HP HEWLET VECTRA VA 6/XXX manual Installing Accessory Boards

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2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC

Installing Accessory Boards

Installing Accessory Boards

The PC has six accessory board slots with seven connector sockets. These slots allow you to install upgrade boards as follows:

•Slot 1 (innermost) can be used for a 16-bit ISA or a 32-bit PCI board (26cm/10.2-inch maximum length)

•Slots 2 and 3 can be used for 32-bit PCI boards

•Slot 4 can be used for a full-length 16-bit ISA or a 32-bit PCI board

•Slots 5 and 6 can be used for full-length 16-bit ISA boards.

Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment off. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.

To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.

Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play

Plug and Play is an industry standard for automatically configuring your PC's hardware resources and the accessory boards installed in it. If your operating system supports Plug and Play, your PC has configurable support for Plug and Play in the BIOS.

All PCI accessory boards are Plug and Play, although not all ISA boards are. Check the accessory board’s documentation if you are unsure.

When you start your PC after installing an accessory board, the Plug and Play BIOS automatically detects which hardware resources (IRQs, DMAs, memory ranges, and I/O addresses) are used by the system- based components.

Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards

If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play you will need to configure the board before your PC can use it.

Refer to the documentation supplied with the operating system for details on your operating system’s capabilities and restrictions concerning how to configure non-Plug and Play accessory boards.

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Contents User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Important Safety Information Who this Manual is ForImportant Ergonomic Information Page Contents Installing Memory Installing Mass Storage DevicesInstalling Accessory Boards Installing an OverDrive ProcessorIf Your PC Has a Software Problem HP Summary Screen and Setup ProgramHewlett-Packard Information Services Setting Up and Using Your PC When you receive your PC, unpack all the components AccessoriesUnpacking Your PC Try to move it without helpConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connecting Audio Accessories Down before connecting headphones or speakersVolume control in that position Damage your hearingConnecting the Power Cables Connectors are shaped to go in one way onlyTo grounded outlets PC is as class 1 laser productStarting and Stopping Your PC Starting Your PCStopping Your PC Setting Passwords Setting an Administrator PasswordSetting a User Password Password, onThen press ActionUsing Power Management Additional Information and HelpSetting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessory part numbersBefore switching it on again Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories Removing and Replacing the CoverRemoving the Cover Removing the Air Flow Guide Installing Memory Main Memory ModulesStatic electricity can damage electronic components How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory Switch Use Switch Block to Installing Mass Storage Devices Hard disk drive DrivesYou install additional devices Configuration Connections to Data CablesInstalling an Additional Hard Disk Drive Install any other accessories, before replacing the cover Not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser unit Connectors are shaped to go in one way only. See InternalConnectors on page 20 for more information about which Connectors to useTo Install a Drive Installing Accessory Boards Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and PlayConfiguring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards Installing the Board Secure the board Installing an OverDrive Processor Processor processor Troubleshooting Your PC Solving Problems HP Summary ScreenDisplay is Blank and There Are No Error Messages If Your PC Does Not Start ProperlyIf you are Unable to Change any Values in Setup Action Reference Check all internal cablesIf a Post Error Message is Displayed Clearing the PC’s Configuration Memory Clear the configurationIf Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If Your Keyboard Does Not WorkDisplay Does Not Work Properly Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connectedIf Nothing is Displayed on the Screen If Your Mouse Does Not Work If Your Printer Does Not WorkEnsure that the mouse is correctly connected If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work If the Hard Disk Does Not WorkIf the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem Not WorkIf an Accessory Board Does Not Work CD-ROM Drive is IdleIf Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your PasswordIf Your Application Software Does Not Work If the Date and Time are IncorrectIf Your PC Has an Audio Problem Humming Noise Changing the Battery From most local storesTroubleshooting Your PC Changing the Battery Technical Information Needed for Troubleshooting System Board SwitchesBus Switch1 Power Consumption HDD AccessoriesAll measurements are in watts rms 180 MHz 200 MHz OffIRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program HP Summary ScreenUsing the HP Setup Program VA/6xxx Copyright 1995 Hewlett-Packard GZ.xx.xxSettings and exit the Setup program I nTroubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Troubleshooting Your PC HP Summary Screen and Setup Program Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Service Means of Access IntroductionYour HP Authorized Reseller HP SupportPackHP Support Assistant CD-ROM Region Phone Number Fax NumberHewlett-Packard Information Services HP Forum on CompuServeAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP HP Forum on America Online HP BBS Library HP World Wide Web SiteCountry Number Baud Rate World-Wide Web URLAccess Method HP FAXback on Demand-HP FirstHP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support Directory Country/RegionOrdering Drivers and Bios on Diskette EuropeAustralia Asia Pacific HP Support Services Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Number is +1 970Country Language Local Number Lifeline 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 Index URL 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 Setup HP User’s Guide Troubleshooting and Support HP HelpReference HP Help