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First Edition: August 2020
Document Part Number: M05543–001
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Table of contents
1 Locating HP resources .................................................................................................................................... 1
Product information .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Support .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
2 Computer features ......................................................................................................................................... 4
Standard conguration features ........................................................................................................................... 4
Front panel components ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Rear panel components (HP ProDesk 600 G6 DM and HP EliteDesk 800 G6 DM) ................................................. 6
Serial number location .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Installing a security lock ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Attaching the computer to a mounting xture ................................................................................................... 10
3 Backing up, restoring, and recovering ........................................................................................................... 11
Backing up information and creating recovery media ........................................................................................ 11
Using Windows tools ......................................................................................................................... 11
Using the HP Cloud Recovery Download Tool to create recovery media (select products only) ..... 11
Restoring and recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Restoring, resetting, and refreshing using Windows tools .............................................................. 12
Recovering using HP Recovery media ............................................................................................... 12
Changing the computer boot order ................................................................................................... 12
Using HP Sure Recover (select products only) .................................................................................. 13
4 Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics ................................................................................................................ 14
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows (select products only) ................................................................. 14
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows ....................................................................... 14
Downloading the latest HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Windows version ....................... 15
Downloading HP Hardware Diagnostics Windows by product name or number
HP and accessibility ............................................................................................................................................. 22
Finding the technology tools you need ............................................................................................ 22
The HP commitment ......................................................................................................................... 22
International Association of Accessibility Professionals (IAAP) ....................................................... 22
Finding the best assistive technology .............................................................................................. 23
Assessing your needs ..................................................................................................... 23
Accessibility for HP products .......................................................................................... 23
Standards and legislation .................................................................................................................................... 24
Other disability resources ................................................................................................................. 25
HP links .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Contacting support .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Index ............................................................................................................................................................. 27
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1Locating HP resources
Read this chapter to learn about where to nd additional HP resources.
Product information
Table 1-1 Where to nd product information
TopicLocation
Technical specicationsTo nd the QuickSpecs for your product, go to http://www.hp.com/go/quickspecs, and
then click the link. Click Search all QuickSpecs, type your model name in the search box,
and then click Go.
Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices
System boardA diagram of the system board is located on the inside of the chassis. Additional
Serial number, Agency/Environmental,
and operating system labels
Support
Table
TopicLocation
Product supportFor HP support, go to http://www.hp.com/support.
See the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices for product regulatory information.
You can also see the Agency/Environmental label.
To access this guide:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
information is located in the computer Maintenance and Service Guide on the Web at
http://www.hp.com/support. Follow the instructions to nd your product, and then select
User Guides.
The serial number, Agency/Environmental, and operating system labels might be on the
bottom of the computer, on the rear panel of the computer, or under the service door.
1-2 Where to nd support information
Here you can access the following types of support:
●Online chat with an HP technician
●Support telephone numbers
●HP service center locations
Warranty informationTo access this document:
▲ Type HP Documentation in the taskbar search box, and then select HP
Documentation.
– or –
▲ Go to http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the Internet to access the latest version of
the warranty.
Product information1
Table 1-2 Where to nd support information (continued)
TopicLocation
Product documentation
Table 1-3 Where to nd product documentation
TopicLocation
You can nd your HP Limited Warranty located with the user guides on your product. The
warranty might be provided on a CD or DVD provided in the box. In some countries or
regions, HP might provide a printed warranty in the box. For countries or regions where
the warranty is not provided in printed format, you can request a copy from
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments. For products purchased in Asia Pacic, you can
write to HP at POD, PO Box 161, Kitchener Road Post Oice, Singapore 912006. Include
your name, phone number, address, and product name.
HP user documentation, white papers,
and third-party documentation
Removal and replacement videosTo learn how to remove and replace computer components, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
Product noticationsSubscriber's Choice is an HP program that allows you to sign up to receive driver and
Technical specicationsThe Product Bulletin application contains QuickSpecs for HP computers. QuickSpecs
Bulletins and NoticesTo nd advisories, bulletins, and notices:
Product diagnostics
User documentation is located on your hard drive. Type HP Documentation in the
taskbar search box, and then select HP Documentation. For the latest online
documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/support and follow the instructions to nd your
product. Then select User Guides. The documentation incudes this user guide and the
Maintenance and Service Guide.
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software alerts, proactive change notications (PCNs), the HP newsletter, customer
advisories, and more. Sign up at https://h41369.www4.hp.com/alerts-signup.php.
include information about the operating system, power supply, memory, processor, and
many other system components. To access the QuickSpecs, go to http://www.hp.com/go/
quickspecs/.
1.Go to http://www.hp.com/support.
2.Follow the instructions to nd your product.
3.Select Advisories or Bulletins and Notices.
Table
1-4 Where to nd diagnostics tools
TopicLocation
Diagnostics toolsFor additional information, see the computer Maintenance and Service Guide at
Audible beep and light code denitionsSee the computer Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support. Follow
POST error codesSee the computer Maintenance and Service Guide at http://www.hp.com/support. Follow
2Chapter 1 Locating HP resources
http://www.hp.com/support. Follow the instructions to nd your product, and then select
User Guides.
the instructions to nd your product, and then select User Guides.
the instructions to nd your product, and then select User Guides.
Product updates
Table 1-5 Where to nd product updates
TopicLocation
Driver and BIOS updatesGo to http://www.hp.com/support and select Get software and drivers to verify that you
Operating systemsFor information about Windows operating systems, go to
have the latest drivers for the computer.
http://www.support.microsoft.com.
Product updates3
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