Compaq Pro 6300 SFF manuale d’uso

HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide Pro 6300 Series Microtower Pro 6300 Series Small Form Factor[...]

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About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgr ading HP Compaq Busin ess PCs. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indi cates that failure to follow di rections could result in bodily harm or l oss of life . CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follo w directions could result in damage to eq uipment or loss[...]

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Table of contents 1 Produc t Feature s ............ ............ .............. ........... ............... ............ ............... ........... ..... ............ ........... .......... 1 Standar d Configu ration Fe atures ........... ............. .............. ............. .............. ............. ............... .. .......... 1 Microt[...]

Front Bezel Security ......... ............ ............ ........... .............. ............ .......... ............... .......... . 42 3 Small Form Facto r (SFF ) Hardwar e Upgrad es .......... ................ ............. ................ ................ ........... ......... 44 Serviceability Features ............. ........ .......... ...[...]

Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge ... .......... ......... ........ ........... ........ ......... .......... ........ .......... ..... ........ ........ ... 92 Preventing Electrostatic Damage .......... ..................... ........................... .................. ................... ........ 92 Grounding Methods .................. .......[...]

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1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary de pending on the mode l. For a complete listing of the hardware an d software installed in the computer , run the diagnostic utility (include d on some comput er models only). Figure 1 -1 Microtower Configuration Figure 1 -2 Small Form Factor C onfiguration NOTE: The Small Form F[...]

Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components Drive configuration ma y vary by model. Some models have a b ezel blank covering one or more drive bays. Table 1-1 Fron t Panel Compon ents 1 5.25-inch Optical Drives 5 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optio nal) 2 Hard Drive Activity Light 6 Dual-State Power Button 3 Microphone/Headphone Connector 7 Power On Light[...]

Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components Drive configuration ma y vary by model. Some models have a b ezel blank covering one or more drive bays. Figure 1 -3 Front Panel Componen ts Table 1-2 Fron t Panel Compon ents 1 5.25-inch Optical Drive 5 Microphone/Headphone Connector 2 Dual-State Power Button 6 3.5-inc h Media Card Reader (o ptional) [...]

Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1 -4 Rear Panel Components Table 1-3 Rear Panel Comp onents 1 Power Cord Connector 6 Line-Out Connector for power ed audio devices (green) 2 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 3 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 8 VGA Monitor Connector 4 Serial Connector 9 DisplayPort Monitor Co[...]

Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components Figure 1 -5 Rear Panel Components Table 1-4 Rear Panel Comp onents 1 RJ-45 Network Connector 7 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 2 Serial Connector 8 VGA Monitor Connector 3 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 4 Power Cord Connector 10 Line-Out Connector for power ed audio device[...]

Media Card Reader Components The media card reader is an opti o nal device available o n some models on ly. Refer to the fo llowing illustration and table to identify th e media card reader comp onents. Figure 1 -6 Media Card Reader Components Table 1-5 Media Card Reader Components No. Slot Media 1 xD ● xD-Picture Card (x D) 2 MicroSD ● MicroSD[...]

Keyboard Figure 1 -7 Keyboard C omponents Table 1-6 Keyb oard Components 1 Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the so ftware application be ing used. 2 Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 3 Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and ke yboard settings (Num Lock, C aps L[...]

Using the Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows opera ting system. Refer to Keyboard on page 7 to identify the Window s Logo key. Table 1-7 Windows Logo Key Functions The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Micr osoft Win[...]

Table 1-7 Windows Logo Key Functions (continued) Windows Logo Key + right arr ow Snaps the window to the right side of the screen Windows Logo Key + down arrow Minimizes the window Windows Logo Key + Shift + up arrow Stretches the window to the top and bottom of the screen Windows Logo Key + Shift + left arro w or right arrow Moves a window from on[...]

Figure 1 -9 Small Form Factor Serial Nu mber and Product ID L ocation 10 Chapter 1 Product Features[...]

2 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The computer include s features that make it easy to upgrade a nd service. No tools are neede d for most of the installa tion procedur es described in this chapter. Warnings and Cautions Before perfo rming upgrades be sure to carefull y read all of the applicable instructions, caut ions, a[...]

Removing the Computer Access Panel To access internal components, yo u must remove the access panel: 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly through the ope rating system, then turn [...]

Replacing the Computer Access Panel 1. Slide the lip on the front end of th e access panel under the lip on the fro nt of the chassis (1) then press the back en d of the access pa nel onto the un it (2). Figure 2-2 Replacing th e Computer Access Panel 2. Ensure that the panel is completely closed (1) and tighten the two thumbscrews that secu re the[...]

Removing the Front Bezel 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly through the ope rating system, then turn off any external devices. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the p ower outle[...]

2. To remove a bezel blank, push the two retaining tabs that hold the be zel blank in place towards the outer right edge of the bezel (1) and slide th e bezel blank back an d to the right to remove it (2). Figure 2-5 Removing a Bezel Blank Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the left side of the bezel into the rectang ular holes on [...]

System Board Connections Refer to the following illustrations and tables to identify the system board conn ectors for your model. Figure 2 -7 System Board Connections Table 2-1 System Board Conne ctions No. System Board Connec tor System Board Label Color Component 1 DIMM4 (Channel A) DIMM4 white Memory Module 2 DIMM3 (Channel A) DIMM3 black Memory[...]

Table 2-1 System Board Connections (continue d) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Label Color Component 18 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP2 black Exp ansion Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Exp ansion Card 20 PCI P CI1 white Expansion Card Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 3 syn chrono us dynamic random acc[...]

The system will au tomatically operate i n single channel mode, d ual channel mode, or flex mode, depending on how the DIMMs are i nstalled. ● The system will operate in singl e channel mode if the DIMM so ckets are populated in one channel on ly. ● The system will operat e in a higher-performing dual channel mode if th e total memory capacity [...]

5. Remove the computer access pa nel. WARNING ! To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to co ol before touching . 6. Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert th e memory module into the socket (2). Figure 2-8 Installing a DIMM NOTE: A memory module can be installe d in on ly on[...]

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The computer has on e PCI expansion slot, two PCI Express x 1 expansion slots, and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot. NOTE: You can install a PCI Exp ress x1, x4, x8, or x16 ex pansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot. To remove, replace, or add an expansion card: 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices t[...]

8. Before installing an expansion ca rd, remove the expansion slot co ver or the existing expansion card. NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion ca rd, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expans ion card. a. If you are installing an expan sion card in a vacant socke t, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover o n the back of [...]

b. If you are re moving a standard PCI card or PC I Express x1 card, hold the card at ea ch end, and carefully rock it back a nd forth until th e connectors pull fre e from the socket. Pull the expansion card straigh t up from the socket t hen away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame. Be sure not to scrape the card a[...]

10. If you are not installing a new expansio n card, in stall an expansion slot cover to clo se the open slot. CAUTION: After removing an expa nsion card, you must re place it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper coo ling of internal compon ents during operation. 11. To install a new expa nsion card, hold the card just above the expan[...]

14. Replace the compu ter access panel. 15. Reconnect th e power cord and turn on th e computer. 16. Lock any security d evices that were disengaged when the acce ss panel was removed. 17. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Drive Positions Figure 2 -15 Drive Positions Table 2-2 Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch drive ba ys for opti onal drives ([...]

Installing and Removing Drives When installing drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive mu st be connecte d to the dark blue primary SAT A connector on the system board labeled SATA0. If you are adding a second hard dri ve, connect it to the white connector on th e system board labeled SATA1. ● Connect the fir[...]

No. Guide Screw Device 1 Black M3 Metric Screws All Drives (except hard drives) 2 Silver and Blue 6-32 Isolation Mounting Screws Secondary Hard Drive CAUTION: To prevent loss of wo rk and damage to th e computer or drive: If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplu g the power [...]

Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-in ch Drive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media sho uld be taken out of a drive b efore removing the drive from the computer. 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off t[...]

b. If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the U SB cable from the system board. Figure 2-18 Disconnecting the Media Ca rd Reader USB Cable 7. A latch drive bracket with release tabs secures th e drives in the d rive bay. Lift the release tab on the latch drive bra cket (1) for the dr ive you want to remove , then slide the drive fr om [...]

Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5- inch Drive into a Drive Bay 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly through the ope rating system, then turn off any external devices. 4. Disconnect th[...]

8. Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until the drive sna ps into place. Figure 2-21 Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage 9. Connect the power and d ata cables to the driv e as indicated in the following illustrations. a. If you are installing an optica l drive, connect the power cable [...]

b. If your are installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable to the USB system board connector labeled MEDIA. Figure 2-23 Connecting the Media Card Re ader USB Cable 10. If installing a new drive, conn ect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector. NOTE: If you are installing a new SATA optical drive, conn[...]

Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay NOTE: Before you remove the ol d hard drive, be sur e to back up the d ata from the old h ard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, [...]

7. Release the drive by pulling the re lease tab away from the drive (1) and slid ing the drive out of the bay (2). Figure 2-25 Removing a Hard Drive 8. Remove the four guide screws (t wo on each side) from the old dr ive. You will need these screws to install a new drive . Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay NOTE: The system does no[...]

6. Install guide screws on the sides of the drive. If you are installing a 2.5-inch drive, you must install the drive in an adapter bracket. NOTE: The hard drive uses 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws. Fo ur extra guide screws are installed on the e xterior of the hard drive ba ys. The HP-sup plied isolation mounting guid e screws are silver and[...]

◦ Secure the drive to the bay ad apter bracket by installing fo ur black M3 adapter bracket screws through the sides of the brac ket into the dri ve. Figure 2-28 Securing the D rive in the Adapter Brac ket ◦ Install four 6-32 silver and bl ue isolation mounting guide screws in the a dapter bracket (two on each side of the bracket). Figure 2-29 [...]

7. Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until the drive sna ps into place. The bottom bay is for the primary hard d rive. The upper bay is for an optional secondary h ard drive. Figure 2-30 Sliding a Hard Drive into the Drive Bay 8. Connect the power ca ble (1) and data cable (2) to the ba [...]

12. Reconnect the p ower cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer. 13. Lock any security d evices that were disengaged when the acce ss panel was removed. Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the follo wing pages can be used to secure the computer. Cable Lock Figure 2 -32 Installing a Cable Lock Padlo[...]

HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Figure 2-34 Securing the Cable to a Fixe d Object 2. Insert the Cable lock into the Ca ble lock slot on the back of the mon itor and secure the lock to the monitor by inse rting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 9[...]

3. Slide the security cable throu gh the hole in the Cable lock on the rear of the moni tor. Figure 2-36 Securing the Monitor 4. Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure ot her peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the b racket (1) and inserting the security cable through one of th e two holes in the bracket (2). U[...]

5. Thread the keyb oard and mouse cabl es through the compu ter chassis lock. Figure 2-38 Thre ading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 6. Screw the lock to the chassis in the th umbscre w hole using the scr ew provided. Figure 2-39 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis 40 Chapter 2 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades[...]

7. Insert the plug end of the secu rity cable into the l ock (1) and push the button in (2) to engage the lock. Use the key provided to disengage the lock. Figure 2-40 Engaging the Lock 8. When complete, all de vices in your workstation will be secured. Figure 2-41 Secured Workstation Installing a Security Lock 41[...]

Front Bezel Security The front bezel can be lock ed in place by installing a security screw provided by HP. To install the security screw: 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly thr[...]

8. Install the screw through the inte rior of the front of the chassis into the fro nt bezel. The screw hole is located toward the middle of th e right ed ge of the chassis between the hard drive bay a nd speaker. Figure 2-43 Installing the Front Bezel Securi ty Screw 9. Replace the access pane l. 10. Reconnect th e power cord and turn on th e comp[...]

3 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The computer include s features that make it easy to upgrade a nd service. No tools are neede d for most of the installa tion procedur es described in this chapter. Warnings and Cautions Before perfo rming upgrades be sure to carefull y read all of the applicable instructions, caut[...]

Removing the Computer Access Panel To access internal components, yo u must remove the access panel: 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly through the ope rating system, then turn [...]

Replacing the Computer Access Panel Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) the n press the back end of the access panel on to the unit so that it lock s into place (2). Figure 3 -2 Replacing th e Computer Access Panel 46 Chapter 3 Small Fo rm Fa ctor (SFF) Hard ware Upgr ades[...]

Removing the Front Bezel 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly through the ope rating system, then turn off any external devices. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the p ower outle[...]

2. To remove a bezel blank, push the two retaining tabs that hold the be zel blank in place towards the outer right edge of the bezel (1) and slide th e bezel blank back an d to the right to remove it (2). Figure 3-4 Removing a Bezel Blank Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular h oles o[...]

Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration The Small Form Factor co mputer can be used in a to wer orientation with an op tional tower stand that can be purcha sed from HP. 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3.[...]

System Board Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to id entify the system board co nnectors for your model. Figure 3 -7 System Board Connections Table 3-1 System Board Conne ctions No. System Board Connec tor System Board Label Color Component 1 DIMM4 (Channel A) DIMM4 white Memory Module 2 DIMM3 (Channel A) DIMM3 black Memory [...]

Table 3-1 System Board Connections (continue d) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Label Color Component 18 PCI Express x1 X4PCIEXP black Expansion Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Exp ansion Card 20 PCI P CI white Expansion Car d Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 3 syn chrono us dynamic random acces[...]

The system will au tomatically operate i n single channel mode, d ual channel mode, or flex mode, depending on how the DIMMs are i nstalled. ● The system will operate in singl e channel mode if the DIMM so ckets are populated in one channel on ly. ● The system will operat e in a higher-performing dual channel mode if th e total memory capacity [...]

6. Remove the computer access pa nel. WARNING ! To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to co ol before touching . 7. Rotate up the internal drive bay housing to access the memory module sockets on the system board. Figure 3-8 Rotating the Drive Cage Up Installing Additiona l Memory 53[...]

8. Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert th e memory module into the socket (2). Figure 3-9 Installing a DIMM NOTE: A memory module can be installe d in only one way. Match the notch on the modu le with the tab on the memory socket. Populate the black DIMM sockets before the white DIMM sockets. For maximum performance, popu [...]

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The computer has on e PCI expansion slot, two PCI Express x 1 expansion slots, and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot. NOTE: The PCI and PCI Express slo ts support only low profile cards. You can install a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x1 6 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot. To remove, replace, or add [...]

9. Before installing an expansion ca rd, remove the expansion slot co ver or the existing expansion card. NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion ca rd, disconnect any cables that may b e attached to the expans ion card. a. If you are installing an expan sion card in a vacant socke t, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover o n the back of[...]

c. If you are remo ving a PCI Express x16 card, pull th e retention arm on the back of the expansion socke t away from the card and ca refully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket then away from th e inside of the chassi s to re le ase it from the chassis fr[...]

12. To install a new expa nsion card, hold the card just above the expan sion socket on the system board then mo ve the card toward the rear of the chassi s (1) so that the b racket on the card is aligned with th e open slot on the rear of the chassis. Press the card straight down into the expansion socket on the system board (2). Figure 3-14 Insta[...]

18. Lock any security d evices that were disengaged when the acce ss panel was removed. 19. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Drive Positions Figure 3 -16 Drive Positions Table 3-2 Drive Positions 1 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay 2 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drives (media card reade r shown) 3 5.25-inch drive bay for optional drives (o[...]

Installing and Removing Drives When installing drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive mu st be connecte d to the dark blue primary SAT A connector on the system board labeled SATA0. If you are adding a second hard dri ve, connect it to the white connector on th e system board labeled SATA1. ● Connect a SATA [...]

CAUTION: To prevent loss of wo rk and damage to th e computer or drive: If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer, and unplu g the power cord. Do not remove a drive whi le the computer is on or in sta ndby mode. Before hand ling a drive, ensure that you are dischar g ed of static electr[...]

Removing a 5.25-inch D rive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media sho uld be taken out of a drive b efore removing the drive from the computer. 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter[...]

8. If removing an opti cal drive, disconnect the po wer ca ble (1) and data cable (2) from the rear of the optical drive. CAUTION: When removing the cabl es, pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable. Figure 3-19 Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables 9. Rotate the drive ca ge back down to its normal po siti[...]

10. Press down on the gre en drive retainer button locate d on the left side of th e drive to disengage the drive from the drive cage (1). While pressing the drive re tainer butt on, slide the drive back until it stops, then lift it up and out of the drive cage (2). Figure 3-21 Removing the 5.25-inch Drive Installing a 5.25-inch Dr ive into a Drive[...]

8. Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. HP has provided four extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassi s, under the front beze l. The M3 metric guide screws are bla ck. Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 60 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location. NOTE:[...]

10. Rotate the drive cage to its upri ght position. Figure 3-24 Ro tating th e Drive Ca ge Up 11. Connect the SATA data cable to the white SATA system board connector labeled SATA2. 12. Route the data cable throug h the cable guides. CAUTION: There are two cable guides th at keep th e data ca ble from being pin ched by the drive cage when ra ising [...]

14. Rotate the drive cage back down to its norma l position. CAUTION: Be careful not to pin ch any cables or wire s when rota ting the dri ve cage down. Figure 3-26 Ro tating th e Drive Ca ge Down 15. Replace the fron t bezel (if removed) and access pane l. 16. If the compu ter was on a stand, repl ace the stand. 17. Reconnect th e power cord and t[...]

2. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board as indicate d in the followi ng illustration. Figure 3-27 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cab le 3. Press down on the green drive retainer button loca te d on th e left side of the drive to d[...]

Installing a 3.5-inch Dr ive into a Drive Bay The 3.5-inch bay is lo cated underne ath the 5.25-inch drive. To insta ll a drive into the 3.5-i nch bay: NOTE: Install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place. HP has provided extra gu ide screws for the drive bays (four 6-3 2 standard screws and fo u[...]

5. Connect the appropria te drive cables: a. If installing a second hard drive, co nnect the power cable (1 ) and data cab le (2) to the rear of the drive and connect the ot her end of the data cable to the white connector on the system board labeled SATA1. Figure 3-31 Connecting the Se condary Hard Drive Power Cable a nd Data Cable b. If installin[...]

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive NOTE: Before you remove the ol d hard drive, be sur e to back up the d ata from the old h ard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located under the power supply. To remo ve and replace the hard drive: 1. Remove/disengag[...]

8. Rotate the power su pply to its upright position. The hard drive is lo cated beneath the power supply. Figure 3-34 Raising the Power Supply 9. Disconnect the power cable (1) a nd data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive. Figure 3-35 Disconnecti ng the Hard Drive Cables 72 Chapter 3 Small Fo rm Fa ctor (SFF) Hard ware Upgr ades[...]

10. Press down on the green rele ase latch next to the hard drive (1). Wh ile holding the latch down, slide the dr ive forward until it stops, then lift the drive up and o ut of the bay (2). Figure 3-36 Removing the Hard Drive 11. To install a hard drive, you must tran sfer th e silver and blue isolat ion mounting guide screws from the ol d hard dr[...]

12. Align the guide screws with the slots on the cha ssis drive cage, p ress the hard dr ive down int o the bay, then slide it back until it stops and locks in place. Figure 3-38 Installing the Hard Drive 13. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive. NOTE: If the system has only one SAT A hard drive, the data cab[...]

Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the follo wing pages can be used to secure the computer. Cable Lock Figure 3 -40 Installing a Cable Lock Padlock Figure 3 -41 Installing a Padlock Installing a Security Lock 75[...]

HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Figure 3-42 Securing the Cable to a Fixe d Object 2. Insert the Cable lock into the Ca ble lock slot on the back of the mon itor and secure the lock to the monitor by inse rting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 9[...]

3. Slide the security cable throu gh the hole in the Cable lock on the rear of the moni tor. Figure 3-44 Securing the Monitor 4. Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure ot her peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the b racket (1) and inserting the security cable through one of th e two holes in the bracket (2). U[...]

5. Thread the keyb oard and mouse cabl es through the compu ter chassis lock. Figure 3-46 Thre ading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 6. Screw the lock to the chassis in the th umbscre w hole using the scr ew provided. Figure 3-47 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis 78 Chapter 3 Small Fo rm Fa ctor (SFF) Hard ware Upgr ades[...]

7. Insert the plug end of the secu rity cable into the l ock (1) and push the button in (2) to engage the lock. Use the key provided to disengage the lock. Figure 3-48 Engaging the Lock 8. When complete, all de vices in your workstation will be secured. Figure 3-49 Secured Workstation Installing a Security Lock 79[...]

Front Bezel Security The front bezel can be lock ed in place by installing a security screw provided by HP. To install the security screw: 1. Remove/disengage an y security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. Remove all removable m edia, such as compact discs o r USB flash drives, from the computer. 3. Turn off the compu ter properly thr[...]

9. Install the security screw next to the midd le front bezel release tab to secure th e front bezel in place. Figure 3-51 Installing the Front Bezel Securi ty Screw 10. Replace the access pa nel. 11. If the compu ter was on a stand, repl ace the stand. 12. Reconnect th e power cord and turn on th e computer. 13. Lock any security d evices that wer[...]

A Battery Replacement The battery that comes with the comp uter provides power to th e real-time clock. When repla cing the battery, use a b attery equivale nt to the battery or iginally installed in t he computer. The co mputer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. WARNING! The computer con tains an internal lithium manganese di oxide bat[...]

7. Depending on the type of battery holder on the system board, comp lete the following instructions to replace the b attery. Type 1 a. Lift the batter y out of its ho lder. Figure A-1 Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 1) b. Slide the replaceme nt battery into position, po sitive side up. The b attery holder automatically secures the battery in th[...]

b. Insert the new battery and position the clip b ack into place. Figure A-3 Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 3) NOTE: Afte r the battery ha s been replace d, use the following steps to complete this procedure. 8. Replace the computer access p anel. 9. Plug in the comput er and turn on power to the computer. 10. Reset th e date and time, your pas[...]

B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive Some models are equ ipped with a Removable SAT A Hard Drive Enclos ure in the 5.25-inch i nternal drive bay. The hard dr ive is housed in a carr ier that can be quickly a nd easily removed from th e drive bay. To remove and replace a drive in the carrier: NOTE: Before you remove the ol d[...]

3. Remove the adhesive strip that secures the thermal sensor to the top of the ha rd drive (1) and move the thermal se nsor away from the ca rrier (2). Figure B-2 Removi ng the Therma l Sensor 4. Remove the four screws from the bot tom of the hard drive ca rrier. Figure B-3 Remo ving the Se curity Screws 86 Appendix B Removing and Rep lacing a Remo[...]

5. Slide the hard drive back to disconnect it from the carr ier then l ift it up a nd out of the carri er. Figure B-4 Re moving the Ha rd Drive 6. Place the new hard drive in the carrier th en slide th e hard drive back so th at it seats in the SATA connector on the carri er's circuit board. Be sure the connector on the hard drive is pressed a[...]

7. Replace the four screws in the bottom of the carrier to hold the drive securely in place. Figure B-6 Replacing the Security Screws 8. Place the thermal sensor o n top of the hard drive in a p osition that does not cover the label (1) and attach the therma l sensor to the top of the hard drive with the adhesive strip (2). Figure B-7 Replacing the[...]

9. Slide the cover on the carrier (1) and replace the scre w on the rear of the carrie r to secure the cover in place (2). Figure B-8 Replacing the Carrier Co ver 10. Slide the hard drive carrier into the en closure on the computer and lock it with the key provided . NOTE: The carrier must be locked for powe r to be supplied to th e hard drive. 89[...]

C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock NOTE: The Smart Cover Lock is an optional fea ture included on so me models only. The Smart Cover Lock is a software-controllable cover lock, controlled by the setup password. This lock prevents una uthorized access to the in ternal compo nents. The computer ships wi th the Smart Cover Lock in the unl ocked position[...]

4. Disconnect the power cord from the p ower outlet and disconnect any externa l devices. CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on sta te, voltag e is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an acti ve AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cor d to avoid damage to the internal compon ents of the compu ter. 5. Use the [...]

D Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static ele ctricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may red uce the l ife ex pectancy of the device. Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage, o bserve the following precaution s: ● Avoid hand contact by[...]

E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Follow these guideli nes to properly set up and care for the computer and mon itor: ● Keep the computer away from excessive moisture , direct sunlight, and e xtremes of heat and cold. ● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level su[...]

Optical Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the followi ng guidelines while operatin g or cleaning the optical drive. Operation ● Do not move the d rive during operation . This may cause it to malfun ction during reading. ● Avoid exposi ng the drive to sudd en changes in te mperature, as condensation may form inside the unit. If the temp eratu[...]

Index A access panel locking and unlocking 90 MT removal 12 MT replacement 13 SFF removal 45 SFF replacement 46 B battery replacement 82 C computer operating gu idelines 93 D DIMMs. See memory drives MT cable connections 25 MT installation 25 MT locations 24 SFF cable conn ections 60 SFF installation 60 SFF locations 59 E electrostat ic discharge, [...]

MT front bezel 14 MT hard drive 32 MT media card read er 27 MT optical drive 27 SFF bezel blanks 47 SFF computer access panel 45 SFF expansion card 55 SFF expansion slot cover 56 SFF front bezel 47 SFF hard drive 71 SFF media card rea der 67 SFF optical drive 62 Smart Cover Lock 90 S security MT front bezel 42 MT HP Business PC Security Lock 38 MT [...]