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What Video Card Can I Use In A Hp Dc5850 Small Form Factor Desktop

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Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Series Business Desktop Computers - Page 17

... models feature a similar architecture incorporating both PCI 2.3 and PCIe 1.1 buses. HP dc5850 MiniTower Figure 2-1. HP Compaq dc5850 Business PCs This chapter includes the following topics: ■ Features (2.2) ■ System architecture (2.3) ■ Specifications (2.4) HP dc5850 Small Form Factor Technical Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-1 Based on an AMD processor with the AMD 780V...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 7

... Smart Cover Lock 46 Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock 47 Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key 47 Cable Lock Provision ...47...51 Hard Drive Capacities ...51 6 Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation Chassis Designations ...52 Small Form Factor (SFF 52 Microtower (MT) ...53 Electrostatic Discharge Information ...53 Generating Static ...53 Preventing Electrostatic Damage to ...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 8

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 9

Padlock ...110 HP Business PC Security Lock 111 Front Bezel Security 113 Computer Access Panel ...114 Front Bezel ...115 Bezel Blanks ...116 Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation 117 Installing Additional Memory ...119 DIMMs ...119 DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...119 Populating DIMM Sockets 120 Installing DIMMs ...121 Expansion Cards ...123 Cable Management ...127 Cable Connections ...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 120

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 124

Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock (1) and push the button in (2) to disengage the lock. 112 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Use the key provided to engage the lock. Screw the lock to the chassis using the screw provided. 4. 3.

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 129

... the two sides of the bezel (2). 6. Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a tower orientation. The HP logo plate on page 66). 3. Remove the computer access panel (Computer Access Panel on the front bezel is adjustable for Disassembly on page 67). 4. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparation for either desktop or tower orientation. 1. Remove the front...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 130

NOTE: Ensure at least 10.2 centimeters (4 inches) of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of the optional tower stand. Orient the computer so that its right side is facing down. NOTE: To stabilize the computer in a tower orientation, HP recommends the use of obstructions. 118 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis 9.

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 134

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 136

... the chassis. 124 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis a. Pull the slot cover straight up then away from the inside of the chassis. 4. Release the slot cover retention latch that may be attached to the open position. 5. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 138

... chassis (1) so that the whole connector seats properly in place to secure the expansion card. 126 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis Press the card straight down into the expansion socket on the card is aligned with a new card or expansion slot cover for proper cooling of the chassis. NOTE: When installing an...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 139

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 140

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 142

...HP-supplied metric screws are black and the HP-supplied standard screws are required for the external drive bays (four 6-32 standard screws and four M3 metric screws), installed in the new hard drive. 130 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor...drive to the connector labeled FLOPPY. ● Connect a media card reader to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the ...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 144

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 150

If you are removing a diskette drive, disconnect the data cable (1) and power cable (2) from the system board. 138 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis If you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the back of the drive. b. 2. Disconnect the drive cables, as indicated in the following illustrations: a.

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 152

...the system board drive connectors. 5. If installing a media card reader, connect the USB cable from the media card reader to the next available (unpopulated) SATA connector on ... the appropriate drive cables: a. Replace the optical drive. 140 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis If installing a second hard drive, connect the power and data cables to the...

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 156

...a second hard drive, connect the other end of the hard drive. NOTE: If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to their normal positions. 8. Rotate the drive cage for external drives and the power supply down into the...SATA2. 10. Align the guide screws with the slots on the computer. 144 Chapter 8 Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis

Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 162

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Service Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC - Page 172

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