HP Vectra VL 5/xxx manual

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Important Safety Information Who this Manual is ForImportant Ergonomic Information Page Contents Removing and Replacing the Cover Installing Mass Storage DevicesInstalling Accessory Boards If Your PC Has a Software Problem HP Setup Program Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesGlossary Index Xii Setting Up and Using Your PC Unpacking Your PC When you receive your PC, unpack all the componentsAccessories Try to move it without helpConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connections for Models with Integrated Video DisplayElectronic services Connections for Models with MGA Millennium Video BoardConnecting to a Network Connecting Audio Accessories Connecting the Power Cables Grounded outletYour PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PCYour PC’s Hardware Control Panel Scsi hard disk drive, this light will not workStarting and Stopping Your PC Starting Your PCStarting the PC for the First Time Initializing Your SoftwareAfter Your PC Has Restarted Creating Master Diskettes Stopping Your PCSetting Passwords Setting an Administrator PasswordThen press Setting a User PasswordPassword, on ActionUsing Power Management Additional Information and HelpSetting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help How to Install Accessories In Your PC Front-Access Device Shelf Accessories You Can InstallCache Memory Up to Four Accessory Boards Video MemoryRemoving and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover after Installing AccessoriesCheck that you have installed all your accessories Removing the CoverMoving and Replacing the Power Supply Static electricity can damage electronic components Installing MemoryInstalling Main Memory Clip and pull the module forward and out of the socket All cables and power cordsIdentified here as C is the one closest to the processor Refer toHandle the accessory as little as possible and with care Installing an Optional Cache Memory ModuleUpgrade this to 512 KB To Install Video Memory Modules Installing a Video Memory Upgrade Integrated Video ModelsAfter Installing a Video Memory Upgrade Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory Switch Use Switch Block to Installing Mass Storage Devices Connecting IDE DevicesConfiguration Connections to data cables Jumper SettingsConfiguring an IDE Device After Installation Examples of multiple IDE drive combinationsInstalling an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf Page Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf Tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelfPage Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards Installing Accessory BoardsConfiguring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Installing the Board Installing an Accessory Board refer to facing Installing a BNC Coax Adapter To Install a BNC Coax Adapter Remove the metal plug Remove the nutInstalling an OverDrive Processor Cables and power cords ProcessorInstalling the Security Bracket Troubleshooting Your PC Solving Problems HP Summary ScreenDisplay is Blank and There Are No Error Messages If Your PC Does Not Start ProperlyCorrectly installed If a Post Error Message is Displayed If You Cannot Start Your PC from a ModemClearing the PC’s Configuration Memory Clear the configurationDisplay Does Not Work Properly If Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemIf You Cannot Turn Off Your PC If Your Display is Blurred or UnreadableOther Display Problems If Nothing is Displayed on the ScreenEnsure that the keyboard is correctly connected If Your Keyboard Does Not WorkIf Your Mouse Does Not Work Ensure that the mouse is correctly connectedIf Your Printer Does Not Work If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work If the Hard Disk Does Not Work If the Hard DiskNot Work CD-ROM Drive Does Not Work If the CD-ROM Drive Has a ProblemCable connections or jumper settings CD-ROM Drive is IdleIf an Accessory Board Does Not Work If Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your PasswordIf the Date and Time are Incorrect If You Have a Network ProblemIf Your Application Software Does Not Work If Your PC Has an Audio Problem No Sound When Running Any ApplicationsMS-DOS Games Give Not enough memory Errors SoundsChanging the Battery Strip supplied External battery as followsCable to the battery connector on the system board Technical Information System Board SwitchesBus Switch1 Power Consumption All measurements are in watts rmsIRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC HP Setup Program Integrated Video Graphic InformationHewlett Packard Support and Information Services Service Means of Access IntroductionYour HP Authorized Reseller HP SupportPackHP Support Assistant CD-ROM Region Phone Number Fax NumberAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP Hewlett-Packard Information ServicesHP Forum on CompuServe HP Forum on America Online Country Number Baud Rate HP BBS LibraryHP World Wide Web Site World-Wide Web URLHP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support Directory Access MethodHP FAXback on Demand-HP First Country/RegionAustralia Asia Pacific Ordering Drivers and Bios on DisketteEurope HP Support Services Number is +1 970 Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportCustomer Support Center Country1 Language Local NumberLifeline Telephone Support Number Method of Payment Charge TypeHP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS Summary Covered Time Available FromHewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters AsiaPage Glossary Glossary Computer is running as an unattended network server From reflecting back along the cable Index Index LANRegulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information FCC for USA only Noise Declaration for Germany HP Hardware Warranty Customer Responsibilities HP Software Product License Agreement HP Software Product Limited Warranty Your HP Vectra PC Physical Characteristics Part Number D4550-90001