Hardware Reference Guide HP Business Desktops dx5150 Small Form Factor model Document Part Number: 373997-002 February 2005 This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer model.
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Contents 1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Keyboard Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents A Specifications B Battery Replacement C Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C–1 D Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1 Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features The HP dx5150 Small Form Factor features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the Diagnostics for Windows utility. Instructions for using this utility are provided in the Troubleshooting Guide on the Documentation CD. use the computer in a minitower configuration, you must purchase ✎ Toa tower stand from HP (part number 316593-001).
Product Features Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model.
Product Features Rear Panel Components Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 8 l Parallel Connector 2 Voltage Select Switch 9 c Monitor Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector - Y Headphone/Line-Out Connector 3 b 4 a PS/2 Keyboard Connector q j Line-In Audio Connector 5 o Universal Serial Bus (USB) w g Microphone Connector 6 m Serial Connector e 7 n RJ-45 Network Connector c Digital Video Interface (DVI–D) Monitor Connector ✎ Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by mo
Product Features Standard Keyboard Components 1 Function Keys Perform special functions, depending on the software application being used. 2 Editing Keys Include the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete, End, and Page Down. 3 Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings (Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock). 4 Numeric Keys Work like a calculator keypad. 5 Arrow Keys Used to navigate through a document or Web site.
Product Features Optional HP Modular Keyboard If the computer kit includes an HP Modular Keyboard, refer to the HP Modular Keyboard User Guide on the Documentation CD for component identification and setup information. Special Mouse Functions Most software applications support the use of a mouse. The functions assigned to each mouse button depend on the software applications you are using. Serial Number Location Each computer has a unique serial number.
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2 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features This computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for most of the installation procedures described in this chapter. Warnings and Cautions Before performing upgrades be sure to carefully read all of the applicable instructions, cautions, and warnings in this guide.
Hardware Upgrades Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration The Small Form Factor computer can be used in either a minitower or desktop configuration. To use it in the minitower configuration, you must purchase a tower stand from HP (part number 316593-001). Ä CAUTION: If the computer is in the desktop configuration, ensure at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions. To install the tower stand: 1.
Hardware Upgrades Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel To remove the computer access panel: 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. Ä CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
Hardware Upgrades 4. To remove the front bezel, gently pull up all three tabs 1 on the top of the bezel, then pull the bezel 2 away from the chassis. Removing the Front Bezel To reassemble the computer, reverse the above procedure. down while replacing the access panel. Refer to the label on the ✎ Press inside of the access panel for more information.
Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR-SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to four industry-standard DIMMs. These memory sockets are populated with at least one preinstalled DIMM.
Hardware Upgrades DIMM Sockets The system will automatically operate in single channel mode or a higher-performing dual channel mode, depending on how the DIMMs are installed. ■ In single channel mode, always populate the XMM1 socket first. If you add a second DIMM of a different memory size than the first, install it in XMM3. Otherwise, the system will not operate. single channel mode, the maximum operational speed is ✎ Indetermined by the slowest DIMM in the system.
Hardware Upgrades There are four DIMM sockets on the system board, with two sockets per channel. The sockets are labeled XMM1, XMM2, XMM3, and XMM4. Sockets XMM1 and XMM3 operate in memory channel A. Sockets XMM2 and XMM4 operate in memory channel B. DIMM Socket Locations Hardware Reference Guide Item Description Socket Color 1 DIMM socket XMM1, Channel A Black 2 DIMM socket XMM2, Channel B Black 3 DIMM socket XMM3, Channel A Blue 4 DIMM socket XMM4, Channel B Blue www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs Ä CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When upgrading the 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 CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards.
Hardware Upgrades 4. Rotate the Easy Access drive bay to an upright position. Rotating the Easy Access Drive Bay 5. Locate the memory module sockets. Å Hardware Reference Guide WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching. www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades 6. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, then insert the memory module into the socket 2. Installing a DIMM module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch ✎ Aonmemory the module with the tab on the memory socket. you have one preinstalled DIMM in socket XMM1 and are adding ✎ Ifa second DIMM, it is recommended that you install an identical DIMM into the XMM2 socket. If you are populating all four DIMM sockets, use identical DIMMs in each socket.
Hardware Upgrades 10. Replace the front bezel and computer access panel. The computer automatically recognizes the additional memory the next time you power on the computer. Installing an Expansion Card The computer has four PCI expansion slots. Each slot can accommodate a half-height PCI or PCI Express expansion card up to 6.6 inches (16.764 cm) in length. can install a PCI card or a PCI Express x1, x4, x8, or x16 ✎ You expansion card in each expansion slot. To install an expansion card: 1.
Hardware Upgrades 5. Release the slot cover retention latch that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the latch up 1. 6. Remove the slot cover by sliding the slot cover up and pulling it toward the inside of the chassis 2. Removing the Expansion Slot Cover 2-12 www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades 7. Install the expansion card by carefully placing the expansion card under the slot cover retention latch 1, then firmly pushing the expansion card into the connector 2. Ensure that the expansion card is firmly and properly seated in the expansion card slot. sure not to scrape other components in the chassis when installing ✎ Be an expansion card. Installing an Expansion Card 8. Push the expansion slot latch down 3 to secure the expansion card in place. 9.
Hardware Upgrades Removing an Expansion Card To remove an expansion card: 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel.” 4. Release the slot cover retention latch on the back of the computer that secures the PCI slot covers by pulling the latch up. 5.
Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Drives The computer has two external drive bays. When installing additional drives, install guide screws to ensure the drive will line up correctly in the drive cage and lock in place. HP has provided extra guide screws (four 6-32 standard screws and four M3 metric screws), installed in the front of the chassis, behind the bezel. The hard drive uses 6-32 standard screws. All other drives use M3 metric screws.
Hardware Upgrades Locating Drive Positions Desktop Drive Positions 1 3.5-inch drive bay (1.44-MB diskette drive shown)* 2 5.25-inch drive bay for optional drives 3 3.5-inch, internal, standard hard drive bay *If the computer has a 1.44-MB diskette drive installed, it will be configured with a diskette drive bezel as shown in the illustration. If the computer contains an empty 3.5-inch drive bay, then a bezel blank will be installed on the computer instead.
Hardware Upgrades Removing an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive Ä CAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of the drives before removing the drive from the computer. ✎ An optical drive is a CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM drive. 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the computer access panel and front bezel.
Hardware Upgrades 7. Push the drive release latch 1 toward the rear of the chassis and hold. 8. Slide the drive 2 toward the front of the drive cage, then lift the drive out of the computer. Removing the Optical Drive or Diskette Drive To replace the drive, reverse the removal procedures. replacing the drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive ✎ When to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails. 2-18 www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades Installing an Optional Optical Drive To install an optional optical drive: 1. Remove the optical drive if present. 2. Install two guide screws in the lower holes 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. replacing the drive, transfer the four screws from the old drive ✎ When to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails.
Hardware Upgrades 3. Position the guide screws on the drive into the J-slots in the drive bay 1. Then, slide the drive toward the rear of the computer 2. Installing the Optical Drive drive release latch automatically locks in place when installing a ✎ The drive. 2-20 www.hp.
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, flat ribbon cable, and audio cable to the rear of the optical drive. Linux systems require an audio cable to be connected to the ✎ Only optical drive. 6. Return the Easy Access drive bay to the down position.
Hardware Upgrades Upgrading the Hard Drive Removing and Replacing the Hard Drive a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) hard drive can ✎ Only be installed on this computer. sure to back up the data on the old hard drive before removing ✎ Make it so that you can install the data onto the new hard drive. The preinstalled 3.5-inch hard drive is located on the right side of the computer. To remove and replace the hard drive: 1.
Hardware Upgrades 6. Press and hold the drive release latch 1. 7. Slide the drive to the right of the bay 2, then pull the drive from the bay 3. Removing the Hard Drive 8. To install a hard drive, reverse the above procedure. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades 9. Connect the power cable 1 and data cable 2 to the hard drive. Connecting the Power Cable and Data Cable 2-24 www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades 10. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board connector. your system has only one hard drive, you must connect the hard ✎ Ifdrive to the connector labeled 0 first to avoid any hard drive performance problems. Hard Drive Connector Locations replacing the hard drive, transfer the four screws from the old ✎ When drive to the new one. The screws take the place of drive rails. You will need a Torx T-15 screwdriver to remove and re-install the guide screws.
Hardware Upgrades Configuring the SATA Hard Drive After installing a SATA hard drive, enable the appropriate controller in Computer Setup. 1. Turn on or restart the computer. If you are in Microsoft Windows, click Start > Shut Down > Restart. 2. As soon as the computer is turned on, press and hold F10 until you enter Computer Setup. you do not press F10 at the appropriate time, you must restart the ✎ Ifcomputer and press and hold F10 to access the utility. 3.
Hardware Upgrades Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch Drive Bay Depending on the computer configuration, the 3.5-inch drive bay on the left side of the computer may be configured with a diskette drive or it may be an empty drive bay. The type of bezel covering the drive bay will vary depending on the original computer configuration. If the computer was not configured with the optional diskette drive, you can install a 3.5-inch device, such as a diskette drive or hard drive, into the drive bay at any time.
Hardware Upgrades Guide Screw Locations guide screws on a 3.5-inch diskette drive 1 are placed closer ✎ The together than on the hard drive 2. To install a drive into the bay: 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the computer access panel and front bezel. Refer to “Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel.” 2-28 www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades 4. Remove the diskette drive bezel by pushing the tab inward 1 and pulling the diskette drive bezel 2 away from the front bezel. ✎ The type of bezel will vary depending on the computer configuration. Removing the Diskette Drive Bezel Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.
Hardware Upgrades 5. Insert the rear screws of the hard drive 1 into the rear J-slots. Slide the drive 2 toward the back of the drive cage until the front screws are aligned with the front J-slots. Then lower the front of the drive. Continue to slide the drive all the way back until it locks into place. a diskette drive, the guide screws (front and rear) will line ✎ Ifupreplacing on the J-slots.
Hardware Upgrades 6. Replace with the appropriate bezel by pushing the bezel into place. type of bezel you need will depend on the type of device you are ✎ The installing. If you are installing a diskette drive, you must install a diskette drive bezel (PN 316002-001). If you are installing a hard drive, you must install a bezel blank (PN 316006-001) as shown in the illustration below. If you are installing a 3.5-inch device other than a diskette drive or hard drive, you must install the 3.
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A Specifications Ä CAUTION: If the computer is in the desktop configuration, ensure at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) of space on all sides remains clear and free of obstructions. HP dx5150 Small Form Factor Desktop Dimensions Height 3.95 inches 10.3 cm Width 13.3 inches 33.78 cm Depth 15.1 inches 38.35 cm 21 lb 9.
Specifications HP dx5150 Small Form Factor (Continued) Heat Dissipation Maximum 971 BTU/hr 245 kg-cal/hr Typical (idle) 256 BTU/hr 65 kg-cal/hr Input Voltage Switch Setting Power Supply 115 V 230 V 90–132 VAC 180–264 VAC Rated Voltage Range 100–127 VAC 200–240 VAC Rated Line Frequency 47–63 Hz 47–63 Hz Operating Voltage Range ✎ This system utilizes a passive power factor corrected power supply when used in the 230V mode.
B Battery Replacement The battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock. When replacing the battery, use a battery equivalent to the battery originally installed in the computer. The computer comes with a 3-volt lithium coin cell battery. lifetime of the lithium battery can be extended by plugging the ✎ The computer into a live AC wall socket. The lithium battery is only used when the computer is NOT connected to AC power.
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. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system, then turn off any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices. Then remove the computer access panel.
Battery Replacement Type 2 a. To release the battery from its holder, squeeze the metal clamp that extends above one edge of the battery. b. When the battery pops up, lift it out. Removing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.
Battery Replacement c. To insert the new battery, slide one edge of the replacement battery under the holder’s lip with the positive side up. Push the other edge down until the clamp snaps over the other edge of the battery. Replacing a Coin Cell Battery (Type 2) the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to ✎ After complete this procedure. 4. Replace the computer access panel. 5. Plug in the computer and turn on power to the computer. 6.
C Security Lock Provisions Installing a Security Lock The security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the computer. present, insert the cable lock in the location shown below. The ✎ Ifcable lock can also be inserted in the secondary hole highlighted below. I Installing a Cable Lock Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.
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D 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. ■ Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free workstations.
Electrostatic Discharge ■ Use heelstraps, toestraps, or bootstraps at standing workstations. Wear the straps on both feet when standing on conductive floors or dissipating floor mats. ■ Use conductive field service tools. ■ Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care Ä CAUTION: If the computer is in the desktop configuration, ensure at least 4 inches (10.2 cm) of space on all sides of the computer remains clear and free of obstructions. Follow these guidelines to properly set up and care for the computer and monitor: Hardware Reference Guide ■ Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold.
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation ■ Keep liquids away from the computer and keyboard. ■ Never cover the ventilation slots on the monitor with any type of material. ■ Install or enable power management functions of the operating system or other software, including sleep states. ■ Turn off the computer before you do either of the following: ❏ Wipe the exterior of the computer with a soft, damp cloth as needed.
Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation ■ 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 HP service provider. Shipping Preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship the computer: 1. Back up the hard drive files on PD discs, tape cartridges, CDs, or diskettes.
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Index 3.5-inch drive bay 2–27 3.
Index removing 2–23 restoring 2–25 upgrading 2–22 headphone jack 1–2 headphone line-out connector 1–3 I installation guidelines 2–15 installing 3.
