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... respective companies. The information in this guide may be liable for use in bodily harm or loss of life. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191009-001 Compaq Computer Corporation Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names of Microsoft products referenced...
... respective companies. The information in this guide may be liable for use in bodily harm or loss of life. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191009-001 Compaq Computer Corporation Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names of Microsoft products referenced...
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... to a Minitower Configuration 1-8 Windows Logo Key ...1-11 Special Mouse .unctions...1-11 Serial Number Location ...1-11 chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence...2-2 Removing the Workstation Access Panel 2-3 Removing the .ront Bezel...2-4 Installing Additional Memory 2-5 Guidelines for RIMM Installation 2-5 Installing RIMMs ...2-6 Removing RIMMs...2-7 Installing Additional Drives ...2-8 Drive... a Processor ...2-21 Attaching the Heatsink to the Processor 2-21 Installing the Processor/Heatsink Assembly 2-24 Index ...I-1 Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide iii
... to a Minitower Configuration 1-8 Windows Logo Key ...1-11 Special Mouse .unctions...1-11 Serial Number Location ...1-11 chapter 2 Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence...2-2 Removing the Workstation Access Panel 2-3 Removing the .ront Bezel...2-4 Installing Additional Memory 2-5 Guidelines for RIMM Installation 2-5 Installing RIMMs ...2-6 Removing RIMMs...2-7 Installing Additional Drives ...2-8 Drive... a Processor ...2-21 Attaching the Heatsink to the Processor 2-21 Installing the Processor/Heatsink Assembly 2-24 Index ...I-1 Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide iii
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?D=FJAH PRODUCT .EATURES Standard Configuration .eatures The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation is a minitower system that can be easily converted to a desktop. .eatures may vary depending on your model. .or a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run the INSPECT utility described in the Troubleshooting Guide. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-1
?D=FJAH PRODUCT .EATURES Standard Configuration .eatures The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation is a minitower system that can be easily converted to a desktop. .eatures may vary depending on your model. .or a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run the INSPECT utility described in the Troubleshooting Guide. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-1
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Microphone connector ω Line-in audio connector ε VGA (AGP) video connector ρ External SCSI connector (on select models) Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-3 Rear Panel Components Rear panel components 1 Power cord connector 2 Voltage select switch 3 Two universal serial bus (USB) connectors 4 Keyboard connector 5 Mouse connector 6 Serial connector (COMM1) 7 Serial connector (COMM2) 8 Headphone connector 9 Line-out audio connector : Parallel connector ;
Microphone connector ω Line-in audio connector ε VGA (AGP) video connector ρ External SCSI connector (on select models) Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-3 Rear Panel Components Rear panel components 1 Power cord connector 2 Voltage select switch 3 Two universal serial bus (USB) connectors 4 Keyboard connector 5 Mouse connector 6 Serial connector (COMM1) 7 Serial connector (COMM2) 8 Headphone connector 9 Line-out audio connector : Parallel connector ;
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Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation, then disconnect the network cable from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Remove the workstation access panel. Only hold the face plate while removing a drive. Refer to a desktop configuration: 1....data cables from the back of the drive bay. Carefully push the drive from the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bay. 6. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Remove the front bezel. While holding the drive casing, gently pull the drive out of the unit until the ...
Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation, then disconnect the network cable from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Remove the workstation access panel. Only hold the face plate while removing a drive. Refer to a desktop configuration: 1....data cables from the back of the drive bay. Carefully push the drive from the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bay. 6. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Remove the front bezel. While holding the drive casing, gently pull the drive out of the unit until the ...
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Changing from the front bezel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that was shipped with your workstation to ensure the Compaq logo is properly oriented. 12. Reconnect the power cord to the grounded AC outlet, then reconnect... replacement bezel blank that align it away from a minitower to the system. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Be sure the subpanel and front bezel align properly with the bezel blank in the proper orientation for the desktop configuration.
Changing from the front bezel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that was shipped with your workstation to ensure the Compaq logo is properly oriented. 12. Reconnect the power cord to the grounded AC outlet, then reconnect... replacement bezel blank that align it away from a minitower to the system. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Be sure the subpanel and front bezel align properly with the bezel blank in the proper orientation for the desktop configuration.
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Installing the drives CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force when installing the drives may damage the drives. ✎ Always place the diskette drive in the bay nearest the internal 3.5-inch drives (bay 3) in the minitower configuration for proper clearance within the chassis. When the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure them. 10. Reconnect the power and data cables to the drives as labeled. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9
Installing the drives CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force when installing the drives may damage the drives. ✎ Always place the diskette drive in the bay nearest the internal 3.5-inch drives (bay 3) in the minitower configuration for proper clearance within the chassis. When the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure them. 10. Reconnect the power and data cables to the drives as labeled. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9
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Windows logo key + Ctrl + . Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to each mouse button depend on the rear ... key + . The functions assigned to perform certain functions in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number located on the corner of a mouse. Keep this number available when contacting Compaq customer service. Windows logo key + M Shift + Windows logo key + M Windows logo key + R Displays a pop...
Windows logo key + Ctrl + . Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to each mouse button depend on the rear ... key + . The functions assigned to perform certain functions in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number located on the corner of a mouse. Keep this number available when contacting Compaq customer service. Windows logo key + M Shift + Windows logo key + M Windows logo key + R Displays a pop...
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It also explains how to remove the workstation access panel and the front bezel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1 ?D=FJAH HARDWARE UPGRADES This chapter explains how to install the following hardware: s Memory s Drives s Expansion boards s Processors ✎ Compaq recommends that you finish the setup procedures for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with your workstation.
It also explains how to remove the workstation access panel and the front bezel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1 ?D=FJAH HARDWARE UPGRADES This chapter explains how to install the following hardware: s Memory s Drives s Expansion boards s Processors ✎ Compaq recommends that you finish the setup procedures for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with your workstation.
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Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel ✎ When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to remove the workstation access panel. Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 2. Refer to the following illustration to tighten both thumbscrews. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3
Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel ✎ When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to remove the workstation access panel. Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 2. Refer to the following illustration to tighten both thumbscrews. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3
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...inserted and properly seated, and that the retaining arms are soldered on the RIMM will reflect the slowest speed RIMMs. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5 Push the RIMM down into the RIMM socket, ensuring that it is supported on each Direct Rambus...their speed. ✎ You cannot remove or add Direct RDRAMS to match the two key slots on . Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). s CRIMMs must populate any empty slots. Continuity ...
...inserted and properly seated, and that the retaining arms are soldered on the RIMM will reflect the slowest speed RIMMs. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5 Push the RIMM down into the RIMM socket, ensuring that it is supported on each Direct Rambus...their speed. ✎ You cannot remove or add Direct RDRAMS to match the two key slots on . Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). s CRIMMs must populate any empty slots. Continuity ...
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...Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 Using the following illustration as a guide, insert the RIMM module into the grounded AC outlet. Plug the power cord back into the empty RIMM socket. Removing RIMMs To remove a memory module from the grounded AC outlet. Turn off the workstation...cord must be disconnected from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Reconnect external devices. 6. Installing a RIMM module 4. Turn on the workstation. To install a memory module: 1. CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct configuration guidelines respective to your memory board or ...
...Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 Using the following illustration as a guide, insert the RIMM module into the grounded AC outlet. Plug the power cord back into the empty RIMM socket. Removing RIMMs To remove a memory module from the grounded AC outlet. Turn off the workstation...cord must be disconnected from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Reconnect external devices. 6. Installing a RIMM module 4. Turn on the workstation. To install a memory module: 1. CAUTION: Be sure to follow the correct configuration guidelines respective to your memory board or ...
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... and the back of the workstation. 3. To remove the bezel blank: 1. Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it away from the front bezel. Disconnect the power cord from the subpanel Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Refer ...to Removing the .ront Bezel in this chapter. 4. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in these bay locations. CAUTION: Hold the...
... and the back of the workstation. 3. To remove the bezel blank: 1. Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it away from the front bezel. Disconnect the power cord from the subpanel Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Refer ...to Removing the .ront Bezel in this chapter. 4. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in these bay locations. CAUTION: Hold the...
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Reassemble the workstation. Installing a hard drive into the hard drive bay Connecting the signal cable and power cable 5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11 Refer to the following illustrations to install a diskette drive in a 3.5-inch bay. 4.
Reassemble the workstation. Installing a hard drive into the hard drive bay Connecting the signal cable and power cable 5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11 Refer to the following illustrations to install a diskette drive in a 3.5-inch bay. 4.
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Connecting the drive cables to the system board. Reconnect external devices. Replace the workstation access panel. 7. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet. Connect the drive cables to the system board 1 CD-ROM audio cable connector 2 Primary IDE connector 3 Secondary IDE connector 4 Diskette drive connector 6. 5.
Connecting the drive cables to the system board. Reconnect external devices. Replace the workstation access panel. 7. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet. Connect the drive cables to the system board 1 CD-ROM audio cable connector 2 Primary IDE connector 3 Secondary IDE connector 4 Diskette drive connector 6. 5.
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Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 7. While holding the drive casing, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Store the drives in an antistatic package. Removing a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay 8.
Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 7. While holding the drive casing, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Store the drives in an antistatic package. Removing a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay 8.
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Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the correct vacant slot in the workstation chassis. 3. To replace the expansion cover, reverse the procedure. Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17 Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove the slot cover, as illustrated. Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board: 1.
Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the correct vacant slot in the workstation chassis. 3. To replace the expansion cover, reverse the procedure. Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17 Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove the slot cover, as illustrated. Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board: 1.
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Identifying the AGP graphics controller expansion slot ✎ .or product documentation related to your graphics controller, refer to the Workstation Reference Library CD included with an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) expansion slot on the system board 1. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-19 Identifying the AGP Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with your workstation. The following illustration shows the location of this slot.
Identifying the AGP graphics controller expansion slot ✎ .or product documentation related to your graphics controller, refer to the Workstation Reference Library CD included with an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) expansion slot on the system board 1. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-19 Identifying the AGP Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with your workstation. The following illustration shows the location of this slot.
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...: 1. To attach the heatsink to the Processor ! Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21 WARNING: To reduce the risk of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in the following sections. Before beginning...of personal injury from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation. 2. Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from hot surfaces, allow the internal system ...
...: 1. To attach the heatsink to the Processor ! Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21 WARNING: To reduce the risk of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in the following sections. Before beginning...of personal injury from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation. 2. Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from hot surfaces, allow the internal system ...
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Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23 5. Attaching the metal bracket to the right and secure the bracket. Slide the metal bracket on the back of the processor to the back of the processor To remove the heatsink from the processor, reverse the above procedure.
Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23 5. Attaching the metal bracket to the right and secure the bracket. Slide the metal bracket on the back of the processor to the back of the processor To remove the heatsink from the processor, reverse the above procedure.