HP Compaq dc7100 DT Hardware Reference Guide

Hardware Reference Guide www.hp.com 2–33
Hardware Upgrades
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay
1. Remove any removable media, such as a compact disc, from the
drive.
2. If you are not hot-swapping a CD-ROM or diskette drive, exit all
software applications, shut down the operating system software,
and turn off the computer.
3. With the top of the drive facing left (or up, when the computer is
in the desktop position) and the drive connector facing the
computer, slide the drive into the MultiBay and push firmly to
ensure that the electrical connector is properly seated.
Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay (shown with USDT in tower
configuration)
4. After inserting an optical drive while the computer is turned on,
restart the computer to ensure the optical drive functions correctly
if it uses recording, backup, or video playback software
applications.
5. Engage the MultiBay security catch, if desired. Refer to
“Engaging and Releasing the MultiBay Security Catch” on
page 2–29 for more information.

HP Compaq dc7100 DT Specifications

General

Processor Speed	Up to 3.8 GHz
Chipset	Intel 915G
Memory	Up to 4 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Form Factor	Desktop
Processor	Intel Pentium 4
Storage	40 GB to 160 GB SATA
Graphics	ATI Radeon X300 SE
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM
Audio	Integrated audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16
Ports	1 Parallel, 1 Serial, 2 PS/2, 1 VGA