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HP x4000 Accessory Installation Manual

HP x4000 Accessory Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
  • Page 2 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
  • Page 3 Accessory Installation Guide HP x4000 Workstation Manufacturing Part Number: A6068-90010 Edition E0501 © Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
  • Page 4 Manual updates may be issued between editions to correct errors or document product changes. To ensure that you receive the updated or new editions, you should subscribe to the appropriate product support service. See your HP sales representative for details. First Edition: May 2001 Printing Division: Hewlett-Packard Co.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Understanding the Workstation Hardware Internal Components.........10 System Board .
  • Page 6 Contents Setting SCSI IDs for a New Hard Disk Drive ....39 Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive ......40 CD-RW or DVD.
  • Page 7 Important Safety Information CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn OFF all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the Workstation while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.
  • Page 8 WARNING If you have a modem: • Do not attempt to connect this product to the phone line during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Page 9 Additional Web Sites • contains the latest drivers and BIOS www.hp.com/workstations/support for your Workstation. • contains the online version of Working in Comfort. www.hp.com/ergo This is also preloaded on the hard disk of your HP Workstation. This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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  • Page 11: Understanding The Workstation Hardware

    Understanding the Workstation Hardware This chapter gives you a brief overview of your Workstation’s internal components, system board, and Memory Expander Card (MEC). Chapter 1 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...

  • Page 12: Internal Components

    Understanding the Workstation Hardware Internal Components Internal Components An internal view of the x4000 Workstation is shown in Figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 HP x4000 Workstation Power Supply Unit Three 5.25-inch drive shelves Main Fan (can be used for removable drives)

  • Page 13: System Board

    Understanding the Workstation Hardware System Board System Board The x4000 system board is shown in Figure 1-2. (Your system board may look slightly different.) Figure 1-2 HP x4000 Workstation System Board Internal SCSI External SCSI CPU 0 Socket MEC Connector...

  • Page 14: Memory Expander Card (Mec)

    Memory Expander Card (MEC) Memory Expander Card (MEC) The main memory for the x4000 Workstation is not located on the system board. Instead, a Memory Expander Card (MEC) plugs into the system board and contains up to eight memory modules in connectors 1A (J5) through 4B (J4).

  • Page 15: Installing Accessories

    Installing Accessories Chapter 2 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...

  • Page 16: Overview

    Check your configuration every time you install, remove, or upgrade an accessory. For instructions on how to check your configuration using the HP Setup program, refer to the Getting Started Guide that came with your x4000 Workstation, or the HP x4000 Workstation Technical Reference Guide located at www.hp.com/workstations/support...

  • Page 17: Cover And Front Bezel

    Installing Accessories Cover and Front Bezel Cover and Front Bezel Removing the Left Side Cover WARNING For your safety, never remove the Workstation cover without first disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and removing any connection to a telecommunications network. If a Power Protection Device is fitted to your Workstation, you must shut down your computer through the operating system, then remove the power cord before removing the Workstation’s cover.
  • Page 18 Installing Accessories Cover and Front Bezel Figure 2-1 Removing the Cover Chapter 2 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...

  • Page 19: Removing The Front Bezel

    Installing Accessories Cover and Front Bezel Removing the Front Bezel You only need to remove the front bezel when you are adding or removing devices in the 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch front drive bays. To remove the bezel: 1. Gently lift the four plastic tabs starting with the bottom tab and working your way to the top.

  • Page 20: Replacing The Cover And Front Bezel

    Installing Accessories Cover and Front Bezel Replacing the Cover and Front Bezel To replace the cover and front bezel: 1. Ensure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely routed. 2. If necessary, replace the front bezel: a. Align the plastic quarter rounds on the inside of the bezel with the sheet metal sockets on the right side of the chassis.

  • Page 21: Hard Disk Drive Cage

    Installing Accessories Hard Disk Drive Cage Hard Disk Drive Cage Opening the Hard Disk Drive Cage To open the cage (Figure 2-3): 1. Disconnect the SCSI cable(s) and power cable(s) from the hard disk drive(s). CAUTION Do not rotate the cage before you disconnect the cables. 2.

  • Page 22: Closing And Securing The Hard Disk Drive Cage

    Installing Accessories Hard Disk Drive Cage Figure 2-3 Hard Disk Drive Cage Screws for installing a second Step 2 hard disk drive Upper Bay Lower Bay Hard Disk Drive Cage Clip Closing and Securing the Hard Disk Drive Cage CAUTION Clear all cables from the area where the hard disk drive cage rests on the chassis beam assembly.
  • Page 23 Installing Accessories Hard Disk Drive Cage 3. If it is not already attached, connect the SCSI cable to the system board internal SCSI connector as shown in Figure 2-4. Figure 2-4 Internal SCSI Connector and Cable SCSI cable connected to internal SCSI Connector External SCSI...

  • Page 24: Chassis Beam Assembly

    Installing Accessories Chassis Beam Assembly Chassis Beam Assembly Before you can access many of the components inside your Workstation, you must remove the chassis beam assembly. Removing the Chassis Beam Assembly To remove the chassis beam assembly: 1. Open the hard disk drive cage (see page 19). 2.

  • Page 25: Installing The Chassis Beam Assembly

    Installing Accessories Chassis Beam Assembly Installing the Chassis Beam Assembly To install the chassis beam assembly: 1. Hook the chassis beam assembly to the left side of the chassis and rotate it down over the MEC and the graphics card making sure the MEC and graphics card retainer clips are centered on the cards as shown in Figure 2-6 and Figure 2-7.
  • Page 26 Installing Accessories Chassis Beam Assembly 3. If your graphics card does not have a separate graphics card retainer beam, you must secure the graphics card by engaging the Universal Retainer piece (see Figure 2-7). NOTE Not all systems use the chassis beam assembly Universal Retainer piece to hold the graphics card in place.

  • Page 27: Memory Expander Card (Mec)

    Installing Accessories Memory Expander Card (MEC) Memory Expander Card (MEC) Removing the MEC To remove the MEC: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Remove the Workstation’s cover (see page 15). 3.

  • Page 28: Installing The Mec

    Installing Accessories Memory Expander Card (MEC) Figure 2-8 Removing the MEC Installing the MEC To install the MEC: 1. Replace the MEC, making sure it is fully seated, and tighten the retaining screw. 2. Replace the chassis beam assembly (see page 23). 3.

  • Page 29: System Memory

    find out about available accessories for your Workstation, go to www.hp.com/workstations/support. Upgrading Memory The memory for the HP x4000 Workstation is located on a Memory Expander Card (shown in Figure 2-9 on page 28), which plugs into the system board.
  • Page 30 Installing Accessories System Memory Figure 2-9 x4000 Memory Expander Card (MEC) 2A (J6) 4B (J4) 1A (J5) 3B (J3) 4A (J8) 2B (J2) 3A (J7) 1B (J1) Memory Bank II consists of: Memory Bank I consists of: RIMM pair 3: 3A (J7) and 3B (J3)

  • Page 31: Installing Memory

    Installing Accessories System Memory Figure 2-10 Replacing or Upgrading Memory 1 Pair of RIMMs 2 Pairs of RIMMs CRIMM RIMM 2A RIMM 1A RIMM 1A CRIMM RIMM 2B RIMM 1B RIMM 1B P1 - edge P1 - edge Memory Bank I 3 Pairs of RIMMs 4 Pairs of RIMMs RIMM 2A...
  • Page 32 Installing Accessories System Memory 5. Rotate the hard disk drive cage to the open position (see page 19). 6. Remove the chassis beam assembly (see page 22). 7. Remove the Memory Expander Card (MEC) (see page 25). CAUTION You must remove the MEC to install RIMMs (and CRIMMs). The MEC card guides are not strong enough to bear the force of the RIMMs being inserted.
  • Page 33 Installing Accessories System Memory Figure 2-11 Inserting RIMMs and CRIMMs MEC Voltage Regulator Module (not on all MECs) Retaining Clip fully engaged 9. Replace the MEC (see page 26). 10. Replace the chassis beam assembly (see page 23). 11. Close and secure the hard disk drive cage (see page 20). 12.

  • Page 34: Graphics Card

    Installing Accessories Graphics Card Graphics Card Removing a Graphics Card NOTE Uninstall the driver for this graphics card before installing a new graphics card. To remove a graphics card: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables.

  • Page 35: Installing A Graphics Card

    Installing Accessories Graphics Card Figure 2-12 Removing the Graphics Card Retaining Screw Installing a Graphics Card To install a graphics card: 1. If you are replacing an existing card, remove the current card (see page 32). 2. Unscrew and remove the rear slot panel that corresponds AGP PRO 4X connector.
  • Page 36 Installing Accessories Graphics Card Figure 2-13 Full-Length Graphics Card Retaining Screw Full-Length Graphics Card Retaining Screw 3. Align the new card carefully and slide it into position. Press it firmly into the slot. 4. Secure your graphics card: • If your graphics card came with a separate graphics retainer beam: a.
  • Page 37 Installing Accessories Graphics Card • If your graphics card did not come with a separate graphics retainer beam, you must use the retainer clip on the chassis beam assembly to secure your graphics card. The retainer clip holds the graphics card securely in the AGP slot: a.
  • Page 38 Installing Accessories Graphics Card Figure 2-16 Graphics Card Retainer Beam and Chassis Beam Assembly Chassis Beam Assembly Graphics Card Retainer Beam 6. Close and secure the hard disk drive cage (see page 20). 7. Replace the Workstation cover (see page 18). 8.

  • Page 39: Scsi Hard Drive

    Installing Accessories SCSI Hard Drive SCSI Hard Drive CAUTION Back up your files before you install a hard disk drive. Your Workstation has on-board SCSI capability. You can connect up to two internal SCSI hard disk drives. Figure 2-17 shows the internal and external SCSI connectors on the system board.

  • Page 40: Removing A Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    Installing Accessories SCSI Hard Drive Removing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive To remove the SCSI hard disk drive: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Remove the Workstation’s cover (see page 15). 3.

  • Page 41: Setting Scsi Ids For A New Hard Disk Drive

    SCSI controller 8 - 15 Unused The SCSI ID is configured with jumpers on the SCSI hard disk drive. Refer to the information label on the hard disk drive, or the HP x4000 Technical Reference Guide at , for www.hp.com/workstations/support additional details on setting the SCSI ID.

  • Page 42: Installing A Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    Installing Accessories SCSI Hard Drive Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive Before proceeding with this section, make sure you have set the SCSI ID CAUTION for your hard disk drive (see page 39). Devices that are incorrectly configured cause the Workstation to behave unpredictably. Take care when handling the hard disk drive during installation.

  • Page 43: Cd-Rw Or Dvd

    Installing Accessories CD-RW or DVD CD-RW or DVD The CD-RW and DVD are IDE devices. The IDE system board connectors are shown in Figure 1-2 on page 11. An IDE cable is shown in Figure 2-19. Figure 2-19 IDE Data Cable Connects to system board IDE controller...

  • Page 44: Determining Ide Connections

    Installing Accessories CD-RW or DVD Determining IDE Connections The following table explains which data connectors to use when you install IDE devices. All the IDE devices are jumpered Cable Select at the factory. This means that Master and Slave configurations are determined by the device position on the IDE cable: •...

  • Page 45: Installing A Cd-Rw Or Dvd

    Installing Accessories CD-RW or DVD Figure 2-20 Removing the Old Drive Step 4 Step 3 Installing a CD-RW or DVD To install an optical device: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2.

  • Page 46: Load The Software Applications For Your Cd-Rw

    Installing Accessories CD-RW or DVD If you installed a CD-RW, you must install the software that came with NOTE the drive before you can write to the device. The CD-ROM driver is pre-loaded and is used by the CD-ROM, CD-RW, and DVD to read standard CD-ROM format media.

  • Page 47: Processor

    Installing Accessories Processor Processor The x4000 Workstation can have two processors. The processors must be identical. For their locations, see Figure 1-2 on page 11. CAUTION If you are upgrading your current processor, you must update the BIOS. The latest BIOS is located at www.hp.com/workstations/support...
  • Page 48 Installing Accessories Processor 8. Remove the two heatsink clips by pressing the release lever on the clips. Then lift off the heatsink. There is a thermal interface material between the heatsink and the processor. This may cause the processor to stick to the heatsink. Figure 2-21 Removing a Processor Step 8...

  • Page 49: Installing A Processor

    Installing Accessories Processor Installing a Processor To install a processor: 1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables. 2. Remove the Workstation’s cover (see page 15). 3. Place the Workstation on its side for better access. 4.
  • Page 50 Installing Accessories Processor 10. Connect the heatsink turbo fan power connector to the system board. The fan connectors are labeled on the system board. CPU0 CPU1 11. Replace the MEC card. 12. Replace the Chassis Beam Assembly (see page 23). 13.

  • Page 51: Updating Your Operating System

    ACPI MultiProcessor PC • if you have removed your second processor. ACPI UniProcessoor PC Windows NT To update your operating system in Windows NT, use the HP DualExpress utility which is posted at www.hp.com/workstations/support Chapter 2 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
  • Page 52 Installing Accessories Processor Chapter 2 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...
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  • Page 54 Part Number A6068-90010 Printed in U.S.A. E0501 This manual downloaded from http://www.manualowl.com...

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