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Hardware Reference Guide

Product Features

Front Panel Components

Drive configuration may vary by model.

Front Panel Components

Optical Drives (CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,

DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, or

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive)

Optical Drive Eject Buttons

Optical Drive Activity Lights

Power Button

Diskette Drive (optional)

Power On Light

Diskette Drive Activity Light (optional)

Hard Drive Activity Light

Diskette Eject Button (optional)

Headphone Jack

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

Microphone Connector

Summary of Contents for PV738AA

Page 1: ...Hardware Reference Guide HP Business Desktops dx5150 Microtower model Document Part Number 374056 002 February 2005 This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model ...

Page 2: ...rs 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 CAUTION Tex...

Page 3: ...ation 1 5 2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features 2 1 Warnings and Cautions 2 1 Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel 2 2 Installing Additional Memory 2 5 DIMMs 2 5 DDR SDRAM DIMMs 2 5 DIMM Sockets 2 6 Installing DDR SDRAM DIMMs 2 8 Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 2 10 Removing an Expansion Card 2 14 Replacing or Upgrading a Drive 2 16 Locating Drive Positions 2 16 Removi...

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 2 Safety E 3 Shipping Preparation E 3 Index ...

Page 5: ...0 Microtower features may vary depending on the model For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer run the Diagnostics for Windows utility Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD dx5150 Microtower Configuration ...

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

Page 7: ...B w g Microphone Connector 6 m Serial Connector 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 O...

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: ...tification 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 that is located on the top cover of the computer Keep this number available for use when contacting HP customer service for assista...

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Page 11: ...from the wall outlet and allow the 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 electrical components of the computer or optional equipment Before beginning these ...

Page 12: ...r properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet 1 and the computer 2 and disconnect any external devices Disconnecting the Power Cable 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 ...

Page 13: ...rew on the rear of the computer 1 slide the access panel toward the rear of the computer 2 then lift it off You may want to lay the computer on its side to install internal parts Be sure the side with the access panel and pull grip is facing up Removing the Computer Access Panel ...

Page 14: ...with the left side then the right side 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 hooks on the right then rotate the front bezel forward to snap the three tabs on the left 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: ...arged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object For more information refer to Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge 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 and turn off any external devices 2 Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet an...

Page 19: ...t 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 system will not operate in dual channel mode 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 to install any additional modules...

Page 20: ...ss 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 Lay the computer on its side with the access panel side up 4 Remove the computer access panel Refer to Removing the Computer Acce...

Page 21: ...Hardware Reference Guide www hp com 2 11 Hardware Upgrades 6 Remove the screw on the slot cover retention latch Removing the Expansion Slot Latch Retaining Screw ...

Page 22: ...eference Guide Hardware Upgrades 7 Remove the slot cover retention latch by pulling it up 1 8 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: ...s so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis 1 Gently press the card straight down into the expansion slot on the system board 2 Be sure not to scrape other components in the chassis when installing an expansion card Installing an Expansion Card When installing an expansion card press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the...

Page 24: ...Complete the procedure described in the Reassembling the Computer section of this chapter Removing an Expansion Card To remove 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 cover Refer to Removing the Computer Access Panel ...

Page 25: ...ape the card against the other components Removing an Expansion Card from a Standard Expansion Socket 6 Store the card in anti static packaging 7 If not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion card install an expansion slot cover to close the open slot 8 Slide the slot cover lock down to secure the expansion cards and expansion slot covers Ä CAUTION All expansion card slots on the re...

Page 26: ...AUTION Make sure you back up your personal files on the hard drive to an external storage device such as a CD before removing the hard drive Failure to do so will result in data loss After replacing the primary hard drive you will need to run the Restore Plus CD to load the HP factory installed files Locating Drive Positions Drive Positions 1 Two 5 25 inch half height bays for optional drives 2 Tw...

Page 27: ...ting system and turn off any external devices Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices 2 Remove the access panel and front bezel Refer to Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive as indicated in the following illustrations Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Linux systems will ...

Page 28: ...2 18 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables Disconnecting the Hard Drive Power 1 and Data 2 Cables ...

Page 29: ...bs secures the drives in the drive bay Lift the release tab on the latch drive bracket 1 for the drive you want to remove then slide the drive from its drive bay 2 Removing the Drives 5 Remove the four guide screws two on each side from the old drive You will need these screws to install a new drive ...

Page 30: ...ormation about preventing electrostatic damage refer to Appendix D Electrostatic Discharge 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 le Only a serial advanced technology attachment SATA hard drive can be installed on this com...

Page 31: ...ere are a total of eight extra guide screws on the front of the chassis under the bezel Four have 6 32 standard threads and four have M3 metric threads Standard screws are used for hard drives and have a silver finish Metric screws are used for all other drives and have a black finish Make sure to install the appropriate guide screws into the drive 2 Slide the drive into the drive bay making sure ...

Page 32: ...Guide Hardware Upgrades 3 Reconnect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in the following illustrations Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Linux systems will also have an audio cable to be connected to the optical drive ...

Page 33: ...Hardware Reference Guide www hp com 2 23 Hardware Upgrades Reconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables Reconnecting the Hard Drive Power 1 and Data 2 Cables ...

Page 34: ...nector Location 5 Complete the procedure described in the Reassembling the Computer section of this chapter 6 Turn on the computer If you replaced the primary hard drive insert the Restore Plus CD to restore the operating system software drivers and or any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer from HP Follow the instructions in the guide included with the restore CD When the...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...Position the chassis in the upright position Insert the two hooks on the right side of the bezel 1 into the rectangular holes on the chassis then rotate the bezel into place so that the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into the slots on the chassis 2 Replacing the Front Bezel ...

Page 37: ...are Upgrades 2 Place the side access panel in the proper position on the chassis and slide it into place 1 Ensure that the hole for the thumbscrew is aligned with the hole in the chassis and tighten the thumbscrew 2 Replacing the Side Access Panel ...

Page 38: ...lectrical outlet 2 Reconnecting the Power Cable 4 Reconnect all peripheral devices to the computer Å WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or damage to the equipment do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller NIC ports 5 Turn on the computer by pressing the power button ...

Page 39: ... 60 C Relative Humidity noncondensing Operating Nonoperating 10 90 5 95 10 90 5 95 Maximum Altitude unpressurized Operating Nonoperating 10 000 ft 30 000 ft 3048 m 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 C Hr The upper limit may be limited by the type and number of options installe...

Page 40: ...cy 90 132 VAC 100 127 VAC 47 63 Hz 180 264 VAC 200 240 VAC 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 250 W 250 W Rated Input Current maximum 8 A 115 VAC 4 A 230 VAC HP dx5150 Microtower Continued ...

Page 41: ...ly To reduce the risk of personal injury Do not attempt to recharge the battery Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60 C 140ºF 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 batte...

Page 42: ...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 43: ... 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 44: ... 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 Utility Guide on ...

Page 45: ...ference Guide www hp com C 1 C Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the Microtower computer Installing a Cable Lock ...

Page 46: ...C 2 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Security Lock Provisions I Installing a Padlock ...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...ove 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 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...

Page 50: ...es 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 drive is on wait at least one hour before you turn off the power If you operate the unit immediately it may m...

Page 51: ...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 Disconnect the system components and external device...

Page 52: ...E 4 www hp com Hardware Reference Guide Computer Operating Guidelines Routine Care and Shipping Preparation ...

Page 53: ...s A 1 D DDR SDRAM 2 5 DIMMs 2 5 diskette drive activity light 1 2 eject button 1 2 installing 2 16 locating 2 16 drive positions 2 16 DVD R RW drive installing 2 16 locating 2 16 DVD ROM drive installing 2 16 locating 2 16 DVI monitor connector 1 3 E electrostatic discharge D 1 expansion card PCI Express 2 14 expansion card installation 2 10 expansion card installing 2 11 2 13 expansion slots 2 12...

Page 54: ...pecial functions 1 5 O optical drives activity light 1 2 defined 1 2 eject button 1 2 installing 2 20 locating 2 16 removing 2 17 P parallel connector 1 3 PCI card See expansion card power button 1 2 cord 2 2 2 28 cord connector 1 3 light 1 2 R RAID configuration 2 25 rear panel components 1 3 removing computer access panel 2 2 drives 2 17 expansion card 2 10 front bezel 2 4 PCI Express expansion ...

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