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HP Compaq Business PC Hardware
Reference Guide
Elite 8300 Series Convertible Minitower
Elite 8300 Series Microtower
Elite 8300 Series Small Form Factor
Elite 8300 Series Ultra-Slim Desktop
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About This Book This guide provides basic information for upgrading HP Compaq Business PCs. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. iii
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Table of contents 1 Product Features ............................................................................................................................................ 1 Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components ....................................................................... 3 Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components ...............
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Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration ..................................................................... 47 Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 50 Cable Lock ......................................................................................................................... 50 Padlock ...................................................................................
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Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 94 Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration ................................................................................ 95 System Board Connections ................................................................................................................ 96 Installing Additional Memory .........................................................
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Installing the New Optical Drive ....................................................................................... 142 Replacing the Hard Drive ................................................................................................................. 143 Installing and Removing a Port Cover .............................................................................................. 147 Installing a Security Lock .....................................................................
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1 Product Features Standard Configuration Features Features may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in the computer, run the diagnostic utility (included on some computer models only). Figure 1-1 Convertible Minitower Configuration NOTE: The HP Compaq Convertible Minitower computer can be easily converted to a desktop. For more information, see Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration on page 45 in this guide. Figure 1-2 Microt
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Figure 1-3 Small Form Factor Configuration NOTE: The Small Form Factor computer can also be used in a tower orientation. For more information, see Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration on page 95 in this guide. Figure 1-4 Ultra-Slim Desktop Configuration 2 Chapter 1 Product Features
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Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays. Figure 1-5 Front Panel Components Table 1-1 Front Panel Components 1 5.25-inch Optical Drives 5 Microphone/Headphone Connector 2 5.25-inch Media Card Reader (optional) 6 Power On Light 3 Dual-State Power Button 7 Headphone Connector 4 Hard Drive Activity Light 8 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Micropho
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Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays. Table 1-2 Front Panel Components 1 5.25-inch Optical Drives 5 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional) 2 Hard Drive Activity Light 6 Dual-State Power Button 3 Microphone/Headphone Connector 7 Power On Light 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 Ports 8 Headphone Connector NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will po
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Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays. Figure 1-6 Front Panel Components Table 1-3 Front Panel Components 1 5.25-inch Optical Drive 5 Microphone/Headphone Connector 2 Dual-State Power Button 6 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional) 3 Power On Light 7 Hard Drive Activity Light 4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 8 Headphone Connector NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Hea
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Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the optical drive bay. Figure 1-7 Front Panel Components Table 1-4 Front Panel Components 1 Optical Drive 5 Microphone/Headphone Connector 2 Power On Light 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports 3 SD Media Card Reader (optional) 7 Hard Drive Activity Light 4 Headphone Connector 8 Dual-State Power Button NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connecto
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Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1-8 Rear Panel Components Table 1-5 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 7 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 8 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 3 VGA Monitor Connector 9 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 4 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 10 Serial Connector 5 USB 2.0 ports 11 RJ-45 Network Connector 6 USB 3.0 ports NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port a
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Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1-9 Rear Panel Components Table 1-6 Rear Panel Components 1 Power Cord Connector 6 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 2 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 3 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 8 VGA Monitor Connector 4 Serial Connector 9 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 5 RJ-45 Network Connector 10 USB 3.0 ports 11 USB 2.0 ports NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available
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Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components Figure 1-10 Rear Panel Components Table 1-7 Rear Panel Components 1 RJ-45 Network Connector 7 DisplayPort Monitor Connector 2 Serial Connector 8 VGA Monitor Connector 3 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 4 Power Cord Connector 10 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 5 USB 2.0 ports 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 USB 3.0 ports NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are
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Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components Figure 1-11 Rear Panel Components Table 1-8 Rear Panel Components 1 Line-Out Connector for powered audio 6 VGA Monitor Connector devices (green) 2 DisplayPort Monitor Connectors 7 Power Cord Connector 3 USB 3.0 ports 8 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 4 USB 2.0 ports 9 RJ-45 Network Connector 5 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) NOTE: If an MXM graphics card is installed, all three monitor ports are active. The integra
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Media Card Reader Components The media card reader is an optional device available on some models only. Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the media card reader components. Figure 1-12 Media Card Reader Components Table 1-9 Media Card Reader Components No.Slot Media 1 xD ● xD-Picture Card (xD) 2 MicroSD ● MicroSD (T-Flash) ● MicroSDHC 3 Media Card Reader Activity Light 4 SD/MMC+/miniSD ● Secure Digital (SD) ● MiniSDHC ● MultiMediaCard 4.0 (MMC Plus) ● Secure Digi
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Keyboard Figure 1-13 Keyboard Components Table 1-10 Keyboard Components 1 Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application being used. 2 Editing Keys Includes 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. These keys allow you t
