HP (Hewlett-Packard) dx5150 Microtower manual

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    H ardware Refere nc e G u id e HP Bu sines s Deskt ops dx515 0 Mi c r oto w er model Doc ument P art Number : 3 7 40 5 6 -002 February 200 5 This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model.[...]

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    © Copyright 2004 He wlett-Packard De velopment Compan y , L.P . The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and W indo ws are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompan ying such p[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om ii i Cont ent s 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Rear Panel Compone[...]

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    iv www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Cont ent s A Specifications B Battery Replacement C Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 D Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 1– 1 1 Product Features St an dar d Con fig ur atio n F eat ur es The HP dx5150 Microto wer features may v ary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardw are and software installed in the computer , run the Diagnostics for Windo ws utility . Instructions for using this utility are[...]

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    1–2 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Pr oduct F eatures Fr ont P anel Com ponents Dri ve conf iguration may v ary b y model. Front P anel Components 1 Optical Dr i v es (CD-R OM, CD-R/R W , DV D- RO M, DV D - R/ RW , or CD-R W/D VD Combo Dr iv e) 7 Optical Dr i v e E jec t Buttons 2 Optical Dr i v e Ac ti v ity Lights 8 Po w e r B u t t [...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 1– 3 Produ ct F eatures Rear P ane l Co mpon en ts Rear P anel Co mpo nen ts 1 P ower Cord Con ne ctor 8 l P arallel C onnector 2 V oltage Select S w itc h 9 c Monitor Co nnector 3 b P S/2 Mouse C onnector - Y Headphone/Line- Out Connector 4 a PS / 2 Keyb o ar d Co n n e ct o r q j Line-In Audio C[...]

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    1–4 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Pr oduct F eatures Stand ard K e yboard Compon ents 1 F uncti on K ey s P erfor m spec ial f uncti ons, depending on the so ftwar e applicati on being us ed . 2 E diting K ey s Include the f ollo w ing: Insert, Home, P age Up, Delete, End, and Pag e Down. 3 Statu s Lights Indicate the s tatus of the c[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 1– 5 Produ ct F eatures Option al HP Modular K ey board If the computer kit includes an HP Modular K eyboard, refer to the HP Modular K eyboard User Guide on the Documentation CD for component identification and setup information. Spec ial Mouse Func tions Most software applications support the us[...]

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    1–6 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Pr oduct F eatures[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2– 1 2 Har dw ar e Up gr ade s Ser viceabilit y Features This computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter . W arning s and C autions Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read a[...]

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    2–2 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Remo ving t he C omp uter Acces s P anel and Fr ont Bezel T o remove the computer access panel: 1. T urn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn of f any e xternal de vices. 2. Disconnect the po wer cord from the po wer outlet 1 and the computer 2 , and dis[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2– 3 Hard ware Upgr ades 3. Loosen the thumbscre w on the rear of the computer 1 , slide the access panel to ward the rear of the computer 2 , then lift it of f. ✎ Y ou may w ant to lay the computer on its side to install internal parts. Be sure the side with the access panel and pull grip is fa[...]

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    2–4 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 4. T o remove the front bezel, press do wn on all three tabs on the left side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel of f the chassis 2 , beginning with the left side then the right side. Remo ving the F r ont Bezel T o reassemble the computer , re verse the abo v e procedure. ✎ P[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2– 5 Hard ware Upgr ades Installin g Additional M emor y The computer comes with double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR-SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). DIM Ms The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry-standard DIMMs. These m[...]

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    2–6 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades DIM M S ock et s The system will automatically operate in single channel mode or a higher-performing dual channel mode, depending on ho w the DIMMs are installed. ■ In single channel mode, always populate the XMM1 sock et first. If you add a second DIMM of a dif ferent memory si[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2– 7 Hard ware Upgr ades There are four DIMM sockets on the system board, with two sock ets per channel. The sockets are labeled XMM1, XMM2, XMM3, and XMM4. Sockets XMM1 and XMM3 operate in memory channel A. Sockets XMM2 and XMM4 operate in memory channel B. DIMM Sock et Locations Item Description[...]

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    2–8 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades In stal ling DDR-S DRA M DIM Ms Ä CAUTION: The memory module sock ets have gold metal contac ts. When upgr ading the memory , it is im portant to use memory modules w ith gold metal contacts t o pre vent corr osion and/or o xi dation r esulting from hav ing incompatible metals in[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2– 9 Hard ware Upgr ades 5. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 , and insert the memory module into the socket 2 . Installing a DIMM ✎ A memory module can be installed in only one way . Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. ✎ If you hav e one preinstalled[...]

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    2–10 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Remo ving or Ins talling an Expansion C ard The computer has four PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate a full-height PCI or PCI Express expansion card up to 9.449 inches (24 cm) in length. ✎ Y ou can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 expansion car[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –1 1 Hard ware Upgr ades 6. Remov e the scre w on the slot cov er retention latch. Re mov ing the Expansion Slot Latc h R etaining Sc r e w[...]

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    2–12 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 7. Remov e the slot cov er retention latch b y pulling it up 1 . 8. Remov e the slot cov er b y sliding the slot cov er up and pulling it to ward the inside of the chassis 2 . Remo ving the Expansion Slot C o ve r[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –1 3 Hard ware Upgr ades 9. Install the expansion card b y carefully holding the card just abov e the expansion slot on the system board, then mo ving the card to ward the rear of the chassis so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis 1 . Gently pres[...]

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    2–14 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 10. Push the expansion slot latch do wn and insert the retaining screw to secure the expansion card in place. Sec ur ing the Expansion Car ds and Slot Cov ers 11. Complete the procedure described in the “Reassembling the Computer” section of this chapter . Remo ving an Expans[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –1 5 Hard ware Upgr ades 4. Remov e the scre w on the slot cov er retention latch and pull the slot cov er retention latch up. 5. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the e xpansion card straight up from the socket 1 [...]

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    2–16 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Repla cin g or Upgradin g a Driv e The computer supports up to six dri ves that may be installed in v arious configurations. This section describes the procedure for replacing or upgrading the storage dri ves. A T orx scre wdri ver is needed to replace the guide scre ws on a dri [...]

  • Page 27

    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –1 7 Hard ware Upgr ades Remo vin g a Driv e ✎ Make sure to back up the data on the old hard dri ve before remo ving it so that you can install the data onto the ne w hard dri ve. 1. T urn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn of f any e xternal de vices. Disconnect t[...]

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    2–18 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Disconnecting the Disk et te Dr i v e Cable s Disconnecting the Har d Dr i v e P o w er 1 and Data 2 Cables[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –1 9 Hard ware Upgr ades 4. A latch dri ve brack et with releas e tabs secures the dri ves in the dri ve bay . Lift the release tab on the latch driv e bracket 1 for the dri ve you w ant to remov e, then slide the dri ve from its dri ve bay 2 . Re mov ing the Dri v es 5. Remov e the four guide s[...]

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    2–20 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Rep l ac i ng a D rive Ä CAUTION: T o pre vent loss o f wor k and damage to the computer or dr ive: ■ If yo u ar e inserting or remo ving a hard dr ive , shut dow n the oper ating s ys tem pr operl y , then turn off the com puter . Do not remo ve a har d dri ve while the compu[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –2 1 Hard ware Upgr ades 1. Install the four guide scre ws (two on each side) that were remov ed from the old dri ve into the ne w driv e. The scre ws help guide the dri ve into its proper position in the bay . Extra guide scre ws are provided on the front of the chassis under the front bezel. ?[...]

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    2–2 2 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 3. Reconnect the po wer and data cabl es to the dri ve as indicated in the follo wing illustrations. Reconnec ting the Optical Dr iv e Cables ✎ Linux systems will also hav e an audio cable to be connected to the optical dri ve.[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –23 Hard ware Upgr ades Reconnec ting the Disk ette Dr i ve C ables Reconnec ting the Har d Dri ve P o w er 1 and Data 2 Cables[...]

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    2–2 4 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 4. If installing a ne w hard dri ve, connect the po wer and data cables to the system board. ✎ If your system has only one hard dr i ve, you must connect the hard dri ve to the connector labeled 0 f irst to avoid an y hard dri v e performance problems. Hard Dr iv e Connec tor [...]

  • Page 35

    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2– 25 Hard ware Upgr ades Configurin g the SA T A H ard Driv e After installing a SA T A hard dri ve, enable the appropriate controller in Computer Setup. 1. T urn on or restart the computer . If you are in Microsoft Windo ws, click Start > Shut Down > Restart . 2. As soon as the computer is[...]

  • Page 36

    2–2 6 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Reassemblin g th e Com puter 1. Position the chassis in the upright position. Insert the two hooks on the right side of the bezel 1 into the rectangular holes on the chassis then rotate the bezel into place so that the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into the slots[...]

  • Page 37

    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om 2 –27 Hard ware Upgr ades 2. Place the side access panel in the proper position on the chassis and slide it into place 1 . Ensure that the hole for the thumbscre w is aligned with the hole in the chassis and tighten the thumbscre w 2 . Replac ing the Side Acce ss P anel[...]

  • Page 38

    2–2 8 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 3. Reconnect the po wer cable to the computer 1 and plug the cable into an electrical outlet 2 . Reconnec ting the P o w er Ca ble 4. Reconnect all peripheral de vices to the computer . Å W ARNIN G: T o reduce the risk o f electr ical shoc k , fir e , or damage to the equipment[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om A– 1 A Spec if ica tions HP dx5 1 50 Mic roto wer Micr ot ow er Di me ns io ns Hei gh t Wid th Depth 14. 5 in 6.88 in 16. 5 in 36. 8 c m 17 . 5 cm 42. 0 c m Appro ximat e W eight 2 3 .8 lb 10.8 2 kg T em perature Ran ge Oper ating Nonoperating 50 ° to 9 5 ° F -22 ° to 140 ° F 10 ° to 35 ° C [...]

  • Page 40

    A–2 www .hp .com Hard w are R efere nce Guide Spe cificatio ns Input V oltage Switch Settin g Pow e r S u p p l y 1 1 5 V 23 0 V Oper ating V oltage R ange Rat ed V ol tag e Ran ge Rat ed Line F req uency 90– 132 V AC 100–12 7 V A C 47 – 6 3 H z 180–2 64 V A C 200–2 40 V AC 47 – 6 3 H z ✎ This system utilizes a passive power factor [...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om B– 1 B B at ter y Rep la cement The battery that comes with the computer provides po wer to the real-time clock. When replacing the battery , use a battery equi v alent to the battery originally installed in the computer . The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery . ✎ The lifeti[...]

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    B–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Batter y Replacement Ä CAUTION: St atic elec tri c ity can damage the electr onic co mponents o f the computer or opti onal equipment . Befor e beginning thes e pr ocedure s, ensur e that y ou ar e dischar ged of static elec tri c ity by br ie fl y touching a gr ounded metal obj ect . 1. T urn off the[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om B– 3 Battery Replacement Ty p e 2 a. T o release the battery from its holder , squeeze the metal clamp that extends abo ve one edge of the battery . b . When the battery pops up, lift it out. Re mov ing a Coin Ce ll Battery (T ype 2)[...]

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    B–4 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Batter y Replacement c. T o insert the new battery , slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder’ s lip with the positiv e side up. Push the other edge do wn until the clamp snaps ov er the other edge of the battery . Replac ing a Coin C ell Battery (T ype 2) ✎ After the battery has [...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om C– 1 C Sec urit y Loc k Pro visions Installin g a Securit y Loc k The security locks displayed belo w and on the follo wing page can be used to secure the Microto wer computer . Installing a Ca ble Loc k[...]

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    C–2 www .hp.com Hard ware R ef er ence Guide Security Lock P r ov isions I Installing a P adlock[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om D – 1 D Elec trosta tic Dis c h arge A discharge of static electricity from a f inger or other conductor may damage system boards or other sta tic-sensitiv e de vices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectanc y of the de vice. Pre v enting El ectrosta tic D ama ge T o prev ent electrostat[...]

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    D–2 w ww .hp.com Hard ware R ef er ence Guide Electr ost atic Disc har ge ■ Use heelstraps, toestraps, or boot straps at standing workstations. W ear the straps on both feet when standing on conductiv e floors or dissipating floor mats. ■ Use conducti ve f ield service tools. ■ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipat[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om E– 1 E Com pu ter Operatin g G uidelines , Routine C are and Ship pin g Preparation Com puter O peratin g G uidelines an d Routine C are Follo w these guidelines to properly set up and care for the computer and monitor: ■ K eep the computer aw ay from excessi ve moisture, direct sunlight, and ex[...]

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    E–2 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Computer Ope rating Gui delines, R outine Care and Shipp ing Prepar ation ■ Install or enable po wer management functions of the operating system or other software, including sleep states. ■ T urn off the computer before you do either of the follo wing: ❏ W ipe the exterior of the computer with [...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui d e w w w . hp. c om E– 3 Comput er Oper ating Guidelines , R outine Car e and Shipping Pr epar ation Saf ety If any object or liquid f alls into the dri ve, immediately unplug the computer and hav e it checked b y an authorized HP service pro vider . Shipp ing Preparation Follo w these suggestions when preparing to s[...]

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    E–4 www .hp .com Hard w are R efer ence Guide Computer Ope rating Gui delines, R outine Care and Shipp ing Prepar ation[...]

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    H ardw are Ref ere n ce G ui de w w w . hp. co m I nd ex –1 Ind e x A access panel removing 2–3 replacing 2–27 audio connector 1–3 B backup files 2–16 , 2–24 battery replacement B–1 C CD-R/RW drive installing 2–16 locating 2–16 CD-ROM drive installing 2–16 locating 2–16 components front panel 1–2 rear panel 1–3 computer op[...]

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    Index–2 www .hp .com Hardw ar e R efer ence Guide Index restoring 2–24 headphone jack 1–2 headphone line-out connector 1–3 I installation drives 2–17 , 2–20 expansion card 2–10 installing expansion card 2–11 , 2–13 memory 2–5 K keyboard 1–4 PS/2 port 1–3 L latch drive bracket 2–19 M memory dual channel mode 2–6 installin[...]