HP nx9420 User Manual

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Overview

HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC

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Internal Microphone

Volume Mute Button with LED

Volume Down Button

Volume Up Button

Calculator Launch Button

RJ-45 Port (NIC)

Integrated Numeric Keypad

Integrated Optical Drive

2 USB 2.0 Ports

10.

Microphone Jack

11.

Headphone Jack

12.

7-in-1 Media Reader

13.

Stereo Speakers

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Right Touchpad Button Optional Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Left Touchpad Button Hard Drive Activity LED Battery Charging LED Power/Standby LED Wireless On/Off LED Touchpad with scroll zone Power Button with LED HP Info Center Button Wireless On/Off Button with LED Presentation Mode Button Ambient Light Sensor

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HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC

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Overview

PC Card Eject Button

Integrated Smart Card Reader

PC Card Slot

IEEE 1394a Port

2 USB 2.0 Ports

At A Glance

At A GlanceAt A Glance

Genuine Windows XP Professional Edition, Genuine Windows XP Home Edition, FreeDOS Certified for Novell Linux Desktop 9 Sleek light-weight design starting at 7.4 lb (3.36 kg) and 1.3 inch (33 mm) thin at front

17.0-inch wide screen display Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors, or Intel Core Duo processors Up to 4GB* of 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM, dual channel memory support ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics controller with 256 MB of discrete video memory Up to 120-GB 5400 rpm, user-removable hard drive Optional 802.11 a/b/g or 802.11 b/g wireless LAN modules and optional Bluetooth® IEEE 1394a Port 7-in-1 Media Reader Security features include integrated Smart Card Reader, TPM Embedded Security Chip, and optional Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Controller Protected by a one-year standard parts and labor warranty – certain restrictions and exclusions apply.

S-Video TV Out

VGA/External Monitor Port

Power Connector

RJ-11 Port (Modem)

10.

Kensington Lock Slot

* Intel's numbering system is not a measurement of higher performance. ** Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.

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Standard Features

Processors

ProcessorsProcessors

Operating System

Operating SystemOperating System

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7400 (2.16-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 4-MB L2 cache)* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 (2.0-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 4-MB L2 cache)* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5600 (1.83-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)* Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)* Intel Core Duo processor T2600* (2.16-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache) Intel Core Duo processor T2500* (2.00-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache) Intel Core Duo processor T2400* (1.83-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache) Intel Core Duo processor T2300E* (1.66-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)

* Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance. NOTE:

NOTE:

Processor speed denotes maximum performance mode; processors will run at approximately 1

NOTE:NOTE: GHz in battery optimization mode.

Preinstalled

PreinstalledPreinstalled

Supported

SupportedSupported Certified

Certified

CertifiedCertified

HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC

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Genuine Windows XP Professional Edition Genuine Windows XP Home Edition FreeDOS

Genuine Windows 2000 (drivers downloadable from Novell Linux Desktop 9

http://www.hp.com

)

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Graphics

GraphicsGraphics

Display

DisplayDisplay

Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset with 667-MHz front side bus

ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics controller with 256 MB of discrete video memory

Internal

InternalInternal

External

ExternalExternal

17.0-inch WXGA+ display with 1440 x 900 resolution and 16M colors

17.0-inch WSXGA+ wide viewing angle BrightView display with 1680 x 1050 resolution and 16M colors Ambient light sensor

Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth VGA

VGA

port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower

VGAVGA resolutions at up to 100 Hz DVI

DVI

port in optional HP Docking Station (sold separately) supports

DVIDVI resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at both full and reduced blanking, and 1920 x 1200 at reduced blanking

NOTE:

Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution

NOTE:NOTE: and color depth settings.

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Memory

MemoryMemory

Communications

CommunicationsCommunications

Standard

StandardStandard

Maximum

MaximumMaximum Dual-channel

Dual-channel

Dual-channelDual-channel

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: HP branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower memory speed. Above 3-GB, all memory may not be available due to system resource requirements.

Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Controller (10/100/1000 NIC*) with HP Smart Power NIC technology

56K V.92 modem** with digital line guard

* The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.

** Designed for downloads from 56K modem compliant sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions. Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.

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512-MB, 1024-MB or 2048-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM SODIMMs Two SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory

Upgradeable to 4096-MB maximum (2048-MB SODIMM in slots 1 and 2) Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size

and speed in both memory slots.

Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend

Wireless Devices

Wireless DevicesWireless Devices

Support for a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN options featuring support for the latest industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also an option (factory configurable only) and can be combined with any one of the supported wireless LAN options.

All integrated wireless

All integrated wirelessAll integrated wireless LAN options

LAN options

LAN optionsLAN options

Intel PRO/Wireless

Intel PRO/WirelessIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network

3945ABG Network

3945ABG Network3945ABG Network Connection

Connection

ConnectionConnection Intel PRO/Wireless

Intel PRO/Wireless

Intel PRO/WirelessIntel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network

3945BG Network

3945BG Network3945BG Network Connection

Connection

ConnectionConnection Broadcom 4311AG WiFi

Broadcom 4311AG WiFi

Broadcom 4311AG WiFiBroadcom 4311AG WiFi Adapter

Adapter

AdapterAdapter Broadcom 4311BG WiFi

Broadcom 4311BG WiFi

Broadcom 4311BG WiFiBroadcom 4311BG WiFi Adapter

Adapter

AdapterAdapter HP Integrated Module

HP Integrated Module

HP Integrated ModuleHP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0

with Bluetooth 2.0

with Bluetooth 2.0with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology

Wireless Technology

Wireless TechnologyWireless Technology

Wi-Fi certified Cisco Compatible Extensions support (Version 4.0) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support up to 128-bit keys Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 support

802.1x authentication support, including EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and LEAP Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support WiFi Certified for WPA2, WMM Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure

Intel Centrino mobile technology Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g Up to 54-mbps data rate

Intel Centrino mobile technology Integrated support for 802.11 b and g Up to 54-mbps data rate

Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g Up to 54-mbps data rate

Integrated support for 802.11 b and g Up to 54-mbps data rate

Bluetooth Specification v2.0 compliant Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices

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Standard Features

Keyboard

KeyboardKeyboard

One-Touch Productivity

One-Touch ProductivityOne-Touch Productivity Buttons

Buttons

ButtonsButtons

Pointing Device

Pointing DevicePointing Device

Expansion Card Slots

Expansion Card SlotsExpansion Card Slots

The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-width layout with desktop keyboard features such as isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, left and right control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. Other features include a full numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, brightness, and other features, 19.05 mm x 19.05 mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing), 3.0 mm stroke, comfort-dished keycaps, and bright key legends for improved visibility in low light conditions.

Provide one-touch access to the following features: HP Info Center, Wireless On/Off, Presentation Mode, Volume down, Volume up, Volume Mute, and Calculator Launch.

Touchpad with scroll zone, two soft-touch pick buttons

One Type I/II PC Card

One Type I/II PC CardOne Type I/II PC Card slot

slot

slotslot One Integrated Smart

One Integrated Smart

One Integrated SmartOne Integrated Smart Card Reader

Card Reader

Card ReaderCard Reader

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Supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards

Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards PC/SC interface support

Media Slots

Media SlotsMedia Slots

Storage

StorageStorage

7-in-1 Media Reader

7-in-1 Media Reader7-in-1 Media Reader

*NOTE:

*NOTE:*NOTE: Card directly into your notebook could damage the memory card and/or notebook.

Hard Drives

Hard DrivesHard Drives

NOTE:

NOTE: NOTE: Up to 8 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.

HP Mobile Data

HP Mobile DataHP Mobile Data Protection System 3D

Protection System 3D

Protection System 3DProtection System 3D

Fixed Optical Drives

Fixed Optical DrivesFixed Optical Drives

Memory Stick Duo Adapters are required and sold separately. Inserting a Memory Stick Duo

These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles.

Supports SD (Secure Digital), MMC (MultiMedia Card), Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick Duo*, Smart Media, xD-Picture card

60-, 80-, 100-, 120-GB 5400 rpm SMART SATA

Hard drive is mounted directly to the notebook frame, reducing the transmission of shock to the hard drive. Uses three-axis digital motion detection with intelligent sensitivity to help protect the hard drive during normal use from shock and vibration.

DVD/CD-RW Combo DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer

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Interfaces

InterfacesInterfaces

PC Card Slot

PC Card SlotPC Card Slot Smart Card Reader

Smart Card Reader

Smart Card ReaderSmart Card Reader External Monitor

External Monitor

External MonitorExternal Monitor External Microphone

External Microphone

External MicrophoneExternal Microphone Headphone/Line out

Headphone/Line out

Headphone/Line outHeadphone/Line out Power Connector

Power Connector

Power ConnectorPower Connector RJ-11

RJ-11

(Modem)

RJ-11RJ-11 RJ-45

RJ-45

(NIC)

RJ-45RJ-45 Ambient Light Sensor

Ambient Light Sensor

Ambient Light SensorAmbient Light Sensor IEEE 1394a Port

IEEE 1394a Port

IEEE 1394a PortIEEE 1394a Port S-Video TV Out

S-Video TV Out

S-Video TV OutS-Video TV Out USB 2.0

USB 2.0

USB 2.0USB 2.0 Docking Connector

Docking Connector

Docking ConnectorDocking Connector Accessory Battery

Accessory Battery

Accessory BatteryAccessory Battery Connector

Connector

ConnectorConnector LED Status Indicators

LED Status Indicators

LED Status IndicatorsLED Status Indicators

(4-pin)

One – Type I/II One One – VGA One One One One One One One One (Support for NTSC/PAL) Four One One

Twelve

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Audio

AudioAudio

Software

SoftwareSoftware

ADI High Definition CODEC Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio Integrated stereo speakers Integrated directional microphone External volume up, volume down, and mute buttons Stereo headphone/line out Stereo microphone in

Preinstalled Software

Preinstalled SoftwarePreinstalled Software Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows XP

Additional software

Additional softwareAdditional software available from the Web

available from the Web

available from the Webavailable from the Web

Adobe Acrobat Reader HP Backup and Recovery Manager HP Help and Support HP Mobile Print Driver HP ProtectTools Security Manager: BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools HP Quick Launch Buttons HP Wireless Assistant Sonic Digital Media Plus: RecordNow! (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives) MyDVD (DVD Authoring for optional DVD+/-RW drives) Synaptics Touchpad Driver Symantec Norton Internet Security with complimentary 60-day live update Intervideo WinDVD – DVD Player (for optional DVD+/-RW, DVD/CDRW and DVD drives)

Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools

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HP Backup and Recovery

HP Backup and RecoveryHP Backup and Recovery Manager

Manager

ManagerManager

SMBIOS Version 2.4

SMBIOS Version 2.4SMBIOS Version 2.4

HP ProtectTools Security

HP ProtectTools SecurityHP ProtectTools Security Manager

Manager

ManagerManager

Each unit is shipped with HP Backup and Recovery Manager. HP Backup and Recovery Manager can provide data and system file protection for HP business PCs to enable fast recovery if the system becomes corrupted or if important information is accidentally deleted. HP Backup and Recovery Manager can perform scheduled or manual backups of the entire drive or individual files and folders. Up to 8 GB is reserved for the system recovery software. HP Backup and Recovery Manager can also create software recovery CDs or DVDs (requires optional hardware).

System Management BIOS, previously known as DMI BIOS, is used to store system management information.

HP ProtectTools Security Manager is the security platform for business notebooks and desktops. The HP ProtectTools Security Manager is an extensible client security console that delivers enhanced security capabilities through add-on software modules. Modules currently available or planned are:

- Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools

- BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools

- Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools

- Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools

- Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools

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Security

SecuritySecurity

Standard Features

Standard FeaturesStandard Features

Optional Features

Optional FeaturesOptional Features

For more information on HP security solutions refer to

HP ProtectTools Security Manager Configuration Control Hardware Memory Change Alert Ownership Tag Setup Password Power-On Password DriveLock TPM Enhanced DriveLock HP Disk Sanitizer Kensington Lock Slot Support for Computrace / LoJack for Laptops (must be purchased separately)

Integrated Smart Card

Integrated Smart CardIntegrated Smart Card Reader

Reader

ReaderReader

TPM 1.2 Embedded

TPM 1.2 EmbeddedTPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip

Security Chip

Security ChipSecurity Chip

HP Biometric Fingerprint

HP Biometric FingerprintHP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Sensor

SensorSensor

Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards PC/SC interface support

Designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) standard Microsoft Crypto API and PKCS#11 software interface support RSA Secured Partner program certification

NOTE:

Full functionality of the TPM Embedded

NOTE:NOTE: Security Chip is available only with Windows XP Professional.

Biometric sensor for fingerprint authentication, configurable between Touchpad pick buttons

http://www.hp.com/go/security

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Standard Features

Power Supply

Power SupplyPower Supply

*Fast Charge Technology recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. Fast Charge Technology does not apply to 12-cell Ultra Capacity batteries.

Battery

BatteryBattery

Battery Life

Battery LifeBattery Life

System Standby Time

System Standby TimeSystem Standby Time

External 90-watt AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included. Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter). HP Fast Charge Technology*

Primary Battery

Primary BatteryPrimary Battery Optional HP 8-Cell

Optional HP 8-Cell

Optional HP 8-CellOptional HP 8-Cell Extended Life Battery

Extended Life Battery

Extended Life BatteryExtended Life Battery Optional HP 12-Cell

Optional HP 12-Cell

Optional HP 12-CellOptional HP 12-Cell Ultra-Capacity Battery

Ultra-Capacity Battery

Ultra-Capacity BatteryUltra-Capacity Battery

Primary Battery

Primary BatteryPrimary Battery Primary Battery and

Primary Battery and

Primary Battery andPrimary Battery and optional HP 8-Cell

optional HP 8-Cell

optional HP 8-Celloptional HP 8-Cell Extended Life Battery

Extended Life Battery

Extended Life BatteryExtended Life Battery Primary Battery and

Primary Battery and

Primary Battery andPrimary Battery and optional HP 12-Cell

optional HP 12-Cell

optional HP 12-Celloptional HP 12-Cell Ultra-Capacity Battery

Ultra-Capacity Battery

Ultra-Capacity BatteryUltra-Capacity Battery

NOTE:

Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded

NOTE:NOTE: on the product, power management settings of the product, and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.

Up to 2 weeks

69Wh 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion 52Wh 8-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion

95Wh 12-cell high capacity Lithium-Ion

69Wh 8-cell Primary

69Wh 8-cell Primary69Wh 8-cell Primary Up to 4 hours Up to 7 hours and 30 minutes

Up to 10 hours

Power Conservation

Power ConservationPower Conservation

Docking

DockingDocking

Supports enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology with Intel Core Duo processors (allows Battery Optimized Mode, Maximum Performance Mode, or Automatic mode)

HP Smart Power NIC technology ATI PowerPlay technology Hibernation Standby ACPI compliance

HP Docking Station HP Advanced Docking Station

HP's shared docking solutions provide simple and convenient port replication and cable management. Features include Gigabit NIC pass through, modem pass through, legacy parallel and serial ports, DVI, S-video TV out, USB 2.0 ports, integrated security mechanism*, integrated MultiBay II and ExpressCard** slots. These docking solutions are compatible across multiple Business Notebook platforms enabling a lower total cost of ownership.

* HP/Kensington Cable Lock required (purchased separately) ** HP Advanced Docking Station only

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Service and Support

Service and SupportService and Support

HP Services includes a one-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support (depending on model). On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.

NOTE:

Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.

NOTE:NOTE:

http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/ProductRoot.jsp

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Options

Memory

MemoryMemory

MultiBay II Storage

MultiBay II StorageMultiBay II Storage (9.5-mm)

(9.5-mm)

(9.5-mm)(9.5-mm)

NOTE:

NOTE:NOTE: Advanced Docking Station or HP External MultiBay II

Other Storage

Other StorageOther Storage

Requires HP

512-MB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM 1-GB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM 2-GB 667-MHz DDR2 SDRAM

DVD-ROM MultiBay II Drive Combo DVD/CD-RW MultiBay II Drive DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer MultiBay II Drive 80-GB 5400 rpm MultiBay II Hard Drive

HP 80-GB 5400 rpm Primary SATA Hard Drive HP SuperMulti (DL) DVD+/-RW LightScribe Drive HP USB Digital Drive + 256-MB Secure Digital Card HP USB Diskette Drive

HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC

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EM993AA EM994AA EM995AA

PA849A PA850A PA851A

PH357A

ET354AA ET353AA

DL702AA

DC361B

Communications

CommunicationsCommunications

Expansion Solutions

Expansion SolutionsExpansion Solutions

Power

PowerPower

Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG 802.11 a/b/g WLAN option kit

HP Docking Station HP Advanced Docking Station HP Monitor Stand HP Adjustable Notebook Stand HP External MultiBay II (9.5-mm) HP 4-port USB 2.0 Hub

HP 2-bay Battery Charging Station HP 10-bay Battery Charging Station (North America only) Battery Adapter kit #1 90W Smart AC Adapter 90W Smart Auto Adapter 65W Air/Auto/AC Combo Adapter Primary 8-cell Battery Pack HP 8-cell Extended Life Battery HP 12-cell Ultra-Capacity Battery

EX150AA#xxx

EN488AA#xxx EN489AA#xxx

PA507A PA508A

PA509A#xxx

DG954A

DT533A#xxx

DT534A#ABA

PK402A

ED495AA#xxx

ED493AA

ED993AA#xxx

PB992A PB993A

EJ092AA

Carrying Cases

Carrying CasesCarrying Cases

Security

SecuritySecurity

HP Executive Leather Case HP Sport Backpack

HP/Kensington Cable Lock

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PA847A

DG102A

PC766A

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Input/Output Devices

Input/Output DevicesInput/Output Devices

USB/PS2 Keyboard USB/PS2 Optical Mouse HP USB Optical Travel Mouse

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DC852A#xxx

DC369A

F2100A

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