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Compaq Evo Workstation w4000 - Convertible Minitower Hardware Reference Manual

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Hardware Reference Guide
Evo Workstation W4000
Convertible Minitower Models
Document Part Number: 244947-001
September 2001
This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of
computers.

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  • Page 1 Hardware Reference Guide Evo Workstation W4000 Convertible Minitower Models Document Part Number: 244947-001 September 2001 This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of computers.
  • Page 2 © 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq, the Compaq logo, Armada, Deskpro Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Evo is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and other countries. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features......... . 1–1 Front Panel Components .
  • Page 4 Contents Installing Additional Drives ..........2–14 Installing a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or other Removable Storage Device.
  • Page 5 Contents F Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care..........F–1 CD-ROM Drive Precautions .

  • Page 6: Product Features

    Product Features Standard Configuration Features The Compaq Evo™ Workstation W4000 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 computer, run Compaq Diagnostics for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on some models).

  • Page 7: Front Panel Components

    Product Features Front Panel Components Front Panel Components Diskette Drive Activity Light Diskette Eject Button Dual-State Power Button Hard Drive Activity Light Power-On Light Optional Headphone Connector CD-ROM Eject Button Optional USB Connector CD-ROM Drive Busy Indicator Optional Microphone Connector 1–2 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel Components

    Product Features Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components* Power Cord Connector Parallel Connector Voltage Select Switch Monitor Connector Mouse Connector Headphone/Line-out Connector Keyboard Connector Line-in Audio Connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) Microphone Connector Connector Serial Connector (COM1) Serial Connector (COM2) Ethernet RJ-45 Connector *Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.

  • Page 9: Using The Keyboard

    Product Features Using the Keyboard Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components Used in combination with another key; its effect Ctrl 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 10: Windows Logo Key

    Product Features Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components (Continued) Num Lock light Indicates whether the Num Lock feature is on or off. Caps Lock light Indicates whether the Caps Lock feature is on or off. Scroll Lock light Indicates whether the Scroll Lock feature is on or off.

  • Page 11: Serial Number Location

    Each computer has a unique serial number which is located on the access panel 1 or on the rear of the unit 2 . Keep this number available for use when contacting Compaq customer service for assistance. Serial Number Location Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 1.
  • Page 12 Product Features 5. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press the long (green) drivelock 2 as shown. Activating the Drivelocks (Shown from the Rear of the Chassis) 6. While pressing the drivelock, pull the drives out of the drive bay. 7.
  • Page 13 Product Features Installing a Drive in the Desktop Configuration 8. Gently slide the drive into the bay. When the drive is properly inserted, the drivelock will secure it. Ä CAUTION: The use of unnecessary force may result in damage to the drives.

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

    Product Features Ä 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. Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration 12.
  • Page 15 Product Features 4. Disconnect all power and data cables from the drives in the 5.25-inch drive bays. 5. To release the drives from the 5.25-inch drive bay, press the short yellow drivelock 1 as shown. Activating the Drivelocks (Shown from the Rear of the Chassis) 6.
  • Page 16 Product Features 7. Before you install each drive into the chassis, turn it so that it is in the same orientation as the internal 3.5-inch drive. The bottom of the drive should be parallel to the yellow drivelock. ✎ The diskette drive should always be placed in the bay nearest the internal 3.5-inch drives in the minitower configuration for proper clearance within the chassis.
  • Page 17 Product Features 10. Remove the subpanel as described in the section “Removing Bezel Blanks” and reposition it with the bezel blanks in the proper orientation for the minitower configuration. Ä CAUTION: Hold the subpanel straight when you pull it away from the front bezel.

  • Page 18: Hardware Upgrades

    Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment. 1. If your computer includes the Smart Cover Lock feature and you have set the lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.

  • Page 19: Smart Cover Lock

    Hardware Upgrades 4. Install any optional equipment. See the applicable sections of this guide or refer to the documentation provided with the optional equipment for instructions. 5. Replace the computer cover. 6. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test. 7.
  • Page 20 Hardware Upgrades Ä CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from Compaq. Be prepared; order this key before you need one. To obtain a FailSafe Key: Contact your authorized Compaq reseller or service provider. Refer to the Compaq Web site for ordering (http://www.compaq.com)

  • Page 21: Removing The Computer Access Panel

    Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel Before removing the access panel, lay the computer down on its large base for greater stability. 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, see the previous section on Smart Cover Lock or use Computer Setup to unlock it. 2.

  • Page 22: Removing The Front Bezel

    Hardware Upgrades Removing the Front Bezel 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. 2. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

  • Page 23: Removing Bezel Blanks

    Hardware Upgrades Removing Bezel Blanks 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. 2. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

  • Page 24: System Board

    Ä 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 cause the system to blink the NUMLOCK LED on the keyboard continuously and, if a speaker is installed in the system, there will be a short beep followed by 2 long beeps.

  • Page 25: Memory Module Installation

    Hardware Upgrades Memory Module Installation 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 26 Hardware Upgrades 4. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1 , and insert the memory module into the socket 2 . Installing a DIMM 5. Begin by installing a module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the numerical order of the sockets.

  • Page 27: Installing Or Removing An Expansion Card

    Hardware Upgrades Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Your computer contains expansion slots that can be used to upgrade or add components to your computer. Removing an Expansion Slot Cover 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock.

  • Page 28: Removing Or Installing An Expansion Card

    Hardware Upgrades Removing or Installing an Expansion Card 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock. 2. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
  • Page 29 Hardware Upgrades Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ✎ When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot. 13. Replace the screw at the side of the expansion slot. 14.

  • Page 30: Drive Positions

    3 Two internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for hard drives (labeled as drive bays 4 and 5) 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. ✎...

  • Page 31: 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 32 ✎ 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 2 ;...

  • Page 33: Installing A 3.5-Inch Drive Into A 5.25-Inch Drive Bay

    Hardware Upgrades 5. Connect the drive power 1 and signal 2 cables and, if it is a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive and if analog audio is preferred to digital audio, connect the audio cable 3 . The other end of the audio cable 3 should be connected to the embedded audio connector on the system board.
  • Page 34 Hardware Upgrades 5. Insert the drive into the adapter 2 so that the guide screw aligns in the slot, and then attach with two retaining screws. 6. Snap on the brace 1 , and attach the drive bezel 3 to the front of the adapter.
  • Page 35 Hardware Upgrades 7. Install two guide screws on each side of the adapter 1 . 8. Install the adapter in the desired drive bay 2 by sliding it into the front of the drive cage; the drivelock automatically secures the adapter when it snaps into place.

  • Page 36: Installing A Hard Drive Into A 3.5-Inch Drive Bay

    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 37 Hardware Upgrades 4. Install two guide screws on each side of the drive 1 . 5. Install a hard drive into the 3.5-inch bay, refer to the following illustration. Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay 6. Connect the power cable 1 and signal cable 2 to the hard drive. Connecting the Signal Cable and Power Cable 2–20 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 38: Removing A Drive From The Drive Bay

    Hardware Upgrades 7. Connect the opposite end of the cables to the appropriate system board connector. 8. Replace the computer access panel. 9. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. See the section “Installation Sequence” for more information. Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay 1.
  • Page 39 Hardware Upgrades 5. Press drivelock mechanisms ( 1 or 2 ) to unlock the drive in the drive bay. Drivelock 1 Secures the 5.25-Inch Drives in the Desktop and 2 Secures All Drives in the Minitower (Shown from the Rear of the Chassis) 2–22 Hardware Reference Guide...
  • Page 40 Hardware Upgrades 6. While pressing the drivelock, pull the drive out of the drive bay. Removing a Drive from the 5.25-Inch Drive Bay 7. Remove the drive from the drive bay and store in anti-static packaging. Hardware Reference Guide 2–23...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Specifications Compaq Evo Workstation W4000 Dimensions Height 17.65 in 44.83 cm Width 6.60 in 16.76 cm Depth 17.61 in 44.73 cm Approximate Weight 26.0 lb 12.0 kg Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) 100.0 lb 45.5 kg Temperature Range Operating 50° to 95°F 10°...

  • Page 42: System Board

    Specifications System Board System board components PCI sockets Diskette drive connector Headphone/microphone connector Ultra ATA connectors AGP graphics socket CMOS reset button Processor power connector Smart Cover sensor Embedded voltage regulator module Front USB connector (VRM) Processor socket Password enabler jumper System fan connectors Internal speaker connector DIMM sockets...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 46 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.

  • Page 47: Guidelines For Installing Optional Scsi Devices

    Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 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 48: Scsi Cables

    Ctrl 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 to access the SCSISelect Ctr l utility.

  • Page 49: Choosing The Quiet Drive Options

    Hard Drive Installation Guidelines 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...
  • Page 50 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 > Shut Down > Restart the Computer. 2.

  • Page 51: Battery Replacement

    Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F). 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. Ä CAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings.
  • Page 52 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 unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
  • Page 53 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 54 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 55: D Security Lock Provisions

    Because of chassis differences, the slots may be located in a different position than shown. Installing Compaq Type 1 Security Bracket (may vary by model) Å WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket;...
  • Page 56 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 57 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 58 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 59: E 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 60 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 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 61: F 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 62: 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. F–2 Hardware Reference Guide...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Index

    Index battery installation sequence 2–1 replacement C–1 installing bezel blanks a 3.5-inch drive 2–16 removing 2–6 a hard drive 2–19 additional drives 2–14 an expansion card 2–11 Components CD-ROM 2–14 Front Panel 1–2 Keyboard 1–4 Rear Panel 1–3 keyboard 1–4 computer access panel Windows Logo Key 1–5 removing 2–4...
  • Page 65 Index security lock provisions D–1 serial number 1–6 SCSI controller B–5 shipping preparation F–1 SCSI device Smart Cover FailSafe Key 2–2 guidelines B–3 Smart Cover Lock 2–2 SCSISelect utility B–6 specifications A–1 SDRAM (synchronous dynamic random access memory) 2–7 security Ultra ATA devices B–1 Smart Cover Lock 2–2 Index–2...

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