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Hardware Reference Guide
Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop
Document Part Number: 250853-001
November 2001
This book provides more detailed information on the features and use
of the Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop personal computer, and
includes instructions for removing and replacing internal
components.
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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.
Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without
warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for
Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements
accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as
constituting an additional warranty.
ÅWARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
ÄCAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Hardware Reference Guide
First Edition (November 2001)
Document Part Number: 250853-001
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Hardware Reference Guide iii
Contents
1 Working with the Keyboard and Mouse
Compaq Easy Access Keyboard 1–1
Programming the Easy Access Buttons 1–1
Windows Logo Key 1–2
Special Mouse Functions 1–2
2 Working with the MultiBay
“Hot-Plugging” or “Hot-Swapping” MultiBay Drives 2–2
Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive 2–3
Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional 2–3
Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw 2–4
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay 2–5
Removing a Drive from the MultiBay 2–6
3 Adding System Memory and
Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
General Precautions 3–1
Removing and Replacing the Access Panel 3–1
Adding System Memory 3–3
Adding or Removing a Memory Module 3–4
Upgrading the Primary Hard Drive 3–7
4 Using the Legacy Module
Removing the Rear Panel Cover 4–2
Connecting the Legacy Module 4–3
Removing the Legacy Module 4–4
5 Using the MultiPort
What is a Wireless LAN? 5–1
What is the Compaq Evo MultiPort? 5–1
Installing and Using a MultiPort Module 5–1
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Hardware Reference Guide iv
A Specifications
B Battery Replacement
C Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage C–1
Grounding Methods C–1
D Routine Care & Shipping Information
Routine Care D–1
CD-ROM Drive Precautions D–2
Operation D–2
Cleaning D–2
Safety D–2
Shipping Preparation D–2
Index
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Hardware Reference Guide 1–1
1
Working with the Keyboard and Mouse
Compaq Easy Access Keyboard
In addition to the standard keyboard keys, the Compaq Easy Access
Keyboard offers eight Easy Access Buttons that make accessing your
favorite Web sites, services, and applications easier and faster.
Programming the Easy Access Buttons
All Easy Access Buttons can be reprogrammed to open any software
application or data file on your hard drive, or any Internet address.
An Internet address, also referred to as a Uniform Resource Locator
(URL), is simply a pointer to a Web page, file, image, newsgroup, or
other resource available on the Internet. It is very similar to the path
and file name used to point to a file on the Personal Computer’s hard
drive. For example, the URL that points to the Compaq Web site is
http://www.compaq.com.
To reprogram your Easy Access Buttons, complete the following
steps:
1. Double-click the keyboard icon located in the status area (lower
right corner) of the Windows taskbar.
The Keyboard Properties dialog is displayed.
2. Click the Help button for instructions.
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1–2 Hardware Reference Guide
Working with the Keyboard and Mouse
Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo Key in combination with other keys to
perform certain functions available in the Windows operating
systems.
Special Mouse Functions
Most software applications support the use of a mouse. Some
software applications assign special functions to each mouse button.
To assign different functions to the mouse buttons, complete the
following steps:
1. Double-click the Mouse icon located in the status area (lower
right corner) of the Windows taskbar.
The Mouse Properties dialog is displayed.
2. Click the Help button for instructions.
Windows Logo Key + F1 Displays a pop-up menu for the selected
object
Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button
Windows Logo Key + eLaunches Explore My Computer
Windows Logo Key + f Launches Find Document
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + fLaunches Find Computer
Windows Logo Key + mMinimizes all open applications
Shift + Windows Logo Key + mUndoes Minimize All
Windows Logo Key + rDisplays the Run dialog box
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Hardware Reference Guide 2–1
2
Working with the MultiBay
The MultiBay is located on the left side of the Evo D500 Ultra-Slim
Desktop personal computer. It is a special drive bay that supports a
variety of optional 12.7-mm removable drives, including:
■MultiBay 24X Max CD-ROM Drive
■MultiBay 8X DVD-ROM Drive with Software MPEG-2
■MultiBay SuperDisk LS-240 Drive
■MultiBay 1.44-MB Diskette Drive
■MultiBay CD-RW Drive
■MultiBay SMART Hard Drive
ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the personal computer or
a drive:
■If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, exit all software
applications, shut down the operating system software, and turn off
the personal computer. Do not remove a hard drive while the
personal computer is on or in standby mode.
■Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of static
electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the connector.
■Before traveling with, shipping, storing, or removing a drive other
than a hard drive, make sure that no media, such as a diskette,
CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM, is in the drive and that the media tray is
closed.
■Handle a drive carefully; do not drop it.
■Do not use excessive force when inserting a drive.
■Avoid exposing a hard drive to liquids, temperature extremes, or
products that have magnetic fields such as monitors or speakers.
■If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble-pack mailer or
other suitable protective packaging and label the package “Fragile:
Handle with Care.”
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Working with the MultiBay
“Hot-Plugging” or “Hot-Swapping” MultiBay Drives
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the personal computer, the drive, and any
data stored on the drive:
■If you are inserting or removing a hard drive, shut down the personal
computer. Never remove a hard drive while the personal computer is
on or in Standby. To ensure that the personal computer is not in
Standby, turn the personal computer on, then shut it down.
■If the personal computer is running a retail version of Windows 98 or
Windows NT 4.0 without software enhancements from Compaq,
shut down the Internet Device before inserting or removing any
drive.
If the personal computer is running a preinstalled operating system
supplied by Compaq, you can insert or remove any drive except a
hard drive while the personal computer is on, off, or in Standby.
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Hardware Reference Guide 2–3
Working with the MultiBay
Partitioning and Formatting a MultiBay Hard Drive
1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, and turn off the personal computer.
2. Insert the hard drive into the MultiBay as shown in “Inserting a
Drive into the MultiBay” on page 2-5.
3. Turn on the personal computer. Follow directions for your
operating system, below:
Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP Professional
1. Right-click the My Computer icon, then click Manage > Disk
Management.
2. Select the MultiBay hard drive.
3. On the Partition menu, click Create. Carefully read and respond
to any prompts that appear on the screen.
Refer to the Microsoft Management Console online Help (click
Action > Help, while running Management Console) for additional
information.
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Working with the MultiBay
Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw
When installed, the MultiBay security screw disables the MultiBay
eject lever, so that a drive installed in the MultiBay cannot be
removed.
To remove a drive installed in the MultiBay, you must first remove the
security screw, if installed, using the special Torx screwdriver
(provided).
Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw
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Hardware Reference Guide 2–5
Working with the MultiBay
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay
✎If the personal computer did not ship with a MultiBay drive, there will
be a drive blank in the MultiBay. Refer to “Removing a Drive from
the MultiBay” on page 2-6 for instructions on removing the drive
blank.
1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, and turn off the personal computer if you are inserting
or removing a hard drive.
2. Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc, from the
drive.
3. With the top of the drive facing up (or left, when the personal
computer is in the minitower position) and the drive connector
facing the personal computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay
and push firmly to ensure that the electrical connector is properly
seated.
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2–6 Hardware Reference Guide
Working with the MultiBay
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay
If the device does not start, ensure that the necessary device drivers
are installed on the system. If they are not available, they may be
downloaded, at no cost, from the Compaq Web site at
www.compaq.com.
Removing a Drive from the MultiBay
1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, and turn off the personal computer if you are inserting
or removing a hard drive.
2. Remove the MultiBay security screw, if it has been installed.
Refer to “Uninstalling the MultiBay Security Screw” on
page 2-4.
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Hardware Reference Guide 2–7
Working with the MultiBay
3. Pull the eject lever towards the front of the personal computer to
eject the drive from the MultiBay.
Removing a Drive from the MultiBay
✎If the personal computer did not ship with a drive in the MultiBay,
there will be a drive blank in the MultiBay. Follow the above
procedure to remove it before inserting a MultiBay drive.
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2–8 Hardware Reference Guide
Working with the MultiBay
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Hardware Reference Guide 3–1
3
Adding System Memory and
Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
General Precautions
Before adding system memory or upgrading the hard drive be sure to
carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and
warnings in this guide.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock
and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall
outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before
touching.
ÄCAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of
the personal computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these
procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly
touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic
Discharge” for more information.
Removing and Replacing the Access Panel
To access system memory or the internal hard drive, you must remove
the access panel as shown below:
1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, turn off the personal computer and any external devices,
then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
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Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
✎An optional cable lock may be used to secure the access panel,
preventing removal of the interior components, the rear panel cover or
the Legacy Module (if installed). It may also be used to secure the
personal computer to a fixed object.
2. Remove the optional cable lock, if installed.
3. Loosen the two thumbscrews on the rear of the personal
computer, then lift off the access panel.
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Hardware Reference Guide 3–3
Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
Removing the Access Panel
4. To replace the access panel, ensure that it is aligned properly, then
slide it toward the front of the personal computer and tighten the
two thumbscrews to secure it.
5. Install the optional cable lock, if desired.
Adding System Memory
The memory sockets on the personal computer can be populated with
industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are populated
with at least one preinstalled memory module. To achieve the
maximum memory support, you may be required to replace the
preinstalled DIMM with a higher capacity DIMM.
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3–4 Hardware Reference Guide
Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
For proper system operation, the DIMMs must be industry-standard
168-pin, 100 MHz, unbuffered, PC100-compliant SDRAM DIMMs,
or 133 MHz, unbuffered, PC133-compliant SDRAM DIMMs. If two
DIMMs are installed, they must be the same speed. This computer
comes equipped with 133 MHz DIMMs.
The SDRAM DIMMs must support CAS Latency 2 or 3 (CL = 2 or
CL = 3). They must also contain the mandatory Joint Electronic
Device Engineering Council (JEDEC) Serial Presence Detect (SPD)
information. DIMMs constructed with x4 SDRAM are not supported;
the system will not start when equipped with unsupported DIMMs.
Adding or Removing a Memory Module
ÄCAUTION: Your memory module sockets have gold-plated metal
contacts. When upgrading your memory, it is important to use memory
modules with gold-plated metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or
oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each
other.
ÄCAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of
the personal computer. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that
you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded
metal object. Refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge” for more
information.
CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch
any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.
1. Exit all software applications, shut down the operating system
software, turn off the personal computer and any external devices,
then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.
2. Remove the access panel. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the
Access Panel” on page 3-1.
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Hardware Reference Guide 3–5
Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
Locating the DIMM Slots
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces,
allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
3. To remove a module, press out on both latches 1of the DIMM
socket at the same time. This releases the module and partially
pushes it out of the socket.
4. Lift the module from the socket.
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Adding System Memory and Upgrading the Internal Hard Drive
Adding or Removing Memory Modules
5. To install a memory module, press out on both latches 1of the
DIMM socket at the same time. Match the notch on the module
with the tab on the memory socket. Firmly push the module
straight into the socket 2, ensuring that the module is fully
inserted and properly seated. The latches will close automatically
when the module is seated correctly, securing the module in the
slot 3.
✎If only one memory module is used in the system, it must be installed
in the same socket that held the preinstalled memory module.
6. Replace the access panel.
✎When the personal computer starts up, it will recognize the system
memory upgrade and automatically reconfigure the system.
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