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..., no part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without notice. © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, and Deskpro Registered in bodily harm or loss of life. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other names ... in U.S. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, and other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of information. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191009-001...
..., no part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without notice. © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, and Deskpro Registered in bodily harm or loss of life. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other names ... in U.S. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, and other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of information. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide .irst Edition (June 2000) Part Number 191009-001...
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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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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 ; 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
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... external devices. 2. Releasing the drives with the drivelock CAUTION: Do not hold a drive by its casing. 7. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation, then disconnect the network cable from the back of the drive bay. Disconnect all power and data...
... external devices. 2. Releasing the drives with the drivelock CAUTION: Do not hold a drive by its casing. 7. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-5 Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation, then disconnect the network cable from the back of the drive bay. Disconnect all power and data...
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...power cord to the grounded AC outlet, then reconnect the network cable and any external devices to ensure the Compaq logo is properly oriented. 12. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that was shipped with ...the bezel blank in Chapter 2 and reposition the subpanel with your workstation to the system. Be sure the subpanel and front ...
...power cord to the grounded AC outlet, then reconnect the network cable and any external devices to ensure the Compaq logo is properly oriented. 12. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-7 Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that was shipped with ...the bezel blank in Chapter 2 and reposition the subpanel with your workstation to the system. Be sure the subpanel and front ...
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When the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure them. 10. 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. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9
When the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure them. 10. 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. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-9
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... on the rear panel of the computer. Windows logo key + Ctrl + . The functions assigned to perform certain functions in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Windows logo key + .1 Windows logo key + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + . Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial...
... on the rear panel of the computer. Windows logo key + Ctrl + . The functions assigned to perform certain functions in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 1-11 Windows logo key + .1 Windows logo key + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + . Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial...
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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. ?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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Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 3. Refer to the following illustration to tighten both thumbscrews. Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel ✎ When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to remove the workstation access panel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3 Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 2. 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. Refer to the following illustration to tighten both thumbscrews. Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the workstation access panel ✎ When replacing the workstation access panel, be sure to remove the workstation access panel. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3 Turn off the workstation and any external devices. 2. Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: 1.
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... on each Direct Rambus memory channel. The correct configurations are soldered on the RIMM socket. Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). Performance will indicate the number of ...RIMMs with a CRIMM. Be sure to upgrade the memory. A label 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 ...
... on each Direct Rambus memory channel. The correct configurations are soldered on the RIMM socket. Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 workstation supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). Performance will indicate the number of ...RIMMs with a CRIMM. Be sure to upgrade the memory. A label 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 ...
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... to your memory board or your system will automatically recognize the added memory. Turn on the workstation. The workstation will not function. 3. Replace the workstation access panel. 5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 Installing a RIMM module 4. Plug the power cord back into the empty... a memory module from the grounded AC outlet. Turn off the workstation and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from a RIMM slot, reverse the previous procedure. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the RIMM sockets. On a power-managed ...
... to your memory board or your system will automatically recognize the added memory. Turn on the workstation. The workstation will not function. 3. Replace the workstation access panel. 5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-7 Installing a RIMM module 4. Plug the power cord back into the empty... a memory module from the grounded AC outlet. Turn off the workstation and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from a RIMM slot, reverse the previous procedure. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the RIMM sockets. On a power-managed ...
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... 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. 5. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in this chapter. 4. Remove the workstation access panel. Preparing for Drive Installation Removing the Bezel Blank Remove...
... 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. 5. Refer to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in this chapter. 4. Remove the workstation access panel. Preparing for Drive Installation Removing the Bezel Blank Remove...
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Reassemble the workstation. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11 4. Installing a hard drive into the hard drive bay Connecting the signal cable and power cable 5. Refer to the following illustrations to install a diskette drive in a 3.5-inch bay.
Reassemble the workstation. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11 4. Installing a hard drive into the hard drive bay Connecting the signal cable and power cable 5. Refer to the following illustrations to install a diskette drive in a 3.5-inch bay.
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Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 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. Connecting the drive cables to the system board. Replace the workstation access panel. 7. Reconnect external devices. 5.
Plug the power cord back into the grounded AC outlet. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13 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. Connecting the drive cables to the system board. Replace the workstation access panel. 7. Reconnect external devices. 5.
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While holding the drive casing, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Store the drives in an antistatic package. 7. Removing a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay 8. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15
While holding the drive casing, pull the drives out of the drive bay. Store the drives in an antistatic package. 7. Removing a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay 8. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15
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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. Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board: 1. Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17
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. Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. 2. Installing an Expansion Board To install an expansion board: 1. Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17
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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 ✎ .or product documentation related to your workstation. Identifying the AGP Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with 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 ✎ .or product documentation related to your workstation. Identifying the AGP Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with 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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...hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in the following sections. To attach the heatsink to the Processor ! Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal... injury from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 2. Before beginning these procedures, be sure you are discharged of the workstation. Installing a Processor The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 is a one-processor system. Refer to cool before touching them. Attaching ...
...hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to Removing the Workstation Access Panel in the following sections. To attach the heatsink to the Processor ! Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21 WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal... injury from the grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation. 2. Before beginning these procedures, be sure you are discharged of the workstation. Installing a Processor The Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 is a one-processor system. Refer to cool before touching them. Attaching ...
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5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23 Slide the metal bracket on the back of the processor To remove the heatsink from the processor, reverse the above procedure. Attaching the metal bracket to the back of the processor to the right and secure the bracket.
5. Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23 Slide the metal bracket on the back of the processor To remove the heatsink from the processor, reverse the above procedure. Attaching the metal bracket to the back of the processor to the right and secure the bracket.