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ARMADASTATION

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS GUIDE

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RMADASTATION

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers

Installation and Operations Guide

First Edition April 1998 Part Number 203118-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

ONTENTS

preface

SING THIS GUIDE

chapter 1

ETTING STARTED

Contents of the Packing Box............................................................1-1

Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot.....................................1-2

Installation Requirements.................................................................1-3

Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor...........1-4

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse .........................................1-5

Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord..............................1-6

Docking the Computer.................................................................1-8

Turning On the System................................................................1-9

Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor...............1-10

Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Support Cover .................1-11

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor.......................1-12

Completing the Setup.................................................................1-13

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chapter 2

DENTIFYING COMPONENTS

Left Side Component .......................................................................2-1

Front and Top Components..............................................................2-2

Right Side Components....................................................................2-4

Rear Panel Components...................................................................2-6

Regional Differences........................................................................2-7

Contents v

chapter 3

ETTING CONNECTED

Connecting an External Device....................................................... 3-1

Selecting a Connector.................................................................. 3-1

Connecting an External Device to the System............................3-2

Using an External Device in the System......................................... 3-3

Audio Equipment ........................................................................ 3-3

External Keyboard....................................................................... 3-5

External Monitor or Overhead Projector.....................................3-5

Joystick or MIDI Device............................................................. 3-5

USB Equipment...........................................................................3-6

Connecting a Modem.......................................................................3-6

Connecting an RJ-11 Jack........................................................... 3-8

Connecting a 25-Pin Connector .................................................. 3-8

Establishing an Infrared Link .......................................................... 3-9

Linking with the Infrared Port................................................... 3-10

Linking with an Optional External Infrared Transceiver.......... 3-11

Connecting to an Ethernet Network .............................................. 3-12

Connecting a Network Cable ....................................................3-13

Installing Network Drivers........................................................3-14

chapter 4

OCKING AND UNDOCKING

Preparing to Dock the Computer..................................................... 4-1

When the Computer Is Running Windows 95............................ 4-1

When the Computer Is Not Running Windows 95.....................4-2

Docking the Computer..................................................................... 4-3

Managing System Power................................................................. 4-4

Turning On the System................................................................ 4-4

Using the Power Switch.............................................................. 4-4

Using the Suspend Button........................................................... 4-5

Undocking the Computer................................................................. 4-6

Automatic Undocking of the Computer......................................4-6

Manual Undocking of the Computer........................................... 4-8

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chapter 5

ECURING THE SYSTEM

Managing System Security ..............................................................5-1

Locking Components with the Keylock ..........................................5-2

Locking and Unlocking the Keylock...........................................5-3

Replacing a Missing Key.............................................................5-4

Attaching an Optional Cable Lock...................................................5-5

chapter 6

HARGING BATTERY PACKS

Charging a Battery Pack...................................................................6-1

Inserting a Battery Pack into a MultiBay.........................................6-2

Removing a Battery Pack from a MultiBay.....................................6-2

chapter 7

SING REMOVABLE DRIVES

Customizing the Device Bays..........................................................7-1

Caring for Removable Drives ..........................................................7-2

Adding Drives to the System ...........................................................7-3

Selecting Supported Drives .........................................................7-3

Combining Drives........................................................................7-4

Using Drive Adapters.......................................................................7-5

Selecting a Drive Adapter............................................................7-5

Obtaining a Drive Adapter...........................................................7-6

Using a Drive Adapter.................................................................7-7

Inserting a Drive or Drive Assembly into a MultiBay...................7-14

Removing a Drive or Drive Assembly from a MultiBay...............7-15

chapter 8

NSERTING AND REMOVING

PC C

ARDS

Adding a PC Card to the System .....................................................8-1

Selecting a PC Card Slot..................................................................8-2

Inserting a PC Card..........................................................................8-2

Removing a PC Card........................................................................8-4

chapter 9

NSTALLING AND REMOVING AN EXPANSION BOARD

Installing an Expansion Board.........................................................9-1

Removing an Expansion Board........................................................9-9

Contents vii

chapter 10

NSTALLING AND REMOVING A HALF-HEIGHT BAY DEVICE

Installing a Half-Height Bay Device ............................................. 10-1

Removing a Half-Height Bay Device.......................................... 10-16

chapter 11

ETTING UP A TOWER SYSTEM

Preparing to Convert a Desktop System to a Tower System ........11-2

Inserting the Desktop Expansion Base

into an Optional Tower Stand........................................................ 11-3

Docking the Computer in a Tower System ...................................11-4

Adjusting the Width of an Optional Tower Stand.................... 11-6

Completing the Setup.....................................................................11-9

chapter 12

ROUBLESHOOTING

Quick Solutions Checklist ............................................................. 12-2

Solving Audio Problems................................................................12-3

Solving Battery Pack Charging Problems.....................................12-4

Solving Docking and Undocking Problems..................................12-5

Solving Expansion Board Problems.............................................. 12-6

Solving External Device Installation Problems............................. 12-7

Solving External Keyboard Problems ........................................... 12-8

Solving External Monitor Problems.............................................. 12-9

Solving External Pointing Device Problems............................... 12-11

Solving Infrared Problems...........................................................12-13

Solving Modem Problems ........................................................... 12-15

Solving PC Card Problems..........................................................12-18

Solving Printer Problems.............................................................12-19

Solving Removable Drive Problems ........................................... 12-20

Solving USB Problems................................................................ 12-22

appendix A

OMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT

appendix B

EGULATORY NOTICES

..............................................................................B-1

appendix C

LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

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.................................................................. A-1

......................................................................C-1

appendix D

PECIFICATIONS

......................................................................................D-1

appendix E

ONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS

.......................................................................................................I-1

NDEX

................................................................. E-1

Contents ix

preface

SING THIS GUIDE

Some or all of the following format conventions are used in this

guide to distinguish elements of text:

Names of keys are shown in bold type as they appear on the

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keyboard, for example, Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by

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the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example,

Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown

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here: An arrow symbol is used to separate icons or menu options

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that you should select in succession, for example, click the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl Panel.

install

a:\install.

Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.

When you need to type information without pressing the

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key, you are directed to “type” the information. When you need to type information and press the

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you are directed to “enter” the information.

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights,

NOTE:

or interesting points of information.

IMPORTANT:

information or specific instructions.

Text set off in this manner presents clarifying

WARNING:

follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION:

follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

Using This Guide xi

Enter

key,

chapter

GETTING STARTED

Contents of the Packing Box

Before you begin, make sure you have removed everything fr om the box. In addition to the Quick Setup poster and documentation about the desktop expansi on base, the box contains:

Contents of the Packing Box

Desktop expansion base

Expansion base power cord

3-to-2-prong plug adapter

(Japan only)

Packing Box Contents

Two expansion base keys (shipped inside PC Card slot)

Monitor support cover (optional on some models)

Getting Started 1-1

Removing the Keys from the PC Car d Slot

To remove the two desktop expansion base keys fr om the PC Card slot, follow these steps:

1. Open the PC Card door 1 by swinging it upward from

the bottom.

2. Slide the PC Card security post 2 toward the rear of the

expansion base.

3. Remove the key carrier 3 and keys from the PC Card slot.

4. Close the PC Card door.

Removing the Keys from the PC Card S l ot

1-2 Getting Started

Installation Requirements

The desktop expansion ba se can be used with any of the Com pa q Armada 7000 Families of Personal Computers.

The expansion base a nd the computer can be set up a s a desktop or tower system.

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A desktop system must include an external keyboard and mouse. For quick set up instructions, refer in this chapter to

❏ “Setting Up a D esktop System Without an External

Monitor”

❏ “Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor”

NOTE: A monitor support cover is included with some

ArmadaS tation models. To add a monitor support cover to your system as an optional accessory, refe r to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A to cont act your nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

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A tower system requires an optional tower stand. For quick setup instruct ions, refer to Chapter 11, “Setting Up a Tower System.”

Getting Started 1-3

Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor

Desktop System without an Ext ernal M oni tor

1-4 Getting Started

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse

To connect the keyboard and mouse to the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an

electrical outlet.

2. Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse

connectors 1.

3. If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, conne ct it to the

remaini ng keyboard/mouse connector. If you have a serial mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.

NOTE: If you are not certain w he ther you have a PS/2-compatible

or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation that came with the mouse.

Identifying the Keyboard/ M ouse Connect ors and t he S e rial Connect or on the Desktop Expansion Base

Getting Started 1-5

Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord

To connect the de skt op expansion base to electric al power, follow these steps:

1. Set the voltage select switch 1 to the voltage suppl ied by

your electrical service provider . When 115 VAC is selected 2,

the number 115 i s vi sible on the red portion of the switch.

When 230 VAC is selec t ed 3, the number 230 is visible.

NOTE: To verify the voltage of your electrical supply, contact

your electrical service provider.

CAUTION: Ensure that the voltage select switch is in the correct

position (115 VAC or 230 VAC). Failure to do so will result in damage to the equipment.

Setting the Volt age Select Switch

1-6 Getting Started

2. Plug the power cord into the power connector 1 on the

expansion base, then into the electrical outlet 2.

NOTE: To plug the expansion base i nt o an outlet in Japan, you

you must first plug the power cord into t he 3-to-2-prong plug adapter included with the expansion base. Ensure that the ground wire is connected to a safe earth ground, then plug the 3-to-2-prong plug adapter into the electrical outlet.

Plugging In the Desktop Expansion Base

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,

fire, or damage to the equipment:

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

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Plug the equipment into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

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Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

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Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Getting Started 1-7

Docking the Computer

WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, keep fingers and

hands away from the rear of the computer when docking.

CAUTION: Set up a new computer while it is undocked. Do not turn

a computer on for the first time while it is docked.

To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer, if it is on. If you are not sure whether

the computer is off or in Hiber nation, turn the comput er on,

then shut it down.

NOTE: For information about docking the computer without

shutting it down, refer to “Preparing to Dock the Computer” in Chapter 4.

2. Turn off, then disconnect any external equipment connected to

the computer. Disconnect cables to any installed PC Cards.

Disconnect the computer power cord.

3. Slide the computer into the expansion base along the left

alignment gui de 1.

4. Push the computer toward the rear of the expansion base until

the docking connector on the computer 2 contacts the docki ng

connector on the e xpansion base 3. This activates the

motorized docking mechanism, which pulls the computer into

a fully seated connection.

Docking the Computer in the Desktop Expansion B ase

1-8 Getting Started

Turning On the System

To turn on power to the system (the desktop expansi on base, computer, and connected external devices)

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Slide the power switch on the computer. or

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Slide the power switch 1 on the expansion base.

The power/s uspend light 2 on the expansion base turns on when the system is on.

Turning On the System

Getting Started 1-9

Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor

Desktop System with an Optional External Monitor

1-10 Getting Started

Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Support Cover

WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or structural

damage to the monitor support cover, do not place a monitor with an unstable base or a monitor heavier than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the support cover. Place the monitor on a work surface next to the docking base.

To install an optional external monitor on a monitor support cover, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that the monitor power switch is turned off.

2. Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an

electrical outlet.

3. Place the monitor support cover on the desktop expansion

base. Ensure that the legs 1 of the monitor support cover fit securely into the monitor support cover slots 2.

4. Place the base of the monitor on the flat area toward the rear of

the monitor support cover.

Placing the Monitor S upport Cover on t he Deskt op E xpansion B ase

Getting Started 1-11

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor

To connect the keyboard, mouse, and m oni tor to the desktop expansion base, foll ow t hese steps:

1. Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse

connectors 1 on the rear pa nel of the expansion base.

2. If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, conne ct it to the

remaini ng keyboard/mouse connector. If you have a serial

mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.

NOTE: If you are not c ertain whether you have a

PS/2-compatible or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation that came with the mouse.

3. Ensure that the power switch on the external monitor is off.

4. Connect the external monitor cable to the external monitor

connector 3.

5. Plug the external monitor power cord into an electrical outlet.

Identifying the Keyboard/ M ouse Connect ors, S e rial Connect or, and External Monitor Connector on the Desktop Expansion Base

1-12 Getting Started

Completing the Setup

To complete the setup of a desktop system with an external monitor, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer, if it is on.

2. Close the computer, if it i s open.

3. Follow the procedures in the previous section, “Setting Up the

System Without an External Monitor,” for

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First, “Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord.”

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Second, “Doc king the Computer.”

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Third, “Turning On the System.”

4. Turn on the external monitor power switch.

Getting Started 1-13

chapter

DENTIFYING COMPONENTS

Left Side Component

Component Function

Audio bass port Enhances sound.

IMPORTANT:

base is an active component of the expansion base audio system. Do

not place foreign objects in this opening.

The audio bass port molded into the desktop expansion

Identifying Components 2-1

Front and Top Components

Component Function

Monitor support cover slots (2)

Alignment guides (2) Guide computer during docking. Alignment tray Positions docked computer.

3 4

Stereo speakers (2) Produce high quality stereo sound. Docking connector Connects to docking connector

Half-height bay Supports a standard half-height bay

Docking latch Helps secure computer in the

Position monitor support cover.

on computer.

device. Can be converted to a second MultiBay or an LTE 5000 MultiBay.

expansion base.

Continued

2-2 Identifying Components

Front and Top Components

Continued

Component Function

MultiBay Supports any MultiBay device that is

MultiBay device

release latch MultiBay light Turns on when

Suspend button When system is off: Turns system on.

;

Power/suspend light On: System is on.

supported by a computer MultiBay. Releases a device from the MultiBay.

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A removable drive in the MultiBay is being accessed.

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A battery pack in the MultiBay is charging. (Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.)

When system is on: Initiates Suspend. When system is in Suspend:

Exits Suspend.

Off: System is off. Blinking: System is in Suspend.

Identifying Components 2-3

Right Side Components

Component Function

Power/suspend light On: System is on.

Computer eject button Releases computer from the

Infrared port Links to another IrDA-compliant

Volume control Adjusts volume on

Off: System is off. Blinking: System is in Suspend.

expansion base.

device for wireless communication. NOTE: This pass-through connector

functions only when an infraredequipped computer is docked.

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Expansion base speakers.

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Optional external speakers, headphone, or headset connected to the expansion base.

Continued

2-4 Identifying Components

Right Side Components

Continued

Component Function

Headphone jack Connects an optional stereo

headphone or headset.

Microphone jack Connects an optional single sound

channel (monaural) microphone.

Mute button Mutes volume on

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Expansion base speakers.

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Optional external speakers, headphone, or headset connected to the expansion base.

Power switch When computer is docked, turns

system power on and off. When computer is not docked, this

button is disabled.

Keylock When a computer is docked,

can secure

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The computer to the expansion base.

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Removable drives and battery packs in expansion base and computer MultiBays.

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A battery pack in a computer battery bay.

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PC Cards in the expansion base.

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Options that are installed in the expansion base such as expansion boards or a 100BaseTX Ethernet module.

Desktop expansion base serial number

;

Expansion slot covers (2) Protect slots where optional

PC Card door Protects PC Card slots (2).

Expansion base identification number.

expansion boards can be installed.

Identifying Components 2-5

Rear Panel Components

Component Function

Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device

Keyboard/mouse

connectors (2)

Serial connector Connects an optional serial device

U-bolt Attaches an optional security cable to

USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.

RJ-45 jack Connects a 10BaseT Ethernet

Power connector Connects external AC power.

such as a parallel printer. Connect an optional PS/2-compatible

device such as a keyboard, mouse, or keypad.

such as a serial mouse.

the expansion base. Accommodates thicker cables than the security cable slot.

NOTE: These USB pass-through connectors function only when a USB-equipped computer is docked.

network. Can be used with a 100BaseTX Ethernet network if an optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module is installed in the expansion base.

Continued

2-6 Identifying Components

Rear Panel Components

Continued

Component Function

Voltage select switch Adjusts expansion base to

Fan Circulates air through the expansion

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

25-pin connector The availability and use of this pass-

;

RJ-11 jack The availability and use of this pass-

MIDI/game connector Connects an optional joystick or

External infrared transceiver

connector

Stereo line-in jack Connects an optional tape recorder,

Stereo line-out jack Connects optional external speakers.

Rear panel release latch Releases the rear panel of the

External monitor connector Connects an optional external

supplied voltage.

base to cool internal components.

the expansion base.

through modem connector varies regionally. Please refer to “Regional Differences” at the end of this chapter.

MIDI device. Connects an optional External

Infrared Transceiver. NOTE: This pass-through connector

functions only when an infraredequipped computer is docked.

tuner, or CD player.

expansion base, allowing access to the manual release latch and to internal components.

monitor or overhead projector.

Regional Differences

The desktop expansion base connectors used for modem pass-

through vary by region.

An expansion base purchased for use in North America, Latin

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America, Japan, or Hong Kong has an RJ-11 connector. An expansion base purchased for use in Europe or Asia Pacific

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(except Japan or Hong Kong) has a 25-pin connector.

Identifying Components 2-7

chapter

ETTING CONNECTED

Connecting an External Device

Selecting a Connector

If the device documentation directs to you connect the device to a

connector on the computer, you can connect the device to the

connector with the same name on the desktop expansion base.

For example, if your printer, keyboard, mouse, numeric keypad,

external monitor, or overhead projector documentation instructs

you to connect the device to a parallel, PS/2, serial, or external

monitor connector on your computer, you can connect the device

to the parallel 1, keyboard/mouse (PS/2) 2, serial 3, or external

monitor connector 4 on the expansion base.

Identifying Connectors

Getting Connected 3-1

Connecting an External Device to the System

To connect an external device to the system, follow these steps:

1. If the computer is docked turn it off.

2. If the external device is on, turn it off, then disconnect it from external power.

3. If the external device is connected to the computer, disconnect it.

4. Connect the external device cable to a connector on the expansion base.

5. If applicable, plug the power cord of the external device into an electrical outlet.

6. If applicable, turn on the power switch of the external device.

7. Turn on the system with the computer power switch or the expansion base power switch.

3-2 Getting Connected

Using an External Device in the System

Audio Equipment

When the computer is docked, the computer speakers are disabled, and sound plays as follows through the desktop expansion base.

Sound Playback

Connector Function

Headphone jack Connects a headphone or headset.

Sound plays in stereo from the headphone or headset.

Microphone jack Connects a single sound channel microphone.

Sound plays from both expansion base speakers.

Stereo line-out jack

Stereo line-in jack

Connects external speakers. Sound plays in stereo from the external speakers

and from both expansion base speakers. Connects a tape recorder, tuner, or audio

CD-player. Sound plays in stereo from both expansion

base speakers.

Identifying Audio Connectors on the Desktop Expansion Base

Getting Connected 3-3

WARNING:

volume control before putting on headphones.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn down the

System volume settings

Are stored in the computer.

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Must be set while the computer is docked.

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Do not affect system beeps.

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To turn system sound on or off, toggle the mute button 1. To adjust volume, press the top or bottom of the volume control 2.

To increase volume from an external device, increase both

NOTE:

the system volume and the device volume.

Identifying the Mute Button and Volume Control on the Desktop Expansion Base

3-4 Getting Connected

External Keyboard

The hotkey commands used on the computer keyboard cannot be used on

An external keyboard used with an Armada 7700 or lower

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computer model. An external keyboard used with an Armada 7800 computer

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model if a USB driver is loaded into the system and a USB connector is used to connect the keyboard to the system.

To execute a hotkey command from an external keyboard used with an Armada 7800 computer that does not have a USB driver loaded and is not connected by USB, follow these steps:

1. Press the

Scroll Lock

2. Immediately after pressing the

key twice consecutively within a second.

Scroll Lock

key twice, press the second key only of the hotkey combination. For example, if you want to use the

key twice, then press only

Lock

If you do not press the second key of a hotkey combination

NOTE:

within five seconds after pressing the must again press the

Scroll Lock

hotkey command, press the

Fn+F4

F4.

Scroll Lock

key twice to reactivate the hotkey

Scroll

key twice, you

command feature.

External Monitor or Overhead Projector

If an external monitor or overhead projector remains blank after it warms up, toggle the

hotkey on the computer to switch the

Fn+F4

display from computer display, to external monitor or overhead projector display, to simultaneous display.

Joystick or MIDI Device

MIDI software and a MIDI adapter cable are required to operate MIDI-compatible equipment through the desktop expansion base.

To connect a MIDI device to the MIDI/game connector on the expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Connect the MIDI adapter cable to the MIDI device, then to the expansion base.

2. Plug the MIDI device power cord into an electrical outlet.

The MIDI/game connector on the expansion base accommodates a paired MIDI adapter cable with connectors for two devices.

Getting Connected 3-5

USB Equipment

The two USB pass-through connectors on the desktop expansion base function only when a USB-equipped computer is docked.

The connectors then function as powered hubs and can support any USB device or combination of USB devices that is supported by the computer.

When used with an Armada 7800 computer that has a USB

NOTE:

driver loaded, an external keyboard connected to a USB connector on the computer or on the expansion base will not support hotkey commands, initiating QuickLock/QuickBlank with

Ctrl+Alt+L,

exiting QuickLock/QuickBlank with a power-on password.

Connecting a Modem

The modem connector on the desktop expansion base is a passthrough connector. It functions only when a modem-equipped computer is docked. It supports the same modem speeds and features as the modem in the computer.

If the expansion base was purchased for use in North America,

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Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong, the modem connector is an RJ-11 jack 1.

If the expansion base was purchased for use in Europe or Asia

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Pacific (except Japan or Hong Kong), the modem connector is a 25-pin connector 2.

Identifying an RJ-11 Connector or a 25-Pin Connector on the Desktop Expansion Base

3-6 Getting Connected

Connecting an RJ-11 Jack

An RJ-11 jack can be connected to any standard (analog) telephone wall jack, hotel data line, or office fax machine or modem line in North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong.

The connection requires a telephone cable such as the one included with some integrated modem-equipped computers.

To connect the RJ-11 jack to an analog line, follow these steps:

1. Plug one end of a telephone cable into the RJ-11 jack on the expansion base.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into an analog jack.

Connecting a 25-Pin Connector

A 25-pin connector can be connected to any standard telephone wall jack in Europe or Asia Pacific.

The connection requires a country-specific modem cable, such as the one included with some integrated modem-equipped computers.

To connect the 25-pin connector to a telephone line, follow these steps:

1. Connect the 25-pin connector on the country-specific modem cable to the 25-pin connector on the expansion base.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into a telephone jack.

You need a country-specific modem cable for each country

NOTE:

in which you want to connect the expansion base. To purchase a country-specific modem cable for use with a 25-pin connector or a telephone cable for use with an RJ-11 jack, refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A for the name of the nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

Getting Connected 3-7

Establishing an Infrared Link

The pass-through infrared port 1 and the pass-through external infrared transceiver connector 2 on the desktop expansion base function only when an infrared-equipped computer is docked. Both support all the infrared capabilities of the computer.

Compaq infrared computers are IrDA-compliant (4 Mbps

NOTE:

standard). Infrared performance may vary depending on performance of infrared peripherals, distance between infrared devices, and applications used.

Identifying the Infrared Port and the External Infrared Transceiver Connector on the Desktop Expansion Base

3-8 Getting Connected

Linking with the Infrared Port

When the computer is docked in the desktop expansion base

The infrared port on the computer is disabled.

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The infrared port on the desktop expansion base is enabled.

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To position the infrared port for an infrared link to an IrDAcompliant device, do the following:

Ensure that no objects block the line-of-sight path between the

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infrared ports. Position the two devices so that the infrared ports face each

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other at a distance no greater than 1.5 feet (about 0.5 meter). Aim the ports directly at each other. The maximum capture

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angle is 30 degrees. Do not point one port more than 15 degrees off the center line from the other port.

Shield the ports from direct sunlight, flashing incandescent

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light, and energy-saving fluorescent light. During a transmission

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Do not allow remote control units, such as wireless

❏

headphones or other audio devices, to point at the ports. Do not disrupt the infrared beam.

❏

Do not move the devices.

❏

Transmitting Data from the System to Another IrDA-Compliant Computer

Getting Connected 3-9

Linking with an Optional External Infrared Transceiver

You can use an optional External Infrared Transceiver to

Adjust the direction of infrared transmissions without moving

■

the desktop expansion base. Increase the distance of infrared transmissions by the length of

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the transceiver cable.

When an optional External Infrared Transceiver is connected to the desktop expansion base

The infrared ports on the computer and the expansion base

■

are disabled. The external infrared transceiver connector on the expansion

■

base is enabled.

To connect an External Infrared Transceiver to the system, connect the transceiver cable to the external infrared transceiver connector on the expansion base.

Using an Optional External Infrared Transceiver

3-10 Getting Connected

Connecting to an Ethernet Network

To connect the system to a 10BaseT Ethernet network

First, connect the system to the network with a network cable.

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Second, install the drivers for your operating system.

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To connect the system to a 100BaseTX Ethernet network, you must first install an optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module. For information, refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A for a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider near you.

Installing an optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module in a

NOTE:

system connected to a 10BaseT Ethernet network will not affect system or network speed.

Getting Connected 3-11

Connecting a Network Cable

This connection requires an unshielded twisted pair cable with RJ-45 jacks at each end. Request the cable from your network administrator or authorized service provider.

WARNING:

To connect the cable to the desktop expansion base and the network jack, follow these steps:

1. Connect the cable to the RJ-45 1 jack on the expansion base.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the network jack 2.

damage to the equipment, do not plug a telephone cable into the Ethernet RJ-45 jack.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

Connecting the System to an Ethernet Network

3-12 Getting Connected

Installing Network Drivers

Before you can log onto the network, network drivers specific to your computer model and operating system must be installed.

If you are running Windows 95 on an Armada 7800 computer

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model, network drivers are preinstalled. If you are running Windows NT on an Armada 7800 computer

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model, you must install network drivers. If you are using an Armada 7700 or an Armada 7300

■

computer model, you must update the network drivers preinstalled on your computer.

For configuration information specific to your network,

NOTE:

consult your Network Administrator.

Obtaining Drivers

You can obtain network drivers and instructions for installing them from the

CPQNET directory preinstalled on some computers at

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C:\CPQNET. Compaq Internet site at www.compaq.com.

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Compaq Support Software CD

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Armada Integrated Netflex-3 Ethernet Drivers Diskettes 1

and 2. These diskettes are included with your

ArmadaStation. They contain network drivers for

Armada 7800 computer models running Windows 95.

❏

All Armada 7700 computer models.

❏

All Armada 7300 computer models.

❏

To ensure that you install the latest drivers for your

NOTE:

operating system, go to the Compaq Internet site or refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A for information about contacting your nearest Compaq dealer, reseller, or service provider to obtain the latest

Compaq Support Software CD

Installing Drivers from CPQNET

To access the network drivers and installation instructions in the CPQNET directory, follow these steps:

Getting Connected 3-13

1. Connect the desktop expansion base to the network with a network cable.

For connection instructions, refer to the previous

NOTE:

section, “Connecting a Network Cable.”

2. Dock the computer.

3. Turn on the system with the power switch on the computer or the power switch on the expansion base.

4. Open the CPQNET directory.

5. Open the subdirectory for the network operating system used on the computer.

6. Open the Readme.txt file in the subdirectory.

7. Follow the instructions in the Readme.txt file for installing drivers for the Compaq Integrated Netflex-3 Controller.

3-14 Getting Connected

chapter

OCKING AND UNDOCKING

Preparing to Dock the Computer

When the Computer Is Running Windows 95

If the computer is running Windows 95, you can dock while the computer is on, off, or in Suspend or Hibernation.

Docking While the Computer Is On or in Suspend

If the computer is docked while it is in Suspend, the desktop

■

expansion base turns on the computer and your information returns to the screen.

If the computer is docked while it is on or in Suspend, the

■

system recognizes most drives, PC Cards, and expansion boards installed in the expansion base.

If the system does not recognize a particular drive,

NOTE:

PC Card, or expansion board, restart the computer after it is docked.

Docking While the Computer Is in Hibernation

CAUTION:

the loss of unsaved information.

If the computer is docked while in Hibernation:

Any battery packs in the computer begin to charge.

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The system will not recognize devices installed in the

■

expansion base until the computer is restarted. A Hibernation prompt appears on the screen.

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Docking a computer that is in Hibernation can result in

Docking and Undocking 4-1

The Hibernation prompt asks whether you want to restart the computer and lose unsaved data or to abort the docking process and preserve unsaved data.

To restart the computer, press

■

To exit Hibernation and return your work to the screen, follow

■

F1.

these steps:

Press

F2.

2. Undock the computer.

3. Plug the computer into an external power source.

4. Turn on the computer by sliding the power switch.

When the Computer Is Not Running Windows 95

If the computer is running an operating system other than Windows 95, turn off the computer before your dock it.

If you dock a computer running Windows NT 4.0 while it is

NOTE:

in Suspend, the desktop expansion base will turn on the computer, but the system will not recognize any drives, PC Cards, or expansion boards installed in the expansion base until you restart the computer.

4-2 Docking and Undocking

Docking the Computer

WARNING:

hands away from the rear of the computer when docking.

CAUTION:

is docked.

Compaq recommends that you save and close all files and applications before docking.

To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the computer, unless it is running Windows 95.

2. Turn off then disconnect any external equipment connected to the computer. Disconnect cables to any installed PC Cards.

3. Slide the computer into the expansion base along the left alignment guide

4. Push the computer toward the rear of the expansion base until the docking connector on the computer 2 contacts the docking connector on the expansion base 3. This activates the motorized docking mechanism, which pulls the computer into a fully seated connection.

To avoid the risk of personal injury, keep fingers and

Do not turn the computer on for the first time while it

Docking the Computer in the Desktop Expansion Base

Docking and Undocking 4-3

Managing System Power

Turning On the System

If you dock a computer while it is off, you can turn the system on by

Sliding the power switch on the computer.

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Sliding the power switch 1 on the desktop expansion base.

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Pressing the suspend button 2 on the desktop expansion base.

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The power/suspend light 3 on the expansion base turns on when the system is on, turns off when the system is off, and blinks when the system is in Suspend.

Identifying the Power Switch, Suspend Button, and Power/Suspend Light on the Desktop Expansion Base.

Using the Power Switch

The power switch does off. The expansion base is on whenever it is connected to external power.

When a computer is docked, the power switch turns the

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system (the computer, the expansion base, and all connected external devices) on and off.

When no computer is docked, the power switch does

■

not function.

4-4 Docking and Undocking

turn the expansion base on and

not

Using the Suspend Button

The suspend button functions only when a computer is docked. You can use the suspend button on the expansion base as you do

the suspend button on the computer in these ways:

When the system is on, press the suspend button to

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initiate Suspend. When the system is in Suspend, press the suspend button to

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exit Suspend.

The suspend button on the expansion base differs from the suspend button on the computer in these ways:

If you have docked a computer while it is off, pressing the

■

suspend button on the expansion base turns the system on. The suspend button on the expansion base cannot

■

be used with the initiate Hibernation.

Because power is continuously available to a docked

NOTE:

computer, Hibernation cannot be initiated while the computer is docked.

key on the computer keyboard to

Docking and Undocking 4-5

Undocking the Computer

Automatic Undocking of the Computer

To undock the computer from the desktop expansion base using the motorized undocking mechanism, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the expansion base keylock if it is locked. For keylock information, refer to Chapter 5, “Securing

NOTE:

the System.”

2. Turn off the computer, if necessary, by sliding the power

switch on the computer or the power switch 1 on the expansion base.

If the computer is running Windows 95, you can undock the

■

computer while it is on, off, or in Suspend. If the computer is running an operating system other than

■

Windows 95, turn off the computer before you undock it.

3. Turn off then disconnect any external equipment connected to

the computer. Disconnect cables to any installed PC Cards.

4. Close the computer, if it is open.

5. Press the computer eject button 2 on the expansion base. This

activates the motorized docking mechanism, which pushes the computer away from the expansion base and disconnects the docking connector on the computer 3 from the docking connector on the expansion base 4.

4-6 Docking and Undocking

Undocking the Computer from the Desktop Expansion Base

If you press the computer eject button immediately after

NOTE:

shutting down a computer running Windows 95, there may be a slight delay before the computer is pushed away from the expansion base. Windows 95 uses this time to perform a safe shutdown of the system.

6. When the undocking process is complete, slide or lift the computer out of the expansion base.

Docking and Undocking 4-7

Manual Undocking of the Computer

The motorized undocking mechanism requires electricity. If power becomes unavailable to the desktop expansion base while the computer is docked, you can release the computer from the expansion base by using the manual release latch behind the rear panel of the expansion base.

Before You Begin

To prepare the system for a manual release, follow these steps:

1. Remove the external monitor and monitor support cover, if applicable.

2. Save all files and applications, then turn off the computer.

3. Unlock the expansion base keylock, if applicable.

For keylock information, refer to Chapter 5, “Securing

NOTE:

the System.”

4. Turn off all external devices connected to the expansion base.

5. Disconnect all cables and the power cord from the expansion base.

4-8 Docking and Undocking

Removing the Rear Panel

To remove the rear panel, follow these steps:

1. Position the expansion base with the rear panel facing you.

2. Slide the rear panel release latch left to the open position.

Sliding the Rear Panel Release Latch to Release the Rear Panel

3. Using both hands, grasp the bottom sides of the rear panel and swing the bottom out and up until it disengages.

Removing the Rear Panel

4. When you feel the rear panel detach from the top cover of the expansion base, lift it up and away from the expansion base.

Docking and Undocking 4-9

Releasing the Computer from the Desktop Expansion Base

1. Slide the manual release latch to the right.

Sliding the Manual Release Latch to the Right

2. Pull the computer away from the expansion base along the left alignment guide.

3. Replace the rear panel by inserting the tabs on the top of the rear panel into the slots in the top cover. When the tabs are in the slots, pivot the bottom of the rear panel downward until it is seated.

4. Secure the rear panel by moving the rear panel release latch right to the closed position.

5. Reconnect the power cord and all external device cables to the expansion base.

4-10 Docking and Undocking

chapter

ECURING THE SYSTEM

Managing System Security

The computer, the desktop expansion base, and most removable devices installed in them can be locked together with the keylock.

The system can then be secured to a fixed or heavy object with an optional cable lock.

When the expansion base is locked with the keylock

A computer can be docked without unlocking the keylock.

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This feature enables you to access data in expansion base drives even if you have misplaced your expansion base key(s).

A computer cannot be undocked until the keylock is unlocked.

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This feature prevents an unauthorized user from accessing expansion base data without your knowledge.

Two keys to the expansion base keylock ship inside the PC Card slot. The keys are identical; the second is included as a spare.

Securing the System 5-1

Locking Components with the Keylock

Locking the keylock secures the system as follows:

The motorized undocking mechanism is disabled.

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The computer is anchored to the expansion base by the

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docking latch. The MultiBay device release latches on any MultiBays

■

and battery bays in the computer and the expansion base are disabled.

The PC Card security post on the expansion base is locked

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in place. The rear panel release latch is disabled. This denies access to

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Any expansion boards installed in the expansion base.

❏

A 100BaseTX Ethernet Module or other component

❏

installed on the input/output (I/O) board of the expansion base.

The manual release latch used to manually disconnect the

❏

computer from the expansion base.

Locking the keylock does not secure the following items:

PC Cards in the computer.

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Diskettes or CDs in the computer or the expansion base.

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5-2 Securing the System

Locking and Unlocking the Keylock

To lock or unlock the system with the keylock, follow these steps:

1. If you are locking the system and want to secure a PC Card installed in the expansion base, position the PC Card security post so that it blocks access to the PC Card slots.

Positioning the PC Card Security Post

The keylock locks the PC Card security post in its current

NOTE:

position. If the system is locked while the PC Card security post is in front of the PC Card slots, installed PC Cards are secured. If the system is locked while the security post is on the far right of the PC Card slots, installed PC Cards are not secured.

Securing the System 5-3

2. Insert the key in the keylock.

3. Turn the key 120 degrees clockwise to lock the system. Turn the key 120 degrees counterclockwise to unlock the system.

Desktop Expansion Base Keylock

Replacing a Missing Key

To replace a missing key, contact the Fort Lock Corporation:

Fort Lock Corporation 3000 North River Road River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 458-1100

Report the loss and the numbers on your keylock, and your key will be replaced.

5-4 Securing the System

Attaching an Optional Cable Lock

To connect a Kensington Cable lock to the security cable slot follow the instructions included with the lock.

A Kensington MicroSaver Security System cable lock

NOTE:

(Model 64068) is available from Kensington Microware Ltd. or major resellers worldwide.

To connect a larger cable to the U-bolt 2, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that one end of the cable fits through the U-bolt.

2. Loop the cable around a fixed or heavy object.

3. Extend one end of the cable through the U-bolt.

4. Lock the ends of the cable together using an external padlock or the locking device attached to the cable.

Attachments for an Optional Cable Lock

Securing the System 5-5

chapter

HARGING BATTERY PACKS

Charging a Battery Pack

A battery pack begins to charge as soon as it is inserted into a desktop expansion base MultiBay when

The computer is not docked.

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The computer is docked and does not contain any other battery

■

packs that are waiting to be charged.

If the docked computer contains other battery packs that are waiting to be charged, all battery packs in the system charge in the sequence described in your computer documentation.

While a battery pack is charging in an expansion base MultiBay, the expansion base MultiBay light turns on. When the battery pack is fully charged, the MultiBay light turns off.

Location of the MultiBay Light

Charging Battery Packs 6-1

Inserting a Battery Pack into a MultiBay

To insert a battery pack into a desktop expansion base MultiBay, follow these steps:

1. Determine the model of the battery pack. An Armada 7700 battery pack has a rectangular label that

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partially covers the top of the battery pack. An Armada 7300 battery pack has a large label that covers

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the top of the battery pack.

2. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

3. Insert the battery pack with the connector Insert an Armada 7700 battery pack label side up.

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Insert an Armada 7300 battery pack label side down.

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4. Push the battery pack into the MultiBay until it is seated and

the MultiBay device release latch 2 slides to the right.

1 facing in.

Inserting a Battery Pack into a Desktop Expansion Base MultiBay

Removing a Battery Pack from a MultiBay

To remove a battery pack from an expansion base MultiBay, follow these steps.

1. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

2. Slide the MultiBay device release latch to the left.

3. Pull the battery pack out of the MultiBay.

6-2 Charging Battery Packs

chapter

SING REMOVABLE DRIVES

Customizing the Device Bays

The desktop expansion base has two standard half-height bays. Both can support any removable device that is supported by the computer.

The right bay is converted to a MultiBay.

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A removable Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter

❏

is preinstalled in this bay. To convert this bay to an LTE 5000 MultiBay, replace the

❏

Armada 7000 MultiBay Adapter with an optional LTE 5000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter.

To convert this bay to a half-height drive bay, replace the

❏

Armada 7000 MultiBay Adapter with an optional halfheight drive.

The left bay is vacant.

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To convert this bay to a second MultiBay, install an

❏

optional Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter. To convert this bay to an LTE 5000 MultiBay, install an

❏

optional LTE 5000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter. To convert this bay to a half-height drive bay, install an

❏

optional half-height drive.

Expansion base half-height bays as shipped support IDE

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devices only. To use a SCSI device externally or in a halfheight bay, install a SCSI controller.

For information about installing a half-height bay device, refer to Chapter 10, “Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device.” For information about installing a SCSI controller, refer to Chapter 9, “Installing and Removing an Expansion Board.”

Using Removable Drives 7-1

Caring for Removable Drives

Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled with care.

To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a

CAUTION:

removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

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Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

Before removing a diskette drive, ensure that a diskette is the drive.

Before removing a CD-ROM drive, ensure that a compact disc is

in the drive and that the CD-ROM tray is closed.

not

Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Appendix C.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it. Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields

such as monitors or speakers. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes. Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaners. Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a

drive bay. If a drive must be mailed, place the drive into a bubble-pack

mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

not

7-2 Using Removable Drives

Adding Drives to the System

Selecting Supported Drives

A desktop expansion base MultiBay can accommodate

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Any drive that can be used in any computer in the Armada

❏

7000 Family of Personal Computers. Any secondary-capable hard drive that can be used in an

❏

LTE 5000 or LTE Elite computer model.

An expansion base LTE 5000 MultiBay can accommodate

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Any diskette or CD-ROM drive that can be used in an

❏

LTE 5000 computer model. Any secondary-capable hard drive that can be used in an

❏

LTE 5000 or LTE Elite computer model.

A secondary-capable hard drive that can be used in an LTE 5000 or LTE Elite computer model displays this symbol:

A secondary-capable hard drive displaying this symbol can be used in the expansion base to store or transfer data files. However, because drivers for these hard drives are not preinstalled on the computer, you cannot start (boot) the system from them.

You can prevent an accidental startup from a secondary-

NOTE:

capable hard drive by disabling MultiBoot. For instructions, refer to the Boot Management section of your computer documentation.

CAUTION:

an LTE 5000 or LTE Elite computer can result in loss of data and damage to the system.

Attempting to boot from a hard drive that can be used in

Combining Drives

The system (the desktop expansion base, computer, and all connected devices) supports any combination of drives and drive locations except the following: No more than two diskette drives can be supported at one time. The two diskette drives can be inserted in any two bays in the system.

Using Removable Drives 7-3

Using Drive Adapters

Selecting a Drive Adapter

Some removable drives must be inserted into adapters or carriers before being inserted into an expansion base MultiBay or LTE 5000 MultiBay. Refer to the following table to determine what adapters are needed to insert drives into your expansion base bays.

Selecting a Drive Adapter

Which can be To insert this drive

CD-ROM drive Armada 7800

Diskette drive Armada 7800

Hard drive Armada 7800

CD-ROM drive Armada 7300 MultiBay Armada 7000

Diskette drive Armada 7300 MultiBay Armada 7000

Secondarycapable hard drive

CD-ROM drive LTE 5000 LTE 5000

Diskette drive LTE 5000 LTE 5000

Secondarycapable hard drive

*A hard drive that can be used in an Armada 7300 computer model can also be used with an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter: First insert the drive into an Armada 7300 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter, then insert the drive assembly into the Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter.

used in this

computer

Armada 7700

Armada 7300

LTE 5000 MultiBay Armada 7000

LTE Elite MultiBay Armada 7000

Into this expansion base bay Use this adapter

MultiBay None

MultiBay Armada 7000

Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter*

Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter

Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter

LTE 5000 MultiBay

MultiBay

LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier

None

Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter

7-4 Using Removable Drives

Obtaining a Drive Adapter

For information about purchasing any of the drive or bay adapters mentioned in this guide from a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider, refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A.

An Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter is

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included with the purchase of

A CD-ROM drive that can be used in an Armada 7300

❏

computer model. An Armada 7300 computer model that includes a

❏

CD-ROM drive.

An Armada 7300 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter is included

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with the purchase of a hard drive that can be used in an Armada 7300 computer model.

An LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier is included with

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the purchase of a hard drive that can be used in an LTE 5000 computer model.

Using Removable Drives 7-5

Using a Drive Adapter

Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter

To insert a hard drive into an Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter

1. If the hard drive is in a packing or storage tray, remove it from the tray and from any other packing materials.

2. Push the slide tab back

3. Place the hard drive 2 into the adapter with the connector facing in.

4. Slide the hard drive toward the connector 3 in the adapter until both connectors are fully engaged.

5. Release the slide tab.

Placing a Hard Drive in an Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter

To remove a hard drive from an Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter

1. Push the slide tab back to release the hard drive.

2. Pull the drive away from the connectors, then lift it out of the adapter.

7-6 Using Removable Drives

Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter

The Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter is available in two models. To insert or remove a drive from this adapter:

First, determine whether you have a model with one release

■

latch or two release latches.

The one-latch model 1 has one release latch 2 on the

❏

right side. The two-latch model 3 has two release latches 4 on

❏

the bottom.

Second, refer to the insertion or removal instructions on the

■

following pages for the model you are using.

Identifying the One-Latch and Two-Latch Models of the Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter

Using Removable Drives 7-7

To insert a drive into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with one release latch

1. Hold the drive with the connector 1 on the right facing the front 2 of the adapter.

2. Slide the drive into the adapter 3 until the front of the drive is flush with the front of the adapter.

Inserting a Drive into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with One Release Latch

7-8 Using Removable Drives

To remove a drive from an Armada 7000 MultiBay Adapter with one release latch

1. Apply light pressure to both the top and bottom of the release latch on the right side of the adapter and pull it out slightly 1.

2. Push forward on the back of the drive 2 (without touching the connector) until you can grasp the front of the drive.

3. Slide the drive out of the adapter 3.

Removing a Drive from an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with One Release Latch

Using Removable Drives 7-9

To insert a drive into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with two release latches

1. Slide the two release latches on the bottom of the adapter away from the center of the adapter until they click into the unlocked position 1.

2. Hold the drive with the connector on the right side facing the front of the adapter.

3. Slide the drive into the adapter until the front of the drive 2 is flush with the front of the adapter.

4. Slide the two release latches toward the center of the adapter until they click into the locked position 3.

Inserting a Drive into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with Two Release Latches

7-10 Using Removable Drives

To remove a drive from an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with two release latches

1. Slide the two release latches on the bottom of the adapter away from the center of the adapter until they click into the unlocked position 1.

2. Push forward on the back of the drive 2 (without touching the connector) until you can grasp the front of the drive.

3. Slide the drive out of the adapter 3.

4. Slide the two release latches toward the center of the adapter until they click into the locked position 4.

Removing a Drive from an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter with Two Release Latches

Using Removable Drives 7-11

LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier

To insert a drive into an LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier

1. If the drive 1 is in a packing or storage tray, remove it from the tray and from any other packing materials.

2. Make sure the latch 2 inside the carrier is pushed to the right.

3. Place the hard drive into the carrier with the contacts 3 facing the back of the carrier.

4. Slide the drive to the back of the carrier until it is seated.

5. Push the latch inside the carrier to the left to secure the hard drive in the carrier.

Inserting a Drive into an LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier

To remove a drive from an LTE 5000 MultiBay Hard Drive Carrier

1. Push the latch inside the carrier to the right to release the drive from the carrier.

2. Pull the drive toward the front of the carrier as you lift it out of the carrier.

7-12 Using Removable Drives

Inserting a Drive or Drive Assembly into a MultiBay

To insert a drive or drive assembly (a drive inserted into a drive adapter) into a desktop expansion base MultiBay, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

2. If you are inserting a diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive, ensure that no diskettes or CDs are in the drive and that the CD-ROM drive tray is closed.

3. If you are inserting a drive inserted into an Armada 7000 Removable Drive MultiBay Adapter, make sure the latch or latches are in the locked (closed) position.

CAUTION:

(open) position into a MultiBay can damage the adapter and make it difficult to remove from the MultiBay.

4. If the computer is docked, turn off the computer.

5. Slide the drive or drive assembly into the MultiBay 1. When the drive or drive assembly is seated, the MultiBay device release latch 2 slides to the right.

Inserting a Drive Assembly into a Desktop Expansion Base MultiBay

Inserting a drive assembly with a latch in the unlocked

The MultiBay light 3 is on while a drive in a MultiBay is

NOTE:

being accessed.

Using Removable Drives 7-13

Removing a Drive or Drive Assembly from a MultiBay

To remove a drive or drive assembly (a drive inserted into a drive adapter) from a desktop expansion base MultiBay, follow these steps:

1. Save and close all files and applications on the drive you are removing.

2. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

3. If you are removing a diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive, ensure that no diskettes or CDs are in the drive and that the CD-ROM drive tray is closed.

4. If the computer is docked, turn off the computer.

5. Slide the MultiBay release latch 1 to the left to release the drive or drive assembly from the MultiBay.

6. Slide the drive or drive assembly out of the MultiBay 2.

Removing a Drive Assembly from a Desktop Expansion Base MultiBay

7-14 Using Removable Drives

chapter

NSERTING AND REMOVING

PC C

ARDS

Adding a PC Card to the System

The desktop expansion base supports any PC Card that is supported by the computer. Refer to your computer documentation for information about

Selecting a PC Card that is compatible with your system.

■

Installing card and socket services or enablers.

■

Configuring a PC Card.

■

Responding to prompts or beeps that may occur as you install

■

or remove a PC Card. Turning off the system before adding or removing a PC Card.

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Restarting the computer after a PC Card has been added

■

or removed.

CAUTION:

provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards.

If you install card and socket services or enablers

Inserting and Removing PC Cards 8-1

Selecting a PC Card Slot

PC Cards are classified as Type I, Type II, and Type III. The three types are about the same length and width, but vary in thickness. Type III cards are the thickest, at less than one-half inch (10.5 mm).

The desktop expansion base has two PC Card slots. These slots are

identical.

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Type I and Type II PC Cards are supported in the top and

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bottom PC Card slots singly or in any combination. A Compaq telephony card is supported only in the

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A Type III or Zoomed Video PC Card is supported only in the

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PC Card slot. No other PC Card can be used in the top

bottom

slot when a Type III PC Card occupies the bottom slot.

Inserting a PC Card

To insert a PC Card into the expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

2. Turn off the system.

For information about removing a PC Card without

NOTE:

turning off the system, refer to your computer and PC Card documentation.

3. Open the PC Card door it upward 2 from the bottom.

1 on the expansion base by swinging

top

slot.

Opening the PC Card Door

8-2 Inserting and Removing PC Cards

4. If the PC Card security post 1 is blocking access to the PC Card slot, slide it to the right.

5. Align the PC Card with the horizontal alignment rails 2 on both sides of the PC Card slot. The 68-pin connector on the PC Card should be facing the expansion base.

6. Gently push the PC Card into the slot until the PC Card eject button 3 is flush with the face of the card.

CAUTION:

the connectors.

Inserting a PC Card into the Desktop Expansion Base

Forcing a PC Card into a slot can damage

7. If the PC Card does not have an extension or require cabling, push down on the base of the PC Card door to close it.

8. If the PC Card requires cabling, refer to the PC Card documentation for connection information.

9. Restart the system, if appropriate.

Inserting and Removing PC Cards 8-3

Removing a PC Card

To remove a PC Card from the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Unlock the expansion base keylock.

2. Turn off the system. For information about removing a PC Card without

NOTE:

turning off the system, refer to your computer and PC Card documentation.

3. If the PC Card door 1 is closed, open it by swinging it upward

from the bottom.

4. Slide the PC Card security post 2 to the right.

5. Press the PC Card eject button 3.

6. Pull the PC Card out of the PC Card slot.

7. Push down on the base of the PC Card door to close it.

8. Restart the system, if appropriate.

Removing a PC Card from the Desktop Expansion Base

8-4 Inserting and Removing PC Cards

chapter

NSTALLING AND REMOVING AN

XPANSION BOARD

Installing an Expansion Board

CAUTION:

computer in the Armada 7800 Family of Personal Computers, installing an optional video card in the expansion base can disable the Advanced Graphics Port functionality of the system.

Use the following procedure to install a 32-bit PCI expansion board or a 16-bit or 8-bit full-length ISA expansion board.

Any expansion board can be placed in any available expansion

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board slot. Any two expansion boards can be installed at the same time.

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If you are installing an expansion board, such as a SCSI controller, that requires a cable connection to a half-height bay, refer to the expansion board documentation for connection information.

A SCSI device can be used externally by connecting it to the

NOTE:

external connector on the SCSI controller. For information, refer to “Accessing Expansion Board Connectors” in this chapter.

If you are using the desktop expansion base with a

Installing and Removing an Expansion Board 9-1

Before You Begin

Before you begin, undock the computer and disconnect external equipment by following these steps:

1. Remove the external monitor and monitor support cover,

if applicable.

2. Save all files and applications, then turn off the computer.

3. Unlock the desktop expansion base keylock.

4. Undock the computer.

5. Turn off all external devices connected to the expansion base.

6. Disconnect all external cables and the power cord from the

expansion base.

Use a Torx T-15 screwdriver.

NOTE:

9-2 Installing and Removing an Expansion Board

Removing the Rear Panel

To remove the rear panel, follow these steps:

1. Position the expansion base with the rear panel facing you.

2. Move the rear panel release latch left to the open position.

Releasing the Rear Panel with the Rear Panel Release Latch

3. Using both hands, grasp the bottom sides of the rear panel and swing the bottom out and up until it disengages.

Removing the Rear Panel

4. When you feel the rear panel detach from the top cover of the expansion base, lift it up and away from the expansion base.

Installing and Removing an Expansion Board 9-3

Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

WARNING:

allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

components. Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you are properly grounded. Refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge.”

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces,

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic

To remove the expansion slot cover, follow these steps:

1. Find the two expansion slot covers

1 and 2 on the right side of the expansion base. You can install a PCI expansion board or an ISA expansion board in either the top or the bottom slot. Select the slot you want to use.

Identifying the Expansion Slot Covers

9-4 Installing and Removing an Expansion Board

2. Remove the screw that secures the expansion slot cover to the expansion slot chassis. This screw will be used later to secure the newly installed expansion board.

3. Remove the expansion slot cover.

Retain the expansion slot cover. You will need it if you

NOTE:

ever remove the expansion board from the expansion base.

Removing an Expansion Slot Cover

Installing and Removing an Expansion Board 9-5

Inserting the Expansion Board

To insert the expansion board onto the input/output (I/O) assembly, follow these steps:

1. There are four expansion board connectors. If you have removed the top slot cover, you can insert the

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expansion board into one of the two top expansion board slot connectors 1 and 2.

If you have removed the bottom slot cover, you can insert

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the expansion board into one of the two bottom expansion board slot connectors 3 and 4.

Select the connector within a slot that matches the

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connectors on the expansion board. For example, insert a PCI expansion board into slot connector 1 or 3; insert an ISA expansion board into slot connector 2 or 4.

Identifying the Expansion Board Connectors

: The top expansion board slot comprises two connectors,

NOTE

and 2. The bottom slot comprises connectors 3 and 4. Only one expansion board can be installed per slot. If you are installing an expansion board in the top slot, use connector 1 or 2. If you are installing an expansion board in the bottom slot, use connector

or 4

9-6 Installing and Removing an Expansion Board

2. Align the bracket 1 on the left side of the expansion board with the tabs 2 on the slot cover. If you are installing a fulllength expansion board, align the edge of the board opposite the slot cover chassis 3 with the appropriate alignment rail 4.

Aligning an Expansion Board Bracket with the Tabs on an Expansion Slot Cover Chassis

3. Push the expansion board straight into the expansion board slot until it is seated.

4. Fasten the expansion board bracket to the expansion board chassis with the screw 5 that you removed from the expansion board slot cover.

Installing and Removing an Expansion Board 9-7

Replacing the Rear Panel

To replace the rear panel, follow these steps:

1. Replace the rear panel by inserting the tabs on the top of the rear panel into the slots in the top cover. When the tabs are in the slots, pivot the bottom of the rear panel downward until it is seated.

2. Secure the rear panel by moving the rear panel release latch right to the closed position.

3. Reconnect the power cord and all external equipment cables to the expansion base.

Accessing Expansion Board Connectors

Once an expansion board is installed in the top 1 or bottom

slot, you can access its connectors from the right side of the expansion base.

Accessing an Expansion Board Connector

If the expansion board that has been installed has a cable, refer to the documentation included with the expansion board for connection information.

9-8 Installing and Removing an Expansion Board

Removing an Expansion Board

Use the following procedure to remove a 32-bit PCI expansion board or a 16-bit or 8-bit full-length ISA expansion board.

Use a Torx T-15 screwdriver.

NOTE:

1. Disconnect any exterior cables connected to the expansion board that you plan to remove.

2. Follow the procedures under “Before You Begin” and “Removing the Rear Panel” in “Installing an Expansion Board” in this chapter.

3. Remove the screw 1 that is securing the expansion board to the chassis 2. This screw will be used later:

If you replace the expansion board that you are removing,

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you will use the screw to secure the new expansion board. If you do not replace the expansion board that you are

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removing, you will use the screw to secure an expansion slot cover.

Removing an Expansion Board

4. Pull the expansion board straight out.

Installing and Removing an Expansion Board 9-9

5. If you are not installing another expansion board in the same expansion slot, replace the expansion board slot cover. (This is the slot cover that was removed when the expansion board was installed.) Attach it to the expansion slot cover chassis with the screw that you removed in step 3.

If you are inserting a different expansion board into the same expansion slot, refer to “Installing an Expansion Board” earlier in this chapter and follow the instructions in these sections:

First, “Inserting the Expansion Board onto the

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I/O Assembly” Second, “Replacing the Rear Panel”

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Third, “Accessing Expansion Board Connectors”

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Replacing an Expansion Slot Cover

6. Replace the rear panel by inserting the tabs on the top of the rear panel into the slots in the top cover. When the tabs are in the slots, pivot the bottom of the rear panel downward until it is seated.

7. Secure the rear panel by moving the rear panel release latch right to the closed position.

8. Reconnect the power cord and all external equipment cables to the expansion base.

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NSTALLING AND REMOVING A

ALF

Installing a Half-Height Bay Device

-H

EIGHT BAY DEVICE

This procedure explains how to install a standard half-height drive in a half-height bay. A half-height drive power cable is preinstalled inside the desktop expansion base.

The procedures for installing an Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter or an LTE 5000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter are similar. Refer to the adapter documentation for specific instructions.

Use slotted Torx T-10 and T-15 screwdrivers.

NOTE:

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-1

Caring for Half-Height Drives

Half-height drives are fragile components that must be handled with care.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a

removable drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions:

Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the

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computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

Before removing a diskette drive, ensure that a diskette is

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not

the drive. Before removing a CD-ROM drive, ensure that a compact disc is

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in the drive and that the CD-ROM tray is closed.

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Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static

■

electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector. For more information about preventing electrostatic damage, refer to Appendix C.

Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

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Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic fields

■

such as monitors or speakers. Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes.

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Avoid exposing a drive to liquids. Do not spray it with cleaners.

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Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive into a

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drive bay. If a drive must be mailed, do the following. Place the drive into a

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into a bubble pack mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging. Label the package “Fragile: Handle With Care.”

10-2 Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device

Before You Begin

Before you begin, undock the computer and disconnect external equipment by following these steps:

1. Save all files and applications, then turn off the computer.

2. Remove the external monitor and monitor support cover, if in place.

3. Unlock the desktop expansion base keylock.

4. Undock the computer.

5. Turn off all external devices connected to the expansion base.

6. Disconnect all external cables and the power cord from the expansion base.

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-3

Removing the Rear Panel

To remove the rear panel, follow these steps:

1. Position the expansion base with the rear panel facing you.

2. Slide the rear panel release latch left to the open position.

Sliding the Rear Panel Release Latch to Release the Rear Panel

3. Using both hands, grasp the bottom sides of the rear panel and swing the bottom out and up until it disengages.

Removing the Rear Panel

4. When you feel the rear panel detach from the top cover of the expansion base, lift it up and away from the expansion base.

10-4 Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device

Removing the Top Cover

WARNING:

allow the internal system components to cool before touching them.

CAUTION:

components. Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you are properly grounded. For more information, refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge.”

To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces,

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic

To remove the top cover, follow these steps:

1. Reposition the expansion base so that the front of the expansion base is facing you.

2. Remove the alignment tray

1 from the expansion base by

pulling the docking latch 2 forward.

Removing the Alignment Tray from the Desktop Expansion Base

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-5

3. Remove and retain the three screws from the top cover.

Removing the Screws from the Top Cover

4. Using both hands, grasp the top outside edges of the top cover.

5. Lift the back edge of the top cover and swing it forward. The top cover pivots off the expansion base along the front edge.

Removing the Top Cover

10-6 Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device

Removing the Drive Cage

To remove the drive cage, follow these steps:

1. Remove and retain the three screws securing the metal drive cage shield to the expansion base. The screws are two sizes.

Removing the Screws from the Drive Cage Shield

2. Lift the front edge of the metal drive cage shield and swing it approximately 45 degrees upward. Then pull it toward you. The shield pivots along the four tabs extending into the metal plate at the rear of the drive cage shield.

Removing the Drive Cage Shield from the Desktop Expansion Base

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-7

3. Lift the drive cage out of the expansion base.

Removing the Drive Cage from the Desktop Expansion Base

Inserting the Half-Height Drive into the Drive Cage

To insert the drive into the drive cage, follow these steps:

1. Remove the half-height bay blank bezel by pressing lightly in its center as you pull its edges away from the drive cage.

Retain this bezel. You will need it if you ever remove

NOTE:

and do not replace the half-height drive that you are installing.

Removing the Half-Height Bay Blank Bezel from the Drive Cage

10-8 Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device

2. Remove the four screws from the drive.

Removing the Screws from the Half-Height Drive

3. Place the drive cage over the half-height drive.

4. Attach the drive cage to the half-height drive by loosely replacing the four screws that you removed from the halfheight drive. Insert the screws through the drive cage and into the half-height drive.

Two sets of screw holes are provided on each side of the

NOTE:

drive cage. Select the pairs of holes that match the holes in the sides of the half-height drive.

Attaching the Drive Cage to the Half-Height Drive

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-9

5. Align the front cover of the half-height drive with the front edge of the tab on the inside edge of the drive cage.

Aligning the Half-Height Drive with the Drive Cage

6. Tighten the four screws that secure the drive cage to the halfheight drive.

10-10 Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device

Inserting the Drive Cage Assembly into the Desktop Expansion Base

To insert the drive cage assembly (the drive cage attached to the half-height drive) into the expansion base, follow these steps:

1. Attach the cables on the back of the half-height drive to the connectors on the expansion base. For connection information, refer to the half-height drive documentation.

2. Align the holes in the front and rear base tabs of the drive cage with the pins on the bottom of the expansion base.

3. Place the aligned drive cage assembly on the bottom of the expansion base.

Placing the Drive Cage Assembly onto the Bottom of the Desktop Expansion Base

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-11

4. Connect the half-height drive power cable included with the expansion base and any other cables required by the drive as directed in the documentation that came with the drive.

5. Tuck the cables attaching the drive cage assembly to the expansion base beneath the slots that will be used to reconnect the metal drive cage shield to the metal plate

Tucking Cables Beneath the Drive Cage Shield Slots

6. Replace the drive cage shield by inserting the four tabs along the back of the drive cage shield into the four slots on the metal plate. (Be sure no cables are caught between the drive cage shield and the metal plate.)

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7. Replace the three screws that secure the drive cage. The two matching screws go into the outside rails. Ensure that the right screw 1 secures the grounding strap grommet 2 to the drive cage shield.

Replacing the Screws in the Drive Cage Shield

Installing and Removing a Half-Height Bay Device 10-13

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