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    Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-1 16 16 HP Vectra VLi 8 PC Models and Accessories Product Number Hard Drive Vi d e o Controller Std. RAM Multi-media LAN OS 1 V ectra VLi 8 PC Models with Intel Pentium II Processor , 100MHz System Bus Speed, and 512 KB Level 2 Cache Memory HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 400/100 (CPL: 03/99 ) D7941A/T 6.4[...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-2 HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras 16 Note All model have an integrated full-duplex PCI audio controller . Supported Accessories 1. Operating system preloaded on these models, as indicated in the table. 2. Channel Assembly Program (CAP) models: Processor speed, hard disk size, and memory is user defined. HP[...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-3 16 Input Devices HP Standard Keyboard C4735A HP Scrolling Mouse C4736A Vi d e o D i s p l a y s All current HP Displays (see the HP V ectra Accessory Service Handbook ) Mass Storage 4.3-GB IDE hard disk D8371A 6.4-GB IDE hard disk D8372A 8.4-GB IDE hard disk D8373A HP 100 [...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-4 HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras 16 System Board, BIOS, and Memory Processor: Pentium II or Pentium III SECC2 package with integrated heatsink and level-2 cache memory . Main Memory: T wo DIMM sockets which support up to a maximum of 512 MB. Install 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB or 256 MB 100 MHz SDRAM modules. Sy[...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-5 16 System Board Switches BIOS History For the latest BIOS, the flasher utility program, and the BIOS history refer to the HP W orld Wide W eb site. 1. System and processor frequency is automatically determined by the type of processor . 2. These options are not yet availab[...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-6 HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras 16 Part Numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 11 m a b c d e f g h n j k l i o[...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-7 16 1. For optional disk drive information, see the Accessory Service Handbook . 2. Where “xx” is the code for your national keyboard (see the Accessory Service Handbook ). Parts List for HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Item Description Repl. Part Number Exchange Part Number 1 not [...]

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    HP V ectra VLi 8 PC 16-8 HP V ectra VLi 8 PC Medium-Profile Desktop V ectras 16 Notes: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________[...]

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    51 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the monitor and PC, disconnect all power cords and any telecommunication cables. 2 If necessary, unlock the cover (with the key) at the rear of the PC. 3 Open the rear catches ➊ and remove[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Removing and Replacing the Cover 52 Replacing the Cover 1 Ensure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed. 2 Replace the front panel. 3 Lower the cover and slide it into position. 4 If required, lock the cover (with the key) at the rear of the PC.[...]

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    53 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC The Label Inside Your PC The Label Inside Your PC Inside, your PC contains a label that can be used as a simplified guide to help you install accessories and replace components. Shows how to remove the system board (step 1 does not apply to your PC model) Shows how to remove the hard dis[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading the Main Memory 54 Upgrading the Main Memory NOTE Use only HP memory modules provided for your PC model. The use of other memory modules is not supported. For information about supported HP accessories, connect to the web site www.hp.com/go/vectraaccessories . Y ou can install up [...]

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    55 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Drive Connectors Internal drives, such as hard disk drives, DVD drives, and CD-ROM drives, must be connected to data and power cables. When replacing these drives, ensure you use the correct data [...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 56 Which Data Connectors to Use There are three data cables inside your PC. T wo of these are for IDE devices. • An Enhanced Ultra ATA IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive cable. For optimum performance, use this cable to connect[...]

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    57 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Upgrading the Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Handle the hard disk drive with care. A void shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’ s internal components. Make sure that you back up your files before you install [...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 58 5 Align the new hard drive in the tray (with the correct orientation) and tighten the screws. 6 Replace the drive tray ➊ and retaining screw ➋ . 7 Attach the data and power connectors. 8 Replace the cover (described in this chapter). 9 Ve[...]

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    59 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Handle the hard disk drive with care. A void shocks and violent movement as this can cause damage to the hard disk drive’ s internal components. Make sure that you back up your files before you in[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 60 5 Slide the drive bay back into the PC (ensuring the bottom catches engage properly) and replace the sliding latch. 6 Attach all data and power connectors. 7 Replace the cover (described in this chapter). 8 Verify the new configuration by che[...]

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    61 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Removable Media Devices The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports up to four IDE devices. Removable media IDE devices, such as CD-ROM drives, DVD drives, tape drives and Zip drives, require front access. Y ou [...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices 62 5 Slide the drive bay back into the PC (ensuring the bottom catches engage properly) and replace the sliding latch. 6 Attach all data and power connectors. If you are installing a CD-ROM or DVD drive, connect the audio cable too. 7 Replace th[...]

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    63 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Upgrading and Installing Mass Storage Devices Configuring an IDE Device After Installation After installing any device, you will need to verify that your PC has correctly identified the new configuration, by viewing the HP Summary Screen. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setu[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Floppy Drive 64 Replacing the Floppy Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the drive’s connectors. 3 Lift the latch ➊ and slide out the floppy drive tray ➋ . 4 Remove the tray’s screws and remove the old floppy drive. 5 Align the n[...]

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    65 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards Accessory Board Slots The PC has four accessory board slots. NOTE Use only XT format ISA accessory boards (width less than 10.4 cm or 4.09 inches). • Physical slot 1 (the top slot) can be used for a full-length 32-bit PCI board. ?[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards 66 Installing an Accessory Board NOTE Use only XT format ISA accessory boards (width less than 10.4 cm or 4.09 inches). 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the retaining bracket. 3 If the selected accessory board slot is located [...]

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    67 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards 5 Aligning the board carefully, slide it into position and press it firmly into the slot. 6 If you slid out the system board to allow access to a lower slot, replace it. 7 Replace the retaining bracket.[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards 68 8 The accessory board may need a special connection, such as: • WOL (Wake on LAN) connector to the Network board. • CD-ROM drive to the sound board (if you no longer want to use the integrated audio). For more information, refer to the documentation that c[...]

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    69 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Plug and Play is an industry standard for automatically configuring your PC's hardware resources and the accessory boards installed in it. Y our PC has configurable support for Plug and Play in the BIOS. All[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing Accessory Boards 70 Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play , you will need to configure the board before your PC can use it. For instructions about configuring the board, refer to the documentation that c[...]

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    71 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Processor Replacing the Processor 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the old processor. 3 Install the new processor and clip it into place. 4 If the new processor is a different speed, ensure that the system board switches are correctly se[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the System Board 72 Replacing the System Board 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove the lower bracket. 3 Remove the main memory and processor from the old system board (described in this chapter). 4 Remove the old system board.[...]

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    73 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the System Board 5 First ensure the lever is open, then carefully slide in the new system board, aligning the rails and the rear connector bracket correctly. 6 Pushing on the lever and on the system board edge, slide the system board firmly into place. Ensure the connectors are[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Power Supply 74 Replacing the Power Supply WARNING To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. 1 Remove the computer’s cover (described in this chapter). 2 Remove all internal power supply connectors. 3 Remove the hard [...]

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    75 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Replacing the Power Supply 6 Insert the new power supply (lining up the metal catches). 7 Replace the four screws to secure the power supply. 8 Re-install the hard drive tray (described in this chapter). 9 Reconnect all internal power supply connectors. 10 Replace the cover (described in[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Changing the Battery 76 Changing the Battery WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufac[...]

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    77 2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing a Security Cable Installing a Security Cable Y ou can secure the PC to your desk, or any other fixed object, using a Kensington TM security cable. Using a security cable will also lock the cover onto the PC. The PC has a slot at the rear for securing the cable. 1 Insert the lo[...]

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    2 How to Install and Replace Components In Your Desktop PC Installing a Security Cable 78[...]