HP (Hewlett-Packard) QQ483US manual

HP Compaq Business PC Hardware Reference Guide 8200 Elite Series Convertible Minitower 8200 Elite Series Microtower 8200 Elite Series Small Form Factor 8200 Elite Series Ultra-Slim Desktop 6200 Pro Series Microtower 6200 Pro 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 Conver[...]

Installing Drives ................ ......... .......... ......... ........ ........... ........ ......... .......... ......... ........ .. ............ ......... 37 Installing a 5.25 -inch Drive into a Drive Bay ..... .............. .............. ............. .............. .......... 38 Installing a Ha rd Drive into an Internal Drive Ba y ......[...]

Removing the Computer Access Panel ................ ................ ........... ................ ........... ............... ....... .. 92 Replacing the Computer Acc ess Panel ....... ............ .... ... ........ ............ .......... ......... .......... ........... ..... ... 93 Removing the Front Bezel ............. ......... .......... ....[...]

Installing SODIMMs ....... ........... ............... ........... .......... ................ .......... ............... .......... 14 0 Replacing the Optical Drive ........... .......... ......... ............ .......... ............ .......... ............ ........... .. ........... 142 Removi ng the Optical Driv e .......... .............. ....[...]

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 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertibl e Minitower computer can [...]

Figure 1 -3 Small Form Factor C onfiguration NOTE: The Small Form Factor compute r can also be used in a tower orie ntation. For more information, see Changin g from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 96 in this guide. Figure 1 -4 Ultra-Slim Deskt op Configuration 2 Chapte r 1 Product Features ENWW[...]

Convertible Minitower (CMT) 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 -5 Front Panel Componen ts Table 1-1 Fron t Panel Compon ents 1 5.25-inch Optical Drives 5 Microphone/Headphone Connector 2 5.25-inch Media Card Reader (optional) 6 Power On Light 3 Dua[...]

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 1-2 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 -6 Front Panel Componen ts Table 1-3 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 (optio nal) [...]

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components Drive configuration ma y vary by model. Some mode ls have a bezel blank covering the optical drive bay. Figure 1 -7 Front Panel Componen ts Table 1-4 Fron t Panel Compon ents 1 Optical Drive 5 Microphone/Headphone Conn ector 2 Power On Light 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 3 SD Media Card Reade r [...]

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1 -8 Rear Panel Components Table 1-5 Rear Panel Comp onents 1 Power Cord Conn ector 6 Line-Out Connector for power ed audio devices (green) 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (pur ple) 7 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 3 VGA Monitor Connector 8 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 4 DisplayPort Monitor Connect[...]

Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1 -9 Rear Panel Components Table 1-6 Rear Panel Comp onents 1 Power Cord Connector 6 Line-Out Con nector for powered 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 C[...]

Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components Figure 1 -10 Rear Panel Components 1 RJ-45 Network Connector 6 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 2 Serial Connector 7 VGA Monitor Connector 3 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 8 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 4 Power Cord Connector 9 Line-Out Con nector for powered audio devices (green) 5 Universal Serial Bus [...]

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1 -11 Rear Panel Components Table 1-7 Rear Panel Comp onents 1 Line-Out Connector for powere d audio devices ( green) 6 Power Cord Connector 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (pur ple) 7 TV Tuner (optional) 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports 8 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 4 DisplayPort Monitor Connec[...]

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 -12 Media Card Reader Compo nents Table 1-8 Media Card Reader Components No. Slot Media 1 xD ● xD-Picture Card (x D) 2 MicroSD ● Micro[...]

Keyboard Figure 1 -13 Keyboard Components Table 1-9 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 12 to identify the Windows Logo key. Table 1-10 Window s Logo Key Function s The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP, Micr osoft [...]

Table 1-10 Window s Logo Key Function s (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[...]

Figure 1 -15 Microtower Serial Number and Product ID Location Figure 1 -16 Small Form Factor Serial Number and Product ID L ocation ENWW Serial Number Location 15[...]

Figure 1 -17 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Serial Nu mber and Product ID Location 16 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW[...]

2 Convertible Minitower (CMT) 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, [...]

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 2 -2 Replacing th e Computer Access Panel ENWW Replacing the Comput er Access Panel 19[...]

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[...]

Removing Bezel Blanks On some models, th ere are bezel blanks covering the 5.25-inch drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank: 1. Remove the access pan el and front bezel. 2. Gently pull the subpane l, with the bezel blanks secu red in it, away from the f ront bezel, then remove the desired bezel blank. [...]

Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular h oles on the chassis (1) then rotate the to p side of the bezel on to the chassis (2) and snap it into place. Figure 2 -5 Replacing the Front Bezel 22 Chapter 2 Convertibl e Minito wer (CMT) Hard ware Upgrades ENWW[...]

System Board Connections Refer to the following illustration and tabl e to identify the sys tem board connectors. Figure 2 -6 System Board Connections Table 2-1 System Board Conne ctions No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 1 PCI P CI3 white Expansion Card 2 PCI P CI2 white Expansion Card 3 PCI P CI1 white Expansion Card [...]

Table 2-1 System Board Connections (continue d) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 17 USB MEDIA2 black USB Device, such as a Media Card Reader 18 SATA 2.0 SATA2 white 3rd Hard Dr ive, or 1st Optical Drive if no 3rd Hard Drive 19 SATA 3.0 SATA0 dark blue 1st Hard Drive 20 SATA 3.0 SATA1 light blue 2nd Hard Drive 21 SATA [...]

In addition, the computer su pports: ● 512-Mbit, 1-Gbit, and 2-G bit non-ECC memory technologie s ● single-sided and double-sided DIMMs ● DIMMs constructed with x8 and x1 6 DDR device s; DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported NOTE: The system will not operate properly i f you install unsuppo rted DIMMs. Populating DIMM Sockets Ther[...]

Installing DIMMs CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord an d wa it approximately 30 second s for the power to drain before a dding or removing memory module s. Re gardless of the p ower-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as th e computer is plug ged into an active AC outlet. Adding or removin g memory modules wh[...]

6. Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert th e memory module into the socket (2). Figure 2-7 Installing a DIMM NOTE: A memory module can be installed in on ly one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. Populate the black DIMM sockets before the white DIMM sockets. For maximum performance, popula[...]

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The computer ha s three standard full-h eight PCI ex pansion slots, one PCI Express x1 e xpansion slot, one PCI Express x16 expans ion slot, and one PCI Ex press x16 expansion slot that i s downshifted to a x4 slot. NOTE: You can install a PC I Express x1, x8, or x1 6 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 sl[...]

NOTE: Before removing an insta lled expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expans ion card. a. If you are installing an expan sion card i n a vacant socke t, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover o n the back of the chassi s. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot. Figure 2-9 Removin g an Expansion Sl[...]

c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the rete ntion arm on the back of the expansion socke t away from the card and ca refully rock the card back and forth until the connector s pull fre e from the s ocket. Li ft the card straight u p to remove it. Be sure not to scrape the card a gainst other compo nents. Figure 2-11 Removing a PCI [...]

11. To install a new expa nsion card, slide the bracket on the en d of the card down into the slot on the back of the chassis and press the card down firmly into the socket on t he system board. Figure 2-12 Installing an Expansion Card NOTE: When installing an expansion card, pr ess firmly on the card so that the whole connector se ats proper ly in[...]

Drive Positions Figure 2 -13 Drive Positions (Minitower Configuration Shown) Table 2-2 Drive Positions 1 Three 5.25-inch drive bays for optional drive s (optical drives and media card reader shown) 2 Three 3.5-inch internal har d drive bays NOTE: The drive configuration on your computer may be di fferent than the drive configuration shown above. Th[...]

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removin g 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 properly th[...]

● If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the U SB cable from the syst em board. Figure 2-15 Disconnecting the Media Ca rd Reader USB Cable ● If you are removing a hard drive, disconnect the power cab le (1) and d ata cable (2) from the back of the drive. Figure 2-16 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Ca bles 34 Chapter 2 Convertibl e Min[...]

7. Remove the drive fr om the drive bay as follows: ● To remove a 5.25-i nch drive in the deskto p configuration, press down on the yellow drivelock mechanism (1) an d slide the drive fro m the drive bay (2). CAUTION: When the yellow drivelock is p ressed, a ll the 5.2 5-inch drives are released so do not tilt the unit and al low the drives to fa[...]

● To remove a hard drive from on e of the two lower internal hard drive ba ys, pull up on the green hard drive drivelock m echanism (1) for th at drive and slide the drive from the drive bay (2). Figure 2-19 Removing a Hard Dr ive from the Lower Tw o Bays ● To remove a hard drive from the upper in te rnal hard drive bay, remove the screw on the[...]

Installing Drives When installing drives, follow these guidelines: ● The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive mu st be conn ected to the dark blue SATA co nnector on the system board labeled SATA0. If you are addi ng a second hard drive, connect it to the light blue SATA1 connector. ● Connect the first SATA optical drive to the white SATA conne[...]

No. Guide Screw Device 1 Black M3 Metric Screws 5.25-inch Drives 2 Silver 6-32 Standard Screws 3.5-inch Hard Drive in the Top Drive Bay (Bay 4) 3 Silver and Blue 6-32 Isolation Moun ting Scr ews 3.5-inch Hard Drives in the Middle and Bottom Drive Bays (Bays 5 and 6) CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the compu ter or drive: If you are i[...]

7. Install four M3 metric guide scr ews in the lowe r holes on each side of the d rive (1). HP has provided four extra M3 metric guide screws on the 5.25-inc h drive bracket under the access panel. The M3 metri c guide screws are black. Refer to Installing Drives on page 37 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location. NOTE: Whe[...]

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 (1) and dat a cable (2) to the back of the drive. NOTE: The power cable for the optical drives is a two- headed cable th at is routed from the system board to th e rear of the optical d[...]

11. Replace the front beze l and computer access panel. 12. Reconnect the power cord an d turn on the compute r. 13. Lock any security devices that were disengag ed when the computer a ccess panel was removed. Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay NOTE: The system does not support Parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives. Before yo u remove the[...]

● If you are installing a 2.5-inch hard drive into either of the lower two bays (bays 5 and 6), do the following: ◦ 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 2-26 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws i n the 2.5-inch Adapter Bracket ◦ Install the [...]

◦ Hold the drive and bracke t firmly together and turn the assembly over. Install fo ur M3 screws to secure the drive to the bracket. Figure 2-28 Securing the D rive in the Adapter Brac ket ● If you are installing the drive in the upper bay (bay 4), install thre e standard 6- 32 silver guide screws (two on th e right side and one on the left si[...]

CAUTION: Ma ke sure the guide screws line up with the gui de slots in the d rive cage. The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive in to the drive bay may result in damage to the drive. ● If you are installing a hard dr ive into one of the lower two bays (bays 5 and 6), slide the hard drive into the drive b ay until it locks. The drive[...]

8. Connect the power ca ble (1) and data ca ble (2) to the rear of the hard drive. NOTE: The power cable for the hard drives is a th ree-headed ca ble that is routed from the system board to the rear of the hard drive bays. Figure 2-32 Co nnecting the Power Cable and Data Cable to a SATA Hard Drive 9. Connect the oppo site end of the data cabl e to[...]

8. To release the drive s from the 5.25 -inch drive ba y, lift the release tab on the green latch drive bracket for the drive (1). While l ifting the rele ase tab, slid e the drive from its drive b ay (2). Repeat this step for each 5.25-inch drive. Figure 2-33 Releasing the 5.25-inch Driv es from the Drive Bays (Minitow er) 9. Gently slide the driv[...]

CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when y ou pull it away from th e front bezel . Pulling the subpanel away at a n angle could damag e the pins that a lign it within the front beze l. 12. Reposition the bezel blanks within the subpanel in the proper orientation for the d esktop configuration. 13. Reposition the sub panel (rotate it 90º) with the [...]

8. To release the drive s from the 5.25 -inch drive bay, press down on the sh ort yellow drivelock as shown (1). While pres sing the drive lock, pull the drives out of th e drive bay (2). Figure 2-36 Releasing the 5.25-inch Driv es from the Drive Bays (Des ktop) 9. Gently slide the drive into the u ppermost avai lable bay until it snaps into p lace[...]

12. Reposition the bezel blanks within the subpanel in the proper orientation for the min itower configuration. 13. Reposition the sub panel (rotate it 90º) with the logo at the bottom, the n snap it back into the bezel. Figure 2-38 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitow er Configurat ion 14. Replace the front beze l and computer access panel. 15. R[...]

Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the computer. HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Figure 2 -39 Installing a Cable Lock Padlock Figure 2 -40 Installing a Padlock 50 Chapter 2 Convertibl e Minito wer (CMT) Hard ware Upgrades ENWW[...]

HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Figure 2-41 Securing the Cable to a Fixe d Object 2. Insert the Kensing ton lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back o f the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rea r of the lock and rota tin[...]

3. Slide the security cable throu gh the hole in t he Kensington lock on th e rear of the monitor. Figure 2-43 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 [...]

5. Thread the keyb oard and mouse cabl es through the compu ter chassis lock. Figure 2-45 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 2-46 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis ENWW Installing a Security Lock 53[...]

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 2-47 Engaging the Lock 8. When complete, all de vices in your workstation will be secured. Figure 2-48 Secured Workstation 54 Chapter 2 Convertibl e Minito wer (CMT) Hard ware Upgrades EN[...]

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 on the left edge of the chassis next to the top hard drive bay. Figure 2-50 Installing the Front Bezel Securi ty Screw 9. Replace the access pane l. 10. Reconnect the power cord an d turn on the compute r. 11. Lock any security de[...]

3 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 3-2 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[...]

Removing Bezel Blanks On some models, th ere are bezel blanks coverin g the 3.5-inch and 5.25-in ch drive bays that need to be removed befo re installing a drive. To remove a bezel b lank: 1. Remove the access pan el and front bezel. 2. To remove a bezel blank, push the two retaining tabs that hold the be zel blank in place towards the outer right [...]

System Board Connections Refer to the following illustrations and tables to identify the system board conn ectors for your model. Figure 3 -7 8200 Elite Series System Board Conne ctions Table 3-1 8200 Eli te Series System B oard Connectio ns No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 1 DIMM4 (Channel A) DIMM4 white Memory Modul[...]

Table 3-1 8200 Eli te Series System B oard Connections (c ontinued) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 18 PCI Express x16 downsh ifted to a x4 X4PCIE XP white Exp ansio n Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP b lack Expansion Card 20 PCI P CI white Expansio n Card Figure 3 -8 6200 Pro Series System Board Con nections Table [...]

Table 3-2 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections (continue d) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 15 USB MEDIA2 black USB Device, such as a Media Card Reader 16 Hood Sensor HSENSE white Hood Sensor 17 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP1 black Expansion Car d 18 PCI Express x1 X4PCIEXP black Expansion Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PC[...]

NOTE: The system will not operate properly i f you install unsuppo rted DIMMs. Populating DIMM Sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system b oard, with two sockets per ch annel. The sockets are labeled DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, and DIMM4. Sockets DIMM1 and DIMM2 operate in memory channel B. Sockets DIMM3 and DIMM4 operate in memory channe l A. The[...]

4. Disconnect the power cord from the p ower outlet and disconnect any externa l devices. CAUTION: Yo u must disconnect the powe r cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before a dding or removing memo ry modules. Rega rdless of the power-on sta te, voltage is always supplie d to the memory modules as long as the com puter is[...]

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The 8200 Elite computer has one PCI expansio n sl ot, one PCI Express x1 expans ion slot , one PCI Express x16 expansion slot, and o ne PCI Express x16 ex pansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot. The 6200 Pro comp uter has one PCI expansion slot , two PCI Express x1 expansion slots, and one PCI Express[...]

NOTE: Before removing an insta lled expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expans ion card. a. If you are installing an expan sion card i n a vacant socke t, remove the appropriate expansion slot cover o n the back of the chassis. Pul l the slot cover straight up then a way from the inside of the cha ssis. Figure 3-11 Rem[...]

c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the rete ntion 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 fra[...]

11. To install a new expansion card , hold the card just ab ove the expansion socket on the system board then mo ve the card toward the rear of the chassi s so that the bra cket 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. Figure 3-14 Installing an[...]

16. Lock any security devices that we re disengaged when the access pan el was remove d. 17. Reconfigure the computer, if ne cessary. Drive Positions Figure 3 -16 Drive Positions Table 3-3 Drive Positions 1 Two 5.25-inch drive ba ys for opti onal drives (optical d rives shown) 2 One 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drive (media card reader shown) 3 [...]

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 light blue co nnector (8200 Elite models) or the white connector (6200 [...]

drive, you must remove the four silver a nd blue 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and install them in the n ew hard drive. Figure 3 -17 Extra Guide Screw Locations 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:[...]

Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-in ch Drive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removin g 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 th[...]

b. If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the U SB cable from the syst em board. Figure 3-19 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 3-22 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 3-24 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, co n[...]

Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay NOTE: Before you remove th e old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the o ld hard 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, fr[...]

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 3-26 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[...]

NOTE: The hard drive use s 6-32 isolation mounting guide screws. Four extra g uide screws are installed on the exterio r of the hard drive ba ys. The HP-supplied iso lation mounting guide screws are silver and blue. Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 72 for an il lustration of the extra 6-32 isolation mou nting guide screws location. I[...]

◦ Hold the drive and bracke t firmly together and turn the assembly over. Install fo ur M3 screws to secure the drive to the bracket. Figure 3-30 Securing the D rive in the Adapter Brac ket 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 th[...]

8. Connect the power ca ble (1) and data cable (2) to the ba ck of the hard drive. NOTE: The power cable for the hard drives is a two-headed cable that is routed from the system board to the rear of the hard drive bays. Figure 3-32 Connecting the Hard Dr ive Cables 9. If installing a new drive, conn ect the opposite end of the data cable to the app[...]

Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the follo wing pages can be used to secure the computer. HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Figure 3 -33 Installing a Cable Lock Padlock Figure 3 -34 Installing a Padlock 84 Chapter 3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades ENWW[...]

HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Figure 3-35 Securing the Cable to a Fixe d Object 2. Insert the Kensing ton lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back o f the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rea r of the lock and rota tin[...]

3. Slide the security cable throu gh the hole in t he Kensington lock on th e rear of the monitor. Figure 3-37 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 [...]

5. Thread the keyb oard and mouse cabl es through the compu ter chassis lock. Figure 3-39 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 3-40 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis ENWW Installing a Security Lock 87[...]

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 3-41 Engaging the Lock 8. When complete, all de vices in your workstation will be secured. Figure 3-42 Secured Workstation 88 Chapter 3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades ENWW[...]

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 3-44 Installing the Front Bezel Securi ty Screw 9. Replace the access pane l. 10. Reconnect the power cord an d turn on the compu[...]

4 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 4 -2 Replacing th e Computer Access Panel ENWW Replacing the Comput er Access Panel 93[...]

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[...]

Removing Bezel Blanks On some models, th ere are bezel blanks coverin g the 3.5-inch and 5.25-in ch drive bays that need to be removed befo re installing a drive. To remove a bezel b lank: 1. Remove the access pan el and front bezel. 2. To remove a bezel blank, push the two retaining tabs that hold the be zel blank in place towards the outer right [...]

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 4 -7 8200 Elite Series System Board Conne ctions Table 4-1 8200 Eli te Series System B oard Connectio ns No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 1 DIMM4 (Channel A) DIMM4 white Memory Module[...]

Table 4-1 8200 Eli te Series System B oard Connections (c ontinued) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 18 PCI Express x16 downsh ifted to a x4 X4PCIE XP white Exp ansio n Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card 20 PCI P CI white Expansio n Card Figure 4 -8 6200 Pro Series System Board Con nections Table 4[...]

Table 4-2 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections (continue d) No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 15 USB MEDIA2 black USB Device, such as a Media Card Reader 16 Hood Sensor HSENSE white Hood Sensor 17 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP1 bla ck Expansion Card 18 PCI Express x1 X4PCIEXP black Expansion Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PC[...]

NOTE: The system will not operate properly i f you install unsuppo rted DIMMs. Populating DIMM Sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system b oard, with two sockets per ch annel. The sockets are labeled DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, and DIMM4. Sockets DIMM1 and DIMM2 operate in memory channel B. Sockets DIMM3 and DIMM4 operate in memory channe l A. The[...]

4. Disconnect the power cord from the p ower outlet and disconnect any externa l devices. CAUTION: Yo u must disconnect the powe r cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before a dding or removing memo ry modules. Regardless o f the power-on state, voltage is always supp lied to the memory mod ules as long as the computer is [...]

8. Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert th e memory module into the socket (2). Figure 4-10 Installing a DIMM NOTE: A memory module can be installed in o nly one way. Match the notch on the module 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 8200 Elite computer has one PCI expansio n sl ot, one PCI Express x1 expans ion slot , one PCI Express x16 expansion slot, and o ne PCI Express x16 ex pansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot. The 6200 Pro comp uter has one PCI expansion slot , two PCI Express x1 expansion slots, and one PCI Express[...]

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

c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the rete ntion 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 fra[...]

12. To install a new expansion card , hold the card just ab ove the expansion 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 4-15 Insta[...]

18. Lock any security devices that we re disengaged when the access pan el was remove d. 19. Reconfigure the computer, if ne cessary. Drive Positions Figure 4 -17 Drive Positions Table 4-3 Drive Positions 1 3.5-inch internal hard drive bay 2 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drives (media card reader shown) 3 5.25-inch drive bay for optional 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 light blue co nnector (8200 Elite models) or the white connector (6200 [...]

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the compu ter 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 electri[...]

Removing a 5.25-inch D rive from a Drive Bay CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removin g 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: Whe n removing the cables, pull the tab or connector in stead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable. Figure 4-20 Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables 9. Rotate the drive ca ge back down to its normal po sit[...]

10. Press down on the green drive reta iner button locate d on the le ft side of the 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 4-22 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 108 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location. NOTE[...]

10. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position . Figure 4-25 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 through the cab le guides. CAUTION: T here are two ca ble guides that kee p th e data cable from being pinched by the drive cage when ra ising [...]

14. Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position. CAUTION: Be careful not to pinch a ny cables or wires when rotati ng the drive cag e down. Figure 4-27 Ro tating th e Drive Ca ge Down 15. Replace the front bezel (if remo ved) and access panel. 16. If the computer wa s on a stand, replace th e stand. 17. Reconnect the power cord an d turn[...]

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 4-28 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 dri ve cage and lock in place. HP has provided extra gu ide screws for the drive bays (four 6-3 2 standard screws and fo [...]

5. Connect the appropria te drive cables: a. If installing a seco nd hard drive, conne ct the power cable (1) and data cable (2 ) to the rear of the drive and connect the ot her end of the data cable to the light blue conne ctor (8200 Elite models) or the white conne ctor (620 0 Pro models) on the system board labeled SATA1. Figure 4-32 Connecting [...]

9. Reconnect the p ower cord and turn on the co mputer. 10. Lock any security devices that we re disengaged when the access pan el was remove d. Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive NOTE: Before you remove th e old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the o ld hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the ne[...]

8. Rotate the power su pply to its upright position. The hard drive is lo cated beneath the power supply. Figure 4-35 Raising the Power Supply 9. Disconnect the power cable (1) a nd data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive. Figure 4-36 Disconnecti ng the Hard Drive Cables 120 Chapter 4 Small Fo rm Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrade s ENWW[...]

10. Press down on th e green release latch n ext to the ha rd drive (1). While 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 4-37 Removing the Hard Drive 11. To install a hard drive, yo u must transfer th e silver and blue isolat ion mountin g guide screws from the ol d hard [...]

12. Align the guide screws with the slots on the cha ssis drive cage, press the hard drive dow n into the bay, then slide it back until it stops and locks in place. Figure 4-39 Installing the Hard Drive 13. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive. NOTE: If the syste m has only one SATA hard drive, the data cable[...]

Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the follo wing pages can be used to secure the computer. HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Figure 4 -41 Installing a Cable Lock Padlock Figure 4 -42 Installing a Padlock ENWW Installing a Security Lock 123[...]

HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Figure 4-43 Securing the Cable to a Fixe d Object 2. Insert the Kensing ton lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back o f the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rea r of the lock and rota tin[...]

3. Slide the security cable throu gh the hole in t he Kensington lock on th e rear of the monitor. Figure 4-45 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 [...]

5. Thread the keyb oard and mouse cabl es through the compu ter chassis lock. Figure 4-47 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 4-48 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis 126 Chapter 4 Small Fo rm Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrade s ENWW[...]

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 4-49 Engaging the Lock 8. When complete, all de vices in your workstation will be secured. Figure 4-50 Secured Workstation ENWW Installing a Security Lock 127[...]

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 4-52 Installing the Front Bezel Securi ty Screw 10. Replace the access panel. 11. If the computer wa s on a stand, replace th e stand. 12. Reconnect the power cord an d turn on the compute r. 13. Lock any security devices that we re[...]

5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) 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, ca[...]

Connecting the Power Cord When connecting the p ower supply, it is important to follow the steps belo w to ensure the powe r cord does not pull free from th e computer. 1. Connect the round end of the power cord to th e po wer supply connector on the rear of the computer (1). 2. Insert th e power cor d retaine r clip into a slot on the air vent to [...]

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. Align the tabs o n the panel with the slots on the ch assis then slide the panel towards the front of the chassis until it stops (1). 2. Tighten the thumbscrew to secu re the access panel (2). Figure 5 -3 Replacing th e Computer Access Panel ENWW Replacing the Comput er Access Panel 133[...]

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[...]

Removing a Bezel Blank On some models, there is a bezel bla nk covering th e in ternal drive bay that needs to be remo ved before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank: 1. Remove the access pan el and front bezel. 2. To remove the bezel b lank, push the two re taining tabs that h old the bezel blank in pl ace towards the outer left ed ge of t[...]

Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration The Ultra-Slim Desktop can be used in a tower or ientation with the tower stand include d with 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 t[...]

System Board Connections Refer to the following illustration and tabl e to identify the sys tem board connectors. Figure 5 -8 System Board Connections No. System Board Connec tor System Board Labe l Color Component 1 SATA 3.0 SATA1 light blue Optical Drive 2 Power SATA PWR1 white Optical Drive 3 Mobile PCI Express Module MXM black Graphics Card 4 H[...]

Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 3 syn chrono us dynamic random access memory (DDR3- SDRAM) small outline dual in line memory modu les (SODIMMs). SODIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to two industry-standard SODIMMs. These memory socke ts are populated with at least one prein s[...]

Populating SODIMM Sockets There are two SODIMM sockets on the system board, w ith one socket per channel. The sockets are labeled XMM1 and XMM3. The XMM1 socket operat es in memory channel A. The XMM3 socket operates in memory chann el B. Figure 5 -9 SODIMM Socke t Locations Table 5-1 SOD IMM Socket Locatio ns Item Description System Board Label So[...]

Installing SODIMMs CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord an d wa it approximately 30 second s for the power to drain before a dding or removing memory module s. Re gardless of the p ower-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as th e computer is plug ged into an active AC outlet. Adding or removin g memory modules [...]

8. To remove a SODIMM, press outward on the two latches on each side o f the SODIMM (1) th en pull the SODIMM out of the socket (2). Figure 5-10 Removing a SODIMM 9. Slide the new SODIMM into the so cket at approxima tely a 30° angle (1) then pre ss the SODIMM down (2) so that the latche s lock it in place. Figure 5-11 Installing a SODIMM NOTE: A [...]

The computer auto matically recognizes the a ddi tional memory when yo u turn on the computer. Replacing the Optical Drive The Ultra-Slim Desktop uses a sliml i ne Serial ATA (SATA) optical drive. Removing the Optical Drive CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removin g the drive from the computer. 1. Remove/disengage [...]

Preparing the New Optical Drive Before the ne w optical drive can be used, the rele ase latch must be attached . 1. Peel the backing o ff the adhesive on the re lease latch. 2. Without allowing the re lease latch to touch the optical drive, carefully align the holes on th e release latch with the pins on the side of th e optical drive. Make su re t[...]

Installing the New Optical Drive NOTE: If you are installing an optical drive in a bay th at did not previously ha ve a drive in it, you must remove th e access panel an d the bezel blank covering the opening of the ba y before proceeding. Fo llow the procedures in Removing the Comp uter Access Panel on pa ge 132 an d Removing a Bezel Blank on page[...]

Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE: The Ultra-Slim Desktop supports only 2.5-inch Serial ATA ( SATA) internal hard drives. Before yo u remove the ol d hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. The 2.5-inch hard drive is enclosed in a carrier under the optica l drive. 1. Remov[...]

9. Lift the hard drive carrier straight up and out of the chassis. Figure 5-16 Removing the Hard Drive Carrier 10. Remove the four guide screws fro m the sides of the hard drive carrier. Figure 5-17 Removing the Guide Screws 11. Lift the hard drive up to the top of the carrier (1) and slide the drive out of the carrier (2). Figure 5-18 Removing the[...]

12. Position the hard drive so that the top of the hard drive is up against th e top of the carrier (1) so that the circuit board on the bottom of the hard dr ive does not come in contac t wit the tabs on the bottom of the carrier, th en slide the new ha rd drive into the carrie r (2). CAUTION: Do not allow the circu it board on the bottom of the h[...]

14. To place th e hard drive carrier b ack in the chassis, alig n the guide screw s with the slots on the drive bay, drop the carrier straigh t down into the drive bay (1), and press th e handle on the carrier all the way d own (2) so that the dr ive is pro perly seated and lo cked in place. Figure 5-21 Installing the Hard Drive Carrier 15. Replace[...]

Installing and Removing a Port Cover An optional rear port cover i s available for the computer. To install the port cover: 1. Thread the cables through the botto m hole on the port co ver (1) and connect the cables to the rear ports on the computer. 2. Insert the hooks on the port cover into the slots on the rear of the chassis, then slid e the co[...]

Installing a Security Lock HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock There are two cab le lock slots on the rear of the co mputer. The slot ne xt to the thumb screw should be used when the re is no port cover. The slot on the far ri ght should be use d when a port cover is installed. Figure 5 -24 Installing a Cable Lock with No Port Cover Figure[...]

Padlock Figure 5 -26 Installing a Padlock HP Business PC Security Lock 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. Figure 5-27 Securing the Cable to a Fixe d Object ENWW Installing a Security Lock 151[...]

2. Insert the Kensing ton lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back o f the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rea r of the lock and rota ting the key 90 degrees. Figure 5-28 Installing the Kensingt on Lock on the Monitor 3. Slide the security cable throu gh the hole in t he Kensington lock[...]

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). Use the hole in the br acke t that best secures the peripheral device cabl e. Figure 5-30 Securing Pe ripheral Devices (Printer[...]

6. Screw the lock to the chassis in the th umbscre w hole using the scr ew provided. Figure 5-32 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis 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 5-33 Engaging the Lock 154 Chapter 5 Ultra-Slim Deskto p[...]

8. When complete, all de vices in your workstation will be secured. Figure 5-34 Secured Workstation 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, s[...]

7. Remove the black screw on the front of the chassis b ehind the bezel. The screw is located next to the optical drive and is labeled "BEZEL." Figure 5-35 Retrie ving the Front Bezel Security Screw 8. Replace the front be zel. 9. Install the security screw th rough the middle front be zel release tab and into the chassis to secure the fr[...]

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 contains an in ternal lithium ma nganese dioxide 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 bat tery out of it s holder. Figure A-1 Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 1) b. Slide the replacement batte ry into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the [...]

b. Insert the new battery an d position the clip back in to place. Figure A-3 Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 3) NOTE: After the battery has b een replaced, use the fol lowing 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 the date and time, your pass[...]

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 th e old[...]

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 ENWW 161[...]

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 h ard drive c arrier into t he enclosur e on the computer and lock it with the key provided. NOTE: The carrier must be locked for power to be supplied to the hard d rive. 16[...]

C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock NOTE: The Smart Cover Lock is an optional feature in cluded on some m odels 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[...]

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock To open the access pane l with the Smart Cover Lock engaged: 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[...]

Figure C -2 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws from the Microtower Figure C -3 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws from the Small Form Factor You can now re move the access panel. To reattach the Smart Cover Lo ck, secure the lock in place with the tamper-proof screws. ENWW Using the Smart Co ver FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock 167[...]

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 mo isture , dire ct sunlight, and extremes of heat a nd cold. ● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level [...]

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 CMT removal 18 CMT replac ement 19 locking and unlocking 165 MT removal 58 MT replacement 59 SFF removal 92 SFF replacement 93 USDT removal 132 USDT replacement 133 B battery replacement 157 C computer operating gu idelines 169 D desktop conversion CMT 45 DIMMs. See memory drives CMT cable con nections 37 CMT installation 37 CM[...]

USDT optical d rive 144 USDT port cover 149 K keyboard components 12 Windows Lo go key 13 L locks CMT cable lock 50 CMT front bezel 55 CMT HP Business PC Security Lock 51 CMT padlock 50 MT front bezel 89 MT HP Business PC Security Lock 85 MT padlock 84 SFF cable lock 84, 123 SFF front bezel 128 SFF HP Business PC Security Lock 124 SFF padlock 123 S[...]

SFF 97 USDT 137 T tower conversion CMT 47 USDT 96, 136 U unlocking access p anel 165 V ventilation guidelin es 169 W Windows Logo key 13 ENWW Index 173[...]