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  • Page 1: Upgrade Guide

    Upgrade Guide Online Guide Date: Autumn1997...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Online Guide

    How to Use this Online Guide Click underlined red text to go to the topic indicated. Underlined red text is text that is “linked” Topic to another topic in the guide. Click the Go Back button in the toolbar to go back to your previous place in the guide. Click the Next Page button in the toolbar to go to the next page in the guide.

  • Page 3: Notice

    Notice Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 4: Associated Documentation

    • Communications - paper book giving guidance on how to set up your communications software. • Getting Support - paper book explaining how to obtain HP support. The book also contains safety and warranty information. • Questions & Answers - paper document that answers the most commonly asked questions.

  • Page 5: Hp Centers

    PC tour, and see what documentation is available to you. • Support - solve computer problems with the support tools and services provided by HP. You can diagnose hardware problems, recover software applications that were preinstalled on your PC, access HP online support services, and run Windows 95 troubleshooting tools.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Supported HP Accessories ........
  • Page 8 Backing Up Your Files..............Removing and Replacing the Cover .

  • Page 9: Why Upgrade

    Why Upgrade?

  • Page 10: Upgrading Your Hp Pc

    Upgrading Your HP PC Your computer uses some of the latest hardware technology to achieve outstanding performance. If required, performance can be even further enhanced thanks to this computer’s upgradable design. Main Memory Main memory is the workspace of the computer. It is in this workspace that the processor stores all work in progress. You can increase the size of the computer’s workspace by adding more main memory.
  • Page 11 To find out more about installing a processor upgrade, refer to “Installing Expansion Cards” on page “Installing Storage Devices” on page “Upgrading the Processor” on page 1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading Your HP PC...

  • Page 12: Upgrading The Main Memory

    The amount of main memory your computer requires depends on the operating system and the applications you use. You will need more memory if you use memory-hungry applications (for example, image processing and desktop publishing applications) or if you run several applications at the same time.

  • Page 13: Upgrading The Video Memory

    If your computer has 1 MB of video memory on the system board, you can increase it to 2 MB. If your computer has 4 MB Memory Can I Add? of video memory on a video card, you can also increase it. Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for more information.

  • Page 14: Upgrading The Cache Memory

    Upgrading the Cache Memory How Much Cache Your computer has level-one and level-two cache. The cache level refers to the proximity of the cache to the processor. Level-one cache is integrated in the processor and operates at the same speed as the processor, for example, 200MHz. Memory Does My Level-two cache is not integrated in the processor but is located on the processor’s local bus (see Computer Have?

  • Page 15: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards How Many The number of expansion cards that your computer has depends on the particular model that you have. You can tell how Expansion Cards many cards are installed by looking at the back of your computer and counting the number of slots that are occupied. This is the number of expansion cards that are installed.

  • Page 16: Installing Storage Devices

    Installing Storage Devices How Many Storage Your computer is supplied with one hard disk drive on an internal shelf (either 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch), one 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, and one CD-ROM drive. Some models are also supplied with a tape drive. Devices Does My Computer Have? Why Add More...

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Processor

    What Is the Fastest New, faster processors are being developed all the time. Check with your HP-authorized support agent or reseller to find out what the fastest processor is that you can install in your computer.

  • Page 18: Upgrading The Bios

    You can benefit from such progress and keep your own computer up-to-date by upgrading the BIOS. How Do I Upgrade Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for further information on how to upgrade the BIOS in your computer.

  • Page 19: Installing Accessories In Your Computer

    Installing Accessories in Your Computer...

  • Page 20: Supported Hp Accessories

    5.25-inch Floppy Disk Drive Zip Drive Tape Drive Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for HP accessory part numbers. For your safety, never remove the computer’s cover without first removing the power cord and any connection to a Warning telecommunications network.

  • Page 21: Backing Up Your Files

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Backing Up Your Files Backing Up Your Files You should always make sure you have performed a backup of your files before you install components inside your Caution computer. For further information about backing up your files, refer to the online data protection center (see page...

  • Page 22: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover You need to remove the computer’s cover to install accessories or to gain access to the system configuration switches. Removing the Cover 1 Turn off the computer and display, and disconnect all power supply cords and any telecommunications cables. 2 Lift the two latches on the sides of the computer.
  • Page 23 Replacing the Cover 1 Check that you have installed all your accessories and that internal cables are properly connected and safely routed (for example, check that they will not interfere with the cover when it is replaced). 2 Check that the two latches on the sides of the cover are raised. 3 Slide the cover onto the computer, making sure that the two guides at the bottom of the cover slide into the two rails at the base of the computer.

  • Page 24: Removing The Air Flow Guide

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing the Air Flow Guide Removing the Air Flow Guide Your computer has an air flow guide to help reduce the temperature of the processor. You must remove this guide before you can access the processor, the system board switches, the battery, or any expansion cards. To remove the air flow guide, unclip it from the side of the computer after you have removed the cover.

  • Page 25: Installing Main Memory

    Installing Main Memory Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the Caution accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. Your computer is supplied with main memory.
  • Page 26 6 Repeat this procedure for each memory module you are installing. 7 Install any other accessories before replacing the airflow guide and the cover, and reconnecting the power supply cords and any telecommunications cables. 8 Turn on the display, let it warm up, and then turn on the computer. Press the at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 27 Troubleshooting If the new memory is not recognized, check that you have correctly followed the installation procedure described above. If there are any errors reported during the computer’s startup routine, press the and take any necessary action(s). If you cannot start your computer properly, remove the new memory and try starting your computer again. If the computer now starts OK, there may be a problem with the new memory.

  • Page 28: Installing Video Memory

    1 MB of video memory on the system board, which can be increased to 2 MB (using an upgrade module available from your HP-authorized support agent or reseller), • 4 MB of video memory on a Matrox MGA Millennium card. Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for information about upgrading this memory. 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer...

  • Page 29: Installing Video Memory On The System Board

    Installing Video Memory on the System Board 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to 2 Remove the airflow guide to improve access to the system board (refer to 3 Align the video memory module directly over the socket, making sure that the tapered end of the module is facing the top of the computer.
  • Page 30 Removing Video If you need to remove a video memory module, a special tool (part number 5041-2553, available from your HP-authorized support agent or reseller) is required. Insert this tool into the notched ends of the module and lever the module out.

  • Page 31: Installing Video Memory On The Mga Millennium Card

    Installing Video Memory on the MGA Millennium Card 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to connector from the back of the video card. 2 Remove the airflow guide to improve access to the backplane (refer to 3 Carefully remove the MGA Millennium card (refer to steps 3, 4 and 5 of 4 Install the memory module on the card.
  • Page 32 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Video Memory 8 Once your computer is up and running, use the Display icon in the Windows 95 Control Panel to change the video resolution and the number of colors displayed. Troubleshooting If the new memory is not recognized, check that you have correctly followed the installation procedure described above.

  • Page 33: Installing Cache Memory

    Installing Cache Memory Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the Caution accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care. Your computer is probably supplied with at least 256 KB of level-two cache in a module on the system board.
  • Page 34 Hold the module straight with both hands, and firmly push it into position. 4 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables. 5 Turn on the display, let it warm up, and then turn on the computer. Press the at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 35: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing Expansion Cards Your computer has six expansion card slots. These slots allow you to install expansion cards as follows: • Slot 1 (next to the system board) can be used for a short 16-bit ISA or a 32-bit PCI board (16 cm/6.3-inch maximum length).

  • Page 36: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an Expansion Card Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the Caution accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag.
  • Page 37 6 Ensure that the card’s connector engages completely with the slot’s connector and does not touch components on other cards. 7 Secure the card by replacing the slot cover screw. If you loosened the screws on adjacent slots, remember to tighten them.

  • Page 38: Installing A Network Card

    This section contains additional expansion card information describing how to install a “10BaseT” type of network card such as the one supplied in the HP network kit. Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the Caution accessory.
  • Page 39 Turning On the 4 Turn on the display and computer. Shortly after Windows 95 starts, the New Hardware Found - PCI Ethernet Controller dialog box appears. Computer If Windows 95 finds the driver for the network card in its list of pre-loaded drivers, Windows 95 loads the driver. If this is the case, go to step 5.
  • Page 40 Network Settings 5 In the Network Identification dialog box, enter a Computer name and a Workgroup. The computer name must be a unique name within a workgroup. The workgroup name does not have to be unique (that is, you can choose to join an existing workgroup). Also, you can optionally enter some free-format text in the Computer Description field.

  • Page 41: Removing An Expansion Card

    Removing an Expansion Card You might need to remove an expansion card to install a component on it, or to improve access to components on the system board. Removing a Card 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to 2 Remove the airflow guide to improve access to the backplane (refer to 3 Unscrew and remove the screw securing the card.
  • Page 42 6 Install any new accessories. 7 Replace the expansion card if necessary (refer to steps 5, 6, and 7 of do not replace the card, remember to replace the slot cover. 8 Replace the airflow guide and the cover. Reconnect the power cords and any telecommunications cables. Turn on the display and computer.

  • Page 43: Installing Storage Devices

    Note that some models also have a tape drive installed, leaving one front-access shelf available for a new drive. Disk drives ordered from HP are supplied with mounting rails. If you order your drive from another supplier, you Note should use the drive mounting rails supplied with your computer.
  • Page 44 You may install a non-IDE storage device, but this requires an expansion card and driver software. Contact your Note HP-authorized support agent or reseller for information. If you install a hard disk drive and connect it to the same cable to which the CD-ROM drive is connected, the hard disk drive must be connected to the middle connector, not the end connector.
  • Page 45 There are two different types of power connectors: Some of the power connectors will be already connected to devices. If you install a device that requires a different connector, the connector converter should be supplied with the device. 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Power Connectors for Hard Disk Drives, Tape Drives,...

  • Page 46: Installing An Additional 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive

    Installing an Additional 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive Refer to the drive’s manual(s) to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow. If your new hard disk drive already has a mounting tray attached, you must remove it before you can install the drive Note in your computer.
  • Page 47 6 Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drive, if you have not done so already. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only. Use the end connector on the hard disk drive data cable. Refer to page 44 for an illustration of the cables and connectors.
  • Page 48 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Troubleshooting If the new drive is not recognized, you may need to run the Setup program: restart the computer and press the key while F2=Setup is displayed. If the new drive is still not recognized, check that you have correctly followed the installation procedure described above.

  • Page 49: Installing A 5.25-Inch Hard Disk Drive In The Bottom Shelf

    Installing a 5.25-inch Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf Refer to the drive’s manual(s) to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow. Installing the Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to 2 Remove the power supply as follows: a At the rear of the computer, remove the four screws that secure the power supply in place.
  • Page 50 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 3 Secure the disk drive to the tray using the four screws provided with the drive. Ensure that the drive connectors face the right way. 4 With the tray facing upward, carefully insert the drive into the computer and slide it into place.
  • Page 51 5 Secure the drive to the box using the two screws provided with the drive. One screw must be inserted in each side. Using screws other than those provided may cause damage to the device. 6 Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the drive. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only. Refer to “System Board Connectors”...

  • Page 52: Installing A Floppy Disk Drive, Zip Drive, Or Tape Drive

    Installing a Floppy Disk Drive, Zip Drive, or Tape Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to 2 Remove the small cover plate on the shelf by unsnapping it first from the right side, and then pulling it out. 3 Check that the mounting rails are attached to the device. If there are no mounting rails attached, use two of the rails supplied with your computer.
  • Page 53 Step 5 7 To allow access to the device, remove the relevant shelf cover plate (from the cover) by unclipping and pulling it from the left, and then unhinging its right side. Store it in a safe place. 8 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables.
  • Page 54 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 9 Turn on the display, let it warm up, and then turn on the computer. Press the key while F2=Setup is displayed at the bottom of the screen. This displays a summary screen showing the computer’s configuration details. Check that the new drive is recognized.

  • Page 55: Installing A Processor Upgrade

    Installing a Processor Upgrade You may be able to install a processor upgrade in your computer. Contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller for more details about the availability of processor upgrades for your computer. Removing the Old 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to...
  • Page 56 The following diagram shows the position on the system board of the switch block that configures the computer for the new processor. If you are in any doubt as to whether you should change switch settings or not, contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller.
  • Page 57 Use switches 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8 to set the processor speed. Switches 5, 6, 9 and 10 are used to set other aspects of the computer’s configuration. Switch Open Closed Closed Open Closed Open Closed Closed Open Closed Closed Closed...
  • Page 58 Completing the 1 Install any other accessories before replacing the airflow guide and the cover, and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables. Installation 2 Turn on the display and computer. The computer should recognize the new processor. Troubleshooting If the new processor is not recognized, the startup routine will stop shortly after you turn on the computer.

  • Page 59: Changing The Battery

    Nevertheless, in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from where you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your computer, or to HP so that they can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
  • Page 60 Ensure that the clip holds the battery firmly in place. Installing an You can also install an external battery (HP part number 1420-0513). You can order the battery from your local External Battery HP-authorized support agent or reseller. Install the external battery as follows: 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index accessories location supported air flow guide backing up files software BIOS, upgrading cache memory installing changing the battery cover removing replacing expansion card installing Plug and Play removing files, backing up floppy disk drive installing hard disk drive installing hardware problems battery IDE drive...
  • Page 62 Index tape drive installing VESA connector video memory module installing zip drive installing...

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