HP D325 Slim Tower Model Operating and maintenance manual

Hardware Reference Guide

hp business desktops

d325 Slim Tower Model

Document Part Number: 338159-001

July 2003

This guide provides basic information for upgrading this computer

model.

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Hardware Reference Guide

hp business desktops

d325 Slim Tower Model

First Edition July 2003

Document Part Number: 338159-001

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Contents

1 Product Features

Standard Configuration Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1

Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–2

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3

Easy Access Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Customizing the Easy Access Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Windows Logo Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Special Mouse Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6

2 Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Installing Additional Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

DIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

DDR-SDRAM DIMMs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

A Specifications

B Hard Drive Installation Guidelines

Using the Cable-Select Feature with Ultra ATA Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B–1

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C Battery Replacement

D Security Lock Provisions

Installing a Security Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D–1

E Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1

Grounding Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E–1

F Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation

Routine Computer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–1

Optical Drive Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–2

Shipping Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F–3

Index

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Product Features

Standard Configuration Features

The HP d325 Slim Tower 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 Library CD.

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Product Features

Front Panel Components

Drive configuration may vary by model.

Front Panel Components

1Optical Drive (CD-ROM, CD-R/RW,

DVD-ROM, DVD-R/RW, or CD-RW/DVD

Combo Drive)

7Power On Light

2Diskette Eject Button (optional) 8Hard Drive Activity Light

3Diskette Drive (optional) 9USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

4Diskette Drive Activity Light (optional) -Headphone Jack

5Optical Drive Eject Button qMicrophone Connector

6Power Button

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Product Features

Rear Panel Components

1Power Cord Connector 7nRJ-45 Network Connector

2Voltage Select Switch 8lParallel Connector

3bPS/2 Mouse Connector 9cMonitor Connector

4aPS/2 Keyboard Connector -hHeadphone/Line-Out Connector

5oUniversal Serial Bus (USB) qjLine-In Audio Connector

6mSerial Connector wgMicrophone Connector

✎Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by model.

The monitor connector on the system board is inactive when an AGP expansion card is

installed in the computer. The monitor must be connected to the monitor connector on the

installed AGP card for proper operation. If the monitor is not connected to the correct

connector, it will not function properly.

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Product Features

Easy Access Keyboard

Easy Access Keyboard Components

1Function Keys Perform special functions depending on the software application

being used.

2Easy Access Buttons Provide quick access to specific Internet destinations.

3Editing Keys Includes the following: Insert, Home, Page Up, Delete,

End, and Page Down.

4Status Lights Indicate the status of the computer and keyboard settings

(Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock).

5Numeric Keys Work like a calculator keypad.

6Arrow Keys Used to navigate through a document or Web site. These keys

allow you to move left, right, up, and down, using the keyboard

instead of the mouse.

7Application Key* Used (like the right mouse button) to open pop-up menus in a

Microsoft Office application. May perform other functions in other

software applications.

8Windows Logo Key* Used to open the Start menu in Microsoft Windows. Used in

combination with other keys to perform other functions.

9Ctrl Key Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the

application software you are using.

*Keys available in select geographic regions.

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Product Features

Customizing the Easy Access Buttons

All Easy Access buttons can be reprogrammed to open any software

application or data file on the hard drive, or any Internet address.

To reprogram the Easy Access buttons:

1. Double-click the keyboard icon in the notification area (lower

right corner) of the Windows taskbar. The Keyboard Properties

dialog box is displayed.

2. Click the Help button on the Keyboard Properties dialog box for

instructions.

Windows Logo Key

Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to

perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system.

Refer to the “Easy Access Keyboard” section to identify the

Windows Logo key.

Windows Logo Key Functions

Windows Logo Key Displays or hides the Start menu.

Windows Logo Key + dDisplays the Desktop.

Windows Logo Key + mMinimizes all open applications.

Shift + Windows Logo Key + m Undoes Minimize All.

Windows Logo Key + eLaunches My Computer.

Windows Logo Key + fLaunches Find Document.

Windows Logo Key + Ctrl + f Launches Find Computer.

Windows Logo Key + F1 Launches Windows Help.

Windows Logo Key + lLocks the computer if you are connected to a

network domain, or allows you to switch users if you

are not connected to a network domain.

Windows Logo Key + rLaunches the Run dialog box.

Windows Logo Key + uLaunches the Utility Manager.

Windows Logo Key + Tab Activates the next Taskbar button.

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Product Features

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 that is located on the

top cover or the back panel of the computer. Keep this number

available for use when contacting customer service for assistance.

Serial Number Location

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