System Overview

Convertible Minitower

Figure 2-9 shows the layout for the Convertible Minitower (CMT) chassis in the minitower configuration used for HP Compaq dc7700 models. Features include:

■Externally accessible drive bay assembly may be configured for minitower (vertical) or desktop (horizontal) position.

■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 (inside optional card guide

 

 

 

assembly, if installed)

 

 

 

 

2

Processor socket

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Expansion board area

 

 

 

 

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DIMM sockets (4)

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PCI 2.3 slots

 

 

 

 

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DriveLock

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PCI Express x1 slot

 

 

 

 

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Externally accessible drive bays

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PCI Express x16 graphics/normal-layout

 

 

 

SDVO slot [1]

 

 

 

 

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Internally accessible drive bays

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Chassis fan

 

 

 

 

NOTE:

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

Figure 2-9. CMT Chassis Layout, Left Side View (Minitower configuration)

 

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