HP
Vectra VL 5/xxx
manual
Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help
Troubleshooting
Install
Password
Connecting to a Network
Warranty
Clear the configuration
Solving Problems
Accessories
HP Setup Program
Changing the Battery
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User’s Guide
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User’s Guide
Important Safety Information
Who this Manual is For
Important Ergonomic Information
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Contents
Installing Accessory Boards
Installing Mass Storage Devices
Removing and Replacing the Cover
If Your PC Has a Software Problem
HP Setup Program
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services
Glossary Index
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Setting Up and Using Your PC
When you receive your PC, unpack all the components
Accessories
Unpacking Your PC
Try to move it without help
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connections for Models with Integrated Video Display
Electronic services
Connections for Models with MGA Millennium Video Board
Connecting to a Network
Connecting Audio Accessories
Connecting the Power Cables
Grounded outlet
Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PC
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC
Scsi hard disk drive, this light will not work
Starting and Stopping Your PC
Starting Your PC
Starting the PC for the First Time
Initializing Your Software
After Your PC Has Restarted
Creating Master Diskettes
Stopping Your PC
Setting Passwords
Setting an Administrator Password
Setting a User Password
Password, on
Then press
Action
Using Power Management
Additional Information and Help
Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help
How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Accessories You Can Install
Cache Memory Up to Four Accessory Boards
Front-Access Device Shelf
Video Memory
Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories
Check that you have installed all your accessories
Removing and Replacing the Cover
Removing the Cover
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply
Installing Main Memory
Installing Memory
Static electricity can damage electronic components
All cables and power cords
Identified here as C is the one closest to the processor
Clip and pull the module forward and out of the socket
Refer to
Upgrade this to 512 KB
Installing an Optional Cache Memory Module
Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care
To Install Video Memory Modules
Installing a Video Memory Upgrade Integrated Video Models
After Installing a Video Memory Upgrade
Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory
Switch Use Switch Block to
Installing Mass Storage Devices
Connecting IDE Devices
Jumper Settings
Configuring an IDE Device After Installation
Configuration Connections to data cables
Examples of multiple IDE drive combinations
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf
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Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf
Tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelf
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Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play
Installing Accessory Boards
Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards
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 nut
Installing an OverDrive Processor
Cables and power cords
Processor
Installing the Security Bracket
Troubleshooting Your PC
Solving Problems
HP Summary Screen
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly
Correctly installed
If a Post Error Message is Displayed
If You Cannot Start Your PC from a Modem
Clearing the PC’s Configuration Memory
Clear the configuration
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem
If You Cannot Turn Off Your PC
Display Does Not Work Properly
If Your Display is Blurred or Unreadable
Other Display Problems
If Nothing is Displayed on the Screen
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work
If Your Mouse Does Not Work
Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connected
Ensure that the mouse is correctly connected
If Your Printer Does Not Work
If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work
Not Work
If the Hard Disk
If the Hard Disk Does Not Work
If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem
Cable connections or jumper settings
CD-ROM Drive Does Not Work
CD-ROM Drive is Idle
If an Accessory Board Does Not Work
If Your PC Has a Software Problem
If You Have Forgotten Your Password
If Your Application Software Does Not Work
If You Have a Network Problem
If the Date and Time are Incorrect
If Your PC Has an Audio Problem
No Sound When Running Any Applications
MS-DOS Games Give Not enough memory Errors
Sounds
Changing the Battery
Cable to the battery connector on the system board
External battery as follows
Strip supplied
Bus Switch1
System Board Switches
Technical Information
Power Consumption
All measurements are in watts rms
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC
HP Setup Program
Integrated Video Graphic Information
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services
Service Means of Access
Introduction
Your HP Authorized Reseller
HP SupportPack
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM
Region Phone Number Fax Number
HP Forum on CompuServe
Hewlett-Packard Information Services
At the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP
HP Forum on America Online
HP BBS Library
HP World Wide Web Site
Country Number Baud Rate
World-Wide Web URL
Access Method
HP FAXback on Demand-HP First
HP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support Directory
Country/Region
Europe
Ordering Drivers and Bios on Diskette
Australia Asia Pacific
HP Support Services
Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support
Customer Support Center
Number is +1 970
Country1 Language Local Number
Lifeline Telephone Support
Number Method of Payment Charge Type
HP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS
Summary
Covered Time Available From
Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters
Asia
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Glossary
Glossary
Computer is running as an unattended network server
From reflecting back along the cable
Index
Index
LAN
Regulatory 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
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