System Overview

Microtower Chassis

Figure 2-14 shows the layout for the Microtower (MT) chassis used for the HP Compaq dx6100 models. Features include:

■Externally accessible drive bay assembly.

■Easy access to expansion slots and all socketed system board components.

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Item

Description

Item

Description

 

 

 

 

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Power supply assembly

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Speaker

 

 

 

 

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Processor socket

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PCI 2.3 slots

 

 

 

 

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DIMM sockets (4)

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PCI Express x1 slot

 

 

 

 

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DriveLock

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PCI Express x16 graphics/normal-layout SDVO slot [1]

 

 

 

 

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Externally accessible drive bays

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Chassis fan

 

 

 

 

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Internally accessible drive bays

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NOTE:

[1] Accepts PCI-E graphics or normal-layout ADD2 card.

Figure 2-14. MT Chassis Layout, Left Side View

Technical Reference Guide

361834-002

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