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... panel components 3 Small Form Factor (SFF) front panel components 4 Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) front panel components 5 Tower (TWR) rear panel components 6 Small Form Factor (SFF) rear panel components 7 Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) rear panel components 8 Media card reader ...components ...9 Keyboard ...10 Using the Windows logo key 10 Serial number location ...12 Tower (TWR) ...12 Small Form Factor (SFF 12 Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT 13 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ...14 Serviceability features ...14 Warnings and cautions ...14 Removing the computer access panel 15 Replacing...
... panel components 3 Small Form Factor (SFF) front panel components 4 Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) front panel components 5 Tower (TWR) rear panel components 6 Small Form Factor (SFF) rear panel components 7 Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) rear panel components 8 Media card reader ...components ...9 Keyboard ...10 Using the Windows logo key 10 Serial number location ...12 Tower (TWR) ...12 Small Form Factor (SFF 12 Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT 13 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ...14 Serviceability features ...14 Warnings and cautions ...14 Removing the computer access panel 15 Replacing...
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Tower (TWR) ENWW Standard configuration features 1 1 Product features Standard configuration features Features may vary depending on some computer models only). For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation. NOTE: All three computer models can be used in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on the model.
Tower (TWR) ENWW Standard configuration features 1 1 Product features Standard configuration features Features may vary depending on some computer models only). For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation. NOTE: All three computer models can be used in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on the model.
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... Button NOTE: When a device is displaying a diagnostic code. NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. ENWW Tower (TWR) front panel components 3 Tower (TWR) front panel components Drive configuration may vary by double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar. You can reconfigure the connector...
... Button NOTE: When a device is displaying a diagnostic code. NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. ENWW Tower (TWR) front panel components 3 Tower (TWR) front panel components Drive configuration may vary by double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar. You can reconfigure the connector...
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... asking if you want to use the connector for such a configuration, only the display connected to the discrete graphics card will display POST messages. Tower (TWR) rear panel components 1 Power Cord Connector 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 7 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 8 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (black... Serial Connector 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.
... asking if you want to use the connector for such a configuration, only the display connected to the discrete graphics card will display POST messages. Tower (TWR) rear panel components 1 Power Cord Connector 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 7 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 8 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (black... Serial Connector 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.
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Tower (TWR) Small Form Factor (SFF) 12 Chapter 1 Product features ENWW Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance. Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 - (...
Tower (TWR) Small Form Factor (SFF) 12 Chapter 1 Product features ENWW Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance. Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 - (...
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Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into an AC power source, voltage is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire: Disconnect the power cord from the power ...disable the power cord grounding plug. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades Serviceability features The computer includes features that make it easy to internal components. 14 Chapter 2 Tower...
Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into an AC power source, voltage is easily accessible at http://www.hp.com/ergo. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire: Disconnect the power cord from the power ...disable the power cord grounding plug. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades Serviceability features The computer includes features that make it easy to internal components. 14 Chapter 2 Tower...
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Replacing the computer access panel Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place (2). 16 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW
Replacing the computer access panel Slide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) then press the back end of the access panel onto the unit so that it locks into place (2). 16 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW
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...bezel. 2. NOTE: After removing the 5.25-inch drive bezel blank and installing a drive, you can install an optional bezel trim piece (available from HP) that surrounds the front of the drive. ● To remove a 3.5-inch bezel blank, press outward on the retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank...1. Removing bezel blanks On some models, there are bezel blanks covering one or more drive bays that need to remove it (2). 18 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Remove the bezel blank for the appropriate drive: ● To remove a 5.25-inch bezel blank, press inward on the two retaining...
...bezel. 2. NOTE: After removing the 5.25-inch drive bezel blank and installing a drive, you can install an optional bezel trim piece (available from HP) that surrounds the front of the drive. ● To remove a 3.5-inch bezel blank, press outward on the retaining tabs that hold the bezel blank...1. Removing bezel blanks On some models, there are bezel blanks covering one or more drive bays that need to remove it (2). 18 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Remove the bezel blank for the appropriate drive: ● To remove a 5.25-inch bezel blank, press inward on the two retaining...
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... Drive Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Parallel Port Serial Port Hood Lock Hood Sensor Battery 20 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW No.
... Drive Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Expansion Card Parallel Port Serial Port Hood Lock Hood Sensor Battery 20 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW No.
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... be balanced so that the largest amount of memory is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in the system. 22 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW For example, if you install unsupported DIMMs. Populating DIMM sockets There are populating the sockets with one 2-GB DIMM, and three 1-GB...
... be balanced so that the largest amount of memory is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in the system. 22 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW For example, if you install unsupported DIMMs. Populating DIMM sockets There are populating the sockets with one 2-GB DIMM, and three 1-GB...
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... be installed in the closed position (3). 8. The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer. 24 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 11. 6. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to Populating DIMM sockets on the memory socket.
... be installed in the closed position (3). 8. The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer. 24 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 11. 6. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to Populating DIMM sockets on the memory socket.
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NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to scrape the card against other components. 26 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW a. If you are removing a standard PCI card or PCI Express x1 card, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it . ...
NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be attached to scrape the card against other components. 26 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW a. If you are removing a standard PCI card or PCI Express x1 card, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it . ...
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Connect external cables to the system board, if needed . Lock any security devices that it snaps firmly into place. 13. Replace the computer access panel. 15. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. 28 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Connect internal cables to the installed card, if needed . 14. 12. Close the expansion card retention latch, making sure that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed. 17. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 16.
Connect external cables to the system board, if needed . Lock any security devices that it snaps firmly into place. 13. Replace the computer access panel. 15. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. 28 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Connect internal cables to the installed card, if needed . 14. 12. Close the expansion card retention latch, making sure that were disengaged when the computer access panel was removed. 17. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 16.
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... drives are replacing a drive, remove the guide screws from the old drive and install them in 3.5-inch Hard Drive Bay 30 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW M3 metric guide screws for 5.25-inch optical drives and M3 isolation mounting guide screws for the drives has two branches coming...(two-wire) connector routed to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in the 3.5-inch hard drive bays. HP has provided extra guide screws (four 6-32 silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws and four silver 6-32 standard guide screws) installed on the...
... drives are replacing a drive, remove the guide screws from the old drive and install them in 3.5-inch Hard Drive Bay 30 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW M3 metric guide screws for 5.25-inch optical drives and M3 isolation mounting guide screws for the drives has two branches coming...(two-wire) connector routed to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in the 3.5-inch hard drive bays. HP has provided extra guide screws (four 6-32 silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws and four silver 6-32 standard guide screws) installed on the...
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... of a drive before removing the drive from the back of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable. 32 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Removing a 5.25-inch drive NOTE: HP does not offer a 5.25-inch optical drive for this computer model. A 5.25-inch optical drive may have been installed by the...
... of a drive before removing the drive from the back of the cable itself to avoid damaging the cable. 32 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Removing a 5.25-inch drive NOTE: HP does not offer a 5.25-inch optical drive for this computer model. A 5.25-inch optical drive may have been installed by the...
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7. Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive. NOTE: When replacing an optical drive, transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until the drive snaps into the drive bay, making sure to the new one. CAUTION: Use only 5-mm long screws as guide screws. If you are installing an optical drive, install four M3 metric guide screws (not provided) in the lower holes on each side of the drive. 8. Slide the drive into place. 34 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW
7. Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive. NOTE: When replacing an optical drive, transfer the four M3 metric guide screws from the old drive to align the guide screws with the guide slots, until the drive snaps into the drive bay, making sure to the new one. CAUTION: Use only 5-mm long screws as guide screws. If you are installing an optical drive, install four M3 metric guide screws (not provided) in the lower holes on each side of the drive. 8. Slide the drive into place. 34 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW
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.... 6. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the power-on the system board as long as indicated in the following illustration. 36 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW CAUTION: Regardless of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 1. Remove all...
.... 6. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the power-on the system board as long as indicated in the following illustration. 36 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW CAUTION: Regardless of the drive, or, if you are removing a media card reader, disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 1. Remove all...
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... bezel. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 4. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. NOTE: HP has supplied four extra 6-32 guide screws on top of the computer. 5. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the new one...
... bezel. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 4. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. NOTE: HP has supplied four extra 6-32 guide screws on top of the computer. 5. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the new one...
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... any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to avoid damaging the cable. 40 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Removing a slim optical drive CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the computer. 5. Remove/disengage any external devices. CAUTION: When...
... any security devices that prohibit opening the computer. 2. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to avoid damaging the cable. 40 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW Removing a slim optical drive CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the computer. 5. Remove/disengage any external devices. CAUTION: When...
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Insert the second pin, and press the entire release latch firmly to fasten the latch securely to the optical drive. 8. Slide the optical drive through the front bezel all the way into the bay so that it locks in place. 42 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW d.
Insert the second pin, and press the entire release latch firmly to fasten the latch securely to the optical drive. 8. Slide the optical drive through the front bezel all the way into the bay so that it locks in place. 42 Chapter 2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ENWW d.