Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Guide

Table of contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ......................................................................................................... 1
Front Panel Components ..................................................................................................................... 2
Media Card Reader Components ......................................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................................................................... 4
Keyboard .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Using the Windows Logo Key .............................................................................................. 6
Serial Number Location ........................................................................................................................ 7
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features ......................................................................................................................... 8
Warnings and Cautions ........................................................................................................................ 8
Removing the Computer Access Panel ................................................................................................ 9
Replacing the Computer Access Panel .............................................................................................. 10
Removing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 11
Replacing the Front Bezel .................................................................................................................. 12
Installing Additional Memory .............................................................................................................. 13
DIMMs ............................................................................................................................... 13
DDR2-SDRAM DIMMs ...................................................................................................... 13
Populating DIMM Sockets ................................................................................................. 14
Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 15
Removing or Installing an Expansion Card ........................................................................................ 17
Drive Positions ................................................................................................................................... 21
Installing Additional Drives ................................................................................................................. 22
System Board Drive Connections ...................................................................................... 24
Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive ............................................................ 25
Installing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive .............................................................. 28
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ......................................................................... 31
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive ........................................................................... 33
Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive .................................. 35
Appendix A Specifications
Appendix B Battery Replacement
Appendix C External Security Devices
Installing a Security Lock .................................................................................................................... 44
Cable Lock ......................................................................................................................... 44
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Compaq dc5850 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor	Microtower
Audio	Integrated High Definition audio
Power Supply	300W
Processor	AMD Athlon X2, AMD Athlon, AMD Sempron
Storage	SATA 3.0 Gb/s Hard Drives
Graphics	Integrated ATI Radeon 3100 graphics
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Operating System	Windows Vista
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCI Express x1
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 VGA, 1 RJ-45, audio in/out