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Hardware Reference Guide

HP EliteDesk 700 G1 Microtower

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Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Guide HP EliteDesk 700 G1 Microtower ...

Page 2: ... This computer may require upgraded and or separately purchased hardware drivers and or software to take full advantage of Windows 8 functionality See http www microsoft com for details This computer may require upgraded and or separately purchased hardware and or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality See http windows microsoft com en us w...

Page 3: ...n this 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 iii ...

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

Page 5: ...ng the front bezel 9 System board connections 10 Installing additional memory 11 DIMMs 11 DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs 11 Populating DIMM sockets 11 Installing DIMMs 12 Removing or installing an expansion card 14 Drive positions 18 Installing and removing drives 19 Removing a slim optical drive 20 Installing a slim optical drive 21 Removing a hard drive 23 Installing a hard drive 25 Installing a security lock...

Page 6: ...ndix C Computer operating guidelines routine care and shipping preparation 38 Computer operating guidelines and routine care 38 Optical drive precautions 39 Operation 39 Cleaning 39 Safety 39 Shipping preparation 39 Index 40 vi ...

Page 7: ...guration features Features may vary depending on the model For support assistance and to learn more about the hardware and software installed on your computer model run the HP Support Assistant utility Standard configuration features 1 ...

Page 8: ...device is plugged into the Microphone Headphone Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a microphone Line In device or a headphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar NOTE The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on If it is flashing red there is a problem with the comput...

Page 9: ...evice is plugged into the blue Line In Audio Connector a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line in device or a microphone You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar When a graphics card is installed in one of the system board slots the video connectors on the graphics card and or the integrated g...

Page 10: ...ach computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the exterior of the computer Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance 4 Chapter 1 Product features ...

Page 11: ...s easily accessible at all 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 WARNING Energized and moving parts inside Disconnect power to the equipment before ...

Page 12: ... 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 Lift up on the access panel handle 1 slide...

Page 13: ...s panel Align the tabs on the access panel with the slots on the chassis and set the access panel straight down onto the chassis 1 and then slide the panel forward 2 until it locks into place Replacing the computer access panel 7 ...

Page 14: ...es 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 computer access panel 6 Lift up the three tabs on the side ...

Page 15: ... bezel 2 To remove the bezel blank press upward on the bottom tab and press downward on the top tab on the right side of the blank 1 and then rotate the blank off the front of the bezel 2 Replacing the front bezel Insert the three hooks on the bottom edge of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis 1 then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis 2 and snap it into place Removin...

Page 16: ...Card 5 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port 6 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port 7 Hood Lock HLCK black Hood Lock 8 Hood Sensor HSENSE white Hood Sensor 9 Battery BAT black Battery 10 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 11 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 12 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 13 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM1 black Memory Module 14 SATA 3 0 SATA0 dark blue Primary Ha...

Page 17: ... DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported NOTE The system will not operate properly if you install unsupported DIMMs Populating DIMM sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system board with two sockets per channel The sockets are labeled DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 and DIMM4 Sockets DIMM1 and DIMM2 operate in memory channel B Sockets DIMM3 and DIMM4 operate in memory channel A The system will a...

Page 18: ...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...

Page 19: ...A and Channel B Refer to Populating DIMM sockets on page 11 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 computer access panel 10 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 11 Lock any security...

Page 20: ...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 Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the slot covers by lifting the tab on the latch and...

Page 21: ...installing b If you are removing a PCI Express x1 card hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket Lift the card straight up 1 then away from the inside of the chassis 2 to remove it Be sure not to scrape the card against other components Removing or installing an expansion card 15 ...

Page 22: ...ay from the inside of the chassis to remove it Be sure not to scrape the card against other components 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...

Page 23: ...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 13 Connect external cables to the installed card if needed Connect internal cables to the system board if needed 14 Replace the computer access panel 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 16 Lock any securi...

Page 24: ...ve bay 3 3 5 inch primary hard drive bay NOTE The drive configuration on your computer may be different than the drive configuration shown above To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in the computer run Computer Setup 18 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 25: ...e 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 mo...

Page 26: ...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 access panel and front bezel 6 Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the optical drive C...

Page 27: ...wer 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 computer access panel 6 Remove the front bezel If you are installing a device in ...

Page 28: ...ch with the small holes on the side of the drive and press the latch firmly onto the drive 9 Slide the optical drive all the way into the drive bay 1 until the green latch locks onto the bottom of the drive bay 2 22 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 29: ...p 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 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 outle...

Page 30: ...6 Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the back of the hard drive 7 Pull the green latch next to the drive outward 1 and slide the drive out of the bay 2 24 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 31: ...ION 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 You can install a 3 5 inch hard drive or a 2 5 inch hard drive with a 3 5 inch adapter bracket similar to the example shown below Slide t...

Page 32: ...nting screws installed on the chassis next to the hard drives that are used when installing a hard drive in the upper drive bay Refer to Installing and removing drives on page 19 for an illustration of the location of the extra mounting screws When replacing a hard drive in the lower bay use the four silver and blue mounting screws that were removed from the old drive to install the new drive If i...

Page 33: ...remove the silver and blue mounting screws from the old drive and install them in the new drive 8 Slide the drive into the drive bay making sure to align the mounting screws with the guide slots until the drive snaps into place Installing and removing drives 27 ...

Page 34: ...ard connector NOTE You must connect the primary hard drive data cable to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive performance problems If you are adding a second hard drive connect the data cable to one of the light blue SATA connector labeled SATA1 and SATA2 11 Replace the computer access panel 12 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices then turn on the computer 13 ...

Page 35: ...Installing a security lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the computer Cable lock Padlock Installing a security lock 29 ...

Page 36: ...g it around a stationary object 2 Insert the cable lock into the cable lock slot on the back of the monitor and secure the lock to the monitor by inserting the key into the key hole on the rear of the lock and rotating the key 90 degrees 30 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 37: ...cket provided in the kit to secure other peripheral devices by laying the device cable across the center of the bracket 1 and inserting the security cable through one of the two holes in the bracket 2 Use the hole in the bracket that best secures the peripheral device cable Installing a security lock 31 ...

Page 38: ...5 Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock 6 Screw the lock to the chassis using the screw provided 32 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 39: ...rity cable into the lock 1 and push the button in 2 to engage the lock Use the key provided to disengage the lock 8 When you have completed all steps all of the devices at your workstation will be secured Installing a security lock 33 ...

Page 40: ...ry 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 ope...

Page 41: ... 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 lip of the holder with the positive side up Push the other edge down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery 2 Type 3 a Pull back on the clip 1 that is holding the battery in place and remove the battery 2 35...

Page 42: ...mplete this procedure 8 Replace the computer access panel 9 Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer 10 Reset the date and time your passwords and any special system setups using Computer Setup 11 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed 36 Appendix A Battery replacement ...

Page 43: ... several methods for grounding Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic sensitive parts Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm 10 percent resistance in the ground cords To provide proper ground wear the strap snug against the skin Use heelstraps ...

Page 44: ...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 ...

Page 45: ...zene which may damage the finish Safety 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 Back up the hard drive files to an external storage device Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses whi...

Page 46: ... cables 19 expansion card 14 hard drive 25 memory 11 optical drive 21 L locks cable lock 29 HP Business PC Security Lock 30 padlock 29 M memory installation 11 socket population 11 specifications 11 O optical drive cleaning 39 installation 21 precautions 39 removal 20 P product ID location 4 R rear panel components 3 removing battery 34 bezel blank 9 computer access panel 6 expansion card 14 front...

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