HP 600 G1 User Manual

Hardware Reference Guide

HP ProDesk 600 G1 Tower HP ProDesk 600 G1 Small Form Factor

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Hardware Reference Guide

HP ProDesk 600 G1 Tower

HP ProDesk 600 G1 Small Form Factor

First Edition (April 2013)

Document part number: 719015-001

About This Book

This guide provides basic information for upgrading HP ProDesk Business PCs.

WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily

harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in

damage to equipment or loss of information.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.

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Table of contents

1 Product features ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Standard configuration features ........................................................................................................... 1

Tower (TWR) ....................................................................................................................... 1

Small Form Factor (SFF) ..................................................................................................... 2

Tower (TWR) front panel components ................................................................................................. 3

Small Form Factor (SFF) front panel components ............................................................................... 4

Tower (TWR) rear panel components .................................................................................................. 5

Small Form Factor (SFF) rear panel components ................................................................................ 6

Media card reader components ............................................................................................................ 7

Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 8

Using the Windows logo key ................................................................................................ 8

Serial number location ........................................................................................................................ 10

Tower (TWR) ..................................................................................................................... 10

Small Form Factor (SFF) ................................................................................................... 10

2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgrades ................................................................................................................ 11

Serviceability features ........................................................................................................................ 11

Warnings and cautions ....................................................................................................................... 11

Removing the computer access panel ............................................................................................... 12

Replacing the computer access panel ............................................................................................... 13

Removing the front bezel ................................................................................................................... 14

Removing bezel blanks ...................................................................................................................... 15

Replacing the front bezel .................................................................................................................... 16

System board connections ................................................................................................................. 17

Installing additional memory ............................................................................................................... 18

DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 18

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 18

Populating DIMM sockets .................................................................................................. 18

Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 19

Removing or installing an expansion card .......................................................................................... 21

Drive positions .................................................................................................................................... 25

Installing and removing drives ............................................................................................................ 26

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Removing a 5.25-inch drive ............................................................................................... 28

Installing a 5.25-inch drive ................................................................................................. 29

Removing a 3.5-inch device .............................................................................................. 32

Installing a 3.5-inch device ................................................................................................ 34

Removing a slim optical drive ............................................................................................ 36

Installing a slim optical drive .............................................................................................. 37

Removing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive ....................................................................... 40

Installing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard drive ......................................................................... 41

Installing a security lock ..................................................................................................................... 46

Cable lock .......................................................................................................................... 46

Padlock .............................................................................................................................. 46

HP business PC security lock ............................................................................................ 47

Front bezel security ........................................................................................................... 51

3 Small Form Factor (SFF) hardware upgrades ............................................................................................ 53

Serviceability features ........................................................................................................................ 53

Warnings and cautions ....................................................................................................................... 53

Removing the computer access panel ............................................................................................... 54

Replacing the computer access panel ............................................................................................... 55

Removing the front bezel ................................................................................................................... 56

Removing bezel blanks ...................................................................................................................... 57

Replacing the front bezel .................................................................................................................... 58

Changing from desktop to tower configuration ................................................................................... 59

System board connections ................................................................................................................. 60

Installing additional memory ............................................................................................................... 61

DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 61

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 61

Populating DIMM sockets .................................................................................................. 61

Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 62

Removing or installing an expansion card .......................................................................................... 64

Drive positions .................................................................................................................................... 68

Installing and removing drives ............................................................................................................ 69

Removing a 3.5-inch device .............................................................................................. 71

Installing a 3.5-inch device ................................................................................................ 73

Removing a slim optical drive ............................................................................................ 76

Installing a slim optical drive ..............................................................................................

Removing and replacing a 3.5-inch hard drive .................................................................. 78

Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive ......................................................................................... 82

Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive ........................................................................................... 84

Installing a security lock ..................................................................................................................... 87

Cable lock .......................................................................................................................... 87

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Padlock .............................................................................................................................. 87

HP business PC security lock ............................................................................................ 88

Front bezel security ........................................................................................................... 92

Appendix A Battery replacement ................................................................................................................... 94

Appendix B Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock .............................................................................................. 97

Smart Cover FailSafe Key .................................................................................................................. 97

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the Smart Cover Lock ............................................. 98

Appendix C Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................ 100

Preventing electrostatic damage ...................................................................................................... 100

Grounding methods .......................................................................................................................... 100

Appendix D Computer operating guidelines, routine care and shipping preparation ............................ 101

Computer operating guidelines and routine care ............................................................................. 101

Optical drive precautions .................................................................................................................. 102

Operation ......................................................................................................................... 102

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................... 102

Safety ............................................................................................................................... 102

Shipping preparation ........................................................................................................................ 102

Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 103

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1 Product features

Standard configuration features

Features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on some computer models only).

NOTE: Both computer models can be used in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation.

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Small Form Factor (SFF)

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Tower (TWR) front panel components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays.

1 5.25-inch Half-Height Drive Bay (behind bezel) 6 Hard Drive Activity Light

2 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 7 Slim Optical Drive (optional)

3 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 8 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

4 Headphone Connector 9 Microphone/Headphone Connector

5 Dual-State Power Button

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if

you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with

the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.

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Small Form Factor (SFF) front panel components

Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays.

1 Slim Optical Drive (optional) 5 Headphone Connector

2 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 6 Dual-State Power Button

3 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 7 Hard Drive Activity Light

4 Microphone/Headphone Connector 8 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional)

NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if

you want to use the connector for a microphone Line-In device or a headphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by double-clicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

NOTE: The Power On Light is normally white when the power is on. If it is flashing red, there is a problem with

the computer and it is displaying a diagnostic code. Refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide to interpret the code.

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Tower (TWR) rear panel components

1 Power Cord Connector 7 Line-Out Connector for powered audio

NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.

When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a line-in device or a microphone. You can reconfigure the connector at any time by doubleclicking the Audio Manager icon in the Windows taskbar.

When a graphics card is installed in one of the system board slots, the video connectors on the graphics card and the integrated graphics on the system board may be used at the same time. However, for such a configuration, only the display connected to the discrete graphics card will display POST messages.

The system board graphics can be disabled by changing settings in Computer Setup.

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 8 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green)

USB 2.0 Ports (black) 9 RJ-45 Network Connector

DisplayPort Monitor Connectors 10 Serial Connector

VGA Monitor Connector 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue)

USB 3.0 Ports (blue)

devices (green)

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1 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple)

6 Power Cord Connector

NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP.

The system board graphics can be disabled by changing settings in Computer Setup.

RJ-45 Network Connector 8 DisplayPort Monitor Connectors

Serial Connector 9 VGA Monitor Connector

USB 2.0 Ports (black) 10 USB 3.0 Ports (blue)

Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 11 Line-Out Connector for powered audio

devices (green)

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Media card reader components

The media card reader is an optional device available on some models only. Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the media card reader components.

No. Slot Media

1 SD/HC/XC/UHS-1/Plus

2 Media Card Reader

Activity Light

3 CompactFlash I/II

4 MS PRO/MS PRO Duo

Secure Digital (SD)

●

CompactFlash Card

●

Type 1

Memory Stick (MS)

●

● Memory Stick Select

● Memory Stick PRO

(MS PRO)

Secure Digital High

●

Capacity (SDHC)

CompactFlash Card

●

Type 2

Memory Stick

●

MagicGate

● Memory Stick Duo

(MS Duo)

Memory Stick PRO

●

Duo (MS PRO Duo)

Secure Digital

●

Extended Capacity Memory Card (SDXC)

MicroDrive

●

Memory Stick

●

MagicGate Duo

● Memory Stick PRO-

HG Duo

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Keyboard

Component Component

1 Sleep 6 Mute volume

2 Fast reverse 7 Decrease volume

3 Play/pause 8 Increase volume

4 Stop 9 Windows logo key

5 Fast forward 10 Function

Using the Windows logo key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system.

Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8

no other key Displays the Start menu Displays the Start screen

c Opens charms

d Displays the Desktop Displays the Desktop

e Launches My Computer Opens Windows Explorer

f Launches Find Document Goes to files in Search charm

Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer Launches Find Computer

g Cycles through gadgets Cycles through gadgets

h Goes to Share charm

i Goes to Settings charm

k Goes to Devices charm

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Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8

l Locks the computer if you are connected to

a network domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network domain

m Minimizes all open applications Minimizes all open applications

o Locks screen orientation

p Choose a presentation display mode Opens projection options

q Goes to Search charm

r Launches the Run dialog box Launches the Run dialog box

t Cycles through programs on the taskbar Cycles through programs on the taskbar

u Launches Ease of Access Center Launches Ease of Access Center

v Cycles through notifications

w Goes to Settings in Search charm

x Opens Windows Mobility Center if present Opens Windows Mobility Center if present

z Opens applications bar

F1 Launches Windows Help Launches Windows Help

Tab Cycles through programs on the Taskbar

using the Windows Flip 3-D

Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network domain

Cycles through metro application history

Ctrl + Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through

programs on the Taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D

Spacebar Brings all gadgets to the front and select

any number key Goes to the application at the given position

up arrow Maximizes the window Maximizes the desktop window

left arrow Snaps the window to the left side of the

right arrow Snaps the window to the right side of the

down arrow Minimizes the window Minimizes the desktop window

Shift + left arrow or right arrow

, (comma) Peeks at the desktop

. (period) Snap a metro application to the right

Shift + . (period) Snap a metro application to the left

Enter Launches Narrator

Windows Sidebar

on the taskbar

screen

Moves a window from one monitor to another

Use the arrow keys to cycle through metro application history

Switches input language and keyboard layout

Goes to the application at the given position on the taskbar

Snaps the desktop window to the left side of the screen

Snaps the desktop window to the right side of the screen

Moves a window from one monitor to another

Esc Exits Magnifier

+ (on numpad) Zooms in Zooms in (Magnifier)

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Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8

- (on numpad) Zooms out Zooms out (Magnifier)

Home Minimizes non-active desktop windows Minimizes non-active desktop windows

Break Displays System Properties Displays System Properties

PgUp Moves Start screen to left monitor

PgDn Moves Start screen to right monitor

Serial number location

Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the exterior of the computer. Keep these numbers available for use when contacting customer service for assistance.

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Serviceability features

The computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter.

Warnings and cautions

Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire:

Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation, setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at

WARNING! Energized and moving parts inside.

Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclosure.

Replace and secure the enclosure before re-energizing the equipment.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional

equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See information.

When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent damage to internal components.

Electrostatic discharge on page 100 for more

http://www.hp.com/ergo.

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Removing the computer access panel

To access internal components, you must remove the access panel:

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board

as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5. Lift up on the access panel handle (1) then lift the access panel off the computer (2).

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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).

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Removing the front bezel

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board

as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5. Remove the computer access panel.

6. Lift up the three tabs on the side of the bezel (1), then rotate the bezel off the chassis (2).

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Removing bezel blanks

On some models, there are bezel blanks covering one or more drive bays that need to be removed before installing a drive. To remove a bezel blank:

1. Remove the access panel and front bezel.

2. Remove the bezel blank for the appropriate drive:

To remove a 5.25-inch bezel blank, press inward on the retaining tabs that hold the bezel

●

blank in place (1) then pull the bezel blank from the front 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 two retaining tabs that hold the

●

bezel blank in place (1) and rotate the bezel blank back and to the right to remove it (2).

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To remove a slim optical drive bezel blank, press inward on the retaining tabs that hold the

●

bezel blank in place (1) then pull the bezel blank from the front bezel (2).

NOTE: After removing the slim optical drive bezel blank and installing a slim optical drive,

you can install an optional bezel trim piece (available from HP) that surrounds the front of the slim optical drive.

Replacing the front bezel

Insert the three hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis (1) then rotate the top side of the bezel onto the chassis (2) and snap it into place.

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System board connections

Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors for your model.

No. System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component

1 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP3 white Expansion Card

2 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP2 black Expansion Card

3 PCI Express x1 X1PCIEXP1 black Expansion Card

4 PCI Express x16 X16PCIEXP black Expansion Card

5 Parallel Port PAR black Parallel Port

6 Serial Port COMB black Serial Port

7 Hood Lock HLCK black Hood Lock

8 Hood Sensor HSENSE white Hood Sensor

9 DIMM4 (Channel A) DIMM4 white Memory Module

10 DIMM3 (Channel A) DIMM3 black Memory Module

11 DIMM2 (Channel B) DIMM2 white Memory Module

12 DIMM1 (Channel B) DIMM1 black Memory Module

13 Power SATAPWR0 black SATA Drives

14 Power PWR white System Board

15 USB 3.0 FRONT USB3.0 blue Front USB 3.0 Ports

16 SATA 3.0 SATA0 dark blue Primary Hard Drive

17 SATA 3.0 SATA3 light blue Any SATA Device other than the

Primary Hard Drive

18 SATA 3.0 SATA1 light blue Any SATA Device other than the

Primary Hard Drive

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No. System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component

19 SATA 3.0 SATA2 light blue Any SATA Device other than the

20 USB 2.0 MEDIA black USB 2.0 Device, such as a Media

Installing additional memory

The computer comes with double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

DIMMs

The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry-standard DIMMs. These memory sockets are populated with at least one preinstalled DIMM. To achieve the maximum memory support, you can populate the system board with up to 32-GB of memory configured in a high-performing dual channel mode.

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs

For proper system operation, the DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs must be:

● industry-standard 240-pin

Primary Hard Drive

Card Reader

unbuffered non-ECC PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 MHz-compliant

●

1.35 volt or 1.5 volt DDR3/DDR3L-SDRAM DIMMs

●

The DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs must also:

support CAS latency 11 DDR3 1600 MHz (11-11-11 timing)

●

● contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information

In addition, the computer supports:

512-Mbit, 1-Gbit, and 2-Gbit non-ECC memory technologies

●

single-sided and double-sided DIMMs

●

DIMMs constructed with x8 and x16 DDR devices; DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not

●

supported

NOTE: The system will not operate properly if you install unsupported DIMMs.

Populating DIMM sockets

There are four DIMM sockets on the system board, with two sockets per channel. The sockets are labeled DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, and DIMM4. Sockets DIMM1 and DIMM2 operate in memory channel B. Sockets DIMM3 and DIMM4 operate in memory channel A.

The system will automatically operate in single channel mode, dual channel mode, or flex mode, depending on how the DIMMs are installed.

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NOTE: Single channel and unbalanced dual channel memory configurations will result in inferior

graphics performance.

The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM sockets are populated in one

●

channel only.

The system will operate in a higher-performing dual channel mode if the total memory capacity

●

of the DIMMs in Channel A is equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B. The technology and device width can vary between the channels. For example, if Channel A is populated with two 1-GB DIMMs and Channel B is populated with one 2-GB DIMM, the system will operate in dual channel mode.

The system will operate in flex mode if the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel A is

●

not equal to the total memory capacity of the DIMMs in Channel B. In flex mode, the channel populated with the least amount of memory describes the total amount of memory assigned to dual channel and the remainder is assigned to single channel. For optimal speed, the channels should be balanced so that the largest amount of memory is spread between the two channels. If one channel will have more memory than the other, the larger amount should be assigned to Channel A. For example, if you are populating the sockets with one 2-GB DIMM, and three 1-GB DIMMs, Channel A should be populated with the 2-GB DIMM and one 1-GB DIMM, and Channel B should be populated with the other two 1-GB DIMMs. With this configuration, 4-GB will run as dual channel and 1-GB will run as single channel.

In any mode, the maximum operational speed is determined by the slowest DIMM in the system.

●

Installing DIMMs

CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power

to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet. Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board.

The memory module sockets have gold-plated metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold-plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other.

Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. For more information, refer to

When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

Electrostatic discharge on page 100.

CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the

power to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet. Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board.

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5. Remove the computer access panel.

WARNING! To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system

components to cool before touching.

6. Open both latches of the memory module socket (1), and insert the memory module into the

socket (2).

NOTE: A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module

with the tab on the memory socket.

Populate the black DIMM sockets before the white DIMM sockets.

For maximum performance, populate the sockets so that the memory capacity is spread as equally as possible between Channel A and Channel B. Refer to

on page 18 for more information.

7. Push the module down into the socket, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly

seated. Make sure the latches are in the closed position (3).

8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to install any additional modules.

9. Replace the computer access panel.

10. Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.

11. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.

The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer.

Populating DIMM sockets

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Removing or installing an expansion card

The computer has three PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.

NOTE: You can install a PCI Express x1, x8, or x16 expansion card in the PCI Express x16 slots.

For dual graphics card configurations, the first (primary) card must be installed in the PCI Express x16 slot.

To remove, replace, or add an expansion card:

1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.

2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.

3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.

4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board

as long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.

5. Remove the computer access panel.

6. Locate the correct vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding

expansion slot on the back of the computer chassis.

7. Press straight down on the two green thumb tabs on the exterior of the chassis (1) and rotate the

expansion card retention latch open (2).

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8. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansion

card.

NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables that may be

attached to the expansion card.

a. If you are installing an expansion card in a vacant socket, remove the appropriate

expansion slot cover on the back of the chassis. Lift the expansion slot cover from the expansion slot.

b. If you are removing a PCI Express x1 card, hold the card at each end and carefully rock it

back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Lift the card straight up to remove it. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.

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