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HP Inc. under license. available on your computer. preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License The information contained herein is subject to Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these change without notice.
About this book WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT: Indicates information considered important but not hazard-related (for example, messages related to property damage).
Table of contents 1 Product features ............................1 Front ..................................2 Color zones ............................3 Right ..................................4 Back ..................................6 Bottom ................................... 7 2 Hardware upgrades ............................8 Warnings and cautions ............................8 Preparing for disassembly ............................. 8 Accessing the tool kit ............................. 9 Replacing or installing drives ..........................
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Front Component Description Lighted color zones Create unique lighting effects on the computer. NOTE: Color zones on page 3 for more information. Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
Color zones The computer includes nine programmable lighted color zones that allow you to create unique lighting effects. With OMEN Control, you can customize the colors of each zone or group of zones. NOTE: When you first set up your computer, all of the color zones are red. There are five color effects that you can customize in OMEN Control: Static color—Static lighting for each of the nine color zones.
Right Component Description Power button When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate Sleep. ● When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button briefly to exit ●...
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access this guide: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP ▲ Documentation. NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
Back Component Description Side panel release latch Releases the side panel. WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious injury or damage to the equipment, do not open the chassis cover of any computer containing a 600 W PSU, 750 W PSU, or 1300 W PSU.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the volume before using headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information, see the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. To access this guide: Select the Start button, select HP Help and Support, and then select HP ▲ Documentation. NOTE: When a device is connected to a headphone jack, the computer speakers are disabled.
It also provides electrical and mechanical safety information. The Safety & Comfort Guide is located on the HP website at http://www.hp.com/ergo. WARNING! Energized and moving parts inside.
Accessing the tool kit The tool kit contains the following: Hard drive/power supply tool ● Screwdriver/wrench, one side Phillips, one side hex. Hex screws are used on the graphics card and ● system fans (radiators) Screws ● Pull the logo cover away from the case (1), and then disconnect the cable from the case (2). The tool kit is located under the logo cover (3).
3.5-inch hard drive ● 2.5-inch solid-state drive ● U.2 drive ● NOTE: U.2 hard drives can be installed only in the upper-right drive bay. Installing a drive Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Pull up on the right side of the hard drive door, and then rotate the door to the left. Note that the door remains connected to the case.
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All drives must be secured into the drive cage using screws. Screw locations are as follows: (1) 3.5-inch hard drive and U.2 drive (2) 2.5-inch solid-state drive NOTE: Before installing a U.2 drive into the drive cage, you must first install the drive into a drive adapter bracket.
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2.5-inch solid-state drive: Insert the drive into the drive cage (1), and then install four mounting screws (2). U.2 drive: Insert the drive into the adapter bracket and secure with four screws (1). Insert the adapter bracket assembly into the drive cage (2), and then install four mounting screws (3). Chapter 2 Hardware upgrades...
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Insert the drive cage into the drive bay (1), and then slide the drive cage latch to the right to secure the drive cage (2). Rotate the hard drive door to the right and press down until it snaps into place. Replacing or installing drives...
Removing a drive IMPORTANT: Before you remove a hard drive, be sure to back up the data from the hard drive so that you can transfer the data to the new hard drive. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Pull up on the right side of the hard drive door, and then rotate the door to the left.
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2.5-inch solid-state drive: Remove the four mounting screws from the bottom of the cage (1) and then lift the drive out of the cage (2). Replacing or installing drives...
U.2 drive: Remove the four mounting screws that secure the drive adapter bracket to the drive cage (1). Lift the adapter bracket out of the drive cage (2), and remove the four screws that secure the drive to the adapter bracket (3). Then remove the drive from the adapter bracket. Drive security You can insert the hard drive pull tab into the drive cage to prevent unauthorized removal of the drive.
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From the outside of the drive cage, insert the pull tab into the drive cage until it is not accessible from the outside of the drive cage. To remove a hard drive when the pull tab is not accessible, slide the drive cage latch to the left (1), insert the security tool from the tool kit (Accessing the tool kit on page 9) into the drive cage (2), and then and...
Removing and replacing the access panel To access internal components, you must remove the access panel: Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page If a Phillips screw is installed to lock the access panel, remove the screw (1). Press the release button (2), and then rotate the access panel off the computer (3).
Populating DIMM sockets There are four DIMM sockets on the system board, with two sockets per channel. The sockets are labeled DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, and DIMM4. The DIMM1 and DIMM3 sockets operate in memory channel A. The DIMM2 and DIMM4 sockets operate in memory channel B. For improved performance, install memory modules in the following order: DIMM 4-2-3-1.
Replacing or installing DIMMs IMPORTANT: You must unplug the power cord and wait approximately 30 seconds for the power to drain before adding or removing memory modules. Regardless of the power-on state, voltage is always supplied to the memory modules as long as the computer is plugged into an active AC outlet. Adding or removing memory modules while voltage is present may cause irreparable damage to the memory modules or system board.
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Insert the memory module into the socket so that the latches lock it in place. NOTE: A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. Replace the access panel. Reconnect the power cord and any external devices, and then turn on the computer.
Installing graphics cards You can install multiple graphics cards and associated fans. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page 18). To install a graphics card: Locate the a vacant expansion socket on the system board and the corresponding expansion slot on the back of the case.
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Remove the cover from the location where you will install the graphics card fan. From the inside of the case, insert the fan into place on the outer wall (1). From the outside of the case, install four screws (2) with the screwdriver/wrench from the tool kit (Accessing the tool kit on page Replace the cover (3).
Removing the PCI fan The PCI fan is secured to the front of the case and provides additional cooling for the graphics cards. You must remove the entire front bezel before you can remove or install the PCI fan. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page...
Lift the fan out of the case (3). To replace the PCI fan, reverse the removal procedures. Installing a system board The system board is secured to a system board tray. You must remove the tray before you can remove or install a system board.
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To install the system board, position the system board atop the system board tray, and then install the eight screws that secure the system board to the system board tray. Replace the system board tray assembly in the case. Install any graphics cards. Install all other internal components.
Removing the hard drive fan The hard drive fan is secured to the rear of the case under the system board tray. You must remove the tray before you can remove or install the hard drive fan. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page...
Installing a power supply The computer supports power supplies that follow the ATX standard with a maximum of 1450 W. CAUTION: To prevent damage, the overall power consumption of the computer must not exceed the maximum rating of the computer power supply. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Remove the access panel...
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Install three screws to secure the power supply to the case (2). NOTE: You will install one other screw in the next step to secure the grounding wire. To install the power supply connector cable into the case: Place the connector into the corner of the power supply bay (1). Install the connector hex screw (2) using the wrench/screwdriver from the tool kit.
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Connect the power supply SATA cables (1) and I/O board and cable (2). Five SATA power cables (four hard drive + one U.2 drive) and one PATA power connector (from the I/O board) are available to connect to the power supply. The cables in the computer case are labeled to indicate components they connect to.
Installing a radiator bracket for liquid cooling The radiator bracket can accommodate only 240 mm radiators. Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page 18). Remove any fans mounted to the side of the case. If you want to add additional liquid cooling, install the radiator bracket in one of the positions shown in the following image.
Install the eight hex screws using the wrench/screwdriver from the tool kit (Accessing the tool kit on page 9) to secure the bracket to the case. Install any needed fans. Cleaning filters Prepare the computer for disassembly (Preparing for disassembly on page Remove the access panel (Removing and replacing the access panel on page 18).
● Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat. ● If you do not have any of the suggested equipment for proper grounding, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. NOTE: For more information on static electricity, contact an HP authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.
Computer operating guidelines and routine care Follow these guidelines to properly set up and care for the computer and monitor: Keep the computer away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extremes of heat and cold. ● Operate the computer on a sturdy, level surface. Leave a 10.2 cm (4-inch) clearance on all vented sides ●...
Accessibility HP designs, produces, and markets products and services that can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities, either on a stand-alone basis or with appropriate assistive devices. Supported assistive technologies HP products support a wide variety of operating system assistive technologies and can be configured to work with additional assistive technologies.
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Index hard drive fan access panel installing 27 PCI fan removal 18 installing 24 accessibility 35 ports installation guidelines 8 accessing the tool kit 9 USB 3.0 5, 6 installing audio-in (microphone) jack 5 USB 3.0 (powered) charging 5 graphics cards 22 audio-out (headphone) jacks 7 USB Type-C 5 memory 20...