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    Hardware Reference Guide HP Compaq dx2100 Microtower Business PC Document Part Number: 403288-001 September 2005 This guide provides basic information about upgrading this computer model.
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    HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP Reference Guide HP Compaq dx2100 Microtower Business PC First Edition (September 2005) Document Part
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    Upgrades Serviceability Features 1-1 Warnings and Cautions 1-2 Removing the Access Panel and the Front Bezel 1-2 Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank 1-5 Installing Additional Memory 3-2 Operation 3-2 Cleaning 3-2 Safety 3-2 Shipping Preparation 3-3 Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com iii
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    Contents 4 Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage 4-1 Grounding Methods 4-1 iv www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    1 Hardware Upgrades HP Compaq dx2100 Microtower ✎ The drive configuration shown above may be different than your computer model. Serviceability Features The Microtower computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed for many of the installation
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    read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide. Å WARNING: To reduce equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles. Ä CAUTION: Static electricity 1-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    (1/2 inch), then lift it away from and off the unit 2. Removing the Access Panel ✎ To replace the access panel, reverse the removal steps. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-3
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    Hardware Upgrades 5. To remove the front bezel, press inward on all three tabs on the left side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the the bezel into place so that the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into the slots on the chassis. 1-4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank If the computer was not shipped with a drive in the 5.25" option bay, the bay will be covered by two retainer slots on the left side of the front bezel then snap the right side of the blank into place. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-5
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    ■ 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 ✎ The system will not start if you install unsupported DIMMs. 1-6 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    Upgrades Populating DIMM Sockets 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 . Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-7
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    contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is important to use memory modules with 4, "Electrostatic Discharge." Ä CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the . 3. Remove the computer access panel. 4. Locate the memory module sockets on the system board. Å WARNING: To
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    3. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to install any additional modules. 8. Replace the computer access panel and reconnect the power cable. The computer should automatically recognize the additional memory the next time you turn on the computer. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-9
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    Hardware Upgrades Installing an Expansion Card The computer has two PCI expansion slots that can accommodate expansion cards up to 17.46 cm (6. slide the slot cover lock away from the slots to remove it from the computer 2. 1-10 Releasing the Slot Cover Lock www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    card you are installing. Removable Shield Top shield Second shield Third shield Bottom shield Expansion Card Type PCI Express x1 PCI PCI DO NOT REMOVE 6. Hold the expansion card just above the expansion on the system board 2. Adding an Expansion Card Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-11
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    slot cover for proper cooling of internal components during operation. Replacing or Upgrading a Drive The computer supports up to four drives that may be installed in various configurations. This the Restore Plus! CD to load the HP factory-installed files. 1-12 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    Hardware Upgrades Locating Drive Positions ✎ The drive configuration shown below may be different than your computer model. Drive Positions 1 5.25" an optical drive or a diskette drive. A diskette drive requires a 5.25" to 3.5" drive bay conversion kit. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-13
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    25" Drive 6. If the 5.25" drive is a 3.5" diskette drive with a 5.25" adapter kit, follow the instructions in "Removing a Diskette Drive" to remove the diskette drive from the 5.25" adapter. ✎ To install a drive, metal shield that covers the front of bay 2. 1-14 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    for hard drives and have a silver finish. Metric screws are used for all other drives and have a black finish. Make sure to install the appropriate guide screws into the drive. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-15
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    Hardware Upgrades Removing a Diskette Drive Some models include an optional 3.5" diskette drive with a 5.25" drive bay adapter kit installed in the 5.25" option drive bay. 1. Follow the instructions in "Removing a 5.25" Drive" to remove the diskette drive and adapter kit from the 5.25" drive bay. 2.
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    Hardware Upgrades Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. and out of the bay 2. Removing a 3.5" Hard Drive ✎ To install a hard drive, reverse the removal procedure. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-17
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    and front left side of a new hard drive. The guide screws help secure the drive in place. There are a total of eight extra guide/retainer screws on the front of the chassis behind the black finish. Make sure to install the appropriate guide screws into the drive. 1-18 www.hp.com Hardware Reference
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    the CMOS settings will be cleared. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and Diagnostics CD for information on backing up the CMOS settings. collection system or return them to HP, their authorized partners, or their agents. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-1
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    to replace the battery. Type 1 a. Lift the battery out of its holder. Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 1) b. Slide the replacement battery into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position. 2-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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    Battery Replacement Type 2 a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery 2. Removing and Replacing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-3
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    new battery and position the clip back into place. Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 3) ✎ After the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to complete and turn on power to the computer. 6. Reset the date and time, your passwords, and any special system setups using Computer Setup. Refer
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    the keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. ■ Never operate the computer with the cover ■ Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with any type of material. ■ Install or enable power management functions of the
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    a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Never spray cleaning fluids directly on the unit. ■ Avoid using any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, which may damage the finish. Safety If any object or liquid falls into the drive, immediately unplug
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    computer. 7. Pack the system components and external devices in their original packing boxes or similar packaging with sufficient packing material to protect them. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 3-3
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    system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations. ■ Place parts on a grounded surface before removing skin. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 4-1
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    work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ✎ For more information on static electricity, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. 4-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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Hardware Reference Guide
HP Compaq dx2100 Microtower Business
PC
Document Part Number: 403288-001
September 2005
This guide provides basic information about upgrading this computer
model.