Compaq Deskpro EP Series Supplementary Manual

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Guide to Features & Upgrades
Compaq Deskpro EP Series of Personal Computers
Third Edition (March 1999)
First Edition (April 1998)
Part Number 166811-003
Compaq Computer Corporation
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C
ONTENTS
preface
Using This Guide
Symbols and Conventions...........................................................................................................v
Environmental Commitment ......................................................................................................vi
chapter 1
Computer at a Glance
Standard Configuration Features..............................................................................................1-1
Front Panel Components ..........................................................................................................1-3
Rear Panel Connectors..............................................................................................................1-4
Drive Positions .........................................................................................................................1-5
Using the Compaq Enhanced Keyboard...................................................................................1-6
Windows Logo Key Combinations and Functions.............................................................1-7
Keyboard Tilt Feet..............................................................................................................1-7
Customizing the Monitor Display ............................................................................................1-8
Serial Number Location............................................................................................................1-9
Turning Off Your Computer.....................................................................................................1-9
chapter 2
Upgrading the Computer
Installation Sequence................................................................................................................2-1
When to Reconfigure the Computer.........................................................................................2-2
Serviceability Features..............................................................................................................2-3
Removing the Computer Access Panel...............................................................................2-3
Removing the Front Bezel..................................................................................................2-4
Removing Bezel Blanks......................................................................................................2-4
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration...................................................2-5
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration...................................................2-9
Internal Components...............................................................................................................2-12
Installing Additional Memory ................................................................................................2-13
Installing an Expansion Board................................................................................................2-15
Removing an Expansion Slot Cover.................................................................................2-15
Installing an Expansion Board..........................................................................................2-16
Removing an Expansion Board..............................................................................................2-17
Upgrading Graphics Capabilities............................................................................................2-18
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Installing Additional Drives ...................................................................................................2-20
Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices ................................................2-20
Installing a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Tape, or PD-CD Drive ............................................2-21
Installing a 3.5-Inch Drive into a 5.25-Inch Drive Bay....................................................2-23
Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay...................................................................................2-26
Installing the Cable Lock Provision .......................................................................................2-27
Replacing the Battery .............................................................................................................2-29
appendix A
Specifications
.....................................................................................................................................A-1
appendix B
System Board Jumpers and Switches
.............................................................................................B-1
Index
..................................................................................................................................................... I-1
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preface
U
SING
T
HIS
G
UIDE
This
Guide to Features & Upgrades
includes general
information about your computer, troubleshooting and
diagnostics information, and technical specifications.
Symbols and
Conventions
The following format conventions distinguish elements of the
text throughout this guide:
When keys must be pressed at the same time, the action is
represented by the key names and the plus (+) symbol. For
example, Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
The names of files are presented in uppercase italic type as
shown here:
FILENAME
.
The names of commands, folders, or directories are
presented in uppercase type as shown here: COMMAND or
DIRECTORY. Commands that are to be entered at the
system prompt are shown on a separate line.
When you are asked to type something without pressing the
Enter key, you are directed to “type” the information.
When you need to type information and press the Enter key,
you will be directed to “enter” the information.
When you need to make a selection with a mouse, you will
be directed to “select” or “click” the information.
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The following words and symbols mark special messages
throughout this guide:
!
WARNING:
Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to
follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION:
Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to
follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of
information.
Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information,
specific instructions, commentary, sidelights, or other points of
information.
Environmental
Commitment
Compaq is committed to making environmentally friendly
products. Your computer was produced in a chlorofluorocarbons
(CFC)-free factory. All plastics used in the product are stamped
with material composition to make recycling more efficient.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle are words to live by at Compaq.
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chapter
1
C
OMPUTER AT A
G
LANCE
Standard
Configuration
Features
Microsoft Windows or Windows NT Workstation
operating system software
Intel Pentium III, Intel Pentium II, or Intel Celeron
Processor
On select models, a 128- or 512-kilobyte (K) secondary
(L2) cache integrated into the processor module (not
expandable)
A minimum of 64 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic
random access memory (SDRAM) standard; expandable to
256 or 384 MB, depending on model, installed in dual inline
memory modules (DIMMs)
Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either as a
desktop or minitower computer
Depending on model:
Three dedicated full-length PCI expansion slots; one
dedicated full-length ISA expansion slot; one full-
length “combination” slot for either a PCI or an ISA
expansion board; and one full-length Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP) slot
Two dedicated full-length PCI expansion slots; two
dedicated full-length ISA expansion slots; one full-
length “combination” slot for either a PCI or an ISA
expansion board; and one full-length Accelerated
Graphics Port (AGP) slot
BIOS in a flash memory device supporting PCI auto-
configuration
Depending on model, 145- or 200-watt surge-tolerant
continuous power supply, switch-selectable for 115 and 230
VAC operation
One multimode, 25-pin enhanced parallel connector
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Two RS-232Ccompatible 9-pin serial connectors,
depending on model
Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) Plug and Play connectors
Five drive bays:
One external 3.5-inch diskette drive mounted with a
drive adapter in a 5.25-inch, one-third height bay
Two external 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional
drives
Two internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for hard
drives
One Ultra ATA SMART hard drive, featuring drive fault
prediction
To check hard drive capacity, run Compaq Computer Setup;
see the
Software Reference
Guide
for instructions
One 1.44-MB, 3.5-inch high-density diskette drive
One IDE CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, on select
models
One audio board and enhanced speaker, installed on select
models
One AGP graphics board, inserted in the AGP slot (graphics
memory is expandable on select models)
Compaq Enhanced Keyboard, featuring Microsoft Windows
specific keys
Compaq mouse
Security features, including passwords and cable lock
provision
Intelligent Manageability features designed to make
Compaq computers easier to inventory, configure, upgrade,
troubleshoot, protect, and maintain
Compaq Computer Setup Utilities and diagnostic features,
support software, and device drivers (available in select
languages)
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Front Panel Components
Desktop Front Panel Components
Minitower Front Panel Components
1
Power-On Light
2
Diskette Drive Activity Light
3 Diskette Eject Button
4 CD-ROM Eject Button
5 CD-ROM Drive Activity Light
6 CD-ROM Headphone Volume Control
7
CD-ROM Headphone Jack
8
Power Button
9
Hard Drive Activity Light
NOTE: CD-ROM and audio features are available on select models only.
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Rear Panel Connectors
Rear Panel Connectors
!
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or
the computer.
1
Power Cord Connector
2
Voltage Select Switch
3
Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors
4
Keyboard Connector
5
Mouse Connector
6
Parallel Connector
7
Serial Connectors
8
Monitor Connector
9
Headphone Connector (on select models)
-
Line-Out Audio Connector (on select models)
q
Line-In Audio Connector (on select models)
w
Microphone Connector (on select models)
NOTE: Audio features are available on select models only.
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Drive Positions
Desktop Drive Positions
Minitower Drive Positions
12
Two 5.25-inch, half-height bays for optional drives (labeled as drive bays 1 and 2)
3
One standard 3.5-inch, 1.44-MB diskette drive mounted with a drive adapter in the
5.25-inch, one-third height bay (labeled as drive bay 3)
45
Two internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bays for hard drives (labeled as drive bays 4
and 5)
NOTE: Drive bay numbers are stamped on the chassis, behind the front bezel.
To verify the type and size of the storage devices installed in your computer, run Compaq
Computer Setup. Refer to the
Software Reference Guide
for more information.
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Using the Compaq
Enhanced Keyboard
1
Ctrl Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application
software you are using.
2
Windows
Logo*
Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in combination with
other keys to perform other functions. (See the following table.)
3
Alt Use in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application
software you are using.
4
Application* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office
application. May perform other functions in other software applications.
*Keys available in select geographic regions.
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Windows Logo Key
Combinations and
Functions
You may use the Windows Logo keys in combination with other
keys to perform certain functions in Microsoft Windows, as
shown in the following table:
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 + E Launches Explore My Computer.
Windows logo key + F Launches Find Files or Folders.
Windows logo key + Ctrl+F Launches Find Computer.
Windows logo key + M Minimizes all open applications.
Shift+Windows logo key + M Undoes Minimize All.
Windows logo key + R Displays Run dialog box.
Keyboard Tilt Feet
The keyboard has feet on the bottom to tilt the keyboard to a
comfortable typing angle.
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Customizing the
Monitor Display
If you choose to customize your monitor display, you can
manually select or change the monitor brand, model, refresh
rates, color, resolution, and power management settings.
To customize the display using Microsoft Windows, complete
the following steps:
1. Click Start
Æ
Settings
Æ
Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. In the Desktop Area box, drag the pointer to the desired
resolution.
5. In the Color Palette box, select the number of colors you
want to display.
6. Click OK for the changes to take effect.
To customize the display using Windows NT Workstation,
complete the following steps:
1. Click Start
Æ
Settings
Æ
Control Panel.
2. Open the Display icon.
3. Click the Settings tab.
4. In the Desktop Area box, drag the pointer to the desired
resolution.
5. In the Color Palette box, select the number of colors you
want to display.
6. Select List All Modes and choose a mode from the list of
valid modes. Click OK for the changes to take effect.
7. Click Test to test the changes made to the display settings.
8. Click Yes if the test bitmap was properly displayed.
9. Click OK for the changes to take effect.
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Serial Number
Location
Each computer has a unique serial number, which is located on
the corner of the computer access panel and also on the rear
panel of the computer. You may need to have this number
available if contacting Compaq customer service.
Turning Off Your
Computer
To exit Windows and automatically turn off the computer, click
Start
Æ
Shut Down.
In Windows NT Workstation, the power button always
functions as an on/off switch. In Windows, however, pressing
the power button does not turn off power altogether, but instead
causes the computer to enter a low-power standby. This allows
you to quickly power down without closing applications and to
quickly return to the same operational state without any data
loss. To reconfigure the power button to work as an on/off
switch instead, run Computer Setup. (See the
Software
Reference Guide
for instructions.)
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chapter
2
U
PGRADING THE
C
OMPUTER
This chapter explains how to remove the computer access panel
and convert the desktop computer to a minitower or the
minitower computer to a desktop. It also explains how to install
the following optional upgrade and replacement equipment:
Additional memory
Expansion boards
Additional graphics memory
Optional drives
Cable lock provision
Replacement battery
This chapter also includes information about when to
reconfigure the computer to ensure that it recognizes the newly
installed equipment.
Installation
Sequence
It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to
ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment.
1. If the computer is already on, turn it off and disconnect the
power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Disconnect the keyboard, monitor, and other external
equipment connected to the computer.
!
WARNING:
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.
CAUTION:
When the unit is plugged in, the power supply always
has 5 V applied to the system board even when the unit is turned
off. Failure to disconnect the power cord can result in damage to
the system.
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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. Refer
to the
Safety, Care & Regulatory Information
guide.
3.
Open the computer by removing its access panel. Refer to
“Removing the Computer Access Panel” in this chapter for
instructions.
4. Install any optional equipment. For instructions, refer to the
applicable sections of this chapter and to the documentation
provided with the optional equipment.
5. Replace the computer access panel.
6. Reconnect the keyboard, monitor, and other external
equipment.
7. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want
to test.
8. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. Refer to the
“When to Reconfigure the Computer” section of this
chapter for instructions.
When to
Reconfigure the
Computer
System configuration is the process of specifying the devices
and programs that make up a computer system. When you add
or remove optional equipment, or add a second diskette drive,
you must reconfigure the computer to recognize these changes.
If you install a Plug and Play device, Windows automatically
recognizes the device and configures the computer. If you install
a non–Plug and Play device, or if the device is not automatically
detected after installation, you must reconfigure the computer
after completing installation of the hardware. Select the Add
New Hardware icon in the Control Panel and follow the
instructions on the screen.
To reconfigure the computer in Windows NT Workstation, use
the software utility provided with the newly installed hardware.
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Serviceability
Features
The computer includes features that make it more versatile and
easier to service.
Removing the Computer Access Panel
Before removing the access panel, lay the computer down on its
large base for greater stability.
1. Turn off the computer and any external devices.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and
disconnect any external devices.
CAUTION:
Before removing the computer access panel, ensure
that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is
disconnected from the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the
computer chassis.
4.
Slide the access panel back about 1 inch (2.5 cm), then lift
it up and off the unit.
Removing the Computer Access Panel
To replace the access panel, reverse steps 14.
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Removing the Front Bezel
1. Turn off the computer and any external devices.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and
disconnect any external devices.
2. Remove the computer access panel.
3. Push up on the two release tabs 1, then rotate the front
bezel away from the chassis to release it 2.
Removing the Front Bezel
When replacing the front bezel, ensure that the bottom
hinge points are properly placed in the chassis before
rotating the front bezel back into its original position.
Removing Bezel Blanks
1. Turn off the computer and any external devices.
Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and
disconnect any external devices.
2. Remove the computer access panel.
3. Remove the front bezel.
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