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Accessory Installation Guide HP x4000 Workstation Manufacturing Part Number: A6068-90010 Edition E0501 © Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 4
Ltd. Microsoft®, Windows®, MS-DOS® and Windows NT® are registered Manual updates may be issued between editions to correct errors or document product changes. To ensure that you receive the updated or new editions, you should subscribe to the appropriate product support service. See your HP sales - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 5
the Chassis Beam Assembly 23 Memory Expander Card (MEC 25 Removing the MEC 25 Installing the MEC 26 System Memory 27 Upgrading Memory 27 Installing Memory 29 Graphics Card 32 Removing a Graphics Card 32 Installing a Graphics Card 33 SCSI Hard Drive 37 Removing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive 38 7 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 6
Hard Disk Drive 39 Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive 40 CD-RW or DVD 41 Determining IDE Connections 42 Removing a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD 42 Installing a CD-RW or DVD 43 Load the Software Applications for Your CD-RW 44 Processor 45 Removing a Processor 45 Installing a Processor 47 Updating - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 7
the Workstation while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser light - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 8
WARNING If you have a modem: • Do not attempt to connect this product to the phone line during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 9
.hp.com/workstations/support) contains a wide range of free information, including downloadable documentation, service and support options, and the latest versions of drivers, utilities BIOS, and firmware. The web accessible documentation includes the x4000 Technical Reference/Troubleshooting Guide - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 10
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1 Understanding the Workstation Hardware This chapter gives you a brief overview of your Workstation's internal components, system board, and Memory Expander Card (MEC). Chapter 1 9 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 12
Figure 1-1 HP x4000 Workstation Power Supply Unit Main Fan Chassis Beam Assembly (this holds the Memory Expander Card in place) Three 5.25-inch drive shelves (can be used for removable drives) Spare Mounting Rails Two 3.5-inch shelves Hard Disk Drive Cage (holds up to 2 SCSI hard drives) 10 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 13
system board is shown in Figure 1-2. (Your system board may look slightly different.) Figure 1-2 HP x4000 Workstation System Board CPU 0 Socket CPU 1 Socket Internal SCSI External SCSI MEC Connector Up to six accessory cards can be installed: Two 64-bit PCI slots Three 32-bit PCI slots One AGP - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 14
Card (MEC) The main memory for the x4000 Workstation is not located on the system board. Instead, a Memory Expander Card (MEC) plugs into the system board and contains up to eight memory modules in connectors 1A (J5) through 4B (J4). The MEC is shown in Figure 1-3. x4000 Memory Expander Card 2A (J6 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 15
2 Installing Accessories Chapter 2 13 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 16
• "System Memory" on page 27 • "Graphics Card" on page 32 • "SCSI Hard Drive" on page 37 • "CD-RW or DVD" on page 41 • "Processor" on page 45 Check your configuration every time you install, remove, or upgrade an accessory. For instructions on how to check your configuration using the HP Setup program - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 17
your computer through the operating system, then remove the power cord before removing the Workstation's cover. Remove the Power Protection Device cables before any servicing operation. Always replace the cover before switching the Workstation on again. To remove the cover (Figure 2-1): 1. Turn off - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 18
Installing Accessories Cover and Front Bezel Figure 2-1 Removing the Cover 4 3 2 16 Chapter 2 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 19
the Front Bezel You only need to remove the front bezel when you are adding or removing devices in the 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch front drive bays. To remove the bezel: 1. Gently lift the four plastic tabs starting with the bottom tab and working your way to the top. 2. Rotate the - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 20
tabs on the left side of the bezel click into position on the Workstation chassis. The bezel should be flush against the Workstation. 3. Standing at the back of the Workstation, lower the cover onto the chassis (aligning the guide rail on the bottom inside edge of the cover with the bottom edge - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 21
Installing Accessories Hard Disk Drive Cage CAUTION WARNING Hard Disk Drive Cage Opening the Hard Disk Drive Cage To open the cage (Figure 2-3): 1. Disconnect the SCSI cable(s) and power cable(s) from the hard disk drive(s). Do not rotate the cage before you disconnect the cables. 2. Remove and - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 22
are in the way, you may damage them when you move the hard disk drive cage back into the closed position. To close and secure the hard disk drive cage: 1. Push in the clip shown in Figure 2-3 on page 20 and rotate the hard drive cage carefully into the closed position. Do not allow the cage - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 23
from the system board to the hard drive in the upper bay. b. Attach the remaining SCSI connector to the hard drive in the lower bay. 5. Connect the power supply cable(s) to the hard disk drive(s): a. Connect the power supply cable labeled P3 to the hard disk drive in the upper bay. b. Attach the - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 24
Beam Assembly Before you can access many of the components inside your Workstation, you must remove the chassis beam assembly. Removing the Chassis Beam Assembly To remove the chassis beam assembly: 1. Open the hard disk drive cage (see page 19). 2. Remove the screw that holds the chassis beam - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 25
Installing Accessories Chassis Beam Assembly Installing the Chassis Beam Assembly To install the chassis beam assembly: 1. Hook the chassis beam assembly to the left side of the chassis and rotate it down over the MEC and the graphics card making sure the MEC and graphics card retainer clips are - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 26
NOTE Installing Accessories Chassis Beam Assembly 3. If your graphics card does not have a separate graphics card retainer beam, you must secure the graphics card by engaging the Universal Retainer piece (see Figure 2-7). Not all systems use the chassis beam assembly Universal Retainer piece to - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 27
and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Remove the Workstation's cover (see page 15). 3. To ease installation, place the Workstation on its side with the system board facing upwards. 4. Rotate the hard disk drive cage to the open - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 28
it is fully seated, and tighten the retaining screw. 2. Replace the chassis beam assembly (see page 23). 3. Close and secure the hard disk drive cage (see page 20). 4. Replace the Workstation cover (see page 18). 5. Reconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 26 Chapter 2 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 29
Accessories System Memory System Memory Use only HP RIMMs specifically designed for your Workstation model. To find out about available accessories for your Workstation, go to www.hp.com/workstations/support. Upgrading Memory The memory for the HP x4000 Workstation is located on a Memory Expander Card - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 30
Installing Accessories System Memory Figure 2-9 x4000 Memory Expander Card (MEC) 2A (J6) 1A (J5) 4A (J8) 3A (J7) 4B (J4) 3B (J3) 2B (J2) 1B (J1) Memory Bank I consists of: RIMM pair 1: 1A (J5) and 1B (J1) RIMM pair 2: 2A (J6) and 2B (J2) Memory Bank II consists of: RIMM pair 3: 3A (J7) and 3B - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 31
matched pair. Installing Memory 1. Before turning off your Workstation, check the current amount of installed memory. Refer to your operating system documentation for instructions on finding this information. 2. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 32
Installing Accessories System Memory 5. Rotate the hard disk drive cage to the open position (see page 19). 6. Remove the chassis beam assembly (see page 22). 7. Remove the Memory Expander Card (MEC) (see page 25). You must remove the MEC to install RIMMs (and CRIMMs). The MEC card guides are not - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 33
beam assembly (see page 23). 11. Close and secure the hard disk drive cage (see page 20). 12. Replace the Workstation cover (see page 18). 13. Reconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 14. Start the Workstation and check the Summary Screen by pressing Esc when prompted to - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 34
driver for this graphics card before installing a new graphics card. To remove a graphics card: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power installation, place the Workstation on its side with the system board facing upwards. 5. Rotate the hard disk drive cage to the - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 35
Figure 2-12 Installing Accessories Graphics Card Removing the Graphics Card Retaining Screw NOTE Installing a Graphics Card To install a graphics card: 1. If you are replacing an existing card, remove the current card (see page 32). 2. Unscrew and remove the rear slot panel that corresponds AGP - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 36
Installing Accessories Graphics Card Figure 2-13 Full-Length Graphics Card Retaining Screw Full-Length Graphics Card Retaining Screw 3. Align the new card carefully and slide it into position. Press it firmly into the slot. 4. Secure your graphics card: • If your graphics card came with a separate - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 37
Installing Accessories Graphics Card • If your graphics card did not come with a separate graphics retainer beam, you must use the retainer clip on the chassis beam assembly to secure your graphics card. The retainer clip holds the graphics card securely in the AGP slot: a. Use the screw you - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 38
Graphics Card Retainer Beam and Chassis Beam Assembly Chassis Beam Assembly Graphics Card Retainer Beam 6. Close and secure the hard disk drive cage (see page 20). 7. Replace the Workstation cover (see page 18). 8. Reconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 36 Chapter 2 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 39
Installing Accessories SCSI Hard Drive SCSI Hard Drive CAUTION Back up your files before you install a hard disk drive. Figure 2-17 Your Workstation has on-board SCSI capability. You can connect up to two internal SCSI hard disk drives. Figure 2-17 shows the internal and external SCSI connectors - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 40
SCSI Hard Drive Figure 2-18 Removing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive To remove the SCSI hard disk drive: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Remove the Workstation's cover (see page 15). 3. Open the hard disk drive - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 41
First SCSI hard drive Optional second SCSI hard drive Unused SCSI controller Unused The SCSI ID is configured with jumpers on the SCSI hard disk drive. Refer to the information label on the hard disk drive, or the HP x4000 Technical Reference Guide at www.hp.com/workstations/support, for additional - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 42
SCSI Hard Drive Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive Before proceeding with this section, make sure you have set the SCSI ID for your hard disk drive (see page 39). Devices that are incorrectly configured cause the Workstation to behave unpredictably. Take care when handling the hard disk drive - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 43
cable is shown in Figure 2-19. IDE Data Cable Connects to system board IDE controller Connects to Slave IDE device Connects to Master IDE device Red stripe indicates Pin 1 Chapter 2 41 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 44
Remove the Workstation's cover and front bezel (see page 15) for instructions). 3. Disconnect the power, data, and audio cables from the old drive. 4. Remove the drive by pressing the two front rail clips inward and sliding the drive out the front of the chassis. 5. Remove the guide rails by gently - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 45
front bezel (see page 15) for instructions). 3. Remove the 5.25-inch metal filler plate from the chassis of the Workstation by using your finger to pull the plate from the chassis. 4. Add the guide rails to the new drive. Refer to the sticker on the Workstation chassis for the correct rails for your - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 46
the drive before you can write to the device. The CD-ROM driver is pre drive. To install these applications: 1. Put the Applications CD-ROM in your CD-RW drive. Installation begins automatically. 2. When the installation window your system. Repeat these instructions to install the second application - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 47
Accessories Processor Processor The x4000 Workstation can have two processors. The processors must be identical. For their locations, see Figure 1-2 on page 11. If you are upgrading your current processor, you must update the BIOS. The latest BIOS is located at www.hp.com/workstations/support. If - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 48
out the processor. To avoid bending the processor pins, keep the processor perfectly flat when removing it. 11. Store the processor in an anti-static bag (such as the one provided with the replacement processor). 12. If you are permanently removing a second processor, you must update your operating - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 49
a Processor To install a processor: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Remove the Workstation's cover (see page 15). 3. Place the Workstation on its side for better access. 4. Open the hard disk drive cage - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 50
the MEC card. 12. Replace the Chassis Beam Assembly (see page 23). 13. Close and secure the hard disk drive cage (see page 20). 14. Replace the Workstation's cover (see page 18). 15. Reconnect all the power and telecommunications cables. 16. Update your operating system (see page 49). 48 Chapter 2 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 51
the new driver: • ACPI MultiProcessor PC if you have added a second processor. • ACPI UniProcessoor PC if you have removed your second processor. Windows NT To update your operating system in Windows NT, use the HP DualExpress utility which is posted at www.hp.com/workstations/support. Chapter - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 52
Installing Accessories Processor 50 Chapter 2 - HP Workstation x4000 | hp workstation x4000 - accessory installation guide - Page 53
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