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Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide...
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Notice 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.
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Standard Configuration .eatures ?D=FJAH RODUCT EATURES .eatures of the Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 may vary depending on your model. .or a complete listing of the hardware and software installed in your workstation, run the INSPECT utility described in the Troubleshooting Guide. Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 1-1...
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.ront Panel Components .ront panel components An optional ZIP drive can be installed in bay 5 or 6 1-2 Product .eatures...
Windows Logo Key Special Mouse .unctions Serial Number Location Use the Windows Logo Key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions in Windows 2000 Professional and Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Ctrl + . Most software applications support the use of a mouse. The functions assigned to each mouse button depend on the software application you are using.
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?D=FJAH before Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-1...
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Loosening the four thumbscrews and the workstation access panel Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-3...
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Pressing the front bezel release latches to remove the front bezel 2-4 Hardware Upgrades...
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Loosening the thumbscrew on the back of the metal slot cover Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-5...
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Releasing and removing the memory board from the memory board connector 2-6 Hardware Upgrades...
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Location of eight RIMM slots RIMM Slot 1, Channel B RIMM Slot 2, Channel A RIMM Slot 3, Channel B RIMM Slot 4, Channel A RIMM Slot 5, Channel B RIMM Slot 6, Channel A RIMM Slot 7, Channel B RIMM Slot 8, Channel A Configuration 1 One Pair of RIMMs...
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2-8 Hardware Upgrades Configuration 2 Two Pairs of RIMMs Location RIMM Slots 1 and 2 RIMM Slots 3 and 4 RIMM Slots 5 and 6 RIMM Slots 7 and 8 Configuration 3 Three Pairs of RIMMs Location RIMM Slots 1 and 2 RIMM Slots 3 and 4 RIMM Slots 5 and 6 RIMM Slots 7 and 8...
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Installing a RIMM Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-11...
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Locating the memory board connector on the system board 2-12 Hardware Upgrades...
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Installing a memory board Tightening the thumbscrew to secure the memory board Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-13...
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Identifying drive bay components 2-14 Hardware Upgrades...
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Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-15...
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Removing the bezel blank from the subpanel 2-16 Hardware Upgrades...
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Loosening the two thumbscrews and removing the removable hard drive cage Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-17...
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Removing a cooling shield 2-18 Hardware Upgrades...
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Locating the hardware screws for drive bay installations Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-19...
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Installing a hard drive in the hard drive bracket 2-20 Hardware Upgrades...
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Installing a hard drive Replacing the cooling shield Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-21...
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Connecting the SCSI signal cable and power cable 2-22 Hardware Upgrades...
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Locating the hard drive screw holes 1.0-inch drive 1.6-inch drive 1.0-inch drive 1.0-inch or 1.6-inch drive Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-23...
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Installing a 1.0-inch hard drive in bay 2 Reinstalling the removable hard drive cage 2-24 Hardware Upgrades...
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Connecting the signal and power cables Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-25...
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Identifying PCI expansion slots .our 32-bit PCI expansion slots, primary bus Two 64-bit PCI expansion slots, secondary bus 2-26 Hardware Upgrades...
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Removing the screw and expansion slot cover Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-27...
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Installing an expansion board 2-28 Hardware Upgrades...
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Identifying the AGP graphics controller expansion slot Compaq Professional Workstation SP750 Hardware Reference Guide 2-29...
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Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Diskette Type Drive Emulation Drive Type Emulation Options Transfer Mode Hardware Reference Guide B-5 Continued...
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Computer Setup Continued Heading Option B-6 Computer Setup Description Translation Mode CAUTION: Ordinarily, the translation mode selected automatically by the BIOS should not be changed. If the selected translation mode is not compatible with the translation mode that was active when the disk was partitioned and formatted, the data on the disk will be inaccessible.
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Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Removable Media Boot Note Removable Media Write Note Primary IDE Controller Secondary IDE Controller Diskette MBR Validation Note: Hardware Reference Guide B-7 Continued...
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Computer Setup Continued Heading Option Description Note one time Continued B-8 Computer Setup...
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Using the Cable-Select .eature with Ultra ATA Devices Guidelines for Installing Ultra ATA (IDE) Devices appendix C RIVE NSTALLATION UIDELINES Hardware Reference Guide C-1...
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SCSI Devices and Guidelines Guidelines for SCSI Devices C-2 Hard Drive Installation Guidelines...
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CAUTION: Do not route cables near the air intake to the power supply. Cables routed in this manner can block airflow to the power supply, causing it to overheat. Guidelines for Installing a SCSI Device Hardware Reference Guide C-3...
Installing a Cable Lock appendix E ECURITY The cable lock is an optional device used to help secure the workstation. Separate the pieces of the security bracket by bending the metal where the three pieces join. Separating the security brackets ROVISIONS Hardware Reference Guide E-1...
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E-2 Security Lock Provisions Insert the tang (tongue) of the narrow bracket (Bracket A) into the slot on the chassis and slide the U-shaped backet (Bracket B) between it and the system unit cover; then install the self-tapping screw included in the cable lock it. Due to differences between chassis, the slot may be located in a different position than shown.
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Cover the screw with the flat bracket (Bracket C). Install a lock (not provided) in the security bracket to control access to the inside of the workstation. Install a cable lock (not provided) to secure the workstation to a fixed object. Securing the workstation with a padlock Hardware Reference Guide E-3...
Preventing Electrostatic Damage appendix . LECTROSTATIC 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. To prevent electrostatic damage, observe the following precautions: Avoid hand contact by transporting and storing products in static- safe containers.
Grounding Methods .-2 Electrostatic Discharge There are several methods for grounding. Use one or more of the following methods when handling or installing electrostatic-sensitive parts: Use a wrist strap connected by a ground cord to a grounded workstation or computer chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 Mohm +/- 10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
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appendix G OUTINE OMPUTER ARE AND HIPPING REPARATION Routine Computer Care Hardware Reference Guide G-1...