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HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Desktop Mini, Hardware Reference Manual

The HP EliteDesk 705 G2 Desktop Mini is a powerful and compact computer that offers exceptional performance. To fully understand and utilize its hardware features, you can effortlessly download the free Hardware Reference Manual from manualshive.com. This comprehensive manual ensures optimal usage of your device, empowering you with in-depth knowledge and guidance.

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Front panel components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the slim optical drive bay.

1

Slim Optical Drive (optional)

6

Headphone Connector

2

USB 2.0 Charging (powered) Port (black)

7

Dual-State Power Button

3

USB 2.0 Port (black)

8

Hard Drive Activity Light

4

USB 3.0 Ports (blue)

9

SD Card Reader (optional)

5

Microphone/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-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 USB 2.0 Charging Port also provides current to charge a device such as a Smart Phone. The charging current is

available whenever the power cord is plugged into the system, even when the system is off.

NOTE:

The Power On Light is normally white 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 

Maintenance and Service Guide

 to interpret the code.

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Chapter 1   Product features

Summary of Contents for EliteDesk 705 G2 Desktop Mini

Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Guide HP EliteDesk 705 G2 SFF Business PC ...

Page 2: ...his 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 win...

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: ...tem board connections 12 Installing additional memory 13 DIMMs 13 DDR3 DDR3L SDRAM DIMMs 13 Populating DIMM sockets 13 Installing DIMMs 14 Removing or installing an expansion card 16 Drive positions 20 Installing and removing drives 21 Removing a 9 5mm slim optical drive 22 Installing a 9 5mm slim optical drive 23 Removing and replacing a primary 3 5 inch hard drive 25 Removing a secondary 3 5 inc...

Page 6: ...ds 48 Appendix C Computer operating guidelines routine care and shipping preparation 49 Computer operating guidelines and routine care 49 Optical drive precautions 50 Operation 50 Cleaning 50 Safety 50 Shipping preparation 50 Appendix D Accessibility 51 Supported assistive technologies 51 Contacting support 51 Index 52 vi ...

Page 7: ...ng 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 NOTE This computer model can be used in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation Standard configuration features 1 ...

Page 8: ...p 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 USB 2 0 Charging Port also provides current to charge a device such as a Smart Phone The charging current is available whenever the power cord is plugged into the system even when the syst...

Page 9: ...S5 feature The wake from S4 S5 feature is also supported on the PS 2 connectors if enabled in BIOS F10 Setup 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 connector at any time by double clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar When a graphics...

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: ...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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from t...

Page 13: ...anel Slide the tabs on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis 1 and then press the back end of the access panel onto the chassis so that it locks into place 2 Replacing the computer access panel 7 ...

Page 14: ...tlet 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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer down 6 Remove the computer acces...

Page 15: ...nk before installing an optical drive To remove the bezel blank 1 Remove the computer access panel and front bezel 2 To remove the slim optical drive bezel blank press inward on the three retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank in place 1 and then rotate the bezel blank off the front bezel 2 Removing a slim optical drive bezel blank 9 ...

Page 16: ...t bezel Insert the four hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis 1 and then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis 2 and snap it into place 10 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 17: ...n 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 Orient the computer so that its right side is facing down and place the computer in the optional stand NOTE To stabilize the computer in a tower orientation HP recommends the use of the option...

Page 18: ...nsion Card 4 PCI Express x16 Gen 3 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card 5 Serial Port COMB black Optional Second Serial Port 6 DIMM4 Channel A DIMM4 white Memory Module 7 DIMM3 Channel A DIMM3 black Memory Module 8 DIMM2 Channel B DIMM2 white Memory Module 9 DIMM1 Channel B DIMM1 black Memory Module 10 SATA 3 0 SATA2 light blue Any SATA Device other than the Primary Hard Drive 11 SATA 3 0 SATA1 light bl...

Page 19: ...e 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 automatically operate in single channel mode dual channel mode or flex mode depending on how the DIMMs are installed NOTE Single channel and unbalanced dua...

Page 20: ...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 Electrostatic discharge on page 48 When handling a memory module be careful not to touch any of the contacts Doing so may dam...

Page 21: ...sockets on page 13 for more information 8 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 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to install any additional modules 10 Replace the computer access panel 11 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 12 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices and then...

Page 22: ...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 If the computer is on a stand remove the compute...

Page 23: ...chassis 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 Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket 1 then away from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame 2 Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components Removing or installing an expansion card 17 ...

Page 24: ... from the inside of the chassis to release it from the chassis frame Be sure not to scrape the card against the other components 10 Store the removed card in anti static packaging 11 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 coo...

Page 25: ...alling an expansion card press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card socket 13 Rotate the slot cover retention latch back in place to secure the expansion card 14 Connect external cables to the installed card if needed Connect internal cables to the system board if needed 15 Replace the computer access panel 16 If the computer was on a stand replace th...

Page 26: ... slim optical drive bay 2 3 5 inch primary hard drive bay 3 3 5 inch secondary hard drive bay 4 2 5 inch 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 20 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 27: ...ecurity on page 44 for more information 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 dri...

Page 28: ...er 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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Disconnect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 from the rear of the optical drive push ...

Page 29: ...ys 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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Remove the front bezel if you are installing a drive in a bay covered by a bezel blank then remove the bezel blan...

Page 30: ...onnectors on the system board NOTE Refer to System board connections on page 12 for an illustration of the system board drive connectors 11 Replace the front bezel if it was removed 12 Replace the computer access panel 13 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 14 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices and then turn on the computer 15 Lock any security devices that were disenga...

Page 31: ...hrough 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 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 If the com...

Page 32: ...ard 1 While pulling the release lever out slide the drive back until it stops and then lift the drive up and out of the bay 2 9 To install a hard drive you must transfer the mounting screws from the old hard drive to the new hard drive 26 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 33: ...e data cable for the primary hard drive must be connected to the dark blue connector on the system board labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive performance problems 12 Replace the computer access panel 13 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 14 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices and then turn on the computer 15 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the acces...

Page 34: ... 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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove ...

Page 35: ...he side of the drive cage 3 and then slide the drive out of the drive bay 4 9 If you are installing a new drive refer to Installing a secondary 3 5 inch hard drive on page 30 If you are not installing a new drive rotate the drive cage down and replace the access panel Installing and removing drives 29 ...

Page 36: ...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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Install four silver 6 32 mounting screws on the sides of the drive two on each side NOTE HP has supplied four extra silver 6 32 mounting screws installed on th...

Page 37: ... 3 to the rear of the hard drive NOTE If the drive is a secondary hard drive connect the other end of data cable to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system board If the drive is the primary hard drive connect the other end of the data cable to the dark blue SATA connector on the system board Installing and removing drives 31 ...

Page 38: ... rotating the drive cage down 11 Replace the computer access panel 12 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 13 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices and then turn on the computer 14 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed 32 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 39: ...nnect 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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the co...

Page 40: ...he rear of the drive 1 then slide the drive back until it stops and pull it down and out of the drive bay 2 10 If you are installing a new drive refer to Installing a 2 5 inch hard drive on page 35 If you are not installing a new drive rotate the drive cage down and replace the access panel 34 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 41: ...s 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 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 Install four black and blue M3 isolation mounting guide screws two on each side of the drive NOTE M3 metric...

Page 42: ...he power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the back of the hard drive NOTE If the 2 5 inch hard drive is the primary drive connect the other end of the data cable to the dark blue SATA connector on the system board labeled SATA0 If it is a secondary hard drive connect the other end of the data cable to one of the light blue SATA connectors on the system board 36 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 43: ...otating the drive cage down 12 Replace the computer access panel 13 If the computer was on a stand replace the stand 14 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices and then turn on the computer 15 Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed Installing and removing drives 37 ...

Page 44: ...Installing a security lock The security locks displayed below and on the following pages can be used to secure the computer Cable lock Padlock 38 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 45: ...urity cable fastener to a desktop using the appropriate screws for your environment screws not provided 1 and then snap the cover onto the base of the cable fastener 2 2 Loop the security cable around a stationary object Installing a security lock 39 ...

Page 46: ... scissor hands of the monitor lock apart and insert the lock into the security slot on the rear of the monitor 1 close the scissor hands together to secure the lock in place 2 and then slide the cable guide through the center of the monitor lock 3 40 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 47: ...guide installed on the monitor 6 Attach the accessory cable fastener to a desktop using the appropriate screw for your environment screw not provided 1 and then place the accessory cables into the base of the fastener 2 Installing a security lock 41 ...

Page 48: ...essory cable fastener 8 Screw the lock to the chassis using the screw provided 1 Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock 2 and push the button in 3 to engage the lock Use the key provided to disengage the lock 42 Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades ...

Page 49: ...9 When you have completed all steps all of the devices at your workstation will be secured Installing a security lock 43 ...

Page 50: ... You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer 5 If the computer is on a stand remove the computer from the stand 6 Remove the computer access panel 7 If you do not have a 6 32 standard screw remove one of the four silver 6 32 standard screws located on top of the drive cage Refer to Installing and removing drives on page 21 for an illustration of th...

Page 51: ...e 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 th...

Page 52: ...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 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 46 Appendix A Batter...

Page 53: ... complete this procedure 8 Replace the computer access panel 9 Reconnect the power cord and any external devices and then turn on 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 47 ...

Page 54: ...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 t...

Page 55: ... 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 ...

Page 56: ...inish 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 while stored or in transit NOT...

Page 57: ...about a particular assistive technology product contact customer support for that product Contacting support We are constantly refining the accessibility of our products and services and welcome feedback from users If you have an issue with a product or would like to tell us about accessibility features that have helped you please contact us at 888 259 5707 Monday through Friday 6 a m to 9 p m Mou...

Page 58: ... 13 primary 3 5 inch hard drive 25 secondary 3 5 inch hard drive 30 slim optical drive 23 L locks cable lock 38 front bezel 44 HP Business PC Security Lock 39 padlock 38 M memory installation 13 socket population 13 specifications 13 O optical drive cleaning 50 installation 23 precautions 50 removal 22 P product ID location 4 R rear panel components 3 removing 2 5 inch hard drive 33 battery 45 bez...

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