HP 6200 Pro Microtower Series - User Manual

HP Compaq Business PC Hardware
Reference Guide
8200 Elite Series Convertible Minitower
8200 Elite Series Microtower
8200 Elite Series Small Form Factor
8200 Elite Series Ultra-Slim Desktop
6200 Pro Series Microtower
6200 Pro Series Small Form Factor

Summary

About This Book

About This Book

Provides basic information for upgrading HP Compaq Business PCs.

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).

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Front Panel Components

Microtower (MT) Front Panel Components

Small Form Factor (SFF) Front Panel Components

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Front Panel Components

Convertible Minitower (CMT) Rear Panel Components

Microtower (MT) Rear Panel Components

Small Form Factor (SFF) Rear Panel Components

Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Rear Panel Components

Media Card Reader Components

Keyboard

Keyboard Components

Details the function of each key on the keyboard.

Using the Windows Logo Key

Serial Number Location

2 Convertible Minitower (CMT) Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features

Highlights ease of upgrade and serviceability.

Warnings and Cautions

Provides safety instructions for upgrades and maintenance.

Removing the Computer Access Panel

Replacing the Computer Access Panel

Removing the Front Bezel

Removing Bezel Blanks

Replacing the Front Bezel

System Board Connections

Installing Additional Memory

DIMMs

Information about DIMM sockets and memory capacity.

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs

Details specifications for DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs.

Populating DIMM Sockets

Installing DIMMs

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

Drive Positions

Removing a Drive from a Drive Bay

Installing Drives

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay

Instructions for installing a 5.25-inch drive.

Installing a Hard Drive into an Internal Drive Bay

Step-by-step guide for installing internal hard drives.

Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration

Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration

Installing a Security Lock

HP Business PC Security Lock

Instructions for installing HP's business PC security lock.

Front Bezel Security

3 Microtower (MT) Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features

Highlights ease of upgrade and serviceability for MT models.

Warnings and Cautions

Provides safety instructions for MT upgrades and maintenance.

Removing the Computer Access Panel

Replacing the Computer Access Panel

Removing the Front Bezel

Removing Bezel Blanks

System Board Connections

Installing Additional Memory

DIMMs

Information about MT DIMM sockets and memory.

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs

Details specifications for MT DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs.

Populating DIMM Sockets

Installing DIMMs

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

Drive Positions

Installing and Removing Drives

Removing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

Step-by-step guide to remove MT drives from bays.

Installing a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay

4 Small Form Factor (SFF) Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features

Highlights ease of upgrade and serviceability for SFF models.

Warnings and Cautions

Provides safety instructions for SFF upgrades and maintenance.

Removing the Computer Access Panel

Replacing the Computer Access Panel

Removing the Front Bezel

Removing Bezel Blanks

Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration

System Board Connections

Installing Additional Memory

DIMMs

Information about SFF DIMM sockets and memory.

DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs

Details specifications for SFF DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs.

Populating DIMM Sockets

Installing DIMMs

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

Drive Positions

Installing and Removing Drives

Removing a 5.25-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

Step-by-step guide to remove SFF 5.25-inch drives from bays.

Installing a 5.25-inch Drive into a Drive Bay

Removing a 3.5-inch Drive from a Drive Bay

Installing a 3.5-inch Drive into a Drive Bay

Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive

Installing a Security Lock

HP Business PC Security Lock

Instructions for installing HP's business PC security lock.

5 Ultra-Slim Desktop (USDT) Hardware Upgrades

Serviceability Features

Highlights ease of upgrade and serviceability for USDT models.

Warnings and Cautions

Provides safety instructions for USDT upgrades and maintenance.

Connecting the Power Cord

Removing the Computer Access Panel

Replacing the Computer Access Panel

Removing the Front Bezel

Removing a Bezel Blank

Changing from Desktop to Tower Configuration

System Board Connections

Installing Additional Memory

SODIMMs

Information about USDT SODIMM sockets and memory.

DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs

Details specifications for USDT DDR3-SDRAM SODIMMs.

Populating SODIMM Sockets

Installing SODIMMs

Replacing the Optical Drive

Removing the Optical Drive

Step-by-step guide to remove the USDT optical drive.

Preparing the New Optical Drive

Installing the New Optical Drive

Replacing the Hard Drive

Unlocking the Hard Drive Carrier

Steps to unlock the hard drive carrier.

Installing and Removing a Port Cover

Installing a Security Lock

HP Business PC Security Lock

Instructions for installing HP's business PC security lock.

Front Bezel Security

A Battery Replacement

B Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive

C Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock

Smart Cover FailSafe Key

Details about the Smart Cover FailSafe Key.

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to Remove the Smart Cover Lock

D Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage

Precautions to avoid electrostatic damage.

Grounding Methods

Various methods for grounding to prevent static discharge.

E Computer Operating Guidelines, Routine Care and Shipping Preparation

Computer Operating Guidelines and Routine Care

Basic guidelines for computer setup, operation, and care.

Optical Drive Precautions

Operation

Precautions during optical drive operation.

Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the optical drive.

Safety

Safety measures for the optical drive.

Shipping Preparation

HP 6200 Pro Microtower Series Specifications