Hardware Reference Guide
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1. A CAUTION Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm 1 18 in radius A sharp bend can break the internal wires ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 29 b Ifyou are installing a media card reader connect the USB cable to the system board If the media card reader has a 1394 port connect the 1394 cable to the PCI card Figure 2 26 Connecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Figure 2 27 Connecting the Media Card Reader 1394 Cable 10 Ifinstalling a new drive connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector Gf NOTE If you are installing a new optical drive connect the SATA cable to the next available SATA system board connector in the following order SATA1 SATA2 then SATA3 Refer to System Board Drive Connections on page 24 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors 11 Replace the front bezel and computer access panel 30 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 31 Removing an Internal 3 5 inch Hard Drive 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 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the com2. 3 SATA2 SATA2 light blue 4 SATA3 SATA3 orange 5 Media Card Reader MEDIA black NOTE The orange SATA3 connector can be reconfigured as eSATA in the Computer Setup utility if you are installing an eSATA adapter Select Storage Storage Options eSATA Port to reconfigure the SATA3 connector Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide for more information 24 Chapter2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing an External 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive A CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer 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 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 access panel and front bezel Disconnect the drive cables as indicated in the following illustrations a If you are removing a 5 25 inch optical drive disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the drive Figure 2 19 Disconne
3. 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 access panel Install the four guide screws two on each side that were removed from the old drive into the new drive The screws help guide the drive into its proper position in the bay Extra guide screws are provided on the exterior of the hard drive bays Figure 2 30 Installing Hard Drive Guide Screws 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 22 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 34 Chapter2 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 The bottom bay is for the primary hard drive The upper bay is for an optional secondary hard drive Figure 2 31 Sliding a Hard Drive into the Drive Bay Connect the power cable 1 and da
4. Typical EPA 87 89 85 20 50 100 load PS idle 95 BTU hr 24 kg cal hr Power Supply 115V 230V Operating Voltage Range STD PS 90 264 VAC 90 264 VAC Operating Voltage Range EPA 87 89 85 20 50 100 load PS 90 264 VAC 90 264 VAC Rated Voltage Range STD PS 100 240 VAC 100 240 VAC Rated Voltage Range EPA 87 89 85 20 50 100 load PS 100 240 VAC 100 240 VAC Rated Line Frequency 50 60 Hz 50 60 Hz 41 Table A 1 Specifications continued Power Output 320W 320W Rated Input Current maximum STD PS 5 5A 115 VAC 2 75A 230 VAC EPA 87 89 85 20 50 100 load PS 5 5A 115 VAC 2 75A 230 VAC EE RS SSS PE LSE SE OF EE D NES C NNCANEE ES a TE SEE GUN CO eS IE a Ea UK XN a ae ee 1 This system utilizes an active power factor corrected power supply This allows the system to pass the CE mark requirements for use in the countries of the European Union The active power factor corrected power supply also has the added benefit of not requiring an input voltage range select switch 42 Appendix A Specifications ENWW B 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 ha
5. removing 25 P PCI card 17 19 PCI Express card 17 19 power supply 41 product ID location 7 R rear panel components 4 removable hard drive replacing 36 removing battery 43 bezel blanks 12 computer access panel 9 expansion card 17 ENWW expansion slot cover 18 front bezel 11 hard drive 32 media card reader 25 optical drive 25 PCI card 19 PCI Express card 19 S Security cable lock 46 front bezel 49 HP Business PC Security Lock 47 padlock 47 serial connector 4 serial number location 7 shipping preparation 53 specifications computer 41 memory 13 system board drive connections 24 U unlocking access panel 46 USB ports front panel 2 rear panel 4 V ventilation guidelines 52 Ww Windows Logo key 6 ENWW Index 55
6. 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 2 3 Tightening the Access Panel Thumbscrews 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing the Front Bezel 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 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 Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the chassis 2 Figure 2 4 Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Front Bezel 11 Removing Bezel Blanks On some models there are bezel blanks covering the 3 5 inch and 5 25 inch external 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 Toremove a bezel blank push the two retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place towards the oute
7. Logo Key Tab Cycles through the Taskbar buttons Windows XP Cycles through programs on the Taskbar using the Windows Flip 3 D Windows Vista In addition to the Windows Logo Key functions described above the following functions are also available in Microsoft Windows Vista 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 Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar Windows Logo Key g Cycle through Sidebar gadgets 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 example Windows Logo Key 1 launches the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu a 6 Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number and 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 3 Serial Number and Product ID Location ENWW Serial Number Location 7 2 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 al
8. Plus e Secure Digital High e MultiMediaCard Capacity SDHC MMC Reduced Size MultiMediaCard 4 0 e MiniSD e Reduced Size MMC Mobile MultiMediaCard RS MMC MMC Micro adapter required 5 USB e USB Universal Serial Bus Port 6 CompactFlash I II e CompactFlash Card e CompactFlash Card MicroDrive Type 1 Type 2 7 MS PRO MS PRO DUO e Memory Stick MS e Memory Stick Select Memory Stick PRO Duo MS PRO Duo e MagicGate Memory e Memory Stick Duo Stick MG MS Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo e MagicGate Memory e Memory Stick PRO Duo MS PRO Memory Stick Micro M2 adapter required 8 1394 e 1394 Port available on select models only Media Card Reader Components 3 Rear Panel Components 4 Table 1 3 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 6 X Line Out Connector for powered audio devices green 2 X Line In Audio Connector blue 7 PS 2 Keyboard Connector purple 3 PS 2 Mouse Connector green 8 C3 VGA Monitor Connector 4 lolola Serial Connector 9 tf DisplayPort Monitor Connector 5 RJ 45 Network Connector 10 e amp X Universal Serial Bus USB NOTE Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model 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
9. 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 the PCI or PCI Express x1 slot 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 For information about setting the boot VGA controller refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide Chapter 1 Product Features ENWW Keyboard ENWW Table 1 4 Keyboard Components 1 Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application being used 2 Editing Keys Includes the following Insert Home Page Up Delete End and Page Down 3 Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock 4 Numeric Keys Work like a calculator keypad 5 Arrow Keys 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 6 Ctrl Keys Used in combination with another key their effect depends on the application software you are using 7 Application Key Used like the right mouse button to open pop up menus in a Microsoft Office application May perform other functions in other software applications 8 Windows Lo
10. the lock Figure C 4 Threading the Keyboard and Mouse Cables 3 Screw the lock to the chassis using the screw provided Figure C 5 Attaching the Lock to the Chassis 48 Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW 4 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 C 6 Engaging the Lock 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 ENWW Installing a Security Lock 49 6 Remove the security screw from the inside of the front bezel Figure C 7 Retrieving the Front Bezel Security Screw 7 Replace the front bezel 8 Install the screw through the interior of the front of the ch
11. 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 If you see an LED light on the system board voltage is still present 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 Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge on page 51 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 add
12. Hardware Reference Guide HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower Business PC Copyright 2009 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 Hardware Reference Guide HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower Business PC First Edition September 2009 Document Part Number 576435 001 About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model 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 amp NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important
13. al 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 43 NOTE On some computer models it may be necessary to remove an internal component to gain access to the battery 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 B 1 Removing a Coin Cell Battery Type 1 l p 4 ub a n Ty 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 Toinsert the new battery 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 B 2 Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type 2 Type 3 a Pull back on the cl
14. alling Additional Memory sse nennen nennen ere nnne 13 Bc a 13 DDR3 SDRAM DIMMS sssseeen emm enne eren nnne nnn AENEAN NANANA AEEA entrer 13 Populating DIMM Sockets sssssssseseeeennenne enne nnnm nemen nnn irren nnns 14 hisdem IDEM 15 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card sssssssseenmm mmm 17 Drive POSIIONS m O 21 Installing and REMOVING DIVES ire tr eee ca ren e dc ce tae dag e eua 22 System Board Drive Connections esseeri Siran enn nre aE TAARE EEN ARNAS ESTRES 24 Removing an External 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive sessseeen 25 Installing an External 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive ssssssem 28 Removing an Internal 3 5 inch Hard Drive sssssssssseeenn ens 32 Installing an Internal 3 5 inch Hard Drive sssss eem 34 Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 5 inch SATA Hard Drive sssss 36 Appendix A Specifications ENWW Appendix B Battery Replacement Appendix C External Security Devices Installing a Security LOCK i 2 e decade eee E HR Der sea Re da ERR Be RR CE ER RR cR pA 46 CABE OCH qu T 46 Padlock de H 47 HP Business PC Security LOCK ssssssssssssesseeeeene nennen enne nenne 47 Front Bezel Security rtr E Redeem o Pret nas 49 Appen
15. an active AC outlet You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 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 12 for more information Remove the access panel and front bezel 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 22 for an illustration of the extra M3 metric guide screws location CAUTION Use only 5 mm long screws as guide screws Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive NOTE When replacing the drive transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to the new one Figure 2 23 Installing Guide Screws Optical Drive Shown 28 Chapter2 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 2 24 Sliding the External Drives into the Drive Cage 9 Connect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations a If you are installing an optical drive connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the back of the drive Figure 2 25 Connecting the Optical Drive Cables
16. ard 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 carrier 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 2 33 Removing the Carrier Cover 36 Chapter2 Hardware Upgrades 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 2 34 Removing the Thermal Sensor 4 Remove the four screws from the bottom of the hard drive carrier Figure 2 35 Removing the Security Screws ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 37 5 Slide the hard drive back to disconnect it from the carrier then lift it up and out of the carrier Figure 2 36 Removing the Hard Drive 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 2 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 38 Chapter2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 7 Replace the four screws in the bottom of the carrier to hold the drive securely in place Figure 2 38 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
17. assis 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 C 8 Installing the Front Bezel Security Screw w 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 50 Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW 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 pe
18. bit 1 Gbit and 2 Gbit non ECC memory technologies e single sided and double sided DIMMs e 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 Installing Additional Memory 13 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 A Sockets DIMM3 and DIMM4 operate in memory channel B Figure 2 7 DIMM Socket Locations Table 2 1 DIMM Socket Locations Item Description Socket Color 1 DIMM1 socket Channel A populate first Black 2 DIMM2 socket Channel A populate third White 3 DIMM3 socket Channel B populate second White 4 DIMM4 socket Channel B populate fourth White NOTE A DIMM must occupy the black DIMM1 socket Otherwise the system will display a POST error message indicating that a memory module must be installed in the wrong socket 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 m
19. cting the Optical Drive Cables Installing and Removing Drives 25 b If you are removing a media card reader disconnect the USB cable from the system board If the media card reader has a 1394 port disconnect the 1394 cable from the PCI card Figure 2 20 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader USB Cable Figure 2 21 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader 1394 Cable 26 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 2 22 Removing the External Drives 8 Remove the four guide screws two on each side from the old drive You will need these screws to install a new drive ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 27 Installing an External 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch Drive amp NOTE The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA optical drives 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 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
20. dia Card Reader optional 3 Hard Drive Activity Light 8 Dual State Power Button 4 Microphone Headphone Connector 9 Power On Light 5 USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 Ports 10 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 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 Troubleshooting Guide to interpret the code 1 Some models have bezel blanks covering one or both of the 5 25 inch drive bays Some models have a bezel blank covering the 3 5 inch drive bay 2 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 ENWW Figure 1 2 Media Card Reader Components CompactFlash I II AS PRO Duo Table 1 2 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 MultiMediaCard 4 0 MMC
21. dix D Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage ret et rb e E reet cT a aee NETTA 51 Grounding M6thOdS eT E 51 Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care ssssssssssssseeeem 52 Optical Drive Precautions ssssssssssssssssssesereereneeneh ener nIr nnns nsn sensn nennen nenne eren EEEE ns 53 ele irem H 53 I nINemE T 53 Safety aac 53 SHIPPING Preparation ce erento rece inier teat r E edd ETE a FER ERE Re YE EE RR ERE HIE 53 URUK sire iiv vn FR RUE PEEII FUE SPILL paw wes pcm as saa may aan apa mca VAYAS SPESE TENA EON E GEO EN UAR YE PES EXER YR Y TRA REIS 54 vi ENWW 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features ENWW The HP Compag Microtower 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 Instructions for using the utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide Figure 1 1 Microtower Configuration Standard Configuration Features 1 Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model Table 1 1 Front Panel Components 1 5 25 inch Optical Drives 6 Optical Drive Eject Buttons 2 Optical Drive Activity Lights 7 3 5 inch Me
22. e Screw Device 1 Black M3 Metric Screws All Other Drives except primary hard drive 2 Silver and Blue 6 32 Isolation Mounting Screws Secondary Hard Drive 22 Chapter2 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 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 Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge on page 51 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 23 System Board Drive Connections Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors Figure 2 18 System Board Drive Connections Table 2 4 System Board Drive Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color 1 SATAO SATAO dark blue 2 SATA1 SATA1 white
23. e system board You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components 8 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing the Computer Access Panel 1 ENWW 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 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 Loosen the two captive thumbscrews 1 that secure the access panel to the computer chassis 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 2 1 Removing the Computer Access Panel Removing the Computer Access Panel 9 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 2
24. efore 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 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 1 e pv ome mo ET ENWW 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 device
25. efully 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 2 13 Removing a PCI Express x16 Expansion Card Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 19 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 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 on the system board Figure 2 14 Installing an Expansion Card Ef 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 2 15 Closing the Expansion Slot Retainer 20 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 13 14 15 16 Tf Connect external cables to the insta
26. emory 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 512 MB DIMMs and Channel B is populated with one 1 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 14 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 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 1 GB DIMM and three 512 MB DIMMs Channel A should be populated with the 1 GB DIMM and one 512 MB DIMM and Channel B should be populated with the two 512 MB DIMMs With this configuration 2 GB will run as dual channel and 512 MB will run as single channel e ln 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
27. go Keys Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows Used in combination with other keys to perform other functions 9 Alt Keys Used in combination with another key their effect depends on the application E a nn a ETC RR V z Keys available in select geographic regions 1 software you are using Keyboard 5 Using the Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system Refer to the Keyboard on page 5 section to identify the Windows Logo key Table 1 5 Windows Logo Key Functions The following Windows Logo Key functions are available in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows Vista 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
28. ing 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 If you see an LED light on the system board voltage is still present 5 Remove the access panel A WARNING To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching ENWW Installing Additional Memory 15 6 Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 and insert the memory module into the socket 2 Figure 2 8 Installing a DIMM o NOTE A memory module can be installed in only one way Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket A DIMM must occupy the black DIMM1 socket Populate the DIMM sockets in the following order DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 then DIMM4 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 14 for more information 7 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 access panel 10 Reconnect the power co
29. ip 1 that is holding the battery in place and remove the battery 2 44 Appendix B Battery Replacement ENWW ENWW b Insert the new battery and position the clip back into place Figure B 3 Removing a Coin Cell Battery Type 3 e o 4 amp 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 Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 45 C External Security Devices NOTE For information on data security features refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide the Desktop Management Guide and the HP ProtectTools Security Manager Guide some models at http www hp com Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following pages can be used to secure the computer Cable Lock Figure C 1 Installing a Cable Lock 46 Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW Padlock Figure C 2 Installing a Padlock HP Business PC Security Lock 1 Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object Figure C 3 Securing the Cable to a Fixed Object ENWW Installing a Security Lock 47 2 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through
30. l 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 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 http 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 Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge on page 51 for more information When the computer is plugged into an AC power source voltage is always applied to th
31. lled card if needed Connect internal cables to the system board if needed Replace the access panel Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed Reconfigure the computer if necessary Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide for instructions on using Computer Setup Drive Positions Figure 2 16 Drive Positions ENWW Table 2 3 Drive Positions 1 Two 5 25 inch external drive bays for optional drives optical drives shown 2 One 3 5 inch external 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 The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration in the illustration above To verify the type size and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer run Computer Setup Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide for more information Drive Positions 21 Installing and Removing Drives When installing additional 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 e Connect a SATA optical drive to the white SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA1 e Connect devices in order of SATAO SATA1 SATA2 then SATA3 e Connect a
32. n eSATA adapter cable to the orange SATA3 connector amp NOTE The eSATA adapter installs into one of the expansion slots on the rear of the computer You must configure the SATA3 connector to function as eSATA in the Computer Setup utility Select Storage gt Storage Options gt eSATA Port to reconfigure the SATA3 connector Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide for more information e Connecta media card reader USB cable to the USB connector on the system board labeled MEDIA If the media card reader has a 1394 port connect the 1394 cable to the 1394 PCI card 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 external 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 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 17 Extra Guide Screw Locations No Guid
33. ndled 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 Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide for information on backing up the CMOS settings 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 more information about recycling programs go to http 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 extern
34. of the hard drive with the adhesive strip 2 Figure 2 39 Replacing the Thermal Sensor ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 39 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 2 40 Replacing the Carrier Cover 10 Slide the hard drive carrier into the enclosure on the computer and lock it with the key provided Gf NOTE The carrier must be locked for power to be supplied to the hard drive 40 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW A Specifications Table A 1 Specifications Desktop Dimensions Height 14 85 in 37 72 cm Width 6 95 in 17 65 cm Depth 16 85 in 42 80 cm Approximate Weight 23 5 Ib 10 66 kg Temperature Range Operating 50 to 95 F 10 to 35 C Nonoperating 22 to 140 F 30 to 60 C Relative Humidity noncondensing Operating 10 90 10 90 Nonoperating 38 7 C max wet bulb 5 95 5 95 Maximum Altitude unpressurized Operating 10 000 ft 3048 m Nonoperating 30 000 ft 9144 m NOTE Operating temperature is derated 1 0 C per 300 m 1000 ft to 3000 m 10 000 ft above sea level no direct sustained sunlight Maximum rate of change is 10 C Hr The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installed Heat Dissipation Max STD PS Typical STD PS idle Max EPA 87 89 85 20 50 100 load PS 1410 BTU hr 146 BTU hr 1255 BTU hr 356 kg cal hr 36 kg cal hr 316 kg cal hr
35. puter 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 6 Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the hard drive Figure 2 28 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables E 32 Chapter2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW 7 Release the drive by pulling the release tab away from the drive 1 and sliding the drive out of the bay 2 Figure 2 29 Removing a Hard Drive 8 Remove the four guide screws two on each side from the old drive You will need these screws to install a new drive ENWW Installing and Removing Drives 33 Installing an Internal 3 5 inch Hard Drive amp NOTE The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA hard drives 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 through the operating system then turn off any external devices
36. r right edge of the bezel 1 and slide the bezel blank back and to the right to remove it 2 Figure 2 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 2 6 Replacing the Front Bezel 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Installing 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 EE ENWW 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 NOTE 1333 MHz DIMMS will only run at a speed of 1066 MHz 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 512 M
37. rcent 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 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 NOTE For more information on static electricity contact an HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider ENWW Preventing Electrostatic Damage 51 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 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 cove
38. rd 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 16 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card The computer has one PCI expansion slot two PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot Figure 2 9 Expansion Slot Locations Table 2 2 Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI expansion slot 2 PCI Express x16 expansion slot 3 PCI Express x1 expansion slot 4 PCI Express x1 expansion slot amp NOTE You can install a PCI Express x1 x4 x8 or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slot ENWW To install an expansion card 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 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 access panel Locate the correct vacan
39. rs 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 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 Wipe the exterior of the computer with a soft damp cloth as needed Using cleaning products may discolor or damage the finish 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 52 Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation ENWW 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 b
40. s in their original packing boxes or similar packaging with sufficient packing material to protect them Optical Drive Precautions 53 Index A access panel locking and unlocking 46 removing 9 replacing 10 audio connectors 2 4 B battery replacement 43 Cc computer operating guidelines 52 connecting drive cables 22 D DIMMs See memory drives connecting cables 22 installing 22 locations 21 E electrostatic discharge preventing damage 51 expansion card installing 17 removing 17 slot locations 17 expansion slot cover removing 18 replacing 20 F front bezel removing 11 removing blanks 12 28 replacing 12 security 49 front panel components 2 54 Index G guide screws 22 H hard drive installing 34 removing 32 headphone connector 2 l installation guidelines 8 installing battery 43 drive cables 22 expansion card 17 guide screws 22 hard drive 34 media card reader 28 memory 13 optical drive 28 removable hard drive 36 security locks 46 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line in connector 4 line out connector 4 locks cable lock 46 front bezel 49 HP Business PC Security Lock 47 padlock 47 M media card reader features 3 installing 28 removing 25 memory installing 13 populating sockets 14 specifications 13 microphone connector 2 monitor connector DisplayPort 4 VGA 4 mouse connector 4 N network connector 4 O optical drive cleaning 53 installing 28 precautions 53
41. supplemental information ENWW iii iv About This Book ENWW Table of contents 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features sssssssssssssssseeeenn nene nee en nennen enne nenne nnns 1 Front Panel Components oett erred a ea E IR RERO dx PAR added PR RM Qe M ORDRE TRR 2 Media Card Reader Components cccccccceceeeeeeeeeceneaeceeeeeeeeseceeaaeaaeceeeeeeeeeeesececncaeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeteees 3 Rear Panel Components ute eric et ere CRT INIR e ERIS TREE RR A E nde EGRE TN devia NINE nre NET D ee RRRDI SERRE 4 Meer 5 Using the Windows Logo Key sssssseeeeeem nenne eene en nnn rnnt 6 Serial N mber LOCAUON atic m 7 2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability FEAtuies sercis na en ined dead etedi feldee tidied ete daa edd ETETEA TEENA 8 Warnings and Cautions 00 cece cer eee nt re eee eee eee nrnneen enne nein nennen ee nennen enne nene ns 8 Removing the Computer Access Panel ssssssssssseee eene eene nn nnn nnn nnns 9 Replacing the Computer Access Panel sssssssssssssssssssseseneeeeen enne enne entm snnt nnns 10 Removing the Front Bezel ssssssssssssssssseeeeee eene enne en ehem rnnt tener rennen nnne ns 11 Removing Bezel Blanks ire ne re ae Pet eek e ee eeu 12 Replacing the Front Bezel meto S astare Eno ER ERE ia EE dra tud ese ance 12 Inst
42. t expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 17 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 2 10 Opening the Expansion Slot Retainer 8 Before installing an expansion card remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card NOTE Before removing an installed expansion card disconnect any cables that may be attached to the expansion card a If you 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 2 11 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 18 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ENWW 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 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 2 12 Removing a Standard PCI Expansion Card 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 car
43. ta cable 2 to the back of the hard drive Figure 2 32 Connecting the Hard Drive Cables A CAUTION Never crease or bend a SATA data cable tighter than a 30 mm 1 18 in radius A 9 sharp bend can break the internal wires If installing a new 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 next available unpopulated SATA connector on the system board in the following order SATAO SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 10 Route the power and data cables in their cable retainers 11 ENWW Replace the front bezel and computer access panel Installing and Removing Drives 35 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 Removing and Replacing a Removable 3 5 inch SATA Hard Drive Some models are equipped with a Removable SATA Hard Drive Enclosure in the 5 25 inch external 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 h
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