................................................................... 58
HP ProDesk 405 G2 system board callouts ...................................................................................... 60
6 Computer Setup (F10) Utility ........................................................................................................................ 62
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................................................ 62
Using Computer Setup (F10) Utilities ............................................................................................... 62
Computer Setup—File ...................................................................................................................... 64
Computer Setup—Storage ............................................................................................................... 65
Computer Setup—Security ............................................................................................................... 66
Computer Setup—Power .................................................................................................................. 68
Computer Setup—Advanced ............................................................................................................ 69
Recovering the Configuration Settings ............................................................................................................... 70
7 Troubleshooting without diagnostics ............................................................................................................ 71
Safety and comfort .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Before you call for technical support .................................................................................................................. 71
Helpful hints ........................................................................................................................................................ 72
Solving general problems ................................................................................................................................... 73
Solving power problems ...................................................................................................................................... 77
Solving hard drive problems ............................................................................................................................... 78
Solving media card reader problems .................................................................................................................. 80
Solving display problems .................................................................................................................................... 81
Solving audio problems ....................................................................................................................................... 85
Solving printer problems ..................................................................................................................................... 87
Solving keyboard and mouse problems ............................................................................................................. 88
Solving Hardware Installation Problems ............................................................................................................ 90
Solving Network Problems .................................................................................................................................. 92
Solving memory problems .................................................................................................................................. 96
Solving CD-ROM and DVD problems .................................................................................................................... 98
Solving USB flash drive problems ..................................................................................................................... 100
Solving front panel component problems ........................................................................................................ 100
Solving Internet access problems ..................................................................................................................... 101
Solving software problems ............................................................................................................................... 102
8 POST error messages ................................................................................................................................. 104
POST numeric codes and text messages .......................................................................................................... 104
Interpreting POST diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes .................................................................. 109
9 Password security and resetting CMOS ........................................................................................................ 112
Resetting the password jumper ........................................................................................................................ 112
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