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... failure to follow directions could result in U.S. The information in this guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of information. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191009-001 Compaq Computer Corporation Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, and other product names mentioned herein...
... failure to follow directions could result in U.S. The information in this guide may be trademarks or registered trademarks of information. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191009-001 Compaq Computer Corporation Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, and other product names mentioned herein...
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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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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 ?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.
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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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Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in Chapter 2. 4. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 3. Refer to Removing the .ront Bezel in the 5.25-inch drive bay. 6. While ... bay. Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration To change from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Remove the workstation access panel. Disconnect all power and data cables from the system, and any external devices. 2. Remove the front bezel. To release a drive ...
Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in Chapter 2. 4. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 3. Refer to Removing the .ront Bezel in the 5.25-inch drive bay. 6. While ... bay. Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration To change from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Remove the workstation access panel. Disconnect all power and data cables from the system, and any external devices. 2. Remove the front bezel. To release a drive ...
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... could damage the pins that was shipped with the bezel blank in Chapter 2 and reposition the subpanel with your workstation to the system. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Remove the subpanel as described in the Removing the Bezel Blank section in the...
... could damage the pins that was shipped with the bezel blank in Chapter 2 and reposition the subpanel with your workstation to the system. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Remove the subpanel as described in the Removing the Bezel Blank section in the...
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Reconnect the power and data cables to the drives as labeled. 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. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9
Reconnect the power and data cables to the drives as labeled. 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. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9
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... software application you are using. Windows logo key + .1 Windows logo key + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + . Keep this number available when contacting Compaq customer service. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Windows logo key + M Shift + Windows logo key + M Windows logo key + R Displays a pop-up menu for the selected object Activates the... the rear panel of the computer. Windows logo key + Ctrl + . Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
... software application you are using. Windows logo key + .1 Windows logo key + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + . Keep this number available when contacting Compaq customer service. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Windows logo key + M Shift + Windows logo key + M Windows logo key + R Displays a pop-up menu for the selected object Activates the... the rear panel of the computer. Windows logo key + Ctrl + . Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0.
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?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. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1 It also explains how to remove the workstation access panel and the front bezel.
?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. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1 It also explains how to remove the workstation access panel and the front bezel.
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Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1. 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. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3.
Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1. 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. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3.
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Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). Additional RIMMs are available to match the two key slots on the RIMM ... Direct RDRAMS to a RIMM because the Direct RDRAMS are locked in all empty RIMM sockets. A label on the RIMM will reflect the slowest speed RIMMs. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5 s Do not mix RIMMs with a CRIMM. s .or optimal performance, install RIMMs in Slot 1, then Slot 2, and so on each Direct Rambus memory...
Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). Additional RIMMs are available to match the two key slots on the RIMM ... Direct RDRAMS to a RIMM because the Direct RDRAMS are locked in all empty RIMM sockets. A label on the RIMM will reflect the slowest speed RIMMs. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5 s Do not mix RIMMs with a CRIMM. s .or optimal performance, install RIMMs in Slot 1, then Slot 2, and so on each Direct Rambus memory...
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...system, the power cord must be disconnected from a RIMM slot, reverse the previous procedure. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the RIMM sockets. The workstation will not function. 3. Removing RIMMs To remove a memory module from the grounded AC outlet. 2. CAUTION...the following illustration as a guide, insert the RIMM module into the grounded AC outlet. Turn on the workstation. Installing a RIMM module 4. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 Reconnect external devices. 6. To install a memory module: 1. Plug the power cord back into ...
...system, the power cord must be disconnected from a RIMM slot, reverse the previous procedure. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the RIMM sockets. The workstation will not function. 3. Removing RIMMs To remove a memory module from the grounded AC outlet. 2. CAUTION...the following illustration as a guide, insert the RIMM module into the grounded AC outlet. Turn on the workstation. Installing a RIMM module 4. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 Reconnect external devices. 6. To install a memory module: 1. Plug the power cord back into ...
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...Remove the bezel blank from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Gently pull the subpanel, with the bezel blank still secured, away from the subpanel Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Removing the bezel blank from the front bezel. Refer ...to Removing the .ront Bezel in this chapter. 4. Remove the workstation access panel. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight...
...Remove the bezel blank from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Gently pull the subpanel, with the bezel blank still secured, away from the subpanel Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-9 Removing the bezel blank from the front bezel. Refer ...to Removing the .ront Bezel in this chapter. 4. Remove the workstation access panel. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight...
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Refer to the following illustrations to install a diskette drive in a 3.5-inch bay. 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 Reassemble the workstation. 4.
Refer to the following illustrations to install a diskette drive in a 3.5-inch bay. 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 Reassemble the workstation. 4.
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5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Reconnect external devices. Replace the workstation access panel. 7. 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. Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet. Connecting the drive cables to the system board.
5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 Reconnect external devices. Replace the workstation access panel. 7. 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. Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet. Connecting the drive cables to the system board.
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Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 Store the drives in an antistatic package. While holding the drive casing, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Removing a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay 8. 7.
Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15 Store the drives in an antistatic package. While holding the drive casing, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Removing a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay 8. 7.
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Remove the workstation access panel and locate the correct vacant slot in the workstation chassis. 3. Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove the slot cover, as illustrated. To replace the expansion cover, reverse the procedure. Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17 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. Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove the slot cover, as illustrated. To replace the expansion cover, reverse the procedure. Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17 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.
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The following illustration shows the location of this slot. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-19 Identifying the AGP Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with your workstation. 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.
The following illustration shows the location of this slot. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-19 Identifying the AGP Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with your workstation. 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.
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.... CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21 Before beginning these procedures, be sure you are discharged of the workstation. Refer to cool before touching them. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from the grounded AC...
.... CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21 Before beginning these procedures, be sure you are discharged of the workstation. Refer to cool before touching them. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from the grounded AC...
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5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23 Attaching the metal bracket to the back of the processor to the right and secure the bracket. Slide the metal bracket on the back of the processor To remove the heatsink from the processor, reverse the above procedure.
5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23 Attaching the metal bracket to the back of the processor to the right and secure the bracket. Slide the metal bracket on the back of the processor To remove the heatsink from the processor, reverse the above procedure.