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Hardware Reference Guide

HP Compaq Business PC

dc5100 Small Form Factor Model

Document Part Number: 376293-002

February 2005

This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer
model.

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Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Guide HP Compaq Business PC dc5100 Small Form Factor Model Document Part Number 376293 002 February 2005 This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model ...

Page 2: ... 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 Å WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life Ä CAUTIO...

Page 3: ... and Cautions 2 1 Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration 2 2 Removing the Computer Cover 2 3 Replacing the Computer Cover 2 4 Installing Additional Memory 2 5 DIMMs 2 5 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs 2 5 Populating DIMM Sockets 2 6 Installing an Expansion Card 2 10 Installing Additional Drives 2 13 Locating Drive Positions 2 14 Removing an Optical Drive 2 15 Removing an Optional Diske...

Page 4: ...ck C 3 D Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care D 1 Optical Drive Precautions D 2 Operation D 2 Cleaning D 2 Safety D 2 Shipping Preparation D 3 E Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage E 1 Grounding Methods E 1 Index 376293 002 book Page iv Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 5: ...e computer run the Diagnostics for Windows utility Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in a minitower configuration For more information see the Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration section in this guide Small Form Factor Configuration 376293 002 book Page ...

Page 6: ...l 7 Microphone Connector 2 Diskette Drive optional 8 Headphone Jack 3 Optical Drive Activity Light 9 USB Universal Serial Bus Ports 2 4 Diskette Eject Button optional Hard Drive Activity Light 5 Optical Drive CD ROM CD R RW DVD ROM DVD R RW or CD RW DVD Combo Drive q Power On Light 6 Optical Drive Eject Button w Power Button 376293 002 book Page 2 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 7: ... k Headphone Line Out Connector 5 m Serial Connector j Line In Audio Connector Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model If a PCI graphics card is installed the connectors on the 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 Boot Order refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Gu...

Page 8: ...u to move left right up and down using the keyboard instead of the mouse 6 Ctrl Keys Used in combination with another key its 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 Logo Keys Used to open the Start menu in M...

Page 9: ...on depend on the software applications you are using Windows Logo Key Functions 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 Windo...

Page 10: ...ue serial number 1 located on the left side of the computer and a product ID number 2 located on the top cover of the computer Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance Serial Number and Product ID Locations 376293 002 book Page 6 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 11: ...ts to cool before touching Å WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug telecommunications telephone connectors into the network interface controller NIC receptacles Ä CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these procedures ensure that you are discharged of static electri...

Page 12: ...t in the minitower configuration stand the computer up on its right side as shown in the illustration below Ensure at least 4 inches 10 2 cm of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions Changing from Desktop to Minitower Configuration To further stabilize the computer in a minitower configuration you can purchase a tower stand from HP 376293 002 book Page 2 Friday F...

Page 13: ...wer outlet and the computer and disconnect any external devices Ä CAUTION Before removing the computer cover ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet 3 Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the computer 1 then slide the computer cover forward until it stops 2 and lift it up and off the chassis Removing the Computer Cover 3...

Page 14: ...g the Computer Cover To replace the computer cover align the tabs on the panel with the slots on the chassis then slide the cover all the way onto the chassis until it locks into place Replacing the Computer Cover 376293 002 book Page 4 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 15: ...el mode DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs For proper system operation the DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs must be industry standard 240 pin unbuffered PC3200 400 MHz compliant or PC4300 533 MHz compliant 1 8 volt DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs The DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs must also support CAS latency 3 4 or 5 CL 3 CL 4 or CL 5 for DDR2 400 MHz supports CAS latency 4 or 5 CL 4 or CL 5 for DDR2 533 MHz contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information In ad...

Page 16: ...y capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B However the technology and device width can vary between the channels For example if Channel A is populated with two 256MB DIMMS and Channel B is populated with one 512MB DIMM the system will operate in Interleaved mode In any mode the maximum operational speed is determined by the slowest DIMM in ...

Page 17: ...grades DIMM Socket Locations Item Description Socket Color 1 DIMM socket XMM1 Channel A White 2 DIMM socket XMM2 Channel A Black 3 DIMM socket XMM3 Channel B White 4 DIMM socket XMM4 Channel B Black 376293 002 book Page 7 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 18: ...tricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object Refer to Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge for more information Ä CAUTION When handling a memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may damage the module 1 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any ex...

Page 19: ... Channel B For example if you have one preinstalled DIMM in socket XMM1 and are adding a second DIMM it is recommended that you install a DIMM of equal memory capacity into the XMM3 or XMM4 socket 6 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 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for any additional modules ...

Page 20: ...accommodate an expansion card up to 17 46 cm 6 875 inches in length The computer also has one PCI Express x1 expansion slot The PCI and PCI Express x1 slots support only low profile expansion cards Expansion Slot Locations Item Description 1 PCI expansion slots 2 PCI Express x1 expansion slot 376293 002 book Page 10 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 21: ...ny external devices 3 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the Computer Cover 4 Identify the slot into which you want to insert the expansion card 5 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 1 6 Remove the slot cover by sliding it up and out 2 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover 376...

Page 22: ... the slot cover retention latch back in place to secure the expansion card When you install an expansion card make sure the metal bracket on the card slides into the slot on the back of the computer then press down firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot Ä CAUTION All expansion card slots on the rear of the computer must contain either an expansion ...

Page 23: ...under the computer cover The hard drive uses 6 32 standard screws All other drives use M3 metric screws The HP supplied metric screws are black and the HP supplied standard screws are silver Ä CAUTION To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive If you are inserting or removing a hard drive shut down the operating system properly then turn off the computer Do not remove a hard drive...

Page 24: ...kette drive shown If the computer has a 1 44 MB diskette drive installed it will be configured with a diskette drive bezel PN 360189 001 as shown in the illustration If the computer contains an empty 3 5 inch drive bay then a bezel blank PN 358797 001 will be installed on the computer instead If you do not have a drive in this slot you may choose to install a 3 5 inch device such as a diskette dri...

Page 25: ... the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices 3 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the Computer Cover 4 Press down on the green latch located on the front of the chassis next to the drives 1 This disengages the drive cage 5 Slide the drive cage forward until it st...

Page 26: ...connect the power and data cables from the rear of the optical drive Disconnecting the Power and Data Cables 7 Slide the optical drive forward and lift it up and out of the drive cage Removing the Optical Drive 376293 002 book Page 16 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 27: ...is located underneath the optical drive To remove the diskette drive 1 Follow the procedure in the above section Removing an Optical Drive to remove the optical drive and access the diskette drive 2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the diskette drive 3 Slide the diskette drive forward and lift it up and out of the drive cage Removing the Diskette Drive To replace the diskette ...

Page 28: ...stall two 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 computer cover The M3 metric guide screws are silver Ä CAUTION Use only 3 16 inch or 5 mm long screws as guide screws Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive When replacing the drive transfer the four M3 metric g...

Page 29: ...s down on the green latch located on the front of the chassis next to the drives 1 This disengages the drive cage 6 Slide the drive cage forward until it stops 2 This unlocks the drive Disengaging the Drive Cage 376293 002 book Page 19 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 30: ...ades 7 Position the guide screws on the drive into the J slots in the drive bay 1 Then slide the drive toward the rear of the computer 2 to secure the drive in the J slots Installing the Optical Drive 376293 002 book Page 20 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 31: ...the chassis until the drive cage locks into position The drive automatically locks in the drive cage when the drive cage is slid back 11 Replace the computer cover The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer Ä CAUTION When servicing the computer ensure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process Improper cable placement can damage ...

Page 32: ...ch hard drive is located under the power supply To remove and replace the hard drive 1 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices 3 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the Computer Cover 4 Press down on the green latch located on the front of the chassis...

Page 33: ... the power supply cage to the upright position Raising the Power Supply Cage 6 Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the hard drive Disconnecting the Hard Drive Power Cable and Data Cable 376293 002 book Page 23 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 34: ...g the Hard Drive 8 To install a hard drive reverse the above procedure The replacement hard drive kit includes several data cables Make sure to use the cable that is exactly the same as the factory installed cable If the system has only one SATA hard drive the data cable must be connected to the connector labeled P60 SATA 0 first to avoid any hard drive performance problems 376293 002 book Page 24...

Page 35: ... 3 5 inch Drive Bay Depending on the computer configuration the 3 5 inch drive bay on the front of the computer may be configured with a diskette drive or it may be an empty drive bay The type of bezel covering the drive bay will vary depending on the original computer configuration If the computer was not configured with the optional diskette drive you can install a 3 5 inch device such as a disk...

Page 36: ...dard screws All other drives use M3 metric screws The HP supplied M3 metric screws are black and the HP supplied 6 32 standard screws are silver 1 Follow the procedure described in the Removing an Optical Drive section to remove the optical drive and access the 3 5 inch drive bay 2 Position the guide screws on the drive into the J slots in the drive bay 1 Then slide the drive toward the rear of th...

Page 37: ... cable to the system board connector labeled P61 SATA 1 5 Remove the drive bezel by pushing the two tabs on one side of the larger front bezel inward 1 and rotating the drive bezel away from the larger front bezel 2 The type of bezel will vary depending on the computer configuration Removing a Drive Bezel Diskette Drive Bezel shown 376293 002 book Page 27 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 38: ...89 001 If you are installing a hard drive you must install a bezel blank PN 358797 001 as shown in the illustration below If you are installing a 3 5 inch device other than a diskette drive or hard drive you must install the 3 5 inch device bezel PN 358796 001 Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider to order the appropriate bezel when reconfiguring the computer Installing a Drive Bez...

Page 39: ...rating 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 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...

Page 40: ...VAC Heat Dissipation Maximum 1260 BTU hr 318 kg cal hr Typical idle 340 BTU hr 86 kg cal hr 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 HP Compaq ...

Page 41: ...sonal injury Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60 C 140º 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 Ä CAUTION Before replacing the battery it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings When the battery is removed or replaced t...

Page 42: ...rom the power outlet and disconnect any external devices Then remove the computer cover It may be necessary to remove an expansion card to gain access to the battery 2 Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board 3 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 Removing ...

Page 43: ...of the battery When the battery pops up lift it out 1 b To insert 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 Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type 2 376293 002 book Page 3 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 44: ...oving a Coin Cell Battery Type 3 After the battery has been replaced use the following steps to complete this procedure 4 Replace the computer cover 5 Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer 6 Reset the date and time your passwords and any special system setups using Computer Setup Refer to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide on the Documentation CD 376293 002 book Page 4 Friday Fe...

Page 45: ...72291 001 before installing the cable lock 1 Turn off the computer properly through the operating system then turn off any external devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices 3 Remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the Computer Cover 4 Insert the security clip as shown in the illustration below Installing the Security Clip 376293 002 book Pa...

Page 46: ...om Hardware Reference Guide Security Lock Provisions 5 Replace the computer cover 6 Insert the cable lock in the location shown below I Installing a Cable Lock 376293 002 book Page 2 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 47: ...Hardware Reference Guide www hp com C 3 Security Lock Provisions Padlock Installing a Padlock 376293 002 book Page 3 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 48: ...C 4 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Security Lock Provisions 376293 002 book Page 4 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 49: ... 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 cover or side panel 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...

Page 50: ...xposing 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 sunli...

Page 51: ...he diskette drive to protect the drive while in transit Do not use a diskette on which you have stored or plan to store data 4 Turn off the computer and external devices 5 Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet then from the computer 6 Disconnect the system components and external devices from their power sources then from the computer Ensure that all boards are seated properly and s...

Page 52: ...D 4 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation 376293 002 book Page 4 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 53: ...y 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 w...

Page 54: ...oor 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 For more information on static electricity contact an HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider 376293 002 book Page 2 Friday February 18 20...

Page 55: ...drive activity light 1 2 eject button 1 2 removing 2 15 drive bezel 2 14 2 25 2 27 installation guidelines 2 13 locations 2 14 E electrostatic discharge preventing damage E 1 expansion card installing 2 10 PCI 2 10 PCI Express 2 10 slot locations 2 10 expansion slot cover removing 2 11 F front panel components 1 2 G guide screws 2 13 2 18 2 26 guidelines battery replacement B 1 computer operating ...

Page 56: ...d mode 2 6 populating sockets 2 6 single channel mode 2 6 specifications 2 5 microphone connector 1 2 monitor connecting 1 3 mouse connector 1 3 special functions 1 5 O optical drive activity light 1 2 cleaning D 2 connecting cables 2 21 eject button 1 2 guide screws 2 18 guidelines D 2 installing 2 18 location 1 2 precautions D 2 removing 2 15 P padlock installing C 3 Parallel ATA devices 2 13 pa...

Page 57: ...y locks C 1 serial connector 1 3 serial number location 1 6 shipping preparation D 3 specifications computer A 1 memory 2 5 status lights 1 4 U USB ports front panel 1 2 rear panel 1 3 V ventilation guidelines D 1 W Windows Logo key functions 1 5 locations 1 4 376293 002 book Page 3 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

Page 58: ...Index 4 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Index 376293 002 book Page 4 Friday February 18 2005 3 02 PM ...

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