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System Board Drive Connections

Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board drive connectors.

Figure 2-17

  System Board Drive Connections

Table 2-3

  System Board Drive Connections

No.

System Board Connector

System Board Label

Color

1

Media Card Reader

F_USB2

black

2

SATA0

SATA0

dark blue

3

SATA1

SATA1

white

4

SATA2

SATA2

light blue

5

SATA3

SATA3

orange

6

Diskette Drive

FLOPPY

black

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Chapter 2   Hardware Upgrades

ENWW

Summary of Contents for Compaq dx2400

Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Guide dx2400 Microtower Model HP Compaq Business PC ...

Page 2: ...atements 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 writt...

Page 3: ...manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information NOTE Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information ENWW iii ...

Page 4: ...iv About This Book ENWW ...

Page 5: ...dditional Memory 14 DIMMs 14 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs 14 Populating DIMM Sockets 15 Installing DIMMs 16 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 18 Drive Positions 23 Installing Additional Drives 24 System Board Drive Connections 26 Removing an Optical Drive 27 Installing an Optical Drive into the 5 25 inch Drive Bay 29 Removing an External 3 5 inch Drive 30 Installing a Drive into the 3 5 inch External D...

Page 6: ...e Preventing Electrostatic Damage 49 Grounding Methods 49 Appendix E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care 50 Optical Drive Precautions 51 Operation 51 Cleaning 51 Safety 51 Shipping Preparation 51 Index 52 vi ENWW ...

Page 7: ...n 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 ENWW Standard Configuration Features 1 ...

Page 8: ...ptical Drive Eject Buttons 3 3 5 inch Media Card Reader optional 2 8 Headphone Connector 4 Microphone Connector 9 USB Universal Serial Bus 2 0 Ports 5 Dual State Power Button 1 Some models have bezel blanks covering one or both of the 5 25 inch drive bays 2 Some models have a bezel blank covering the 3 5 inch drive bay An optional diskette drive is available from HP for this drive bay 2 Chapter 1 ...

Page 9: ...Media Card Reader Activity Light 5 CompactFlash I II CompactFlash Card Type 1 CompactFlash Card Type 2 MicroDrive 3 SD MMC miniSD Secure Digital Card SD MiniSD MultiMediaCard MMC Reduced Size MultiMediaCard RS MMC MultiMediaCard 4 0 Mobile Plus Reduced Size MultiMediaCard 4 0 MMC Mobile MMC Micro adapter required MicroSD T Flash adapter required 6 MS PRO MS PRO DUO Memory Stick MS MagicGate Memory...

Page 10: ...0 PS 2 Keyboard Connector purple NOTE Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model The monitor connector on the system board is inactive when a PCI Express x16 graphics card is installed in the computer If a PCI or PCI Express x1 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 t...

Page 11: ...eys 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 Key1 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 Keys1 Used to open the...

Page 12: ... 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 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 a...

Page 13: ... 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 6 Serial Number and Product ID Location ENWW Serial Number Location 7 ...

Page 14: ... times To reduce the risk of serious injury read the Safety 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 CAUTION Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional equipment Before ...

Page 15: ...ss 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 Loosen the screw 1 that secures the access panel to the computer chassis 6 Slide the access panel back 2 about 1 3 cm 1 2 inch then lift it off the unit NOTE You may want to l...

Page 16: ... about 1 3 cm 1 2 inch of the panel hanging off the back of the chassis and slide it into place 1 Ensure that the hole for the screw is aligned with the hole in the chassis and tighten the screw 2 Figure 2 2 Replacing the Computer Access Panel 10 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ...

Page 17: ...nd 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 5 Remove the computer access panel 6 Press outward on the three latches on the right side of the bezel 1 then rotate the right...

Page 18: ... that need to be removed before installing a drive To remove a bezel blank 1 Remove the front bezel 2 Press the two retaining tabs towards the outer left edge of the bezel 1 and pull the bezel blank inwards to remove it 2 Figure 2 4 Removing a Bezel Blank 3 Replace the front bezel 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ...

Page 19: ... Insert the three hooks on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the chassis 1 and rotate the bezel on from left to right 2 so that it snaps in place Figure 2 5 Replacing the Front Bezel ENWW Replacing the Front Bezel 13 ...

Page 20: ...roper system operation the DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs must be industry standard 240 pin unbuffered PC2 5300 667 MHz compliant or PC2 6400 800 MHz compliant 1 8 volt DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs The DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs must also support CAS latency 5 DDR2 667 Mhz 5 5 5 timing CAS latency 5 DDR2 800 Mhz 5 5 5 timing and CAS latency 6 DDR2 800 Mhz 6 6 6 timing contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information In addition the compu...

Page 21: ...el mode dual channel mode or flex mode depending on how the DIMMs are installed 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...

Page 22: ...ed 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...

Page 23: ...Sockets on page 15 for more information 8 Push the DIMM module down firmly into the socket ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated The DIMM must be pushed all the way down into the socket and sit evenly in the socket to avoid memory corruption Make sure the latches are in the closed position 3 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to install any additional modules 10 Replace the computer a...

Page 24: ...r x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 expansion 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 diskettes or compact discs 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 o...

Page 25: ...he rear of the computer a slot cover lock secures the expansion card brackets in place Remove the screw from the slot cover lock then slide the slot cover lock up to remove it from the chassis Figure 2 9 Opening the Slot Cover Lock 8 Before installing an expansion card remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion card ENWW Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 19 ...

Page 26: ... that covers the expansion slot Be sure to remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing Figure 2 10 Removing an Expansion Slot Cover b If you are removing a standard PCI card hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Figure 2 11 Removing a Stand...

Page 27: ...against the other components Figure 2 12 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 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 EN...

Page 28: ... Figure 2 13 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 Replace the slot cover lock and secure it in place with the screw that was previously removed Figure 2 14 Securing the Expansion Cards and Slot Covers 13 Connect external cables to the installed card if needed Connect int...

Page 29: ...Positions Figure 2 15 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 Primary 3 5 inch internal hard drive bay 4 Secondary 3 5 inch internal hard drive bay for optional hard drive To verify the type size and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer run Comput...

Page 30: ...d SATA connector on the system board in the following order SATA0 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 Connect a diskette drive to the connector labeled FLOPPY Connect a media card reader to the USB connector labeled F_USB2 The system does not support Parallel ATA PATA optical drives or PATA hard drives You may install either a third height or a half height drive into a half height bay If needed HP has provided extr...

Page 31: ...ling a drive avoid touching the connector For more information about preventing electrostatic damage refer to Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge on page 49 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 p...

Page 32: ... Figure 2 17 System Board Drive Connections Table 2 3 System Board Drive Connections No System Board Connector System Board Label Color 1 Media Card Reader F_USB2 black 2 SATA0 SATA0 dark blue 3 SATA1 SATA1 white 4 SATA2 SATA2 light blue 5 SATA3 SATA3 orange 6 Diskette Drive FLOPPY black 26 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ...

Page 33: ...m then turn off any external devices 4 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 5 Remove the access panel and front be...

Page 34: ...7 Remove the screw that secures the drive to the drive cage 1 then slide the drive out of the front of the chassis 2 Figure 2 19 Removing the Optical Drive 28 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ...

Page 35: ...move the bezel blank See Removing Bezel Blanks on page 12 for more information 7 If you are adding a drive to an empty lower optical drive bay you must remove the knockout plate from the bay To do so insert a flat screwdriver into the knockout plate slot and rotate the screwdriver to break the knockout plate out of the chassis Discard the knockout plate 8 If the new drive has screws installed on t...

Page 36: ...ternal 3 5 inch Drive CAUTION All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from the computer NOTE The 3 5 inch drive bay may contain a diskette drive or a media card reader 1 Remove disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as diskettes or compact discs from the computer 3 Turn off the computer properly throu...

Page 37: ...rive disconnect the data cable 1 and power cable 2 from the back of the drive Figure 2 22 Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables b If you are removing a media card reader disconnect the USB cable from the system board Figure 2 23 Disconnecting the Media Card Reader Cable ENWW Installing Additional Drives 31 ...

Page 38: ...dless 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 If you are installing a diskette drive or media card reader in a bay covered by a bezel blank remove the front bezel then remove t...

Page 39: ...e Media Card Reader Shown 10 Connect the appropriate drive cables a If installing a diskette drive connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drive and connect the other end of the data cable to the connector on the system board labeled FLOPPY 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 F_USB2 NOTE ...

Page 40: ...hat prohibit opening the computer 2 Remove all removable media such as diskettes or compact discs 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 CAUTION Regardless of the power on state voltage is always present on the system board as long as the...

Page 41: ... 1 then slide the hard disk drive cage away from the bottom of the chassis 2 as shown below Figure 2 27 Releasing the Hard Drive Cage 8 Lift the hard disk drive cage out of the chassis Figure 2 28 Removing the Hard Drive Cage ENWW Installing Additional Drives 35 ...

Page 42: ...rive Figure 2 29 Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables 10 Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the hard disk drive cage 1 then slide the hard disk drive out of the hard disk drive cage 2 Figure 2 30 Removing the Hard Drive 36 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ...

Page 43: ...isk drive cage 2 Make sure the hard disk drive cables are facing the top of the drive cage NOTE If you are replacing an old drive with a new drive use the four retainer screws from the old drive to install the new drive NOTE If you are installing a second hard drive use four of the extra standard 6 32 screws that are installed on the interior of the front bezel The 6 32 screws are silver Refer to ...

Page 44: ... 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 4 Place the hard disk drive cage into the chassis 1 then slide it down toward the bottom of the chassis until it locks into place 2 Figure 2 33 Installing the Hard Drive Cage 38 Chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades ENWW ...

Page 45: ...ms 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 SATA0 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 7 Replace the computer access panel 8 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices then turn on the computer 9 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed NOTE If you are replaci...

Page 46: ...ting Nonoperating 10 000 ft 30 000 ft 3048 m 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 Maximum Typical idle 1575 BTU hr 307 BTU hr 397 kg cal hr 77 kg cal hr Power Supply Operating V...

Page 47: ...ected power supply The power factor correction is present in the 230V operating mode only This allows the system to pass the CE mark requirements for use in the countries of the European Union This supply requires the use of an input voltage range select switch Table A 1 Specifications continued ENWW 41 ...

Page 48: ...tional 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 ...

Page 49: ...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 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...

Page 50: ... 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 44 Appendix B Battery Replacement ENWW ...

Page 51: ...er to the Computer Setup F10 Utility Guide and the Desktop Management Guide 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 ENWW Installing a Security Lock 45 ...

Page 52: ... 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 46 Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW ...

Page 53: ... and mouse cables through 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 ENWW Installing a Security Lock 47 ...

Page 54: ...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 48 Appendix C External Security Devices ENWW ...

Page 55: ...everal 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 to...

Page 56: ...ck 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 ven...

Page 57: ...diately 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 Back up the hard drive files on PD discs tape cartridges CDs or diskettes 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 s...

Page 58: ... installation guidelines 8 installing battery 42 diskette drive 32 drive cables 24 expansion card 18 hard drive 37 media card reader 32 memory 14 optical drive 29 security locks 45 K keyboard components 5 connector 4 L line in connector 4 line out connector 4 locks cable lock 45 HP Business PC Security Lock 46 padlock 46 M media card reader features 3 installing 32 removing 30 memory installing 14...

Page 59: ...ss PC Security Lock 46 padlock 46 serial number location 7 shipping preparation 51 specifications computer 40 memory 14 system board drive connections 26 U unlocking access panel 45 USB ports front panel 2 rear panel 4 V ventilation guidelines 50 VGA monitor connector 4 W Windows Logo key 6 ENWW Index 53 ...

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