Summary of Contents for Compaq 470022-515 - Evo - D300
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Hardware Reference Guide Compaq Evo Desktop Family: Small Form Factor Models - Intel Celeron Versions Document Part Number: 243848-002 January 2002 This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of computers.
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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.
Contents 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features......... . 1–1 Front Panel Components .
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Contents A Specifications B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices..... . . B–1 Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices ......B–2 SCSI Devices.
Product Features Standard Configuration Features The Compaq Evo™ Small Form Factor Personal Computer comes with features that may vary depending on your model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your computer, run Compaq Diagnostics for Windows or the INSPECT utility (available on some models).
Product Features Easy Access Keyboard Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components Ctrl Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are using. Windows Logo Key* Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows.
Product Features Compaq Easy Access Keyboard Components (Continued) Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. ✎ Holding down Ctrl and Alt while pressing Delete allows you to restart your computer. Num Lock light Indicates whether the Num Lock feature is on or off.
Easy Access Button, use the Paper Insert Template document to select and print an icon that reflects the new button assignment. The Paper Insert Template.doc is installed, by default, under C:\Program files\Compaq\Easy Access Keyboard. For proper alignment, the spacing around the icons may require adjustment.
Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number which may be located on the cover top or the side panel of the computer. Keep this number available for use when contacting Compaq customer service for assistance. Serial Number Location Hardware Reference Guide 1–7...
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Product Features 1–8 Hardware Reference Guide...
Hardware Upgrades Installation Sequence It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment. 1. If your computer includes the Smart Cover Lock feature and you have set the lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
Hardware Upgrades 4. Install any optional equipment. See the applicable sections of this guide or refer to the documentation provided with the optional equipment for instructions. 5. Replace the computer cover. 6. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test. 7.
Startup failure PC component (for example, processor or power supply) failure Forgotten password Ä CAUTION: The Smart Cover FailSafe Key is a specialized tool available from Compaq. Be prepared; order this key before you need one. Hardware Reference Guide 2–3...
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Hardware Upgrades To obtain a FailSafe Key: Contact your authorized Compaq reseller or service provider. Refer to the Compaq Web site ( ) for ordering www.compaq.com information. Call the appropriate number listed in the warranty. To open the computer cover: 1.
Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Cover To install optional equipment, you must remove the computer cover to gain access to internal components. The quick release cover latches located on the sides of the computer allow easy removal of the computer cover without the use of tools. To remove the cover, follow these steps: 1.
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Hardware Upgrades 5. As you slide the computer cover forward, release the buttons and allow them to return to the original position, then lift the cover up and off the unit. ✎ To replace the cover, reverse this procedure. Removing the Computer Cover 2–6 Hardware Reference Guide...
Ä CAUTION: Some models support ECC memory and some support non-ECC memory. For those systems that do support ECC, Compaq does not support mixing ECC and non-ECC memory. Doing so will cause the system to blink the NUMLOCK LED on the keyboard continuously and, if a speaker is installed in the system, there will be a short beep followed by 2 long beeps.
Hardware Upgrades Memory Module Installation Ä CAUTION: Your memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading your memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other. Ä...
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Hardware Upgrades Ä CAUTION: Check the position of all cables and wires before raising or lowering the easy access drive bay to prevent damage. Rotating the Easy Access Drive Bay 5. Locate the memory module sockets. Å WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
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Hardware Upgrades 6. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the memory module into the socket 2. Installing a DIMM 7. Begin by installing a module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the numerical order of the sockets.
Hardware Upgrades Removing the Expansion Card Cage To remove the expansion card cage: 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock it. 2. Turn off the computer and any external devices. 3. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect any external devices that are connected to the expansion card cage.
Hardware Upgrades Installing an Expansion Card Your computer has three PCI expansion slots 1. Each slot can accommodate an expansion card up to 6.875 inches (17.46 cm) in length. To install an expansion card: 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock it.
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Hardware Upgrades 6. Remove the retaining screws that secure the slot cover to the expansion card cage. 7. Remove the slot cover from the expansion card cage. Removing the Expansion Slot Cover Hardware Reference Guide 2–13...
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Hardware Upgrades 8. Install the expansion card. Installing an Expansion Card ✎ When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on the card so that the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot. 9. Reinstall the retaining screws to secure the card. 2–14 Hardware Reference Guide...
2 5.25-inch drive bay for optional drives 3 3.5-inch, third-height, standard, 1.44-MB diskette drive To verify the type, size, and capacity of the storage devices installed in your computer, run Compaq Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup Guide for more information. Hardware Reference Guide...
You must install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide screws, installed in the front of the computer chassis, behind the front bezel. Some options use metric hardware. The Compaq supplied metric screws are black.
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Hardware Upgrades 4. Remove the computer cover. 5. Disconnect the 1 power cable and 2 signal cable from the back of the drive. Disconnecting Cables from the Hard Drive 6. Push the locking lever on the right side of the drive to the right (facing the front of the computer).
Hardware Upgrades ✎ When replacing the hard drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails. ✎ If you have installed a hard drive that is not automatically recognized by the computer, see Appendix B, “Hard Drive Installation Guidelines.”...
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Hardware Upgrades 7. Disconnect the audio, signal, and drive power cables. The other end of the audio cable should remain connected to the audio connector on the system board. 8. Pull the drive release latch away from the drive 1. 9.
Hardware Upgrades Installing an optional CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Drive To install an optional CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive: 1. Remove the CD-ROM drive if present. 2. Install two guide screws on each side of the drive. Ä CAUTION: Use only 3/16-inch or 5-mm long screws as guide screws. Longer screws can damage the internal components of the drive.
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Hardware Upgrades 4. Raise the easy access drive bay to the upright position and connect the flat ribbon cable and audio cable to the system board. Connecting the Flat Ribbon Cable and Audio Cable 5. Connect the power cable 1, flat ribbon cable 2, and audio cable 3 to the rear of the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.
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Hardware Upgrades 7. Remove the bezel blank from the front bezel, if necessary. 8. Replace the computer cover. 9. The system will automatically recognize the drive and reconfigure the computer. Ä CAUTION: When servicing the computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process.
Specifications Compaq Evo Small Form Factor Desktop Dimensions Height 3.8 in 9.7 cm Width 12.5 in 31.8 cm Depth 14.6 in 37.1 cm Approximate Weight 20.0 lb 9.1 kg Weight Supported (maximum distributed load) 100.0 lb 45.5 kg Temperature Range Operating 50°...
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices Optional drives are available from Compaq in kits that include a special drive cable. The configuration of the drive employs a cable-select feature that identifies the drive as device 0 (primary drive) or device 1 (secondary drive).
Install guide screws to ensure that the drive lines up correctly in the drive cage. Compaq has provided extra guide screws installed in the front of the computer chassis behind the front bezel. Some options use M3 metric hardware. Compaq supplied metric screws are black.
Each Wide-Ultra SCSI, Ultra-Wide SCSI, Wide Ultra2 SCSI, Ultra 320 SCSI, or Ultra 160 SCSI controller supports up to 15 SCSI devices per channel. If using multiple SCSI devices, Compaq recommends that the devices be split between Channel A and Channel B, if available, for optimum performance.
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For additional information about optional SCSI devices, refer to the documentation included with the device or contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. Ä CAUTION: Do not route cables near the air intake to the power supply.
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Guidelines for Installing Optional SCSI Devices ✎ If you mix Ultra ATA and SCSI hard drives in the same system, the Ultra ATA drive will be the boot drive unless the boot order is changed in the F10 Setup. When replacing a hard drive, the replacement drive should be of the same type as the drive being removed.
Ctrl+A Press <Ctrl><A> for SCSISelect Utility message displays during POST. In Post Messages Disabled mode: When the Compaq logo screen displays, press any key to exit the logo screen. Immediately after exiting the logo screen, press to access the SCSISelect Ctrl+A utility.
Hard Drive Installation Guidelines A menu displays with the following options: Configure/View Host Adapter Settings ❏ SCSI Bus Interface Definitions Host Adapter SCSI ID SCSI Parity Checking Host Adapter SCSI Termination ❏ Additional Options Boot Device Options SCSI Device Configuration Advanced Configuration Options SCSI Disk Utilities Lists all SCSI devices and SCSI ID numbers...
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Hard Drive Installation Guidelines To determine if your computer contains a Quiet Drive or to activate Quiet mode, complete the following steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart the Computer. 2.
Do not expose to temperatures higher than 60°C (140ºF). Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water. Replace the battery only with the Compaq spare designated for this product. Ä CAUTION: Before replacing the battery, it is important to back up the computer CMOS settings.
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Battery Replacement Ä 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. 1. If you have locked the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to unlock the lock and disable the Smart Cover Sensor.
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Battery Replacement b. Slide the replacement battery into position, positive side up. The battery holder automatically secures the battery in the proper position. Type 2 a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery. b.
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6. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer. 7. Reset the date and time, your passwords, and any special system setups, using Compaq Computer Setup. Refer to the Computer Setup Guide. If you normally lock the Smart Cover Lock, use Computer Setup to relock the lock and enable the Smart Cover Sensor.
Because of chassis differences, the slots may be located in a different position than shown. Installing Compaq Type 1 Security Bracket (may vary by model) Å WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket;...
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Security Lock Provisions Installing Compaq Type 2 Security Bracket (may vary by model) Å WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be sure to install the bracket so that sharp edges do not extend from the edges of the computer chassis.
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Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock with a Compaq Type 2 Bracket (may vary by model) Å WARNING: To avoid injury, use care in handling the separated pieces of the security bracket; metal edges may be sharp. Be sure to install the bracket so that sharp edges do not extend from the edges of the computer chassis.
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Security Lock Provisions Installing a Kensington Cable Lock (may vary by model) Installing a Kensington Cable Lock (may vary by model) D–4 Hardware Reference Guide...
Electrostatic Discharge A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or other static-sensitive devices. This type of damage may reduce the life expectancy of the device. Preventing Electrostatic Damage To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static-safe containers.
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If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. ✎ For more information on static electricity, contact your Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. E–2 Hardware Reference Guide...
Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care Follow these suggestions to take care of your computer and monitor: Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 3-inch (7.6-cm) clearance at the back of the system unit and above the monitor to permit the required airflow.
Avoid using any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene, which may damage the finish. Safety If any object or liquid falls into the drive, immediately unplug the computer and have it checked by an authorized Compaq service provider. F–2 Hardware Reference Guide...
Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship your computer: 1. Back up the hard drive files on PD discs, tape cartridges, or diskettes. Be sure that the backup media is not exposed to electrical or magnetic impulses while stored or in transit.
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Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation F–4 Hardware Reference Guide...