HP 5/xx User Manual

User’s GuideHP Vectra VL5/xx Series 4uno.bk : 1bookf.fb4 Page 1 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

x English If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71If Your Display Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Technical InformationSpecifications88 EnglishDMAs used by PC DMA 0 freeDMA 1 free if not used for parallel port in SetupDMA 2 flexible disk dri

English 896 Technical InformationSpecificationsAvailable Video ResolutionsDepending on the model, your PC has either:•an integrated 64-bit Ultra VGA

6 Technical InformationSpecifications90 EnglishWindows Video ResolutionsWindows 95 Video Resolutions1. Bpp = Bits per pixelResolution Number of colo

English 916 Technical InformationSpecificationsOS/2 Video Resolutions1. Bpp = Bits per pixelResolution Number of colors Refresh Rate Memory640 x 480

6 Technical InformationSpecifications92 EnglishVideo Resolutions for the Matrox MGA Millennium Video Adapter Card, Valid for Windows 3.11, Windows 9

English 936 Technical InformationThe PC’s Memory MapThe PC’s Memory MapMemory Area Memory Range Hexadecimal Address RangeUsed ByExtended Memory: 1 M

6 Technical InformationThe PC’s Rear Connectors94 EnglishThe PC’s Rear ConnectorsParallel ConnectorVGA Video ConnectorKeyboard/MouseSerial Connector

English 956 Technical InformationSystem Board Connectors and SwitchesSystem Board Connectors and SwitchesSystem Board SwitchesSwitch Switch function

6 Technical InformationSystem Board Connectors and Switches96 EnglishThe settings for different processors at different speeds are a combination of

English 976 Technical InformationRecycling Your PCRecycling Your PCHP has a strong commitment toward the environment. Your HP Personal Computer has

English xi6 Technical InformationSpecifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84Features

6 Technical InformationRecycling Your PC98 Englishuno.bk : uno6_tec.fb4 Page 98 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

7Hewlett Packard Support and Information Servicesuno.bk : support.fb4 Page 99 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesIntroduction100 EnglishIntroductionHewlett Packard computers are engineered for quality and reliab

English 1017 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesYour HP Authorized ResellerYour HP Authorized ResellerHP Authorized Resellers have been

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHP Support Assistant CD-ROM102 EnglishHP Support Assistant CD-ROMHP Support Assistant is a yearly

English 1037 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Information ServicesHewlett Packard

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Information Services104 EnglishHP Forum on America OnlineThe HP Forum on America O

English 1057 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Information ServicesHP BBS LibraryThe HP electronic bulletin board libr

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Information Services106 EnglishHP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST HP FIRST is a service

English 1077 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Information ServicesOrdering Drivers and BIOS on DisketteYou can order

xii English 7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHP Support Services108 EnglishHP Support ServicesHewlett-Packard provides a three year hardware wa

English 1097 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Telephone SupportHewlett-Packard Telephone SupportHP North American Cus

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesLifeline Telephone Support110 EnglishLifeline Telephone SupportLifeline is a fee-based telephone s

English 1117 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS)HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS)The H

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesSummary112 EnglishSummaryThe table below summarizes the services and support available from HP or

English 1137 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Marketing HeadquartersHewlett-Packard Marketing HeadquartersShould you

7 Hewlett Packard Support and Information ServicesHewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters114 Englishuno.bk : support.fb4 Page 114 Monday, July 21,

English 115Glossaryadapter An accessory board, that connects to the system board via an accessory board slot.BBS Bulletin Board System. A computer t

116 EnglishGlossarymass storage Any device used to store large amounts of data. Usually refers to hard disks and tape backup units.memory modules Mi

117Aaccessoriesinstalling, 19–49supported, 20accessory boardinstalling, 33Plug and Play, 31problems, 76Accessory boardsconfiguring, 31installing, 31

1Setting Up Your PCThis chapter leads you through the first time installation of your HP Vectra PC.uno.bk : uno1_set.fb4 Page 1 Monday, July 21, 199

118 IndexInstalling memory, 26Installing, IDE drives, 64Interrupt Request Channelsused by the PC, 87Jjumper location, 95Kkeyboardconnecting, 4problem

Index 119Network Phone-in Support, 111summary of services, 112Support Assistantordering information, 102switch location, 95System board, 95system boa

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Regulatory Information and Warrantyuno.bk : bckmttr.fb4 Page 121 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

français122 françaisRegulatory InformationDECLARATION OF CONFORMITYaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014Manufacturer’s Name and Address:HEWLET

françaisfrançais 123FCC (for USA only)Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement Warning:This equipment has been tested

français124 françaisNotice for the United KingdomThe HP Vectra PC is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to P

françaisfrançais 125HP Hardware WarrantyImportant: This is your hardware product warranty statement. Read it carefully.Warranty terms may be different

français126 françaisCustomer-replaceable components–such as the keyboard or mouse–may be serviced through expedited part shipment. In this event, H

françaisfrançais 127HP Software Product License Agreement and Software & Product Limited WarrantyThe HP Software Product License Agreement and Pro

1 Setting Up Your PCUnpacking Your PC2 EnglishUnpacking Your PC1When you receive your PC, unpack all the components:•the computer and power cord•the

français128 françaisSoftware Product Limited WarrantyNinety-Day Limited Software WarrantyHP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date

English 31 Setting Up Your PCUnpacking Your PC2 Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets, with enough space for the key

1 Setting Up Your PCConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display4 EnglishConnecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display1Connect the mouse, keyboard, and

English 51 Setting Up Your PCConnecting a PrinterConnecting a PrinterConnect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachmen

1 Setting Up Your PCConnecting the Power Cords6 EnglishConnecting the Power Cords1If fitted, remove the label covering the computer’s power connecto

English 71 Setting Up Your PCStarting the PC for the First TimeStarting the PC for the First TimeYour PC has preinstalled software. This software is

NoticeThe information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this

1 Setting Up Your PCStarting the PC for the First Time8 English2 The software initialization routine starts. It displays the software license agreem

English 91 Setting Up Your PCStarting the PC for the First Time4 When your PC has restarted: ❒Adjust the display screen’s brightness and contrast to

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2Using Your PCThis chapter explains how to use the HP Vectra features and tools designed to increase your productivity.uno.bk : uno2_us.fb4 Page 11

2 Using Your PCStarting and Stopping Your PC12 EnglishStarting and Stopping Your PCYour PC can be started in two ways:•pressing the power button on

English 132 Using Your PCStarting and Stopping Your PCStopping the PC when using Windows 3.11To stop the PC, make sure that you have exited all pr

2 Using Your PCThe HP Vectra Keyboard for Windows 9514 EnglishThe HP Vectra Keyboard for Windows 95 The HP Vectra keyboard for Windows 95 has severa

English 152 Using Your PCHP UtilitiesHP UtilitiesYou can access Hewlett-Packard Utilities from the HPutils group in the Windows program manager. T

2 Using Your PCAdvanced Power Management16 EnglishAdvanced Power ManagementYour PC supports a power management system which complies with the United

English 172 Using Your PCPersonalizing Your MousePersonalizing Your MouseYour PC has preinstalled software (the Mouse Control Center) which you ca

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2 Using Your PCThe Desktop Management Interface18 Englishuno.bk : uno2_us.fb4 Page 18 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

3How to Install Accessories In Your PCThis chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk dr

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCSupported HP Accessories20 EnglishSupported HP AccessoriesThis chapter describes how to install memory, mass

English 213 How to Install Accessories In Your PCSupported HP Accessories WARNINGFor your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCRemoving the Cover22 EnglishRemoving the Cover1Switch off the display and the PC.2Disconnect the power cords

English 233 How to Install Accessories In Your PCRemoving the CoverReplacing the Cover after Installing Accessories1Check that you have installed al

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCMoving and Replacing the Power Supply24 EnglishMoving and Replacing the Power SupplyYou must move the power s

English 253 How to Install Accessories In Your PCMoving and Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply after Installing Accessories1Ensure

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Memory26 EnglishInstalling MemoryMain Memory ModulesYour PC is supplied with main memory. If you n

English 273 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Memory3 Align the main memory module directly over the socket. Slide the memory module i

iv FrancaisWelcome to Your HP Vectra PCCongratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard desktop PC. Your high-performance PC provides:•a

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Memory28 EnglishInstalling a Video Memory UpgradeYour PC is supplied with 1 MB of video memory on

English 293 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling MemoryIf you need to use a special video driver for your application, you may be asked t

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Memory30 EnglishAfter Installing a Video Memory Upgrade 1 Switch on the PC.2 When Windows is runni

English 313 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Accessory BoardsInstalling Accessory BoardsThe PC has four accessory board slots:•Slot 1

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Accessory Boards32 EnglishThe ICU is preloaded with configuration details for many non-Plug and Pl

English 333 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Accessory BoardsInstalling the Board1Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord.2Remove

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Accessory Boards34 English7 Secure the board by replacing the slot cover screw.If you loosened the

English 353 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage DevicesInstalling Mass Storage DevicesYou can install additional mass stora

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices36 EnglishInstalling a Flexible Disk Drive or a CD-ROM Drive in the Middle She

English 373 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices5 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the device instal

Francais vYour HP Vectra has other important attributes:•DMI compliant•designed for Windows® 95•Vectra Ergonomic Power Solution—Windows 95 soft power-

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices38 EnglishInstalling an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear ShelfThe PC has an int

English 393 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices5 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the rear of the driv

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices40 EnglishNOTE If you install two IDE devices with different data transfer rat

English 413 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage DevicesInstalling a 3.5-inch Disk Drive in the Bottom ShelfA slim, (1-inch

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices42 English6 Support the power supply with your hand (to prevent it falling out

English 433 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices8 Align the drive with the holes in the bottom of the PC. Support th

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices44 English13 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Replace

English 453 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices3 Slide the drive mid-way into the bottom shelf.4 Connect the data a

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling Mass Storage Devices46 English5 Slide the drive completely into the bottom shelf and secure it wit

English 473 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling an Upgrade ProcessorInstalling an Upgrade ProcessorAs more powerful upgrade processors b

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3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling an Upgrade Processor48 English5 To install the new processor:a Locate the corner markers:•on the p

English 493 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling the Security BracketInstalling the Security BracketThe security bracket supplied with th

3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCInstalling the Security Bracket50 Englishuno.bk : uno3_ins.fb4 Page 50 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

4The HP Setup ProgramThis chapter describes how to use the HP Setup program.uno.bk : uno4_stu.fb4 Page 51 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

4 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program52 EnglishUsing the HP Setup ProgramSetup is an integrated (ROM-based) program that displays the PC’

English 534 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program3 The PC’s Setup program will display.•The or arrows, and or keys can be used to

4 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program54 English•Within a field selects the next lower value and selects the next higher value.• displ

English 554 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup ProgramUnderstanding the SETUP ProgramThe built-in Setup program is accessed by pressing during

4 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program56 EnglishSetup Item Default ActionMainSystem timeSystem dateAllows you to set the system time and d

English 574 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup ProgramConfigurationIntegrated PeripheralsParallel port 378h IRQ7 Enables/disables the parallel p

Contents English vii1 Setting Up Your PCUnpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Connecti

4 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program58 EnglishMemory and CacheMemory caching Both Controls internal (L1) and external cache (L2) memory

English 594 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup ProgramPC I DevicesSlot #1 Bus Master Enabled Enable this option if you need the BIOS to set the

4 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program60 EnglishPowerStandby delay 30 minutes Sets the period of inactivity before the system runs in Stan

English 614 The HP Setup ProgramSetting PasswordsSetting PasswordsYou can set two passwords, the administrator password and the user password, to pr

4 The HP Setup ProgramSetting Passwords62 EnglishSetting Passwords1Turn on the PC and the display.If the PC is already turned on, save your data, ex

English 634 The HP Setup ProgramSetting PasswordsSetting a User Password•Start Setup as described for setting an administrator password.•You cannot

4 The HP Setup ProgramAfter Installing an IDE Drive64 EnglishAfter Installing an IDE DriveAfter installing an IDE drive you will need to run the Set

5Troubleshooting Your PC This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC.uno.bk : uno5_tr.fb4 Page 65 Monday, Jul

5 Troubleshooting Your PCSolving Problems66 EnglishSolving ProblemsThis chapter can help you solve any problems you might have with your PC.If you a

English 675 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Does Not StartIf Your PC Does Not StartIf Your Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages1Check

viii English 3 How to Install Accessories In Your PCSupported HP Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Rem

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Does Not Start68 EnglishIf you are Unable to Change any Values in SetupMake sure that the Secure Switch is not s

English 695 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Does Not StartPower-On-Self-Test Errors that May Prevent Your PC From StartingMessage Corrective Actio

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Does Not Start70 EnglishOther An error message may be displayed and the PC may “hang” for 20 seconds and then b

English 715 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemIf Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemThis section describes what to do if you have p

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware Problem72 English3 Type CD C:\WINDOWS .4Type SETUP .5Press the up-arrow key to select the Display

English 735 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemIf Your Keyboard or Mouse Does Not Work1Ensure that the keyboard or mouse is cor

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware Problem74 English5 Examine the paper feed mechanism for a paper jam.6 Make sure that the printer

English 755 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware ProblemIf the Hard Disk Does Not Work1Check that the disk power and data cables are cor

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Hardware Problem76 EnglishIf an Accessory Board Does Not WorkCarry out the following checks:1Ensure the bo

English 775 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Software ProblemIf Your PC Has a Software ProblemIf You Have Forgotten Your Password❒If you forg

English ix4 The HP Setup ProgramUsing the HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Starting the Setup Prog

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Software Problem78 EnglishIf Your Application Software Does Not WorkIf the PC reports the system is OK and

English 795 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Software ProblemIf your PC supports power management features, but no power management settings

5 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Software Problem80 EnglishChanging the BatterySpecial care is needed in changing the battery. Instructions

English 815 Troubleshooting Your PCIf Your PC Has a Software ProblemAfter installing either a replacement or an external battery, replace the comput

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6Technical InformationThis chapter provides technical information about your PC.uno.bk : uno6_tec.fb4 Page 83 Monday, July 21, 1997 12:46 PM

6 Technical InformationSpecifications84 EnglishSpecificationsFeatures Feature DescriptionProcessor (standard) PentiumTM Level-one cache 8 KB code, 8

English 856 Technical InformationSpecificationsFeaturesDisk drive shelves Four internal mass storage shelves supporting:•one internal 3.5-inch hard

6 Technical InformationSpecifications86 EnglishPower Consumption All measurements are in watts (rms).NOTE When the PC is turned off with the power b

English 876 Technical InformationSpecificationsTypical Power Consumption/Availability for ISA Accessory SlotsTypical Power Consumption/Availability