HP G1 User Manual

Hardware Reference GuideHP ProDesk 600 G1 TowerHP ProDesk 600 G1 Small Form Factor

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Front bezel securityThe front bezel can be locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP. To install thesecurity screw:1. Remove/disen

8. Install the security screw through the middle front bezel release tab to secure the front bezel inplace.9. Replace the access panel.10. If the comp

A Battery replacementThe battery that comes with the computer provides power to the real-time clock. When replacing thebattery, use a battery equivale

7. Depending on the type of battery holder on the system board, complete the following instructionsto replace the battery.Type 1a. Lift the battery ou

b. Insert the new battery and position the clip back into place.NOTE: After the battery has been replaced, use the following steps to complete this pr

B Unlocking the Smart Cover LockNOTE: The Smart Cover Lock is an optional feature included on some models only.The Smart Cover Lock is a software-cont

Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the SmartCover LockTo open the access panel with the Smart Cover Lock engaged:1. Remove/disengage any sec

●Removing the Smart Cover Lock Screw from the Small Form Factor6. You can now remove the access panel.To reattach the Smart Cover Lock, secure the loc

C Electrostatic dischargeA discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor may damage system boards or otherstatic-sensitive devices.

D Computer operating guidelines, routinecare and shipping preparationComputer operating guidelines and routine careFollow these guidelines to properly

Tower (TWR) front panel componentsDrive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drivebays.1 5.25-inch Hal

Optical drive precautionsBe sure to observe the following guidelines while operating or cleaning the optical drive.Operation● Do not move the drive du

IndexAaccess panellocking and unlocking 97SFF removal 54SFF replacement 55TWR removal 12TWR replacement 13Bbattery replacement 94Ccomputer operating g

Ooptical drivecleaning 102precautions 102optical drive (5.25-inch)TWR installation 29TWR removal 28optical drive (slim)SFF installation 77SFF removal

Small Form Factor (SFF) front panel componentsDrive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drivebays.1 S

Tower (TWR) rear panel components1 Power Cord Connector 7 Line-Out Connector for powered audiodevices (green)2PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 8 PS/2

Small Form Factor (SFF) rear panel components1 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple)2RJ-45 Network Connector 8 DisplayPort M

Media card reader componentsThe media card reader is an optional device available on some models only. Refer to the followingillustration and table to

KeyboardComponent Component1 Sleep 6 Mute volume2 Fast reverse 7 Decrease volume3 Play/pause 8 Increase volume4 Stop 9 Windows logo key5 Fast forward

Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8l Locks the computer if you are connected toa network domain, or allows you to switchusers if you are not connec

Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8- (on numpad) Zooms out Zooms out (Magnifier)Home Minimizes non-active desktop windows Minimizes non-active desk

2 Tower (TWR) hardware upgradesServiceability featuresThe computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are needed for

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Removing the computer access panelTo access internal components, you must remove the access panel:1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohib

Replacing the computer access panelSlide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) thenpress the back

Removing the front bezel1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as compact dis

Removing bezel blanksOn some models, there are bezel blanks covering one or more drive bays that need to be removedbefore installing a drive. To remov

●To remove a slim optical drive bezel blank, press inward on the retaining tabs that hold thebezel blank in place (1) then pull the bezel blank from t

System board connectionsRefer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors for your model.No. System Board Connecto

No. System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component19 SATA 3.0 SATA2 light blue Any SATA Device other than thePrimary Hard Drive20 USB 2.0 M

NOTE: Single channel and unbalanced dual channel memory configurations will result in inferiorgraphics performance.●The system will operate in single

5. Remove the computer access panel.WARNING! To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal systemcomponents to cool before t

Removing or installing an expansion cardThe computer has three PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.NOTE: You can ins

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8. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansioncard.NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion car

c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of theexpansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the car

12. Close the expansion card retention latch, making sure that it snaps firmly into place.13. Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed

Drive positions1 5.25-inch half-height drive bay2 Slim optical drive bay3 3.5-inch drive bay for optional drive (such as a media card reader)4 Primary

Installing and removing drivesWhen installing drives, follow these guidelines:●The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly

Removing a 5.25-inch driveNOTE: HP does not offer a 5.25-inch optical drive for this computer model. A 5.25-inch optical drivemay have been installed

7. Press down on the green drivelock mechanism (1) and slide the drive from the drive bay (2).Installing a 5.25-inch driveNOTE: HP does not offer a 5.

7. If you are installing an optical drive, install four M3 metric guide screws (not provided) in thelower holes on each side of the drive.NOTE: When r

9. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.10. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to one of the light

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Removing a 3.5-inch deviceCAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from thecomputer.1. Remove/disengage a

7. Press the release lever at the rear of the drive away from the drive (1) and slide the drive fromthe drive bay (2).ENWW Installing and removing dri

Installing a 3.5-inch device1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as compact

8. Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, untilthe drive snaps into place.9. If installing a

Removing a slim optical driveCAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from thecomputer.1. Remove/disengag

7. Push the green release lever on the right rear side of the drive toward the center of the drive (1),then slide the drive forward and out of the bay

d. Insert the second pin, and press the entire release latch firmly to fasten the latch securelyto the optical drive.8. Slide the optical drive throug

9. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the rear of the optical drive.10. Connect the opposite end of the data cable to one of the light

Removing a 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard driveNOTE: Before you remove the old hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the old hard drive sothat you c

7. Release the drive by pulling the release tab away from the drive (1) and sliding the drive out ofthe bay (2).8. Remove the four guide screws (two o

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6. Install guide screws on the sides of the drive. 3.5-inch hard drives use standard 6-32 silver andblue isolation mounting screws. 2.5-inch hard driv

●You can also install a 2.5-inch hard drive into a 3.5-inch drive bay using an adapter bracketsimilar to the example shown below.◦Slide the drive into

◦Install four 6-32 silver and blue isolation mounting guide screws in the adapter bracket(two on each side of the bracket).7. Slide the drive into the

8. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive.NOTE: The power cable for the hard drives is a three-headed cable that

Installing a security lockThe security locks displayed below and on the following page can be used to secure the computer.Cable lockPadlock46 Chapter

HP business PC security lock1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object.2. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock slot on

3. Slide the security cable through the hole in the cable lock on the rear of the monitor.4. Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other perip

5. Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock.6. Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole using the screw prov

7. Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock (1) and push the button in (2) to engage thelock. Use the key provided to disengage the loc

Front bezel securityThe front bezel can be locked in place by installing a security screw provided by HP. To install thesecurity screw:1. Remove/disen

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7. Install the security screw through the middle front bezel release tab to secure the front bezel inplace.8. Replace the access panel.9. Reconnect th

3 Small Form Factor (SFF) hardwareupgradesServiceability featuresThe computer includes features that make it easy to upgrade and service. No tools are

Removing the computer access panelTo access internal components, you must remove the access panel:1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohib

Replacing the computer access panelSlide the lip on the front end of the access panel under the lip on the front of the chassis (1) thenpress the back

Removing the front bezel1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as compact dis

Removing bezel blanksOn some models, there are bezel blanks covering the 3.5-inch and slim optical drive bays that needto be removed before installing

Replacing the front bezelInsert the four hooks on the bottom side of the bezel into the rectangular holes on the chassis (1) thenrotate the top side o

Changing from desktop to tower configurationThe Small Form Factor computer can be used in a tower orientation with an optional tower stand thatcan be

System board connectionsRefer to the following illustration and table to identify the system board connectors for your model.No. System Board Connecto

No. System Board Connector System Board Label Color Component19 SATA 3.0 SATA2 light blue Any SATA Device other than thePrimary Hard Drive20 USB 2.0 M

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NOTE: Single channel and unbalanced dual channel memory configurations will result in inferiorgraphics performance.●The system will operate in single

5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.6. Remove the computer access panel.WARNING! To reduce risk of personal injury fr

Removing or installing an expansion cardThe computer has three PCI Express x1 expansion slots and one PCI Express x16 expansion slot.NOTE: The PCI Exp

9. Before installing an expansion card, remove the expansion slot cover or the existing expansioncard.NOTE: Before removing an installed expansion car

c. If you are removing a PCI Express x16 card, pull the retention arm on the back of theexpansion socket away from the card and carefully rock the car

12. To install a new expansion card, hold the card just above the expansion socket on the systemboard then move the card toward the rear of the chassi

18. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access panel was removed.19. Reconfigure the computer, if necessary.Drive positions1 Slim

Installing and removing drivesWhen installing drives, follow these guidelines:●The primary Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive must be connected to the dark

CAUTION: To prevent loss of work and damage to the computer or drive:If you are inserting or removing a drive, shut down the operating system properly

Removing a 3.5-inch deviceCAUTION: All removable media should be taken out of a drive before removing the drive from thecomputer.1. Remove/disengage a

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8. Disconnect the drive cables from the rear of the drive, or, if you are removing a media cardreader, disconnect the USB cable from the system board

Installing a 3.5-inch device1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as compact

9. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.10. Slide the drive into the drive bay, making sure to align the guide screws with the guide slots, u

11. If installing a USB 3.0 media card reader, you must use the USB 3.0 to USB 2.0 adapter andconnect the adapter cable from the media card reader to

16. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, then turn on the computer.17. Lock any security devices that were disengaged when the access pa

Installing a slim optical drive1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as comp

9. Slide the optical drive through the front bezel all the way into the bay so that it locks in place (1),then connect the power cable (2) and data ca

5. If the computer is on a stand, remove the computer from the stand.6. Remove the computer access panel.7. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data ca

9. To install a hard drive, you must transfer the silver and blue isolation mounting guide screwsfrom the old hard drive to the new hard drive.10. Ali

11. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive.NOTE: The data cable for the primary hard drive must be connected to

1 Product featuresStandard configuration featuresFeatures may vary depending on the model. For a complete listing of the hardware and softwareinstalle

Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as compa

8. Disconnect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) from the back of the hard drive.9. Pull outward on the release lever at the rear of the drive (1)

Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive1. Remove/disengage any security devices that prohibit opening the computer.2. Remove all removable media, such as com

8. Rotate the drive cage to its upright position.9. Align the guide screws on the drive with the J-slots on the sides of the drive bay. Press the driv

10. Connect the power cable (1) and data cable (2) to the back of the hard drive.NOTE: If the 2.5-inch hard drive is the primary drive, connect the da

Installing a security lockThe security locks displayed below and on the following pages can be used to secure the computer.Cable lockPadlockENWW Insta

HP business PC security lock1. Fasten the security cable by looping it around a stationary object.2. Insert the cable lock into the cable lock slot on

3. Slide the security cable through the hole in the cable lock on the rear of the monitor.4. Use the bracket provided in the kit to secure other perip

5. Thread the keyboard and mouse cables through the computer chassis lock.6. Screw the lock to the chassis in the thumbscrew hole using the screw prov

7. Insert the plug end of the security cable into the lock (1) and push the button in (2) to engage thelock. Use the key provided to disengage the loc