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Who this Manual is For
This manual is for anyone who wants to:
•Set up the PC for the first time
•Configure the PC
Important Ergonomic Information
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Contents
1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply
3 Troubleshooting Your PC
4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services
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Setting Up and Using Your PC
Operating System
Installation Tools
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard and Printer
Models with Integrated Video Controller
Models with Millennium Video Board
Connecting Audio Accessories
Connecting Audio Accessories
NOTE
Volume Control
have built-in
amplifiers
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1Remove the CD-ROMdrive’s font bezel by carefully pulling it off
2Replace it with the universal front bezel
Connecting the Power Cables
Connect the power cords to the display and the computer
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC
Power on Status Light
Power On/Off Button
Speaker Out for Headset
Starting Your PC
Starting the PC for the First Time
Changing the operating system
Choice of Operating System
Initializing Your Software
After Your PC Has Restarted
Stopping Your PC
Using the Flexible Disk Drive
Setting an Administrator Password
Setting a User Password
Using Power Management
Additional Information and Help
•New features—whatis new and special about your PC
•Using your PC—simple, “how-to-use”guidelines about using your PC
•Working in comfort—guidanceon ergonomic issues
How to Install Accessories In Your PC
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Accessories You Can Install
Accessories You Can Install
Video Memory Upgrade
(Models with Millennium board only)
Removing the Cover
Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories
Moving the Power Supply
Replacing the Power Supply
Installing Main Memory
To install a main memory module:
2Remove the computer’s cover (refer to page 19)
Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration (refer to page 44)
Upgrading the Millennium Board Memory
If You Have a MGA Millennium Board
Connecting IDE Devices
Jumper Settings
Configuring an IDE Device After Installation
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Top Rear Shelf
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Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Rear Shelf
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Installing a CD-ROM,Tape or Zip Drive in a Front Shelf
Push the two catches (indicated by
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12Remove the power supply and place it upside down on the front drive unit
Connect the power cable to the rear of each drive
The connectors are shaped to fit one way only
18Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. Refer to page
Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play
Configuring non-Plugand Play ISA Accessory Boards
Installing the Board
Installing an Accessory Board (refer to previous page)
Step 3: Unscrew the retaining bracket
Step 5: Remove slot cover
Step 7: Slide board into the slot
Installing a Security Cable
1Insert the lock into the slot located at the rear of the PC
2Turn the key to lock the cable to the PC
3Remove the key and store it in a safe place
Troubleshooting Your PC
Solving Problems
This chapter can help you solve most problems you might have with your PC
HP Summary Screen
The HP Summary Screen provides information about your PC’s current
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages
Check External Items
Check Internal Items
If You Cannot Start Your PC from a Modem
If a POST Error Message is Displayed
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Display Does Not Work Properly
If Your Display is Blurred or Unreadable
If Nothing is Displayed on the Screen
Other Display Problems
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work
If Your Mouse Does Not Work
If Your Printer Does Not Work
If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work
If the Hard Disk
Activity Light Does
Not Work
If the Hard Disk Does Not Work
If the CD-ROMDrive Has a Problem
CD-ROMDrive Does Not Work
CD-ROMDrive is Idle
CD-ROMDrive Door Does Not Open
If an Accessory Board Does Not Work
If You Have Forgotten Your Password
1Switch off the PC
2Restart the PC. If the keyboard is locked, enter the Administrator password
3Wait for F2=Setup to be displayed
4Press to start Setup
If Your Application Software Does Not Work
If the Date and Time are Incorrect
No Sound When
Running Any
Applications
Humming Noise
Sounds
Changing the Battery
After removing the computer’s cover:
External Battery
Mount the external battery as shown below, using the
System Board Switches
Power Consumption
Typical Power Consumption/Availability for ISA Accessory Slots
Typical Power Consumption/Availability for PCI Accessory Slots
Acoustic Noise Emission
Physical Characteristics
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC
First, Turn Off Your PC
Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services
Introduction
•HP Authorized Reseller
•HP SupportPack
•HP Support Assistant CD-ROM
•HP Information Services
Your HP Authorized Reseller
HP SupportPack
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM
•Product manuals and service manuals
•Installation and configuration information
•Troubleshooting information
•Technical reference manuals
HP Forum on CompuServe
HP Forum on America Online
HP BBS Library
HP World Wide Web Site
HP FAXback on Demand—HPFIRST
HP Audio Tips (USA only) HP Automated Support Directory
Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette
HP Support Services
For your bundled application, HP recommends that you keep the master CD-ROM
Customer Support
Center
Lifeline Telephone Support
HP Network Phone-inSupport Service (NPS)
It can help you to:
•resolve complex network problems
•support your HP and non-HPproducts with a single telephone call
•increase network uptime
Summary
Summary
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Glossary
Glossary
DIMM
expansion slot
IRQ
jumper
within several buildings of a campus
mass storage
PCI
pixel Picture element. The smallest addressable spot on the screen
Plug & Play
RAM
ROM
Setup program
SIMM
True color Also known as RGB
Index
Index
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Regulatory Information and Warranty
Regulatory Information
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN
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PC Documentation Roadmap
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