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HP Deskpro 300 Hardware Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 2 Deskpro Workstation 300 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 3 Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. Except for use in connection with the accompanying Compaq product, no part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. COMPAQ, the Compaq logo, and Deskpro Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Window 2000 Professional are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Rear Panel Components ... 1-3 I/O Panel Components ... 1-4 System Board Components ... 1-5 Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration ... 1-6 Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration ... 1-9 Keyboard ... 1-12 Easy Access Software... 1-13 Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons ...
  • Page 5 Installing and Removing an Expansion Board ... 2-19 Identifying the PCI and AGP Expansion Sockets ... 2-19 Installing an Expansion Board... 2-20 Removing an Expansion Board ... 2-21 appendix A Specifications appendix B Hard Drive Installation Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices ...B-1 Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA IDE Devices ...B-2 SCSI Devices...B-2 Guidelines for Using SCSI Devices...B-2...

  • Page 6: Product Features

    EATURES The Compaq Deskpro™ Workstation 300 is a minitower system that can be easily converted to a desktop. Features may vary depending on your model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run Compaq Diagnostics for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on some models).

  • Page 7: Front Panel Components

    Front Panel Components 1-2 Product Features Front panel components CD-ROM eject button CD-ROM drive activity light CD-ROM headphone jack CD-ROM volume Diskette drive activity light Diskette eject button Power button Power-on light Hard drive activity light...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Components

    Rear Panel Components Power cord connector Voltage select switch Parallel connector Mouse connector Keyboard connector Serial connector (Serial A) Four universal serial bus (USB) connectors *Your workstation has integrated audio with premium internal speaker and digital speaker support. Digital speakers must be Sound Blaster PCI 128 compatible. An adapter is required.

  • Page 9: I/O Panel Components

    I/O Panel Components 1-4 Product Features I/O panel components Heatsink Parallel connector Mouse connector Keyboard connector Serial connector (Serial B) Serial connector (Serial A) Four universal serial bus (USB) connectors Microphone connector Headphone/Line out connector* Line-in audio connector *Your workstation has integrated audio with premium internal speaker and digital speaker support.

  • Page 10: System Board Components

    System Board Components Secondary IDE connector Power switch and LED connector Primary IDE connector Power button LED CMOS reset button Diskette drive connector PS-ON / 5V-AUX LED Battery Speaker connector 3.3V-AUX LED System ROM < Password enabler jumper System board components SOS connector >...

  • Page 11: Changing From A Minitower To A Desktop Configuration

    Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 1-6 Product Features To change from a minitower to a desktop configuration: Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet then disconnect the network cable and any external devices from the system.
  • Page 12 To prevent damage to the drive bezel, push the drive from the rear for removal from the front of the drive bay. After placing the workstation in the desktop position, gently slide the drives back into the bay.
  • Page 13 “Removing the Bezel Blank” in Chapter 2, and reposition the subpanel blank in the proper orientation for the desktop configuration. CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the front bezel. Pulling the subpanel away at an angle could damage the pins that align it within the front bezel.

  • Page 14: Changing From A Desktop To A Minitower Configuration

    Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration To change from a desktop to a minitower configuration: Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet then disconnect the network cable and any external devices from the system.
  • Page 15 1-10 Product Features After placing the workstation in the minitower position, gently slide the drives back into the bay. Installing the drives CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force when installing the drives may damage the drives. Always place the 3.5-inch, high-density diskette drive in the third bay from the top (bay 3) in the minitower configuration for proper clearance within the chassis.
  • Page 16 Changing from a desktop to a minitower configuration When converting from a desktop to a minitower orientation, use the replacement subpanel that is shipped with your workstation to ensure that the Compaq logo is properly oriented.

  • Page 17: Keyboard

    Keyboard Component Ctrl key Windows Logo key* Alt key Application key* Easy Access keys Editing keys Num Lock light Caps Lock light Scroll Lock light *Keys available in select geographic regions. 1-12 Product Features Your workstation ships with an Easy Access Keyboard. The following figure identifies the location of keyboard lights and special function keys.

  • Page 18: Easy Access Software

    Web site (URL). Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons The Easy Access Keyboard icon is located on the Windows desktop Status bar. Refer to the Readme-user.txt file for instructions on reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons.

  • Page 19: Windows Logo Key

    Windows Logo Key Special Mouse Functions Serial Number Location 1-14 Product Features Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Windows logo key + F1 Windows logo key + Tab Windows logo key + E Windows logo key + F...

  • Page 20: Hardware Upgrades

    chapter ARDWARE PGRADES This chapter explains how to remove the workstation access panel and the front bezel. It also explains how to install the following hardware: Memory Drives Expansion boards Compaq recommends that you finish the setup procedures for the preinstalled software before you install any optional hardware or third-party devices that were not included with your workstation.

  • Page 21: Installation Sequence

    Installation Sequence 2-2 Hardware Upgrades Follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment. Before you begin, observe the following precautions: WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching them. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.

  • Page 22: Removing The Workstation Access Panel

    Removing the Workstation Access Panel To remove the workstation access panel: Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. To remove the workstation access panel, loosen the two thumbscrews as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 23: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the Front Bezel 2-4 Hardware Upgrades To remove the front bezel: Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the Workstation Access Panel”...

  • Page 24: Installing Additional Memory

    Installing Additional Memory The Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 supports Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) Direct Rambus inline memory modules (RIMMs). Additional RIMMs are available to upgrade the memory. A maximum of 32 count Direct RDRAM devices is supported on each Direct Rambus memory channel.

  • Page 25: Guidelines For Rimm Installation

    Guidelines for RIMM Installation 2-6 Hardware Upgrades Follow the guidelines listed below when installing RIMMs: RIMMs must be installed correctly. Be sure to match the two key sockets on the RIMM with the tabs on the RIMM socket. Push the RIMM down into the RIMM socket, ensuring that it is fully inserted and properly seated and that the retaining arms are locked in place.

  • Page 26: Installing Rimms

    Installing RIMMs When installing RIMMs, you must use the configurations in the following table. Possible Configuration WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury when replacing or removing RIMMs, allow the module being removed from the RIMM socket sufficient time to cool. RIMM temperatures can reach 212°F (100°C).

  • Page 27: Removing Rimms

    Removing RIMMs 2-8 Hardware Upgrades To install a memory module: Turn off the workstation and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. On a power-managed system, the power cord must be disconnected from the grounded AC outlet. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the RIMM sockets.

  • Page 28: Installing Additional Drives

    Installing Additional Drives Drive Bay Components Minitower Drive Bay Positions This section provides a description of the drive bay components. It alos provides instructions for removing a bezel blank and how to install or remove a drive. Your workstation supports up to five drive bays. Drive bays through are located on the front of the workstation.

  • Page 29: Desktop Drive Bay Positions

    Desktop Drive Bay Positions 2-10 Hardware Upgrades Identifying desktop drive bay components Bay 5—3.5-inch, one-third height bay for hard drive Bay 4—3.5-inch, one-third height bay for hard drive Bay 3—3.5-inch, high-density diskette drive mounted in the 5.25-inch, one-third height bay Bay 1—5.25-inch, half-height bay for optional drive...

  • Page 30: Preparing For Drive Installation

    Preparing for Drive Installation Remove the drive bezel blank before installing any removable media storage device, such as a tape drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive, or diskette drive, in these bay locations. Removing the Bezel Blank To remove the bezel blank: Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices.

  • Page 31: Installing A Drive

    2-12 Hardware Upgrades When replacing the subpanel, ensure that the aligning pins are properly oriented. When converting from a minitower to a desktop orientation, use the replacement subpanel that is shipped with your workstation to ensure that the Compaq logo is properly oriented.
  • Page 32 To install a hard drive into a 3.5-inch bay, see the following two illustrations. Installing a hard drive into a 3.5-inch hard drive bay Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13...
  • Page 33 2-14 Hardware Upgrades Connecting the signal cable and power cable Connect the opposite end of the cables to the appropriate system board connectors. To locate the appropriate drive connectors, see “System Board Components” in Chapter 1. Reassemble the workstation.

  • Page 34: Installing A Hard Drive Into A 5.25-Inch Drive Bay

    Installing a Hard Drive into a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay To install a 3.5-inch hard drive into a half-height, 5.25-inch drive bay, the drive must be housed in an adapter. To install the drive and adapter: Turn off the workstation and any external drives. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet.

  • Page 35: Removing A Drive

    Removing a Drive 2-16 Hardware Upgrades Connecting the signal and power cables Connect the opposite end of the cables to the appropriate system board connectors. To locate the appropriate drive connectors, see “System Board Components” in Chapter 1. Reassemble the workstation. Compaq does not support mixing Ultra ATA and SCSI hard drives in the same system.
  • Page 36 5. Release the drivelock. If the drive is in the minitower position, slide the drivelock to unlock the drive in the drive bay. Releasing the drives with the drivelock Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17...
  • Page 37 2-18 Hardware Upgrades If the drive is in the desktop position, press the drivelock button to unlock the drive. Releasing the drives with the drivelock button While releasing the drivelock, push from the back of the drives until the drive casing can be grasped from the front of the workstation.

  • Page 38: Installing And Removing An Expansion Board

    Installing and Removing an Expansion Board Identifying the PCI and AGP Expansion Sockets This section provides instructions for installing and removing PCI and AGP expansion boards. For product documentation related to your graphics controller, refer to the Workstation Reference Library CD included with your workstation.

  • Page 39: Installing An Expansion Board

    Installing an Expansion Board 2-20 Hardware Upgrades To install an expansion board: Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. Remove the workstation access panel and locate the correct vacant slot in the workstation chassis. Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove the slot cover, as illustrated.

  • Page 40: Removing An Expansion Board

    Slide the expansion board into the expansion socket and press the board firmly into place. When installing an expansion board, press firmly on the board so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion board socket. If installing an AGP expansion board, the board must have an ATX bracket.

  • Page 41: Appendix A Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 Component Minitower Dimensions Height Width Depth Desktop Dimensions Height Width Depth Approximate Weight Power Supply Operating Voltage Range Rated Voltage Range Rated Line Frequency Temperature Operating Shipping Humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum Altitude (unpressurized)

  • Page 42: Appendix B Hard Drive Installation

    Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices appendix RIVE NSTALLATION Select models of the Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 have an internal IDE Ultra ATA hard drive preinstalled. The configuration of the drives employs a cable-select feature that identifies the drives as device 0 (primary drive) or device 1 (secondary drive).

  • Page 43: Guidelines For Installing Ultra Ata Ide Devices

    Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA IDE Devices SCSI Devices Guidelines for Using SCSI Devices B-2 Hard Drive Installation When installing additional IDE drives, follow these guidelines: For optimal performance, connect hard drives to the primary controller. Connect expansion devices, such as IDE CD-ROM drives, tape drives, and diskette drives, to the secondary controller.
  • Page 44 Each SCSI controller requires a unique SCSI ID (0-7 or 8-15) for each SCSI device installed. The controller identifies a SCSI device by its SCSI ID number rather than by its location. Moving a SCSI device from one position to another on the SCSI chain does not affect communication between the controller and the device.
  • Page 45 B-4 Hard Drive Installation Turn on all external SCSI devices before turning on the power to the computer. This enables the SCSI controller to recognize the external devices. All SCSI hard drives must be either internal or external, but never both.

  • Page 46: Guidelines For Installing Scsi Devices

    Guidelines for Installing SCSI Devices SCSI Cables Using a SCSI Cable Compaq does not support mixing Ultra ATA and SCSI hard drives in the same system. On a Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 for which you are replacing a hard drive in bay 4 or 5, the replacement drive should be the same type as the drive being removed.

  • Page 47: Using Scsiselect With Scsi Devices

    Using SCSISelect with SCSI Devices B-6 Hard Drive Installation The cable that shipped with your workstation may look different than the one illustrated (a five-device cable). If you are installing a narrow SCSI device, you will need to attach a 68-pin to 50-pin SCSI adapter. For additional information about installing optional SCSI devices, refer to the documentation included with the device option kit, or contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

  • Page 48: Appendix C Battery Replacement

    Procedure for Replacing the Battery appendix ATTERY EPLACEMENT The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real- time clock and has a lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use an equivalent 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. WARNING: Your computer contains an internal lithium manganese dioxide, vanadium pentoxide, or alkaline battery or battery pack.
  • Page 49 C-2 Battery Replacement To replace the battery: Shut down the operating system properly, turn off the computer and any external devices, disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, and remove the computer cover or access panel. It may be necessary to remove an expansion card to gain access to the battery.
  • Page 50 Lift the battery out of its holder. Removing the Coin Cell Battery Slide the replacement battery into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position. Replace any expansion boards you removed. Replace the computer cover or access panel. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer.

  • Page 51: Appendix D Security Lock Provisions

    Installing a Cable Lock appendix ECURITY The cable lock is an optional device used to help secure the workstation. Because of differences between chassis, the slot may be located in a different position than shown. Securing the workstation Separate the pieces of the security bracket by bending the metal where the three pieces join.

  • Page 52: Appendix E Electrostatic Discharge

    Preventing Electrostatic Damage appendix LECTROSTATIC 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. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.

  • Page 53: Grounding Methods

    Grounding Methods E-2 Electrostatic Discharge Several methods for grounding are available. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: 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.

  • Page 54: 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 unit that is in a desktop configuration because this also restricts airflow.

  • Page 55: Cd-Rom Drive Precautions

    CD-ROM Drive Precautions Operation Cleaning Safety F-2 Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning your CD-ROM drive. Do not move the drive during operation. This may cause it to malfunction during reading. Avoid exposing the drive to sudden changes in temperature, because condensation may form inside the unit.

  • Page 56: Shipping Preparation

    Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship your computer: Back up the hard drive files onto 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. The hard drive locks automatically when the system power is turned off.

  • Page 57: Index

    1-8, 1-11, 2-11 CD-ROM features, 1-2 configuration CRIMMs, 2-7 desktop, 1-6 minitower, 1-9 RIMM guidelines, 2-6 CRIMMs, 2-6 desktop configuration, 1-6 drivelock, 1-9 drives bay components, 2-9 desktop position, 2-10 installing optional 3.5-inch, 2- installing optional, guidelines, minitower position, 2-9...
  • Page 58 network interface card (NIC) connector, 1-3 optional drives routing cables, B-4 SCSI adapters, B-6 parallel connector, 1-3, 1-4 power cord connector, 1-3 power-on light, 1-2 removing expansion board, 2-19 hard drive, 2-16 workstation access panel, 2-3 RIMMs (RAMBUS Inline Memory Modules) configuration, 2-7 CRIMMs, 2-6...

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