HP Vectra VL800 User's Guide

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC WARNING If you are in any doubt that you can lift the PC and monitor safely, do not try to move them without help. 1 W

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Devices Connecting Devices For your own safety, it is recommended that you first read the warning notices o

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Devices NOTE Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors can be used for USB accessories. (For information about

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting Devices Connecting the Sound Blaster Audio Card (Some Models Only) If your PC has a Sound Blaster audio car

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Starting Your PC for the First Time If your PC has preinst

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC Initializing Your Software NOTE Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being in

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Using Your HP Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard (some models only) Using Your HP Enhanced Multimedia Keyboard (some models

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Viewing the Summary Screen Viewing the Summary Screen The Summary Screen gives you a summary of the current configurat

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Using the HP Setup Program Using the HP Setup Program Use the Setup program to configure your PC (for example: setting

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

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Using the HP Setup Program Security Menu Sub-menus are presented for changing the characteristics and values of the Sy

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Setting Passwords in the HP Setup Program Setting Passwords in the HP Setup Program You can set passwords to provide d

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Using Power Management Using Power Management Power management enables you to reduce the PC’s overall power consumpti

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC This chapter provides information about installing accessories and replacing hardware parts in yo

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Contact your dealer for an up-to-date list of supported devices or connect to www.hp.com/go/pcac

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing the Cover 1 Switch o

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Removing and Replacing the Cover Replacing the Cover 1 Ensure that all internal cables are prop

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Removing, Replacing and Upgrading Memory Removing, Replacing and Upgrading Memory NOTE Use only

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Removing, Replacing and Upgrading Memory Memory modules for your PC are available from HP or fro

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Removing, Replacing and Upgrading Memory 6 Replace the PC’s cover (refer to page 25). Reconnect

User’s Guide Contents Important Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Information and Help . . . .

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing or Replacing an Accessory Card Installing or Replacing an Accessory Card Your PC has

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices The PC has an integrated Ultra A

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Which IDE Data There are three or four data cables inside your P

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Cables and Connectors (SCSI Models) 16-bit Internal U160 68-pin

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices The SCSI ID is usually configured with jumpers on the SCSI hard

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Handle the

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PCReplacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive363 Press the retaining clip on the top of the drive tray a

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive 8 Replace the cover (refer to page 25 for instructions).

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive CAUTION Handle the hard

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive 3 Press the retaining clip on the top of the drive tray and

User’s Guide Contents 3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 If Your PC Does Not Start Properly. . . . .

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing a Second Hard Disk Drive 7 Replace the cover (refer to page 25 for instructions). 8

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing Removable Media Installing Removable Media WARNING To avoid electric shock and harm t

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Installing Removable Media 4 Place the new device in the drive tray with the correct orientatio

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Floppy Drive Replacing the Floppy Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover and front p

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Floppy Drive 6 Slide the floppy drive back into the PC. 7 Attach the data and p

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Completing the Installation of a Mass Storage Device Completing the Installation of a Mass Stora

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Main Chassis Fan Replacing the Main Chassis Fan Removing the Fan 1 Switch off the

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Power Supply Unit Replacing the Power Supply Unit WARNING Hewlett-Packard does not

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Power Supply Unit Installing the Power 1 Insert the new power supply unit (lining

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Processor Replacing the Processor CAUTION Before removing the heatsink or process

Important Warnings Avoid Electrical Shocks WARNING To avoid electrical shock, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts insid

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Processor 6 Lift the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) lever, located at the side of the

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Processor 4 Attach the heatsink to the processor then secure it in place using th

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the System Board Replacing the System Board Removing the System Board 1 Switch off th

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the System Board Installing the New System Board 1 Aligning the rear connectors with

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the System Board 7 After installing the system board, you need to update your BIOS. N

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC System Board Switches System Board Switches There are ten system board switches used for configu

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the batter

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC Replacing the Battery 5 Place the new battery in the battery holder and ensure that it is prope

2 Installing and Replacing Hardware Parts in Your PC System Board Connectors Pentium 4 processor (socket 423) Main Power Supply Secondary IDE B2B2 B1

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC This chapter provides summary information that can help you solve problems you may have when using your PC. • Dealing wi

Safety Information WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, disasse

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly If Your PC Does Not Start Properly The PC Doesn’t Power On Check that... How The PC’

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem The Keyboard Doesn’t Work... Check that... How The keyboard cable is correctly connec

12345673 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Pre-Boot Diagnostics Pre-Boot Diagnostics When your PC starts up, the BIOS performs Pre-Boot Diagnostics and a Po

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility HP e-DiagTools is an accurate an

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC HP e-DiagTools Hardware Diagnostics Utility From either the Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM or HP DiagTools CD-ROM: 1

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM The PC Image Engineer — Image Creation and Recover

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM Performing a Recovery or Downgrade (Windows 2000 to Windows NT4)  The PC model must

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Image Creation and Recovery CD-ROM 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 The hard disk drive will be formatted first.

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can I reinstall my PC’s operating system? A: Use the Image

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC Troubleshooting Tips Troubleshooting Tips • Restart your PC and see if the problem recurs. • Run HP e-DiagTools. You c

Information and Help PC Documentation Roadmap If you want to ... Learn how to upgrade your computer by installing accessories This guide Installing an

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC If You Have a Problem If You Have a Problem • Check you have your product receipt. • Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page

3 Troubleshooting Your HP PC If You Have a Problem Operating System Are you using the original operating system software that came preloaded on your

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Index B battery replacing, 56 BIOS updating, 69 version, 70 BIOS recovery mode system board switch, 55 CD-ROM drive installing, 41 Certificate of Auth

Index IDE tape drive, 41 IDE Zip drive, 41 mass storage devices, 31 memory module, 28 power supply unit, 48 Sound Blaster card, 30 system board, 53 in

Index installing, 30 starting and stopping PC, 15 HP e-DiagTools, 63 PC, 15 PC first time, 15 Setup program, 19 stopping PC, 16 summary screen viewing

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Technical Information Physical Characteristics (standard configuration as shipped) Characteristic Description Weight (configuration with 1 CD-ROMdriv