System Overview

Microtower Chassis

Figure 2-8 shows the layout for the Microtower (MT) chassis used for the HP Compaq dx7300 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

 

 

 

 

1

Power supply assembly

7

Speaker

 

 

 

 

2

Processor socket

8

PCI 2.3 slots

 

 

 

 

3

DIMM sockets (4)

9

PCI Express x1 slot

 

 

 

 

4

DriveLock

10

PCI Express x16 graphics/normal-layout

 

 

 

SDVO slot [1]

 

 

 

 

5

Externally accessible

11

Chassis fan

 

drive bays

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

Internally accessible

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drive bays

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

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

Figure 2-8. MT Chassis Layout, Left Side View

 

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