HP DC5000 - Manual

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-3 Product Features Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 7 n RJ-45 Network Connector 2 Voltage Select Switch 8 l Parallel Connector 3 b PS/2 Mouse Connector 9 c Monitor Connector 4 a PS/2 Keyboard Connector - h Headphone/Line-Out Con...

1-4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Product Features Keyboard Keyboard Components 1 Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application being used. 2 Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 3 Status Lights Indicate the sta...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-5 Product Features Windows Logo Key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Refer to the “Keyboard” section to identify the Windows Logo key. 8 Windows Logo Key* Used to open...

1-6 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Product Features 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 that ...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-1 2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features This computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter. Warnings and Cautions Before performing upgrades be sur...

2-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration The Small Form Factor computer can be used in either a minitower or desktop configuration. To use it in the minitower configuration, you must purchase a tower stand from HP (pa...

2-4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 5. To remove the front bezel, gently pull up all three tabs 1 on the top of the bezel, then pull the bezel 2 away from the chassis. Removing the Front Bezel To reassemble the computer, reverse the above procedure. Press down while replacing t...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-5 Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR-SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four indus...

2-6 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades The following processor bus frequencies are required for the system to run at the supported memory frequencies. If a memory frequency is paired with an unsupported processor bus frequency, the system will run at the highest supported memory s...

2-8 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Ä CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading the memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having in...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-9 Hardware Upgrades 4. Rotate the Easy Access drive bay to an upright position. Rotating the Easy Access Drive Bay 5. Locate the memory module sockets. Å WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool b...

2-10 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 6. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 , then insert the memory module into the socket 2 . Installing a DIMM ✎ A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. ✎ I...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-11 Hardware Upgrades 8. Repeat steps 7 and 8 for any additional modules that you want to install. 9. Return the Easy Access drive bay to the down position. Be sure not to pinch the cables in the chassis when lowering the Easy Access drive bay. 10. Replace the fr...

2-12 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 5. Release the slot cover retention latch 1 that secures the slot covers by pulling the latch up. 6. Remove the slot cover by sliding the slot cover up and pulling it toward the inside of the chassis 2 . Removing the Expansion Slot Cover

2-14 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Drives The computer has two external drive bays. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: ■ For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary controller. Connect expansion devices, such as o...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-15 Hardware Upgrades Locating Drive Positions Desktop Drive Positions To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in the computer, run Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide for more information. 1 3.5-inch dr...

2-16 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Removing an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive Ä CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives before removing the drive from the computer. ✎ An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD +R/RW or DVD-ROM drive. 1. Turn off the comp...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-17 Hardware Upgrades 7. Push the drive release latch 1 toward the rear of the chassis and hold. 8. Slide the drive 2 toward the front of the drive cage, then lift the drive out of the computer. Removing the Optical Drive or Diskette Drive To replace the drive, r...

2-18 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optional Optical Drive To install an optional optical drive: 1. Remove the optical drive if present. 2. Install two guide screws in the lower holes on each side of the drive. Ä CAUTION: Use only 3/16-inch or 5-mm long screws as...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-19 Hardware Upgrades 3. Position the guide screws on the drive into the J-slots in the drive bay 1 . Then, slide the drive toward the rear of the computer 2 . Installing the Optical Drive ✎ The drive release latch automatically locks in place when installing a d...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-21 Hardware Upgrades Upgrading the Hard Drive Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive ✎ Only parallel advanced technology attachment (PATA) hard drives can be installed on this computer. Make sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing it so tha...

2-22 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 6. Press and hold the drive release latch 1 . 7. Slide the drive to the right of the bay 2 , then pull the drive from the bay 3 . Removing the Hard Drive 8. To install a hard drive, reverse the above procedure.

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-23 Hardware Upgrades 9. Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive. Connecting the Data Cable and Power Cable

2-24 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 10. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector 1 . Hard Drive Connector Locations ✎ When replacing the hard drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The screws take the plac...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-25 Hardware Upgrades Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch Drive Bay Depending on the computer configuration, the 3.5-inch drive bay on the left side of the computer may be configured with a diskette drive or it may be an empty drive bay. The type of bezel coveri...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-27 Hardware Upgrades 4. Remove the diskette drive bezel by pushing the tab inward 1 and pulling the diskette drive bezel 2 away from the front bezel. ✎ The type of bezel will vary depending on the computer configuration. Removing the Diskette Drive Bezel

2-28 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 5. Insert the rear screws of the hard drive 1 into the rear J-slots. Slide the drive 2 toward the back of the drive cage until the front screws are aligned with the front J-slots. Then lower the front of the drive. Continue to slide the driv...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2-29 Hardware Upgrades 6. Replace with the appropriate bezel by pushing the bezel into place. ✎ The type of bezel you need will depend on the type of device you are installing. If you are installing a diskette drive, you must install a diskette drive bezel (PN 316...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com A-1 A Specifications ✎ If the computer is in the desktop configuration, ensure at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) of space on all sides remains clear and free of obstructions. HP Compaq dc5000 Small Form Factor Desktop Dimensions Height 3.95 inches 10.3 cm Width 13.3 inc...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com B–1 B PATA Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Parallel ATA (PATA) Devices Optional drives are available from HP in kits that include a special drive cable. The configuration of the drive employs a cable-select feature that ident...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com C-1 C Battery Replacement The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed in the computer. The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell b...

C-4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Battery Replacement c. To insert the new battery, slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder’s lip with the positive side up. Push the other edge down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery. Replacing a Coin Cell Battery (Type...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com D-1 D Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the computer. ✎ If present, insert the cable lock in the location shown below. The cable lock can also be inserted in the s...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com E-1 E Port Security Bracket Installing the Port Security Bracket 1. Insert the tabs on the bottom half of the port security bracket into the slots on the back of the chassis 1 and rotate the bracket toward the chassis 2 .

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com E-3 Port Security Bracket 3. On the top of the computer, locate the cover latch. Pull up and hold the latch 1 to release the computer access panel. 4. Slide the computer access panel back 2 about 0.5 inch (1.25 cm), then lift the access panel up and off the chassi...

E-4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Port Security Bracket 5. Position the top of the port security bracket over the cables 1 and rotate the bracket into place 2 .

E-6 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Port Security Bracket Removing the Port Security Bracket 1. On the top of the computer, locate the cover latch. Pull up and hold the latch 1 to release the computer access panel. 2. Slide the computer access panel back 2 about 0.5 inch (1.25 cm), then lift the...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com E-7 Port Security Bracket 3. Rotate the top of the bracket away from the chassis.

E-8 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Port Security Bracket 4. Disconnect the cables from the computer.

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com E-9 Port Security Bracket 5. Push on the tabs to release the bottom of the bracket from the chassis 1 . Rotate the bracket away from the chassis 2 .

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com F-1 F Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. Preventing Electrostatic Damage To preven...

F-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Electrostatic Discharge ■ Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats. ■ Use conductive field service tools. ■ Use a portable field service kit wit...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com G-1 G Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care Follow these suggestions to take care of the computer and monitor: ■ Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 3-inch (7.6-cm) clearance at the back of the system unit and ab...

G-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Optical Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning the optical drive. Operation ■ Do not move the drive during operation. This may cause it to malfunction during read...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com G-3 Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship the computer: 1. Back up the hard drive files on PD discs, tape cartridges, CDs, or diskettes. Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to e...

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com Index-1 Index 3.5-inch drive bay 2–25 A access panel, removing 2–3 application key 1–4 arrow keys 1–4 audio connector 1–3 B battery coin cell (type 1) C–2 coin cell (type 2) C–3 battery replacement C–1 bezel 2–27 bezel blank, removing 2–27 C cable optical drive 2–...

Index-2 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide Index guide screws 2–26 installing PATA 2–28 , B–1 PATA cable B–1 removing 2–22 restoring 2–24 upgrading 2–21 headphone jack 1–2 headphone line-out connector 1–3 I installation guidelines 2–14 installing 3.5-inch hard drive 2–25 cable lock D–1 coin cell ba...