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HP Compaq d315 Hardware Reference Manual

HP Compaq d315 Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Reference Guide
Compaq D315
Document Part Number: 287935-002
July 2002
This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of
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  • Page 1 Hardware Reference Guide Compaq D315 Document Part Number: 287935-002 July 2002 This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of computers.
  • Page 2 Ä CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. Hardware Reference Guide Compaq D315 Second Edition (July 2002) Document Part Number: 287935-002...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features......... . 1–1 Front Panel Components .
  • Page 4 Contents C Battery Replacement D Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock ..........D–1 E Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage .

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Standard Configuration Features The Compaq Microtower features may vary depending on your model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your computer, run the Compaq Diagnostics for Windows utility. Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Compaq Documentation Library CD.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Components

    Product Features Front Panel Components Front Panel Components CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive Activity Light Diskette Drive Diskette Drive Activity Light Power On Light Headphone Jack (optional) 1–2 CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW Drive Eject Button Diskette Eject Button Power Button System Activity Light...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Components

    Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Power Cord connector Voltage Select Switch Mouse connector Keyboard Connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) Serial Connector (COM1) RJ-45 Connector ✎ Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model. ✎ The monitor connector on the system board is inactive if an AGP expansion card is installed in the personal computer.

  • Page 8: Easy Access Keyboard

    Product Features Easy Access Keyboard Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Function Keys Easy Access Buttons Editing Keys Status Lights Numeric Keys Arrow Keys Application Key* 1–4 Performs special functions depending on the software application being used. Provides quick access to specific Internet destinations. Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down.

  • Page 9: Customizing The Easy Access Buttons

    Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components (Continued) Windows Logo Key* Ctrl Key *Keys available in select geographic regions. Customizing the Easy Access Buttons All Easy Access Buttons can be reprogrammed to open any software application or data file on your hard drive, or any Internet address. To reprogram the Easy Access Buttons, complete the following steps: 1.

  • Page 10: Windows Logo Key

    Most software applications support the use of a mouse. The functions assigned to each mouse button depend on the software applications you are using. 1–6 Displays or hides the Start menu Displays the Desktop Minimizes all open applications Undoes Minimize All Launches My Computer Launches Find Document...

  • Page 11: Serial Number Location

    Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number which is located on the top of the microtower computer. Keep this number available for use when contacting Compaq customer service for assistance. Serial Number Location Hardware Reference Guide Product Features 1–7...
  • Page 12 Product Features 1–8 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 13: Hardware Upgrades

    Serviceability Features Your computer includes features that make it easier to upgrade and service. Installation Sequence It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment. For more information about Computer Setup, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide.

  • Page 14: Removing The Computer Access Panel

    Hardware Upgrades 1. Open the computer by removing its outside cover. See the 2. Install any optional equipment. See the applicable sections of this 3. Replace the computer access panel. 4. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test. 5.
  • Page 15 Ä CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 3. Loosen the captive thumbscrew 1 that secures the access panel to 4. Slide the access panel 2 back about 1 inch (2.5 cm), then lift it ✎...
  • Page 16 Hardware Upgrades 5. Remove the front bezel by gently prying the top section 1 of the bezel away from the chassis, then pulling the bottom section 2. Removing the Front Bezel 2–4 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 17: Installing Additional Memory

    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 industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are populated with at least one preinstalled memory module.

  • Page 18: Installing Ddr-Sdram Dimms

    Hardware Upgrades Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Ä CAUTION: Your memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading your memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other. Ä...
  • Page 19 3. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the Installing a DIMM ✎ Begin by installing a module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the numerical order of the sockets. 4.

  • Page 20: Removing Or Upgrading A Drive

    Hardware Upgrades Removing or Upgrading a Drive The computer supports up to four drives which may be installed in various configurations. This section describes the procedure for replacing or upgrading the storage drives. A Torx or Flathead screwdriver is needed to replace a drive.

  • Page 21: Locating Drive Positions

    Locating Drive Positions Drive Positions 1 Optical drive 2 Second optical drive 3 Diskette drive 4 Hard drive ✎ An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, or DVD-R/RW drive. Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades 2–9...

  • Page 22: Removing A Drive

    Hardware Upgrades Removing a Drive 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the 2. Remove the front bezel. 3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive, Disconnecting the Optical Drive Cables 2–10 computer, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the access panel.
  • Page 23 Hardware Upgrades Disconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables Disconnecting the Hard Drive Cables Hardware Reference Guide 2–11...
  • Page 24 Hardware Upgrades 4. A latch drive bracket with release tabs 1 secures the drives in the Removing a Drive 5. Remove the four screws, two from each side, from the old drive. 2–12 drive bay. Lift the release tab on the latch drive bracket for the drive you want to remove, then slide the drive from its drive bay 2.

  • Page 25: Replacing A Drive

    Replacing a Drive Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive: 1. Install the four guide screws (two on each side) that were 2. Slide the drive into the drive bay 1, making sure to align the Sliding the Drive into the Drive Cage Hardware Reference Guide If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the...
  • Page 26 Hardware Upgrades 3. Reconnect the power and data cables to the drive as indicated in Reconnecting the Optical Drive Cables Reconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables 2–14 the following illustrations. Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 27: Removing Or Installing An Expansion Card

    Reconnecting the Hard Drive Cables 4. Complete the procedure described in the “Reassembling the 5. Turn on the computer. 6. If you replaced the hard drive, insert the Compaq Restore Plus! Removing or Installing an Expansion Card A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove, replace, or add an expansion card.
  • Page 28 Hardware Upgrades 2. On the rear of the computer an expansion bracket cover secures Removing the Screw and Expansion Bracket Cover 3. Inside the computer, locate the expansion slots on the system 2–16 the expansion slots. To remove the expansion bracket cover, remove the screw from the bracket cover 1, then remove the expansion bracket cover 2.
  • Page 29 4. If removing an expansion card, hold the card at each end, Removing an Expansion Card 5. If not replacing the old expansion card with a new expansion Hardware Reference Guide and carefully rock it back and forth until the connectors pull free from the socket.
  • Page 30 Hardware Upgrades 6. If replacing or adding a new expansion card, align the edge of the Replacing or Adding an Expansion Card ✎ When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot. 7.
  • Page 31 Hardware Upgrades 8. Replace the expansion cover bracket 1 and screw 2. Replacing the Expansion Bracket Cover 9. Complete the procedure described in the “Reassembling the Computer” section of this chapter. Hardware Reference Guide 2–19...

  • Page 32: Reassembling The Computer

    Hardware Upgrades Reassembling the Computer 1. Position the chassis in the upright position. At an angle, align the Replacing the Front Bezel 2–20 top of the front bezel with the top slots of the chassis 1 so that front bezel hooks onto the chassis, then press the bottom end of the bezel to the chassis until it snaps into place 2.
  • Page 33 Hardware Upgrades 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 thumbscrew is aligned with the hole in the chassis 2 and replace the thumbscrew.
  • Page 34 Hardware Upgrades 3. Reconnect the power cable to the computer 1 and plug the cable Reconnecting the Power Cord 4. Reconnect all peripheral devices to the computer. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) ports.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Compaq Microtower Microtower Dimensions Height Width Depth Approximate Weight Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) Temperature Range Operating Nonoperating Relative Humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum Altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Heat Dissipation Maximum Typical Hardware Reference Guide Specifications 14.5 in 36.8 cm 6.88in 17.5 cm 16.5 in...
  • Page 36 Specifications Compaq Microtower (Continued) Power Supply Operating Voltage Range Rated Voltage Range Rated Line Frequency Power Output Rated Input Current (maximum) A–2 Input Voltage Switch Setting 115 V 90-132 VAC 180-264 VAC 100-127 VAC 200-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 220 W 6 A @100 VAC 3 A @ 200 VAC...

  • Page 37: B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines

    Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices Optional drives are available from Compaq in kits that include a special drive cable. The configuration of the drive employs a cable-select feature that identifies the drive as device 0 (master drive) or device 1 (slave drive).

  • Page 38: Choosing The Quiet Drive Options

    Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 80-Conductor Ultra ATA Cable Choosing the Quiet Drive Options ✎ The Quiet Drive is an optional feature and may or may not be included on your computer. B–2 80-conductor Ultra ATA cable: ❏ 18 inches maximum total length, 80-conductor cable with maximum spacing of 6 inches between Device 0 and Device 1.
  • Page 39 If this computer is equipped with a Quiet Drive or, if you choose to install a Quiet Drive, you may configure the drive to operate in Quiet mode or Performance mode (default). When idle, the Quiet Drive produces an acoustic noise level approximately 4 decibels (dB) lower than that of a standard drive.
  • Page 40 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines B–4 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 41: Battery Replacement

    The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed on your computer. Your computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery.
  • Page 42 Battery Replacement Ä CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object, such as an unpainted screw. 1.
  • Page 43 Type 2 Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) Hardware Reference Guide The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position. a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery. b.
  • Page 44 Battery Replacement Replacing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) ✎ After the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to complete this procedure. 4. Replace the computer access panel. 5. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer. 6.

  • Page 45: D Security Lock Provisions

    Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page may be used to secure the microtower computer. Installing a Kensington Cable Lock on the Compaq Microtower Hardware Reference Guide Security Lock Provisions D–1...
  • Page 46 Security Lock Provisions Installing a Padlock on the Compaq Microtower D–2 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 47: E 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 prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding.
  • Page 48 Electrostatic Discharge If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ✎ For more information on static electricity, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. E–2 Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing workstations.

  • Page 49: F Routine Computer Care And Shipping Preparation

    Never restrict the airflow into the computer by blocking the front vents or air intake. Do not place the keyboard, with the keyboard feet down, directly against the front of the desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.

  • Page 50: Cd-Rom Drive Precautions

    Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation CD-ROM Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning your CD-ROM drive. Operation Cleaning Safety If any object or liquid falls into the drive, immediately unplug the computer and have it checked by an authorized Compaq service provider.

  • Page 51: Shipping Preparation

    Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship your computer: 1. Back up the hard drive files on PD discs, tape cartridges, or ✎ The hard drive locks automatically when the system power is turned off. 2. Remove and store any program diskettes from the diskette drives. 3.
  • Page 52 Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation F–4 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 53: Index

    access panel removing 2–3 replacing 2–21 backup files 2–8 2–15 battery replacement C–1 CD-R/RW drive installation 2–8 CD-ROM drive installation 2–8 components Easy Access Keyboard 1–4 front panel 1–2 rear panel 1–3 computer access panel removing 2–2 computer care F–1 diskette drive 1–2 activity light 1–2 eject button 1–2...
  • Page 54 Index optical drives 2–9 B–2 activity light 1–2 eject button 1–2 power button 1–2 light 1–2 power cord connecting 2–22 Quiet Drive B–3 rear panel components 1–3 Index–2 removing computer access panel 2–2 drives 2–10 replacing computer access panel 2–21 drives 2–13 restoring software 2–15 security lock provisions D–1...

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