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Hardware Reference Guide
HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Tower
HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Small Form Factor
HP EliteDesk 800 G1 Ultra-slim Desktop
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© Copyright 2013 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contai
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About this book This guide provides basic information for upgrading HP EliteDesk Business PCs. WARNING! Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. NOTE: Text set off in this manner provides important supplemental information. ENWW iii
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iv About this book ENWW
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Table of contents 1 Product features ............................................................................................................................................. 1 Standard configuration features ........................................................................................................... 1 Tower (TWR) ....................................................................................................................... 1 Small Form Factor (SFF) ..................
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Installing DIMMs ................................................................................................................ 23 Removing or installing an expansion card .......................................................................................... 25 Drive positions .................................................................................................................................... 29 Installing and removing drives .................................................
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Removing a 2.5-inch hard drive ......................................................................................... 86 Installing a 2.5-inch hard drive ........................................................................................... 88 Installing a security lock ..................................................................................................................... 91 Cable lock .........................................................................................
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Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key to remove the Smart Cover Lock ........................................... 130 Appendix C Electrostatic discharge ............................................................................................................ 132 Preventing electrostatic damage ...................................................................................................... 132 Grounding methods ................................................................................
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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). NOTE: All three computer models can be used in a tower orientation or a desktop orientation. Tower (TWR) ENWW Standard configuration features 1
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Small Form Factor (SFF) Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) 2 Chapter 1 Product features ENWW
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Tower (TWR) front panel components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays. 1 5.25-inch Half-Height Drive Bay (behind bezel) 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 2 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 7 Slim Optical Drive (optional) 3 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 8 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional) 4 Headphone Connector 9 Microphone/Headphone Connector 5 Dual-State Power Button NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog bo
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Small Form Factor (SFF) front panel components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering one or more drive bays. 1 Slim Optical Drive (optional) 5 Headphone Connector 2 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 6 Dual-State Power Button 3 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 7 Hard Drive Activity Light 4 Microphone/Headphone Connector 8 3.5-inch Media Card Reader (optional) NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use
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Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) front panel components Drive configuration may vary by model. Some models have a bezel blank covering the optical drive bay. 1 Slim Optical Drive (optional) 5 Headphone Connector 2 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 6 Hard Drive Activity Light 3 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 7 Dual-State Power Button 4 Microphone/Headphone Connector 8 SD Media Card Reader (optional) NOTE: When a device is plugged into the Microphone/Headphone Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the
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Tower (TWR) rear panel components 1 Power Cord Connector 7 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 2 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 8 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 3 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 9 RJ-45 Network Connector 4 DisplayPort Monitor Connectors 10 Serial Connector 5 VGA Monitor Connector 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 6 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP. When a device is plugged into the blue Line-I
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Small Form Factor (SFF) rear panel components 1 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 2 RJ-45 Network Connector 8 DisplayPort Monitor Connectors 3 Serial Connector 9 VGA Monitor Connector 4 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 10 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 5 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 11 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green) 6 Power Cord Connector NOTE: An optional second serial port and an optional parallel port are available from HP. When a device is plugged into the
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Ultra-slim Desktop (USDT) rear panel components 1 Line-Out Connector for powered audio 6 VGA Monitor Connector devices (green) 2 USB 2.0 Ports (black) 7 Power Cord Connector 3 USB 3.0 Ports (blue) 8 Line-In Audio Connector (blue) 4 DisplayPort Monitor Connectors 9 RJ-45 Network Connector 5 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (purple) 10 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) NOTE: When a device is plugged into the blue Line-In Audio Connector, a dialog box will pop up asking if you want to use the connector for a lin
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Media card reader components The media card reader is an optional device available on some models only. Refer to the following illustration and table to identify the media card reader components. No.Slot Media 1 SD/HC/XC/UHS-1/Plus ● Secure Digital (SD) ● Secure Digital High ● Secure Digital Capacity (SDHC) Extended Capacity Memory Card (SDXC) 2 Media Card Reader Activity Light 3 CompactFlash I/II ● CompactFlash Card ● CompactFlash Card ● MicroDrive Type 1 Type 2 4 MS PRO/MS PRO Duo ● Memor
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Keyboard Component Component 1 Sleep 6 Mute volume 2 Fast reverse 7 Decrease volume 3 Play/pause 8 Increase volume 4 Stop 9 Windows logo key 5 Fast forward 10 Function Using the Windows logo key Use the Windows Logo key in combination with other keys to perform certain functions available in the Windows operating system. Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8 no other key Displays the Start menu Displays the Start screen c Opens charms d Displays the Desktop Displays the Desktop e Launches My Co
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Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8 l Locks the computer if you are connected to Locks the computer if you are connected to a network domain, or allows you to switch a network domain, or allows you to switch users if you are not connected to a network users if you are not connected to a network domain domain m Minimizes all open applications Minimizes all open applications o Locks screen orientation p Choose a presentation display mode Opens projection options q Goes to Search charm r Launche
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Windows Logo Key + Windows 7 Windows 8 - (on numpad) Zooms out Zooms out (Magnifier) Home Minimizes non-active desktop windows Minimizes non-active desktop windows Break Displays System Properties Displays System Properties PgUp Moves Start screen to left monitor PgDn Moves Start screen to right monitor Serial number location Each computer has a unique serial number and a product ID number that are located on the exterior of the computer. Keep these numbers available for use when contacting cust
