HP (Hewlett-Packard) dx6120 manual

H ardware Refere nc e G ui de HP Co mpaq Bu sines s Desktop s dx6120 Mi c r o to w er Models Doc ument P art Number : 3 7 4 9 6 7 -001 September 2004 This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model.[...]

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H ardwa re Refe ren c e G u id e w ww .h p. co m ii i Cont ent s 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Rear Panel Componen[...]

iv www .hp .com Hard war e Refe rence Gui de Cont ent s A Specifications B Battery Replacement C Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 1–1 1 Product Features St anda r d Co nf igu r ati on F eatu r es The HP Compaq Microto wer features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardw are and software installed in the computer , run the Diagnostics for Windo ws utility . Instructions for using this utility are provided[...]

1–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Pr oduct F eatures Fr ont P anel C omponents Dri ve conf iguration may v ary by model. Front P anel C omponents 1 Optical Dr i ve s (CD-RO M, CD-R/R W , D VD-ROM, D VD+R/RW , or CD-RW/D VD Combo Dr i ve) 7 Optical Dr i ve E ject Buttons 2 Optical Dr i ve A cti vity Lights 8 P ower B ut t o n 3 Disk ett[...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 1–3 Produ ct F eatur es Rear P ane l Co mpon en ts Re ar P anel Compo nent s 1 P ower Cord Co nn ecto r 7 RJ- 45 Netw ork C onnector 2 V oltage Select S witc h 8 P arallel C onnector 3 P S/2 Mouse C onnector 9 Monitor Co nnector 4 a P S/2 K e yboar d Connector - Headphone/L ine - Out Connec tor 5 o Univ e[...]

1–4 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Pr oduct F eatures Key b o a r d K ey board Components 1 F uncti on K ey s P erfor m spec ial f uncti ons depending on the softwar e application being u sed . 2 E diting K ey s Includes the f ollo w ing: Insert , Home , P age Up, Delete , End, and P age Dow n. 3 Statu s L ights Indicate the status o f [...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 1–5 Produ ct F eatur es Win do ws Log o K e y Use the W indows Logo ke y in combination with other ke ys to perform certain functions av ailable in the W indo ws operating system. Refer to the “K eyboard” section to identify the W indows Logo k ey . Spec ial Mouse Func tions Most software applications[...]

1–6 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Pr oduct F eatures Serial N umber Location Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the top cov er of the computer . Keep these numbers av ailable for use when contacting customer service for assistance. Ser ial Number and Pr oduct ID Locati on[...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 2–1 2 Har dw ar e Up gr ades Serviceabil ity F eatur es The Microto wer 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 . W arning s and C autions Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read[...]

2–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Remo vin g th e Com puter Acces s P an el T o remove the computer access panel: 1. T urn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn of f any e xternal de vices. 2. Disconnect the po wer cord from the power outlet and the computer , and disconnect any external d[...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 2–3 Hard w ar e Upgr ades Remo vin g th e Fr ont B ezel T o remove the front bezel: 1. T urn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn of f any e xternal de vices. 2. Disconnect the po wer cord from the power outlet and the computer , and disconnect any external de vices. 3. Remov e [...]

2–4 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Installin g Additional M emor y The computer comes with double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2-SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). DIM Ms The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry-standard DIMMs. These memory [...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 2–5 Hard w ar e Upgr ades P opul ating D I MM Sock ets The system will automatically operate in single channel mode, dual channel Asymmetric mode, or a higher-performing dual channel Interleav ed mode, depending on ho w the DIMMs are installed. ■ The system will operate in single channel mode if the DIM[...]

2–6 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades DIMM Sock et Locations Item Description Socket Color 1 DIMM sock et XMM1, Channel A White 2 DIMM sock et XM M2 , Channel A Black 3 DIMM sock et XMM3, Channel B White 4 DIMM sock et XM M4, C hannel B Black[...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 2–7 Hard w ar e Upgr ades Installin g DI MMs Ä CAUTION: The memory module soc kets ha ve gold metal contac ts. When upgr ading the memory , it is important to use me mory modules wi th gold metal contacts t o pr ev ent cor ro sion and/or o xidati on r esulting fr om ha ving incompatible metals in co ntac[...]

2–8 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 5. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 , and 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. ✎ For maximum performance, poplulate the[...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com 2–9 Hard w ar e Upgr ades Repla c ing or Upgra ding a Driv e The computer supports up to six dri ves that may be installed in v arious configurations. This section describes the procedure for replacing or upgrading the storage dri ves. A T orx scre wdri ver is needed to replace the guide scre ws on a driv[...]

2–10 www .hp .com Hard war e Refe rence Gui de Hard w are Upgr ades Remo vin g a Driv e 1. T urn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn of f any e xternal de vices. Disconnect the po wer cord from the po wer outlet and disconnect any e xternal devices. 2. Remov e the access panel and front bezel. 3. Disconnect the po wer [...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–11 Hard w ar e Upgr ades Disconnecting the Disk ette Dri ve C ables Disconnecting the Har d Dr iv e Cables[...]

2–12 www .hp .com Hard war e Refe rence Gui de Hard w are Upgr ades 4. A latch dri ve bracke t with releas e tabs secures the driv es in the dri ve bay . Lift the release tab on the latch drive brack et 1 for the dri ve you want to remo ve , then slide the driv e from its drive bay 2 . Remo ving the Dr i ves 5. Remov e the four guide scre ws (two[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–13 Hard w ar e Upgr ades Rep la c in g a Drive Ä CAUTION: T o pre vent los s of w ork and damage to the computer o r dri ve: ■ If yo u are ins erting or remo ving a har d dri v e , shut do wn the ope rating s ys tem pr operl y , then turn off the co mputer . Do not remo ve a hard dri ve while the com[...]

2–14 www .hp .com Hard war e Refe rence Gui de Hard w are Upgr ades 2. Slide the dri ve into the dri ve bay , making sure to align the guide scre ws with the guide slots, until the driv e snaps into place. Sliding the Dr i ve s into the Dr i ve C age[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–15 Hard w ar e Upgr ades 3. Reconnect the po wer and data cabl es to the driv e as indicated in the follo wing illustrations. Reconnec ting the Optical Dr ive C ables[...]

2–16 www .hp .com Hard war e Refe rence Gui de Hard w are Upgr ades Reconnec ting the Disk ette Dri ve Cable s Reconnec ting the Hard Dr ive C ables[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–17 Hard w ar e Upgr ades 4. If installing a ne w hard driv e, connect the data cable to the system board. ✎ The replacement hard dri ve kit includes se veral data cables. Make sure to use the cable that is exactly the same as the f actory-installed cable. ✎ If your system has only one SA T A hard dr[...]

2–18 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades Remo vin g or Installing an Expansion C ard The computer has two PCI e xpansion slots that can accommodate an expansion card up to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length. The computer also has one PCI Express x1 expansion slot and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot. Expansion Slot L oc[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–19 Hard ware Upgr ades T o remove, replace, or add an e xpansion card. 1. T urn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn of f any e xternal de vices. Disconnect the power cord from the po wer outlet and disconnect any e xternal devices. 2. Remov e the access panel and lay th e com[...]

2–20 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 4. Before installing an expansion card, remo ve the e xpansion slot cov er or the existing e xpansion card. a. If you are installing an expansion card in a v a cant socket, remov e the appropriate expansion slot co ver on the back of the chassis. Pull the slot cov er straight up f[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–21 Hard ware Upgr ades b . If removing a standard PCI e xpansion card, hold the card at each end, and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the e xpansion card straight up from the socket 1 then a way from the inside of the chassis 2 to release it from the[...]

2–2 2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades c. If removing a PCI Express card, pull the retention arm on the back of the expansion sock et aw ay from the card and carefully rock the card back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket. Pull the e xpansion card straight up from the socket then a way from the i[...]

Hard war e Refe rence Gui de www .hp.com 2–2 3 Hard ware Upgr ades 6. If replacing or adding a ne w expansion card, hold the card just abov e the expansion slot on the system board then mo ve the card to ward the rear of the chassis 1 so that the bracket on the card is aligned with the open slot on the rear of the chassis. Gently press the card s[...]

2–2 4 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 8. While holding the expansion card brack et against the chassis, slide the slot cov er lock do wn to ward the e xpansion card brackets and slot cov ers 1 to secure them in place and replace the scre w 2 that secures the slot cov er lock. Sec ur ing the Expansion Car ds and Slot [...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com 2–2 5 Hard ware Upgr ades Reassemblin g t he Com puter 1. Position the chassis in the upright position. Insert the three hooks on the right side of the bezel 1 into the rectangular holes on the chassis then rotate the bezel into place 2 so that the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into the sl[...]

2–2 6 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Hard w are Upgr ades 2. Place the side access panel in the proper position on the chassis and slide it into place 1 . Ensure that the hole for the thumbscre w is aligned with the hole in the chassis and tighten the thumbscre w 2 . Replac ing the Side Acce ss P anel 3. Reconnect the po wer cable to th[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com A–1 A Spec if ica tions HP Compa q Mic roto w er Mic roto w er Dimensions Hei ght Wid th Depth (depth will inc r ease if the com puter is equipped w ith a port sec ur ity brac k et) 14. 5 in 6.8 8 in 16. 5 in 36. 8 c m 17 . 5 cm 42. 0 c m Appro ximat e W eight 2 3 .8 lb 10.8 2 kg T em perature Ran ge Oper[...]

A–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Spec ificatio ns Input V oltage 1 1 5 V 230 V P ow er Supply Oper ating V oltage R ange* Rat ed V o l tag e Ran ge Rated L ine Fr equency 90 - 1 3 2 V A C 100 -12 7 V A C 5 0 -60 Hz 180 - 2 64 V AC 200 - 2 40 V AC 50-60 Hz Pow e r O u t p u t 300 W 300 W Rated Inp ut Current (m aximum)* 8A @ 100 V A C [...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com B–1 B B at ter y R epl acemen t The battery that comes with the computer provides po wer to the real-time clock. When replacing the battery , use a battery equi v alent to the battery originally installed in the computer . The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery . ✎ The lifetime of th[...]

B–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Batter y Repla cement Ä CAUTION: St atic elec tri c ity can damage the electro nic com ponents of the computer or opti onal equipment . Befor e beginning these pr ocedures, ensur e that yo u are dis char ged of s tatic elec tri c ity by br ief ly tou ching a gr ounded metal obj ect . 1. T urn off the [...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com B–3 Battery Replacement Ty p e 2 a. T o release the battery from its holder , squeeze the metal clamp that extends abo ve one edge of the battery . When the battery pops up, lift it out 1 . b . T o insert the new battery , slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder’ s lip with the positi[...]

B–4 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Batter y Repla cement Ty p e 3 a. Pull back on the clip 1 that is holding the battery in place, and remov e the battery 2 . b . Insert the new battery and position the clip back into place. Remo ving a Co in Cell Battery (T ype 3) ✎ After the battery has been replaced, use the follo wing steps to com[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com C–1 C Sec urit y Loc k Pro visions Installin g a Securit y Loc k The security locks displayed belo w and on the follo wing page can be used to secure the Microto wer computer . ✎ A port security bracket (not sho wn) is also a v ailable. Go to www .hp .com for more information. Cable Lo ck Installing a C[...]

C–2 www .hp.com Hard ware R ef ere nce Guide Security Lock Pro visions P a dloc k I Installing a P adloc k[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com D–1 D Elec trosta ti c Disc h arge A discharge of static electricity from a f inger or other conductor may damage system boards or other sta tic-sensiti ve de vices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectanc y of the de vice. Pre v enting El ec trostatic D am age T o prev ent electrostatic damage,[...]

D–2 ww w .hp.com Hard ware R ef er ence Guide Elect rostatic Discharge ■ Use heelstraps, toestraps, or boot straps at standing workstations. W ear the straps on both feet when standing on conductiv e floors or dissipating floor mats. ■ Use conducti ve f ield service tools. ■ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com E–1 E Routine Com pu ter Care and Shipp ing Prepara tion Routine Com puter C are Follo w these suggestions to take care of the computer and monitor: ■ Operate the computer on a sturdy , le vel surf ace. Leav e a 10.2-cm (4-inch) clearance at the back of the system unit and abov e the monitor to permit t[...]

E–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Ro utine Com puter Car e and Shipping Prepar ation Opti cal Driv e Precautions Be sure to observe the follo wing guidelines while operating or cleaning the optical dri ve. Ope rat io n ■ Do not mov e the dri ve during operation. This may cause it to malfunction during reading. ■ A void exposing the[...]

Hard war e Ref er ence Guide www .hp .com E–3 Ro utine Com puter Car e and Shipping Prepar ation Shipp ing Preparation Follo w these suggestions when preparing to ship the computer: 1. Back up the hard dri ve f iles on PD discs, tape cartridges, CDs, or diskettes. Be sure that the backup media is not e xposed to electrical or magnetic impulses wh[...]

E–4 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Ro utine Com puter Car e and Shipping Prepar ation[...]

Hard w are R efer ence Guide www .hp .com Index–1 Ind e x A access panel removing 2–2 replacing 2–26 application key 1–4 audio connector 1–3 B backup files 2–9 , 2–17 battery replacement B–1 C CD-R/RW drive installing 2–9 locating 2–9 CD-ROM drive installing 2–9 locating 2–9 components front panel 1–2 keyboard 1–4 rear p[...]

Index–2 www .hp .com Hard war e Refer ence Guide Index expansion card 2–18 memory 2–4 K keyboard components 1–4 connector 1–3 L locks cable lock C–1 padlock C–2 M memory Asymetric mode 2–5 capacity 2–4 , 2–5 , 2–8 identifying sockets 2–5 installing 2–4 Interleaved mode 2–5 populating sockets 2–5 single channel mode 2?[...]