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Hardware Reference Guide
Compaq Evo Desktop Family: Desktop
Models
Document Part Number: 243850-002
January 2002
This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of
computers.
Enhanced for accessibility.

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  • Page 1 Hardware Reference Guide Compaq Evo Desktop Family: Desktop Models Document Part Number: 243850-002 January 2002 This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of computers. Enhanced for accessibility.
  • Page 2 All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Product Features Standard Configuration Features ................... 1–1 Front Panel Components....................1–2 Rear Panel Components....................1–3 Easy Access Keyboard....................1–4 Easy Access Software ..................... 1–5 Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons .............. 1–5 Locking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons........... 1–5 Easy Access Paper Icon Insert.................
  • Page 4 Contents A Specifications B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices ..........B–1 Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices............B–2 SCSI Devices ......................... B–3 Guidelines for Using SCSI Devices ................ B–3 Guidelines for Installing Optional SCSI Devices............ B–5 SCSI Controllers .....................

  • Page 5: Product Features

    Product Features Standard Configuration Features The Compaq Evo™ Desktop features may vary depending on your model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your computer, run Compaq Diagnostics for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on some models). Instructions for using these utilities are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Reference Library CD.

  • Page 6: Front Panel Components

    Product Features Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Diskette Drive Activity Light Hard Drive Activity Light Power Button Microphone Connector (optional) Diskette Eject Button Universal Serial Bus (USB (optional) CD-ROM Drive Busy Indicator Stereo Headphone Jack (optional) CD-ROM Eject Button Power On Light Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Components

    Product Features Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Power Cord Connector Parallel Port Connector Voltage Select Switch Microphone Connector Keyboard Connector Line-In Audio Mouse Connector Line-Out Audio Universal Serial Bus (USB) Serial Connector RJ-45 Connector WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power supply cord grounding plug.

  • Page 8: Easy Access Keyboard

    Product Features Easy Access Keyboard Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Ctrl Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are using. Windows Logo Key* Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with other keys to perform other functions.

  • Page 9: Easy Access Software

    Product Features Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components (Continued) Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. Holding down Ctrl and Alt while pressing Delete allows you to restart your computer. Num Lock light Indicates whether the Num Lock feature is on or off.

  • Page 10: Easy Access Paper Icon Insert

    Easy Access Button, use the Paper Insert Template document to select and print an icon that reflects the new button assignment. The Paper Insert Template.doc is installed, by default, under C:\Program files\Compaq\Easy Access Keyboard. For proper alignment, the spacing around the icons may require adjustment.

  • Page 11: Serial Number Location

    Each computer has a unique serial number which may be located on the cover top 1 or the rear panel 2 of the computer. Keep this number available for use when contacting Compaq customer service for assistance. Serial Number Location...
  • Page 12 Product Features Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 13: Hardware Upgrades

    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 Guide.
  • Page 14 Hardware Upgrades 3. Install any optional equipment. See the applicable sections of this guide or the documentation provided with the optional equipment for instructions. 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test. 6.

  • Page 15: Removing The Computer Cover

    Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Cover To remove the computer cover: 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer and any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect any external devices. CAUTION: Before removing the computer cover, ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

  • Page 16: Replacing The Computer Cover

    Hardware Upgrades Replacing the Computer Cover To replace the computer cover: 1. Hold the cover over the chassis, then rest the guide tabs located inside the cover on the diagonal ramps at the rear of the chassis. 2. Slide the cover along the ramps and into place on the chassis. 3.

  • Page 17: Removing The Front Bezel

    Hardware Upgrades Removing the Front Bezel 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3.

  • Page 18: Installing Additional Memory

    DIMMs. CAUTION: Some models support ECC memory and some support non-ECC memory. For those systems that do support ECC, Compaq does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. Doing so will...

  • Page 19: Installing Dimms

    Hardware Upgrades Installing DIMMs 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. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards.
  • Page 20 Hardware Upgrades 3. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the memory module into the socket 2. 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.

  • Page 21: Installing Or Removing An Expansion Card

    Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Remove the computer cover and locate the correct vacant slot in the computer chassis.

  • Page 22: Removing Or Installing An Expansion Card

    Hardware Upgrades Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet. 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8. 4.
  • Page 23 Hardware Upgrades Store the card in anti-static packaging. Install an expansion slot cover or new expansion card to close the open slot. If not installing a new expansion card, skip to step 11. 10. To install a new expansion card in an open slot, remove the expansion slot cover.

  • Page 24: Drive Positions

    (labeled as drive bays 1 and 2) To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in your computer, run Compaq Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup Guide for more information. Drive bay numbers are stamped on the chassis, behind the front bezel.

  • Page 25: Removing A Drive From The Drive Bay

    Hardware Upgrades Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the computer, disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and remove the computer cover. 2. Remove the front bezel. 3. Disconnect the drive power and signal cables and, if it is a CD- ROM or DVD-ROM drive, disconnect the audio connector.

  • Page 26: Installing Additional Drives

    You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in the front of the computer chassis, behind the front bezel. Some options use metric hardware. The Compaq-supplied metric screws are black.

  • Page 27: Installing A Cd-Rom, Dvd-Rom, Or Other Removable Storage Device

    Some options use metric hardware. Extra guide screws are provided on the front of the chassis, under the front bezel. The Compaq- supplied metric screws are black. 4. Install the drive in the desired drive bay by sliding it into the front of the drive cage;...

  • Page 28: Installing A Hard Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Drive Bay

    9. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay Compaq does not support mixing IDE and SCSI hard drives in the same system. If you are replacing a hard drive in bay 4 or bay 5, it should be of the same type.
  • Page 29 Hardware Upgrades 3. Lift up on the power switch bracket, then rotate down to gain access to the drive bay. Removing the Power Switch Bracket 4. Insert the hard drive into the bay from the front of the chassis. Push it in until it locks into place. Be sure that the power switch LED cables remain under the hard drive.
  • Page 30 Hardware Upgrades 5. Connect the signal 1 and power 2 cables to the hard drive. Connecting Cables 6. Connect the opposite end of the cables to the appropriate system board connector. 7. Lift the power switch bracket up and into position on the front of the chassis.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Specifications Compaq Evo Desktop (Intel Pentium 4) Dimensions 5.72 in 14.53 cm Height Width 15.25 in 38.74 cm Depth 17.90 in 45.47 cm 25 lb 11.34 kg Approximate Weight 100.0 lb 45.5 kg Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) Temperature Range Operating 50°...
  • Page 32 Specifications Compaq Evo Desktop (Intel Pentium 4) (Continued) 235 W 235 W Power Output Rated Input Current (maximum)* Heat Dissipation 1234 BTU/hr 311 kg-cal/hr Maximum 617 BTU/hr 155 kg-cal/hr Nominal *This system utilizes a full-ranging, active power factor corrected power supply to greatly reduce the input current amplitude and harmonics.
  • Page 33 Specifications Compaq Evo Desktop (Intel Pentium III/Celeron) (Continued) Power Supply 90-132 VAC 180-264 VAC Operating Voltage Range Rated Voltage Range* 100-127 VAC 200-240 VAC Rated Line Frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz 145 W Power Output 145 W Rated Input Current (maximum)* 2.5 A...
  • Page 34 Specifications Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 35: 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 (primary drive) or device 1 (secondary drive).

  • Page 36: Guidelines For Installing Ultra Ata Devices

    Install guide screws to ensure that the drive lines up correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide screws installed in the front of the computer chassis behind the front bezel. Some options use M3 metric hardware. Compaq supplied metric screws are black.

  • Page 37: Scsi Devices

    Each Wide-Ultra SCSI, Ultra-Wide SCSI, Wide Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra 320 SCSI, or Ultra 160 SCSI controller supports up to 15 SCSI devices per channel. If using multiple SCSI devices, Compaq recommends that the devices be split between Channel A and Channel B, if available, for optimum performance.
  • Page 38 For additional information about optional SCSI devices, refer to the documentation included with the device or contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. CAUTION: Do not route cables near the air intake to the power supply.

  • Page 39: Guidelines For Installing Optional Scsi Devices

    Hard Drive Installation Guide Guidelines for Installing Optional SCSI Devices If you mix Ultra ATA and SCSI hard drives in the same system, the Ultra ATA drive will be the boot drive unless the boot order is changed in the F10 Setup. When replacing a hard drive, the replacement drive should be of the same type as the drive being removed.

  • Page 40: Scsi Cables

    Ctrl+A when the Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect Utility message displays during POST. In Post Messages Disabled mode: When the Compaq logo screen displays, press any key to exit the logo screen. Immediately after exiting the logo screen, press Ctrl+A to access the SCSISelect utility.

  • Page 41: Choosing The Quiet Drive Options

    Hard Drive Installation Guide A menu displays with the following options: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination Additional Options Boot Device Options SCSI Device Configuration Advanced Configuration Options SCSI Disk Utilities Lists all SCSI devices and SCSI ID numbers For additional information about configuring POST message...
  • Page 42 Hard Drive Installation Guide To determine if your computer contains a Quiet Drive or to activate Quiet mode, complete the following steps: Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer. When the F10 = Setup message displays in the lower-right corner of the screen, press the key.

  • Page 43: Battery Replacement

    Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C (140ºF). Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replace the battery only with the Compaq spare designated for this product. CAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings.
  • Page 44 Battery Replacement 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. 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
  • Page 45 Battery Replacement b. Slide the replacement battery into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position. Type 2 a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery. b.
  • Page 46 6. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer. 7. Reset the date and time, your passwords, and any special system setups, using Compaq Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup Guide. If you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor.

  • Page 47: Security Lock Provisions

    Installing Compaq Type 1 Security Bracket (may vary by model) WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be sure to install the bracket so that sharp edges do not extend from the edges of the computer chassis.
  • Page 48 Security Lock Provisions Installing Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket (may vary by model) WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be sure to install the brac ket so that sharp edges do not extend from the edges of the computer chassis.
  • Page 49 Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock with a Compaq Type 2 Bracket (may vary by model) WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be sure to install the bracket so that sharp edges do not extend from the edges of the computer chassis.
  • Page 50 Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock (may vary by model) Installing a Kensington Cable Lock (may vary by model) Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 51: Electrostatic Discharge

    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: Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
  • Page 52 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. Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 53: Routine Computer Care And Shipping Preparation

    Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care Follow these suggestions to take care of your 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 above the monitor to permit the required airflow.

  • Page 54: Cd-Rom Drive Precautions

    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 the computer and have it checked by an authorized Compaq service provider. Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 55: Shipping Preparation

    Routine Computer Care and 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 diskettes. Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit.
  • Page 56 Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 57 Index battery hard drive replacement C–1 activity light 1–2 bezel blanks, removing 2–5 installation guidelines B–1 installing 2–16 height A–1 A–2 CD-ROM drive busy indicator 1–2 eject button 1–2 installing installing 2–15 CD-ROM drive 2–15 Components DVD-ROM drive 2–15 Keyboard 1–4 expansion card 2–9 components front panel 1–2...
  • Page 58 Index serial number location 1–7 shipping preparation F–1 removing specifications A–1 bezel blanks 2–5 stereo headphone jack 1–2 computer access panel 2–3 switch, voltage select 1–3 drive from drive bay 2–13 2–14 expansion card 2–9 Ultra ATA devices B–1 expansion slot cover 2–9 front bezel 2–5 USB 1–2 1–3...

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