Compaq 6000 manual

b Har d ware Reference Guide Compaq Presario 6000 Ser ies Computer Document P ar t Number: 277956-001 March 2002 This guide provides information on identifying computer components and upgrading this series of computers.[...]

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Hardware Ref erence Guide iii Contents 1 A Look at the Computer Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Mouse Components . . . . . . . . . . [...]

iv Hardware Ref erence Guide Contents A Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 When Handling Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A–1 When Installing Internal Components . . . . . .[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 1–1 1 A Look at the Computer Fr ont P anel Components Front P anel Components 1 Optical drives Depending on your computer model, ma y be a CD-ROM, CD-R W, D VD-ROM or DV D - R / R W d r i v e . 2 Optical drive activity lights When lit, indicates that the optical drive is being accessed. 3 Diskette driv e Reads and writes[...]

1–2 Hardware Ref erence Guide A Look at the Computer 4 Diskette driv e activity light When lit, indicates that the diskette driv e is being accessed. (Do not remov e the disk ette while the light is on.) 5 P ower-on light When lit, indicates power is on. 6 1394 por t (a vailab le on select models) Connects digital video equipment and allows f ast[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 1–3 A Look at the Computer Rear P anel Components Rear P anel Components 1 V oltage select switch (av ailable on select models) Selects 230 v olts (for some areas in Asia, Africa, Austr alia and Europe) or 115 volts (f or Nor th America, South America, and Japan). This s witch may be f actor y set to 230 v olts. Bef ore [...]

1–4 Hardware Ref erence Guide A Look at the Computer 5 Serial por t Connects a serial device , such as a scanner . 6 V GA connector Connects the monitor to the computer . ✎ Depending on your model, the video port may be located on a VGA card in the expansion slot. 7 Network Interf ace Card (NIC) connector Connects an Ethernet networ k cab le. A[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 1–5 A Look at the Computer Mouse Components Y our computer includes a Scroll Mouse, a W ireless Wheel Mouse, or a USB Optical Mouse. The W ireless Wheel Mouse and the USB Optical Mouse are av ailable with select models. Mouse Component 1 Left mouse button Click and quic kly release to make screen selections. Double-clic [...]

1–6 Hardware Ref erence Guide A Look at the Computer Using the Scr oll Mouse The mouse directs the cursor on the W indows desktop. Use the mouse to mov e quickly and easily through a document or W eb site. Moving the scroll wheel on your mouse through a document or W eb site is faster than using the scroll bar . Y ou can use the scroll wheel to: [...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 1–7 A Look at the Computer Using the USB Optical Mouse The USB optical mouse is av ailable with select models. It provides the same functions as the scroll mouse and wireless wheel mouse except it uses an optical sensor instead of a mechanical ball to determine the position of the cursor on the screen. The surface on whi[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 2–1 2 K e yboar d Features Y our computer includes a Compaq PS/2 Easy Access Ke yboard or a Compaq USB Smart Card K eyboard. The Smart Card K eyboard is av ailable with select models in some geographic regions. Easy Access Ke yboard Components[...]

2–2 Hardware Ref erence Guide K eyboard F eatures Easy Access Ke yboard Components Using the Easy Access Buttons The Easy Access Buttons make accessing your fa vorite W eb sites, services, and applications easier and faster . ✎ Se veral Easy Access Buttons are programmed to def ault to an Internet W eb site when pressed. Howe ver , until you se[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 2–3 K eyboard Features Easy Access Buttons 1 Instant Inter net Provides y our daily star ting point to the Internet. It connects you to a customizab le Web page filled with local weather , news, sports, and financial inf or mation. 2 Help T akes y ou to the Compaq Help & Suppor t Center , which provides inf or mation[...]

2–4 Hardware Ref erence Guide K eyboard F eatures Customizing the Easy Access Buttons All Easy Access Buttons can be reprogrammed to open any softw are application or data file on your hard dri ve, or any Internet address. 5 Smar t Card or Community Depending on your region, this b utton launches the Smar t Card or the Compaq online Community . ?[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 2–5 K eyboard Features T o reprogram the Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Double-click the ke yboard icon in the notification area (lo wer right corner) of the W indows taskbar . The K eyboard Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Click the Help button on the k eyboard properties dialog box for inst[...]

2–6 Hardware Ref erence Guide K eyboard F eatures Identifying System Status Lights The system lights on the ke yboard provide a quick status of your computer and ke yboard settings. System Status Lights 1 Num Lock When lit, the Num lock is on and indicates that y ou can use the numeric ke y pad to type numbers. 2 Caps Loc k When lit, the Caps loc[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 2–7 K eyboard Features Smar t Car d Ke yboar d Components The Compaq USB Smart Card K eyboard (a va ilable with select models in some regions) has the same features as the Easy Access K eyboard with the addition of Smart Card features. The Smart Card features provide online shopping con venience and security . If you ha [...]

2–8 Hardware Ref erence Guide K eyboard F eatures Smart Card Keyboard Components Using the Smar t Car d Feature The smart card feature makes it easy for you to purchase merchandise online. T o apply for a Smart Card or use your Smart Card to shop at participating online merchants: 1. Press the Smart Card button 1 . This b utton launches a W eb si[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 2–9 K eyboard Features The Smart Card K eyboard comes with a non-payment Smart Card, the Presario Inter net Smart Card power ed by Netissismo  , which enables a v alue added Internet utility . The Internet utility will: ■ Intelligently auto-sense and dial the default Internet connection on your Presario desktop comp[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–1 3 Computer Upgrades Y ou can replace or upgrade sev eral components in your computer . This chapter provides procedures on accessing and installing the internal parts of the computer . Preparing the Computer Ä CA UTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Be[...]

3–2 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 3. Disconnect the po wer cord from the electrical outlet 1 and then from the computer 2 . Disconnecting the P ower Cord Å W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of personal injur y from electrical shock and/or hot surf aces, be sure to disconnect the pow er cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal [...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–3 Computer Upgrades 5. Lay the computer on its side with the access panel (the side with the pull grip) facing up. 6. Remov e the access panel by loosening the scre w 1 that secures the access panel to the computer chassis. Slide the access panel back 2 about 1 inch/2.54 centimeters, then lift it up and of f the unit. [...]

3–4 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 7. Remov e the front bezel by gently prying the top section 1 of the bezel aw ay from the chassis. On the inside of the front bezel, press the center two tabs (not the bottom tabs) to release the bezel, then pull it from the chassis 2 . Removing the Fr ont Bez el Remo ving or Upgrading a Drive Depen[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–5 Computer Upgrades Ä CA UTION: Mak e sure you backup y our personal files on the hard dr iv e to an e xter nal stor age device , such as a CD , bef ore removing the hard drive. F ailure to do so will result in data loss. After replacing the hard drive, y o u will need to run the Compaq Restore Plus! CD to load the Co[...]

3–6 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 2. Complete the procedure described in “Preparing the Computer” at the beginning of this chapter . 3. Disconnect the po wer and data cables from the back of the driv e you want to remo ve as indicated in the follo wing illustrations. Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–7 Computer Upgrades Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cab les[...]

3–8 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 4. A latch dri ve bracket with release tabs 1 secure the dri ves in their respecti ve positions. Lift the release tab on the latch dri ve bracket for the dri ve you want to remo ve, then slide the driv e from its dri ve bay 2 . Removing a Drive 5. If you are replacing the old dri ve with a ne w driv[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–9 Computer Upgrades Replacing or Adding a Drive 1. Install the four guide scre ws (two on each side) that you remo ved from the old dri ve into the ne w dri ve. The scre ws help guide the dri ve into its proper position in the bay . 2. Slide the dri ve into the dri ve bay 1 , making sure to align the guide scre ws with[...]

3–10 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Reconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–11 Computer Upgrades Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cab les 4. Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the Computer” section to wards the end of this chapter . 5. T urn on the computer . 6. If you replaced the hard dri ve, insert the Compaq Restor e Plus! CD to restore the operating system, software dri vers[...]

3–12 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades There are se veral dif ferent types of memory modules. Install the same type of memory currently in your computer . T o find your type of memory , go to compaq.com/athome/memory W eb site (not av ailable in all languages). No tools are needed to remov e, replace, or upgrade memory modules. Remo vin[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–13 Computer Upgrades 2. Locate the memory module inside your computer . See the follo wing illustration for the location of the memory modules 1 , memory slots 2 and release latches 3 on the system board. Locating the Memory Module ✎ The location and number of memory modules may v ary slightly by model.[...]

3–14 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 3. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 found at each end of the memory module. Lift the memory module 2 from the memory slot. Removing a Memory Module Replacing or Adding a Memory Module Ä CA UTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so ma[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–15 Computer Upgrades 1. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 . Opening the Latches on the Memory Module Socket ✎ If you are replacing a memory module, put the ne w memory module in the same memory slot from which the old memory was remo ved. ✎ If you are adding a memory module, install the ne w module in[...]

3–16 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 2. The memory module can be installed in only one way . Match the notch on the module 1 with the tab on the memory socket. Push the module carefully and firmly into the slot ensuring that the latches 2 on both ends snap into place. Installing a Memory Module 3. Complete the procedure described in ?[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–17 Computer Upgrades Expansion cards you can add to your computer include: ■ Modem ■ Network Interface Card (NIC) ■ Graphics Card ■ Sound Card A Phillips scre wdriv er is needed to remov e, replace, or add an expansion card. 1. Complete the procedure described in “Preparing the Computer” section at the begi[...]

3–18 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 4. If you are removing an e xpansion card, hold the card at each end, carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components. Removing an Expansion Car d 5. If you are not replacing the old expansion card with a n[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–19 Computer Upgrades 6. If you are replacing or adding a ne w expansion card, align the edge of the expansion card with the slot on the chassis and gently press the card straight do wn into the expansion slot. Replacing or Adding an Expansion Car d ✎ When you install an expansion card, press f irmly on the card so th[...]

3–20 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 8. Replace the expansion co ver brack et 1 and screw 2 . Replacing the Expansion Bracket Co ver 9. Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the Computer” section to wards the end of this chapter .[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–21 Computer Upgrades Reassembling the Computer 1. Position the chassis in the upright position. At an angle, align the lo wer end of the front bezel with the bottom end 1 of the chassis so that front bezel hooks onto the chassis, then press the top end of the bezel to the chassis until it snaps into place 2 . Replacing[...]

3–22 Hardware Ref erence Guide Computer Upgrades 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 2 and replace the thumbscre w . Replacing the Side Access P anel[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide 3–23 Computer Upgrades 3. Reconnect the po wer cable 1 to the computer and plug the cable into an electrical outlet 2 . Reconnecting the P ower Cable 4. Reconnect all peripheral de vices to the computer . Å W ARNING: T o reduce the r isk of electrical shock, fire , or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunicati[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide A–1 A Electr ostatic Dischar ge A discharge of static electricity from a f inger or other electrostatic conductor may damage electronic components. Before handling electrostatic-sensiti ve components, dischar ge static electricity by one the methods described in this appendix. Pre venting Electrostatic Dama g e When Hand[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide B–1 B Specifications Depending on your computer model, specifications may v ary . Compaq 6000 Series Computer Desktop Dimensions Height Width Depth 3.8 in 12.5 in 14.6 in 9.7 cm 31.8 cm 37.1 cm Appro ximate Weight 20.0 lb 9.1 kg W eight Supported (maximum distribu ted load) 100.0 lb 45.5 kg T emperature Range Operating N[...]

B–2 Hardware Ref erence Guide Specifications Heat Dissipation Maximum Nominal 1232 BTU/hr 616 BTU/hr 310 kg-cal/hr 155 kg-cal/hr *Some models use a full-ranging, activ e pow er factor corrected po wer supply . This eliminates the need f or an input voltage select s witch and greatly reduces the input current amplitude and harmonics. Compaq 6000 S[...]

Hardware Ref erence Guide Index–1 1394 port 1–2 A access panel removing 3–3 replacing 3–22 audio connectors line out 1–4 line-in 1–4 B backup files 3–5 , 3–11 C CD-R/RW drive 1–1 installation 3–4 CD-ROM drive 1–1 installation 3–4 components Easy Access keyboard 2–2 front panel 1–1 keyboard 2–1 mouse 1–5 rear panel 1?[...]

Index–2 Hardw are Reference Guide Inde x identifying keys 2–2 Windows Logo Key 2–5 L latch drive bracket 3–8 M memory installation 3–11 location 3–13 microphone 1–4 modem port 1–4 mouse connector 1–4 customizing 1–6 optical mouse 1–7 scroll mouse 1–6 wireless wheel mouse 1–6 N NIC 1–4 O optical drives 1–1 activity ligh[...]