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1 Product features ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Standard configuration features ........................................................................................................................... 1

Front panel components ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Rear panel components — HP ProDesk 400 G2 and 480 G2 models ................................................................... 3

Rear panel components — HP ProDesk 490 G2 models ...................................................................................... 4

Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Activating and Customizing the Software ........................................................................................................ 6

Activating and customizing the software in Windows 7 ....................................................................................... 6

Activating the Windows operating system ......................................................................................... 6

Downloading Windows 7 updates ....................................................................................................... 6

Installing or upgrading device drivers ................................................................................................ 7

Customizing the monitor display ........................................................................................................ 7

Activating and customizing the software in Windows 8 ....................................................................................... 7

Activating the Windows Operating System ........................................................................................ 7

Downloading Windows 8 updates ....................................................................................................... 7

Customizing the monitor display ........................................................................................................ 8

3 Illustrated parts catalog ................................................................................................................................ 9

Computer major components ................................................................................................................................ 9

Cables ................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Misc parts ............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Drives ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

PCI boards ............................................................................................................................................................ 16

4 Routine care, SATA drive guidelines, and disassembly preparation .................................................................. 17

Electrostatic discharge information ................................................................................................................... 17

Generating static ............................................................................................................................... 17

Preventing electrostatic damage to equipment .............................................................................. 18

Personal grounding methods and equipment .................................................................................. 18

Grounding the work area .................................................................................................................. 18

Recommended materials and equipment ........................................................................................ 19

Operating guidelines ........................................................................................................................................... 19

Routine care ......................................................................................................................................................... 20

General cleaning safety precautions ................................................................................................ 20

Cleaning the Computer Case ............................................................................................................. 20