Starting the PC for the First Time | HP Vectra VL 5/xxx specification

CAUTION

NOTE

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC

Starting and Stopping Your PC

Starting the PC for the First Time

If your PC has preinstalled software, it is initialized the first time you start the PC. The software initialization process takes approximately three minutes. This process sets up the software in your language and sets up your software to use the hardware installed in your computer (you can change the settings after the software has been initialized).

You may also be asked to select which operating system you want to use, for example Windows 3.11 or Windows 95. Once you have confirmed your selection of the operating system, you cannot change that selection. The operating system that you have NOT chosen will be deleted from the computer’s hard disk

Initializing Your Software

Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being initialized—this could cause unexpected results.

To initialize your software:

1Turn on the display first, and then the PC.

When the PC is switched on, the Vectra Logo is displayed. The PC

performs a Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Press if you want to view the POST details in the HP Summary Screen (refer to the "HP Setup Program", on page 66.

If an error is detected during the Power-On-Self-Test, the PC will

automatically display the error. You may be prompted to press to start the Setup program to correct the error.

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HP Vectra VL 5/xxx manual Starting the PC for the First Time, Initializing Your Software

Contents

User’s Guide Page User’s Guide Important Safety Information Who this Manual is For Important Ergonomic Information Page Contents Installing Accessory Boards Installing Mass Storage DevicesRemoving and Replacing the Cover If Your PC Has a Software Problem HP Setup Program Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services Glossary 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 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 Your 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 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 Then press Setting a User PasswordPassword, on 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 Front-Access Device Shelf Accessories You Can InstallCache Memory Up to Four Accessory Boards Video Memory Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover after Installing AccessoriesCheck that you have installed all your accessories Removing the Cover Moving and Replacing the Power Supply Installing Main Memory Installing MemoryStatic electricity can damage electronic components 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 to Upgrade this to 512 KB Installing an Optional Cache Memory ModuleHandle 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 Configuration Connections to data cables Jumper SettingsConfiguring an IDE Device After Installation 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 Page Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf Tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelfPage Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play Installing Accessory BoardsConfiguring 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 Display Does Not Work Properly If Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemIf You Cannot Turn Off Your PC If Your Display is Blurred or Unreadable Other Display Problems If Nothing is Displayed on the Screen Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connected If Your Keyboard Does Not WorkIf Your Mouse Does Not Work 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 DiskIf the Hard Disk 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 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 ProblemIf 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 followsStrip supplied Bus Switch1 System Board SwitchesTechnical 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 ServicesAt the CompuServe ! prompt, type GO HP HP Forum on America Online Country Number Baud Rate HP BBS LibraryHP World Wide Web Site World-Wide Web URL HP Audio Tips USA only HP Automated Support Directory Access MethodHP FAXback on Demand-HP First Country/Region Europe Ordering Drivers and Bios on DisketteAustralia Asia Pacific HP Support Services Number is +1 970 Hewlett-Packard Telephone SupportCustomer Support Center 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 AsiaPage 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