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HP Compaq dx5150 SFF, Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Upgrades

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Rotating the Easy Access Drive Bay

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WARNING: 

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Summary of Contents for Compaq dx5150 SFF

Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Guide HP Business Desktops dx5150 Small Form Factor model Document Part Number 373997 002 February 2005 This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model ...

Page 2: ...r 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 CAUTION Text se...

Page 3: ...nings and Cautions 2 1 Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration 2 2 Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel 2 3 Installing Additional Memory 2 5 DIMMs 2 5 DDR SDRAM DIMMs 2 5 DIMM Sockets 2 6 Installing an Expansion Card 2 11 Removing an Expansion Card 2 14 Installing Additional Drives 2 15 Locating Drive Positions 2 16 Removing an Optical Drive or Diskette Driv...

Page 4: ...g a Security Lock C 1 D Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage D 1 Grounding Methods D 1 E Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care E 1 Optical Drive Precautions E 2 Operation E 2 Cleaning E 3 Safety E 3 Shipping Preparation E 3 Index ...

Page 5: ... in the computer run the Diagnostics for Windows utility Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD To use the computer in a minitower configuration you must purchase a tower stand from HP part number 316593 001 For more information see the Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration section in this guide dx5150 Small...

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

Page 7: ... w g Microphone Connector 6 m Serial Connector e c Digital Video Interface DVI D Monitor Connector 7 n RJ 45 Network 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 F10 setup to use both connectors For more information about Boot ...

Page 8: ... 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 other keys 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 U...

Page 9: ...tion CD for component identification and setup information Special Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of a mouse The functions assigned to each mouse button depend on the software applications you are using Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number Keep this number available for use when contacting customer service for assistance Serial Number Location...

Page 10: ...1 6 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Product Features ...

Page 11: ...internal system components 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 disc...

Page 12: ...16593 001 Ä CAUTION If the computer is in the desktop configuration ensure at least 4 inches 10 2 cm of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions To install the tower stand 1 Rotate the computer into the tower position 1 and align the hole at the base of the computer with the post and thumbscrew in the stand 2 2 Tighten the screw to secure the computer to the stand ...

Page 13: ...computer and disconnect any external devices Ä CAUTION Before removing the computer access panel ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet Lay the computer on its side with the computer access panel facing up before removing the computer access panel and installing hardware 3 Loosen the thumbscrew on the rear of the computer 1 slide t...

Page 14: ... from the chassis Removing the Front Bezel To reassemble the computer reverse the above procedure Press down while replacing the access panel Refer to the label on the inside of the access panel for more information To re install the front bezel insert the two bezel bottom tabs then rotate the front bezel forward to snap the three tabs on the top of the bezel in place ...

Page 15: ...memory configured in a high performing dual channel mode The memory available may be limited by the operating system DDR SDRAM DIMMs For proper system operation if the computer supports DDR SDRAM DIMMs the DIMMs must be industry standard 184 pin unbuffered PC3200 400 MHz compliant 2 5 volt DDR SDRAM DIMMs The DDR SDRAM DIMMs must also support CAS latency 3 CL 3 contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD info...

Page 16: ...ational speed is determined by the slowest DIMM in the system If the system is populated with a DIMM that is 266 MHz and a second DIMM that is 333 MHz the system will run at the slower of the two speeds In dual channel mode all DIMMs must be identically matched If you are populating only two DIMM sockets you must use identical DIMMs and populate them in XMM1 and XMM2 the black sockets If you are p...

Page 17: ...The sockets are labeled XMM1 XMM2 XMM3 and XMM4 Sockets XMM1 and XMM3 operate in memory channel A Sockets XMM2 and XMM4 operate in memory channel B DIMM Socket Locations Item Description Socket Color 1 DIMM socket XMM1 Channel A Black 2 DIMM socket XMM2 Channel B Black 3 DIMM socket XMM3 Channel A Blue 4 DIMM socket XMM4 Channel B Blue ...

Page 18: ...hat you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object Refer to Appendix D 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 t...

Page 19: ...ades 4 Rotate the Easy Access drive bay to an upright position Rotating the Easy Access Drive Bay 5 Locate the memory module sockets Å WARNING To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces allow the internal system components to cool before touching ...

Page 20: ...commended that you install an identical DIMM into the XMM2 socket If you are populating all four DIMM sockets use identical DIMMs in each socket Otherwise the computer will not operate in dual channel mode 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 for any additional...

Page 21: ... Express expansion card up to 6 6 inches 16 764 cm in length You can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1 x4 x8 or x16 expansion card in each expansion slot To install an expansion card 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 access ...

Page 22: ...re Upgrades 5 Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the latch up 1 6 Remove the slot cover by sliding the slot cover up and pulling it toward the inside of the chassis 2 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover ...

Page 23: ...xpansion card Installing an Expansion Card 8 Push the expansion slot latch down 3 to secure the expansion card in place 9 If you are not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion card install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot Insert the metal slot cover in the open slot then push the expansion slot latch down to secure the slot cover in place Ä CAUTION After removing an ex...

Page 24: ...rs by pulling the latch up 5 Carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket then away from the inside of the chassis Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components 6 Store the card in anti static packaging 7 If you are not installing a new expansion card install an expansion slot cover to close ...

Page 25: ...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 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 dam...

Page 26: ...es 3 3 5 inch internal standard hard drive bay If the computer has a 1 44 MB diskette drive installed it will be configured with a diskette drive bezel as shown in the illustration If the computer contains an empty 3 5 inch drive bay then a bezel blank 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 dr...

Page 27: ...nal devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices 3 Remove the computer access panel and front bezel Refer to Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel 4 Raise the Easy Access drive bay to the upright position 5 Disconnect the audio signal and drive power cables The other end of the audio cable should remain connected to the audio connector ...

Page 28: ...and hold 8 Slide the drive 2 toward the front of the drive cage then lift the drive out of the computer Removing the Optical Drive or Diskette Drive To replace the drive reverse the removal procedures When replacing the drive transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one The screws take the place of drive rails ...

Page 29: ...t 2 Install two guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive 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 screws from the old drive to the new one The screws take the place of drive rails Installing Guide Screws in the Optical Drive ...

Page 30: ...re Upgrades 3 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 Installing the Optical Drive The drive release latch automatically locks in place when installing a drive ...

Page 31: ...ive Only Linux systems require an audio cable to be connected to the optical drive 6 Return the Easy Access drive bay to the down position Be sure not to pinch the cables in the chassis when lowering the Easy Access drive bay 7 Replace the front bezel and computer access panel The system automatically recognizes the drive and reconfigures the computer Ä CAUTION When servicing the computer ensure t...

Page 32: ...ve The preinstalled 3 5 inch hard drive is located on the right side of the computer 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 access panel and front bezel Refer to Removing the Computer Access Panel ...

Page 33: ... hp com 2 23 Hardware Upgrades 6 Press and hold the drive release latch 1 7 Slide the drive to the right of the bay 2 then pull the drive from the bay 3 Removing the Hard Drive 8 To install a hard drive reverse the above procedure ...

Page 34: ...2 24 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 9 Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive Connecting the Power Cable and Data Cable ...

Page 35: ...ve transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one The screws take the place of drive rails You will need a Torx T 15 screwdriver to remove and re install the guide screws If you replaced the primary hard drive insert the Restore Plus CD to restore the operating system software drivers and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer Follow the instructions in the gu...

Page 36: ...ct Integrated Peripherals and press Enter 4 Use the arrow keys to select South OnChip PCI Device and press Enter 5 Use the arrow keys to select Onboard Chip SATA and press Enter 6 Use the arrow keys to select SATA Disabled IDE Controller non RAID or RAID Controller 7 Press F10 to save to CMOS and exit Computer Setup If you selected the RAID controller you must create and configure RAID sets 1 Turn...

Page 37: ...diskette drive you can install a 3 5 inch device such as a diskette drive or hard drive into the drive bay at any time The type of bezel you need will depend on the type of device you plan to install If you are installing a diskette drive you must install a diskette drive bezel PN 316002 001 If you are installing a hard drive you must install a bezel blank PN 316006 001 If you are installing a 3 5...

Page 38: ...her than on the hard drive 2 To install a drive into the bay 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 access panel and front bezel Refer to Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel ...

Page 39: ...rdware Upgrades 4 Remove the diskette drive bezel by pushing the tab inward 1 and pulling the diskette drive bezel 2 away from the front bezel The type of bezel will vary depending on the computer configuration Removing the Diskette Drive Bezel ...

Page 40: ...are aligned with the front J slots Then lower the front of the drive Continue to slide the drive all the way back until it locks into place If replacing a diskette drive the guide screws front and rear will line up on the J slots Insert the guide screws into the J slots then slide the drive toward the back of the drive cage until it locks into place Installing a Hard Drive into the 3 5 inch Drive ...

Page 41: ...16002 001 If you are installing a hard drive you must install a bezel blank PN 316006 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 316008 001 Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider to order the appropriate bezel when reconfiguring the computer Installing a Bezel ...

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Page 43: ...m Approximate Weight 21 lb 9 53 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 Operating temperature is derated 1 0 C per 300 m 1000 ft to 3000 m 10 000 ft above sea level n...

Page 44: ...e 90 132 VAC 180 264 VAC Rated Voltage Range 100 127 VAC 200 240 VAC Rated Line Frequency 47 63 Hz 47 63 Hz This system utilizes a passive power factor corrected power supply when used in the 230V mode This allows the system to pass the CE mark requirements for use in the countries of the European Union Power Output 200 W 200 W Rated Input Current maximum 6 A 115 VAC 3 A 230 VAC HP dx5150 Small Fo...

Page 45: ...ly To reduce the risk of personal 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 batt...

Page 46: ...connect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices Then remove the computer access panel 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 batt...

Page 47: ... www hp com B 3 Battery Replacement Type 2 a To release the battery from its holder squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery b When the battery pops up lift it out Removing a Coin Cell Battery Type 2 ...

Page 48: ...il the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery Replacing a Coin Cell Battery Type 2 After the battery has been replaced use the following steps to complete this procedure 4 Replace the computer access panel 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 Utili...

Page 49: ...ng a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the computer If present insert the cable lock in the location shown below The cable lock can also be inserted in the secondary hole highlighted below I Installing a Cable Lock ...

Page 50: ...C 2 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Security Lock Provisions Installing a Padlock ...

Page 51: ...n 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 electrost...

Page 52: ...ive 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 For more information on static electricity contact an HP authorized dealer reseller or service provider ...

Page 53: ...fications in this guide 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 a...

Page 54: ... block the vents and limit the airflow Optical Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning the optical drive Operation 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 dri...

Page 55: ...tically when the system power is turned off 2 Remove and store any program diskettes from the diskette drives 3 Insert a blank diskette into the 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 Disconne...

Page 56: ...E 4 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation ...

Page 57: ...perating guidelines E 1 shipping preparation E 3 D DDR SDRAM 2 5 DIMMs 2 5 DIMMs dual inline memory modules installation 2 8 diskette drive activity light 1 2 eject button 1 2 removing 2 17 drive installation 2 15 drive positions 2 16 DVI monitor connector 1 3 E eject button optical drive 1 2 electrostatic discharge 2 1 D 1 expansion card PCI Express 2 14 expansion card installing 2 11 2 12 2 13 e...

Page 58: ... 3 monitor connector 1 3 mouse connector 1 3 special functions 1 5 O optical drive activity light 1 2 connecting cables 2 21 eject button 1 2 installing 2 19 removing 2 17 P padlock installation C 2 parallel connector 1 3 PCI card See expansion card power button 1 2 cord connector 1 3 light 1 2 R RAID configuration 2 26 rear panel components 1 3 removing bezel blank 2 29 coin cell battery type 1 B...

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