HP Compaq dc5000 SFF Operating and maintenance manual

Hardware Reference Guide
HP Compaq Business Desktop
dc5000 Small Form Factor Model
Document Part Number: 359513-001
January 2004
This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer
model.

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Hardware Reference Guide
HP Compaq Business Desktop
dc5000 Small Form Factor Model
First Edition January 2004
Document Part Number: 359513-001

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Contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Front Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Windows Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Special Mouse Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Installing Additional Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
DIMM Sockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Installing Additional Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14
Locating Drive Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–15
Removing an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–16
Installing an Optional Optical Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–18
Upgrading the Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–21

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A Specifications
B PATA Hard Drive Installation Guidelines
Using the Cable-Select Feature with Parallel ATA (PATA) Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
Guidelines for Installing PATA Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1
C Battery Replacement
D Security Lock Provisions
Installing a Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1
E Port Security Bracket
Installing the Port Security Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1
Removing the Port Security Bracket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–6
F Electrostatic Discharge
Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–1
Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–1
G Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation
Routine Computer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–1
Optical Drive Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–2
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–2
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–2
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–2
Shipping Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G–3
Index

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Product Features
Standard Configuration Features
The HP Compaq Small Form Factor features may vary depending on
the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software
installed in the computer, run the Diagnostics for Windows utility.
Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting
Guide on the Documentation CD.
✎To use the computer in a minitower configuration, you must purchase
a tower stand from HP (part number 316593-001).For more
information, see the “Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a
Minitower Configuration” section in this guide.
Small Form Factor Configuration

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Product Features
Front Panel Components
Drive configuration may vary by model.
Front Panel Components
1Diskette Drive Activity Light (optional) 7USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
2Diskette Drive (optional) 8Hard Drive Activity Light
3Diskette Eject Button (optional) 9Power On Light
4Optical Drive (CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,
DVD-ROM, DVD +R/RW, or
CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive)
-Power Button
5Microphone Connector qOptical Drive Activity Light
6Headphone Jack wOptical Drive Eject Button

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Product Features
Rear Panel Components
Rear Panel Components
1Power Cord Connector 7nRJ-45 Network Connector
2Voltage Select Switch 8lParallel Connector
3bPS/2 Mouse Connector 9cMonitor Connector
4aPS/2 Keyboard Connector -hHeadphone/Line-Out Connector
5oUniversal Serial Bus (USB) qjLine-In Audio Connector
6mSerial Connector wgMicrophone Connector
✎Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.
When a PCI graphics card is installed, the connectors on the card and the system board may
be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be changed in F10 setup to use both
connectors. In F10 setup, go to Advanced > PCI VGA Configuration to change the settings. For
more information about F10 setup, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the
Documentation CD.

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Keyboard
Keyboard Components
1Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application
being used.
2Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete,
End, and Page Down.
3Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings
(Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).
4Numeric Keys Work like a calculator keypad.
5Arrow Keys Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys
allow you to move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard
instead of the mouse.
6Ctrl Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.
7Application Key* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a
Microsoft Office application. May perform other functions in other
software applications.

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Product Features
Windows Logo Key
Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to
perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system.
Refer to the “Keyboard” section to identify the Windows Logo key.
8Windows Logo Key* Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in
combination with other keys to perform other functions.
9Alt Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the
application software you are using.
*Keys available in select geographic regions.
Keyboard Components (Continued)
Windows Logo Key Functions
Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu.
Windows Logo Key + dDisplays the Desktop.
Windows Logo Key + mMinimizes all open applications.
Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All.
Windows Logo Key + eLaunches My Computer.
Windows Logo Key + fLaunches Find Document.
Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer.
Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help.
Windows Logo Key + lLocks the computer if you are connected to a
network domain, or allows you to switch users if you
are not connected to a network domain.
Windows Logo Key + rLaunches the Run dialog box.
Windows Logo Key + uLaunches the Utility Manager.
Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button.

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Product Features
Special Mouse Functions
Most software applications support the use of a mouse. The functions
assigned to each mouse button depend on the software applications
you are using.
Serial Number Location
Each computer has a unique serial number that is located on the
top cover or the back panel of the computer. Keep this number
available for use when contacting customer service for assistance.
Serial Number Location