HP Compaq dx6100 ST, Compaq dx6100 Hardware Reference Manual
Hardware Reference Guide
HP Compaq Business Desktops
dx6100 Slim Tower Model
Document Part Number: 359655-001
May 2004
This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer
model.
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Hardware Reference Guide
HP Compaq Business Desktops
dx6100 Slim Tower Model
First Edition (May 2004)
Document Part Number: 359655-001
Contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Windows Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Special Mouse Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Removing the Computer from the Stand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Removing the Computer Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Replacing the Computer Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Populating DIMM Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13
Removing a PCI Express Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
Installing Additional Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
Locating Drive Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
Removing an Optical Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–20
Removing a Diskette Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–23
Installing an Optional Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24
Upgrading the SATA Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–28
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Contents
A Specifications
B Battery Replacement
C Security Lock Provisions
Installing a Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1
Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1
Padlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–2
Universal Chassis Clamp Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–3
D Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1
Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1
E Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation
Routine Computer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1
Optical Drive Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
Shipping Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–3
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Product Features
Standard Configuration Features
The HP Compaq Slim Tower features may vary depending on the
model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed
in the computer, run the Diagnostics for Windows utility. Instructions
for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the
Documentation CD.
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Slim Tower Configuration
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Product Features
Front Panel Components
Drive configuration may vary by model.
Front Panel Components
1 Microphone Connector 7 Diskette Drive Activity Light
2 Headphone Jack 8 Diskette Drive
3 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports (2) 9 Optical Drive Activity Light
4 Hard Drive Activity Light - Diskette Eject Button
5 Power On Light q Optical Drive (CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,
DVD-ROM, DVD+R/RW, or
CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive)
6 Power Button < Optical Drive Eject Button
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Rear Panel Components
Product Features
Rear Panel Components
1 Power Cord Connector 7
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PS/2 Mouse Connector 8
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PS/2 Keyboard Connector 9
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Universal Serial Bus (USB) -
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Serial Connector q
RJ-45 Network Connector
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Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.
The monitor connector on the system board is inactive when a PCI Express graphics card is
installed in the computer.
If a standard PCI graphics card is installed, the connectors on the card and the system board
may be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be changed in Computer Setup to
use both connectors. For information about Boot Order, refer to the Computer Setup (F10)
Utility Guide on the Documentation CD.
Parallel Connector
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Monitor Connector
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Headphone/Line-Out Connector
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Line-In Audio Connector
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Microphone Connector
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Product Features
Keyboard
Keyboard Components
1 Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application
being used.
2 Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and
Page Down.
3 Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings
(Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).
4 Numeric Keys Work like a calculator keypad.
5 Arrow Keys Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys
allow you to move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard
instead of the mouse.
6 Ctrl Keys Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.
7 Application Key* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a
Microsoft Office application. May perform other functions in other
software applications.
8 Windows Logo
Keys*
9 Alt Keys Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the
*Keys available in select geographic regions.
Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in
combination with other keys to perform other functions.
application software you are using.
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Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to
perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system.
Refer to the “Keyboard” section to identify the Windows Logo key.
Windows Logo Key Functions
Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu.
Windows Logo Key + d Displays the Desktop.
Windows Logo Key + m Minimizes all open applications.
Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All.
Windows Logo Key + e Launches My Computer.
Windows Logo Key + f Launches Find Document.
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer.
Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help.
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Windows Logo Key + 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.
Windows Logo Key + r Launches the Run dialog box.
Windows Logo Key + u Launches the Utility Manager.
Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button.
Special Mouse Functions
Most software applications support the use of a mouse. The functions
assigned to each mouse button depend on the software applications
you are using.
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Product Features
Serial Number Location
Each computer has a unique serial number 1 located on the top of the
computer and a product ID number 2 located on the side panel of the
computer. Keep these numbers available for use when contacting
customer service for assistance.
Serial Number and Product ID Locations
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Serviceability Features
This 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
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and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the
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equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone connectors into the
network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic 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. Refer to Appendix D, “Electrostatic Discharge” in
this guide for additional information on preventing electrostatic discharge.
CAUTION: Before removing the computer cover ensure that the computer
is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical
outlet.
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Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock
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The Smart Cover Lock is an optional feature and is available on select
models only.
The Smart Cover Lock is a software-controllable cover lock,
controlled by the setup password. This lock prevents unauthorized
access to the internal components. The computer ships with the Smart
Cover Lock in the unlocked position. For more information about
locking the Smart Cover Lock, refer to the Desktop Management
Guide on the Documentation CD.
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key
If you enable the Smart Cover Lock and cannot enter your password
to disable the lock, you will need a Smart Cover FailSafe Key to open
the computer cover. You will need the key to access the internal
computer components in any of the following circumstances:
■ Power outage
■ Startup failure
■ PC component (for example, processor or power supply) failure
■ Forgotten password
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The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from HP.
Be prepared; order this key before you need one.
To obtain a FailSafe Key:
■ Contact an authorized HP reseller or service provider. Order
PN 166527-001 for the wrench-style key or PN 166527-002 for
the screwdriver bit key.
■ Refer to the HP Web site (www.hp.com) for ordering information.
■ Call the appropriate number listed in the warranty or in the
Support Telephone Numbers guide on the Documentation CD.
To open the computer cover with the Smart Cover Lock engaged:
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect
any external devices.
3. Remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer on its
side.
4. Use the FailSafe Key to remove the tamper-proof screw that
secures the Smart Cover Lock.
Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw
5. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the Computer
To reattach the Smart Cover Lock, secure the lock in place with the
tamper-proof screw.
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Removing the Computer from the Stand
When accessing internal components, remove the computer from the
stand before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer
from the stand:
1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
3. Lift the computer off the stand.
Removing the Computer from the Computer Stand
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Lay the computer on its side (with the computer cover facing up)
before removing the computer cover and installing hardware.
Removing the Computer Cover
To remove the computer cover:
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the
computer, and disconnect any external devices.
4. Remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer on its
side.
CAUTION: Before removing the computer cover, ensure that the
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computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
5. Press the buttons on the left and right sides of the computer 1
then slide the computer cover forward until it stops 2 and lift it
up and off the chassis.
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Removing the Computer Cover
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Replacing the Computer Cover
To replace the computer cover, align the tabs on the panel with the
slots on the chassis, then slide the cover all the way onto the chassis
until it locks into place.
Replacing the Computer Cover
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Installing Additional Memory
The computer comes with double data rate synchronous dynamic
random access memory (DDR-SDRAM) 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 4GB
of memory configured in a high-performing dual channel mode.
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs
For proper system operation, if the computer supports DDR-SDRAM
DIMMs, the DIMMs must be:
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■ industry-standard 184-pin
■ unbuffered PC2700 333 MHz-compliant or PC3200
400 MHz-compliant
■ 2.5 volt DDR-SDRAM DIMMs
The DDR-SDRAM DIMMs must also:
■ support CAS latency 2.5 or 3 (CL = 2.5 or CL = 3)
■ contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information
In addition, the computer supports:
■ 256Mbit, 512Mbit, and 1Gbit 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
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The following processor bus frequencies are required for the system
to run at the supported memory frequencies.
Memory Frequency Required Processor Bus Frequency
333 MHz 533 MHz or 800 MHz
400 MHz 800 MHz
If a memory frequency is paired with an unsupported processor bus
frequency, the system will run at the highest supported memory
speed. For example, if a 400 MHz DIMM is paired with a 533 MHz
processor bus, the system will run at 400 MHz, the highest supported
memory speed.
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The system will not start if you install unsupported DIMMs.
Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the
Documentation CD for information on how to determine the
processor bus frequency of a specific computer.
Populating DIMM Sockets
The system will automatically operate in single channel mode, dual
channel Asymmetric mode, or a higher-performing dual channel
Interleaved mode, depending on how the DIMMs are installed.
■ The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIMM
sockets are populated in one channel only.
■ The system will operate in dual channel Asymmetric 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.
■ The system will operate in a higher-performing dual channel
Interleaved 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. However, the technology and device width can vary
between the channels. For example, if Channel A is populated
with two 256MB DIMMS and Channel B is populated with one
512MB DIMM, the system will operate in Interleaved mode.
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■ In any mode, the maximum operational speed is determined by
the slowest DIMM in the system. For example, if the system is
populated with a DIMM that is 333 MHz and a second DIMM
that is 400 MHz, the system will run at the slower of the two
speeds.
There are four DIMM sockets on the system board, with two sockets
per channel. The sockets are labeled XMM1, XMM2, XMM3, and
XMM4. Sockets XMM1 and XMM2 operate in memory channel A.
Sockets XMM3 and XMM4 operate in memory channel B.
DIMM Socket Locations
Item Description Socket Color
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1 DIMM socket XMM1, Channel A Blue
2 DIMM socket XMM2, Channel A Black
3 DIMM socket XMM3, Channel B Blue
4 DIMM socket XMM4, Channel B Black
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Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs
CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When
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upgrading the memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold
metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having
incompatible metals in contact with each other.
CAUTION: 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. Refer to Appendix D, “Electrostatic Discharge” for
more information.
CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch
any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, restart the computer
and enter Computer Setup to unlock the lock.
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2. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system,
then turn off any external devices.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect
any external devices.
4. Remove the computer from the stand and lay the computer on its
side.
5. Remove the computer cover.
6. Locate the memory module sockets on the system board.
WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow
the internal system components to cool before touching.
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