HP ProDesk 490 G3 MT User Manual

Interpreting system validation diagnostic front panel LEDs and audible codes .............................................. 116
8 Password security and resetting CMOS ........................................................................................................ 118
Resetting the password jumper ........................................................................................................................ 118
Clearing and resetting the BIOS ........................................................................................................................ 120
9 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) ..................................................................................................... 121
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device .................................................................. 121
10 System backup and recovery ..................................................................................................................... 123
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 .............................................................. 123
Creating recovery media and backups ............................................................................................ 123
Restoring and recovering using Windows tools ............................................................................. 123
Using Reset when the system is not responding ......................................................... 124
Recovery using the Windows recovery USB ash drive ............................................... 124
Recovery using Windows operating system media (purchased separately) ............... 125
Backing up, restoring, and recovering in Windows 7 ........................................................................................ 125
Creating recovery media ................................................................................................................. 126
Creating recovery media using HP Recovery Manager (select models only) ............... 126
Creating recovery discs with HP Recovery Disc Creator (select models only) ............. 127
Creating recovery discs .............................................................................. 127
Backing up your information ........................................................................................ 128
System Restore ............................................................................................................................... 128
System Recovery ............................................................................................................................. 129
System Recovery when Windows is responding .......................................................... 129
System Recovery when Windows is not responding .................................................... 130
System Recovery using recovery media (select models only) ..................................... 130
Using HP Recovery Disc operating system discs (select models only) ........................ 131
Appendix A Power cord set requirements ....................................................................................................... 133
General requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 133
Japanese power cord requirements .................................................................................................................. 133
Country-specic requirements .......................................................................................................................... 134
Appendix B Statement of Volatility ................................................................................................................ 135
Appendix C Specications ............................................................................................................................. 136
Index ........................................................................................................................................................... 138
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HP ProDesk 490 G3 MT Specifications

General

Operating System	Windows 10 Pro
Form Factor	Microtower
Memory Slots	2 DIMM
Memory Type	DDR4-2133
Maximum Memory	32 GB
Weight	7.05 kg
Processor	Intel Core i5, i3
RAM	Up to 32GB DDR4
Storage	500 GB HDD
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 530
Chipset	Intel H110 Chipset
Internal Drive Bays	1 x 3.5"
External Drive Bays	1 x 5.25"
Expansion Slots	1 PCIe x16
Ports (Front)	2 USB 3.0
Ports (Rear)	1 VGA
Audio	Realtek ALC221
Optical Drive	DVD-Writer