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... Memory 2-7 DIMMs 2-7 DDR-SDRAM DIMMs 2-7 Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs 2-8 Removing the Expansion Card Cage 2-11 Installing an Expansion Card 2-12 Removing the AGP Card 2-15 Drive Positions 2-17 Installing Additional Drives 2-18 Upgrading the Hard Drive 2-18 Removing an Optical Drive 2-20 Installing an Optional Optical Drive 2-22 Hardware Reference Guide iii
... Memory 2-7 DIMMs 2-7 DDR-SDRAM DIMMs 2-7 Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs 2-8 Removing the Expansion Card Cage 2-11 Installing an Expansion Card 2-12 Removing the AGP Card 2-15 Drive Positions 2-17 Installing Additional Drives 2-18 Upgrading the Hard Drive 2-18 Removing an Optical Drive 2-20 Installing an Optional Optical Drive 2-22 Hardware Reference Guide iii
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Contents Working with the MultiBay 2-24 "Hot-Plugging" or "Hot-Swapping" MultiBay Drives 2-25 Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive 2-25 Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw 2-26 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 2-26 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 2-27 A Specifications B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices B-1 Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA...
Contents Working with the MultiBay 2-24 "Hot-Plugging" or "Hot-Swapping" MultiBay Drives 2-25 Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive 2-25 Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw 2-26 Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 2-26 Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 2-27 A Specifications B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices B-1 Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA...
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USB Connectors 1-2 Hardware Reference Guide Product Features Front Panel Components Front Panel Components 1 Optical Drive Busy Indicator 2 Optical Eject Button 3 Power-On Light/Diagnostic LED 4 Dual-State Power Button 5 Hard Drive Activity Light/Diagnostic LED 6 Microphone Connector 7 Stereo Headphone Jack (system) 8 Diskette Drive Activity Light 9 Diskette Eject Button -
USB Connectors 1-2 Hardware Reference Guide Product Features Front Panel Components Front Panel Components 1 Optical Drive Busy Indicator 2 Optical Eject Button 3 Power-On Light/Diagnostic LED 4 Dual-State Power Button 5 Hard Drive Activity Light/Diagnostic LED 6 Microphone Connector 7 Stereo Headphone Jack (system) 8 Diskette Drive Activity Light 9 Diskette Eject Button -
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Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 To reprogram the Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Help button on your hard drive, or any Internet address. The Keyboard Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Double-click the keyboard icon in select geographic regions. Product Features Easy Access Keyboard ...
Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 To reprogram the Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps: 1. Click the Help button on your hard drive, or any Internet address. The Keyboard Properties dialog box is displayed. 2. Double-click the keyboard icon in select geographic regions. Product Features Easy Access Keyboard ...
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Drive Positions Hardware Upgrades Desktop Drive Positions 1 3.5-inch, internal, third-height, standard hard drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay for more information. Hardware Reference Guide 2-17 Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for optional drives 3 3.5-inch, third-height, standard, 1.44-MB diskette drive To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in your computer, run Compaq Computer Setup.
Drive Positions Hardware Upgrades Desktop Drive Positions 1 3.5-inch, internal, third-height, standard hard drive bay 2 5.25-inch drive bay for more information. Hardware Reference Guide 2-17 Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for optional drives 3 3.5-inch, third-height, standard, 1.44-MB diskette drive To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in your computer, run Compaq Computer Setup.
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.... I You may install either a third-height or a half-height drive into a half-height bay. Connect expansion devices, such as monitors or speakers. Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in standby mode. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. le: Upgrading the Hard Drive The 3.5-inch hard drive is on the right side of the computer chassis...
.... I You may install either a third-height or a half-height drive into a half-height bay. Connect expansion devices, such as monitors or speakers. Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in standby mode. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. le: Upgrading the Hard Drive The 3.5-inch hard drive is on the right side of the computer chassis...
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Remove the computer cover. 5. Pull the drive release latch away from the bay. Slide the drive to the rear of the bay, then lift the drive from the drive. 7. Hardware Upgrades 4. Removing the Hard Drive (Shown from the Hard Drive 6. Disconnecting Cables from the Rear of the drive. Disconnect the 1 power cable and 2 signal cable from the back of the Chassis) Hardware Reference Guide 2-19
Remove the computer cover. 5. Pull the drive release latch away from the bay. Slide the drive to the rear of the bay, then lift the drive from the drive. 7. Hardware Upgrades 4. Removing the Hard Drive (Shown from the Hard Drive 6. Disconnecting Cables from the Rear of the drive. Disconnect the 1 power cable and 2 signal cable from the back of the Chassis) Hardware Reference Guide 2-19
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... or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care." I Handle a drive carefully; Rotate the drive cage to the new one. I If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, turn off the computer and any external devices. 3. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, see Appendix...
... or in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package "Fragile: Handle With Care." I Handle a drive carefully; Rotate the drive cage to the new one. I If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, turn off the computer and any external devices. 3. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, see Appendix...
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... computer, ensure that the media tray is pre-installed in some models of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. I Avoid exposing a hard drive to the computer or a drive: I If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other than a hard drive, make sure that no media, such as monitors or speakers.
... computer, ensure that the media tray is pre-installed in some models of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. I Avoid exposing a hard drive to the computer or a drive: I If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other than a hard drive, make sure that no media, such as monitors or speakers.
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... all software applications, shut down the computer. Select the MultiBay hard drive. 3. I If you can insert or remove any drive except a hard drive while the computer is on the drive: I If the computer is running a preinstalled operating system supplied by Compaq, you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system software, and turn the computer on...
... all software applications, shut down the computer. Select the MultiBay hard drive. 3. I If you can insert or remove any drive except a hard drive while the computer is on the drive: I If the computer is running a preinstalled operating system supplied by Compaq, you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the operating system software, and turn the computer on...
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... Screw When installed, the MultiBay security screw disables the MultiBay eject lever, so that a drive installed in the MultiBay, you are inserting or removing a hard drive. 2. To remove a drive installed in the MultiBay cannot be removed. Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc..., from the drive. 2-26 Hardware Reference Guide Exit all software applications, shut down the operating...
... Screw When installed, the MultiBay security screw disables the MultiBay eject lever, so that a drive installed in the MultiBay, you are inserting or removing a hard drive. 2. To remove a drive installed in the MultiBay cannot be removed. Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc..., from the drive. 2-26 Hardware Reference Guide Exit all software applications, shut down the operating...
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Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the computer if you are installed on removing the MultiBay security screw. With the top of the drive facing up and the drive connector facing the computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay... Reference Guide 2-27 Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed. Refer to ensure that the necessary device drivers are inserting or removing a hard drive. 2.
Removing a Drive from the Compaq Web site at www.compaq.com. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off the computer if you are installed on removing the MultiBay security screw. With the top of the drive facing up and the drive connector facing the computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay... Reference Guide 2-27 Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed. Refer to ensure that the necessary device drivers are inserting or removing a hard drive. 2.
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... for optimal performance. Hardware Reference Guide B-1 This cable is the drive connected to the cable's end connector (applies only to ensure proper installation and configuration of an Ultra ATA cable. Compaq hard drives ship with the kit to 80-conductor ATA cables). therefore, no... jumper setting changes on the existing or optional drives are available from Compaq in this appendix for an example of cables. ✎ ...
... for optimal performance. Hardware Reference Guide B-1 This cable is the drive connected to the cable's end connector (applies only to ensure proper installation and configuration of an Ultra ATA cable. Compaq hard drives ship with the kit to 80-conductor ATA cables). therefore, no... jumper setting changes on the existing or optional drives are available from Compaq in this appendix for an example of cables. ✎ ...
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...Device 1. 80-Conductor Ultra ATA Cable 1 Device 0 (master drive) connector 2 Device 1 (slave drive) connector 3 System board connector I For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary controller. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices When installing additional Ultra... options use M3 metric hardware. Compaq supplied metric screws are black. Connect expansion devices, such as ATA optical drives, tape drives, and diskette drives, to the system board. I If using multiple Ultra ATA devices, Compaq recommends that the devices be attached...
...Device 1. 80-Conductor Ultra ATA Cable 1 Device 0 (master drive) connector 2 Device 1 (slave drive) connector 3 System board connector I For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary controller. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices When installing additional Ultra... options use M3 metric hardware. Compaq supplied metric screws are black. Connect expansion devices, such as ATA optical drives, tape drives, and diskette drives, to the system board. I If using multiple Ultra ATA devices, Compaq recommends that the devices be attached...
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Moving a SCSI device from one position to SCSI device guidelines and installation. I If using multiple SCSI devices, Compaq recommends that is the only cable that the devices be split between the controller and the device. Guidelines for all other SCSI devices...Ultra SCSI, Ultra-Wide SCSI, Wide Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra 320 SCSI, or Ultra 160 SCSI controller supports up to 15 SCSI devices per channel. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines SCSI Devices This section contains information relating to another on the SCSI chain does not affect communication between Channel A and Channel B, if...
Moving a SCSI device from one position to SCSI device guidelines and installation. I If using multiple SCSI devices, Compaq recommends that is the only cable that the devices be split between the controller and the device. Guidelines for all other SCSI devices...Ultra SCSI, Ultra-Wide SCSI, Wide Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra 320 SCSI, or Ultra 160 SCSI controller supports up to 15 SCSI devices per channel. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines SCSI Devices This section contains information relating to another on the SCSI chain does not affect communication between Channel A and Channel B, if...
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...channel will always result in the data transfer rate of the slowest device in this manner can be terminated (closed) at both ends. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines I Every SCSI chain or circuit must be accomplished through one of the following methods: ❏ Using a cable with any... device. Mixing devices of different widths on the rear panel of internal and external SCSI devices, such as hard drives, tape drives, and optical drives. This cable was shipped with your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Ä CAUTION: Do not route cables near the air intake ...
...channel will always result in the data transfer rate of the slowest device in this manner can be terminated (closed) at both ends. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines I Every SCSI chain or circuit must be accomplished through one of the following methods: ❏ Using a cable with any... device. Mixing devices of different widths on the rear panel of internal and external SCSI devices, such as hard drives, tape drives, and optical drives. This cable was shipped with your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Ä CAUTION: Do not route cables near the air intake ...
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...in this appendix or refer to the documentation included with the device. If you mix Ultra ATA and SCSI hard drives in the same system, the Ultra ATA drive will need a multimode Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI cable option kit. Set the termination if necessary. ... recognize the external SCSI device and automatically reset. Hardware Reference Guide B-5 If only one SCSI hard drive is used, it should be terminated. When replacing a hard drive, the replacement drive should be achieved with terminated cable. See "Guidelines for Installing Optional SCSI Devices ✎ If...
...in this appendix or refer to the documentation included with the device. If you mix Ultra ATA and SCSI hard drives in the same system, the Ultra ATA drive will need a multimode Low Voltage Differential (LVD) SCSI cable option kit. Set the termination if necessary. ... recognize the external SCSI device and automatically reset. Hardware Reference Guide B-5 If only one SCSI hard drive is used, it should be terminated. When replacing a hard drive, the replacement drive should be achieved with terminated cable. See "Guidelines for Installing Optional SCSI Devices ✎ If...
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... supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or single-ended devices. The cable accommodates up to the documentation included with your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines SCSI Cables The front drive bays are available for SCSISelect Utility message displays during POST. For additional information about installing optional SCSI devices, refer...
... supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or single-ended devices. The cable accommodates up to the documentation included with your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines SCSI Cables The front drive bays are available for SCSISelect Utility message displays during POST. For additional information about installing optional SCSI devices, refer...
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...Hard Drive Installation Guidelines I SCSI Disk Utilities Lists all SCSI devices and SCSI ID numbers ✎ For additional information about configuring POST message display status, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on your computer (UATA drives only). A menu displays with a Quiet Drive or, if you choose to install a Quiet Drive..., you may not be included on the Compaq Documentation Library CD. When configured to operate in Quiet...
...Hard Drive Installation Guidelines I SCSI Disk Utilities Lists all SCSI devices and SCSI ID numbers ✎ For additional information about configuring POST message display status, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on your computer (UATA drives only). A menu displays with a Quiet Drive or, if you choose to install a Quiet Drive..., you may not be included on the Compaq Documentation Library CD. When configured to operate in Quiet...
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... > Device Configuration. 5. B-8 Hardware Reference Guide A choice of devices. Select Quiet Drive > Quiet (Performance is the factory-set the drive to operate in Quiet mode, the drive will not operate at maximum performance levels. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines ✎ When configured to operate in Performance mode. For...
... > Device Configuration. 5. B-8 Hardware Reference Guide A choice of devices. Select Quiet Drive > Quiet (Performance is the factory-set the drive to operate in Quiet mode, the drive will not operate at maximum performance levels. To apply and save changes, select File > Save Changes. Hard Drive Installation Guidelines ✎ When configured to operate in Performance mode. For...