HP Compaq Evo D500 Reference Guide

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Hardware Reference Guide

Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop

Document Part Number: 250853-001

November 2001

This book provides more detailed information on the features and use
of the Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop personal computer, and
includes instructions for removing and replacing internal
components.

© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.

Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without
warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for
Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements
accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as

constituting an additional warranty.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

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directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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

Printed in the U.S.A.

Hardware Reference Guide
First Edition (November 2001)
Document Part Number: 250853-001

Contents

1 Working with the Keyboard and Mouse

Compaq Easy Access Keyboard 1–1

Programming the Easy Access Buttons 1–1
Windows Logo Key 1–2

Special Mouse Functions 1–2

2 Working with the MultiBay

“Hot-Plugging” or “Hot-Swapping” MultiBay Drives 2–2
Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive 2–3

Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional 2–3
Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw 2–4
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 2–5
Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 2–6

3 Adding System Memory and

Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive

General Precautions 3–1
Removing and Replacing the Access Panel 3–1
Adding System Memory 3–3

Adding or Removing a Memory Module 3–4
Upgrading the Primary Hard Drive 3–7

4 Using the Legacy Module

Removing the Rear Panel Cover 4–2
Connecting the Legacy Module 4–3
Removing the Legacy Module 4–4

5 Using the MultiPort

What is a Wireless LAN? 5–1
What is the Compaq Evo MultiPort? 5–1
Installing and Using a MultiPort Module 5–1

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A Specifications

B Battery Replacement

C Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage C–1

Grounding Methods C–1

D Routine Care & Shipping Information

Routine Care D–1
CD-ROM Drive Precautions D–2

Operation D–2

Cleaning D–2

Safety D–2

Shipping Preparation D–2

Index

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Working with the Keyboard and Mouse

Compaq Easy Access Keyboard

In addition to the standard keyboard keys, the Compaq Easy Access
Keyboard offers eight Easy Access Buttons that make accessing your
favorite Web sites, services, and applications easier and faster.

Programming the Easy Access Buttons

All Easy Access Buttons can be reprogrammed to open any software
application or data file on your hard drive, or any Internet address.

An Internet address, also referred to as a Uniform Resource Locator
(URL), is simply a pointer to a Web page, file, image, newsgroup, or
other resource available on the Internet. It is very similar to the path
and file name used to point to a file on the Personal Computer’s hard
drive. For example, the URL that points to the Compaq Web site is
http://www.compaq.com.

To reprogram your Easy Access Buttons, complete the following
steps:

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1. Double-click the keyboard icon located in the status area (lower
right corner) of the Windows taskbar.

The Keyboard Properties dialog is displayed.

2. Click the Help button for instructions.

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Working with the Keyboard and Mouse

Windows Logo Key

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

Windows Logo Key + F1 Displays a pop-up menu for the selected

object

Windows Logo Key +

Windows Logo Key +

Windows Logo Key +

Windows Logo Key +

Windows Logo Key +

Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All

Windows Logo Key +

Ta b Activates the next Taskbar button

e Launches Explore My Computer

f Launches Find Document

Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer

m Minimizes all open applications

r Displays the Run dialog box

Special Mouse Functions

Most software applications support the use of a mouse. Some
software applications assign special functions to each mouse button.
To assign different functions to the mouse buttons, complete the
following steps:

1. Double-click the Mouse icon located in the status area (lower
right corner) of the Windows taskbar.

The Mouse Properties dialog is displayed.

2. Click the Help button for instructions.

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Working with the MultiBay

The MultiBay is located on the left side of the Evo D500 Ultra-Slim
Desktop personal computer. It is a special drive bay that supports a
variety of optional 12.7-mm removable drives, including:

■ MultiBay 24X Max CD-ROM Drive

■ MultiBay 8X DVD-ROM Drive with Software MPEG-2

■ MultiBay SuperDisk LS-240 Drive

■ MultiBay 1.44-MB Diskette Drive

■ MultiBay CD-RW Drive

■ MultiBay SMART Hard Drive

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the personal computer or
a drive:

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■ If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, exit all software

applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off
the personal computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the
personal computer is on or in standby mode.

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

electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.

■ Before traveling with, shipping, storing, or removing a drive other

than a hard drive, make sure that no media, such as a diskette,
CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, is in the drive and that the media tray is
closed.

■ Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.

■ Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.

■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or

products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.

■ If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or

other suitable protective packaging and label the package “Fragile:
Handle with Care.”

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Working with the MultiBay

“Hot-Plugging” or “Hot-Swapping” MultiBay Drives

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the personal computer, the drive, and any

data stored on the drive:

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■ If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the personal

computer. Never remove a hard drive while the personal computer is
on or in Standby. To ensure that the personal computer is not in
Standby, turn the personal computer on, then shut it down.

■ If the personal computer is running a retail version of Windows 98 or

Windows NT 4.0 without software enhancements from Compaq,
shut down the Internet Device before inserting or removing any
drive.

If the personal computer is running a preinstalled operating system
supplied by Compaq, you can insert or remove any drive except a
hard drive while the personal computer is on, off, or in Standby.

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Working with the MultiBay

Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive

1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, and turn off the personal computer.

2. Insert the hard drive into the MultiBay as shown in “Inserting a
Drive into the MultiBay” on page 2-5.

3. Turn on the personal computer. Follow directions for your
operating system, below:

Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional

1. Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Manage > Disk
Management.

2. Select the MultiBay hard drive.

3. On the Partition menu, click Create. Carefully read and respond
to any prompts that appear on the screen.

Refer to the Microsoft Management Console online Help (click
Action > Help, while running Management Console) for additional
information.

Hardware Reference Guide 2–3

Working with the MultiBay

Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw

When installed, the MultiBay security screw disables the MultiBay
eject lever, so that a drive installed in the MultiBay cannot be
removed.

To remove a drive installed in the MultiBay, you must first remove the
security screw, if installed, using the special Torx screwdriver
(provided).

Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw

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Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay

If the personal computer did not ship with a MultiBay drive, there will

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be a drive blank in the MultiBay. Refer to “Removing a Drive from
the MultiBay” on page 2-6 for instructions on removing the drive
blank.

1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, and turn off the personal computer if you are inserting
or removing a hard drive.

2. Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc, from the
drive.

3. With the top of the drive facing up (or left, when the personal
computer is in the minitower position) and the drive connector
facing the personal computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay
and push firmly to ensure that the electrical connector is properly
seated.

Working with the MultiBay

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Working with the MultiBay

Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay

If the device does not start, ensure that the necessary device drivers
are installed on the system. If they are not available, they may be
downloaded, at no cost, from the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com.

Removing a Drive from the MultiBay

1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, and turn off the personal computer if you are inserting
or removing a hard drive.

2. Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed.
Refer to “Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw” on
page 2-4.

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Working with the MultiBay

3. Pull the eject lever towards the front of the personal computer to
eject the drive from the MultiBay.

Removing a Drive from the MultiBay

If the personal computer did not ship with a drive in the MultiBay,

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there will be a drive blank in the MultiBay. Follow the above
procedure to remove it before inserting a MultiBay drive.

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Working with the MultiBay

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