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HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 Owner’s GuideHP VISUALIZE ComputersPrinted in USA February 1999Manufacturing Part Number: HP Part No. A4985-90013Edition E029

10ContentsRunning System Verification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214A. Safety and Regulatory StatementsDeclaration o

100 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationLeft Side Panel of the System UnitLeft Side Panel of the System UnitThis section explains how

Chapter 5 101Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationLeft Side Panel of the System Unit4. Grasp the back edge of the left side panel and rotate it

102 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationLeft Side Panel of the System UnitClosing the Left Side Panel of the System UnitPerform these

Chapter 5 103Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit Power SupplySystem Unit Power SupplyThis section will prove important to you as y

104 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit Power Supply4. Lift up on the power supply. The bail will automatically engage toh

Chapter 5 105Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit Power SupplyClosing the System Unit After Propping Up the Power SupplyOnce you co

106 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationI/O CardsI/O CardsYour B1000 and C3000 computer’s PCI assembly has six slots. Slots 1through 4

Chapter 5 107Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationI/O CardsNote that the six I/O slots as seen from the back of the computer arelabeled from to

108 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationI/O Cards3. Pull evenly in the direction of the arrow on both PULL tabs of the I/Ocard retaine

Chapter 5 109Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationI/O CardsInstalling I/O CardsTo install an I/O card into your system unit, follow these steps

Figures11Figure 1-1. System Unit Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Figure 1-2. LCD Symbols HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 Featur

110 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit FansSystem Unit FansYour system unit has several fans that are used to cool variou

Chapter 5 111Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit FansRemoving the Fan from the Hard Disk Drive AreaThis section provides the proce

112 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit Fans4. Lift up on the handle of the fan bracket to remove the fan. See Figure5-10.

Chapter 5 113Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit FansReplacing the Hard Disk Drive FanTo replace the bracket and fan, follow these

114 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media DevicesRemovable Media DevicesThere are only two internal removable media devi

Chapter 5 115Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devicesopened so you can get to the CD drive’s audio, ATAPI and powerconnecto

116 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices4. Remove both CD drive bracket screws (T-15 Torx/slotted screws) andpu

Chapter 5 117Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices5. Remove the CD drive from its shipping container and check to seetha

118 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices7. Plug the audio, ATAPI and power cables into their appropriateconnect

Chapter 5 119Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices9. Make sure that the audio, ATAPI and power cables are positioned sot

12FiguresFigure 5-11. Removing the CD Drive Bay’s Rear Cover . . . . . . . . . . . 115Figure 5-12. Front of System Unit with the Front Panel Removed.

120 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media DevicesRemoving a CD DriveThis section explains how to remove a CD drive from

Chapter 5 121Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices2. Remove the CD drive bay’s rear cover by unscrewing the T-15Torx/slo

122 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices3. Rotate the system unit around until you see the front of the unit as

Chapter 5 123Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices4. Remove both CD drive bracket screws (T-15 Torx/slotted screws) andp

124 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices5. Insert the CD drive blank in the CD drive bracket and tighten thefou

Chapter 5 125Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices6. Tighten the two CD drive bracket screws as shown in Figure 5-22.The

126 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices8. Replace the plastic CD drive blank in the computer’s front panel.9.

Chapter 5 127Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices2. Remove the floppy disk drive bay’s rear cover by unscrewing the T-15

128 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices3. Rotate the system unit around until you see the front of the unit as

Chapter 5 129Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices4. Remove both floppy disk bracket screws (T-15 Torx/slotted screws)and

Figures13Figure 5-34. Installing the Floppy Disk Blank and Bracket. . . . . . . . .137Figure 5-35. Tightening the Bracket Screws . . . . . . . . . . .

130 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices5. Remove the floppy disk drive from its shipping container. Using thefo

Chapter 5 131Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices6. Slide the floppy disk drive and its bracket into the system unitchas

132 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices9. Make sure that the floppy data and power cables are positioned sothat

Chapter 5 133Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media DevicesRemoving a Floppy Disk DriveThis section explains how to remove a flopp

134 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices2. Remove the floppy disk drive bay’s rear cover by unscrewing the T-15T

Chapter 5 135Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices3. Rotate the system unit around until you can see the front of the un

136 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices4. Remove both floppy disk bracket screws (T-15 Torx/slotted screws)and

Chapter 5 137Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices5. Place the floppy disk blank in the floppy disk bracket and insert the

138 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices7. Tighten the two floppy disk bracket screws as shown in Figure 5-35.Yo

Chapter 5 139Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationRemovable Media Devices9. Replace the plastic floppy disk drive blank in the computer’s frontp

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140 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk DrivesHard Disk DrivesThis section describes how to install a hard drive in your com

Chapter 5 141Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk DrivesInstalling a Hard Disk DriveThis procedure explains how to install your hard

142 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives2. Open the hard drive slot by lifting the plastic release hook upwardand pull

Chapter 5 143Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives4. Insert the T-15 Torx Hard Disk Mounting Screws through the rubbermounting

144 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk DrivesRemoving a Hard Disk DriveThis procedure explains how to remove your hard disk

Chapter 5 145Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives2. Open the hard disk drive slot by lifting the plastic release hookupward an

146 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives3. Remove the four T-15 Torx shoulder screws from the hard disk driveand brack

Chapter 5 147Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives4. Replace the four mounting screws on the hard disk drive bracket tostore th

148 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk DrivesConfiguring a Hard Disk Drive as a File SystemThis section describes how to add

Chapter 5 149Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives4. Double click on the Sam icon in the Application Manager --System_Admin win

Tables15Table 1-1. HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Table 1-2. Audio Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . .

150 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives8. Enter the mount directory name (for example, /disk1) in the MountDirectory

Chapter 5 151Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives4. Double click on the Sam icon in the Application Manager --System_Admin win

152 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHard Disk Drives7. Click on Remove in the Actions menu. In the window that nextappears, click

Chapter 5 153Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationMemory CardsMemory CardsThis section contains information regarding the installation and remo

154 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationMemory Cards2. Prop up the system unit power supply as explained in the section“Propping Up th

Chapter 5 155Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationMemory Cards3. Position the memory slots so they face you as shown in Figure 5-45.Note that F

156 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationMemory Cards5. Press downward on the ejector tabs located on both sides of theDIMM connector.

Chapter 5 157Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationMemory CardsRemoving MemoryPerform the following steps to remove memory (DIMM cards) from you

158 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationMemory Cards4. Press downward on the ejector tabs located on both sides of theDIMM connector.

Chapter 5 159Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationChanging Your Monitor TypeChanging Your Monitor TypeYour system ships from the factory preset

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160 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationChanging Your Monitor TypeSetting the Monitor Type Using SAMThis method for setting the monito

Chapter 5 161Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationChanging Your Monitor Type4. Double click on the Sam icon in the Application Manager --System

162 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationChanging Your Monitor Type8. Select the action Modify Monitor Type from the Action menu. Youwi

Chapter 5 163Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationChanging Your Monitor TypeTroubleshooting Monitor ProblemsIn the event that your console stop

164 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationChanging Your Monitor Type

1656 The Boot Console InterfaceThis chapter describes the different features of the boot console interfaceand how to use them.

166 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceHere are the topics covered in this chapter:• Boot Console Interface Features• Accessing the Boot Console Interf

Chapter 6 167The Boot Console InterfaceBoot Console Interface FeaturesBoot Console Interface FeaturesThere are times when you want to interact directl

168 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceBoot Console Interface FeaturesHear are the menus:------ Main Menu --------------------------------------Command

Chapter 6 169The Boot Console InterfaceBoot Console Interface Features------ Configuration Menu -----------------------------Command Description------

17PrefaceThis owner’s guide describes how to use your HP VISUALIZEB1000/C3000 computer.This manual assumes that you have installed your computer asdes

170 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceBoot Console Interface Features------ Information Menu -------------------------------Command Description-------

Chapter 6 171The Boot Console InterfaceBoot Console Interface Features------ Service Menu -----------------------------------Command Description------

172 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceAccessing the Boot Console InterfaceAccessing the Boot Console InterfaceIf the system unit has crashed or power

Chapter 6 173The Boot Console InterfaceAccessing the Boot Console InterfaceIf auto boot and auto search are both turned on, you will see thefollowing

174 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceBooting Your ComputerBooting Your ComputerYou usually start your computer by turning it on and waiting for HP-UX

Chapter 6 175The Boot Console InterfaceBooting Your ComputerA message similar to the following will be displayed:Path Number Device Path Device Type--

176 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceBooting Your ComputerFor example, if the usual kernel (/stand/vmunix) on your root disk(fwscsi.6.0) has become c

Chapter 6 177The Boot Console InterfaceSearching for Bootable MediaSearching for Bootable MediaTo list devices that contain bootable media, follow the

178 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceResetting Your ComputerResetting Your ComputerTo reset your computer to its predefined values, follow the directi

Chapter 6 179The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting PathsDisplaying and Setting PathsA path is the hardware address of a device that is atta

18Installation NoticeProducts designated in the applicable Hewlett-Packard price list ascustomer-installable can be installed by computer-knowledgeabl

180 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting PathsTo display the current setting for a particular system path, follow thedirections in

Chapter 6 181The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeYour system ships from the factor

182 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeThe correct usage for setting the graphics configuration is:monitor graphi

Chapter 6 183The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeDisplaying the Current Monitor ConfigurationTo display the current monito

184 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeSetting the Monitor TypeYou can set the monitor type for a graphics adapt

Chapter 6 185The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeTo set the monitor type for GRAPHICS(2) to monitor type 1, type thefollo

186 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor Type2. Move the mouse pointer to the Application Manager control fortools and

Chapter 6 187The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor Type5. Double click on the Display icon.6. Double click on the Monitor Config

188 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeSetting the Monitor Type at Power OnIf you replace your computer’s monito

Chapter 6 189The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Monitor TypeOnce you have made your monitor type selection, the system queries youto

19Revision HistoryThe revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below:Edition Revision HistoryE0299 First PrintingProblems, Questions,

190 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceChanging the Console to an External TerminalChanging the Console to an External TerminalIn the event that your c

Chapter 6 191The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying the Current Memory ConfigurationDisplaying the Current MemoryConfigurationThe following sample screen

192 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying the Current Memory ConfigurationMemory Information SampleThe following example shows the memory inform

Chapter 6 193The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying the Status of the System I/ODisplaying the Status of the System I/OThe io command lets you identify

194 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceSetting the Auto Boot and Auto Search FlagsSetting the Auto Boot and Auto Search FlagsThe auto boot and auto sea

Chapter 6 195The Boot Console InterfaceSetting the Auto Boot and Auto Search FlagsThe auto search command searches for devices in the following order:

196 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Security ModeDisplaying and Setting the Security ModeThe secure flag is a variable sto

Chapter 6 197The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying and Setting the Fastboot ModeDisplaying and Setting the Fastboot ModeWhen fastboot is enabled (set t

198 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying the LAN Station AddressDisplaying the LAN Station AddressIt is sometimes necessary to supply the LAN

Chapter 6 199The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying System InformationDisplaying System InformationThe all command allows you to display the system’s pr

2© Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard CompanyNoticeUNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and othercountries, licensed exclusively through X/

20Documentation ConventionsUnless otherwise noted inthe text, this guide uses the following symbolicconventions.Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precauti

200 Chapter6The Boot Console InterfaceDisplaying System Information

2017 Solving ProblemsThis chapter contains information to help you determine what is wrongwith your system when you have problems. If you have a probl

202 Chapter7Solving ProblemsTo help speed up your service request, have your system’s model numberand serial number available. Your service representa

Chapter 7 203Solving ProblemsCommon Problems and SolutionsCommon Problems and SolutionsThe tables in this section lists common problems you may encoun

204 Chapter7Solving ProblemsCommon Problems and SolutionsTable 7-2 Problems Loading and Booting the Operating SystemProblem SolutionThe LCD screen is

Chapter 7 205Solving ProblemsCommon Problems and SolutionsTable 7-4 Problems Using a Hard Disk DriveProblem SolutionThe disk drive is notaccessible or

206 Chapter7Solving ProblemsCommon Problems and SolutionsTable 7-6 Problems Using the Floppy Disk DriveProblem SolutionThe floppy drive does notrespond

Chapter 7 207Solving ProblemsDealing with a Boot FailureDealing with a Boot FailureIf your usual boot device (typically a disk) is not responding as i

208 Chapter7Solving ProblemsDealing with a Boot Failure5. If your computer still fails to boot, there is either something wrongwith the file system or

Chapter 7 209Solving ProblemsMemory FailuresMemory FailuresA memory failure will show up in the LCD on your system unit’s frontpanel as a DIMM error.

211 System OverviewThis chapter introduces the HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 computer. Itspurpose is to familiarize you with your computer and its controls

210 Chapter7Solving ProblemsLCD InformationLCD InformationYour computer uses an LCD panel to display firmware/OS progresscodes. The codes, referred to

Chapter 7 211Solving ProblemsLCD InformationIf the system encounters a FLT code while the system is booting, the FLTcode is interpreted and a message

212 Chapter7Solving ProblemsLCD InformationFigure 7-1 will help you locate the problem fan within your system unit.Figure 7-1 Fan LocationsIf you shou

Chapter 7 213Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Monitor ProblemsTroubleshooting Monitor ProblemsIn the event that your console stops displaying to your g

214 Chapter7Solving ProblemsRunning System Verification TestsRunning System Verification TestsHP-UX uses a diagnostics product called MESA that includes

215A Safety and RegulatoryStatementsThis appendix contains safety and regulatory statements pertaining toyour HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 computer.

216 AppendixASafety and Regulatory Statements Here are the topics covered in this appendix:• Declaration of Conformity• Emissions Regulations• Third P

Appendix A 217Safety and Regulatory StatementsDeclaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity

218 AppendixASafety and Regulatory StatementsEmissions RegulationsEmissions RegulationsThe HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 computer is FCC Class B compliant.

Appendix A 219Safety and Regulatory StatementsEmissions RegulationsOperation of this device is subject to the following conditions:• This device may n

22 Chapter1System OverviewInstructions in this chapter assume that you are using the HP-UX 10.20operating system and the Workstation Additional Core E

220 AppendixASafety and Regulatory StatementsEmissions RegulationsEMI Class A (Taiwan)Special Video Configuration StatementWhen a Video Out card has a

Appendix A 221Safety and Regulatory StatementsThird Party Emissions Regulations ComplianceThird Party Emissions RegulationsComplianceAny third-party I

222 AppendixASafety and Regulatory StatementsSpecial Regulatory and Safety InformationSpecial Regulatory and Safety InformationThis section covers reg

Appendix A 223Safety and Regulatory StatementsWarnings and CautionsWarnings and CautionsWARNING:Removing device cover may expose sharp edges in equipm

224 AppendixASafety and Regulatory StatementsWarnings and Cautions

225GlossaryAAbsolute pathname The fullpathname of a file, including allthe directories leading to it,starting with the root directory(“/”) and ending w

226Glossarydiskless workstations. See alsoboot ROM.Boot console interface Theinteractive firmware that enablesyou to interact with the hardwareof your

Glossary227uses removable CD-ROM disks.The drive contains asemiconductor laser for readingdata optically and an embeddedcontroller.Central Processing

228GlossaryCommand interpreter Aprogram that reads lines of textfrom standard input (typed at thekeyboard or read from a file) andinterprets them as re

Glossary229DDaisy-chaining A method ofconnecting devices in which thesignal passes from one device tothe next in serial fashion along abus.DDS tape dr

Chapter 1 23System OverviewProduct DescriptionProduct DescriptionTo help you gain a better understanding of the HP VISUALIZEB1000/C3000 computer, Tabl

230GlossaryDrag To move the mouse (andhence the pointer on the screen)while holding down one or more ofits buttons. This process specifiestwo separate

Glossary231FFile The basic named unit of datastored on disk See also directory,filename.File access permissions Theaccess rights given to a particularfi

232Glossaryis opened by the drive when accessis needed.Help manager The HP CDEapplication that provides onlinehelp.$HOME The environmentvariable that

Glossary233Input device Any of severalpiecesofhardwareequipmentusedto give information to a system.Examples include the keyboardand the mouse See also

234Glossaryinformationrequired toassociateitwith the other, “real,” object.Local area network (LAN) Adata communications system thatallows a number of

Glossary235NName A character stringassociated with a file, directory, orlink. A name can include variousalphanumeric characters, butnever a slash (/) o

236GlossaryPParent directory A directorythat contains other directories,each of which is then called asubdirectory See alsosubdirectory.Password The s

Glossary237Process ID A uniqueidentification number assigned toall processes by the operatingsystem. Also referred to as a PIDSee also PID.Processor in

238GlossaryShell A command-line interpreterprogram used to invoke programs.Some examples of HP-UX shellsare the Bourne, Korn, Key, and Cshells. Someti

Glossary239Superuser A user withpermission to enter any directoryand make changes to files andprograms that typical users arenot allowed to change. To

24 Chapter1System OverviewProduct DescriptionInternal Storage Devices Ultra2 Wide Low-Voltage Differential (LVD)SCSI hard disk drive(s) and a choice o

240GlossaryUltra2 Wide Low-VoltageDifferential SCSI A 16-bit-widebus with low-power receivers anddrivers, which allows a cablelength of up to 12 meter

Glossary241Workspace What the screenbecomes when you start HP CDE.Although you can hide theworkspace under terminalwindows or other graphic objects,yo

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IndexIndex 243Numerics802.3 networkProblem, 204Solution, 204802.3 twisted pair LANconnector, 28, 32Aall, 199Applications, FCC B, 218Audio connectors,

244 IndexIndexOperating, 69Problem, 206Removing, 133Solution, 206Verifying configuration, 77Floppy diskette, 70Formatting, 74Inserting, 71Removing, 71R

IndexIndex 245Memory cards (DIMM cards),153Memory configuration,displaying, 191Memory failures, 209Memory information sample,192Memory, main, 23, 37Mic

246 IndexIndexUltra2 Wide Low-VoltageDifferential, 92SCSI portsConnecting, 93SCSI restrictionscables, 84SCSI terminators, 86scsi, ipl device type, 177

Chapter 1 25System OverviewSystem Unit Front Panel and Removable DevicesSystem Unit Front Panel and RemovableDevicesBefore powering on your system, yo

26 Chapter1System OverviewSystem Unit Front Panel and Removable DevicesSystem LCDThe Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) is located on the left side of the f

Chapter 1 27System OverviewSystem Unit Front Panel and Removable DevicesRemovable Media DevicesDepending on your configuration, you can have one or bot

28 Chapter1System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsThis section describes the following connectors on the sys

Chapter 1 29System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsFigure 1-3 shows the locations of the connectors on the system unit’s rearpanel.NOTE The U

33. HP does not warrant that the operation of HP products will beuninterrupted or error free. If HP is unable, within a reasonable time,to repair or r

30 Chapter1System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsAudio ConnectorsYour computer has audio input and output capability through externalinput a

Chapter 1 31System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsUSB ConnectorsThere are two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors located on the rearpanel

32 Chapter1System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsHP Scroll MouseThe HP scroll mouse (USB) has a left and right button that function thesame

Chapter 1 33System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsRS-232C Serial Input/Output ConnectorYou can attach a variety of pointing devices (such as

34 Chapter1System OverviewSystem Unit Rear Panel ConnectorsSCSI ConnectorsUse the SCSI connectors to connect external SCSI devices such asDDS-format t

Chapter 1 35System OverviewSecurity LoopSecurity LoopOn the back panel of your HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 computer, you willfind a device called a securi

36 Chapter1System OverviewSecurity LoopLocking Your System Unit’s Left-Side PanelTo lock your system unit’s left side panel, follow these steps:1. Mak

Chapter 1 37System OverviewMemoryMemoryThe main memory for an HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000 computer can varyfrom a minimum of 128 MBytes to a maximum of 2

38 Chapter1System OverviewMonitorsMonitorsYou can use one of the following HP monitors with your computer:• 19-inch, 1280×1024 color, 75Hz (A4575A)• 1

Chapter 1 39System OverviewOperating System OverviewOperating System OverviewYour computer uses the HP-UX 10.20 operating system and theWorkstation Ad

4FOR CONSUMER TRANSACTIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEWZEALAND: THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THISSTATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT LAWFULLYPERMITTED, DO NOT

40 Chapter1System OverviewInformation You Need to RecordInformation You Need to RecordBefore you begin using your computer, take a moment to gather th

Chapter 1 41System OverviewPowering Up Your SystemPowering Up Your SystemAfter you have connected the various parts of the computer—for details,see th

42 Chapter1System OverviewPowering Up Your SystemGetting Required InformationThe start-up procedure for your workstation will require you to supplythe

Chapter 1 43System OverviewPowering Up Your System• Optional font server parametersYou need to supply these parameters if you want the workstation too

44 Chapter1System OverviewPowering Up Your SystemTurning on the Power1. Turn on the monitor and any external peripherals (for example,printers) connec

Chapter 1 45System OverviewPowering Up Your System7. Log into your first CDE session as root. For information on logginginto CDE, see the Common Deskto

46 Chapter1System OverviewPowering Up Your System

472 Using Your CD DriveThis chapter provides an overview of the optional CD drive and media aswell as an explanation of how to use the CD drive.

48 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveHere are the topics covered in this chapter:• Operating the CD Drive• Mounting and Unmounting a CD• Verifying the CD Dri

Chapter 2 49Using Your CD DriveCD Media DescriptionCD Media DescriptionCDs, which can be CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs, are 120mm (4.7inches) in diameter,

Contents51. System OverviewProduct Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23System Unit Front P

50 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveOperating the CD DriveOperating the CD DriveThis section provides a description of the CD drive and it describes howto p

Chapter 2 51Using Your CD DriveOperating the CD DriveControls and FeaturesFigure 2-1 and Table 2-1 describe the operating controls and features ofthe

52 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveOperating the CD DriveLoading and Unloading a CDThis section explains how to load or unload a CD.NOTE To use the file sys

Chapter 2 53Using Your CD DriveOperating the CD Drive2. Hold the disk by the edges with the label side up and place it in thedisk tray as shown in Fig

54 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveOperating the CD DriveUnloading a CDTo unload a disk from the Disk Tray, follow these steps:1. Press and release the eje

Chapter 2 55Using Your CD DriveMounting and Unmounting a CDMounting and Unmounting a CDThis section of the chapter explains how to mount and unmount a

56 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveMounting and Unmounting a CD3. Double click on the System_Admin icon in the ApplicationManager window.4. Double click on

Chapter 2 57Using Your CD DriveMounting and Unmounting a CD6. Double click on the Disk Devices icon.The following screen message is displayed:Scanning

58 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveMounting and Unmounting a CDUnmounting a CD Using SAMYou must unmount a CD before it will eject from the drive.NOTE Befo

Chapter 2 59Using Your CD DriveMounting and Unmounting a CD4. Double click on the Sam icon in the Application Manager --System_Admin window. If you ar

6Contents2. Using Your CD DriveCD Media Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Caring for CDs. .

60 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveMounting and Unmounting a CD7. Click on Remove in the Actions menu. In the window that nextappears, click on the Yes but

Chapter 2 61Using Your CD DriveVerifying the CD Drive OperationVerifying the CD Drive OperationTo verify that your workstation can communicate with th

62 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveConfiguring the CD DriverConfiguring the CD DriverIf you reload software or rebuild the Instant Ignition system on yourcom

Chapter 2 63Using Your CD DriveAudio Control for the CD DriveAudio Control for the CD DriveIn order to control the playing of audio CDs on your CD dri

64 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveAudio Control for the CD DriveUsing the xmcd UtilityThe instructions in the section assume that you are using the HP-UX1

Chapter 2 65Using Your CD DriveAudio Control for the CD Drive4. Click on the Monitoring checkbox in the Audio window to select it.Then select the Outp

66 Chapter2Using Your CD DriveAudio Control for the CD Drive

673 Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy DiskDriveThis chapter describes how to perform tasks that allow you to archive toor transfer data from the 3.5-inch flop

68 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveThe instructions in this chapter assume you are using the HP-UX 10.20operating system and the Workstat

Chapter 3 69Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveOperating the Floppy DriveThis section describes how to perform tasks with

Contents7For More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .784. SCSI ConnectionsSCSI Bus Differences .

70 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveUsing the Floppy DisketteThis section describes basic information needed to

Chapter 3 71Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveInserting and Removing a DisketteFollow these steps to insert and remove a

72 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveTo determine what device files are available for use with your floppydrive, us

Chapter 3 73Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy Drive4. Double click on the Sam icon in the Application Manager --System_Admin w

74 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveFormatting a New DisketteIf you have floppy diskettes that have been previous

Chapter 3 75Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveTransferring Data To and From a Floppy DisketteThis section describes how t

76 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveOperating the Floppy DriveRestoring Files from a Floppy Diskette to Your SystemUse the following instr

Chapter 3 77Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveVerifying the Floppy Drive ConfigurationVerifying the Floppy Drive ConfigurationTo verify that your wor

78 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveAdditional Floppy Drive InformationAdditional Floppy Drive InformationThis section provides informatio

Chapter 3 79Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveAdditional Floppy Drive InformationFor more information on copying to or from DOS files, refer to the

8ContentsRemoving I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107Installing I/O Cards . . . . . . . . . . .

80 Chapter3Using Your 3.5-Inch Floppy Disk DriveAdditional Floppy Drive Information

814 SCSI ConnectionsThis chapter provides information about connecting Small ComputerSystem Interface (SCSI) devices to an HP VISUALIZE B1000/C3000com

82 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsHere are the topics covered in this section:• SCSI bus differences• SCSI Restrictions• Determining SCSI Bus Length• Assigni

Chapter 4 83SCSI ConnectionsSCSI Bus DifferencesSCSI Bus DifferencesA Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) bus is an IEEE standardbus for connectin

84 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsSCSI RestrictionsSCSI RestrictionsThis section describes the SCSI restrictions that apply to yourworkstation in the followi

Chapter 4 85SCSI ConnectionsSCSI RestrictionsHP offers the following SCSI cables for connecting externally connecteddevices to the system Ultra2 Wide

86 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsSCSI RestrictionsTerminatorsThe terminators for Ultra2 Wide Low-Voltage Differential SCSI (LVDSCSI) and Ultra Narrow Single

Chapter 4 87SCSI ConnectionsSCSI Restrictionsbus on this system, they must adhere to cabling, termination and buslength restrictions discussed in this

88 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsSCSI Bus Length ConstraintsSCSI Bus Length ConstraintsThis section discusses SCSI bus length constraints for the Ultra Narr

Chapter 4 89SCSI ConnectionsSCSI Bus Length ConstraintsUltra2 Wide Low-Voltage Differential SCSI BusLengthThe maximum cable length for an Ultra2 Wide

Contents9Resetting Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178Displaying and Setting Paths . . . . . . .

90 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsAssigning SCSI Device IDsAssigning SCSI Device IDsBefore assigning a SCSI device ID to a new SCSI device, you need todeterm

Chapter 4 91SCSI ConnectionsAssigning SCSI Device IDsba 5 10/6 ROPEtoPCI CLAIMED BUS_NEXUS PCI Bus Bridge - ROPEtoPCIproces

92 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsAssigning SCSI Device IDsAssigning Ultra2 Wide Low-Voltage Differential SCSIDevice IDsYou can determine which Ultra2 Wide L

Chapter 4 93SCSI ConnectionsConnecting to the SCSI PortsConnecting to the SCSI PortsThis section describes how to connect to the system SCSI ports (Ul

94 Chapter4SCSI ConnectionsConnecting to the SCSI Ports

955 Changing Your ComputerHardware ConfigurationThis chapter describes the procedures to change your computer’shardware configuration.

96 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationHere are the topics covered in this document:• System Unit Front Panel• Left Side Panel of the

Chapter 5 97Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationUse the following tools to remove or replace hardware parts whenchanging your configuration:• L

98 Chapter5Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit Front PanelSystem Unit Front PanelThis section explains how to open and close the s

Chapter 5 99Changing Your Computer Hardware ConfigurationSystem Unit Front Panel4. Swing the panel outward on its left snap hinges until the panel come