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HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Ultra-Slim Desktop Model Document Part Number: 360220-003 February 2005 This guide provides detailed information on the features and use of the HP Compaq dc7100 Ultra-Slim Desktop, and includes instructions for removing and replacing internal components.
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Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for 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 shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The Ultra-Slim Desktop computer comes with features that may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run HP Diagnostics for Windows. Instructions for using these utilities are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD.
Microphone Connector Headphone Connector ✎ Any USB device (including keyboard and mouse) can be connected to any USB connector. 1–2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector (2) Power On Light Hard Drive Activity Light Dual-State Power Button www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Any USB device (including keyboard and mouse) can be connected to any USB connector. Hardware Reference Guide 8 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors (6) 9 Monitor Connector : Mouse Connector ; Keyboard Connector < Line-In Audio Connector = Line-Out Audio Connector www.hp.com Product Features 1–3...
Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination Logo Keys* with other keys to perform other functions. 9 Alt Keys Used in combination with other keys; its effect depends on the application software you are using. *Keys available in select geographic regions. 1–4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Display Help for the Windows operating system. Switch between open items. Open My Computer. Search for a file or folder. Search for computers. Minimize or restore all windows. Undo Minimize All. Open the Run dialog box. www.hp.com Product Features 1–5...
Serial Number Location Choose Tower or Desktop Configuration The Ultra-Slim Desktop computer can be used in either a tower or desktop configuration. To use it in a tower configuration, refer to “Attaching and Removing the Tower Stand” on page 2–7 information.
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CAUTION: To ensure stability and adequate airflow, help prevent Ä overheating, and ensure warranty protection, the Ultra-Slim Desktop must be used with a Tower Stand in a tower configuration. Ensure adequate airflow by keeping at least 10.2 cm (4 inches) of space on all sides of the computer clear and free of obstruction.
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Product Features 1–8 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the Hardware Reference Guide Hardware Upgrades Appendix D, “Electrostatic Discharge” enter Computer Setup to disable it. then turn off any external devices. computer, and disconnect any external devices. www.hp.com 2–1...
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(If the computer is being used in the tower configuration, remove the stand first. Refer to Tower Stand” on page 2–7 for more information.) access panel toward the rear of the computer 2, then lift it off. www.hp.com “Attaching and Removing the Hardware Reference Guide...
Refer to Removing the Tower Stand” on page 2–7 Access Panel” on page 2–1 for more information. Drive from the MultiBay” on page 2–32 www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades “Attaching and for more information.) “Removing and Replacing the “Removing a...
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Hardware Upgrades 7. Remove the MultiBay daughter card by pulling it straight up out of the computer. Removing the MultiBay Daughter Card 2–4 www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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9. Pull the lever on each side of the computer chassis up and toward Removing the Front Bezel and MultiBay Hardware Reference Guide the rear of the computer 1, and pull the front bezel and attached MultiBay forward and off the computer 2. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–5...
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MultiBay” on page 2–33 for more information. power outlet, and turn the computer on. www.hp.com “Inserting a Drive into the Hardware Reference Guide...
Attaching and Removing the Tower Stand To use the Ultra-Slim Desktop computer in the tower configuration: 1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system 2. Rotate the computer into the tower position with the MultiBay Rotating the Computer into the Tower Position...
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1. adds stability and helps to ensure proper airflow to the internal components. power outlet, and turn the computer on. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Hardware Reference Guide software, turn off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. on the front of the tower stand, then lift the computer up off the stand 2. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–9...
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Hardware Upgrades 4. Lay the computer on its side with the rubber pads on the bottom. Rotating the Computer into the Desktop Position 5. Reconnect all external devices, plug the power cord into the 2–10 power outlet, and turn the computer on.
Joint Electronic Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) Serial Presence Detect (SPD) information 256-Mbit, 512-Mbit, and 1-Gbit 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. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–11...
DIMM in the system. For example, if the system is populated with a 333-MHz DIMM and a 400-MHz DIMM, the system will run at only 333 MHz. For maximum performance improvement, install identical high-performance DIMMs. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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DIMM Socket Locations Item Hardware Reference Guide Description DIMM socket XMM3, Channel B DIMM socket XMM4, Channel B DIMM socket XMM1, Channel A www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades Socket Color Blue Black Blue 2–13...
(If the computer is being used in the tower configuration, remove the computer from the stand. Refer to Removing the Tower Stand” on page 2–7 Access Panel” on page 2–1 for more information. www.hp.com for more information. “Attaching and for more information.) “Removing and Replacing the...
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Hardware Reference Guide a. Press out on both latches 1 of the DIMM socket at the same time. This releases the module and partially pushes it out of the socket. b. Lift the module from the socket 2. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–15...
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Firmly push the module straight into the socket 2, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated. The latches will close automatically when the module is seated correctly, securing the module in the slot 3. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
A USDT serial/parallel I/O assembly, available as an option, replaces the expansion slot cover and connects directly to the system board. Hardware Reference Guide power outlet, and turn the computer on. Wireless LAN card FireWire card Modem card NIC card Graphics card www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–17...
Refer to Removing the Tower Stand” on page 2–7 Access Panel” on page 2–1 for more information). assembly straight up out of the computer 2. www.hp.com “Attaching and for more information.) “Removing and Replacing the Hardware Reference Guide...
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If the latch is not open, squeeze the sides of the latch together to release it 1. b. Open the latch 2. c. Pull the expansion card slot cover straight up out of the expansion card assembly 3. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–19...
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Pull the expansion card straight up from the socket 3. Be sure not to scrape the card against the expansion card assembly. expansion slot cover to close the open slot. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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If the latch is not open, squeeze the sides of the latch together to release it 1. b. Open the latch 2. c. Slide the expansion card firmly into the expansion card slot until it is properly seated 3. firmly into place. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–21...
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19. Use Computer Setup to enable the Smart Cover Sensor, if desired. 2–22 the computer chassis and press the assembly firmly down into place. internal cables to the system board, if needed. power outlet, and turn the computer on. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Upgrading the Hard Drive ✎ The Ultra-Slim Desktop supports only Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives; parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives are not supported. Make sure to back up the data from the old hard drive before removing it so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive.
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7. Pull the hard drive latch toward the front of the computer 1. 8. Rotate the right side of the hard drive up until it stops 2, then pull Removing the Internal Hard Drive 2–24 the drive out to the right 3. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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The screws must be transferred to the same position on the new drive. Hardware Reference Guide connector out of the socket in the hard drive. connector out of the socket in the hard drive. screws take the place of drive rails. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–25...
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19. Reconnect all external devices, plug the power cord into the 20. Use Computer Setup to enable the Smart Cover Sensor, if desired. 2–26 drive. right side of the drive down until it locks. power outlet, and turn the computer on. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Follow the instructions in the guide included with the Restore Plus! CD. When the restore process has completed, install any personal files that you backed up before replacing the hard drive. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades 2–27...
If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or other suitable protective packaging and label the package “Fragile: Handle with Care.” www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
To ensure that the computer is not on standby, turn the computer on, then shut it down. If the computer is running a preinstalled operating system supplied by HP, you can insert or remove a diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive while the computer is on, off, or on standby. Ä...
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3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the 2–30 engaged. power outlet, and turn the computer on. enter Computer Setup to disable it. then turn off any external devices. computer, and disconnect any external devices. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Removing the Tower Stand” on page 2–7 Access Panel” on page 2–1 for more information. the right side of the computer 2 until it is disengaged. power outlet, and turn the computer on. www.hp.com Hardware Upgrades “Attaching and for more information.) “Removing and Replacing the...
“Engaging and Releasing the MultiBay Security Catch” on page 2–29 for more information. the computer is in the desktop position) 1 to eject the drive 2 from the MultiBay. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
If the device does not start, ensure that the necessary device drivers are installed on the system. If they are not available, they may be downloaded, at no cost, from the HP Web site at support & drivers, select Download drivers and software, enter the...
50° to 95° F -22° to 140° F 10 to 90% 5 to 95% 10,000 ft 30,000 ft 5 Gs 20 Gs www.hp.com 315 mm 70 mm 332 mm 6.3 kg 45.5 kg 10° to 35° C -30° to 60° C °...
Do not attempt to recharge the battery. Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60° C (140º F). Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replace the battery only with the HP spare designated for this product. www.hp.com...
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Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. Replacing the Access Panel” on page 2–1 of the computer 1. www.hp.com “Removing a for more information. “Removing and for more information.
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Battery Replacement 8. Locate the battery and battery holder on the system board. 9. Move the battery catch to the right 1 and lift the battery out of the holder 2. Removing the Battery Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com...
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Rotate the right side of the power supply down until it stops. b. Slide the power supply back until it locks in place. card with the connector slot and pressing the card firmly into place. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Reset the date and time. b. Reset your passwords. c. Reset any special system setups. d. Enable the Smart Cover Sensor, if necessary. Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation CD for more information. www.hp.com Battery Replacement...
Input/Output Security Refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide and the Desktop Management Guide, both on the Documentation CD, for more information on security features available on the Ultra-Slim Desktop. Installing an Optional Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following pages can be used to secure the Ultra-Slim Desktop.
Security Provisions Universal Chassis Clamp Lock Without Security Cable 1. Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the lock. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com C–3...
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2. Screw the lock to the chassis using the screw provided. 3. Insert the plug into the lock 1 and push the button 2 in to engage C–4 the lock. Use the key provided to disengage the lock. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
With Security Cable 1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object. 2. Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the lock. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com Security Provisions C–5...
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3. Screw the lock to the chassis using the screw provided. 4. Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock 1 and push C–6 the button in to engage the lock 2. Use the key provided to disengage the lock. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm +/-10 percent resistance in the ground cords. To provide proper ground, wear the strap snug against the skin. www.hp.com D–1...
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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 with a folding static-dissipating work mat. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Never restrict the airflow into the computer by blocking any vents or air intakes. Do not place 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 or side panel removed.
■ ■ Safety If any object or liquid falls into the drive, immediately unplug the computer and have it checked by an authorized HP service provider. E–2 Turn off the computer before you do either of the following: ❏ Wipe the exterior of the computer with a soft, damp cloth as needed.
Do not use a diskette on which you have stored or plan to store data. the computer. their power sources, then from the computer. packing boxes or similar packaging with sufficient packing material to protect them. in this guide. www.hp.com Appendix A, E–3...