HP D300 manual

Hardware Reference Guide

Compaq Evo Desktop Family: Desktop Models

Document Part Number: 243850-002

January 2002

This book provides basic information for upgrading this series of computers.

Enhanced for accessibility.

Contents

Hardware Reference Guide Page Contents A Specifications B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines CBattery Replacement DSecurity Lock Provisions E Electrostatic Discharge Product Features Standard Configuration Features Front Panel Components Rear Panel Components Easy Access Keyboard Easy Access Software Reprogramming the Easy Access Buttons Locking and Unlocking the Easy Access Buttons Easy Access Paper Icon Insert Windows Logo Key Special Mouse Functions Serial Number Location Page Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features Installation Sequence Page Removing the Computer Cover Replacing the Computer Cover Removing the Front Bezel Removing Bezel Blanks Installing Additional Memory DIMMs Installing DIMMs Page Installing or Removing an Expansion Card Removing an Expansion Slot Cover Removing or Installing an Expansion Card Page Drive Positions Removing a Drive from the Drive Bay Installing Additional Drives Installing a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,or other Removable Storage Device Installing a Hard Drive into a 3.5-inchDrive Bay Page Page Specifications Page Page Page Hard Drive Installation Guidelines Using the Cable-SelectFeature with Ultra ATA Devices Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices SCSI Devices Guidelines for Using SCSI Devices Page Guidelines for Installing Optional SCSI Devices SCSI Controllers SCSI Cables Using a SCSI Cable Using SCSISelect with SCSI Devices Choosing the Quiet Drive Options Page Battery Replacement Type Page Page Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock Page Page Page Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage Grounding Methods Page Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation Routine Computer Care CD-ROMDrive Precautions Operation Cleaning Safety Shipping Preparation Page Index