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1. cccsecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeaaeeeeaaees 9 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Rear Panel Components cccccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeaeeeesaaeeeeas 10 Media Card Reader Components ccccccccceececeececeececeeceeeeeeceeceseeeeseeesseceseeeeseueeseueeseueeseueeseeetsaees 11 ELE SN EN tata E A A a ce dvs pede EE E STA EEE E E A E 12 Using the Windows Logo Key cccccccseccssecceeeeceseeceeeesaeeeeaeeeeaeecaeesegeesaseeseseeseeeeneeesegeess 13 Seal NUMBER LOCAHON sesissdiiestincwadecnmavasusasinneus sukacvexvvewesdcamnusvasninusiwas hobs EENAA EE AAEREN EEEE ra 14 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades cccscccceseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneseeeeeseaneeeeseessenesseneeseonaees 17 eV MeO NI Features annsan eor T E AEE a aa A AE 17 Warnings and Cautions ecient s ateecisas ncn aaediesdeudis citesne deivascnidese dade cauinw dup os sa des eas acteaenabaaneswtneeedadeeseessentansy 17 Removing the Computer Access Panel cccccssccccseeeceeeeecesececeuseescuueessageeeseaeessseeeesegeeesueeessgenenes 18 Replacing the Computer Access Panel cccccecccececeececeeceseeeseceescesseeeseusesegeesegeesegeeseeesaeeesages 19 Removing the Front Bezel cccccescccseccssecceeeeceseecaseeseseesageeseueesaecesesenecenseseneesegeetegeeseseeesaseesagss 20 REMOVING Bezel Blanks aisndsucatasieirceucwadutdanidcosilacsucnalns eens E il mids advidaewiaptubdapdtendui
2. S n ENWW 163 9 Slide the cover on the carrier 1 and replace the screw on the rear of the carrier to secure the cover in place 2 Figure B 8 Replacing the Carrier Cover 10 Slide the hard drive carrier into the enclosure on the computer and lock it with the key provided amp NOTE The carrier must be locked for power to be supplied to the hard drive 164 Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 5 inch SATA Hard Drive ENWW C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock E NOTE The Smart Cover Lock is an optional feature included on some models only The Smart Cover Lock is a software controllable cover lock controlled by the setup password This lock prevents unauthorized access to the internal components The computer ships with the Smart Cover Lock in the unlocked position For more information about locking the Smart Cover Lock refer to the Desktop Management Guide Smart Cover FailSafe Key If you enable the Smart Cover Lock and cannot enter your password to disable the lock you will need a Smart Cover FailSafe Key to open the computer cover You will need the key to access the internal computer components in any of the following circumstances e Power outage e Startup failure e PC component for example processor or power supply failure e Forgotten password EY NOTE The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP Be prepared order this key before you need it To obtain a F
3. Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu Windows Logo Key d Displays the Desktop Windows Logo Key m Minimizes all open applications Shift Windows Logo Key m Undoes Minimize All Windows Logo Key e Launches My Computer Windows Logo Key f Launches Find Document Windows Logo Key Ctrl f Launches Find Computer Windows Logo Key F1 Launches Windows Help Windows Logo Key Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network domain Windows Logo Key r Launches the Run dialog box Windows Logo Key u Launches the Utility Manager Windows Logo Key Tab Windows XP Cycles through the Taskbar buttons Windows Vista and Windows 7 Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3 D In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows 7 Ctrl Windows Logo Key Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the Taskbar by using Windows Flip 3 D Windows Logo Key Spacebar Brings all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar Windows Logo Key g Cycles through Sidebar gadgets Windows Logo Key t Cycles through programs on the taskbar Windows Logo Key u Launches Ease of Access Center Windows Logo Key any number key Launches the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number for exam
4. Replacing the Computer Access Panel 1 Align the tabs on the panel with the slots on the chassis then slide the panel towards the front of the chassis until it stops 1 2 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the access panel 2 Figure 5 3 Replacing the Computer Access Panel ENWW Replacing the Computer Access Panel 133 Removing the Front Bezel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the chassis 2 Figure 5 4 Removing the Front Bezel 134 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing a Bezel Blank On some models there is a bezel blank covering the internal drive bay that needs to be removed before installing a drive To remove a
5. E WV t 126 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 7 Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock 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 devices 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 locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP To install the security screw 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the access panel and front bezel 7 Remove one of the five silver 6 32 standard screws located on the front of the chassis behind the bezel Figure 4 51 Retrieving the Front Bezel Security Screw 8 Replace the
6. ENWW Serial Number Location 15 Figure 1 17 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Serial Number and Product ID Location 16 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter Warnings and Cautions ENWW Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions cautions and warnings in this guide WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock hot surfaces or fire Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller NIC receptacles Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord in a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located on the Web at hitp www hp com ergo WARNING Energized and moving parts inside Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclo
7. Figure 4 31 Installing a Drive into the 3 5 inch Drive Bay Media Card Reader Shown Installing and Removing Drives 117 5 Connect the appropriate drive cables a If installing a second hard drive connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the data cable to the light blue connector 8200 Elite models or the white connector 6200 Pro models on the system board labeled SATA1 Figure 4 32 Connecting the Secondary Hard Drive Power Cable and Data Cable b If installing a media card reader connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA Figure 4 33 Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable d ET F a ge ee i a 2 ee L E NOTE Refer to System Board Connections on page 97 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors 6 Replace the 5 25 inch drive 7 Replace the front bezel if removed and access panel 8 Ifthe computer was on a stand replace the stand 118 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 9 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 10 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed Removing and Replacing the Primary 3 5 inch Internal Hard Drive NOTE Before you remove the old 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
8. HP Compag 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 Copyright 2010 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P The information contained herein is subject to change without notice Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett Packard Company 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 First Edition December 2010 Document part number 636509 001 About This Book This guide provides basic informat
9. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed Reconfigure the computer if necessary Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 31 Drive Positions Figure 2 13 Drive Positions Minitower Configuration Shown Fe gt ah ih i 7 a L Le gt i Ign Ba B J i r Taf aia a rS J z 7 Pi J wm ty 7 5 amp i H Table 2 2 Drive Positions IE a a S a aa a 1 Three 5 25 inch drive bays for optional drives optical drives and media card reader shown 2 Three 3 5 inch internal hard drive bays NOTE The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above The bottom 5 25 inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays The bottom bay supports a half height drive or other device that is no more than 14 5 cm 5 7 inches in depth Do not try to force a larger drive such as an optical drive into the bottom bay This could cause damage to the drive and the system board The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer run Computer Setup 32 Chapter2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay A CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer 1 Remove disengage any
10. The preinstalled 3 5 inch hard drive is located under the power supply To remove and replace the hard drive 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Rotate the drive cage for internal drives to its upright position Figure 4 34 Rotating the Drive Cage Up ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 119 8 Rotate the power supply to its upright position The hard drive is located beneath the power supply Figure 4 35 Raising the Power Supply 9 Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the hard drive Figure 4 36 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables 120 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 10 Press down on the green release latch next to the hard drive 1 While holding the latch down slide the drive forward until it stops
11. Channel A should be populated with the 2 GB DIMM and one 1 GB DIMM and Channel B should be populated with the other two 1 GB DIMMs With this configuration 4 GB will run as dual channel and 1 GB will run as single channel e n any mode the maximum operational speed is determined by the slowest DIMM in the system Installing DIMMs A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board The memory module sockets have gold plated metal contacts When upgrading the memory it is important to use memory modules with gold plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object For more information refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 When handling a memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may damage the module 1 Remove disengage any security devices that proh
12. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer Remove the computer access panel Install guide screws on the sides of the drive The type of screws used depends on which drive bay is being used to house the drive If you are installing a 2 5 inch drive you must install the drive in an adapter bracket NOTE Extra guide screws are installed on the hard drive bracket under the access panel Refer to Installing Drives on page 37 for an illustration of the extra guide screw locations If you are replacing a drive transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one e Ifyou are installing a 3 5 inch drive in either of the lower two bays bays 5 and 6 install four 6 32 silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws two on each side of the drive Figure 2 25 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws in a 3 5 inch Hard Drive e w _ es _ be eA Installing Drives 41 e __ If you are installing a 2 5 inch hard drive into either of the lower two bays bays 5 and 6 do the following o Install four 6 32 silver and blue isolation mountin
13. system board connections CMT 23 MT 62 ENWW SFF 97 USDT 137 T tower conversion CMT 47 USDT 96 136 U unlocking access panel 165 V ventilation guidelines 169 W Windows Logo key 13 ENWW Index 173
14. 14 3 16 17 18 T 20 ote Lo o DS o Table 3 1 8200 Elite Series System Board Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 1 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 2 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 3 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 4 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM black Memory Module 5 Power SATAPWRO black SATA Optical Drives 6 Power SATAPWR1 black SATA Hard Drives 7 SATA 3 0 SATAO dark blue 1st Hard Drive 8 SATA 3 0 SATA1 light blue 2nd Hard Drive or 2nd Optical Drive if an ESATA Adapter Cable exists 9 SATA 2 0 SATA2 white 1st Optical Drive 10 eSATA ESATA black eSATA Adapter Cable or 2nd Optical Drive 11 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port 12 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port 13 USB MEDIA black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader 14 Hood Lock HLCK black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader 15 USB MEDIA2 black Second Media Card Reader 16 Hood Sensor HSENSE white Hood Sensor 17 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP1 black Expansion Card 62 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW ENWW Table 3 1 8200 Elite Series System Board Connections continued No 18 19 20 System Board Connector PCI Express x16 downshifted X4PCIEXP toa x4 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP PCI PCI System Board Label Color white black white Component Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Figure 3 8 62
15. CMT optical drive 38 MT drive cables 72 MT expansion card 67 MT hard drive 80 MT media card reader 76 MT memory 64 MT optical drive 76 SFF drive cables 108 SFF expansion card 103 SFF hard drive 119 SFF media card reader 117 SFF memory 99 SFF optical drive 112 USDT hard drive 145 USDT memory 138 Index 171 USDT optical drive 144 USDT port cover 149 K keyboard components 12 Windows Logo 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 Smart Cover Lock 165 USDT cable lock 150 USDT front bezel 155 USDT HP Business PC Security Lock 151 USDT padlock 151 M media card reader CMT installation 38 CMT removal 33 features 11 MT installation 76 MT removal 74 SFF installation 117 SFF removal 115 memory CMT installation 24 CMT socket population 25 CMT specifications 24 MT installation 64 MT socket population 65 MT specifications 64 SFF installation 99 SFF socket population 100 SFF specifications 99 USDT installation 138 172 Index USDT socket population 139 USDT specifications 138 O optical drive cleaning 1 0 CMT installation 38 CMT removal 33 MT installation 76 MT removal 74 precautions 1 0 SFF installation 112 SFF removal 110 USDT installation 144 USDT release
16. DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry standard DIMMs These memory sockets are populated with at least one preinstalled DIMM To achieve the maximum memory support you can populate the system board with up to 16 GB of memory configured in a high performing dual channel mode DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs A CAUTION This product DOES NOT support DDR3 Ultra Low Voltage DDR3U memory The processor is not compatible with DDR3U memory and if you plug DDR3U memory into the system board it can cause the physical damage to the DIMM or invoke system malfunction For proper system operation the DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs must be e industry standard 240 pin e unbuffered non ECC PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 MHz compliant or PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 MHz compliant e 1 5 volt DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs The DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs must also e support CAS latency 7 DDR3 1066 MHz 7 7 7 timing and CAS latency 9 DDR3 1333 MHz 9 9 9 timing e contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information In addition the computer supports e 12 Mbit 1 Gbit and 2 Gbit non ECC memory technologies e single sided and double sided DIMMs DIMMs constructed with x8 and x16 DDR devices DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported 64 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW EY NOTE The system will not operate properly if you install unsupported DIMMs Populating DIMM Sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system board with two sockets pe
17. MT replacement 59 SFF removal 92 SFF replacement 93 USDT removal 132 USDT replacement 133 B battery replacement 15 7 C computer operating guidelines 169 D desktop conversion CMT 45 DIMMs See memory drives CMT cable connections 37 CMT installation 37 CMT locations 32 MT cable connections 72 MT installation 72 MT locations 71 SFF cable connections 108 SFF installation 108 SFF locations 107 E electrostatic discharge preventing damage 168 expansion card CMT installation 28 ENWW CMT removal 28 MT installation 67 MT removal 67 SFF installation 103 SFF removal 103 expansion slot cover CMT removal 29 MT removal 68 SFF removal 104 F FailSafe Key 165 front bezel CMT blank removal 21 CMT removal 20 CMT replacement 22 CMT security 55 MT blank removal 61 MT removal 60 MT replacement 61 MT security 89 SFF blank removal 95 SFF removal 94 SFF replacement 95 SFF security 128 USDT blank removal 135 USDT removal 134 USDT replacement 135 USDT security 155 front panel components CMT 3 MT 4 SFF 5 USDT 6 G guide screws CMT location 37 MT location 73 SFF location 108 hard drive CMT installation 41 CMT removal 33 MT installation 80 MT removal 79 SFF installation 119 SFF removal 119 USDT installation 145 USDT removal 145 installation guidelines 17 57 91 130 installing battery 157 CMT drive cables 37 CMT expansion card 28 CMT hard drive 41 CMT media card reader 38 CMT memory 24
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19. Panel 18 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place 2 Figure 2 2 Replacing the Computer Access Panel ENWW Replacing the Computer Access Panel 19 Removing the Front Bezel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the chassis 2 Figure 2 3 Removing the Front Bezel 20 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing Bezel Blanks On some models there 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 acces
20. Push the module down into the socket ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated Make sure the latches are in the closed position 3 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install any additional modules 9 Replace the computer access panel 10 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer 66 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The 8200 Elite computer has one PCI expansion slot one PCI Express x1 expansion slot one PCI Express x16 expansion slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot The 6200 Pro computer has one PCI expansion slot two PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot amp NOTE You can install a PCI Express x1 x4 x8 or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot For dual graphics card configurations the first primary card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slot that is NOT downshifted to a x4 slot 8200 Elite models To remove replace or add an expansion card 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operat
21. a Drive Bay The 3 5 inch bay is located underneath the 5 25 inch drive To install a drive into the 3 5 inch bay E NOTE Install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place HP has provided extra guide screws for the drive bays four 6 32 standard screws and four M3 metric screws installed in the front of the chassis under the front bezel A secondary hard drive uses 6 32 standard screws All other drives except the primary hard drive use M3 metric screws The HP supplied M3 metric screws are black and the HP supplied 6 32 standard screws are silver Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 108 for illustrations of the guide screw locations 1 A ENWW Follow the procedure in Removing a 5 25 inch Drive from a Drive Bay on page 110 to remove the 5 25 inch drive and access the 3 5 inch drive bay CAUTION Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet before proceeding If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank See Removing Bezel Blanks on page 95 for more information Install guide screws in the holes on each side of the drive Figure 4 30 Installing Guide Screws Media Card Reader Shown Position the guide screws on the drive into the J slots in the drive bay Then slide the drive toward the front of the computer until it locks into place
22. a stand replace the stand 17 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 18 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed Removing a 3 5 inch Drive from a Drive Bay A CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer The 3 5 inch drive is located underneath the 5 25 inch drive You must remove the 5 25 inch drive before removing the 3 5 inch drive 1 Follow the procedure in Removing a 5 25 inch Drive from a Drive Bay on page 110 to remove the 5 25 inch drive and access the 3 5 inch drive A CAUTION Ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet before proceeding ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 115 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 indicated in the following illustration Figure 4 28 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable 3 Press down on the green drive retainer button located on the left side of the drive to disengage the drive from the drive cage 1 While pressing the drive retainer button slide the drive back until it stops then lift it up and out of the drive cage 2 Figure 4 29 Removing a 3 5 inch Drive Media Card Reader Shown 116 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW Installing a 3 5 inch Drive into
23. access panel All other drives use M3 metric screws eight of which are installed on the optical drive bracket under the access panel The HP supplied metric guide screws are black The HP supplied 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws are silver and blue The HP supplied standard 6 32 screws are silver If you are replacing the primary hard drive you must remove the four silver and blue 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and install them in the new hard drive Figure 2 21 Extra Guide Screw Locations Installing Drives 3 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 Mounting Screws 3 5 inch Hard Drives in the Middle and Bottom Drive Bays Bays 5 and 6 A CAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive If you are inserting or removing a drive shut down the operating system properly turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode Before handling a drive ensure that you are discharged of static electricity While handling a drive avoid touching the connector For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 Handle a drive carefully do not drop it Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive Avoid exposing a hard dr
24. an expansion card remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card E NOTE Before removing an installed expansion card disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card a Ifyou are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis Pull the slot cover straight up then away from the inside of the chassis Figure 4 12 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover b If you are removing a standard PCI card or PCI Express x1 card hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket 1 then away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame 2 Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Figure 4 13 Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card 104 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW c If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully 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 the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Figure 4 14 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 10 Store the removed card in anti static p
25. channel A The system will automatically operate in single channel mode dual channel mode or flex mode depending on how the DIMMs are installed ENWW The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM sockets are populated in one channel only The system will operate in a higher performing dual channel mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B The technology and device width can vary between the channels For example if Channel A is populated with two 1 GB DIMMs and Channel B is populated with one 2 GB DIMM the system will operate in dual channel mode The system will operate in flex mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is not equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B In flex mode the channel populated with the least amount of memory describes the total amount of memory assigned to dual channel and the remainder is assigned to single channel For optimal speed the channels should be balanced so that the largest amount of memory is spread between the two channels If one channel will have more memory than the other the larger amount should be assigned to Channel A For example if you are populating the sockets with one 2 GB DIMM and three 1 GB DIMMs Channel A should be populated with the 2 GB DIMM and one 1 GB DIMM and Channel B should be populated with the other two 1 GB DIMMs With this configuration
26. dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Never spray cleaning fluids directly on the unit Avoid using any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene which may damage the finish If any object or liquid falls into the drive immediately unplug the computer and have it checked by an authorized HP service provider Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship the computer iF A A S m F A Back up the hard drive files on PD discs tape cartridges CDs or USB flash drives Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit NOTE The hard drive locks automatically when the system power is turned off Remove and store all removable media Turn off the computer and external devices Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet then from the computer Disconnect the system components and external devices from their power sources then from the computer NOTE Ensure that all boards are seated properly and secured in the board slots before shipping the computer Pack the system components and external devices in their original packing boxes or similar packaging with sufficient packing material to protect them 170 Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation ENWW Index A access panel CMT removal 18 CMT replacement 19 locking and unlocking 165 MT removal 58
27. from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration ccccccceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeseees 47 Healing a SOCUIITY OCR soise e Gee enntessdsedua eae teeaa anus rq asses ines denene crane saute escent T 50 HP Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable LOCK cccccccseeceeseeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeaeeeeenaeees 50 PANOGE cs atrotaantsateivuaeopneetoties ashecesexodeets ate ccaneuasatdesiacuines aust NE E A E EENS 50 HP Business PC SECUN LOCK seriomseiiiigriuodi nain aa aei Ei n AREA 51 Front Bezel Security cigctortiice tai aunseseeena Mating eu inset ai a Ea N aaan E aaa 55 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades svcceisiicinsnnncansssxsncincasentaannndenasnensaishvadswassnesnatwhansnnhwastbunsaeessducnnavaadakinsienass 57 Serviceability Features is ectaeeccuncescdesestemarenen sd na eessueeicas contd ena myendancaaueoasaednrnaoexemsecseduiescaseaastesn 57 Warmings and CAA INS sects ee sree icles thr i iiaae a ea Eaa AES Eea a STEA 57 Removing the Computer Access Panel ccccsseecccseeecceseeceeseecceuseeceueeecseueessueessageessageeessueesssaeees 58 Replacing the Computer Access Panel cccccecccececcceceeceeeeeeseecececesseeseeeseeeseueesegeesgeesaeeesages 59 Removing the Front Bezel soiree deade denies teredldmraniet daeitanedeacugedamelenndalcnatieeiunts iadnetein A a kaaa Ea kea aaa 60 Fe MOVING Bezel Blanks seicsisscetecancirecn aaeceastnteanassdosnessaneuada A 61 Replacing the Front Bezel escra niian A
28. injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located on the Web at hitp www hp com ergo WARNING Energized and moving parts inside Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclosure Replace and secure the enclosure before re energizing the equipment A CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object See Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 for more information When the computer is plugged into an AC power source voltage is always applied to the system board You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components 130 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Connecting the Power Cord When connecting the power supply it is important to follow the steps below to ensure the power cord does not pull free from the computer 1 Connect the round end of the power cord to the power supply connector on the rear of the computer 1 2 Insert the power cord retainer clip into a slot on the air vent to prevent the cord from becoming disconnected from the computer 2 3 Bundle an
29. labeled MEDIA Figure 3 24 Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable 10 If installing a new drive connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector amp NOTE If you are installing a new SATA optical drive connect the data cable for the first optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2 Connect the data cable for a second optical drive to the black SATA connector on the system board labeled ESATA If the ESATA connector is already populated connect the second optical drive to the light blue connector 8200 Elite models or the white connector 6200 Pro models labeled SATA1 Refer to System Board Connections on page 62 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors 11 Replace the front bezel and computer access panel 12 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices then turn on the computer 13 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 78 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay amp NOTE Before you remove the old 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 ENWW 1 2 3 4 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer Turn off the computer properly
30. latch attachment 143 USDT removal 142 P port cover USDT installation 149 power USDT cord connection 131 product ID locations 14 R rear panel components CMT 7 MT 8 SFF 9 USDT 10 removing battery 157 CMT bezel blanks 21 CMT computer access panel 18 CMT drives 33 CMT expansion card 28 CMT expansion slot cover 29 CMT front bezel 20 CMT media card reader 33 MT bezel blanks 61 MT computer access panel 58 MT expansion card 67 MT expansion slot cover 68 MT front bezel 60 MT hard drive 79 MT media card reader 74 MT optical drive 74 SFF bezel blanks 95 SFF computer access panel 92 SFF expansion card 103 SFF expansion slot cover 104 SFF front bezel 94 SFF hard drive 119 SFF media card reader 115 SFF optical drive 110 Smart Cover Lock 165 USDT bezel blanks 135 USDT computer access panel 132 USDT front bezel 134 USDT hard drive 145 USDT optical drive 142 USDT port cover 149 S security 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 Smart Cover Lock 165 USDT cable lock 150 USDT front bezel 155 USDT HP Business PC Security Lock 151 USDT padlock 151 serial number locations 14 shipping preparation 170 Smart Cover Lock 165 specifications CMT memory 24 MT memory 64 SFF memory 99 USDT memory 138
31. mats Use conductive field service tools Use a portable field service kit with a folding static dissipating work mat If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding contact an HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider amp NOTE For more information on static electricity contact an HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider 168 Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge ENWW E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Follow these guidelines to properly set up and care for the computer and monitor ENWW Keep the computer away from excessive moisture direct sunlight and extremes of heat and cold Operate the computer on a sturdy level surface Leave a 10 2 cm 4 inch clearance on all vented sides of the computer and above the monitor to permit the required airflow Never restrict the airflow into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes Do not place the keyboard with the keyboard feet down directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow Never operate the computer with the access panel or any of the expansion card slot covers removed Do not stack computers on top of each other or place computers so near each other that they are subject to each other s re circulated or preheated air If the computer is to be operated within a separate enclosure intake and
32. on the system board Figure 3 14 Installing an Expansion Card NOTE When installing an expansion card press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot 12 Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to secure the expansion card Figure 3 15 Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer 13 Connect external cables to the installed card if needed Connect internal cables to the system board if needed 14 Replace the computer access panel 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 70 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 16 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 17 Reconfigure the computer if necessary Drive Positions Figure 3 16 Drive Positions Table 3 3 Drive Positions 1 Two 5 25 inch drive bays for optional drives optical drives shown 2 One 3 5 inch drive bay for optional drive media card reader shown 3 Secondary 3 5 inch internal hard drive bay for optional hard drive 4 Primary 3 5 inch internal hard drive bay NOTE The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer run Computer Setup ENWW Drive Positions 71 Installing and Removing Drives When installing drives follow these guidelines The primary Serial ATA SATA hard drive must be connect
33. only low profile cards You can install a PCI Express x1 x4 x8 or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot For dual graphics card configurations the first primary card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slot that is NOT downshifted to a x4 slot 8200 Elite models To remove replace or add an expansion card 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis 8 Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by lifting the green tab on the latch and rotating the latch to the open position Figure 4 11 Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 103 9 Before installing
34. power cord Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode Before handling a drive ensure that you are discharged of static electricity While handling a drive avoid touching the connector For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 Handle a drive carefully do not drop it Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids temperature extremes or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package Fragile Handle With Care ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 109 Removing a 5 25 inch Drive from a Drive Bay A CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the interna
35. the new optical drive can be used the release latch must be attached 1 Peel the backing off the adhesive on the release latch 2 Without allowing the release latch to touch the optical drive carefully align the holes on the release latch with the pins on the side of the optical drive Make sure the release latch is oriented properly 3 Insert the pin at the front of the optical drive into the hole at the end of the release latch and press firmly 4 Insert the second pin and press the entire release latch firmly to fasten the latch securely to the optical drive Figure 5 13 Aligning the Release Latch oe a ee ee a e ENWW Replacing the Optical Drive 143 Installing the New Optical Drive amp NOTE Ifyou are installing an optical drive in a bay that did not previously have a drive in it you must remove the access panel and the bezel blank covering the opening of the bay before proceeding Follow the procedures in Removing the Computer Access Panel on page 132 and Removing a Bezel Blank on page 135 1 Follow the instructions for removing the optical drive Refer to Removing the Optical Drive on page 142 2 Attach the release latch to the new optical drive Refer to Preparing the New Optical Drive on page 143 3 With the back of the optical drive facing the computer and the release latch on the inner side of the drive align the drive with the opening in the front bezel 4 Slide the optical drive through the f
36. 00 Pro Series System Board Connections Table 3 2 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 1 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 2 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 3 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 4 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM black Memory Module 5 Power SATAPWRO black SATA Optical Drives 6 Power SATAPWR1 SATA Hard Drives 7 SATA 3 0 SATAO dark blue 1st Hard Drive 8 SATA 2 0 SATA1 white 2nd Hard Drive or 2nd Optical Drive if an eSATA Adapter Cable exists 9 SATA 2 0 SATA2 white 1st Optical Drive 10 eSATA ESATA black eSATA Adapter Cable or 2nd Optical Drive 11 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port 12 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port 13 USB MEDIA black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader 14 Hood Lock HLCK black Hood Lock System Board Connections 63 Table 3 2 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections continued No System Board Connector System Board Label 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 Card 18 PCI Express x1 X4PCIEXP black Expansion Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card 20 PCI PCI white Expansion Card Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM dual inline memory modules DIMMs
37. 4 GB will run as dual channel and 1 GB will run as single channel In any mode the maximum operational speed is determined by the slowest DIMM in the system Installing Additional Memory 25 Installing DIMMs A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board The memory module sockets have gold plated metal contacts When upgrading the memory it is important to use memory modules with gold plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object For more information refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 When handling a memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may damage the module 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Tu
38. A E E E EE E E E bets 171 viii ENWW 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on the model For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer run the diagnostic utility included on some computer models only Figure 1 1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a desktop For more information see Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in this guide Figure 1 2 Microtower Configuration ENWW Standard Configuration Features 1 Figure 1 3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in a tower orientation For more information see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 96 in this guide Figure 1 4 Ultra Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Convertible Minitower CMT Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays Figure 1 5 Front Panel Components Table 1 1 Front Panel Components ss SSS eee SSS eee 1 5 25 inch Optical Drives 5 Microphone Headphone Connector 2 5 25 inch Media Card Reader optional 6 Power On Light 3 Dual State Power Button 7 Headphone Connector 4 Hard Drive Activity Light 8 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports CAUTION The bottom 5 25 inch drive bay has
39. E E AA a ai 61 System Board CONMOCCUOINS sisewtasieenterwctaniemudreunetnwcta han dun secbraalcdeunebeutvecuuainu a aa a aeaa aa ea 62 Installing Additional MemMOry cccccccccescceseccescceseecocensececucecseeeeaeesaeeesseeeseeesaesesseesageesessuseeseessegs 64 DINIS e EEE E E E E E EE 64 DDR 3SDRAM 8B 11 caer een renee nt ne ae Re a a 64 Populating DIMM Sockets ss ssccsdccrpcaincandedssatecaiieewadanssnuncdknnessia sebindawdauasaniaeeenslbaiazsoniacdienaiens 65 A CAMPION saie RE sie teamoriiunsiasneoierveiaractasnmatiacaunnminnycnmiaadaatasines 65 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ccccccccseceeceececaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeseeeesseeesseeeesaeeeeseneeees 67 PDT SEO SIONS srian E E E E EAEE 71 Installing ANd REMOVING Drives ccccccccscccssecceeeeceeeecsaeecseeesaseesageeseseesaeeesegeeeaeseseseeeeseseesseaeesseneenes 72 Removing a 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive from a Drive Bay ccccseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 14 Installing a 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive into a Drive Bay cccceecceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeneeeanes 76 Removing a Hard Drive from a Drive Bay ccccccccceececceeeeeeeeeeesaeeeesaeeeeeeeeeesaeeeesaaeeeenenees 19 Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay cccccccceeeeceeeeeeeeceeeeseeeeseeesaneeaeseeees 80 Mstaling a Securty LOCK srtassceuncedanccamndtieanernesdinceredudsasdancesndonaenslctdadencoameduascheandinndedsuidnnsedewiuarnctehecensde
40. ENWW A Ey ENWW Battery Replacement The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real time clock When replacing the battery use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed in the computer The computer comes with a 3 volt lithium coin cell battery WARNING The computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide battery There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery is not handled properly To reduce the risk of personal injury Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F Do not disassemble crush puncture short external contacts or dispose of in fire or water Replace the battery only with the HP spare designated for this product CAUTION Before replacing the battery it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings When the battery is removed or replaced the CMOS settings will be cleared Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object NOTE The lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the computer into a live AC wall socket The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power HP encourages customers to recycle used electronic hardware HP original print cartridges and rechargeable batteries For mo
41. ENWW Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors for your model Figure 4 7 8200 Elite Series System Board Connections 3 6 718 910 is Table 4 1 8200 Elite Series System Board Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 1 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 2 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 3 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 4 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM black Memory Module 5 Power SATAPWRO black SATA Optical Drives 6 Power SATAPWR1 black SATA Hard Drives 7 SATA 3 0 SATAO dark blue 1st Hard Drive 8 SATA 3 0 SATA1 light blue 2nd Hard Drive or 2nd Optical Drive if an ESATA Adapter Cable exists 9 SATA 2 0 SATA2 white 1st Optical Drive 10 eSATA ESATA black eSATA Adapter Cable or 2nd Optical Drive 11 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port 12 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port 13 USB MEDIA black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader 14 Hood Lock HLCK black Hood Lock 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 Card System Board Connections 97 Table 4 1 8200 Elite Series System Board Connections continued No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 18 PCI Express x16 downshifted X4PCIEXP white Expansion Card to a x4 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card 20 PCI PCI w
42. I Express x16 card pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket Lift the card straight up to remove it Be sure not to scrape the card against other components Figure 2 11 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 9 Store the removed card in anti static packaging 10 If you are not installing a new expansion card install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot A CAUTION After removing an expansion card you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation 30 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW ENWW 11 To install a new expansion card slide the bracket on the end of the card down into the slot on the back of the chassis and press the card down firmly into the socket on the system board Figure 2 12 Installing an Expansion Card l a Pr o NOTE When installing an expansion card press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot 12 13 14 15 16 17 Close the expansion card retention latch making sure that it snaps firmly into place Connect external cables to the installed card if needed Connect internal cables to the system board if needed Replace the computer access panel Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer
43. Minitower Configuration 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Remove the front bezel 7 Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5 25 inch drive bays ENWW Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 47 8 To release the drives from the 5 25 inch drive bay press down on the short yellow drivelock as shown 1 While pressing the drivelock pull the drives out of the drive bay 2 Figure 2 36 Releasing the 5 25 inch Drives from the Drive Bays Desktop Tee H l F Ai faa 3 s 4 _ ran ESSN 9 Gently slide the drive into the uppermost available bay until it snaps into place When the drive is properly inserted the drivelock will secure it Repeat this step for each drive Figure 2 37 Installing a Drive in the Minitower Configuration A CAUTION The bottom 5 25 inch drive bay has
44. a shorter depth than the upper two bays The bottom bay supports a half height drive or other device that is no more than 14 5 cm 5 7 inches in depth Do not try to force a larger drive such as an optical drive into the bottom bay This could cause damage to the drive and the system board The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive 10 Reconnect all power and data cables to the drives in the 5 25 inch drive bays 11 Remove the bezel subpanel as described in the Removing Bezel Blanks on page 21 section A CAUTION Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the front bezel Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it within the front bezel 48 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW ENWW 12 Reposition the bezel blanks within the subpanel in the proper orientation for the minitower configuration 13 Reposition the subpanel rotate it 90 with the logo at the bottom then snap it back into the bezel Figure 2 38 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 14 Replace the front bezel and computer access panel 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 16 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration 49 Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the f
45. a shorter depth than the upper two bays The bottom bay supports a half height drive or other device that is no more than 14 5 cm 5 7 inches in depth Do not try to force a larger drive such as an optical drive into the bottom bay This could cause damage to the drive and the system board The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive NOTE When a device is plugged into the Microphone Headphone Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line In device or a headphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar NOTE The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on If it is flashing red there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code ENWW Convertible Minitower CMT Front Panel Components 3 Microtower MT Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays Table 1 2 Front Panel Components 1 5 25 inch Optical Drives 5 3 5 inch Media Card Reader optional 2 Hard Drive Activity Light 6 Dual State Power Button 3 Microphone Headphone Connector 7 Power On Light 4 USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 Ports 8 Headphone Connector NOTE When a device is plugged into the Micro
46. ackaging 11 If you are not installing a new expansion card install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot A CAUTION After removing an expansion card you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 105 12 To install a new expansion card hold the card just above the expansion socket on the system board then move the card toward the rear of the chassis 1 so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the 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 Installing an Expansion Card NOTE When installing an expansion card press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot 13 Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to secure the expansion card Figure 4 16 Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer 14 Connect external cables to the installed card if needed Connect internal cables to the system board if needed 15 Replace the computer access panel 16 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 17 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 106 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 18 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 19 Reconfigure the computer if necessary Drive P
47. ailSafe Key e Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider Order PN 166527 001 for the wrench style key or PN 166527 002 for the screwdriver bit key e Refer to the HP Web site htip Awww hp com for ordering information e Call the appropriate number listed in the warranty or in the Support Telephone Numbers guide ENWW Smart Cover FailSafe Key 165 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock To open the access panel with the Smart Cover Lock engaged 1 _Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Use the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the two tamper proof screws that secure the Smart Cover Lock to the chassis Figure C 1 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws from the Convertible Minitower 166 Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock ENWW Figure C 2 Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screws from the Microtower You can now remove the access p
48. anel To reattach the Smart Cover Lock secure the lock in place with the tamper proof screws ENWW Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock 167 D Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static sensitive devices This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage observe the following precautions Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static safe containers Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static free workstations Place parts on a grounded surface before removing them from their containers Avoid touching pins leads or circuitry Always be properly grounded when touching a static sensitive component or assembly Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic sensitive parts Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snug against the skin Use heelstraps toestraps or bootstraps at standing workstations Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor
49. ation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located on the Web at hitp www hp com ergo WARNING Energized and moving parts inside Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclosure Replace and secure the enclosure before re energizing the equipment A CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object See Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 for more information When the computer is plugged into an AC power source voltage is always applied to the system board You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components ENWW Serviceability Features 57 Removing the Computer Access Panel To access internal components you must remove the access panel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always prese
50. bezel blank 1 Remove the access panel and front bezel 2 To remove the bezel blank push the two retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place towards the outer left edge of the bezel 1 and pull the bezel blank inwards to remove it 2 Figure 5 5 Removing a Bezel Blank Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis 1 then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis 2 and snap it into place Figure 5 6 Replacing the Front Bezel ENWW Removing a Bezel Blank 135 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration The Ultra Slim Desktop can be used in a tower orientation with the tower stand included with the computer 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Orient the computer so that its left side is facing down and place the computer firmly down into the stand Figure 5 7 Placing t
51. blue 3 O VGA Monitor Connector 8 PS 2 Mouse Connector green 4 t DisplayPort Monitor Connector 9 lOlOla Serial Connector 5 e lt Universal Serial Bus USB ports 10 RJ 45 Network Connector NOTE An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP When a device is plugged into the blue Line In Audio Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line in device or a microphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar The monitor connectors on the system board are inactive when a graphics card is installed in the computer If a graphics card is installed into one of the system board slots the connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors ENWW Convertible Minitower CMT Rear Panel Components T 8 Microtower MT Rear Panel Components Figure 1 9 Rear Panel Components Table 1 6 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector gt J Line In Audio Connector blue PS 2 Mouse Connector green llla Serial Connector RJ 45 Network Connector 7 8 B 9 iP 10 lt gt Line Out Connector for powered audio devices green PS 2 Keyboard Connector purple VGA Monitor Connector DisplayPort Monitor Connector Universal Serial Bus USB por
52. carefully do not drop it Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids temperature extremes or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers If a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package Fragile Handle With Care ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 73 Removing a 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive from a Drive Bay A CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the access panel and front bezel 6 Disconnect the drive cables as indicated in the following illustrations A CAUTION When removing the cables pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable a Ifyou are removing an optical drive disconnect t
53. ccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeee ences cess eeseeeeeaeeseeeesaeesaueesaneesaeesaueeseeesneeeseeesoes 99 DO E secre ear AE E T E T T A EET E T 99 DDR3 SDRAM DIMMS nannnaennannnonnnsnnnsnnornnrenrorrrrsnrerrrrennrrnnronnrrnrrrnerrnnrrnnrrnnrrenrrnnrrsnrennrenne 99 Populating DIMM Sockets cccccsscceseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeeseneeeseeeeeeeeeseueesaeeeesaeeeesaes 100 ITS CANES LOUIS ea E ueacvion Aaaaetnes venganuanoneeca ten 100 Removing or Installing AN Expansion Card ccccccceseececeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeesaeeeeseeeesaeeeesaeeessaneeeaaes 103 DEVO POSON eceran e e EE EE EOE OE SEEE TE EE EAEE EEE EEES 107 Stalling and Removing DIVOS ismrren nesi T E aai 108 Removing a 5 25 inch Drive from a Drive Bay cccccccseeeccceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeesseeeeeaeeesaees 110 Installing a 5 25 inch Drive into a Drive Bay cccecccecccseeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeeseeesseeeeneeeseneens 112 Removing a 3 5 inch Drive from a Drive Bay cccscccccseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeaeeeeeeees 115 Installing a 3 5 inch Drive into a Drive Bay ccccccccceeecceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeaueesanees 117 Removing and Replacing the Primary 3 5 inch Internal Hard Drive cccseeeeeeeees 119 Mstaling UII LOCK erson neg A E n E SEE E EE E 123 HP Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable LOCK cccccecceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeens 123 PCI OGK arepe p E E E E E A EA E E EE 123 HP Business
54. correctly in the drive cage and lock in place HP has provided extra guide screws for the drive bays four 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws and eight M3 metric guide screws installed on the side of the drive bays The 6 32 isolation mounting screws are required for a secondary hard drive All other drives except the primary hard drive use M3 metric screws The HP supplied metric screws are black and the HP supplied isolation mounting screws are silver and blue If you are replacing the primary hard 72 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW drive you must remove the four silver and blue 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and install them in the new 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 A CAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive If you are inserting or removing a drive shut down the operating system properly turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Do not remove a drive while the computer is on or in standby mode Before handling a drive ensure that you are discharged of static electricity While handling a drive avoid touching the connector For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 Handle a drive
55. e slots on the rear of the chassis then slide the cover to the right to secure it in place 2 Figure 5 22 Installing a Port Cover NOTE For security purposes you can install an optional cable lock to the chassis that locks the port cover and secures the computer See Installing a Security Lock on page 150 The port cover is secured in place by a retention lever just inside the port cover opening To remove the port cover pull the lever back towards the port cover opening 1 then slide the cover to the left and off the computer 2 Figure 5 23 Removing a Port Cover ENWW Installing and Removing a Port Cover 149 Installing a Security Lock HP Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock There are two cable lock slots on the rear of the computer The slot next to the thumbscrew should be used when there is no port cover The slot on the far right should be used when a port cover is installed Figure 5 24 Installing a Cable Lock with No Port Cover 150 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 Fixed Object ENWW Installing a Security Lock 151 Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back of the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rear
56. ed to the dark blue primary SATA connector on the system board labeled SATAO If you are adding a second hard drive connect it to the light blue connector 8200 Elite models or the white connector 6200 Pro models on the system board labeled SATA1 Connect the first SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2 If you are adding a second optical drive connect it to the black SATA connector on the system board labeled ESATA If the ESATA connector is already populated connect the second optical drive to the light blue connector on the system board labeled SATA1 8200 Elite models or the white connector labeled SATA1 6200 Pro models Connect an optional eSATA adapter cable to the black SATA connector on the system board labeled ESATA Connect a media card reader USB cable to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA The power cable for the SATA optical drives is a two headed cable this is plugged into the system board with the first connector routed to the top 5 25 inch bay and the second connector routed to the bottom 5 25 inch bay The power cable for the SATA hard drives is a two headed cable this is plugged into the system board with the first connector routed to the bottom 3 5 inch bay and the second connector routed to the top 3 5 inch bay The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA optical drives or PATA hard drives You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up
57. edia card reader connect the USB cable to the USB system board connector labeled MEDIA Figure 2 24 Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable 10 If you are installing a new drive connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector amp NOTE If you are installing a new SATA optical drive connect the data cable for the first optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2 Connect the data cable for a second optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATAS Refer to System Board Connections on page 23 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors 40 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 11 Replace the front bezel and computer access panel 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 13 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay E NOTE The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA hard drives ENWW Before you remove the old 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 To install a hard drive in a 3 5 inch internal drive bay 1 2 3 4 A Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer
58. endix A Battery Replacement cccccesceeeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeneeesecea ese seeneeeaseeneeenseanecensse seen seeneseeneeeeesoneaes 157 Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 5 inch SATA Hard Drive cccesseseeeeeeeeeeees 160 Appendix C Unlocking the Smart Cover LOCK ccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaseaseseaeseaeseenseaneseaeeseneeseneees 165 Smart Gover FailSafe K y sate sintecwascctsanedenanteoiuexmnastenecancaniiacdaandoncusins sallmteciounndguns ious aAA AARAA 165 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover LOCK cccceccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 166 Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge iscsi iaicsissnsiccnsenecannsannasebncicincnausionicansaiabbnniseabnniscbsentncchusesanshisdeebaxsnnenceasiniens 168 Preventing Electrostatic Damage ccccccccscccsseeeeseeceeseeseceueesensesessececueeteueesseeeeaeeesaeeesseeseseeneneess 168 Grounding Me tMgd S eee enn ee me ene eR e i 168 Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation 000 169 Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care ccc cecccceccceccceeceececeeceeeeeeeeesueeeseeesseeessaeessaees 169 Optical Drive F FSC AU ONS eset Pc chet case toesedae o iaaa Aaa aE E 170 OS Aa OU cases scab E E E E E A 170 e e EEEE E N E E E O E O EE E E EE 170 S L E EE E A E E ETE E AE PE EEA EIE OA E 170 DENO CSA ANON ersa E a T E 170 E A A PE E E EAA AA A E E EEE AE E PEN E
59. ery slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder s lip with the positive side up Push the other edge down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery 2 Figure A 2 Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type 2 Type 3 a Pull back on the clip 1 that is holding the battery in place and remove the battery 2 158 Appendix A Battery Replacement ENWW b Insert the new battery and position the clip back into place Figure A 3 Removing a Coin Cell Battery Type 3 NOTE After the battery has been replaced use the following steps to complete this procedure 8 Replace the computer access panel 9 Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer 10 Reset the date and time your passwords and any special system setups using Computer Setup 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed ENWW 159 B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 9 Inch SATA Hard Drive Some models are equipped with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in the 5 25 inch internal drive bay The hard drive is housed in a carrier that can be quickly and easily removed from the drive bay To remove and replace a drive in the carrier NOTE Before you remove the old 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 1 Unlock the hard drive carrier with the key provided and slide the ca
60. es as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board The memory module sockets have gold plated metal contacts When upgrading the memory it is important to use memory modules with gold plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object For more information refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 When handling a memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may damage the module 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plug
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62. evices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Lift up on the access panel handle 1 then lift the access panel off the computer 2 Figure 4 1 Removing the Computer Access Panel 92 Chapter4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place 2 Figure 4 2 Replacing the Computer Access Panel ENWW Replacing the Computer Access Panel 93 Removing the Front Bezel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any e
63. ew through the interior of the front of the chassis into the front 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 Security Screw p f 9 Replace the access panel 10 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 56 Chapter2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter Warnings and Cautions Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions cautions and warnings in this guide A WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock hot surfaces or fire Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller NIC receptacles Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord in a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide It describes proper workst
64. exhaust ventilation must be provided on the enclosure and the same operating guidelines listed above will still apply Keep liquids away from the computer and keyboard Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with any type of material Install or enable power management functions of the operating system or other software including sleep states Turn off the computer before you do either of the following o Wipe the exterior of the computer with a soft damp cloth as needed Using cleaning products may discolor or damage the finish o Occasionally clean the air vents on all vented sides of the computer Lint dust and other foreign matter can block the vents and limit the airflow Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care 169 Optical Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning the optical drive Operation Cleaning Safety Do not move the drive during operation This may cause it to malfunction during reading Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature as condensation may form inside the unit If the temperature suddenly changes while the drive is on wait at least one hour before you turn off the power If you operate the unit immediately it may malfunction while reading Avoid placing the drive in a location that is subject to high humidity extreme temperatures mechanical vibration or direct sunlight Clean the panel and controls with a soft
65. eys Arrow Keys Ctrl Keys Application Key Windows Logo Keys Alt Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application being used Includes the following Insert Home Page Up Delete End and Page Down Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock Work like a calculator keypad Used to navigate through a document or Web site These keys allow you to move left right up and down using the keyboard instead of the mouse Used in combination with another key their effect depends on the application software you are using Used like the right mouse button to open pop up menus in a Microsoft Office application May perform other functions in other software applications Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows Used in combination with other keys to perform other functions Used in combination with another key their effect depends on the application software you are using Keys available in select geographic regions Product Features ENWW Using the Windows Logo Key ENWW Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system Refer to Keyboard on page 12 to identify the Windows Logo key Table 1 10 Windows Logo Key Functions The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows Vista and Microsoft Windows 7
66. front bezel 128 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 9 Install the security screw next to the middle front bezel release tab to secure the front bezel in place Figure 4 52 Installing the Front Bezel Security Screw 10 Replace the access panel 11 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 13 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed ENWW Installing a Security Lock 129 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter Warnings and Cautions Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions cautions and warnings in this guide A WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage from electrical shock hot surfaces or fire Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller NIC receptacles Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord in a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times To reduce the risk of serious
67. g guide screws in the adapter bracket two on each side of the bracket Figure 2 26 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws in the 2 5 inch Adapter Bracket o Install the drive into the slot on the adapter bracket with the PCA side facing down aligning the three tabs on the bracket with the drive Ensure that the power and data connectors on the drive are properly oriented Figure 2 27 Installing the Drive in the Adapter Bracket 42 Chapter2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW o Hold the drive and bracket firmly together and turn the assembly over Install four M3 screws to secure the drive to the bracket Figure 2 28 Securing the Drive in the Adapter Bracket f d l l I h e Ifyou are installing the drive in the upper bay bay 4 install three standard 6 32 silver guide screws two on the right side and one on the left side in the screw hole closest to the power and data connectors Figure 2 29 Installing Standard Guide Screws 7 Insert the hard drive into the bay as follows ENWW Installing Drives 43 A CAUTION Make sure the guide screws line up with the guide slots in the drive cage The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive e __ If you are installing a hard drive into one of the lower two bays bays 5 and 6 slide the hard drive into the drive bay until it locks The dri
68. ge 61 for more information 7 Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive HP has provided eight extra M3 metric guide screws on the front of the chassis under the front bezel The M3 metric guide screws are black Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 72 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location E NOTE When replacing the drive transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to the new one A CAUTION Use only 5 mm long screws as guide screws Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive Figure 3 21 Installing Guide Screws Optical Drive Shown 76 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 8 Slide the drive into the drive bay making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots until the drive snaps into place Figure 3 22 Sliding the Drives into the Drive Cage 9 Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations a Ifyou are installing an optical drive connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the back of the drive amp NOTE The power cable for the optical drives is a two headed cable that is routed from the system board to the rear of the optical drive bays Figure 3 23 Connecting the Optical Drive Cables ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 77 b If your are installing a media card reader connect the USB cable to the USB system board connector
69. ged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Locate the memory module sockets on the system board A WARNING To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching 140 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 8 Toremove a SODIMM press outward on the two latches on each side of the SODIMM 1 then pull the SODIMM out of the socket 2 Figure 5 10 Removing a SODIMM 9 Slide the new SODIMM into the socket at approximately a 30 angle 1 then press the SODIMM down 2 so that the latches lock it in place Figure 5 11 Installing a SODIMM in Tir NOTE A memory module can be installed in only one way Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket 10 Replace the access panel 11 Ifthe computer was on a stand replace the stand 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 13 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover or access panel was removed ENWW Installing Additional Memory 141 The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory when you turn on the computer Replacing the Optical Drive The Ultra Slim Desktop uses a slimli
70. he Computer on the Stand 6 Reconnect the external equipment plug the power cord into a power outlet and turn the computer on amp NOTE Ensure atleast 10 2 centimeters 4 inches of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions 7 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover or access panel was removed E amp x NOTE An optional Quick Release mounting bracket is available from HP for mounting the computer to a wall desk or swing arm 136 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW System Board Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors ENWW Figure 5 8 System Board Connections ri No System Board Connector System Board Label 1 SATA 3 0 SATA1 2 Power SATA PWR1 3 Mobile PCI Express Module MXM 4 Hood Sensor HSENSE 5 USB MEDIA 6 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP1 Color light blue white black white black black Component Optical Drive Optical Drive Graphics Card Hood Sensor SD Media Card Reader Expansion Card System Board Connections 137 Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM small outline dual inline memory modules SODIMMs SODIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to two industry standard SODIMMs These memory sockets are populated with a
71. he power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the drive Figure 3 18 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables 74 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW b If you are removing a media card reader disconnect the USB cable from the system board Figure 3 19 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable 7 A latch drive bracket with release tabs secures the drives in the drive bay Lift the release tab on the latch drive bracket 1 for the drive you want to remove then slide the drive from its drive bay 2 Figure 3 20 Removing the Drives ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 75 Installing a 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive into a Drive Bay 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Remove the front bezel If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank remove the bezel blank See Removing Bezel Blanks on pa
72. he power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Ifyou are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank remove the front bezel then remove the bezel blank See Removing Bezel Blanks on page 95 for more information 112 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 chassis under the front bezel The M3 metric guide screws are black Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 108 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location NOTE When replacing the drive transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to the new one A CAUTION Use only 5 mm long screws as guide screws Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive Figure 4 23 Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive 9 Position the guide screws on the drive into the J slots in the drive bay Then slide the drive toward the front of the computer until it locks into place F
73. hite Expansion Card Figure 4 8 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections 5 6 71819110 a 12 14 15 16 18 we 19 20 az 17 DA g Table 4 2 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 1 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 2 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 3 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 4 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM black Memory Module 5 Power SATAPWRO black SATA Optical Drives 6 Power SATAPWR1 SATA Hard Drives 7 SATA 3 0 SATAO dark blue 1st Hard Drive 8 SATA 2 0 SATA1 white 2nd Hard Drive or 2nd Optical Drive if an eSATA Adapter Cable exists 9 SATA 2 0 SATA2 white 1st Optical Drive 10 eSATA ESATA black eSATA Adapter Cable or 2nd Optical Drive 11 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port 12 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port 13 USB MEDIA black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader 14 Hood Lock HLCK black Hood Lock 98 Chapter4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW Table 4 2 6200 Pro Series System Board Connections continued No System Board Connector System Board Label 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 Card 18 PCI Express x1 X4PCIEXP black Expansion Card 19 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card 20 PCI PCI white Expansion Card Installi
74. iagnostic code Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code Small Form Factor SFF Front Panel Components 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model Some models have a bezel blank covering the optical drive bay Figure 1 7 Front Panel Components Table 1 4 Front Panel Components SSS ESS EEE eee SSS SS SSS 1 Optical Drive 5 Microphone Headphone Connector 2 Power On Light 6 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports 3 SD Media Card Reader optional 7 Hard Drive Activity Light 4 Headphone Connector 8 Dual State Power Button NOTE When a device is plugged into the Microphone Headphone Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line In device or a headphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar NOTE The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on If it is flashing red there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code 6 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Convertible Minitower CMT Rear Panel Components Figure 1 8 Rear Panel Components Table 1 5 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 6 J Line Out Connector for powered audio devices green 2 PS 2 Keyboard Connector purple 7 gt J Line In Audio Connector
75. ibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices ENWW Installing Additional Memory 65 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board 5 Remove the computer access panel A WARNING To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching 6 Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 and insert the memory module into the socket 2 Figure 3 9 Installing a DIMM E NOTE A memory module can be installed in only 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 populate the sockets so that the memory capacity is spread as equally as possible between Channel A and Channel B Refer to Populating DIMM Sockets on page 65 for more information 7
76. ices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the chassis 2 Figure 3 4 Removing the Front Bezel 60 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing Bezel Blanks On some models there are bezel blanks covering the 3 5 inch and 5 25 inch drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive To remove a bezel blank 1 Remove the access panel and front bezel 2 To remove a bezel blank push the two retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place towards the outer right edge of the bezel 1 and slide the bezel blank back and to the right to remove it 2 Figure 3 5 Removing a Bezel Blank Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the left side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis 1 then rotate the right side of the bezel onto the chassis 2 and snap it into place Figure 3 6 Replacing the Front Bezel ENWW Removing Bezel Blanks 61 System Board Connections Refer to the following illustrations and tables to identify the system board connectors for your model Figure 3 7 8200 Elite Series System Board Connections 3 DOOL I Fr
77. ices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration ENWW 1 2 a Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer Remove the computer access panel Remove the front bezel Disconnect all power and data cables from the back of the drives in the 5 25 inch drive bays Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 45 8 To release the drives from the 5 25 inch drive bay lift the release tab on the green latch drive bracket for the drive 1 While lifting the release tab slide the drive from its drive bay 2 Repeat this step for each 5 25 inch drive Figure 2 33 Releasing the 5 25 inch Drives from the Drive Bays Minitower i Ea w i F Tie 9 Gently slide the drive into the uppermost available bay until it snaps into place When the drive is properly inserted the drivelock will secure it Repeat this ste
78. igure 4 24 Installing the Optical Drive Ly i _ Em j w Pee eee eal L ih Halal BETT LETTI HTIO i KETT A al I ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 113 10 Rotate the drive cage to its upright position Figure 4 25 Rotating the Drive Cage Up 11 Connect the SATA data cable to the white SATA system board connector labeled SATA2 12 Route the data cable through the cable guides A CAUTION There are two cable guides that keep the data cable from being pinched by the drive cage when raising or lowering it One is located on the bottom side of the drive cage The other is located on the chassis frame under the drive cage Ensure that the data cable is routed through these guides before connecting it to the optical drive 13 Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the rear of the optical drive NOTE The power cable for the optical drive is a three headed cable that is routed from the system board to the hard drive then to the rear of the optical drive Figure 4 26 Connecting the Power and Data Cables 114 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 14 Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position A CAUTION Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down Figure 4 27 Rotating the Drive Cage Down s i _ 5 Soe j n a 15 Replace the front bezel if removed and access panel 16 Ifthe computer was on
79. ing Bezel Blanks 95 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration The Small Form Factor computer can be used in a tower orientation with an optional tower stand that can be purchased from HP 1 _Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Orient the computer so that its right side is facing down and place the computer in the optional stand Figure 4 6 Changing from Desktop to Tower Orientation NOTE To stabilize the computer in a tower orientation HP recommends the use of the optional tower stand 6 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices then turn on the computer NOTE Ensure atleast 10 2 centimeters 4 inches of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions 7 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 96 Chapter4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW System Board Connections
80. ing system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis 7 Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by lifting the green tab on the latch and rotating the latch to the open position Figure 3 10 Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 8 Before installing an expansion card remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 67 amp NOTE Before removing an installed expansion card disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card a Ifyou are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis Pull the slot cover straight up then away from the inside of the chassis Figure 3 11 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover b If you are removing a standard PCI card or PCI Express x1 card hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull f
81. ion for upgrading HP Compaq Business PCs A WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life A CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information E NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information ENWW IV About This Book ENWW Table of contents ee Oe NE EIAS EN AE A EAE EAT AOE E PENS E O T A A E EEN E A A EAE AA 1 Standard Configuration Features cccccccceeceeceeeeceeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeeesseeesaaeeeaeaneeesaes 1 Convertible Minitower CMT Front Panel Component cccccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseesesseeeeesaeeeeseneeeeaees 3 Microtower MT Front Panel Components cccccseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseaeeesaeeeeseeeeseeeeeaaeeesaeeeeseeeesaees 4 Small Form Factor SFF Front Panel Components cccceccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeesaeeeesaeeeeeseeeesaeeeessaneeeeaees 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Front Panel Components ccccecceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeaeeeeseeeesaeeenens 6 Convertible Minitower CMT Rear Panel Components ccccecceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeesaueesaaees T Microtower MT Rear Panel Components ccccecceseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeseeeeesaaeeesaeeeesaeeeenees 8 Small Form Factor SFF Rear Panel Components
82. ive to liquids temperature extremes or products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers lf a drive must be mailed place the drive in a bubble pack mailer or other protective packaging and label the package Fragile Handle With Care Installing a 5 25 inch Drive into a Drive Bay 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Remove the front bezel If you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank remove the bezel blank See Removing Bezel Blanks on page 21 for more information 38 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 7 Install four M3 metric guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive 1 HP has provided four extra M3 metric guide screws on the 5 25 inch drive bracket under the access panel The M3 metric guide screws are black Refer to Installing Drives on page 37 for an illustra
83. l components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Rotate the drive cage to its upright position Figure 4 19 Rotating the Drive Cage Up 110 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 8 If removing an optical drive disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the rear of the optical drive A CAUTION When removing the cables pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable Figure 4 20 Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables 9 Rotate the drive cage back down to its normal position A CAUTION Be careful not to pinch any cables or wires when rotating the drive cage down Figure 4 21 Rotating the Drive Cage Down ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 111 10 Press down on the green drive retainer button located on the left side of the drive to disengage the drive from the drive cage 1 While pressing the drive retainer button 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 Drive into a Drive Bay 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect t
84. models labeled SATA1 10 Route the power and data cables in their cable retainers 11 Replace the computer access panel 12 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices then turn on the computer 13 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 83 Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following 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 Fixed Object Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back of the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 90 degrees Figure 3 36 Installing the Kensington Lock on the Monitor ENWW Installing a Security Lock 85 3 Slide the security cable through the hole in the Kensington lock on the rear of the monitor Figure 3 37 Securing the Monitor 4 Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the bracket 1 and inserting the security cable through one of the two holes in the b
85. n in the Windows taskbar 10 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Media Card Reader Components The media card reader is an optional device available on some models only Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the media card reader components Figure 1 12 Media Card Reader Components SD MMC miniSD MS Pra ME PRO Duo CompactFlash IIl Table 1 8 Media Card Reader Components No Slot Media 1 xD e xD Picture Card xD 2 MicroSD e MicroSD T Flash e MicroSDHC 3 Media Card Reader Activity Light 4 SD MMC miniSD e Secure Digital SD e MiniSDHC e MultiMediaCard 4 0 MMC Plus e Secure Digital High e MultiMediaCard Capacity SDHC MMC e Reduced Size MultiMediaCard 4 0 MiniSD Reduced Size MMC Mobile MultiMediaCard RS MMC e MMC Micro adapter required 5 USB e USB Universal Serial Bus Port 6 CompactFlash I II CompactFlash Card e CompactFlash Card e MicroDrive Type 1 Type 2 7 MS PRO MS PRO DUO e Memory Stick MS e Memory Stick Select e Memory Stick PRO Duo MS PRO Duo e MagicGate Memory e Memory Stick Duo Stick MG MS Duo e Memory Stick PRO HG Duo e MagicGate Memory e Memory Stick PRO Duo MS PRO e Memory Stick Micro M2 adapter required ENWW Media Card Reader Components 11 Keyboard Figure 1 13 Keyboard Components Table 1 9 Keyboard Components 1 2 9 1 12 Chapter 1 Function Keys Editing Keys Status Lights Numeric K
86. ne Serial ATA SATA optical drive Removing the Optical Drive A CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Remove the computer access panel and front bezel 7 Disconnect the cables on the rear of the optical drive 1 push the green release latch on the right rear side of the drive toward the center of the drive 2 then slide the drive forward and out of the bay through the front bezel 3 A CAUTION When removing the cables pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable Figure 5 12 Removing the Optical Drive a ee ee PF ra i Fa Pa Pa 142 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Preparing the New Optical Drive Before
87. nel B Figure 5 9 SODIMM Socket Locations Table 5 1 SODIMM Socket Locations Item Description System Board Label Socket Color 1 SODIMM1 socket Channel B XMM1 Black 2 SODIMM3 socket Channel A XMM3 Black The system will automatically operate in single channel mode dual channel mode or flex mode depending on how the SODIMMs are installed e The system will operate in single channel mode if the SODIMM sockets are populated in one channel only e The system will operate in a higher performing dual channel mode if the memory capacity of the SODIMM in Channel A is equal to the memory capacity of the SODIMM in Channel B e The system will operate in flex mode if the memory capacity of the SODIMM in Channel A is not equal to the memory capacity of the SODIMM in Channel B In flex mode the channel populated with the least amount of memory describes the total amount of memory assigned to dual channel and the remainder is assigned to single channel If one channel will have more memory than the other the larger amount should be assigned to channel A e In any mode the maximum operational speed is determined by the slowest SODIMM in the system ENWW Installing Additional Memory 139 Installing SODIMMs A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modul
88. ng Additional Memory DIMMs The computer comes with double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM dual inline memory modules DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry standard DIMMs These memory sockets are populated with at least one preinstalled DIMM To achieve the maximum memory support you can populate the system board with up to 16 GB of memory configured in a high performing dual channel mode DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs A CAUTION This product DOES NOT support DDR3 Ultra Low Voltage DDR3U memory The ENWW processor is not compatible with DDR3U memory and if you plug DDR3U memory into the system board it can cause the physical damage to the DIMM or invoke system malfunction For proper system operation the DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs must be e _industry standard 240 pin e unbuffered non ECC PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 MHz compliant or PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 MHZ compliant e 1 5 volt DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs The DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs must also e support CAS latency 7 DDR3 1066 MHz 7 7 7 timing and CAS latency 9 DDR3 1333 MHz 9 9 9 timing e contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information In addition the computer supports e 12 Mbit 1 Gbit and 2 Gbit non ECC memory technologies e single sided and double sided DIMMs DIMMs constructed with x8 and x16 DDR devices DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported Installing Additional Memory 99 EY NOTE The system will no
89. ng a memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may damage the module 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 100 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel A WARNING To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching 7 Rotate up the internal drive bay housing to access the memory module sockets on the system board Figure 4 9 Rotating the Drive Cage Up ENWW Installing Additional Memory 101 8 A 10 11 12 13 14 Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 and insert the memory mod
90. ng the screw provided Figure 2 46 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis ENWW Installing a Security Lock 53 7 Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock 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 devices in your workstation will be secured Figure 2 48 Secured Workstation 54 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Front Bezel Security The front bezel can be locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP To install the security screw 1 _Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the access panel and front bezel 6 Remove the security screw from the inside of the front bezel Figure 2 49 Retrieving the Front Bezel ou Screw 7 Replace the front bezel ENWW Installing a Security Lock 55 8 Install the scr
91. not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller NIC receptacles Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The grounding plug is an important safety feature Plug the power cord in a grounded earthed outlet that is easily accessible at all times To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety amp Comfort Guide It describes proper workstation setup posture and health and work habits for computer users and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information This guide is located on the Web at hitp www hp com ergo WARNING Energized and moving parts inside Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclosure Replace and secure the enclosure before re energizing the equipment CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object See Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 for more information When the computer is plugged into an AC power source voltage is always applied to the system board You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components Serviceability Features 91 Removing the Computer Access Panel To access internal components you must remove the access panel 1 Remove disengage any security d
92. ns oaawtdusiada neues was 21 FREDIGCING the Front Bezel csser Eaa AEAEE EREA aE 22 System Board Connections ccccccescccceseccceesecceeeecceusccceuseecseeecuececsueeeseueeeseueesseeeessueeessaeeesseseessegs 23 mMstalingAddonal Memo y sipovaccistdcsetdesnanatesindaeiadoesiaaiine sh sianuandsenpwonimeiencamsienmauaniaed aN 24 DS E E A PEA EE E A E E E E E EE 24 DDR3 SDRAM DIMMS i casscdcsciectnead deen cSansdciassaiussesicdaxnsdusarcauitedateend datoadsnisediawialeeniea nee 24 Populating DIMM SOCKETS ieccacsotias cevnesncaanvendtaenseivtelscasteeideeeisdunamaassuedutenievbeteadwmanadecteoss 25 TS CAT DINDI S sensed tite octane ya tincreumcansticiasreuma E E 26 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ccccccccsecceceeeecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeesseeeesaeeeeseneeees 28 DEVO FOSON eair e didn undasacinrianariieastnan ountaamensimelapae iia E E diaetanavasats 32 Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay ccccsccccseeeccesecceeuceccsecceaeeeceseecsuececeusessuseessageessaueessuseessaagses 33 ENWW WSS NU TENS ANS aed senecitenec E A E E lot tected E E E 37 Installing a 5 25 inch Drive into a Drive Bay ccccecccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeueenaeeenaeeeens 38 Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay cccccecceeecceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeaeeeeeeeeneeeeees 41 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration cccccececceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeseeeeeseeeeseees 45 Changing
93. nsion Card to a x4 6 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card 7 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP 1 black Expansion Card 8 Hood Lock HLCK black Hood Lock 9 Hood Sensor HSENSE white Hood Sensor 10 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 11 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 12 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 13 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM black Memory Module 14 Power SATA PWR black SATA Optical Drives 15 Power SATA PWRO black SATA Hard Drives 16 USB MEDIA black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader System Board Connections 23 Table 2 1 System Board Connections continued No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 17 USB MEDIA2 black USB Device such as a Media Card Reader 18 SATA 2 0 SATA2 white 3rd Hard Drive or 1st Optical Drive if no 3rd Hard Drive 19 SATA 3 0 SATAO dark blue 1st Hard Drive 20 SATA 3 0 SATA1 light blue 2nd Hard Drive 21 SATA 2 0 SATA3 white 2nd Optical Drive or 1st Optical Drive if a 3rd Hard Drive exists 22 eSATA ESATA black eSATA Adapter Cable or 2nd Optical Drive if a 3rd Hard Drive exists 23 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory DDR3 SDRAM dual inline memory modules DIMMs DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry standard DIMMs These memory sockets are populated with at least one preins
94. nt on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews 1 that secure the access panel to the computer chassis 6 Use the handle located between the thumbscrews to lift the access panel off the unit 2 NOTE You may want to lay the computer on its side to install internal parts Be sure the side with the access panel is facing up Figure 3 1 Removing the Computer Access Panel 58 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Replacing the Computer Access Panel 1 Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis 1 then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit 2 Figure 3 2 Replacing the Computer Access Panel 2 Ensure that the panel is completely closed 1 and tighten the two thumbscrews that secure the access panel to the chassis 2 Figure 3 3 Tightening the Access Panel Thumbscrews ENWW Replacing the Computer Access Panel 59 Removing the Front Bezel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external dev
95. o the dark blue SATA connector on the system board labeled SATAO If you are adding a second hard drive connect it to the light blue SATA1 connector Connect the first SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2 If you are adding a second optical drive connect it to the white SATA3 connector Connect an optional eSATA adapter cable to the black SATA connector on the system board labeled ESATA Connect a media card reader USB cable to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA The power cable for the SATA optical drives is a two headed cable this is plugged into the system board with the first connector routed to the middle 5 25 inch bay and the second connector routed to the top 5 25 inch bay The power cable for the SATA hard drives is a three headed cable this is plugged into the system board with the first connector routed to the bottom 3 5 inch bay the second connector routed to the middle 3 5 inch bay and the third connector routed to the top 3 5 inch bay The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA optical drives or PATA hard drives You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place HP has provided extra guide screws installed on the chassis The hard drive uses 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws in the lower two bays and standard 6 32 screws in the upper bay Four of each are installed on the hard drive bracket under the
96. ock 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 Fixed Object Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back of the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 90 degrees Figure 4 44 Installing the Kensington Lock on the Monitor 124 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW 3 Slide the security cable through the hole in the Kensington lock on the rear of the monitor Figure 4 45 Securing the Monitor 4 Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the bracket 1 and inserting the security cable through one of the two holes in the bracket 2 Use the hole in the bracket that best secures the peripheral device cable Figure 4 46 Securing Peripheral Devices Printer Shown ENWW Installing a Security Lock 125 5 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock Figure 4 47 Threading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 6 Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole using the screw provided Figure 4 48 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis a a TTH aga Z Au ga gg gss
97. of the lock and rotating the key 90 degrees Figure 5 28 Installing the Kensington Lock on the Monitor 3 Slide the security cable through the hole in the Kensington lock on the rear of the monitor Figure 5 29 Securing the Monitor 152 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 4 Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the bracket 1 and inserting the security cable through one of the two holes in the bracket 2 Use the hole in the bracket that best secures the peripheral device cable Figure 5 30 Securing Peripheral Devices Printer Shown 5 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock Figure 5 31 Threading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables ENWW Installing a Security Lock 153 6 Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole using the screw provided Figure 5 32 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis 7 Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock 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 Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 8 When complete all devices in your workstation will be secured Figure 5 34 Secured Workstation Front Bezel Security The front bezel can be locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP To install the security scre
98. ollowing 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 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware 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 Fixed Object Insert the Kensington lock into the Kensington lock slot on the back of the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 90 degrees Figure 2 42 Installing the Kensington Lock on the Monitor ENWW Installing a Security Lock 51 3 Slide the security cable through the hole in the Kensington lock on the rear of the monitor Figure 2 43 Securing the Monitor 4 Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the bracket 1 and inserting the security cable through one of the two holes in the bracket 2 Use the hole in the bracket that best secures the peripheral device cable Figure 2 44 Securing Peripheral Devices Printer Shown 52 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 5 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock Figure 2 45 Threading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 6 Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole usi
99. on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down Remove the computer access panel Remove the optical drive Refer to Removing the Optical Drive on page 142 for instructions mo m p CU Press in the release latch on the left side of the hard drive carrier 1 then rotate the carrier handle to the right 2 Figure 5 15 Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier Replacing the Hard Drive 145 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 from 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 Hard Drive from the Carrier tf 146 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 12 Position the hard drive so that the top of the hard drive is up against the top of the carrier 1 so that the circuit board on the bottom of the hard drive does not come in contact wit the tabs on the bottom of the carrier then slide the new hard drive into the carrier 2 A CAUTION Do not allow the circuit board on the bottom of the hard drive to scrape along the tabs on the bottom of the carrier when sliding the hard drive into the carrier Doing so can cause irreparable damage to the hard drive Figure 5 19 Sliding the Hard Drive into the Carrier 13 Se
100. optical drive e The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA optical drives or PATA hard drives e You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place HP has provided extra guide screws for the drive bays five 6 32 standard screws and four M3 metric screws installed in the front of the chassis under the front bezel The 6 32 standard screws are required for a secondary hard drive All other drives except the primary hard drive use M3 metric screws The HP supplied metric screws are black and the HP supplied standard screws are silver If you are replacing the primary hard drive you must remove the four silver and blue 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive and install them in the new hard drive Figure 4 18 Extra Guide Screw Locations No Guide Screw Device 1 Black M3 Metric Screws All Drives except primary and secondary hard drives 2 Silver 6 32 Standard Screws Secondary Hard Drive There are at total of five extra silver 6 32 standard screws Four are used as guide screws for a secondary hard drive The fifth is used for bezel security see Front Bezel Security on page 128 for more information 108 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW A CAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive If you are inserting or removing a drive shut down the operating system properly turn off the computer and unplug the
101. ositions Figure 4 17 Drive Positions E E T T a 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 optical drive shown NOTE The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer run Computer Setup ENWW Drive Positions 107 Installing and Removing Drives When installing drives follow these guidelines e The primary Serial ATA SATA hard drive must be connected to the dark blue primary SATA connector on the system board labeled SATAO If you are adding a second hard drive connect it to the light blue connector 8200 Elite models or the white connector 6200 Pro models on the system board labeled SATA1 e Connect a SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA2 e Connect an optional eSATA adapter cable to the black SATA connector on the system board labeled ESATA e Connect a media card reader USB cable to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA e The power cable for the SATA drives is a three headed cable that is plugged into the system board with the first connector routed to the rear of the hard drive the second connector routed to the rear of the 3 5 drive and the third connector routed to the rear of the 5 25
102. p for each drive Figure 2 34 Installing a Drive in the Desktop Configuration A CAUTION The bottom 5 25 inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays The bottom bay supports a half height drive or other device that is no more than 14 5 cm 5 7 inches in depth Do not try to force a larger drive such as an optical drive into the bottom bay This could cause damage to the drive and the system board The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive 10 Reconnect all power and data cables to the drives in the 5 25 inch drive bays 11 Remove the bezel subpanel as described in Removing Bezel Blanks on page 21 46 Chapter2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW A CAUTION Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the front bezel Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it within the front bezel 12 Reposition the bezel blanks within the subpanel in the proper orientation for the desktop configuration 13 Reposition the subpanel rotate it 90 with the logo at the bottom then snap it back into the bezel Figure 2 35 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 14 Replace the front bezel and computer access panel 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 16 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed Changing from a Desktop to a
103. phone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar The monitor connectors on the system board are inactive when a graphics card is installed in the computer If a graphics card is installed into one of the motherboard slots the connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors ENWW Small Form Factor SFF Rear Panel Components 9 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Rear Panel Components Figure 1 11 Rear Panel Components l 0 Gmo Table 1 7 Rear Panel Components 1 5 J Line Out Connector for powered audio devices green PS 2 Keyboard Connector purple ai Universal Serial Bus USB ports t DisplayPort Monitor Connector VGA Monitor Connector 7 8 9 10 J Power Cord Connector TV Tuner optional Line In Audio Connector blue PS 2 Mouse Connector green RJ 45 Network Connector NOTE Onsome models the optional TV tuner is replaced by an optional wireless antenna On other models there are no optional components in this location When a device is plugged into the blue Line In Audio Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line in device or a microphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager ico
104. phone Headphone Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line In device or a headphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar NOTE The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on If it is flashing red there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code 4 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Small Form Factor SFF Front Panel Components ENWW Drive configuration may vary by model Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays Figure 1 6 Front Panel Components Table 1 3 Front Panel Components 1 5 25 inch Optical Drive 2 Dual State Power Button 3 Power On Light 4 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports 5 Microphone Headphone Connector 6 3 5 inch Media Card Reader optional T Hard Drive Activity Light 8 Headphone Connector NOTE When a device is plugged into the Microphone Headphone Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line In device or a headphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar NOTE The Power On Light is normally green when the power is on If it is flashing red there is a problem with the computer and it is displaying a d
105. ple Windows Logo Key 1 launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows 7 Windows Logo Key Ctrl b Switches to the program that displayed a message in the notification area Windows Logo Key p Choose a presentation display mode Windows Logo Key up arrow Maximizes the window Windows Logo Key left arrow Snaps the window to the left side of the screen Keyboard 13 Table 1 10 Windows Logo Key Functions continued Windows Logo Key right arrow 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 arrow or right Moves a window from one monitor to another arrow Windows Logo Key on numpad Zooms in Windows Logo Key on numpad Zooms out Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the top cover of the computer Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance Figure 1 14 Convertible Minitower Serial Number and Product ID Location 14 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Figure 1 15 Microtower Serial Number and Product ID Location Figure 1 16 Small Form Factor Serial Number and Product ID Location
106. r channel 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 channel A The system will automatically operate in single channel mode dual channel mode or flex mode depending on how the DIMMs are installed e The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM sockets are populated in one channel only e The system will operate in a higher performing dual channel mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B The technology and device width can vary between the channels For example if Channel A is populated with two 1 GB DIMMs and Channel B is populated with one 2 GB DIMM the system will operate in dual channel mode e The system will operate in flex mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is not equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B In flex mode the channel populated with the least amount of memory describes the total amount of memory assigned to dual channel and the remainder is assigned to single channel For optimal speed the channels should be balanced so that the largest amount of memory is spread between the two channels If one channel will have more memory than the other the larger amount should be assigned to Channel A For example if you are populating the sockets with one 2 GB DIMM and three 1 GB DIMMs
107. racket 2 Use the hole in the bracket that best secures the peripheral device cable Figure 3 38 Securing Peripheral Devices Printer Shown 86 Chapter 3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 5 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock Figure 3 39 Threading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 6 Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole using the screw provided Figure 3 40 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis ENWW Installing a Security Lock 87 7 Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock 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 devices in your workstation will be secured Figure 3 42 Secured Workstation 88 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Front Bezel Security The front bezel can be locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP To install the security screw 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is pl
108. re information about recycling programs go to hitp www hp com recycle 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board Ee NOTE On some computer models it may be necessary to remove an internal component to gain access to the battery 157 7 Depending on the type of battery holder on the system board complete the following instructions to replace the battery Type 1 a Lift the battery out of its holder Figure A 1 Removing a Coin Cell Battery Type 1 b Slide the replacement battery into position positive side up The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position Type 2 a To release the battery from its holder squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery When the battery pops up lift it out 1 b To insert the new batt
109. re that the power and data connectors on the drive are properly oriented Figure 3 29 Installing the Drive in the Adapter Bracket ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 81 o Hold the drive and bracket firmly together and turn the assembly over Install four M3 screws to secure the drive to the bracket Figure 3 30 Securing the Drive in the Adapter Bracket f I l 7 Slide the drive into the drive bay making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots until the drive snaps into place The bottom bay is for the primary hard drive The upper bay is for an optional secondary hard drive Figure 3 31 Sliding a Hard Drive into the Drive Bay 82 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 8 Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the back 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 Drive Cables 9 If installing a new drive connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector E amp x NOTE If your system has only one SATA hard drive you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATAO to avoid any hard drive performance problems If you are adding a second hard drive connect the data cable to the light blue connector 8200 Elite models or the white connector 6200 Pro
110. ree from the socket Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Figure 3 12 Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card y y 68 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW c If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion socket away from the card and carefully 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 the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Figure 3 13 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card 9 Store the removed card in anti static packaging 10 If you are not installing a new expansion card install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot A CAUTION After removing an expansion card you must replace it with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 69 11 To install a new expansion card hold the card just above the expansion socket on the system board then move the card toward the rear of the chassis so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis Press the card straight down into the expansion socket
111. rn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board 5 Remove the computer access panel A WARNING To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching 26 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 6 Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 and insert the memory module into the socket 2 Figure 2 7 Installing a DIMM NOTE A memory module can be installed in only 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 populate the sockets so that the memory capacity is spread as equally as possible between Channel A and Channel B Refer to Populating DIMM Sockets on page 25 for more information 7 Push the module down into the socket ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly sea
112. ront bezel all the way into the bay so that it locks in place 1 then connect the cable to the rear of the drive 2 Figure 5 14 Installing the Optical Drive Replace the front bezel and access panel If the computer was on a stand replace the stand Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer rs pP m Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover or access panel was removed 144 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Replacing the Hard Drive NOTE The Ultra Slim Desktop supports only 2 5 inch Serial ATA SATA internal hard drives ENWW Before you remove the old 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 optical drive 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer If the computer is
113. rrier out of the enclosure 2 Remove the screw from the rear of the carrier 1 and slide the top cover off the carrier 2 Figure B 1 Removing the Carrier Cover 160 Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 5 inch SATA Hard Drive ENWW 3 Remove the adhesive strip that secures the thermal sensor to the top of the hard drive 1 and move the thermal sensor away from the carrier 2 Figure B 2 Removing the Thermal Sensor 4 Remove the four screws from the bottom of the hard drive carrier Figure B 3 Removing the Security Screws ENWW 161 5 Slide the hard drive back to disconnect it from the carrier then lift it up and out of the carrier Figure B 4 Removing the Hard Drive 6 Place the new hard drive in the carrier then slide the hard drive back so that it seats in the SATA connector on the carrier s circuit board Be sure the connector on the hard drive is pressed all the way into the connector on the carrier s circuit board Figure B 5 Replacing the Hard Drive 162 Appendix B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 5 inch SATA Hard Drive ENWW 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 on top of the hard drive in a position that does not cover the label 1 and attach the thermal sensor to the top of the hard drive with the adhesive strip 2 Figure B 7 Replacing the Thermal Sensor
114. s 84 HP Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable LOCK cccccccseeceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeeeenaeees 84 P AMOC eea E E E E E E E E O S 84 HP Business PC Security LOCK irsiiissisiriscndidiningacsniind ani aaran CEANA Naa 85 Front Bezel SCCUINY sorsien enei E E AE Ei ANEA E 89 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades cccccccceeeseeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeseeseeeeeeeeeneeseaseeeeeeseenessenseensaees 91 DEL VICC ADIN Te AU SS sesane einen E EEEE OEE E SE S 91 Warnings and AQUOS asrasin aa aa aeaaeai 91 ENWW Removing the Computer Access Panel ccccccseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseueesseeeeesaeseesaeeeesaeeees 92 Replacing the Computer ACCESS Panel ccccccecceececeeceeaeeeeeeeeesecesecessueeseeeseueeseeeeseeesseeeaneeeaeees 93 Removing ING Front BEZO serseri ia cessed aac e ae eN ETA OE 94 Removing Bezel Blanks sissies cendicaialstanerestnvamisuwueccecnntains sipchsieewerls sechulniathinesivatiminnccnyics veld udeeaendnaandaww erasmatilicens 95 Replacing the Front Bezel ccccccccsssccsescesseeeesecseuceseusessececsececsecseeesseeesseeeeaeeesseeseeeseseeneseesseesags 95 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration cccccccccseeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeesaeeesaeeeesaeeeeaeeeesaneesaneeenaes 96 System Board CONNECTIONS cccccssccccsssecceesccceseecceueecceueeecseeecgeeecsueeessueeecsueeseeaeesseueeessaeeesseneessegs 97 Installing Additional Memory ccccce
115. s follows e Toremove a 5 25 inch drive in the desktop configuration press down on the yellow drivelock mechanism 1 and slide the drive from the drive bay 2 A CAUTION When the yellow drivelock is pressed all the 5 25 inch drives are released so do not tilt the unit and allow the drives to fall out Figure 2 17 Removing a 5 25 inch Drive in the Desktop Configuration Optical Drive shown e To remove a 5 25 inch drive in the minitower configuration pull up on the green drivelock mechanism 1 for that specific drive and slide the drive from the drive bay 2 Figure 2 18 Removing a 5 25 inch Drive in the Minitower Configuration Optical Drive shown ENWW Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay 35 e Toremove a hard drive from one of the two lower internal hard drive bays pull up on the green hard drive drivelock mechanism 1 for that drive and slide the drive from the drive bay 2 Figure 2 19 Removing a Hard Drive from the Lower Two Bays 4 E e To remove a hard drive from the upper internal hard drive bay remove the screw on the side of the bay that secures the drive in place 1 then slide the drive out of the bay 2 Figure 2 20 Removing a Hard Drive from the Upper Bay sz 2 2 2 oe oe wo 36 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Installing Drives When installing drives follow these guidelines ENWW The primary Serial ATA SATA hard drive must be connected t
116. s panel and front bezel 2 Gently pull the subpanel with the bezel blanks secured in it away from the front bezel then remove the desired bezel blank A CAUTION Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the front bezel Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it within the front bezel Figure 2 4 Removing Bezel Blanks from the Subpanel Desktop Shown E NOTE When replacing the subpanel ensure that the aligning pins and any remaining bezel blanks are in their proper orientation The logo on the subpanel should be located at the bottom of the subpanel when properly oriented ENWW Removing Bezel Blanks 21 Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis 1 then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis 2 and snap it into place Figure 2 5 Replacing the Front Bezel 22 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW System Board Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors ENWW Figure 2 6 System Board Connections 9000 DOQOC Table 2 1 System Board Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component 1 PCI PCI3 white Expansion Card 2 PCI PCI2 white Expansion Card 3 PCI PCI white Expansion Card 4 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port 5 PCI Express x16 downshifted X4PCIEXP white Expa
117. security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the access panel and front bezel 6 Disconnect the drive cables as indicated in the following illustrations A CAUTION When removing the cables pull the tab or connector instead of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable e If you are removing an optical drive disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the drive Figure 2 14 Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables ENWW Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay 33 e Ifyou are removing a media card reader disconnect the USB cable from the system board Figure 2 15 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable e If you are removing a hard drive disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the drive Figure 2 16 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables 34 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 7 Remove the drive from the drive bay a
118. sure Replace and secure the enclosure before re energizing the equipment CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object See Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 for more information When the computer is plugged into an AC power source voltage is always applied to the system board You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components Serviceability Features 17 Removing the Computer Access Panel To access internal components you must remove the access panel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Lift up on the access panel handle 1 then lift the access panel off the computer 2 Figure 2 1 Removing the Computer Access
119. system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis 7 Press straight down on the two green thumb tabs inside the chassis 1 and rotate the expansion card retention latch up 2 Figure 2 8 Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer Z e 8 Before installing an expansion card remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW amp NOTE Before removing an installed expansion card disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket remove the appropriate expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot a Figure 2 9 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover b If you are removing a standard PCI card or PCI Express x1 card hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket Lift the card straight up to remove it Be sure not to scrape the card against other components Figure 2 10 Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 29 c If you are removing a PC
120. t least one preinstalled SODIMM To achieve the maximum memory support you can populate the system board with up to 8 GB of memory DDR3 SDRAM SODIMMs A CAUTION This product DOES NOT support DDR3 Ultra Low Voltage DDR3U memory The processor is not compatible with DDR3U memory and if you plug DDR3U memory into the system board it can cause the physical damage to the SODIMM or invoke system malfunction For proper system operation the SODIMMs must be e _industry standard 204 pin e unbuffered non ECC PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 MHz compliant or PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 MHz compliant 1 5 volt DDR3 SDRAM SODIMMs The DDR3 SDRAM SODIMMs must also e support CAS latency 7 DDR3 1066 MHz 7 7 7 timing and CAS latency 9 DDR3 1333 MHz 9 9 9 timing e contain the mandatory Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council JEDEC specification In addition the computer supports e 12 Mbit 1 Gbit and 2 Gbit non ECC memory technologies e single sided and double sided SODIMMS e SODIMMs constructed with x8 and x16 devices SODIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported E NOTE The system will not operate properly if you install unsupported SODIMMs 138 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Populating SODIMM Sockets There are two SODIMM sockets on the system board with one socket per channel The sockets are labeled XMM1 and XMM3 The XMM1 socket operates in memory channel A The XMM3 socket operates in memory chan
121. t operate properly if you install unsupported DIMMs Populating DIMM Sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system board with two sockets per channel 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 channel A The system will automatically operate in single channel mode dual channel mode or flex mode depending on how the DIMMs are installed e The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM sockets are populated in one channel only e The system will operate in a higher performing dual channel mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B The technology and device width can vary between the channels For example if Channel A is populated with two 1 GB DIMMs and Channel B is populated with one 2 GB DIMM the system will operate in dual channel mode e The system will operate in flex mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is not equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B In flex mode the channel populated with the least amount of memory describes the total amount of memory assigned to dual channel and the remainder is assigned to single channel For optimal speed the channels should be balanced so that the largest amount of memory is spread between the two channels If one channel will have more memory than
122. t the hard drive down into the bottom of the carrier 1 then replace the four guide screws on the sides of the carrier to secure the drive in the carrier 2 Figure 5 20 Lowering the Hard Drive and Replacing the Guide Screws 7 ENWW Replacing the Hard Drive 147 14 To place the hard drive carrier back in the chassis align the guide screws with the slots on the drive bay drop the carrier straight down into the drive bay 1 and press the handle on the carrier all the way down 2 so that the drive is properly seated and locked in place Figure 5 21 Installing the Hard Drive Carrier 15 Replace the optical drive and reconnect the cable on the back of the optical drive 16 Replace the computer access panel 17 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 18 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 19 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer cover or access panel was removed amp NOTE No configuration of the SATA hard drive is necessary the computer automatically recognizes it the next time you turn on the computer 148 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW Installing and Removing a Port Cover An optional rear port cover is available for the computer To install the port cover 1 Thread the cables through the bottom hole on the port cover 1 and connect the cables to the rear ports on the computer 2 Insert the hooks on the port cover into th
123. talled DIMM To achieve the maximum memory support you can populate the system board with up to 16 GB of memory configured in a high performing dual channel mode DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs A CAUTION This product DOES NOT support DDR3 Ultra Low Voltage DDR3U memory The processor is not compatible with DDR3U memory and if you plug DDR3U memory into the system board it can cause the physical damage to the DIMM or invoke system malfunction For proper system operation the DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs must be e _industry standard 240 pin e unbuffered non ECC PC3 8500 DDR3 1066 MHz compliant or PC3 10600 DDR3 1333 MHz compliant e 1 5 volt DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs The DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs must also e support CAS latency 7 DDR3 1066 MHz 7 7 7 timing and CAS latency 9 DDR3 1333 MHz 9 9 9 timing e contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information 24 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW In addition the computer supports 512 Mbit 1 Gbit and 2 Gbit non ECC memory technologies single sided and double sided DIMMs DIMMs constructed with x8 and x16 DDR devices DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported E NOTE The system will not operate properly if you install unsupported DIMMs Populating DIMM Sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system board with two sockets per channel 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
124. ted Make sure the latches are in the closed position 3 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install any additional modules 9 Replace the computer access panel 10 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer ENWW Installing Additional Memory 27 28 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The computer has three standard full height PCI expansion slots one PCI Express x1 expansion slot one PCI Express x16 expansion slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot amp NOTE You can install a PCI Express x1 x8 or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slots For dual graphics card configurations the first primary card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slot that is NOT downshifted to a x4 slot To remove replace or add an expansion card 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the
125. the other the larger amount should be assigned to Channel A For example if you are populating the sockets with one 2 GB DIMM and three 1 GB DIMMs Channel A should be populated with the 2 GB DIMM and one 1 GB DIMM and Channel B should be populated with the other two 1 GB DIMMs With this configuration 4 GB will run as dual channel and 1 GB will run as single channel e n any mode the maximum operational speed is determined by the slowest DIMM in the system Installing DIMMs A CAUTION You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules Regardless of the power on state voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board The memory module sockets have gold plated metal contacts When upgrading the memory it is important to use memory modules with gold plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object For more information refer to Electrostatic Discharge on page 168 When handli
126. then lift the drive up and out of the bay 2 Figure 4 37 Removing the Hard Drive 11 To install a hard drive you must transfer the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws from the old hard drive to the new hard drive Figure 4 38 Installing Hard Drive Guide Screws ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 121 12 Align the guide screws with the slots on the chassis drive cage press the hard drive down 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 Ifthe system has only one SATA hard drive the data cable must be connected to the dark blue connector labeled SATAO on the system board to avoid any hard drive performance problems Figure 4 40 Connecting the Hard Drive Cables 14 Rotate the drive cage for internal drives and the power supply down to their normal positions 15 Replace the access panel 16 Ifthe computer was on a stand replace the stand 17 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 18 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 122 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following pages can be used to secure the computer HP Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock Figure 4 41 Installing a Cable L
127. through the operating system then turn off any external devices Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer Remove the computer access panel Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the hard drive Figure 3 25 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Installing and Removing Drives 19 7 Release the drive by pulling the release tab away from the drive 1 and sliding the drive out of the bay 2 Figure 3 26 Removing a Hard Drive gt F r 4 y 8 Remove the four guide screws two on each side from the old drive You will need these screws to install a new drive Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay NOTE The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA hard drives 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the s
128. tion of the extra M3 metric guide screws location E NOTE When replacing the drive transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to the new one A CAUTION Use only 5 mm long screws as guide screws Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive Figure 2 22 Installing a 5 25 Inch Drive in a Minitower top and Desktop bottom 8 Install the drive in the desired drive bay by sliding it all the way into the front of the drive cage until it locks 2 The drivelock automatically secures the drive in the bay A CAUTION The bottom 5 25 inch drive bay has a shorter depth than the upper two bays The bottom bay supports a half height drive or other device that is no more than 14 5 cm 5 7 inches in depth Do not try to force a larger drive such as an optical drive into the bottom bay This could cause damage to the drive and the system board The use of unnecessary force when installing any drive into the drive bay may result in damage to the drive ENWW Installing Drives 39 9 Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations a Ifyou are installing an optical drive connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the back of the drive E NOTE The power cable for the optical drives is a two headed cable that is routed from the system board to the rear of the optical drive bays Figure 2 23 Connecting the Optical Drive Cables b If your are installing a m
129. ts NOTE An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP When a device is plugged into the blue Line In Audio Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line in device or a microphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar The monitor connectors on the system board are inactive when a graphics card is installed in the computer If a graphics card is installed into one of the motherboard slots the connectors on the graphics card and the system board may be used at the same time Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Small Form Factor SFF Rear Panel Components Figure 1 10 Rear Panel Components 1 RJ 45 Network Connector 6 tf DisplayPort Monitor Connector 2 lOlOla Serial Connector 7 VGA Monitor Connector 3 PS 2 Mouse Connector green 8 PS 2 Keyboard Connector purple 4 Power Cord Connector 9 J Line Out Connector for powered audio devices green 5 e lt Universal Serial Bus USB ports 10 gt J Line In Audio Connector blue NOTE An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP When a device is plugged into the blue Line In Audio Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line in device or a micro
130. ugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the access panel and front bezel 6 Remove the security screw from the inside of the front bezel Figure 3 43 Retrieving the Front Bezel Security Screw 7 Replace the front bezel ENWW Installing a Security Lock 89 8 Install the screw through the interior of the front of the chassis into the front bezel The screw hole is located toward the middle of the right edge of the chassis between the hard drive bay and speaker Figure 3 44 spree the Front Bezel Security Screw 9 Replace the access panel 10 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 90 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter Warnings and Cautions ENWW Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions cautions and warnings in this guide WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock hot surfaces or fire Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching Do
131. ule into the socket 2 Figure 4 10 Installing a DIMM NOTE A memory module can be installed in only 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 populate the sockets so that the memory capacity is spread as equally as possible between Channel A and Channel B Refer to Populating DIMM Sockets on page 100 for more information Push the module down into the socket ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated Make sure the latches are in the closed position 3 Repeat steps 8 and 9 to install any additional modules Replace the access panel If the computer was on a stand replace the stand Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer 102 Chapter 4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The 8200 Elite computer has one PCI expansion slot one PCI Express x1 expansion slot one PCI Express x16 expansion slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot that is downshifted to a x4 slot The 6200 Pro computer has one PCI expansion slot two PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot NOTE The PCI and PCI Express slots support
132. velock automatically secures the drive in the bay Figure 2 30 Installing a Hard Drive into the Lower Two Bays P 7 2 zF j q ite d 4 j o n A ya A 7 i F j t t f r j ar F le li i J Jia g4 ts a r Hi i G Pis Ti i g i F a lll Aaa i Tae _ a F Es e Ifyou are installing a hard drive into the upper bay bay 4 slide the hard drive into the drive bay 1 then secure the drive in place with a standard 6 32 screw 2 Figure 2 31 Installing a Hard Drive into the Upper Bay p ea a ee a a a a a a T a a r T r N ow 44 Chapter 2 Convertible Minitower CMT Hardware Upgrades ENWW 8 Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the rear of the hard drive E NOTE The power cable for the hard drives is a three headed cable that is routed from the 9 A 10 11 12 system board to the rear of the hard drive bays Figure 2 32 Connecting the Power Cable and Data Cable to a SATA Hard Drive Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector NOTE If your system has only one SATA hard drive you must connect the hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATAO to avoid any hard drive performance problems If you are adding a second hard drive connect the data cable to the light blue connector labeled SATA1 Replace the computer access panel Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Lock any security dev
133. w 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the access panel and front bezel ENWW Installing a Security Lock 155 7 Remove the black screw on the front of the chassis behind the bezel The screw is located next to the optical drive and is labeled BEZEL Figure 5 35 Retrieving the Front Bezel Security Screw 8 Replace the front bezel 9 Install the security screw through the middle front bezel release tab and into the chassis to secure the front bezel in place Figure 5 36 Installing the Front Bezel Security Screw 10 Replace the access panel 11 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 13 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 156 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades
134. xternal devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the chassis 2 Figure 4 3 Removing the Front Bezel 94 Chapter4 Small Form Factor SFF Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing Bezel Blanks On some models there are bezel blanks covering the 3 5 inch and 5 25 inch drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive To remove a bezel blank 1 Remove the access panel and front bezel 2 To remove a bezel blank push the two retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place towards the outer right edge of the bezel 1 and slide the bezel blank back and to the right to remove it 2 Figure 4 4 Removing a Bezel Blank Replacing the Front Bezel Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis 1 then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis 2 and snap it into place Figure 4 5 Replacing the Front Bezel a o Paane N 1S B HTT 4 ee ENWW Remov
135. y excess power cord with the supplied strap 3 4 Plug the female end of the other power cord into the power supply brick 4 5 Connect the other end of the power cord to an electrical outlet 5 Figure 5 1 Connecting the Power Cord A CAUTION Failure to secure the power cable with the retainer clip may result in the power cord becoming disconnected and loss of data ENWW Connecting the Power Cord 131 Removing the Computer Access Panel To access internal components you must remove the access panel 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as compact discs or USB flash drives from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 4 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices A CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Ifthe computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the computer 1 slide the access panel toward the rear of the computer then lift it off 2 Figure 5 2 Removing the Computer Access Panel 132 Chapter 5 Ultra Slim Desktop USDT Hardware Upgrades ENWW
136. ystem board as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 Remove the access panel 6 Install guide screws on the sides of the drive If you are installing a 2 5 inch drive you must install the drive in an adapter bracket 80 Chapter3 Microtower MT Hardware Upgrades ENWW E NOTE The hard drive uses 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws Four extra guide screws are installed on the exterior of the hard drive bays The HP supplied isolation mounting guide screws are silver and blue Refer to Installing and Removing Drives on page 72 for an illustration of the extra 6 32 isolation mounting guide screws location If you are replacing a drive transfer the guides screws from the old drive to the new one e If you are installing a 3 5 inch hard drive install four isolation mounting guide screws two on each side of the drive Figure 3 27 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws in a 3 5 inch Drive e _ e E 1 e Ifyou are installing a 2 5 inch hard drive o Install four 6 32 silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws in the adapter bracket two on each side of the bracket Figure 3 28 Installing Isolation Mounting Guide Screws in the 2 5 inch Adapter Bracket o Install the drive into the slot on the adapter bracket with the PCA side facing down aligning the three tabs on the bracket with the drive Ensu

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