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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.

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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.
  • Page 2 © 2002 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel, Pentium, Intel Inside, and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features......... . 1–1 Front Panel Components .
  • 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.

  • Page 5: 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 Power Button Diskette Eject Button CD-ROM Drive Busy Indicator CD-ROM Eject Button 1–2 Hard Drive Activity Light Microphone Connector (optional) Universal Serial Bus (USB) (optional) Stereo Headphone Jack (optional) Power On Light Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 7: Rear Panel Components

    Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components Power Cord Connector Voltage Select Switch Keyboard Connector Mouse Connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) RJ-45 Connector Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Hardware Reference Guide Parallel Port Connector Microphone Connector Line-In Audio Line-Out Audio...

  • Page 8: Easy Access Keyboard

    Product Features Easy Access Keyboard Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Ctrl Key Windows Logo Key* Alt Key Application Key* Internet Keys 1–4 Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are using. Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with other keys to perform other functions.

  • Page 9: 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 about reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons.

  • Page 10: Easy Access Paper Icon Insert

    Product Features Easy Access Paper Icon Insert The paper icon insert functions as a visual aid in identifying the programmed destination of each Easy Access Button. Whenever you reprogram an Easy Access Button, use the Paper Insert Template document to select and print an icon that reflects the new button assignment.

  • Page 11: Serial Number Location

    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 Hardware Reference Guide Product Features...
  • Page 12 Product Features 1–8 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 13: 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 4. Replace the computer cover. 5. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test. 6. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the Computer 2–2 guide or to the documentation provided with the optional equipment for instructions.

  • Page 15: Removing The Computer Cover

    Removing the Computer Cover To remove the computer cover: 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect Ä 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 2. Slide the cover along the ramps and into place on the chassis. 3. Tighten the two captive thumbscrews. Replacing the Computer Cover 2–4 inside the cover on the diagonal ramps at the rear of the chassis.

  • Page 17: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the Front Bezel 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. Pull up on the two release tabs, then rotate the front bezel away Removing the Front Bezel ✎ When replacing the front bezel, ensure that the bottom hinge points are properly placed in the chassis before rotating the front bezel back into its original position.

  • Page 18: Installing Additional Memory

    Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with Synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). DIMMs The memory sockets on the Intel 815E and 845 chipset-based system board can be populated with industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are populated with at least one preinstalled memory module.

  • Page 19: Installing Dimms

    Installing DIMMs Ä 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. Ä...
  • Page 20 Hardware Upgrades 3. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the Installing a DIMM 2–8 memory module into the socket 2. 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

    Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the 2. Remove the computer cover and locate the correct vacant slot in 3. Remove the screw securing the slot cover, then remove the Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Reference Guide computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power...

  • 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 2. Remove the computer cover. 3. If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8. 4. To remove an installed expansion card, disconnect any cables 5.
  • Page 23 7. Store the card in anti-static packaging. 8. Install an expansion slot cover or new expansion card to close the 9. If not installing a new expansion card, skip to step 11. 10. To install a new expansion card in an open slot, remove the 11.

  • Page 24: Drive Positions

    Hardware Upgrades Drive Positions 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. 2–12 One standard 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive mounted with a drive adapter in the 5.25-inch, one-third height bay...

  • Page 25: Removing A Drive From The Drive Bay

    Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then power off the 2. Remove the front bezel. 3. Disconnect the drive power and signal cables and, if it is a 4. If removing a hard drive, lift up on the power switch bracket, then 5.

  • Page 26: Installing Additional Drives

    Hardware Upgrades Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay 7. Remove the drive from the drive bay and store in anti-static Installing Additional Drives The computer supports up to five drives which may be installed in various configurations. When installing additional drives, follow these guidelines: 2–14 packaging.

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

    Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive: Installing a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other Removable Storage Device 1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the Front Bezel.” 3.

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

    Hardware Upgrades Connecting Cables Remove the appropriate bezel blank from the front bezel. See the section “Removing Bezel Blanks” for more information. 7. Replace the front bezel. 8. Replace the computer cover. 9. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inch Drive Bay ✎...
  • Page 29 3. Lift up on the power switch bracket, then rotate down to gain Removing the Power Switch Bracket 4. Insert the hard drive into the bay from the front of the chassis. ✎ 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 7. Lift the power switch bracket up and into position on the front of 8.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Compaq Evo Desktop (Intel Pentium 4) Dimensions Height Width Depth Approximate Weight Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) Temperature Range Operating Nonoperating Relative Humidity (noncondensing) Operating Nonoperating Maximum Altitude (unpressurized) Operating Nonoperating Power Supply Operating Voltage Range Rated Voltage Range* Rated Line Frequency...
  • Page 32 Specifications Compaq Evo Desktop (Intel Pentium 4) (Continued) Power Output Rated Input Current (maximum)* Heat Dissipation Maximum Nominal *This system utilizes a full-ranging, active power factor corrected power supply to greatly reduce the input current amplitude and harmonics. No input voltage select switch is required.
  • Page 33 Compaq Evo Desktop (Intel Pentium III/Celeron) (Continued) Power Supply Operating Voltage Range Rated Voltage Range* Rated Line Frequency Power Output Rated Input Current (maximum)* Heat Dissipation Maximum Nominal *This system utilizes a full-ranging, active power factor corrected power supply to greatly reduce the input current amplitude and harmonics.
  • Page 34 Specifications A–4 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 35: B 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

    Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices When installing additional Ultra ATA drives, follow these guidelines: 80-Conductor Ultra ATA Cable 1 Device 0 (master drive) connector 2 Device 1 (slave drive) connector 3 System board connector B–2 If using multiple Ultra ATA devices, Compaq recommends that the devices be split between the primary and secondary Ultra ATA channels for optimum performance.

  • Page 37: Scsi Devices

    SCSI Devices This section contains information relating to SCSI device guidelines and installation. Guidelines for Using SCSI Devices When installing and operating SCSI devices, you must follow these guidelines: Hardware Reference Guide A single Ultra SCSI controller supports up to seven SCSI devices per channel.
  • Page 38 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 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. Ä CAUTION: Do not route cables near the air intake to the power supply. Cables routed in this manner can block airflow to the power supply, causing it to overheat.

  • Page 39: Guidelines For Installing Optional Scsi Devices

    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

    Hard Drive Installation Guidelines SCSI Cables The front drive bays are available for installing or connecting mass storage SCSI devices. Using a SCSI Cable Select models ship with a multimode SCSI cable that supports Low Voltage Differential (LVD) or single-ended devices. The cable accommodates up to three SCSI devices in the front drive bay area (UATA models do not have the SCSI cable).

  • Page 41: Choosing The Quiet Drive Options

    A menu displays with the following options: ✎ For additional information about configuring POST message display status, refer to the Computer Setup Guide on the Reference Library CD. Choosing the Quiet Drive Options ✎ The Quiet Drive is an optional feature and may or may not be included on your computer.
  • Page 42 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines To determine if your computer contains a Quiet Drive or to activate Quiet mode, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start 2. When the F10 = Setup message displays in the lower-right corner ✎...

  • Page 43: Battery Replacement

    The battery that comes with your computer provides power to the real-time clock and has a minimum lifetime of about three years. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed on your computer. Your computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery.
  • Page 44 Battery Replacement Ä 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 2.
  • Page 45 Type 2 Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) Hardware Reference Guide b. Slide the replacement battery into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position. a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery.
  • Page 46 Battery Replacement Replacing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) ✎ After the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to complete this procedure. 5. Replace the computer cover or access panel. 6. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer. 7.

  • Page 47: D Security Lock Provisions

    Installing a Security Lock There are several different security locks that may be used to secure the computer. The following illustrations portray some of the available security provisions which vary by model. Because of chassis differences, the slots may be located in a different position than shown.
  • Page 48 Security Lock Provisions Installing Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket (may vary by model) Å 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 49 Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock with a Compaq Type 2 Bracket (may vary by model) Å 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) D–4 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 51: E 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: Grounding Methods There are several methods for grounding.
  • Page 52 Electrostatic Discharge 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. E–2 Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing workstations.

  • Page 53: F 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 desktop unit as this also restricts airflow. Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.

  • Page 54: Cd-Rom Drive Precautions

    Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation CD-ROM Drive Precautions Be sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning your CD-ROM drive. Operation Cleaning Safety If any object or liquid falls into the drive, immediately unplug the computer and have it checked by an authorized Compaq service provider.

  • Page 55: 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 ✎ The hard drive locks automatically when the system power is turned off. 2. Remove and store any program diskettes from the diskette drives. 3.
  • Page 56 Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation F–4 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 57 battery replacement C–1 bezel blanks, removing 2–5 CD-ROM drive busy indicator 1–2 eject button 1–2 installing 2–15 Components Keyboard 1–4 components front panel 1–2 rear panel 1–3 computer access panel, removing 2–3 computer access panel, replacing 2–4 computer care F–1 depth A–1 A–2 diskette drive...
  • Page 58 Index removing bezel blanks 2–5 computer access panel 2–3 drive from drive bay 2–13 expansion card 2–9 expansion slot cover 2–9 front bezel 2–5 SCSI controller B–5 SCSI device guidelines B–3 SCSISelect utility B–6 security lock provisions D–1 serial connector 1–3 Index–2 serial number location 1–7 shipping preparation F–1...

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