HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Hardware Reference Guide

5. Attach the two screws that secure the hard drive cage to the chassis.
Figure 2-34 Securing the Hard Drive Cage
6. If installing a new drive, connect the opposite end of the data cable to the appropriate system board
connector.
NOTE: If your system has only one SATA hard drive, you must connect the hard drive data cable
to the dark blue connector labeled SATA0 to avoid any hard drive performance problems. If you
are adding a second hard drive, connect the data cable to the red connector labeled SATA4.
7. Replace the computer access panel.
8. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.
9. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.
NOTE: If you are replacing the primary hard drive, use the Recovery Disc Set to restore the operating
system, software drivers, and any software applications that were preinstalled on the computer.
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HP dx7500 - Microtower PC Specifications

General

Memory	Up to 8 GB DDR2 SDRAM
Form Factor	Microtower
Power Supply	300W
Processor	Intel Core 2 Duo, Intel Pentium Dual-Core, Intel Celeron
Storage	SATA hard drives up to 500 GB
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM or DVD+/-RW
Graphics	Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100, Optional discrete graphics cards
Audio	Integrated High Definition Audio
Network	Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion Slots	1 PCI Express x16, 2 PCI Express x1, 1 PCI
Ports	USB 2.0, serial, parallel, VGA, audio in/out
Operating System	Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, FreeDOS
Weight	Approx. 22 lbs (10 kg)