Compaq Deskpro EP Series Supplementary Manual

Guide to Features

& Upgrades

Compaq Deskpro EP Series

of Personal Computers

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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

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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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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-232C–compatible 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

!

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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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 1–4.

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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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