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HP Brio 80xx Upgrade Manual

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Date: Autumn1997

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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 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

    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

    Associated Documentation Associated Documentation The following HP publications will also be useful to you. • Advanced Setup Guide - online book giving technical specifications, and setup and configuration information for your computer. • Getting Support - paper book explaining how to obtain HP support. The book also contains safety and warranty information.

  • Page 5: Hp Centers

    HP Centers HP Centers Double-click on the icon on the desktop, or click on the start menu and then HP Centers, or press the on your keyboard, to open the HP Centers window. Once you have opened the HP Centers window, you can access and use the following centers: •...
  • Page 6 HP Centers...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents How To Use This Online Guide............. . . 2 Notice .
  • Page 8 System Board Jumpers and Switches ........... . . Backing Up Your Files.

  • Page 9: Why Upgrade

    Why Upgrade?

  • Page 10: Upgrading Your Hp Pc

    1 Why Upgrade? 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 upgradeable design. Main Memory Main memory is the workspace of the computer.
  • Page 11 1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading Your HP PC Processor The processor is the primary computational chip inside the computer. It can be thought of as the computer’s brain. It may be upgraded to provide more power for processor-intensive applications. To find out more about installing a processor upgrade, refer to “Upgrading the Processor”...

  • Page 12: Upgrading The Main Memory

    1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading the Main Memory Upgrading the Main Memory How Much Main The amount of main memory that your computer has depends on the particular model that you have. To see how much main memory is installed, restart your computer and press when Press <F2>...

  • Page 13: Upgrading The Video Memory

    1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading the Video Memory Upgrading the Video Memory How Does Video The image on the screen is made up of tiny dots called pixels. Each pixel has a color, and every color is represented by a value. Video memory stores the color value of every pixel. Memory Work? The screen resolution determines how many pixels make up a displayed screen.

  • Page 14: Installing Expansion Cards

    1 Why Upgrade? Installing Expansion Cards Installing Expansion Cards What Is an Expansion cards have sockets at one end which, once the card is installed, are accessible from the back of the computer. Expansion Card? There are two types of expansion cards that you can install in your computer: Industry-Standard Architecture (ISA) cards and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) cards.

  • Page 15: Installing Storage Devices

    1 Why Upgrade? Installing Storage Devices Installing Storage Devices How Many Storage Your computer is supplied with one hard disk drive mounted on an internal shelf, and one front-access 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. There may also be a CD-ROM drive installed. Devices Does My Computer Have? Why Add More...

  • Page 16: Upgrading The Processor

    1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading the Processor Upgrading the Processor What Is the The processor communicates with other parts of the computer via three buses (information pathways): Processor? • the processor’s local bus • the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus • the ISA (Industry-Standard Architecture) bus Each bus connects functional components of the computer which have similar data-handling requirements.

  • Page 17: Upgrading The Bios

    Why Upgrade the Hewlett-Packard are continually improving the BIOS in their computers, introducing new features and making them more efficient. You can therefore keep your own computer up-to-date by upgrading the BIOS.
  • Page 18 1 Why Upgrade? Upgrading the BIOS...

  • Page 19: Installing Accessories In Your Computer

    Installing Accessories in Your Computer...

  • Page 20: Supported Hp Accessories

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories This chapter describes how to install memory, storage devices (such as a hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, Zip drive, or tape drive), and expansion cards in your computer. Your computer might have one or more expansion cards preinstalled.

  • Page 21: System Board Jumpers And Switches

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Supported HP Accessories 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 22: 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.

  • Page 23: 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 jumpers. Removing the Cover 1 Turn off the computer and display, and disconnect all power supply cords and any telecommunications cables.
  • Page 24 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Cover 2 Remove the four screws from the back of the computer. 3 Pull the cover back 1.5 cm. Then lift the cover completely off. 1.5 cm...
  • Page 25 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Cover 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 Lower the cover onto the computer.
  • Page 26 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Removing and Replacing the Cover 3 While holding the cover as shown, lift the cover up approximately 1 cm until a ‘pop’ is heard, then lower the cover. Metal tabs at the bottom of the cover should now be hooked onto the chassis of the computer. 1 cm 4 Push the cover forward until it meets the front bezel.

  • Page 27: Installing Main Memory

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer 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.
  • Page 28 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Main Memory 3 Slide the memory module into the socket at an angle of about 45° (that is, the leading edge of the module is pointing slightly to the back of the computer). Firmly press the module completely into the socket. 4 Pivot the memory module until it clicks into the socket retaining clips.
  • Page 29 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Main Memory 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 to view the error(s) and take any necessary action.

  • Page 30: Installing Video Memory

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Video Memory Installing Video 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.

  • Page 31: Installing Video Memory On The System Board

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Video Memory Installing Video Memory on the System Board 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 23). 2 Align the video memory module directly over the socket, making sure that the tapered end of the module is facing the rear of the computer.
  • Page 32 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Video Memory 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 to view the error(s) and take any necessary action.

  • Page 33: Installing Expansion Cards

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards Installing Expansion Cards Your computer has five 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 card (16 cm/6.3-inch maximum length). If your computer is equipped with an audio card, it is located in this slot.

  • Page 34: Installing An Expansion Card

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 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 35 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 4 Slide the system board drawer out of the computer chassis as far as the remaining connected cables permit. 5 Find a free expansion card slot with the correct type of connector (PCI or ISA, refer to “Installing Expansion Cards”...
  • Page 36 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 7 Hold the card horizontally with the card’s connector pointing towards the slot’s connector. Slide the card into the slot. Do not bend the card. Step 7 Step 6 8 Ensure that the card’s connector engages completely with the slot’s connector and does not touch components on other cards.
  • Page 37 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 9 Secure the card by replacing the slot cover screw. If you loosened the screws on adjacent slots, remember to tighten them. 10 Reconnect the power, storage device, and front bezel fan connectors to the system board connectors. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only (they have indexing pins).
  • Page 38 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 12 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables. Turn on the display and computer. 13 If you have just installed a Plug and Play expansion card, Windows 95 is able to recognize and configure the card automatically.

  • Page 39: Installing A Network Card

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 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.
  • Page 40 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 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. If Windows 95 does not find the correct driver, it displays the following choices for you to select: •...

  • Page 41: Removing An Expansion Card

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards Otherwise, select the Configuration tab at the top of the dialog box and check that you can see the following network components. • Client for Microsoft ® Networks • Client for NetWare Networks •...
  • Page 42 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 3 Disconnect the power, storage device, and front bezel fan connectors shown below from the system board connectors. Secondary IDE Connector CD-ROM Disks E and F Primary IDE Connector Disks C and D Floppy Disk Connector Disks A and B System Board...
  • Page 43 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 4 Slide the system board drawer out of the computer chassis as far as the remaining connected cables permit. 5 Unscrew and remove the screw securing the card. Keep the screw. 6 Carefully remove the card from its connector, holding the card at each end by its top edge.
  • Page 44 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Expansion Cards 7 With its components facing up, place the card on a clean, flat, solid, static-free surface. Handle the card by its edges. 8 Install any new accessories. 9 Replace the expansion card if necessary (refer to steps 7, 8, and 9 of “Installing an Expansion Card”...

  • Page 45: Installing Storage Devices

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Installing Storage Devices You can install additional storage devices if, for example, you need extra storage space for your application software. Your computer already has one hard disk drive installed in an internal front shelf. You can install another 3.5-inch hard disk drive in the internal back shelf, beneath the power supply, or a 5.25-inch hard disk drive in the front lower 5.25-inch storage device shelf.
  • Page 46 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Your computer has the following cables which may be used by storage devices: • A primary Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drive cable with two connectors. This cable supports up to two IDE hard disk drives, one of which is already connected to the drive C connector on this cable.
  • Page 47 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices System Board If you add a floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, Zip drive, or tape drive, you need to connect it to power and data cables. The connectors are shaped to fit one way only. The data cables are shown below. Connectors Connectors for IDE Secondary IDE Connector...
  • Page 48 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices The following table explains which connectors you should typically use when you install additional IDE devices. Connections to Data Cables Type of Storage Device Device Connection One to four hard 1. Bootable hard disk drive: Primary IDE cable, drive C connector disk drives 2.

  • Page 49: Installing An Additional Hard Disk Drive

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices There are two different types of power connectors: Power Connectors for Hard Disk Drives, Tape Drives, Power Connector for 3.5- 5.25-inch Floppy Disk Drives, inch Floppy Disk Drive CD-ROM Drives, Zip Drives, (some types) and 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drives (some types)
  • Page 50 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 2 Install the new hard disk drive in the computer: • For a 3.5-inch hard disk drive – mount the new hard disk drive in the bay under the power supply unit at the rear of the computer.
  • Page 51 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 6 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables. 7 Turn on the display, let it warm up, and then turn on the computer. Press when Press <F2>...

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

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Installing a Floppy Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Zip Drive, or Tape Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 23). 2 If the future location of the storage device is in one of the small storage device mounting bays (below the 3.5-inch floppy drive) at the front of the computer, you must pull out the system board from the back of the computer by 6 cm.
  • Page 53 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 5 Remove the metal cover plate on the shelf by bending it in and out until it breaks off. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver in the metal tab of the cover plate to help break the cover plate free. Bend the Metal Cover Plate In and...
  • Page 54 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices 10 Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the device. The power connector is shaped to fit one way only. Refer to the drive’s manual(s) for the orientation of the data connector. Refer to “System Board Connectors”...
  • Page 55 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing Storage Devices Troubleshooting If the new drive 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 to view the error(s) and take any necessary action.

  • Page 56: Installing A Processor Upgrade

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer 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 “Removing the Cover”...
  • Page 57 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade 2 Gently place the processor in the socket. 3 Lower the socket’s lever to lock the processor into position. 4 Replace the heatsink and fasten the clip (if the heatsink is not directly attached to the processor). If any thermal interface material, such as aluminum foil or silicone, is supplied with the heatsink or the processor, Caution place it carefully on the top of the processor before installing the heatsink.
  • Page 58 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade If you are in any doubt as to whether you should change switch settings or not, contact your HP-authorized support agent or reseller. Sample configuration jumper setting for an AMD K6 200 MHz processor System Board...
  • Page 59 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade CPU Clock Ratio (JP7) and Voltage (J37) Selection: Jumper Intel CPU Type CPU Marking P55C 166 FV80503_66_166 1-2, 3-4 9-10 SY059 or SL27H A80503_66_166 SL239 or SL27K P55C 200 FV80503_66_200 9-10 SY060 or SL27K P55C 233...
  • Page 60 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Installing a Processor Upgrade Completing the 1 Install any other accessories before replacing 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 61: Changing The Battery

    2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Changing the Battery Changing the Battery There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, Warning disassemble, or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same type or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 62 2 Installing Accessories in Your Computer Changing the Battery 2 Remove the old battery by sliding it from under the retaining clip (note the position of the cross marked on the battery). 3 Place the new battery in the battery holder, with the cross in the same position as on the old battery (the cross should be facing up from the board), and ensure that it is properly seated.

  • Page 63: Index

    Index accessories files, backing up main memory location floppy disk drive, installing installing supported removing memory main memory, installing hard disk drive, installing main memory, removing backing up hardware problems, battery video memory, installing files replacement software battery, changing BIOS, upgrading network card, installing IDE drive, installing installing...
  • Page 64 Index software, backing up storage device connectors installing system board configuration jumpers tape drive, installing VESA connector video memory module, installing Zip drive, installing...

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