HP XU manual CD-ROM Drive Does not Open

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3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation

If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware Problem

The CD-ROM Drive Does not Open

If you have difficulty removing a CD-ROM disk from the CD-ROM drive (during a power failure for example), you can use the manual eject button. To eject a CD-ROM disk using the manual eject button, proceed as follows:

1If the CD-ROM drive manual eject button is not visible, remove the front bezel covering the drive. The manual eject button is inside a small hole in the front of the CD-ROM drive.

2With a thin, solid rod, such as the end of a paper clip, push the drive’s manual eject button.

Using the manual eject feature. The picture shows two possible locations of the manual eject button.

3The drive door is released, opening slightly. Carefully pull it open fully and retrieve the disk.

4To close the drive door, push it gently closed without forcing it. The drive door may not close completely until it is fully functional (for example, when the power comes back on).

5If required, replace the drive’s front bezel.

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Contents User’s Guide Crystal.bk notice.fb4 Page ii Monday, March 23, 1998 605 AM User’s Guide Welcome to Your HP Kayak XU & XW PC Workstations Enables you to scroll without using the scroll bars Five front-access shelvesSix slots for accessory boards An HP UltraFlow cooling system with multiple temperatureImportant Safety Information Who This Manual Is ForImportant Ergonomic Information Crystal.bk title.fb4 Page vii Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AMCrystal.bk title.fb4 Page viii Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Contents Installing a Processor Installing Mass Storage DevicesInstalling Accessory Boards Recycling an Old HP PC WorkstationIf Your PC Workstation Does Not Start Properly Solving ProblemsIf Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems HP Hardware Diagnostics UtilityConfiguring a Scsi Accessory HP Summary Screen and Setup ProgramConfiguring Your Network Connection Using the ArrayConfig ProgramHewlett Packard Support and Information Services Crystal.bk crystal.toc Page xv Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Xvi Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation Installation Tools Unpacking Your PC WorkstationConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connecting to a Network Your PC Workstation has a 10BT/100TX LAN interface adapterVolume control in that position Connecting Audio AccessoriesVolume before connecting headphones or speakers Damage your hearingConnecting an External Scsi Accessory Approximately 10 feet To install any software that may be necessary to use itExternal Scsi accessories Connecting the Power Cords Your PC Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel With HP Lock installed, you can use this button to preventEntering a password refer to Setting Passwords on PC Lock ButtonInitializing Your Software Starting and Stopping Your PC WorkstationStarting Your PC Workstation for the First Time Creating Back-up Diskettes Starting Your PC WorkstationStopping Your PC Workstation Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Internet Key Menu KeyShortcut Keys HP TopToolsHP Customer InformationUsing Your HP Enhanced Mouse Function to work in a different wayApplications that support a third control button Setting Passwords Setting an Administrator PasswordSetting a User Password Using Power Management Additional Information and HelpRecycling an Old HP PC Workstation Crystal.bk cryst-1.fb4 Page 22 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation Supported HP Accessories Buffered 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB DIMMsRemoving the Cover PC Workstation before switching it on againRemoving and Replacing the Cover Crystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 26 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Replacing the Cover Crystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 28 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Moving the Power Supply To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply Supply unit remains connected to the computerInstalling Memory Main Memory ModulesCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 32 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 33 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Installing More Memory on the Video Adapter Procedure HP Visualize FX4Installing Mass Storage Devices Connecting Devices Bit Scsi with five 68-pin Scsi connectorsCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 38 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Disk Striping Installing a HardDisk Drive IDE Hard DiskInstalling a Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf Secure the drive with the four self-retaining screws Locate the appropriate data cable for the hard disk drive Installing a Hard Disk Drive in a Front-Access Shelf Mount the drive on the tray as shown below Slide the drive tray into the drive shelf and secure itLocate the appropriate data cable for the disk drive Completing the Installation of a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Drive in a Front-Access Shelf Locate the appropriate data cable for the device Completing the Installation of a Drive Installing Accessory Boards Installing the BoardCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 51 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Accessory Board CompletingInstalling a Processor Board. Then remove the VRM for the processor PC Workstation will void the warrantySocket by squeezing the tabs at the top and bottom TerminatorCompleting Installation of a Processor Bus SpeedCrystal.bk cryst-2.fb4 Page 56 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation HP Summary Screen Solving ProblemsHP Diagnostics Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages If Your PC Workstation Does Not Start ProperlyCorrectly installed CPU Freq Remove the cover Check the following itemsEnsure that you are using the correct password If you are Unable to Change any Values in SetupIf a Post Error Message is Displayed Rebuild Your PC Workstation’s ComponentsClearing PC Workstation’s Displayed similar to thisIf You Cannot Turn Off Your PC Workstation PC Workstation’s operating system documentation for details If Your PC Workstation Has a Hardware ProblemDisplay Does Not Work Properly If Your Keyboard Does Not Work If Your Mouse Does Not WorkIf Your Printer Does Not Work If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not WorkIf the Hard Disk Drive Does not Work CD-ROM Drive Does not Work If the CD-ROM Drive Has a ProblemCable connections or jumper settings CD-ROM Drive is Idle If you are having problems with sound when playing a CDNo Sound from the CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive Does not Open If an Accessory Board Does not Work If Your PC Workstation Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your PasswordIf the Date and Time Are Incorrect If You Can’t Start the Setup ProgramIf You Have a Network Problem If Your Application Software Does Not WorkIf Your PC Workstation Has an Audio Problem Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems May not be availablePost Phase Other FeaturesAs follows Boot StepsDiags Press the control button You can exit the test session by pressing the buttonHP Hardware Diagnostics Utility Starting This Support TicketTechnical Information Features Feature DescriptionCrystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 83 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 84 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Maximum Loads Available for Accessory Slots System SpecificationsPower Consumption Information IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC Workstation Crystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 87 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Audio Features Digitized SoundsCrystal.bk cryst-4.fb4 Page 89 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Video Features Scsi Features MB per second Scam support HP FastRAIDDisk Striping Features FastRAID RAID 1 with 2 disk drivesNetwork Features HP FastRAID Option PC Workstation’s Rear Connectors System Connectors and Switches System Board ConnectorsInternal Audio Connectors When the headphone jack on the Audio Front Panel System Board Switches Switch1 Use Switch to Setup program, and bypass the Summary Screen, press instead HP Summary Screen and Setup ProgramStarting the HP Setup Program Viewing the HP Summary ScreenSaving Your Changes and Leaving Setup Plug & Play O/SConfiguring Your Network Connection Controlling the Network Security FeaturesSelecting the Boot Device Priority SCSISelect utility is accessed by pressing during Configuring a Scsi AccessoryUsing Scsi Select Configure/View Scsi Channel Interface Definitions Changes the adapter Scsi ID from its default valuePress to view the Advanced Configuration Options menu Boot Scsi ID Initiate Sync Negotiation Options Menu This option is no longer used and must always be Enabled Plug and Play Scam SupportVerify Disk Media Using the Scsi Configuration Utility Default Settings You Can ChangeBelow Starting the Scsi Configuration UtilityMain Menu Help Display ModeMono/Color QuitAdapter Setup Adapter Utilities MenuParity Adapter Setup MenuScam Support Removable Media Host Scsi IDScan Order SupportDevice Selections Menu LunsBytes/sec Device Setup MenuSync Rate Mega Width bitsDisconnect Read Write I/O Timeout sec Scan for Device at Boot TimeExiting from the Configuration Utility Queue TagsUsing the ArrayConfig Program Creating a New Array↓ keys until the option is highlighted and then press Two-drive RAID 0 arrayDiskettes you made before creating your array DetectedWhen the Main Menu appears, select Disk Array Operations Insert the ArrayConfig diskette in drive a and reboot yourComputer. Wait until ArrayConfig starts automatically Following126 127 Displaying Array Information Making the Array BootableManaging an Existing Array Deleting an Array Initializing an Array Adding and Deleting Spares Adding a Dedicated SpareDelete and press Disk as a spareFollow these steps to delete a dedicated spare Dedicated spare is deleted immediatelyOptimizing Performance Or the HP websiteResolving Problems Otherwise, select the Array1000 Family Raid Adapter by usingKayaksupport/ to see if this has been corrected Non-RAID device is set to Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, you can boot without any problem from an array Key Technical Information Using the ArrayConfig Program 138 Hewlett 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 HP World Wide Web SiteOrdering Drivers and Bios on Diskette EuropeHP Support Services Number is +1 970 Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportCustomer Support Center Lifeline Telephone Support Europe, please call the telephone support center +44 171 512HP Network Phone-in Support Service NPS Summary Covered Time Available FromHewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters Asia Latin AmericaPage Glossary Glossary Commonly used to select configuration options Polyphonic More than one voice played simultaneously Synthesizer Hardware for 158 Index Index Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 161 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 162 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 163 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Crystal.bk crystal.ix Page 164 Monday, March 23, 1998 409 AM Regulatory Information and Warranty Regulatory Information 167 168 169 170 171 HP Software Product Limited Warranty Your HP PC Workstation’s Physical Characteristics PC Workstation Documentation Roadmap
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