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Hardware Reference Guide HP Compaq t5720/t5725 Thin Client Document Part Number: 405356-003 September 2007 This book provides basic hardware information for this series of thin clients.
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Product features Standard features HP Compaq t5720/t5725 thin clients are terminals that connect to a Microsoft server with Citrix MetaFrame software running atop the server operating system. HP has partnered with Altiris to manage HP Compaq thin clients. Altiris Deployment Solution is a leading-edge tool to help with quick deployment and for on-going management of the thin clients in your organization.
Product features Front panel components Front panel components 1 Power button Flash activity LED 2 Power LED USB ports (2) * For more information, refer to the model-specific QuickSpecs at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/QuickSpecs_A rchives/QuickSpecs_Archives.html. www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Product features Using the keyboard Keyboard features Enhanced keyboard components 1 Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates the Caps Lock feature. 2 Scroll Lock key Activates/deactivates the Scroll Lock feature. 3 Num Lock key Activates/deactivates the Num Lock feature. 4 Ctrl key Use in combination with another key;...
Product features Enhanced keyboard components (Continued) 6 Alt key Use in combination with another key; its function depends on the application software you are using. 7 Application key Opens (like the right mouse button) pop-up menus in a Microsoft Office application.
Product features Additional function keys The following key combinations also work on the HP Compaq t5720/t5725 thin client: Cycles through minimized applications. Cycles through open applications. Switches to the previous session. Shift + Tab 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.
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Hardware upgrades General hardware installation sequence To ensure the proper installation of any thin client hardware option: 1. Back up any data, if necessary. 2. If the thin client is powered on: a. Shut the unit down. b. Turn the unit and any other attached devices off. c.
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Hardware upgrades 3. Remove the chassis cover. For more information, see “Removing and replacing the chassis cover” on page 2-3. 4. If necessary, remove any hardware that you will replace. 5. Install or replace equipment. For removal and replacement procedures, see the following sections: ❏...
Hardware upgrades Removing and replacing the chassis cover To install internal hardware, you must remove the chassis cover as shown in the following procedures. WARNING: Before removing the chassis cover, ensure that the thin Å client is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
Hardware upgrades Installing thin client options The t5720/t5725 thin client offers several options, including flash memory, SODIMMs, and security hardware. For more information about security hardware, see Appendix B, “Security provisions”. To view and order available options, visit the HP Web site at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/thinclients/options /index.html.
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Hardware upgrades 3. Verify the location of the round opening on the flash memory card and align the opening with the plastic stem on the system board. 4. Insert the new flash memory with the connectors facing down as shown in the following illustration. Installing flash memory 5.
Hardware upgrades SODIMM upgrade Use the following procedure to upgrade or replace the SODIMM module. CAUTION: If necessary, back up any data before continuing the Ä installation. ✎ In addition to following these instructions, follow the detailed instructions that accompany the module. 1.
Hardware upgrades PCI Expansion Module ✎ You can order the PCI Expansion Module kit at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/thinclients/ options/index.html. Installation of a PCI Expansion Module requires that you replace the chassis cover with a PCI Expansion Module chassis cover. To install a PCI Expansion Module, follow the instructions included in the option kit.
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Hardware upgrades 2. Install the PCI riser card in the PCI expansion slot on the system board, as shown in the following illustration. Installing PCI riser card 3. Connect the speaker cable from the PCI Expansion Module chassis cover to the system board. The speaker is installed in the PCI Expansion Module chassis cover.
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Hardware upgrades 4. Install a PCI card 1 into the PCI riser card as shown in the following illustration. 5. Install the optional PCI Expansion Module chassis cover 2. 6. Secure the optional PCI Expansion Module chassis cover with the two chassis screws 3.
Hardware upgrades Internal battery 1. Complete steps 1 through 4 of the “General hardware installation sequence” on page 2-1. 2. Locate the battery on the system board. 3. Pull back on the clip 1 that is holding the battery in place, and then remove the battery 2.
Specifications HP Compaq t5720/t5725 Thin Client Dimensions Height 9.85 in 250.18 mm Width 2.59 in 65.71 mm Depth 8.09 in 205.55 mm Approximate Weight 3.7 lb 1.7 kg Temperature Range (fanless design)* Operating** 50° to 104° F 10° to 40° C (max.
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Specifications HP Compaq t5720/t5725 Thin Client (cont) Relative Humidity (non-condensing) Operating 10–90% 10–90% (max. wet bulb temperature is 28° C or 84.2° F) Nonoperating 5–95% 5–95% (max. wet bulb temperature is 38.7° C or 101.6° F) Maximum Altitude (unpressurized) Operating 10,000 ft 3048 m (max.
Security provisions Securing the thin client The HP Compaq t5720/t5725 thin client is designed to accept a security cable lock. This cable lock prevents unauthorized removal of the thin client. To order this option, visit the HP web site at http://h18004.www1.hp.com/products/thinclients/ options/index.html.
Mounting the thin client HP Quick Release The HP Compaq t5720/t5725 thin client incorporates four mounting points on each side of the unit. These mounting points follow the VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard, which provides industry-standard mounting interfaces for Flat Displays (FDs), such as flat panel monitors, flat displays, and flat TVs.
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Mounting the thin client To use the HP Quick Release with a VESA-configured thin client: 1. Using four screws included in the mounting device kit, attach one side of the HP Quick Release to the thin client as shown in the following illustration.
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Mounting the thin client 2. Using four screws included in the mounting device kit, attach the other side of the HP Quick Release to the device to which you will mount the thin client. Make sure the release lever points upward.
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Mounting the thin client 3. Slide the side of the mounting device attached to the thin client 1 over the other side of the mounting device 2 on the device on which you want to mount the thin client. An audible ‘click’ indicates a secure connection.
Mounting the thin client Supported mounting options The following illustrations demonstrate some of the supported and not supported mounting options for the mounting bracket. ■ You can mount a thin client between a flat panel monitor and the wall. Thin client mounted with flat panel on wall www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mounting the thin client ■ You can mount the thin client on the back of a flat panel monitor stand. Thin client mounted on back of monitor stand ■ You can mount the thin client on a wall. Thin client mounted on wall www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Mounting the thin client ■ You can mount the thin client under a desk. Thin client mounted under desk www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Mounting the thin client Non-supported mounting option CAUTION: Mounting a thin client in an non-supported manner could Ä result in failure of the HP Quick Release and damage to the thin client and/or other equipment. Do not mount the thin client on a flat panel monitor stand, between the panel and the stand.
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: ■...
Electrostatic discharge Grounding methods 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 Thin Client chassis. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of 1 megohm +/- 10 percent resistance in the ground cords.
Thin client operation Routine thin client care Use the following information to properly care for your thin client: ■ Operate the thin client on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 1-inch (2.5-cm) clearance around the air vents to permit the required airflow.
Thin client operation Supported orientations HP supports the following orientations for the thin client. CAUTION: You must adhere to HP-supported orientations to ensure your Ä thin clients function properly. ■ You can stand thin clients vertically. Vertical orientation www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
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Thin client operation ■ You can lay thin clients horizontally. Horizontal orientation ■ You can lay thin clients under a monitor stand with a one-inch clearance above the unit. Under monitor stand www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Thin client operation Non-supported orientations HP does not support the following orientations for the thin client. CAUTION: Non-supported placement of thin clients could result in Ä operation failure and/or damage to the devices. CAUTION: Thin clients require proper ventilation to maintain operating Ä...
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Thin client operation ■ Do not horizontally stack thin clients. Thin clients require proper ventilation to maintain operating temperatures. Do not stack thin clients ■ Do not put thin clients in drawers or other sealed enclosures. Thin clients require proper ventilation to maintain operating temperatures.
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Thin client operation ■ Do not place materials on thin clients that block the vents. Thin clients require proper ventilation to maintain operating temperatures. Do not block the vents of the thin client ■ Do not position the thin client vertically without using the stand. Do not position the thin client vertically without using the stand www.hp.com Hardware Reference Guide...
Shipping information Shipping preparation Follow these suggestions when preparing to ship the thin client: 1. Turn off the thin client and external devices. 2. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet, then from the thin client. 3. Disconnect the system components and external devices from their power sources, then from the thin client.
Shipping information Important service repair information In all cases, remove and safeguard all external options before returning the thin client to HP for repair or exchange. In countries that support customer mail-in repair by returning the same unit to the customer, HP makes every effort to return the repaired unit with the same internal memory and flash modules that were sent.
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Index riser card 2–8 slot location 1–4 keyboard 1–5 PCI Expansion Module connector 1–3 installing 2–7 function keys 1–7 kit contents 2–7 layout 1–5 removing 2–9 Windows logo key 1–6 PCI riser card 1–4 power connector 1–3 line-in audio connector 1–3 power LED location 1–2 line-out audio connector 1–3 power supply specifications A–2...
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Index supported orientations E–2 horizontal E–3 under monitor stand E–3 vertical E–2 system board components 1–4 temperature specifications A–1 thin client features 1–1 unsupported mounting option between stand and monitor C–8 USB port location 1–2 1–3 warnings electric shock 2–1 fire 2–1 Web sites Altiris 1–1...
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