HP Elite 7100 Reference Guide
Hardware Reference Guide
HP Elite 7100 Series Microtower PCs
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Hardware Reference Guide
HP Elite 7100 Series Microtower PCs
First Edition (December 2009)
Document Part Number: 600958-001
About This Book
This guide provides basic information for upgrading these computer models. The model illustrated in
this guide may look different than your computer model.
WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily
harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage
to equipment or loss of information.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information.
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Table of contents
Hardware Upgrades ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 1
Additional Information ........................................................................................................................... 1
Removing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................ 2
Replacing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................ 3
Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................... 4
Removing Bezel Blanks ....................................................................................................................... 5
Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................... 6
Installing Additional Memory ................................................................................................................ 7
DIMMs ................................................................................................................................. 7
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs ........................................................................................................ 7
Installing DIMMs .................................................................................................................. 8
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 10
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 15
Removing an Optical Drive ................................................................................................ 16
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay ..................................................... 18
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive ................................................................................ 19
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay ....................................................... 20
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ......................................................................... 22
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ........................................................................... 25
Battery Replacement .......................................................................................................................... 28
Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 31
HP/Kensington MicroSaver Security Cable Lock ............................................................... 31
Padlock .............................................................................................................................. 31
HP Business PC Security Lock .......................................................................................... 32
HP Chassis Security Kit ..................................................................................................... 34
Appendix A Electrostatic Discharge .............................................................................................................. 35
Preventing Electrostatic Damage ....................................................................................................... 35
Grounding Methods ............................................................................................................................ 35
Appendix B Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation .......................... 36
Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care ............................................................................ 36
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Optical Drive Precautions ................................................................................................................... 37
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 37
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................. 37
Safety ................................................................................................................................. 37
Shipping Preparation .......................................................................................................................... 37
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 38
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Hardware Upgrades
Warnings and Cautions
Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and
warnings in this guide.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock, hot surfaces, or fire:
Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
Do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC)
receptacles.
Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.
Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily accessible at all times.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It describes proper workstation,
setup, posture, and health and work habits for computer users, and provides important electrical and
mechanical safety information. This guide is located on the Web at
WARNING! Energized and moving parts inside.
Disconnect power to the equipment before removing the enclosure.
Replace and secure the enclosure before re-energizing the equipment.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electrical components of the computer or optional
equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by
briefly touching a grounded metal object. See
When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board.
You must disconnect the power cord from the power source before opening the computer to prevent
damage to internal components.
Additional Information
For more information on removing and replacing hardware components, desktop management, the
Computer Setup utility, and troubleshooting, refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide (available in
English only) for your computer model at
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
Electrostatic Discharge on page 35 for more information.
http://www.hp.com.
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Removing the Computer Access Panel
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Loosen the screw (1) that secures the access panel to the computer chassis.
6. Slide the access panel back (2) about 1.3 cm (1/2 inch), then lift it off the unit.
NOTE: You may want to lay the computer on its side to install internal parts. Be sure the side
with the access panel is facing up.
Figure 1 Removing the Computer Access Panel
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Replacing the Computer Access Panel
Place the access panel on the chassis with about 1.3 cm (1/2 inch) of the panel hanging off the back of
the chassis and slide it into place (1). Ensure that the hole for the screw is aligned with the hole in the
chassis and tighten the screw (2).
Figure 2 Replacing the Computer Access Panel
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Removing the Front Bezel
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION: Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always present on the system board as
long as the system is plugged into an active AC outlet. You must disconnect the power cord to
avoid damage to the internal components of the computer.
5. Remove the computer access panel.
6. Press outward on the three latches on the right side of the bezel (1), then rotate the right side of
the bezel off the chassis (2) followed by the left side.
Figure 3 Removing the Front Bezel
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Removing Bezel Blanks
On some models, there are bezel blanks covering the 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch external drive bays that
need to be removed before installing a drive.
1. Remove the front bezel.
2. To remove the lower 5.25-inch bezel blank, gently twist and pull on the bezel blank until it breaks
free from the front bezel (1), then discard the bezel blank. If the blank needs to be replaced at a
later date, you can order a replacement blank from HP.
3. To remove the 3.5-inch bezel blank, press the two retaining tabs towards the outer left edge of the
bezel (2) and pull the bezel blank inwards to free it from the front bezel (3).
Figure 4 Removing a Bezel Blank
4. Replace the front bezel.
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Replacing the Front Bezel
Insert the three hooks on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the chassis (1) and rotate the bezel
on from left to right (2) so that it snaps in place.
Figure 5 Replacing the Front Bezel
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Installing Additional Memory
The computer comes with double data rate 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).
DIMMs
The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry-standard DIMMs.
The 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 8GB of memory.
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
For proper system operation, the DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs must be:
industry-standard 240-pin
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unbuffered non-ECC PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 MHz-compliant
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1.5 volt DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
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The DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs must also:
support CAS latency 9 DDR3 1333 MHz (9-9-9 timing)
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contain the mandatory JEDEC SPD information
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In addition, the computer supports:
512-Mbit, 1-Gbit, and 2-Gbit non-ECC memory technologies
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single-sided and double-sided DIMMs
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DIMMs constructed with x8 and x16 DDR devices; DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not
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supported
NOTE: The system will not operate properly if you install unsupported DIMMs.
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Installing DIMMs
CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to
drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always
supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet. Adding
or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory
modules or system board.
The memory module sockets have gold-plated metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is
important to use memory modules with gold-plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation
resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other.
Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a
grounded metal object. For more information, refer to
When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage
the module.
1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.
2. Remove all removable media, such as compact discs or USB flash drives, from the computer.
3. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.
Electrostatic Discharge on page 35.
CAUTION: You must disconnect the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the
power to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state,
voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an
active AC outlet. Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause
irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board.
5. Remove the computer access panel.
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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