HP Workstation xw6000 Hardware Reference Manual

addendum to the hp workstation xw6000
hardware reference guide
The information in this document, where applicable, supersedes specific contents of the hp workstation xw6000 hardware reference guide that is included with your system on the Documentation Library CD.
This document includes information about:
System board components
Installation of a second processor
Hyper-Threading Technology
IMPORTANT: Read this document first before referencing the Hardware Reference Guide included on the Documentation Library CD.
System Board Components
IMPORTANT: If the system board part number in your workstation is 339100-xxx, this section replaces the “System Board Components” section of the existing Hardware Reference Guide.
System board connectors
Rear chassis fan connectors
1
Primary processor socket
2
Continued on next page.
Secondary processor socket
3
Processor fan connectors
4
1
System board connectors (continued)
CPU power connector
5
Power button/LED connector
6
Diskette drive connector
7
Primary ATA connector
8
SCSI connector
9
Hood sensor connector
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Front USB connector
q
Secondary ATA connector
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Front chassis fan connector
e
Internal speaker connector
r
CD-ROM audio connector
t
Auxiliary audio connector
y
Battery
u
Password jumper
i
CMOS reset switch
o
PCI sockets
p
Front audio connector
a
AGP socket
s
DIMM sockets
d
24-Position power connector
f
Installing an Additional Processor
IMPORTANT: If the system board part number in your workstation is 339100-xxx, this section replaces the “Installing an Additional Processor” section of the existing Hardware Reference Guide.
CAUTION: Failure to follow the workstation preparation instructions and these installation steps could result in an improperly installed processor, causing extensive system damage.
NOTE: The second processor must be of the same speed, cache, size, and type as the primary processor.
To install a second processor:
1. Power down your system as instructed in the Hardware Reference Guide.
2. Remove the workstation access panel.
3. Place the workstation in the desktop position.
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4. Remove any preinstalled screws from the system board around the second processor socket.
5. Open the second processor socket lever 1 fully (the full swing angle of the lever is approximately 135 degrees).
6. Line up the two keyed corners of the pins on the processor with the two keyed corners of the processor socket and install the processor 2 into the socket. Ensure that the underside of the processor is level with the top of the processor socket.
7. Lightly press down on the top of the processor while closing the socket lever.
8. Check for proper processor seating in the socket. Using your fingers, carefully try to lift the processor out of the socket. A properly seated processor will not lift out of the socket.
9. Remove and discard the green thermal grease protective liner from the bottom of the new fansink and set the fansink over the processor 1.
NOTE: Be careful not to touch the exposed thermal grease when handling the fansink.
10. Line up the captive screws 2 of the fansink with the holes on the system board (the holes where the preinstalled screws were removed earlier).
11. Tighten the screws until they no longer turn and the springs are fully compressed.
NOTE: The screws should be tightened in a crossing pattern to ensure the fansink is secured correctly.
12. Connect the fansink cable to the system board header 3.
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13. Reassemble the workstation and restore power.
NOTE: A manual Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) upgrade is necessary when installing a second processor after the system has gone through the software unbundling process. If a second processor is installed prior to unbundling, a manual upgrade is not necessary. HP recommends that the software unbundling process be completed prior to installing additional components. For information about upgrading to a multiprocessor HAL, refer to the documentation included in your processor upgrade kit.
DIMM Installation Guidelines
IMPORTANT: This section replaces both the “DIMM Installation Guidelines” and the “DIMM Installation Configurations” sections of the existing Hardware Reference Guide.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury when replacing or removing DIMMs, allow the module being removed from the DIMM socket sufficient time to cool. DIMM temperatures can reach 212° F (100° C).
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CAUTION: When handling a memory module, do not touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the workstation or option boards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object.
When adding, upgrading, or replacing PC2100 DDR SDRAM memory modules in the hp workstation xw6000, care must be taken to avoid incorrect pairing of modules in the same channel. This system does not support mixed DIMM pairing on the same channel.
NOTE: See the “System Board Components” section at the beginning of this document (if your system board part number is 339100-xxx) or in the the Hardware Reference Guide for the location of the DIMM sockets.
For proper system operation, if your system supports DDR-SDRAM DIMMs, the DIMMs must be industry-standard 184-pin, Registered ECC PC 2100 266 MHz-compliant, 2.5 volt DDR-SDRAM DIMMs. The DDR-SDRAM DIMMs must support CAS Latency 2 or 2.5 (CL = 2 or CL = 2.5). They must also contain the mandatory Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information.
DIMMs should be installed in pairs.
Do not mix DIMMs of different memory speeds. Performance will reflect the speed of the slowest
DIMM.
Each DIMM within a pair should be identical in size. For example, a 256MB DIMM must be paired with a similar 256MB DIMM.
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Each DIMM within a pair should be identical in technology. For example, you cannot mix a 256 MB 9-device DIMM with a 128MB 18-device DIMM on the same channel.
NOTE: To identify which DIMM technology you are using, compare the memory size and number of DRAM components on the module. A 128 MB DIMM has 18 DRAM components that fully populate both sides of the module. A 256MB DIMM has 9 DRAM components; four on one side, five on the other.
The first pair of DIMMS should be installed in slots 1 and 2. The DIMM slots are numbered sequentially. Slot 1 is closest to the CPUs.
The second pair of DIMMS, if any, should be installed in slots 3 and 4.
DIMMs must be installed correctly. Be sure to match the keyed slot on the DIMM with the tab on the
DIMM socket.
For optimal system performance, DIMMs should be installed in identical pairs in the following three configurations: slot 1 and 2, slot 3 and 4, or all DIMM slots populated in paired format.
If you are using a single DIMM configuration, the DIMM should be installed in slot 1 or slot 3.
NOTE: Although a single-DIMM configuration is possible, it does not provide the optimal system performance that a dual-DIMM (dual-channel) of matching sizes, configuration provides.
If you are installing two DIMMs of different sizes, they can only be installed in slot 1 and slot 3 with each DIMM occupying either slot.
NOTE: Although a mixed size dual-DIMM configuration is possible, it does not provide the optimal system performance that a dual-DIMM (dual-channel) of matching sizes, configuration provides.
No other memory configurations are supported. Attempts to install memory in other configurations will result in unpredictable system performance.
NOTE: The following table provides acceptable pairing configurations but do not cover all module capacities. However, the same pairing configuration applies regardless of the module type and capacity.
Table 1 - Available Memory Configurations for the xw6000
Channel A Channel B
Module
Total
29-device Empty 9-device Empty
2Empty
2 18-device Empty 18-device Empty
2Empty 9-device Empty 9-device
4 18-device
49-device18-device 9-device 18-device
NOTE: Modules must be paired as indicated in this table where slots 1 and 2, and slots 3 and 4 must contain like modules.
Slot
XMM1
Slot
XMM3
18-device Empty 18-device
9-device 18-device 9-device
Slot
XMM2
Slot
XMM4
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Hyper-Threading Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology is a high performance technology, developed by Intel®, that allows a single processor to execute multiple threads of instructions simultaneously. Hyper-Threading Technology enables the processor to utilize its execution resources more efficiently, delivering performance increases and improving user productivity. Not all systems benefit from the Hyper-Threading Technology.
To see if Hyper-Threading Technology can benefit you, test your system by turning the feature on using the Computer Setup (F10) system utility. To do this, run F10 Setup during boot up and select Advanced > Device Options > Hyper-Threading, and enable the Hyper-Threading Technology.
Note the following:
If your workstation does not support Hyper-Threading Technology, the Hyper-Threading menu item will not be available on the Computer Setup menu.
The Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended for use with Microsoft® Windows® XP systems. This technology is detected by the system and is turned on in the operating system after it is enabled in the system BIOS.
Hyper-Threading is not recommended for use with Windows 2000-based workstations.
The Hyper-Threading Technology is compatible with Linux-based systems. An SMP kernel must be
installed on your system before this technology can be enabled.
For more information about the Hyper-Threading Technology, you can visit the Intel Web site at
www.intel.com.
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hardware reference guide
workstation xw6000
Document Part Number: 301155-001
October 2002
This guide is provided as a reference tool. The topics contained herein describe specific features and will assist you with installing additional components such as hard drives, memory, expansion boards, and processors.
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1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
System Board Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
System Board Components (Continued). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Easy Access Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Locking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
Easy Access Paper Icon Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Windows Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–9
Special Mouse Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–10
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–14
Contents
2 Hardware Upgrades
Installation Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Removing the Workstation Access Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Removing the Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
DIMM Socket Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
DIMM Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
DIMM Installation Configurations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7
Installing DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Removing DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Installing Additional Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
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Contents
Drive Bay Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9
Minitower Drive Bay Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–10
Desktop Drive Bay Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Preparing for Drive Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Removing the Bezel Blank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–12
Locating the Hardware Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Installing a Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-Inch Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Installing a Hard Drive into a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
Removing a Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–19
Installing and Removing an Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–22
Identifying the AGP and PCI Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–22
Installing an Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–23
Removing an Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–24
Installing an Additional Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–25
Upgrading a Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–30
Preparing for a Processor Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–30
Hardware Components Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–31
Guidelines for Separating the Heatsink/Processor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–31
Removing an Existing Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–32
Installing a New Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–35
A Specifications
B Hard Drive Installation
Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–2
SCSI Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3
Guidelines for Using SCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–3
Guidelines for Installing SCSI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5
SCSI Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–5
SCSI Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6
Using a SCSI Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–6
Using SCSISelect with SCSI Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–7
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C Battery Replacement
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1
D Security Lock Provisions
Securing the Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1
E Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1
Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–2
F Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation
Contents
Routine Computer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–1
CD-ROM Drive Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2
Shipping Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–3
Index
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Standard Configuration Features
The HP workstation xw6000 is a minitower system that can be easily converted to a desktop. Features may vary depending on your model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run Diagnostics for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on some models). Instructions for using these utilities are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation Library CD.
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Product Features
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Product Features
Front Panel Components
Front panel components
1 Diskette drive activity light 7 CD-ROM eject button
2 Dual-state power button 8 CD-ROM drive busy indicator
3 Power-on light 9 Diskette drive eject button
4 Headphone connector - Hard drive activity light
5 1394 connector (optional)* q Microphone connector
6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
*Your workstation is equipped with a 1394 connector. This connector is functional only when an optional 1394 PCI expansion board is installed.
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Rear Panel Components
Product Features
Rear panel components
1 Power cord connector 7 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
2 Serial connector (Serial A) 8 Mouse connector
3 Serial connector (Serial B) 9 Microphone/Line-in connector
4 Keyboard connector - Parallel connector
5 Headphone/Line-out connector q Network Interface Card (NIC) connector
6 SCSI connector w VGA (AGP) video connector
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Product Features
System Board Components
System board components
1 24-pin power supply connector 9 SCSI connector
2 Primary processor socket - Hood sensor connector
3 Secondary processor socket q Front USB connector
4 Rear system fan connectors w Secondary ATA connector
5 CPU power connector e Front chassis fan connector
6 Power button header r Internal speaker connector
7 Diskette drive connector t CD-ROM audio connector
8 Primary ATA connector y Auxiliary audio connector
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Product Features
System Board Components
System board components
(Continued)
u Battery a Front audio connector
i Password header s AGP Pro socket
o CMOS reset switch d Secondary Processor Voltage Regulator
Module (VRM)
p Four PCI slots f Four DIMM sockets
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Product Features
Audio System
Your workstation has an integrated audio solution that supports analog or digital external stereo speakers. The system is capable of autosensing the speaker type and outputting the correct signal. The autosensing is done by detecting if there is a mono jack plugged into the line-out connector.
If you are using a set of digital speakers that have a stereo jack, and you want the system to auto-switch to digital, you will need to use a stereo-to-mono adapter to get the autosensing to work. However, if you do not have a stereo-to-mono adapter present, then you can manually switch the audio signal from analog to digital. See “Solving Audio Problems” in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation Library CD for instructions on how to manually switch the audio signal for your operating system.
If you are using a headphone set that is mono, the system will attempt to switch to digital and you will experience “noise” or “silence.” This can be fixed by manually switching the signal to analog. See “Solving Audio Problems” in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation Library CD for instructions on how to manually switch the audio signal for your operating system.
If your analog speakers or headphones are not working, make sure you are not using a mono adapter with autosensing enabled.
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Keyboard
Your workstation ships with an Easy Access Keyboard. The following figure identifies the location of keyboard lights and special function keys.
Product Features
Easy Access Keyboard components
Easy Access Keyboard
Ref Component Function
1 Ctrl key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends
on the application software you are using.
2 Windows Logo Key Used in combination with other keys to perform other
functions (see “Windows Logo Key” later in this section).
3 Alt key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends
on the application software you are using.
4 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.
5 Easy Access keys Provides quick and easy access to favorite Web sites,
applications, and services.
*Available only in selected geographic regions.
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Product Features
Easy Access Keyboard
Ref Component Function
6 Editing keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up,
7 Num Lock light Indicates whether the Num Lock feature is on or off.
8 Caps Lock light Indicates whether the Caps Lock feature is on or off.
9 Scroll Lock light Indicates whether the Scroll Lock feature is on or off.
(Continued)
Delete, End, and Page Down.
Holding down
restart your computer.
Ctrl + Alt + Delete
allows you to
Easy Access Software
Your Easy Access Keyboard Buttons are programmed to default assignments. The preinstalled Easy Access Software allows you to reprogram the Easy Access Buttons to reflect your personal preferences. The buttons can be reprogrammed to any program or service of your choice or to any Web site (URL).
Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons
The Easy Access Keyboard icon is located on the Windows desktop status bar. Refer to the Readme-user.txt file for instructions about reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons.
Locking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons
The System Administrator can lock and unlock the Easy Access Buttons. Once locked, the buttons can only be reprogrammed by modifying the .bcf file. For administrative privileges, which require control of the Easy Access Button destinations, refer to the Readme-admin.txt file.
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Easy Access Paper Icon Insert
The paper icon insert functions as a visual aid in identifying the programmed destination of each Easy Access Button. Whenever you reprogram an Easy Access Button, use the Paper Insert Template document to select and print an icon that reflects the new button assignment. The Paper Insert Template.doc is installed, by default, under C:\Program files\Compaq\Easy Access Keyboard.
Product Features
adjustment.
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
Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button
Windows Logo Key + E Launches Explore My Computer
Windows Logo Key + F Launches Find Document
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + F Launches Find Computer
Windows Logo Key + M Minimizes all open applications
For proper alignment, the spacing around the icons may require
selected object
Shift + Windows Logo Key + M Undoes Minimize All
Windows Logo Key + R Displays the Run dialog box
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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.
Serial Number Location
Each computer has a unique serial number located on the corner of the computer access panel and on the rear panel of the computer. Keep this number available for use when contacting customer support.
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
To change from a minitower to a desktop configuration:
1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet, then disconnect the network cable and any external devices from the system.
3. Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the Workstation Access Panel” in Chapter 2.
4. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the Front Bezel” in Chapter 2.
5. Disconnect all power and data cables from the drives in the
5.25-inch drive bays.
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6. To release a drive from the 5.25-inch drive bay, slide the drivelock as shown. Carefully push the drive from the back of the unit until the drive casing can be grasped.
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Releasing the drives with the drivelock
CAUTION: Do not hold the face plate while removing a drive. Only hold
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a drive by its casing.
7. While holding the drive casing, gently pull the drive out.
CAUTION: When removing a drive, do not pull the drive from the front of the drive bay. To prevent damage to the drive bezel, push the drive and drive casing from the rear for removal from the front of the drive bay.
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8. After placing the workstation in the desktop position, gently slide the drives back into the bay.
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Installing the drives
CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force when installing the drive may result in damage to the drive.
In the desktop configuration, always place the diskette drive in the bay nearest the top of the chassis (bay 3) to ensure proper drive clearance and access. When all of the drives are properly inserted, the drivelock will secure the drives in place.
9. Reconnect the power and data cables to the drives as labeled.
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10. Remove the subpanel 1 as described in “Removing the Bezel Blank” in Chapter 2, and reposition the subpanel blank in the proper orientation for the desktop configuration.
CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the
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front bezel. Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it within the front bezel.
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Changing from a minitower to a desktop configuration
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When converting from a minitower to a desktop orientation, use the replacement subpanel that was shipped with your workstation to ensure that the HP logo is properly oriented.
11. Replace the subpanel, front bezel, and the workstation access panel. Be sure that the subpanel and front bezel align properly with the alignment tabs.
12. Reconnect the power cord to the grounded AC outlet, then reconnect the network cable and any external devices to the system.
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Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
To change from a desktop to a minitower configuration:
1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet, then disconnect the network cable and any external devices from the system.
3. Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the Workstation Access Panel” in Chapter 2.
4. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the Front Bezel” in Chapter 2.
5. Disconnect all power and data cables from the drives in the
5.25-inch drive bays.
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