HP Workstation x4000 User manual

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accessory installation guide
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Accessory Installation Guide
HP x4000 Workstation
Manufacturing Part Number: A6068-90010
Edition E0501
© Copyright 2001 Hewlett-Packard Company
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Contents
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1. Understanding the Workstation Hardware
Internal Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
System Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Memory Expander Card (MEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
2. Installing Accessories
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Cover and Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Removing the Left Side Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Replacing the Cover and Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hard Disk Drive Cage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Opening the Hard Disk Drive Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Closing and Securing the Hard Disk Drive Cage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Chassis Beam Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Removing the Chassis Beam Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Installing the Chassis Beam Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Memory Expander Card (MEC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Removing the MEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Installing the MEC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Upgrading Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Installing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Removing a Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Installing a Graphics Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
SCSI Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Removing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Contents
Setting SCSI IDs for a New Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Installing a SCSI Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CD-RW or DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Determining IDE Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Removing a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Installing a CD-RW or DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Load the Software Applications for Your CD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing a Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Updating Your Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
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Important Safety Information
CAUTION Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn OFF all
equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the
static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the Workstation while
you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as
little as possible and with care.
WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
To avoid electrical shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do
not open the laser module. The laser module should be serviced
by service personnel only. Do not attempt to make any
adjustment to the laser unit. Refer to the label on the CD-ROM
for power requirements and wavelength. This product is a class I
laser product.
WARNING For your safety, never remove the Workstation cover without
first disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and
removing any connection to a telecommunications network. If a
Power Protection Device is fitted to your Workstation, you must
shut down your computer through the operating system, then
remove the power cord before removing the Workstation’s cover.
Remove the Power Protection Device cables before any servicing
operation. Always replace the cover before switching the
Workstation on again.
WARNING Some parts inside the computer may be hot, please wait for them
to cool down before touching them.
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WARNING If you have a modem:
•Do not attempt to connect this product to the phone line
during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet
locations unless the telephone line has been disconnected at
the network interface. Never touch uninsulated telephone
wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface. Use caution when
installing or modifying telephone lines. Avoid using a
telephone (other than a cordless type) during an lightning
storm. There may be a risk from lightning.
•Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of
the leak.
•Never touch or remove the communications board without
first removing the connection to the telephone network.
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Getting Help
Printed Documentation
The x4000 Getting Started Guide came with your Workstation. It
contains basic setup and installation information, basic troubleshooting
guidance, warranty information, and information on contacting customer
support.
Downloading Documentation from HP’s Web Site
The HP Workstation web site (www.hp.com/workstations/support) contains
a wide range of free information, including downloadable documentation,
service and support options, and the latest versions of drivers, utilities
BIOS, and firmware.
The web accessible documentation includes the x4000 Technical
Reference/Troubleshooting Guide. This guide contains detailed
information about your Workstation, including the system board
switches, power consumption and acoustic noise emission test
configurations, troubleshooting, and system architecture.
Additional Web Sites
•www.hp.com/workstations/support contains the latest drivers and BIOS
for your Workstation.
•www.hp.com/ergo contains the online version of Working in Comfort.
This is also preloaded on the hard disk of your HP Workstation.
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Chapter 1 9
1 Understanding the Workstation
Hardware
This chapter gives you a brief overview of your Workstation’s internal
components, system board, and Memory Expander Card (MEC).
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Understanding the Workstation Hardware
Internal Components
Chapter 110
Internal Components
An internal view of the x4000 Workstation is shown in Figure 1-1.
Figure 1-1 HP x4000 Workstation
Power Supply Unit
Main Fan
SpareMounting
Rails
Two 3.5-inch
shelves
Three 5.25-inch
drive shelves
(can be used for
removable
drives)
Hard Disk Drive
Cage (holds up
to 2 SCSI hard
drives)
Chassis Beam
Assembly (this
holds the Memory
Expander Card in
place)
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Understanding the Workstation Hardware
System Board
Chapter 1 11
System Board
The x4000 system board is shown in Figure 1-2. (Your system board may
look slightly different.)
Figure 1-2 HP x4000 Workstation System Board
Secondary IDE Controller
Floppy Disk Drive Controller
Up to six accessory
cards can be
installed:
Two 64-bit PCI slots
Three 32-bit PCI slots
One AGP-PRO 4X slot
(graphics)
Primary IDE Controller
MEC Connector
CPU 0 Socket
CPU 1 Socket
Internal SCSI
External SCSI
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Understanding the Workstation Hardware
Memory Expander Card (MEC)
Chapter 112
Memory Expander Card (MEC)
The main memory for the x4000 Workstation is not located on the system
board. Instead, a Memory Expander Card (MEC) plugs into the system
board and contains up to eight memory modules in connectors 1A (J5)
through 4B (J4). The MEC is shown in Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-3 x4000 Memory Expander Card
1B (J1)
2B (J2)
3B (J3)
4B (J4)
3A (J7)
4A (J8)
1A (J5)
2A (J6)
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Chapter 2 13
2 Installing Accessories
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Installing Accessories
Overview
Chapter 214
Overview
This chapter contains the following topics that explain accessory
installation and removal techniques:
• “Cover and Front Bezel” on page 15
• “Hard Disk Drive Cage” on page 19
• “Chassis Beam Assembly” on page 22
• “Memory Expander Card (MEC)” on page 25
• “System Memory” on page 27
• “Graphics Card” on page 32
• “SCSI Hard Drive” on page 37
• “CD-RW or DVD” on page 41
• “Processor” on page 45
NOTE Check your configuration every time you install, remove, or upgrade an
accessory. For instructions on how to check your configuration using the
HP Setup program, refer to the Getting Started Guide that came with
your x4000 Workstation, or the HP x4000 Workstation Technical
Reference Guide located at www.hp.com/workstations/support.
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Installing Accessories
Cover and Front Bezel
Chapter 2 15
Cover and Front Bezel
Removing the Left Side Cover
WARNING For your safety, never remove the Workstation cover without
first disconnecting the power cord from the power outlet and
removing any connection to a telecommunications network. If a
Power Protection Device is fitted to your Workstation, you must
shut down your computer through the operating system, then
remove the power cord before removing the Workstation’s cover.
Remove the Power Protection Device cables before any servicing
operation. Always replace the cover before switching the
Workstation on again.
To remove the cover (Figure 2-1):
1. Turn off the display and shut down the Workstation. Disconnect all
power cables and any LAN or telecommunications cables.
2. If necessary, unlock the cover on the back of the Workstation.
3. Unscrew the two thumb screws located at the back of the Workstation
until they release. You may need to use a T15 Torx driver. The thumb
screws do not need to be completely removed to remove the cover.
4. Standing at the back of the Workstation, slide the cover towards you,
tilt it open, then lift it off.
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Installing Accessories
Cover and Front Bezel
Chapter 216
Figure 2-1 Removing the Cover
2
3
4
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Installing Accessories
Cover and Front Bezel
Chapter 2 17
Removing the Front Bezel
You only need to remove the front bezel when you are adding or removing
devices in the 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch front drive bays.
To remove the bezel:
1. Gently lift the four plastic tabs starting with the bottom tab and
working your way to the top.
2. Rotate the bezel off the Workstation chassis.
Figure 2-2 Removing the bezel
Plastic Tabs
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Installing Accessories
Cover and Front Bezel
Chapter 218
Replacing the Cover and Front Bezel
To replace the cover and front bezel:
1. Ensure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely
routed.
2. If necessary, replace the front bezel:
a. Align the plastic quarter rounds on the inside of the bezel with the
sheet metal sockets on the right side of the chassis.
b. Rotate the bezel into position and verify that the plastic tabs on
the left side of the bezel click into position on the Workstation
chassis.
The bezel should be flush against the Workstation.
3. Standing at the back of the Workstation, lower the cover onto the
chassis (aligning the guide rail on the bottom inside edge of the cover
with the bottom edge of the Workstation chassis).
4. Shut the cover ensuring that the guides on the top of the cover slide
into the rails at the top of the chassis.
5. Slide the cover forward, then tighten the two thumbscrews.
6. If required, lock the cover using the key provided.
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