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Hardware Reference Guide
HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower Business
PC
Document Part Number: 413758-001
January 2006
This guide provides basic information about upgrading this computer
model.
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© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors
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Contents 1 Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2 Removing the Access Panel and Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3 Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents 4 Electrostatic Discharge Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4–1 iv www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide
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1 Hardware Upgrades HP Compaq dx2200 Microtower The drive configuration shown above may be different than your ✎ computer model. Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 1-1
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Hardware Upgrades Serviceability Features The Microtower computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. A Torx T-15 screwdriver is needed for many 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock Å and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the po
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Hardware Upgrades Removing the Access Panel and Front Bezel CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the Ä computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet. 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer 1, and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the compute
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Hardware Upgrades 5. To remove the front bezel, pull outward on all three tabs on the left side of the bezel 1 then rotate the bezel off the chassis 2, beginning with the left side then the right side. Removing the Front Bezel To replace the front bezel, insert the three hooks on the right side of ✎ the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis then rotate the bezel into place so that the catches on the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into place on the chassis. 1-4 www.h
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Hardware Upgrades Removing a 5.25" Drive Bezel Blank If the computer was not shipped with a drive in the 5.25" option bay, the bay will be covered by a bezel blank. If you add a drive to the option bay, you must first remove the bezel blank. 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer
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Hardware Upgrades Removing a 3.5" Drive Bezel Blank If the computer was not shipped with a device in the 3.5" bay, the bay will be covered by a bezel blank. If you install a device in the 3.5" bay, you must first remove the bezel blank. 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer to “R
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Hardware Upgrades Installing Additional Memory The computer comes with double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2-SDRAM) dual inline memory modules (DIMMs). DIMMs The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with up to two industry-standard DIMMs. These memory sockets are populated with at least one preinstalled DIMM. The sockets are labeled DIMM1 and DIMM2. To achieve the maximum memory support, you can populate the system board with up to 2GB (2 x 1GB) o
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Hardware Upgrades Installing DIMMs CAUTION: The memory module sockets have gold metal contacts. When Ä 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. CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of Ä the computer or optional cards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefl
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Hardware Upgrades 5. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert the memory module into the socket 2. Installing a DIMM A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch ✎ on the module with the tab on the memory socket. 6. Push the module down into the socket, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated. Make sure the latches are in the closed position 3. 7. Replace the computer access panel and reconnect the power cable. The computer shou
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Hardware Upgrades Installing an Expansion Card The computer has two PCI expansion slots that can accommodate expansion cards up to 17.46 cm (6.875 inches) in length, one PCI Express x1 expansion slot, and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot. 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the access panel and lay the computer on
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Hardware Upgrades 5. If you are installing an expansion card for the first time, you must use a flatblade screwdriver to pry out the metal shield on the rear panel that covers the expansion slot. Be sure to remove the appropriate shield for the expansion card you are installing. Removable Shield Expansion Card Type Top shield PCI Express x16 Second shield PCI Express x1 Third shield PCI Bottom shield PCI 6. Hold the expansion card just above the expansion slot on the system board then move t
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Hardware Upgrades When installing an expansion card, press firmly on the card so that ✎ the whole connector seats properly in the expansion card slot. 7. While holding the expansion card bracket against the chassis, slide the slot cover lock down toward the expansion card bracket to secure it in place and replace the screw that secures the slot cover lock. 8. Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed. Connect internal cables to the system board, if needed. 9. Replace the comp
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Hardware Upgrades Locating Drive Positions The drive configuration shown below may be different than your ✎ computer model. Drive Positions 1 External 5.25" full-height optical drive bay 2 External 5.25" full-height option drive bay 3 External 3.5" option drive bay (media card reader shown)* 4 Internal 3.5" one-third height bay for optional secondary hard drive 5 Internal 3.5" one-third height bay for primary hard drive *The external 3.5" option drive bay accommodates a diskette drive or a
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Hardware Upgrades Removing a 5.25" Optical Drive 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer to “Removing the Access Panel and Front Bezel.” 4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the back of the drive. 5. Remove the two retainer screws that secure the drive to the bay 1 then sl
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Hardware Upgrades If you are installing a drive in the bottom 5.25" drive bay, remove the ✎ metal shield that covers the bay by pressing inward on the silver tab on the left side of the chassis then pulling the shield out from the front of the chassis. There are a total of eight extra guide/retainer screws on the front of ✎ the chassis behind the bezel. Four have 6-32 standard threads and four have M3 metric threads. Standard screws are used for hard drives and have a silver finish. Metric
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Hardware Upgrades Removing a 3.5" Media Card Reader or Diskette Drive The 3.5" external drive bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader. The removal procedure is the same for both devices. 1. Turn off the computer properly through the operating system and turn off any external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and the computer, and disconnect any external devices. 3. Remove the access panel and front bezel. Refer to “Removing the Access Pane
