HP Hewlett Packard Personal Computer 5 xxx User Manual

User’s Guide  
HP Vectra VL  
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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  
Add accessories to the PC  
Troubleshoot problems on the PC  
Find out where to get more information and support.  
Important Safety Information  
If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not  
try to move it without help.  
For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall  
outlet. Always use a power cord with a properly grounded plug, such as  
the one provided with this equipment, or one in compliance with your  
national regulations. This PC is disconnected from the power by  
removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the PC  
must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.  
For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the  
power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a  
telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the PC  
before switching it on again.  
WARNING  
To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply.  
This HP PC is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any  
adjustment of the laser units.  
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Important Ergonomic Information  
It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information  
before using your PC.  
For Windows 95 users, open the Start menu in the task bar and select  
Help. Then double-click on the help topic “Working in Comfort”.  
For Windows for Workgroups (Windows 3.11) users, open the Program  
Manager, open the program group “HPUtils”, and double-click on the  
“HP User Tools” icon. Then click on “Working in Comfort” in the page  
tagged “Information”.  
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Contents  
1 Setting Up and Using Your PC  
Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Connections for Models with Integrated Video Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connections for Models with MGA Millennium Video Board. . . . . . . . . . .  
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Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Connecting Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Connecting the Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Starting Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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Starting the PC for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Stopping Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Setting an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Setting a User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC  
Accessories You Can Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
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Removing and Replacing the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Installing Main Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Installing an Optional Cache Memory Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Installing a Video Memory Upgrade (Integrated Video Models) . . . . . . 24  
Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Installing Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Connecting IDE Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Configuring an IDE Device After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Installing Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Installing the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Installing a BNC Coax Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Installing an OverDrive Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Installing the Security Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
3 Troubleshooting Your PC  
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Solving Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
HP Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
If You Cannot Start Your PC from a Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
If a POST Error Message is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
If You Cannot Turn Off Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Display Does Not Work Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
If Your Mouse Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
If Your Printer Does Not Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
If the Hard Disk Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
If an Accessory Board Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
If Your PC Has a Software Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
If You Have Forgotten Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
If Your Application Software Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
If the Date and Time are Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
If You Have a Network Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
If Your PC Has an Audio Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Technical Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
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System Board Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Integrated Video Graphic Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Your HP Authorized Reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
HP SupportPack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Hewlett-Packard Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
HP Forum on CompuServe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
HP Forum on America Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
HP BBS Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
HP World Wide Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
HP Audio Tips (USA only) HP Automated Support Directory. . . . . . . . 74  
Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
HP Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Lifeline Telephone Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
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HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
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Setting Up and Using Your PC  
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC  
Unpacking Your PC  
Unpacking Your PC  
WARNING  
If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not  
try to move it without help.  
Typical Display  
Typical Computer  
Mouse  
Keyboard  
1 When you receive your PC, unpack all the components.  
2 Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets,  
with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other  
accessories.  
3 Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.  
4 Refer to the display’s manual for information about the display.  
Operating System  
Installation Tools  
Your PC’s operating system is preloaded on your PC’s hard disk drive.  
No tools are required to set up your PC. However, if you plan to install a  
disk drive or an accessory board in your PC, you will need a flat-blade  
screwdriver. For further information about installing accessories, refer  
to chapter 3, “How to Install Accessories In Your PC”.  
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Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer  
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer  
Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the computer.  
The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Tighten the  
display cable attachment screws.  
Connect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the  
attachment screws. Use the connector labeled:  
Parallel (25-pin parallel connector) for a parallel device  
Serial A (9-pin serial connector) for a serial device  
Serial B (9-pin serial connector) for a second serial device.  
Connections for Models with Integrated Video Display  
Mouse  
Keyboard  
Display  
(USB—see note below)  
Parallel Connector  
Serial Connectors  
NOTE  
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are between the serial  
connectors and can be used for USB accessories. Most USB accessories  
are automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached to  
the PC. USB is not supported by all operating systems. If the USB  
drivers are not available on your PC, they can be obtained from HP’s  
electronic services.  
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Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer  
Connections for Models with MGA Millennium Video Board  
If your PC has a MGA Millennium video board, use the following  
connectors.  
MGA Millenium video  
display connector  
Mouse  
Keyboard  
(USB—see note below)  
Parallel Connector  
Serial Connectors  
NOTE  
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are between the serial  
connectors and can be used for USB accessories. Most USB accessories  
are automatically configured as soon as they are physically attached to  
the PC. USB is not supported by all operating systems. If the USB  
drivers are not available on your PC, they can be obtained from HP’s  
electronic services.  
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Connecting to a Network  
Connecting to a Network  
If your PC comes with a network connector, let your Network  
Administrator know you are connecting your PC to the network.  
Connect the network cable to the RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded Twisted  
Pair) LAN connector.  
To enable your network connection, refer to the Integrated Network  
Interface Submenu in the Configuration Menu of the HP Setup  
program. (You can find additional information in the online Network  
Administrator’s Guide.)  
NOTE  
If you need a BNC Coax connector to connect to the network, you can  
install an optional BNC coax adapter (order HP D3979A). Refer to  
"Installing a BNC Coax Adapter", on page 38.  
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Connecting Audio Accessories  
Connecting Audio Accessories  
If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have a Headphones jack  
and a Microphone jack on the rear panel. An audio Line In jack, an  
audio Line Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector (“SPK OUT”) are  
also located on the rear panel.  
NOTE  
The internal speaker and the Line Out jack on the rear of  
your PC are deactivated when you use the Headphones  
jack.  
The internal speaker is deactivated when you use the  
Line Out jack.  
The audio accessories shown  
here (microphone, speakers, and hifi system) are  
not supplied with your PC.  
WARNING  
To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn the volume  
down before connecting headphones or speakers.  
Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently  
damage your hearing. Before putting on headphones, place them  
around your neck and turn the volume down. When you put on the  
headphones, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable  
listening level, and leave the volume control in that position.  
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Connecting the Power Cables  
Connecting the Power Cables  
WARNING  
For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall  
outlet. Always use a power cable with a properly grounded plug such  
as the one provided with this equipment or in compliance with your  
national regulations. This PC is disconnected from the power by  
removing the power cable from the power outlet. This means the PC  
must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.  
1 If fitted, remove the label covering the computer’s power connector.  
2 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The  
connectors are shaped to go in one way only.)  
3 Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to  
a grounded outlet.  
Display  
Power Cord  
Computer  
Power Cord  
Grounded Outlet  
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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.  
Hard Disk Activity Light  
Power on Status Light  
Power On/Off  
Volume Control  
(Optional—see note below)  
Speaker Out for Headset  
(Optional—see note below)  
Power On/Off Button Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PC.  
Hard Disk Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your hard disk drive is being accessed.  
The hard disk activity light only works if you have an IDE hard disk  
drive, which comes with your Vectra PC. If you replace this drive with a  
SCSI hard disk drive, this light will not work.  
NOTE  
If your PC comes with an audio board, the front panel will have controls  
for the audio board.  
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Starting and Stopping Your PC  
Starting and Stopping Your PC  
NOTE  
If you are starting your PC for the first time, refer to "Starting the PC  
for the First Time", on page 10. To stop your PC, refer to "Stopping Your  
PC", on page 12.  
Starting Your PC  
1 Before you start your PC, first switch on the display.  
2 Start your PC in one of these ways:  
press the power button on the front panel  
press the space bar.  
When you switch on the computer, the computer carries out the  
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) while the Vectra logo is displayed. If  
you wish to view the POST details, press  
to get the HP  
Summary Screen. If there is an error in the POST, the error will  
automatically be displayed. For details, refer to "If a POST Error  
Message is Displayed", on page 47.  
3 If you have set a password in the PC’s Setup program, the password  
prompt displays after the POST has completed. If the Password  
prompt is displayed, type your password and press  
able to use the PC.  
to be  
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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).  
CAUTION  
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  
NOTE  
Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being initialized—this  
could cause unexpected results.  
To initialize your software:  
1 Turn 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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Starting and Stopping Your PC  
2 The software initialization routine starts. It displays the software  
license agreement, gives you an opportunity to read Working in  
Comfort (ergonomic advice for computer users), and then asks  
questions about the PC. For example:  
The name of the person who will use the PC and your company  
name. (If necessary, the name of the user can be modified later.)  
The current date and time.  
The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 4M). This is shown  
on the front of the printer. You also need to enter the connection  
used by the printer.  
The model number of your display. The display’s model number  
is shown on the cover of the manual supplied with the display and  
on a label on the rear of the display.  
Depending on which model PC you have, you may also be asked  
to select which operating system you want to use, 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  
3 While the initialization program is running, you can complete the  
Warranty Registration card that you will find inside the back of this  
manual. When the initialization routine has finished, click on OK and  
the PC will restart.  
After Your PC Has Restarted  
Set the keyboard to a comfortable position.  
Adjust the display screen’s brightness and contrast to suit your  
needs. If the picture does not fill the screen or is not centered, adjust  
it using the controls on the display. Refer to the display’s manual for  
details.  
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Starting and Stopping Your PC  
Creating Master Diskettes  
It is very important that you create master diskettes for your preloaded  
software as soon as possible. HP recommends that you use new  
diskettes. If you need to restore the preloaded software on your PC,  
you can use these diskettes to do so.  
For details on how to create these diskettes, refer to the  
documentation for your operating system.  
Stopping Your PC  
To stop the PC, make sure that you have exited all programs and the  
operating system (if necessary), and then press the power button on  
the control panel.  
Refer to the operating system manual for details of how to exit the  
operating system.  
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Setting Passwords  
Setting Passwords  
You can set two passwords, the administrator password and the user  
password, to provide two levels of protection for your PC. You set both  
passwords in the Security menu group of the Setup program.  
Setting an Administrator Password  
Set the Administrator Password to protect the PC’s configuration in  
Setup. An Administrator Password can provide a power-on password  
prompt to prevent your PC being started or used in your absence. You  
can also use this password to start the PC when the keyboard (and  
mouse) are locked—you must type the password and press  
to unlock the keyboard (refer to "Power-On Password", in the HP  
Setup program—refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66).  
If you have set both an Administrator Password and a User Password,  
and you enter the Setup program by using the User Password, you will  
be restricted in your ability to change setup items. If you enter the  
Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no  
restrictions.  
To set an Administrator Password:  
1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66.  
2 Select the Security menu group.  
3 Select the “Administrator Password” submenu.  
4 Choose the “Set Administrator Password” setup item. You will be  
asked to enter your password twice. Be sure to save your changes  
before you exit the Setup program.  
To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a  
password, but do not enter anything in the password field. Press  
and then press  
a second time to confirm your  
action.  
NOTE  
If you forget your password, refer to "If You Have Forgotten Your  
Password", on page 57.  
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Setting Passwords  
Setting a User Password  
A user password can only be set if an Administrator Password has  
already been set.  
Set a User Password to:  
provide a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC being  
started or used in your absence  
start the PC when the keyboard (and mouse) are locked—you must  
type the password and press  
to unlock the keyboard (refer  
to "Power-On Password", in the HP Setup program—refer to "HP  
Setup Program", on page 66).  
If you have set both an Administrator Password and a User Password,  
and you enter the Setup program by using the User Password, you will  
be restricted in your ability to change setup items. If you enter the  
Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no  
restrictions.  
To set a User Password:  
1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66.  
2 Select the Security menu group.  
3 Select the “User Password” submenu.  
4 Choose the “Set User Password” setup item. You will be asked to  
enter your password twice. Be sure to save your changes before you  
exit the Setup program.  
To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a  
password, but do not enter anything in the password field. Press  
and then press  
a second time to confirm your  
action.  
NOTE  
If you forget your password, refer to "If You Have Forgotten Your  
Password", on page 57.  
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Using Power Management  
Using Power Management  
Power management enables you to reduce the PC’s power  
consumption when you are not using the PC. To configure power  
management, refer to "Power Menu Items" in the HP Setup program  
(refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66).  
Refer to your operating system documentation for detailed information  
about the capabilities of your operating system to implement power  
management.  
This PC’s power management complies with the Energy Star  
Computers Program initiated by the United States Environmental  
Protection Agency.  
Additional Information and Help  
Additional information about your PC is preloaded on your PC’s hard  
disk drive. This information includes:  
New features—what is new and special about your PC  
Using your PC—simple, “how-to-use” guidelines about using your PC  
Working in comfort—guidance on ergonomic issues  
Inside your PC—describes the basic parts of your PC, how to  
upgrade, and how to optimize performance  
HP support—similar to chapter 4 in this User’s Guide  
Glossary.  
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Additional Information and Help  
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This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory,  
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Accessories You Can Install  
Accessories You Can Install  
Video Memory  
Up to Four Accessory Boards  
(Some slots may come with pre-installed boards.)  
Front-Access Device Shelf  
5.25-inch 1.2-MB flexible disk drive  
Tape Drive  
Processor  
Main Memory Modules (32-bit EDO):  
8 MB kit (2 x 4 MB modules)  
16 MB kit (2 x 8MB modules)  
Cache Memory  
32 MB kit (2 x 16 MB modules)  
64 MB kit (2 x 32 MB modules)  
(Pairs of identical modules must be installed.)  
One internal mass storage device  
Network LAN Board (UTP)  
(on some models)  
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Removing and Replacing the Cover  
Removing and Replacing the Cover  
WARNING  
For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing  
the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a  
telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the PC  
before switching it on again.  
Removing the Cover  
1 Switch off the display and the PC.  
2 Disconnect the power cords from the power outlets, the PC, and the  
display. Disconnect any connection to a telecommunications  
network. Then remove the display.  
3 If necessary, unlock the cover using the key provided with the PC.  
4 Slide the two tabs on the front of the computer inwards. Firmly slide  
the cover forward 5 cm (2 inches), and lift it up and off the  
computer.  
Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories  
1 Check that you have installed all your accessories.  
2 Make sure that all internal cables are properly connected and safely  
routed so they will not be entangled when you replace the cover.  
3 Ensure the cover lock is unlocked and the tabs are inwards.  
4 Lower the cover onto the computer, and firmly slide it into position.  
5 Slide the two tabs on the front of the cover outwards.  
6 If a keylock is fitted, lock the cover using the key.  
7 Place the display on top of the computer. Reconnect all cables and  
power cords.  
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Moving and Replacing the Power Supply  
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply  
You must move the power supply to access the sockets for the main  
memory, video memory, processor, battery, or accessory board slots.  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to  
a telecommunications network. Remove the computer’s cover.  
2 Lift the front of the power supply to disengage the hinge on the rear.  
Lift the power supply clear and lay it upside down on the frame  
above the disk drives.  
3 Before replacing the power supply, ensure that you have installed all  
your accessories in the PC. Replace the power supply on the left-  
hand side of the PC, and ensure that the cables are neatly routed  
around any accessory boards.  
4 Raise the front of the power supply and engage the hinge on the rear.  
Lower the front of the power supply into position so that it rests on  
the front panel  
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Installing Memory  
Installing Memory  
CAUTION  
Static electricity can damage electronic components.  
Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.  
To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the PC  
while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the  
accessory as little as possible and with care.  
Installing Main Memory  
Your PC is supplied with main memory. If you need more main memory  
to run your application software, you can install up to a total of  
192 MB (6 x 32 MB).  
Main memory is available in modules of 4 MB, 8 MB, 16 MB, or 32 MB.  
There are three memory “banks”, with each bank requiring two  
memory modules. You must install identical modules as pairs in each  
bank.  
Bank1  
A1 and A2  
Memory Modules You can Install  
Comes preloaded with either 16 MB (2 x 8 MB) or 32 MB (2 x 16 MB).  
Any pair of identical modules.  
B1 and B2  
C1 and C2  
Any pair of identical modules.  
1. The letters “A”, “B”, and “C” are used for reference only in this manual. These letters do not  
appear on the system board. The bank identified here as “C” is the one closest to the  
processor.  
NOTE  
Best performance is achieved if you install memory in bank “A” first,  
then bank “B”, and in bank “C” last.  
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Installing Memory  
To install a main memory module:  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to  
a telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover and the power supply (refer to page  
20).  
3 Align the memory module with the slot, with the notch on the right  
hand side. For each memory module, slide it into the slot at 45°.  
Pivot the memory module to a perpendicular position and click into  
place.  
NOTE  
The letters “A”, “B”, and “C” are used for reference only in the above  
illustration. These letters do not appear on the system board. The bank  
identified here as “C” is the one closest to the processor.  
4 If you need to remove a main memory module, release the retaining  
clip and pull the module forward and out of the socket.  
5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect  
all cables and power cords.  
6 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration.  
Refer to page 66.  
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Installing Memory  
Installing an Optional Cache Memory Module  
Your PC comes with a 256 KB level 2 cache memory module. You can  
upgrade this to 512 KB.  
CAUTION  
Static electricity can damage electronic components.  
Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.  
To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the  
power supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag.  
Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.  
To install a cache memory module:  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to  
a telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover and power supply.  
3 Remove the 256 KB cache module.  
4 Align the 512 KB cache memory module directly over the socket.  
Press the memory module completely into the connector.  
5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and power  
supply. Reconnect all cables and power cords.  
6 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration.  
Refer to page 66.  
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Installing Memory  
Installing a Video Memory Upgrade (Integrated Video Models)  
If you have an integrated video display, your PC is supplied with 1 MB  
of video memory on the system board. You can install a pair of video  
memory modules to increase your available video memory to 2 MB.  
CAUTION  
Static electricity can damage electronic components.  
Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory.  
To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the  
power supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag.  
Handle the accessory as little as possible and with care.  
To Install Video Memory Modules  
1 Disconnect the power supply cord and any connection to a  
telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover.  
3 Remove the power supply.  
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4 Align the video memory module directly over the socket taking care  
to align the dot on the module with the corner notch on the socket  
as illustrated in the diagram. Press the memory module completely  
into the connector  
Video memory modules  
must be installed in pairs.  
5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and power  
supply. Reconnect all cables and power cords.  
After Installing a Video Memory Upgrade  
1 Switch on the PC.  
2 Follow the instructions that come with your video memory upgrade  
or that are in your operating system manual to configure the new  
video memory upgrade.  
3 You may be asked to insert a diskette containing an appropriate  
video driver in drive A. For the latest version of a required driver,  
refer to page 73.  
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Installing Memory  
Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory  
If your PC has the MGA Millennium video board instead of integrated  
video memory, you can increase its memory from 2 MB to 4 MB to get  
more colors and better video resolution.  
1 Switch off the display and computer, and disconnect the power  
supply cables and any telecommunications cables. Remove the  
computer’s cover.  
2 Unscrew and remove the screw securing the MGA Millennium board.  
Put the screw to one side. Note which slot the board is in.  
3 Carefully remove the board from its slot, holding the board at each  
end by its top edge. Do not bend the board. With its components  
facing up, place the board on a clean, flat, solid, static-free surface.  
Handle the board by its edges.  
4 Install the memory module on the video board. Carefully slide the  
board back into its slot. Firmly press the board into the socket. Make  
sure that the board’s connector engages completely with the socket  
and does not touch components on other boards you may have  
installed. Secure the board by replacing the screw.  
Carefully install the video  
memory module  
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5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and  
reconnecting the cables.  
6 After switching on the PC, change the video resolution and the  
number of colors displayed. Alternatively, use utilities supplied with  
the operating system. See your operating system documentation and  
online help for more information.  
Two configuration switches are on the Matrox video adapter board.  
Switch  
Use Switch Block to:  
1
Flash EEPROM Switch for VGA BIOS:  
OFF to prevent Video BIOS upgrades — DEFAULT  
ON to allow Video BIOS upgrades.  
2
Enable or disable VGA for single-screen or dual-screen operation (with a second  
VGA controller):  
OFF for single-screen operation — DEFAULT  
ON for dual-screen operation (with a second VGA controller).  
Contact your HP representative for further information about  
upgrading the VGA BIOS.  
VESA Connector  
ON  
1
2
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Installing Mass Storage Devices  
Installing Mass Storage Devices  
You can install additional mass storage devices, if you need extra mass  
storage space for your application software.  
NOTE  
You can install a non-IDE hard disk drive or CD-ROM device, but it will  
need an accessory board and driver software (usually supplied with the  
device). Contact the product vendor for further information.  
Connecting IDE Devices  
There are three data cables inside your PC. Two of these are for IDE  
devices:  
The first is marked “Primary IDE” next to the system board  
attachment. It has two drive connectors. The middle connector of  
this data cable must be connected to the bootable or master hard  
disk drive.  
The second data cable has only one drive connector. It is marked  
“Secondary IDE” next to the system board attachment.  
Secondary IDE cable  
Primary IDE cable  
Second connector  
Flexible Disk Drive  
data cable (non-IDE)  
Primary IDE cable  
First connector  
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Up to three IDE devices can be connected to the system board using  
these data cables.(Refer to the storage device’s manual to check  
whether you need to set jumpers, or if there are any special installation  
procedures.)  
Examples of multiple IDE drive combinations  
Configuration  
Connections to data cables  
1 Hard disk drive  
2 Hard disk drives  
1. Bootable hard disk drive:  
First connector, Primary IDE Cable  
1. Bootable hard disk drive:  
2. Second hard disk drive:  
First connector, Primary IDE Cable  
Second connector, Primary IDE Cable  
3 Hard disk drives  
1. Bootable hard disk drive:  
2. Second hard disk drive:  
3. Third hard disk drive:  
First connector, Primary IDE Cable  
Second connector, Primary IDE Cable  
Secondary IDE Cable  
1 Hard disk drive  
1 CD-ROM  
1. Bootable hard disk drive:  
2. CD-ROM:  
First connector, Primary IDE Cable  
Secondary IDE Cable  
2 Hard disk drives  
1 CD-ROM  
1. Bootable hard disk drive:  
2. Second hard disk drive:  
3. CD-ROM:  
First connector, Primary IDE Cable  
Second connector, Primary IDE Cable  
Secondary IDE Cable  
Jumper Settings  
Refer to the IDE drive’s manual to see if you must set jumpers. The drive  
jumper should be set to “cable select”.  
Configuring an IDE Device After Installation  
After installing a second IDE drive, or after installing any flexible disk  
drive, you will need to verify that your PC has correctly identified the  
new configuration, by viewing the HP Summary Screen. Refer to the  
page 66. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to  
configure the device. Refer to “HP Setup Program” on page 66.  
IDE drives are automatically detected by the Setup program. However,  
a newly installed CD-ROM may require that you install an appropriate  
device driver. Refer to your operating system documentation for  
details. For information on how to obtain the latest available drivers  
from HP, refer to page 73.  
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Installing Mass Storage Devices  
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf  
The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two  
Fast IDE hard disk drives. Refer to the drive’s manuals to see if you  
must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to  
a telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover.  
3 Slide the drive into the rear drive shelf, supporting the drive with  
your hand.  
4 Align the drive with the holes in the rear drive shelf. Then secure the  
drive with the screws provided with it.  
Step 3: Slide drive into rear shelf.  
Step 4: Align and secure the drive.  
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5 Connect the power cable and the data cable to the rear of the drive.  
The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.  
Data cable  
Power cable  
6 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect  
all cables and power cords.  
7 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen.  
Refer to the page 66.  
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf  
The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two  
Fast IDE hard disk drives.  
Refer to the drive’s manual to see if you must set jumpers or if there is  
a special installation procedure to follow.  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord from the power outlet,  
and disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover.  
3 Remove the CD-ROM from the middle shelf.  
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4 Remove the two bezels from the bottom shelf. The bezels snap in and  
out, and can be removed without any tools.  
5 Support the power supply with your hand (to prevent it falling out)  
and carefully turn the PC onto its side.  
6 Slide the hard disk into the bottom shelf, supporting the disk with  
your hand.  
7 Align the drive with the holes in the bottom of the PC. Support the  
drive with your hand while securing the drive with the four screws  
provided.  
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8 Support the power supply with your hand and very carefully return  
the PC to the upright position.  
9 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the drive.  
The connectors are shaped to fit one way only. If you are not sure  
which connector to use, refer to "Connecting IDE Devices", on page  
28.  
Data cable  
Power cable  
10 Replace the CD-ROM in the middle shelf.  
11 Install any other accessories before replacing the power supply and  
the cover. Replace the side bezel. Reconnect all cables and power  
cords.  
12 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen.  
Refer to page 66.  
Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf  
A tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelf.  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord from the power outlet,  
and disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover.  
3 Remove the CD-ROM from the middle shelf.  
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4 Remove the two bezels from the bottom shelf. The bezels snap in and  
out, and can be removed without any tools.  
5 Slide the drive completely into the bottom shelf and secure it with  
the screws provided with the device. Replace the side bezel.  
6 Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the drive and to the  
PC (refer to the cables and instructions that come with the tape  
drive).  
7 Replace the CD-ROM in the middle shelf.  
8 Install any other accessories before replacing the power supply and  
the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords.  
9 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen.  
Refer to page 66.  
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Installing Accessory Boards  
Installing Accessory Boards  
CAUTION  
Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all  
equipment off. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize  
the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer  
while you are removing the accessory from the bag. Handle the  
accessory as little as possible and with care.  
The PC has four accessory board slots:  
Slot 1 (the top slot) can be used for a full-length 32-bit PCI board  
Slot 2 can be used for full-length 32-bit PCI boards  
Slot 3 can be used for either a full-length 32-bit PCI or a full-length  
16-bit ISA board  
Slot 4 (the bottom slot) can be used for 16-bit ISA boards  
(16 cm/6.3-inch maximum length).  
Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play  
Plug and Play is an industry standard for automatically configuring  
your PC's hardware resources and the accessory boards installed in it.  
If your operating system supports Plug and Play, your PC has  
configurable support for Plug and Play in the BIOS.  
All PCI accessory boards are Plug and Play, although not all ISA boards  
are. Check the accessory board’s documentation if you are unsure.  
When you start your PC after installing an accessory board, the Plug  
and Play BIOS automatically detects which hardware resources (IRQs,  
DMAs, memory ranges, and I/O addresses) are used by the system-  
based components.  
Configuring non-Plug and Play ISA Accessory Boards  
If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play you will  
need to configure the board before your PC can use it.  
Refer to the documentation supplied with the operating system for  
details on your operating system’s capabilities and restrictions  
concerning how to configure non-Plug and Play accessory boards.  
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Installing the Board  
1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to  
a telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover and power supply.  
3 Find a free slot. Some boards may have preferred locations and  
special installation instructions detailed in their manuals.  
NOTE  
Your PC may have a small terminator board installed in a PCI slot. You  
must remove this board before installing any PCI accessory boards.  
4 Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Store it in a safe place.  
If the slot cover is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent slots. (See  
diagram on facing page.)  
5 Hold the board horizontally by its “top” edge. Slide it into the board  
guide of the chosen slot. Do not bend the board. (See diagram on  
facing page.)  
6 Align the board’s connector with the slot’s socket and firmly press  
into the socket. Ensure the board’s connector engages completely  
with the socket and does not touch components on other boards.  
7 Secure the board by replacing the slot cover screw.  
If you loosened the screws on adjacent slots, tighten them. (See  
diagram on facing page.)  
8 If you install a VESA-standard video adapter board, connect the  
accessory board’s cable to the VESA pass-through connector on the  
system board. If you have a Matrox Millennium video board, connect  
the cable to the VESA connector on the Matrox board (refer to page  
27). You may also need to update the Video Submenu (Configuration  
group) of the HP Setup program (refer to page 66).  
9 Install any other accessories before replacing the power supply and  
the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords.  
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Installing an Accessory Board (refer to facing page)  
Step 4: Unscrew and remove the slot cover.  
Step 5: Slide board into the slot.  
Step 7: Secure the board.  
Step 8: Installing a VESA-standard video adapter board.  
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Installing a BNC Coax Adapter  
Installing a BNC Coax Adapter  
If your PC is supplied with an pre-installed network board with a UTP  
(Unshielded Twisted Pair) connector, you can install a BNC Coax  
connector onto this board. Order HP part number D3979A.  
Network Board  
BNC Coax Connector  
Installed Here  
Follow this procedure to install a coax adapter connector:  
1 Disconnect the PC’s power supply cord and any connection to a  
telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the PC’s cover.  
3 From inside the PC, push out and remove the metal plug on the  
network board to expose the hole for the coax connector.  
4 Remove the nut from the coax connector.  
5 Attach the coax adapter board to the network board and at the same  
time insert the coax connector through the hole in the network  
board’s back metal plate.  
6 From outside the PC, screw the nut back onto the coax connector  
until it is secured tightly on the network board.  
7 Replace the PC’s cover.  
8 Reconnect all cables and then the power supply cord.  
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To Install a BNC Coax Adapter  
Step 3: Remove the metal plug.  
Step 4: Remove the nut.  
Step 5: Attach the coax adapter  
board to the network board.  
Step 6: Screw the nut back  
onto the coax connector.  
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Installing an OverDrive Processor  
Installing an OverDrive Processor  
TM  
You can install an Intel OverDrive processor in your PC. Contact  
your authorized reseller for more details about the availability of the  
Intel OverDrive processor for your PC.  
1 Disconnect the computer power cords from the power outlets, and  
disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover and lift the power supply from it’s  
seating as described in “Moving and Replacing the Power Supply” on  
page 20.  
3 If the heat sink is not directly attached to the processor, unclip the  
heat sink.  
4 Raise the lever on the socket to unlock the processor and lift out the  
processor.  
Heat Sink  
Processor  
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5 To install the new processor:  
a Locate the corner markers:  
on the processor—a dot or notch (“broken” corner)  
on the processor socket—a dot.  
b Position the processor over the socket, with it’s corner marker  
facing the corner marker on the socket.  
c Place the processor into the socket.  
d Lower the lever to lock the processor into place.  
e Replace the heatsink and fasten the clip, if the heatsink is not  
directly attached to the processor.  
CAUTION  
Do not change the system board switches after you install an OverDrive  
processor.  
6 Replace the computer’s power supply and cover. Reconnect all  
cables and power cords.  
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Installing the Security Bracket  
Installing the Security Bracket  
The security bracket supplied with the computer can be used to fasten  
the computer to your desk.  
1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to page 19).  
2 Remove the security bracket from the storage position.  
Remove the  
bracket from the  
storage position  
Insert the  
bracket  
in the computer  
3 Insert the security bracket, from inside the computer, into the slot  
shown in the diagram above.  
4 Press it firmly until it snaps into place.  
5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover.  
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Troubleshooting Your PC  
This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter  
when using your PC.  
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Solving Problems  
Solving Problems  
This chapter can help you solve most problems you might have with  
your PC.  
If you are unable to solve your problem after following the advice in  
this chapter, refer to "Hewlett Packard Support and Information  
Services", on page 67.  
HP Summary Screen  
The HP Summary Screen provides information about your PC’s current  
configuration. To view the Summary Screen, press  
just after your  
PC is switched on and while the Vectra Logo appears during the Power-  
on-Self-Test (POST). Refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66.  
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If Your PC Does Not Start Properly  
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly  
Use this section if your PC does not start properly when you turn it on,  
and you experience one of the following symptoms:  
Your PC’s display is blank and there are no error messages.  
You cannot start your PC from a modem.  
A POST error message is displayed.  
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages  
If your display is blank and there are no error messages when you turn  
on your PC, follow this procedure:  
1 Check external items.  
2 Check internal items.  
3 Rebuild your PC’s components.  
Check External Items Be sure the following external items are functioning properly:  
Check that the computer and display are turned on. (The power light  
should be illuminated.)  
Check the display’s contrast and brightness settings.  
Make sure that all cables and power cords are firmly plugged in.  
Make sure the power outlet is working.  
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If Your PC Does Not Start Properly  
Check Internal Items  
If the PC still does not start properly, follow this procedure to check the  
internal items:  
1 Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices.  
2 Unplug all power cords and cables, noting their positions. Disconnect  
the PC from any telecommunications network.  
3 Remove the cover.  
4 Check the following items:  
Action  
Reference  
Check all internal cables.  
Ensure they are correctly attached and firmly in place.  
Refer to “Installing an OverDrive Processor” on page 40.  
Check that the processor is  
correctly installed.  
Check that the processor speed  
switches have been set correctly.  
Refer to “System Board Switches” on page 63.  
Refer to “Installing Memory” on page 21.  
Check that the memory modules  
are correctly installed.  
Check that accessory boards are  
firmly seated in their slots.  
Refer to “Installing Accessory Boards” on page 35.  
Refer to the manuals that came with each board.  
Verify that any switches and  
jumpers on the accessory boards  
are properly set.  
Check that the switches on the  
system board are properly set.  
Refer to “System Board Switches” on page 63.  
5 Replace the cover.  
6 Reconnect all cables and power cords.  
7 Turn on the display and computer.  
Rebuild Your PC’s  
Components  
If your PC still does not start properly, remove all boards and  
accessories, except the hard disk drive. Start the PC. If the PC now  
works, add the boards and accessories one at a time to determine which  
one is causing the problem.  
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If Your PC Does Not Start Properly  
If You Cannot Start Your PC from a Modem  
If you are running Windows 95 and you have chosen the option to start  
your PC from a modem, and this option does not work, then you need  
to change the IRQ setting in the HP Setup program.  
In the Setup program, go to the Security group, and the “Start-up  
Center” submenu. Change the IRQ setting for the setup item “Start  
from Modem”. (Refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66.)  
If a POST Error Message is Displayed  
The Power-On-System-Test (POST) can detect both an error and a  
change to the configuration. In either case, an error code and short  
description is displayed. Depending on the kind of error, you will have  
one or more of these choices available on screen:  
Press  
Press  
to ignore the message and continue.  
to run Setup and correct a system configuration error. HP  
recommends that you correct the error before proceeding, even if  
the PC appears to start successfully.  
Press  
to accept (validate) the change and update Setup’s  
configuration information.  
Press to see more details about the message. After viewing  
these details, you will be returned to the original POST display  
screen. If the message is actually a change to the configuration you  
have made (for example, you have just removed some memory), you  
can then press  
configuration information. Otherwise, press  
message and continue, or press to run Setup and correct a  
to accept the change and update Setup’s  
to ignore the  
system configuration error. (The number of choices you will have  
available are dependent on the kind of error.)  
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If Your PC Does Not Start Properly  
Clearing the PC’s Configuration Memory  
If the PC then starts, but POST still persists in reporting an error, clear  
the current configuration memory values and reinstall the built-in  
default values:  
1 Turn off the PC, disconnect the power and cables, and remove the  
cover. Disconnect the PC from any telecommunications network.  
a Set the system board switch 6 (CMOS STATUS) to CLOSED to  
clear the configuration.  
b Replace the cover, and reconnect the power cable only.  
c Turn on the PC. This will erase the CMOS memory.  
d Wait until the PC has started. A message will be displayed similar  
to this:  
Configuration has been cleared, set switch 6 to the OPEN  
position before rebooting.”  
Turn off the PC, disconnect the power cable, and remove the  
cover.  
e Set the system board switch 6 (CMOS STATUS) on the switch  
block to OPEN to re-enable the configuration.  
2 Replace the cover, and reconnect the power and cables.  
3 Switch on the PC. An error message will be displayed similar to this:  
“Incorrect PC configuration”  
The PC will stop. Press any key to continue. A “pop-up” screen will  
appear stating that the:  
“CMOS checksum is invalid.  
Default values will be loaded.  
Press any key to continue”.  
4 Run Setup by pressing  
. CMOS default values will be  
automatically downloaded and saved.  
5 Make any other changes you want and press  
configuration and exit from Setup.  
to save the  
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If You Cannot Turn Off Your PC  
If You Cannot Turn Off Your PC  
Use this section if you cannot turn off your PC, the power indication  
light is red, and you hear a “buzzing” sound.  
Check if your PC is locked, whereby “power-off” is not allowed. You  
will need to enter a password to unlock the PC (refer to "Power-On  
Password", in the HP Setup program —refer to "HP Setup Program",  
on page 66—and to "Setting Passwords", on page 13).  
Check if you are in a suspend/sleep mode, where by a “power-off”  
would risk a loss of information/data (refer to "Power Menu Items",  
in the HP Setup program —refer to "HP Setup Program", on page  
66).  
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
This section describes what to do if you have problems with your  
display, disk drives, printer, accessory board, keyboard, or mouse.  
Display Does Not Work Properly  
If Your Display is Blurred or Unreadable  
If you have selected the wrong display, the display screen may become  
blurred or unreadable. To correct this problem:  
Select the correct display by refering to the display options section  
in the HP-provided online user setup information that came with  
your PC.  
Alternatively, select the correct display by using the procedures in  
the operating system on your PC. Refer to your PC’s operating  
system documentation for details.  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If Nothing is Displayed on the Screen  
If nothing is displayed on the screen, but the PC starts and the  
keyboard, disk drives, and other peripheral devices seem to operate  
properly:  
Make sure that the display is plugged in and switched ON.  
Check that you have entered a password if you have set the keyboard  
and mouse to “locked”. You can change this setting in the Setup  
program. Refer to "Security Menu Items" (refer to "HP Setup  
Program", on page 66).  
Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly set.  
Ensure that the display video cable is correctly connected.  
Switch off the display, and unplug it from the power outlet.  
Disconnect the video cable and examine the video cable connector  
pins. If the pins are bent, carefully straighten them.  
Check that the video upgrade is properly installed if you have one.  
Check that an accessory board doesn’t use the same I/O address as  
the integrated video interface (03B0h to 03DFh). Refer to the  
manual supplied with the accessory for further information.  
If the display works correctly during the Power-On-Self-Test  
(POST), but goes blank when Windows starts, check that you have  
enough memory for the video mode you have selected.  
If your screen’s refresh rate is set too high, the screen might be  
blank. Check the refresh settings to ensure they are not too high.  
Other Display Problems  
If the display image is not aligned with the screen, use the display’s  
controls to center the image (refer to the display manual for  
instructions). If the screens generated by the applications do not  
appear to be correct, check the application’s manual to find out which  
video standard is required. Also check your display manual to find out  
which refresh rate is required. Use Setup, or your operating system’s  
procedures, to select the correct refresh rate.  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work  
Ensure that the keyboard is correctly connected.  
If you turn on your PC, the operating system boots, the keyboard is  
correctly connected, but your keyboard is still not available, the  
power-on password may be set to “keyboard locked”. You will need  
to enter a password to unlock the keyboard (and mouse). You can  
change this setting in the Setup program. Refer to "Security Menu  
Items" (refer to "HP Setup Program", on page 66).  
If Your Mouse Does Not Work  
Ensure that the mouse is correctly connected.  
Ensure that the mouse driver supplied with the preloaded software  
is installed correctly. (Choose a Logitech® mouse driver.)  
Clean the mouse ball and rollers as shown in the figure below (use a  
non-residual contact cleaner).  
Cleaning the mouse ball  
Cleaning the mouse rollers  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If Your Printer Does Not Work  
Make sure the printer’s power switch is ON.  
Verify that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet and the  
printer.  
Verify that you have the correct cable for the printer. Make sure that  
it is securely connected to the correct connector (port) on the PC  
and printer.  
Check that the printer is online.  
Examine the paper feed mechanism for a paper jam.  
Make sure that the printer is configured correctly for the PC and for  
the application.  
a Ensure the PC’s port has been correctly configured using Setup.  
b Make sure the printer is correctly set up in your operating  
system’s configuration.  
c Ensure the application program’s “print” menu has been correctly  
set up. (Refer to the manual supplied with the application  
software.)  
Check that the PC’s port is working properly by running another  
peripheral connected to the port.  
If you receive an error message, refer to the printer’s manual for help.  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work  
Ensure you are using a formatted diskette and it is inserted  
correctly.  
Check you are using a diskette that is the right density.  
Check that your flexible disk drive is correctly configured in the  
Setup Configuration menu.  
Check the option on the Setup Configuration menu which  
enables or disables the on-board flexible disk controller.  
Clean the flexible disk drive using a diskette cleaning kit.  
Check that the flexible disk drive has been enabled in Setup.  
Flexible disk drive (refer to “Hardware Protection Submenu  
(Security group)” in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup  
Program", on page 66)  
Boot on flexible disk drive (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu  
(Security group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup  
Program", on page 66)  
Write on flexible disk drives (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu  
(Security group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup  
Program", on page 66)  
Check that the disk power and data cables are correctly connected.  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If the Hard Disk Does Not Work  
Check that the disk power and data cables are correctly connected  
(refer to "Connecting IDE Devices", on page 28).  
Check that the hard disk drive has been “enabled” (refer to  
"Hardware Protection Submenu (Security group) in the HP Setup  
program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66). There is also an  
option in the Setup program that lets you disable or enable boot on  
hard disk drive (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu (Security  
group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page  
66).  
Check that the hard disk drive has been detected (refer to "IDE  
Devices Submenu (Configuration group)" in the HP Setup  
program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66).  
Check that the on-board Bus IDE is enabled if you are using the  
integrated IDE controller (refer to "IDE Devices Submenu  
(Configuration group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup  
Program", on page 66).  
If the Hard Disk  
Activity Light Does  
Not Work  
If the hard disk activity light does not flicker when the PC is accessing  
the hard disk drive:  
Check that the control panel connector is firmly attached to the  
system board.  
Check that the disk power and data cables are correctly connected.  
NOTE  
If you are using a hard disk drive with a controller board (a SCSI hard  
disk, for example), the activity light does not flicker when the PC is  
accessing the hard disk drive  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem  
WARNING  
Be sure to disconnect the power cord and any telecommunication  
cables from your computer before you remove the cover to check the  
cable connections or jumper settings.  
To avoid electric shock and harm to your eyes by laser light, do not  
open the CD-ROM drive enclosure. The CD-ROM drive should be  
serviced by service personnel only. Refer to the label on the CD-ROM  
for power requirements and wavelength. This PC is a class 1 laser  
product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment of the laser unit.  
CD-ROM Drive Does Not Work  
Check that the cables have been properly connected.  
Check that a CD is inserted in the drive.  
Verify that the CD-ROM is declared as “CD” in the Setup program  
(refer to "IDE Devices Submenu (Configuration group)" in the HP  
Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66).  
Verify that the Bus IDE Adapters item is set to Both in Setup  
(refer to "IDE Devices Submenu (Configuration group) in the HP  
Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page 66).  
If you intend to boot on CD-ROM, make sure that this option is  
enabled in Setup (refer to "Start-up Center Submenu (Security  
group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP Setup Program", on page  
66).  
For further information refer to the CD-ROM documentation.  
CD-ROM Drive is Idle  
If the CD-ROM drive does not appear to be working, try accessing the  
disk by clicking on the CD-ROM drive icon or drive letter assigned to  
the CD-ROM drive by your operating system.  
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If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem  
If an Accessory Board Does Not Work  
Carry out the following checks:  
Ensure the board has been firmly installed in the accessory board  
slot.  
Check that the accessory board has been correctly configured with  
the ISA Configuration Utility if necessary.  
Ensure the board is not using memory, I/O addresses, an IRQ, or  
DMA also used by the PC. Refer to "IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses  
Used by Your PC", on page 65. Refer to the board’s manual for further  
details.  
Check that the PC has been configured correctly in Setup.  
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If Your PC Has a Software Problem  
If Your PC Has a Software Problem  
If You Have Forgotten Your Password  
If you forget the User Password, but not the Administrator password,  
carry out the following procedure:  
1 Switch off the PC.  
2 Restart the PC. If the keyboard is locked, enter the administrator  
password.  
3 Wait for F2=Setupto be displayed.  
4 Press  
to start Setup.  
5 Enter the Administrator Password to access the Security/User  
Password menu.  
6 Move to the User Password field and set a new User Password. This  
will replace the old password which you had forgotten.  
7 Press  
to save the new Password and exit Setup.  
If you forget both the User Password and the Administrator  
Password:  
1 Switch off the PC.  
2 Remove the computer’s cover.  
3 Set switch 5 on the system board switch block to CLOSED.  
4 Switch on the PC and allow it to complete its startup routine.  
The message “Passwords have been cleared, power-off  
your PC and set switch 5 to open position before  
restarting” will be displayed.  
5 Switch off the computer.  
6 Reset switch 5 to OPEN.  
7 Replace the computer’s cover.  
8 Switch on the PC and allow it to complete its startup routine.  
9 After the Power-On Self-Test has completed, press  
prompted to use Setup.  
when  
10 Set new User and System Administrator Passwords.  
11 Press  
to save the new passwords and exit Setup.  
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If You Have a Network Problem  
If Your Application Software Does Not Work  
If the PC reports the system is OK and the indicator light over the  
power switch is illuminated, but some software won’t run:  
Refer to the operating system and application software manuals.  
If Windows does not run properly, refer to the Windows manual for  
guidance.  
If the Date and Time are Incorrect  
The date and time can be incorrect for the following reasons:  
the time has changed for the seasons  
the PC has been unplugged from the power too long, and the battery  
is discharged.  
To change the date and time, use your operating system utilities or the  
Setup program.  
If You Have a Network Problem  
If you have a problem with your PC’s network, run the HPIEDIAG  
utility (preloaded on your PC’s hard disk drive):  
1 Select drive C: to access the PC’s hard disk drive.  
2 Change to the DIAG directory by typing either:  
CD\LANDRV\DIAG  
CD\LAN\DIAG  
3 Start the HPIEDIAG utility by typing: HPIEDIAG  
. Follow  
the instructions on the screen.  
Then check the configuration of the integrated Ethernet interface  
using the Setup program (refer to "Integrated Network Interface  
Submenu (Configuration group)" in the HP Setup program—see "HP  
Setup Program", on page 66). Refer also to the online Network  
Administrator’s Guide.  
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If Your PC Has an Audio Problem  
If Your PC Has an Audio Problem  
No Sound When  
Running Any  
Applications  
First, check that the output volume is not set to zero. Use the volume  
control on the front panel. Make sure the headphones are not  
connected directly to the CD-ROM drive (see the connection  
information in chapter 1).  
Remember also that plugging the headphones into the front panel cuts  
out sound to the internal speaker and to external speakers connected  
to the audio Stereo Out jack.  
When your PC starts up, the integrated audio interface may have no  
IRQ or DMA settings. These settings are initialized by software upon  
startup. Your system files may not have the necessary entries. Run the  
Setup program to configure the IRQ and DMA settings.  
Absence of sound can also be caused by a hardware conflict. Hardware  
conflicts occur when two or more peripheral devices compete for the  
same signal lines or channels. Conflicts between your audio interface  
and another peripheral device might be due to the settings of the I/O  
addresses, IRQ channel, or DMA channel. To resolve the conflict,  
change the settings either of the audio interface or of any other ISA  
accessory in your system.  
No Output from the 8- This might be due to the DMA channel selected. If you hear no output  
from both the 8-bit and 16-bit digitized sounds, this might be due to an  
interrupt conflict. Use the HP Setup program or your operating  
system’s audio control software to change the audio interface’s DMA  
channel or IRQ setting.  
bit or 16-bit Digitized  
Sounds  
The Volume is Too Low The computer has two output jacks, Stereo Out on the rear of the  
computer and a headphones jack on the front panel, which provide the  
same output signal. This is a low-distortion output that cannot drive  
(without amplification) low-impedance devices such as speakers. If you  
plug devices with a low-impedance (less than 32 ohms) into the Stereo  
Out jack or the headphones jack, the volume will be low.  
Audio Input from the Check that the microphone specifications meet the requirements of the  
16-bit sound components. The microphone should be a 600-ohm  
dynamic type.  
MicrophoneisTooLow,  
or No Audio At All  
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If Your PC Has an Audio Problem  
Humming Noise  
If the power grounding of your audio components is inadequate, a  
humming noise may be generated. This may happen if your PC is  
connected to a hifi system. Plug all devices into adjacent power outlets  
(outlets within 5 cm / 2 inches of each other), or use line filters.  
Occasional Crackles  
When Playing Back  
Sounds  
These crackles are usually the result of your PC being unable to transfer  
audio samples within the required time. A solution is to use a lower  
sampling rate. Recording and playing back at 22 kHz is less demanding  
upon system resources than recording audio at 44 kHz.  
The PC Hangs While  
Recording  
Uncompressed digital audio can eventually fill your hard disk. For  
example, one minute of stereo sound recorded at a resolution of 44 kHz  
will occupy about 10.5 MB. Before recording, check that there is enough  
free space on your hard disk.  
Data compression can reduce the space required. The A-law and µ-law  
hardware compression used by the audio interface enables the  
sampling of sound at a resolution of 16-bits, but it generates the same  
quantity of data as an 8-bit sample.  
MS-DOS Games Give Many games require a large amount of base memory and may not  
execute if many drivers or TSR (Terminate and Stay Resident)  
programs are installed. You may solve this problem by loading device  
drivers and TSRs into high memory. Refer to your MS-DOS manual for  
details of how to do this.  
“Not enough memory”  
Errors  
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Changing the Battery  
Changing the Battery  
WARNING  
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For  
your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old  
battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery in this PC is a lithium  
battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless, in order to  
protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household  
waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought  
them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP, so  
that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally  
sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.  
You should order replacement battery HP 1420-0314 from your local  
Sales and Service office, or a “2325 type” battery, which is available  
from most local stores.  
After removing the computer’s cover:  
1 Remove the old battery by sliding it from under the retaining clip  
(note the position of the cross).  
2 Place the new battery in the battery holder, with the cross in the  
same position as the old battery, and ensure that it is properly  
seated. Ensure that the clip is in place and holds the battery firmly.  
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Changing the Battery  
External Battery  
You can also install an external battery in the PC (HP part number 1420-  
0513), which you can order from your authorized reseller. Install the  
external battery as follows:  
1 After removing the computer’s cover, connect the external battery  
cable to the battery connector on the system board.  
2 Mount the external battery as shown below, using the self-adhesive  
strip supplied.  
After installing either a replacement or an external battery, replace the  
computer’s cover and run the Setup program to reconfigure the  
computer.  
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Technical Information  
Technical Information  
System Board Switches  
System Board Switches  
Switch Switch function:  
1 - 4, 7 Processor speed, see next table  
5
Password:  
Open = enabled (default)  
Closed = disabled / clear User and Administrator passwords  
6
Prevents changes to the PC’s configuration (in CMOS) in the Setup program:  
Open = normal (default—you can change the configuration in the Setup program))  
Closed = clear CMOS (to reload Setup defaults and prohibit changes to the Setup program)  
9
Keyboard power-on:  
Open = disabled  
Closed = enabled (default)  
8, 10  
Not used  
Processor  
Bus  
Switch1 Switch 2  
Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 7  
Frequency Frequency  
133  
150  
166  
180  
200  
66 MHz  
60 MHz  
66 MHz  
60 MHz  
66 MHz  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Open  
Open  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Open  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Closed  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
Closed  
Open  
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Technical Information  
Power Consumption  
All measurements are in watts (rms).  
Consumption by Model  
Number  
D4555A D4559A D4560A D4561A D4562A D4563A  
Off  
< 3  
24  
< 3  
27  
< 3  
30  
< 3  
27  
< 3  
27  
< 3  
31  
Windows 95  
(without disk transfer)  
Windows 95  
(with disk transfer)  
Suspend  
34  
21  
37  
24  
40  
27  
37  
24  
37  
24  
42  
28  
NOTE  
When the PC is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the  
power consumption falls below 5 Watts, but is not zero. The special  
on/off method used by this PC considerably extends the lifetime of the  
power supply. To reach zero power consumption in “off” mode, either  
unplug the PC from the power outlet or use a power block with a switch.  
Typical Power Consumption/Availability for ISA Accessory Slots  
+5 V  
+12 V  
-5 V  
4.5A limit per slot (limited by system board)  
1.5A limit per slot (limited by system board)  
0.1A total power limit (limited by power supply)  
0.3A total power limit (limited by power supply)  
-12 V  
Typical Power Consumption/Availability for PCI Accessory Slots  
+5 V  
+12 V  
-12 V  
4.5A maximum per slot  
0.5A maximum per slot  
0.1A maximum per slot  
There is a maximum per-slot limit of 25 W between all supply rails.  
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Technical Information  
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC  
IRQs used by PC  
IRQ0  
IRQ1  
IRQ2  
IRQ3  
IRQ4  
IRQ5  
IRQ6  
IRQ7  
IRQ8  
IRQ9  
IRQ10  
IRQ11  
IRQ12  
IRQ13  
IRQ14  
IRQ15  
system timer  
keyboard  
system cascade  
The IRQ, DMA, and  
I/O address  
mappings shown  
here are for a PC  
with a basic  
configuration. The  
resources used by  
your PC may vary,  
depending upon  
which accessory  
boards are bundled  
with the PC.  
free if not used for serial port  
free if not used for serial port  
free if not used for parallel port  
flexible disk drive controller  
free if not used for parallel port  
real-time clock  
available for PCI devices, if not used by ISA board  
available for PCI devices, if not used by ISA board  
available for PCI devices, if not used by ISA board  
mouse  
co-processor  
integrated IDE hard disk drive controller  
free if not used by second IDE controller  
DMAs  
used by PC  
DMA 0  
DMA 1  
DMA 2  
DMA 3  
DMA 4  
DMA 5  
DMA 6  
DMA 7  
free  
free if not used for parallel port in Setup  
flexible disk drive controller  
free if not used for parallel port in Setup  
used to cascade DMA channels 0-3  
free  
free  
free  
I/O Addresses  
used by PC  
170h - 177h, 376h IDE secondary channel  
1F0h - 1F7h, 3F6h IDE primary channel  
278h - 27Fh (and 3A8h) parallel port  
2E8h - 2EFh serial port  
2F8h - 2FFh serial port  
370h - 371h integrated I/O controller  
378h - 37Fh parallel port  
3B0h - 3DFh (3B0-3BB,3O0-3DF) integrated video graphics controller  
3E8h - 3EFh serial port  
3F0h - 3F5h, 3F7h integrated flexible disk controller  
3F8h - 3FFh serial port  
496h - 497h HP reserved  
678h - 67Bh parallel port if ECP mode is selected  
778h - 77Bh parallel port if ECP mode is selected  
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HP Setup Program  
Integrated Video Graphic Information  
The integrated video graphic chip is manufactured by S3 Inc. The  
graphic chip used is “TRIO 64V2 [IO775]”.  
These are the available video graphic resolutions:  
640x480  
800x600  
1024x768  
1280x1024  
1600x1200  
HP Setup Program  
Check your PC’s configuration when you first use the PC and each time  
after you install, remove, or upgrade accessories. Follow these  
instructions:  
First, Turn Off Your PC Turn on the display and then the PC. If the PC is already turned on, save  
Delete  
your data and exit all programs, then press  
and  
to  
restart the PC (Windows 3.11). For Windows 95, use the Shut Down  
command.  
To Go to the HP  
Summary Screen  
While the Vectra logo appears on your display, press  
you to the HP Summary Screen. The Summary Screen will appear for  
only a short time. To retain the screen indefinitely (until you decide to  
. This will take  
leave it), press  
.
To Go to the Setup  
Program  
To go immediately into the Setup program while the Vectra logo  
appears on your display (and bypass the Summary Screen), press  
instead of  
.
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Introduction  
Introduction  
Hewlett Packard computers are engineered for quality and reliability to  
give you many years of trouble-free service. To ensure that your  
desktop system maintains its reliability and to keep you up-to-date with  
the latest developments, HP and a worldwide network of trained and  
authorized resellers provide a comprehensive range of service and  
support options which are listed below:  
HP Authorized Reseller  
HP SupportPack  
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM  
HP Information Services  
Service  
Means of Access  
Modem  
HP Forum on CompuServe  
HP Forum on America Online (US only)  
HP BBS Library  
Modem  
Modem  
HP World Wide Web Site  
HP FIRST Faxback  
World Wide Web Access  
Phone and Fax  
Phone  
Audio Tips (US only)  
HP Drivers/BIOS diskettes  
Delivered by mail  
HP Support Services  
Technical phone support  
Lifeline phone support  
Network phone-in support.  
NOTE  
When calling any of the international telephone numbers listed in this  
chapter, replace the ‘+’ with your international telephone access code.  
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Your HP Authorized Reseller  
Your HP Authorized Reseller  
HP Authorized Resellers have been trained on HP Vectra equipment  
and are familiar with its configuration and environment. Authorized  
Resellers can also answer questions regarding non-HP hardware,  
software and systems as well as answer queries about usage not  
intended for, or not commonly used with the HP Vectra.  
Authorized HP Resellers can also offer consulting services tailored to  
your specific needs regarding product development or custom  
installations, as will third party support services, or the HP Customer  
Support organization in your country.  
HP SupportPack  
HP’s three-year SupportPack is available from your local reseller. It  
must be purchased within 30 days of purchasing your HP Vectra.  
The concept of SupportPack is simple. It allows you to extend your  
one-year on-site hardware warranty to a three-year on-site hardware  
warranty, offering next day on-site response.  
SupportPack is valid for the piece of equipment for which it was  
bought, but is not transferable from one piece of equipment to another.  
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HP Support Assistant CD-ROM  
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM  
HP Support Assistant is a yearly subscription service on two CD-ROMs:  
one for software; and another one for support documentation.  
The software CD-ROM is updated monthly and contains the latest HP  
drivers and utilities. The documentation CD-ROM is also updated  
monthly and contains:  
Product manuals and service manuals  
Installation and configuration information  
Troubleshooting information  
Technical reference manuals.  
Subscriptions to HP Support Assistant can be obtained with an order  
form which is available from the HP FIRST Faxback system. Request  
document number 9025 (US and Asia Pacific) or 19025 (Europe).  
Subscriptions can also be obtained by contacting the following  
numbers:  
Region  
Phone Number  
+65 740-4477  
Fax Number  
Asia-Pacific  
Europe  
+65 740-4499  
+31 (55) 384279  
+1 (317) 364-8882  
1 (800) 457-1762  
+31 (55) 434455  
+1 (317) 364-8888  
+1 (317) 364-8888  
Latin America  
US/Canada  
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Hewlett-Packard Information Services  
Hewlett-Packard Information Services  
Hewlett Packard Electronic Information Services are available 24 hours  
per day, 7 days per week, ensuring that the most up-to-date  
information is always available.  
HP Forum on CompuServe  
The HP Systems Forum on CompuServe is an on-line service,  
accessible via modem. This service provides information about your HP  
PC, and allows you to communicate with other HP users through an  
on-line user forum. HP users share their knowledge and experience  
with you, and you will be able to ask, or answer, technical questions  
about your HP Vectra PC, and HP products.  
You can also download the latest versions of drivers, BIOS and software  
utilities for HP Vectra PCs.  
As a preferred Hewlett Packard customer, you are invited to join  
CompuServe at no initial charge.  
For the United States and the United Kingdom, call the number shown  
below and ask for representative 51. For all other locations, first call  
the worldwide number to obtain the number of your local sales office,  
then call your local sales office and ask for representative 51.  
Country  
Local Call / Freephone  
Number  
Direct Number  
United States  
1 (800) 848-8199  
+1 (614) 529-1349  
+44 (1272) 760680  
+1 (614) 529-1349  
United Kingdom (0800) 289378  
Worldwide  
CompuServe will send you a free introductory membership  
immediately, including information on how to access CompuServe.  
At the CompuServe !prompt, type GO HP.  
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Hewlett-Packard Information Services  
HP Forum on America Online  
The HP Forum on America Online is an electronic information and  
communication service which can be accessed via modem.  
To access the HP Forum:  
select Keyword Searchfrom the menu,  
type HP,  
press  
.
This will load the HP Home Page directly onto your screen.  
In the HP Forum you can ask and answer questions about HP products  
and you can also download drivers, software application notes, or  
utilities for HP products.  
Membership information can be obtained by calling 1(800) 827-6364,  
giving the preferred customer number 1118.  
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Hewlett-Packard Information Services  
HP BBS Library  
The HP electronic bulletin board library service contains the latest  
versions of drivers, BIOS, and utilities, which you can download to your  
PC using a modem. Support documentation is also available.  
Country  
Number  
Baud Rate  
United States  
+1 (208) 344-1691  
300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400  
United Kingdom +44 (1344) 3600880 up to 14400  
Worldwide +1 (208) 344-1691 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400  
Set your modem for no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit (N, 8, 1).  
HP World Wide Web Site  
The HP World Wide Web site gives you access to information about HP,  
its products, including product data sheets, service and support  
information, electronic newsletters and technical tips. You can also  
download the latest versions of drivers, BIOS and software utilities.  
The Access Guide Directory guides you through the information and  
services available.  
World-Wide Web URL  
http://www.hp.com  
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Hewlett-Packard Information Services  
HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST  
HP FIRST is a service where you can select documents, support and  
technical information, data sheets and pre-sales information, which are  
then faxed to you. To access this service, you can use a touch-tone  
phone and have the fax sent to the fax machine of your choice, or use  
the handset on your fax machine and dial one of the numbers given  
below:  
Country/Region  
United States  
U.K.  
Number  
Access Method  
Phone or fax  
Phone or fax  
Phone or fax  
Phone or fax  
Phone or fax  
Phone or fax  
Phone or fax  
Fax  
1 (800) 333-1917  
(0800) 960271  
Australia  
+61 (3) 9272-2627  
+ 65 291-7951  
+ 852 2506-2422  
+ 64 (9) 356-6642  
+ 31 (20) 681-5792  
+ 1 (208) 344-4809  
Singapore  
Hong Kong  
New Zealand  
Europe  
Worldwide  
A complete description of Hewlett-Packard electronic services is  
provided in document #9020.  
HP Audio Tips (USA only) HP Automated Support Directory  
HP Audio Tips is an automated system containing recordings which can  
direct you to Hewlett Packard support services. Live support is not  
available through this service.  
Dial 1 (800) 333-1917 and press 3, to access HP Audio Tips.  
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Hewlett-Packard Information Services  
Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette  
You can order diskettes from HP, with the latest versions of drivers,  
BIOS and software utilities. The diskettes will be delivered by mail.  
Information for ordering diskettes is set out in the table below:  
North and Latin America  
Europe  
Phone +1 (970) 339 7009  
Monday - Saturday  
24 hours per day  
Phone +44 (1429) 865511  
Monday - Friday  
8.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.  
Central European Time  
Fax +1 (970) 330 7655  
Fax +44 (1429) 866000  
Mail  
Mail  
US Driver Fulfillment for  
Hewlett-Packard  
PO Box 1754, Greeley,  
Colorado 80632  
USA  
European Fulfillment for  
Hewlett-Packard  
c/o StarPak International, Ltd.,  
Hartlepool, Cleveland,TS25 2YP  
United Kingdom  
Australia  
Asia - Pacific  
Phone + 61 (2) 565 6099  
Monday - Friday  
8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.  
Australian Eastern Time  
Phone + 65 740 4477  
Monday - Friday  
8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.  
Singapore Time  
Fax + 61 (2) 519 5631  
Fax + 65 740 4499  
Mail  
Mail  
Fulfill: Plus Pty Ltd.,  
Private Bag 75,  
Alexandria NSW  
Australia 2015  
Fulfill: Plus Pte Ltd.,  
No 51, Ubi Ave. 3,  
Singapore 1440  
To identify a specific BIOS, driver or utility for your PC, please follow  
the steps listed below prior to placing your order.  
Contact your authorized HP reseller for assistance in selecting the  
appropriate driver.  
If your reseller is unable to help you, call HP FIRST for the most up-  
to-date list of drivers.  
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HP Support Services  
HP Support Services  
Hewlett-Packard provides a three year hardware warranty which  
includes on-site service during the first year after purchase, and a  
return service during the second and third years after purchase. This  
warranty coverage will apply from the nearest HP or HP authorized  
service outlet.  
HP telephone support for your Vectra PC is available during the first  
year of your hardware warranty. This service will also provide technical  
assistance with the basic configuration and setup of your Vectra PC and  
for the bundled or pre-loaded operating system.  
Lifeline Telephone support is available during the second and third  
years of hardware warranty, via the Lifeline program, which is a fee-  
based service.  
HP does NOT provide support for Vectra PCs configured as network  
servers. We recommend HP NetServers for your network server  
requirements.  
NOTE  
Reloading the software bundled or pre-loaded on your PC is not covered  
by the HP three-year warranty.  
For your bundled application, HP recommends that you keep the  
master CD-ROM.  
Your HP authorized reseller offers various service contracts which can  
be tailored to your particular support needs.  
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Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support  
Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support  
HP North American  
Customer Support  
Center  
Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is  
available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Mountain time.  
The number is: +1 (970) 635-1000  
HP European Customer Assistance from the HP European Customer Support Center is available  
1
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Central European time.  
Support Center  
Country1  
Language  
English  
Local Number  
0171 512 5202  
United Kingdom  
Ireland  
English  
Dutch  
01 662 5525  
020 606 8751  
02 626 8806  
02 626 8807  
084 880 1111  
084 880 1111  
0180 525 8143  
04 50 43 9853  
0660 6386  
Netherlands  
Belgium  
Dutch  
French  
Switzerland  
French  
German  
German  
French  
Germany  
France  
Austria  
Norway  
Denmark  
Sweden  
Italy  
German  
Norwegian  
Danish  
22 11 6299  
3929 4099  
Swedish  
Italian  
08 619 2170  
02 26410350  
902 321 123  
01 441 7199  
Spain  
Spanish  
Portuguese  
Portugal  
1. For non-listed European countries, support is available in English by  
calling +44 171 512 5202.  
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Lifeline Telephone Support  
Please have the following information ready when you call so that your  
enquiry can be dealt with quickly:  
your HP Vectra model number and serial number  
the operating system version and the configuration  
a description of the software installed and the accessories used.  
Lifeline Telephone Support  
Lifeline is a fee-based telephone support program for Vectra PCs  
available after the one-year telephone support provided as part of the  
hardware warranty has expired.  
Your call can either be charged to your phone bill at a per minute rate  
or to your credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express) at a flat  
fee.  
The charge begins AFTER you have been put in contact with a support  
technician. If your problem is found to be covered by the HP Hardware  
Warranty, no charge will be applied.  
In the US please call the appropriate number listed below.  
Number  
Method of Payment  
Charged to phone bill  
Charged to credit card  
Charge Type  
per minute rate  
Flat fee  
1 (900) 555-1500  
1 (800) 999-1148  
In Europe, please call the telephone support center (+44 171 512  
5202).  
Free access to HP information services is not affected by this service.  
You are encouraged to access HP Information Services throughout the  
life of your PC, whether in or out of warranty.  
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HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS)  
HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS)  
The HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS) provides fast access  
to HP experts in networked Multivendor environments.  
It can help you to:  
resolve complex network problems,  
leverage HP’s alliances with leading Network Operating Systems and  
Network manufacturers,  
support your HP and non-HP products with a single telephone call,  
increase network uptime.  
You can purchase the HP NPS service as an annual contract, billable in  
advance annually, bi-annually, quarterly, or at an hourly rate. This  
contract service provides unlimited toll-free access to HP Response  
Center Engineers (RCEs).  
To obtain an HP NPS contract, contact your HP authorized reseller, or  
if you are in the US call (800) 437-9140.  
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Summary  
Summary  
The table below summarizes the services and support available from  
HP or authorized resellers.  
Service  
Covers  
Period  
covered  
Response  
time  
Fee  
When  
available  
Purchase  
from  
Basic  
Warranty  
Parts and labor for HP Three years from Next working day No charge.  
At time of  
purchase.  
HP.  
products:  
date of purchase. for on-site.  
first year on-site,  
second and third year  
return to HP.  
HP  
Parts and labor for HP First three years. Next working day. One fee which Within 30 days HP Authorized  
SupportPack products.  
on-site  
covers the three of purchase.  
years.  
reseller.  
service  
HP Support CD-ROM containing: Released  
N/A  
Annual  
Anytime.  
Anytime.  
HP.  
Assistant  
Product Manuals,  
quarterly.  
subscription.  
Technical Information  
and Product features.  
Electronic  
services  
Technicalinformation, Anytime.  
drivers, utilities, tools  
and diagnostics.  
24-hour access. No charge.  
Business hours. No charge.  
HP BBS,  
WWW,  
CompuServe,  
America  
Online.  
Technical  
Phone  
support  
Basic assistance for First year.  
PC setup,  
At time of  
purchase.  
HP.  
configuration,  
start-up and  
hardware diagnosis.  
Lifeline  
phone  
support  
Basic assistance for After first year. Business hours. Per- call fee,  
Anytime after HP.  
PC setup,  
no time limit. first year.  
configuration,  
start-up and  
hardware diagnosis.  
HP Network Advanced remote  
Annual contract. Business hours: Annual fee, or Anytime.  
HP Authorized  
reseller.  
Phone-in  
support  
technical support for  
multivendor  
24-hour/ 7-day  
service also  
available.  
minimum fee  
per incident.  
networked  
environments.  
Service  
Contracts  
Technical Support.  
Customer  
defined.  
As required.  
Annual fee, or Anytime.  
fee per incident.  
Reseller.  
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Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters  
Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters  
Should you wish to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local  
telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you  
cannot find a convenient HP office, you can write to one of the major  
HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing  
Headquarters listed here.  
ASIA  
Hewlett-Packard LATIN AMERICA  
Prolongación Reforma No. 700  
Col. Lomas de Santa Fe  
Del. Alvaro Obregón  
Far East Sales Region Hdqtrs  
Hewlett-Packard Asia Ltd.  
22/F Peregrine Tower  
Lipp Centre  
México  
89 Queensway, Central  
Hong Kong  
01210 Mexico, D.F.  
EUROPE  
USA  
European Operations Hdqtrs  
Hewlett-Packard S.A.  
150, route du Nant-d’Avril  
P.O. Box 1217  
Intercon Operations Hdqtrs  
Hewlett-Packard Company  
3495 Deer Creek Road  
P.O. Box 10495  
Meyrin 2/Geneva  
Switzerland  
Palo Alto, CA 94303-0896  
USA  
MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA  
Middle East / Central Africa Sales Hdqtrs  
Hewlett-Packard S.A.  
Rue de Veyrot 39  
CANADA  
Hewlett-Packard Ltd.  
6877 Goreway Drive  
Mississauga  
CH-1217 Meyrin 1/Geneva  
Switzerland  
Ontario L4V 1M8  
Canada  
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Glossary  
100Base-T Refers to the 100 Mbit/s  
network technology over category 5  
UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable  
that is compatible with the proposed  
IEEE 802.3 standard. This  
used for the temporary storage of data  
and processor instructions.  
CD-ROM Compact Disc Read Only  
Memory. A mass storage device that  
uses compact disc technology. CDs  
can store data, but most cannot be  
written to.  
technology, which takes the  
CSMA/CD protocol to 100 MBits/s  
operation, is also referred to as 802.3u  
or Fast Ethernet.  
CMF Filename extension for sound  
files saved in the Creative Labs, Inc.  
music data file format.  
100VG-AnyLAN Refers to the 100  
Mbit/s network technology over voice  
grade cable that is compatible with  
the proposed IEEE 802.12 standard.  
This technology guarantees access to  
any end node that requests to  
transmit, while ensuring priority  
access to end nodes that require  
consistent, continuous access for  
applications such as full-motion video  
or video conferencing.  
CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide  
Semiconductor memory requires very  
little power to operate. The contents  
of your computer’s CMOS memory are  
preserved when you turn off the  
computer. It is used to store  
information that must be maintained,  
such as your computer’s  
configuration.  
adapter An accessory board, that  
connects to the system board via an  
accessory board slot.  
Color map The color options in a  
graphics system, arranged by index  
number. Typically, the system has a  
default color map. The index of colors  
in the color map can be reallocated,  
depending on the application. There  
is one color map in the hardware  
(often called a color lookup table),  
but many color maps can be allocated  
in software and indexed as  
BBS Bulletin Board System. A  
computer that uses a modem and  
software to serve as an information  
source for other computers equipped  
with a modem. Hewlett-Packard has a  
BBS that can be reached at +1 (408)  
553-3500.  
appropriate for separate applications.  
BIOS Basic Input-Output System.  
Software that provides an interface  
between the computer hardware and  
the operating system.  
controller A device that enables  
another device (such as a hard disk)  
to communicate with the computer.  
bus An electrical connection over  
device driver Software that enables  
the computer to interface with a  
specific peripheral, such as a printer  
which information is transported.  
cache A block of high-speed memory or display.  
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Double buffering The process of  
using two frame buffers for smooth  
animation. Graphical contents of one  
frame buffer are displayed while  
updates occur on the other buffer.  
When the updates are complete, the  
buffers are switched. Only complete  
images are displayed, and the process  
of drawing is not shown. The result is  
the appearance of smooth animation.  
of bit values that correspond to the  
display's pixels. The number of bits  
per pixel in the frame buffer  
determines the complexity of images  
that can be displayed.  
Graphical user interface (GUI)  
The graphical user interface (GUI)  
provides the user with a method of  
interacting with the computer and its  
special applications, usually via a  
mouse or another selection device.  
The GUI usually includes such things  
as windows, an intuitive method of  
manipulating directories and files,  
and icons.  
DIMM Dual In-line Memory Module.  
These memory modules provide a 64-  
bit data path for improved system  
performance.  
DSP Digital Signal Processor.  
IDE Integrated Device Electronics.  
An interface standard for  
communications between the  
computer and a hard disk or CD-ROM.  
ECC Error Correcting Code can  
detect and correct data errors in  
memory modules.  
IRQ Interrupt Request. A signal, that  
when received by the processor, halts  
the current process and allows a  
different task to be undertaken.  
Eight-bit color The color range  
possible with an eight-bit graphics  
system. Each pixel in an 8-bit system  
can display one of 256 colors (28) at  
any given time. These colors are  
typically obtained from a color map.  
jumper An electrically-conductive  
part that is used to connect two or  
more points on a circuit board.  
Commonly used to select  
expansion slot A slot inside the  
computer, connected to the system  
board, that can be used for accessory  
boards.  
configuration options.  
LAN Local Area Network. A general-  
purpose communications network  
that interconnects a variety of devices  
within a limited geographical area. A  
LAN might connect computers on  
adjacent desks, within a building, or  
within several buildings of a campus.  
extended memory Memory which  
can be addressed by the processor in  
the area of memory above the first  
1 MB.  
Frame buffer Display memory that  
temporarily stores (buffers) a full  
frame of picture data at one time.  
Frame buffers are composed of arrays  
Mapping The transformation of one  
coordinate system into another. In the  
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3-D viewing pipeline, for instance, an computer is running as an unattended  
object is defined by the application  
developer in model coordinates; these  
are mapped to world coordinates, the  
world coordinates are mapped to  
normalized device coordinates  
(NDCs); the NDCs are mapped to  
device coordinates; and the final  
picture is displayed. Also, an  
network server.  
OLE Object Linking and Embedding.  
A Windows feature that allows  
different object types (such as speech  
clips or notes of music) to appear in a  
document. The objects can be linked,  
in which case they remain separate  
files, or embedded, where they  
application for computer graphics  
systems. See geographic mapping,  
and geographic information systems.  
become a part of the document.  
OpenGL A distributed version (with  
license) of Silicon Graphics' Graphics  
Language (GL), which is a collection  
of program functions combined into  
an API.  
mass storage Any device used to  
store large amounts of data. Usually  
refers to hard disks and tape backup  
units.  
memory modules Miniature boards  
containing memory chips. Used for  
increasing the amount of memory  
available in the computer.  
pixel Picture element. The smallest  
addressable spot on the screen.  
Plug and Play Plug and Play is an  
architecture designed to simplify  
installation and configuration of new  
devices in a PC.  
MID files Standard file format used  
to store MIDI sequence information.  
MIDI Musical Instrument Digital  
Interface. An international hardware/  
software standard that specifies the  
cable and hardware interface that  
allows several devices, instruments,  
and computers to interchange music  
codes and events.  
POST Power-On Self-Test. A series  
of tests your computer performs  
when you switch the computer on.  
RAM Random Access Memory. This  
memory is used to hold programs and  
data temporarily.  
multimedia Combining static media  
(such as text and pictures) with  
resolution A measure of the visible  
detail on a screen or printout. Screen  
resolution is measured in ‘pixels  
across’ by ‘pixels down’ by ‘number of  
colors’. Printer resolution is measured  
in dpi (dots-per-inch).  
dynamic data (such as sound, video,  
and animation) on the same system.  
network server mode A security  
feature that prevents unauthorized  
use of an input device (like a  
keyboard or mouse) while your  
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ROM Read-Only Memory. Computer  
memory used to store parts of the  
computer’s operating system  
permanently. ROM chips can contain  
instructions and data.  
from reflecting back along the cable.  
True color Also known as RGB  
color or 24-bit color. True color  
graphics systems are usually  
equipped with at least 24 bits per  
pixel. In the 24-bit system, for  
SCAM SCSI Configured  
Automatically. A protocol which  
automatically assigns device IDs to  
SCSI devices which support SCAM.  
instance, three primary colors in the  
color graphics system—red, green  
and blue—are allotted 8 bits each.  
There are 28, or 256 intensities each  
for red, green and blue. This  
translates to a total palette range of  
16.7 million colors (256 x 256 x 256).  
Because the human eye cannot detect  
the subtlety available in a palette of  
16.7 million colors, this range makes it  
possible to compute what appears to  
be gradual shading.  
SCSI Small Computer System  
Interface. A high-speed data bus used  
for connecting hard disks, tape drives,  
and other accessories to your  
computer.  
SCSI chain Devices connected on a  
single SCSI bus.  
video controller A chip or  
expansion card which converts  
signals in the computer into  
displayable signals.  
Setup program Used to inform the  
computer about its configuration, for  
example the amount of memory  
installed. The setup program is stored  
in ROM on the system board.  
video RAM Memory that enables or  
speeds up drawing to the screen or  
increases resolution or color options.  
shadow RAM A method of  
relocating the system and/or video  
BIOS from slower ROM chips to faster  
RAM to improve system performance.  
VOC files Proprietary digital audio  
format developed by Creative Labs,  
Inc. Most digital audio adheres to the  
Microsoft WAV format.  
SIMM Single In-line Memory  
Module. These memory modules can  
provide a 32-bit data path.  
WAV files A Microsoft file format for  
storing digital audio data.  
Sound files Files containing sound  
data. Sound files are usually stored in  
one of four formats, with the  
Windows RAM (WRAM) Dual-  
ported memory, which allows for  
simultaneous input of data from the  
graphics controller and output of data  
to the display.  
extension .WAV, .MID, .VOC, or .CMF.  
terminator A resistor at the end of a  
SCSI cable that prevents the signal  
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Index  
defined, 83  
color map, 83  
CompuServe  
free introductory membership, 71  
HP forum, 71  
connecting  
frame buffer, 84  
Numerics  
100BaseT  
defined, 83  
100VG-AnyLAN  
defined, 83  
G
glossary, 83  
graphical user interface, 84  
A
display, 3  
keyboard, 3  
power cables, 7  
connectors  
audio, 6  
headphones, 6  
microphone, 6  
MIDI, 6  
control panel, 8  
cover  
replacing, 19  
cover, removing, 19  
creating master diskettes, 12  
H
accessories  
installing, 17–??  
accessory board  
installing, 35, 36  
problems, 56  
hard disk  
problems, 54  
headphones jack  
location of connector, 6  
Hewlett-Packard  
Accessory boards, configuring in Win-  
dows 3.11, 35  
BBS library, 73  
information services, 71  
marketing headquarters, 81  
support and information services, 67  
World Wide Web access, 73  
HP Forum  
on America Online, 72  
on CompuServe, 71  
HP Setup program, 66  
HP Summary screen, 66  
After installing a video memory upgrade  
on the MGA video adapter, 25  
After installing video memory upgrade  
on MGA video adapter, 25  
America Online  
HP Forum, 72  
audio  
D
connectors, 6  
problems, 59  
device driver  
defined, 83  
DIMM  
defined, 84  
display  
I
I/O addresses  
B
BBS  
used by the PC, 65  
IDE drives, 28  
installing, 30, 31  
information services, 71  
Initializing  
defined, 83  
connecting, 3  
screen  
BBS library  
access numbers, 73  
BIOS  
brightness, 11  
display, screen contrast, 11  
DMA Channels  
used by the PC, 65  
double buffering, 84  
drivers  
obtaining via HP BBS, 73  
obtaining via World Wide Web, 73  
ordering by mail, 75  
defined, 83  
software, 10  
obtaining via HP BBS, 73  
obtaining via World Wide Web, 73  
ordering by mail, 75  
updating video BIOS, 27  
bus  
Installing  
main memory, 21  
memory, 21  
video memory upgrade, 24  
installing  
defined, 83  
accessories, 17–??  
accessory board, 36  
accessory boards, 35  
IDE drives, 30, 31  
mass storage devices, 28  
security bracket, 42  
video memory, 24  
installing a tape drive, 33  
Installing memory, 21  
Interrupt Request Channels  
used by the PC, 65  
C
cables  
E
ECC  
keyboard, 3  
defined, 84  
eight-bit color, 84  
error message, 47  
cache  
defined, 83  
CD-ROM drive  
defined, 83  
CD-ROM drive, does not work, 55  
Changing the battery, 61  
CMOS  
F
flexible disk drive  
problems, 53  
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P
PC, 9  
J
jumper location, 63  
password  
setting, 13  
PC for the first time, 10  
Starting and Stopping Your PC, 9  
stopping  
PC, 12  
Summary screen, 66  
support  
PC  
K
keyboard  
starting, 9  
starting for the first time, 10  
stopping, 12  
connecting, 3  
keyboard, problems, 51  
PC, unpacking, 2  
Plug and Play  
defined, 85  
power cables, connecting, 7  
Power Supply, 20  
power supply  
removing, 20  
replacing, 20  
Power-On Self-Test  
screen, 10  
printer  
by telephone, 77, 78  
information services, 67  
Network Phone-in Support, 79  
summary of services, 80  
Support Assistant  
ordering information, 70  
switch location, 63  
System board, 63  
L
LAN  
defined, 84  
LAN connection, 5  
LINE IN jack  
location of connector, 6  
LINE OUT jack  
location of connector, 6  
system board, 63  
jumper location, 63  
switch location, 63  
System board, switches, 63  
M
mapping, 84  
mass storage devices  
installing, 28  
master diskettes  
creating, 12  
Memory  
problems, 52  
problems  
with accessory board, 56  
with software, 57  
with the audio interface, 59  
with the flexible disk drive, 53  
with the hard disk, 54  
with the printer, 52  
T
tape drive, installing, 33  
telephone support  
for networks, 79  
installing, 21  
memory  
installing main memory, 22, 23  
installing video memory, 24  
microphone  
out of warranty, 78  
under warranty, 77  
tools required for installation, 2  
troubleshooting, 43  
true color, 86  
R
removing the cover, 19  
Replacing cover, 19  
location of connector, 6  
MIDI  
U
connector, 6  
defined, 85  
S
unpacking the PC, 2  
URL  
SCAM  
modem, start from, 47  
mouse  
defined, 86  
SCSI  
for HP World Wide Web site, 73  
problems, 51  
defined, 86  
V
security bracket  
installing, 42  
setting  
passwords, 13  
Setup program, 66  
software  
VESA connector, 36  
video board  
N
network  
defined, 84  
telephone support, 79  
network, connecting to, 5  
flash BIOS, 27  
video memory modules  
installing, 24  
initializing, 10  
license agreement, 11  
master diskettes, 12  
problems, 57  
start from modem, 47  
starting  
W
World Wide Web  
access to HP, 73  
O
OpenGL, 85  
OverDrive processor, installing, 40  
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Regulatory Information  
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014  
Manufacturer’s Name:  
HEWLETT-PACKARD  
Manufacturer’s Address: 5 Avenue raymond Chanas  
38320 Eybens, FRANCE  
Declares that the product:  
Product Name: Personal Computer  
Model Number: HP Vectra VL 5/xxx, Series 5  
Models DT and MT  
Conforms to the following Product Specifications:  
SAFETY International:  
Europe:  
IEC 950: 1991+A1+A2 +A3  
EN 60950: 1992+A1+A2  
EN 60825-1994  
EMC  
CISPR 22: 1993 /EN 55022: 1994 Class B  
EN 50082-1: 1992  
IEC 801-2: 1992 / prEN 55024-2: 1992 - 4 kV CD, 8 kV AD  
IEC 801-3: 1984 / prEN 55024-3: 1991 - 3 V/m  
IEC 801-4: 1988 / prEN 55024-4: 1992 - 0.5 kV Signal Lines,  
1 kV Power Lines  
IEC 555-2:1982 + A1:1985 / EN 60555-2:1987  
IEC 1000-3-3:1994 / EN 61000-3-3:1995  
Supplementary information: The product herewith complies with the requirements of the EMC Directive  
89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, and carries the  
CE marking accordingly.  
Grenoble  
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January 1997  
Product Quality Manager  
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FCC (for USA only)  
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
Warning:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in  
a residential installation. This equipment generates and uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
• reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
• increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver  
• connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected  
• consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Hewlett-Packard’s FCC Compliance Tests were conducted with HP-supported peripheral devices and HP  
shielded cables, such as those you receive with your system. Changes or modifications not expressly approved  
by Hewlett-Packard could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Notice for Canada  
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment  
Regulations.  
Cet appareil numérique de la Class B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du  
Canada.  
Safety Warning for the USA and Canada  
If the power cord is not supplied with the computer, select the proper power cord according to your local  
national electric code.  
USA: use a UL listed type SVT or SJT detachable power cord.  
Canada: use a CSA certified detachable power cord.  
For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord and any connection to a  
telecommunication network. Always replace the cover before switching on again.  
Si le cordon secteur n’est pas livré avec votre ordinateur, utiliser un cordon secteur en accord avec votre code  
electrique national.  
USA: utiliser un cordon secteur “UL listed”‚ de type SVT ou SJT.  
Canada: utiliser un cordon secteur certifié CSA.  
Pour votre sécurité, ne jamais retirer le capot de l’ordinateur sans avoir préalablement débranché le cordon  
secteur et toute connection à un réseau de télecommunication. N’oubliez pas de replacer le capot avant de  
rebrancher le cordon secteur.  
Changing a battery  
There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge,  
disassemble or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by  
the manufacturer.The battery in this PC is a lithium battery which does not contain heavy metals, nevertheless,  
in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries  
to the shop from which you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased the PC, or to Hewlett  
Packard, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Returned used  
batteries will be accepted free of charge.  
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Bij dit apparaat zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet U ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als  
KCA.  
Changement de la pile  
Il y a danger d’explosion lorsque la pile n’est pas installeé correctement. Pour votre sécurité, ne jamais essayer  
de recharger, de démonter ou de brûler l’ancienne pile. Remplacer uniquement avec une pile du même type ou  
d’un type équivalent recommandé par HP. La pile de cet ordinateur est une pile au lithium qui ne contient pas de  
métaux lourds, néanmoins, afin de protéger l’environnement, il ne faut pas la jeter dans les ordures ménagères  
mais la rendre au magasin ou vous l’avez achetée, ou revendeur où vous avez achetéz l’ordinateur, ou à Hewlett  
Packard, pour qu’elle soit recyclée, ou stockée de manière qui ne nuit pas à l’environnement. Les piles usées  
seront acceptées gratuitement.  
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Notice for the United Kingdom  
The HP Vectra PC is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public  
Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom.  
Noise Declaration for Germany  
Lärmangabe nach Maschinenlärmverordnung - 3 GSGV (Deutschland)  
LpA < 70 db am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach EN27779: 11.92.  
Notice for Japan  
Notice for Korea  
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HP Hardware Warranty  
Important: This is your hardware product warranty statement. Please, read it carefully.  
Warranty terms may be different in your country. If so, your Authorized HP Dealer or  
Hewlett-Packard Sales and Service Office can give you details.  
Three Year Limited Hardware Warranty  
Hewlett-Packard (HP) warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship for a  
period of three years from receipt by the original end-user purchaser.  
The three year warranty includes on-site service during the first year of use (free parts and labor), and return  
service provided by an HP Service Center or a participating Authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer Repair  
Center, during the second and third years of use (free parts only).  
If HP receives notice of above defined defects during the warranty period, HP will either, at its option, repair or  
replace products which prove to be defective.  
Should HP be unable to repair or replace the product within a reasonable amount of time, the customer’s  
alternate exclusive remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product.  
Limitation of Warranty  
The above warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from: misuse; unauthorized modification; operation or  
storage outside the environmental specifications for the product; in-transit damage; improper maintenance; or  
defects resulting from use of non-HP software, accessories, media, supplies, consumables, or such items not  
designed for use with the product.  
HP makes no other express warranty, whether written or oral, with respect to this product. Any implied  
warranty of merchantability or fitness is limited to the three-year duration of this written warranty.Some states  
or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion  
may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,  
or province to province.  
Limitation of Liability and Remedies  
The remedies provided above are the customer’s sole and exclusive remedies. In no event shall HP be liable for  
any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or  
any other legal theory.  
The foregoing limitation of liability shall not apply in the event that any HP product sold hereunder is  
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be defective and to have directly caused bodily injury, death,  
or property damage; provided, that in no event shall HP’s liability for property damage exceed the greater of  
$50,000 or the purchase price of the specific product that caused such damage. Some states or provinces do not  
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages–including lost profit–so the above  
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
Obtaining On-Site Warranty Service  
To obtain on-site warranty service, the customer must contact an HP Sales and Service Office (in the US, call  
the HP Customer Support Center at (303) 635-1000) or a participating Authorized HP Personal Computer  
Dealer Repair Center. The customer must be prepared to supply proof of the purchase date.  
This warranty is extended worldwide under certain conditions ( please, check with your local HP office) to  
products purchased from HP or an Authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer which are reshipped by the  
original purchaser either for use by the original purchaser or provided as an incidental part of systems  
integrated by the original purchaser. When available in the country of use, service is provided in the same  
manner as if the product was purchased in this country and can only be provided in countries where the product  
is designed to operate. If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the  
country of purchase for service. Response time for on-site service, and turn-around time for return service, are  
subject to changes from standard conditions based upon non-local parts availability.  
The system processor unit, keyboard, mouse, and Hewlett-Packard accessories inside the system processor  
unit–such as video adapters, mass storage devices, and interface controllers–are covered by this warranty.  
Customer-replaceable components may be serviced through expedited part shipment. In this event, HP will  
prepay shipping charges, duty, and taxes; provide telephone assistance on replacement of the component when  
necessary; and pay shipping charges, duty, and taxes for any part that HP asks to be returned.  
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HP products external to the system processor unit–such as external storage subsystems, displays, printers, and  
other peripherals–are covered by the applicable warranties for those products; HP software is covered by the  
HP Software Product Limited Warranty.  
On-site visits caused by non-Hewlett-Packard products–whether internal or external to the system processor  
unit–are subject to standard per-incident travel and labor charges.  
On-site service for this product is restricted or unavailable in certain locations. In HP Excluded Travel  
Areas–areas where geographical obstacles, undeveloped roads, or unsuitable public transportation prohibit  
routine travel–service is provided on a negotiated basis at extra charge.  
Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP  
holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second  
business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and  
negotiated beyond Zone 6. Worldwide Customer Support Travel information is available from any HP Sales and  
Service Office.  
Travel restrictions and response time for dealer or distributor service are defined by the participating dealer or  
distributor.  
Service contracts which provide after-hour or weekend coverage, faster response time, or service in an  
Excluded Travel Area are often available from HP, an authorized dealer, or authorized distributor at additional  
charge.  
Customer Responsibilities  
The customer may be required to run HP-supplied diagnostic programs before an on-site visit or replacement  
part will be dispatched.  
The customer is responsible for the security of its proprietary and confidential information and for maintaining a  
procedure external to the products for reconstruction of lost or altered files, data, or programs.  
For on-site service, the customer must provide: access to the product; adequate working space and facilities  
within a reasonable distance of the product; access to and use of all information and facilities determined  
necessary by HP to service the product; and operating supplies and consumables such as the customer would  
use during normal operation.  
When service is being performed on-site, a representative of the customer must be present at all times. The  
customer must state if the product is being used in an environment which poses a potential health hazard to  
repair personnel; HP or the servicing dealer may require that the product be maintained by customer personnel  
under direct HP or dealer supervision.  
Obtaining Return Warranty Service  
When return warranty service applies, the product must be returned to a service facility designated by HP.  
Customer must enclose a copy of a document proving date of purchase.  
The customer shall prepay shipping charges (and shall pay all duty and taxes) for products returned to HP for  
warranty service. HP shall pay for return of products to the customer except for products returned to the  
customer from another country.  
HP products may contain remanufactured parts equivalent to new in performance or may have been subject to  
incidental use.  
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HP Software Product License Agreement and Software & Product Limited Warranty  
Your HP Vectra PC contains preinstalled software programs. Please read the Software License Agreement  
before proceeding.  
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT AND LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT BEFORE  
PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. RIGHTS IN THE SOFTWARE ARE OFFERED ONLY ON  
THE CONDITION THAT THE CUSTOMER AGREES TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENSE  
AGREEMENT. PROCEEDING TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT INDICATES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE  
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT,  
YOU MUST NOW EITHER REMOVE THE SOFTWARE FROM YOUR HARD DISK DRIVE AND DESTROY THE  
MASTER DISKETTES, OR RETURN THE COMPLETE COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE FOR A FULL REFUND.  
PROCEEDING WITH CONFIGURATION SIGNIFIES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE LICENSE TERMS.  
HP Software Product License Agreement  
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED BELOW, THIS HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT SHALL  
GOVERN THE USE OF ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER, AS PART OF THE  
HP COMPUTER PRODUCT. IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY NON-HP SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS THAT MAY  
BE FOUND ON-LINE, OR IN ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE  
COMPUTER PRODUCT PACKAGING.  
Note: Operating System Software by Microsoft is licensed to you under the Microsoft End User License  
Agreement (EULA) contained in the Microsoft documentation. The following License Terms govern the use of  
the software:  
USE. Customer may use the software on any one computer. Customer may not network the software or  
otherwise use it on more than one computer. Customer may not reverse assemble or decompile the software  
unless authorized by law.  
COPIES AND ADAPTATIONS. Customer may make copies or adaptations of the software (a) for archival  
purposes or (b) when copying or adaptation is an essential step in the use of the software with a computer so  
long as the copies and adaptations are used in no other manner.  
OWNERSHIP. Customer agrees that he/she does not have any title or ownership of the software, other than  
ownership of the physical media. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software is copyrighted and  
protected under the copyright laws. Customer acknowledges and agrees that the software may have been  
developed by a third party software supplier named in the copyright notices included with the software, who  
shall be authorized to hold the Customer responsible for any copyright infringement or violation of this  
Agreement.  
PRODUCT RECOVERY CD-ROM. If your computer was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The  
product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the  
HP computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided.(ii) The use of any operating  
system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the  
Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA).  
TRANSFER OF RIGHTS IN SOFTWARE. Customer may transfer rights in the software to a third party only  
as part of the transfer of all rights and only if Customer obtains the prior agreement of the third party to be  
bound by the terms of this License Agreement. Upon such a transfer, Customer agrees that his/her rights in the  
software are terminated and that he/she will either destroy his/her copies and adaptations or deliver them to the  
third party.  
SUBLICENSING AND DISTRIBUTION. Customer may not lease, sublicense the software or distribute  
copies or adaptations of the software to the public in physical media or by telecommunication without the prior  
written consent of Hewlett-Packard.  
TERMINATION. Hewlett-Packard may terminate this software license for failure to comply with any of these  
terms provided Hewlett-Packard has requested Customer to cure the failure and Customer has failed to do so  
within thirty (30) days of such notice.  
UPDATES AND UPGRADES. Customer agrees that the software does not include updates and upgrades  
which may be available from Hewlett-Packard under a separate support agreement.  
EXPORT CLAUSE. Customer agrees not to export or re-export the software or any copy or adaptation in  
violation of the U.S. Export Administration regulations or other applicable regulation.  
U.S. GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is  
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer  
Software clause in DFARS 252.227-7013. Hewlett-Packard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA  
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19(c)(1,2).  
HP Software Product Limited Warranty  
THIS HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL COVER ALL SOFTWARE THAT IS PROVIDED  
TO YOU, THE CUSTOMER, AS PART OF THE HP COMPUTER PRODUCT, INCLUDING ANY OPERATING  
SYSTEM SOFTWARE. IT SHALL SUPERSEDE ANY NON-HP WARRANTY TERMS THAT MAY BE FOUND ON-  
LINE, OR IN ANY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHER MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE COMPUTER PRODUCT  
PACKAGING.  
Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty. HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of  
the purchase that the software product will execute its programming instructions when all files are properly  
installed. HP does not warrant that the software will be uninterrupted or error free. In the event that this  
software product fails to execute its programming instructions during the warranty period, Customer’s remedy  
shall be a refund or repair. Should HP be unable to replace the media within a reasonable amount of time,  
Customer’s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price upon return of the product and all copies.  
Removable Media (If supplied). HP warrants the removable media, if supplied, upon which this product is  
recorded to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of NINETY (90)  
DAYS from the date of purchase. In the event the media proves to be defective during the warranty period,  
Customer’s remedy shall be to return the media to HP for replacement. Should HP be unable to replace the  
media within a reasonable amount of time, Customer’s alternate remedy shall be a refund of the purchase price  
upon return of the product and destruction of all other non removable media copies of the software product.  
Notice of Warranty Claims. Customer must notify HP in writing of any warranty claim not later than thirty  
(30) days after the expiration of the warranty period.  
Limitation of Warranty. HP makes no other express warranty, whether written or oral with respect to this  
product. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the 90-day  
duration of this written warranty. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives specific legal  
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state, or province to province.  
Limitation of Liability and Remedies. THE REMEDIES PROVIDED ABOVE ARE CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. IN NO EVENT SHALL HP BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFIT) WHETHER BASED ON  
WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY. Some states or provinces do not allow the  
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not  
apply to you.  
Obtaining Warranty Service. Warranty service may be obtained from the nearest HP sales office or other  
location indicated in the owner’s manual or service booklet.  
Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom: The disclaimers and limitations above shall not  
apply and shall not affect the statutory rights of a Consumer.  
(Rev. 19/11/96)  
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Your HP Vectra PC Physical Characteristics  
Characteristic  
Description  
Weight (excluding display and  
keyboard)  
9 kg (20 pounds)  
Dimensions  
Width: 42 cm (16.5”), Height: 12.5 cm (4.9”),  
Depth: 39 cm (15.3”)  
Footprint  
0.17 m2 (1.8 ft2)  
Storage temperature  
Storage humidity  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Acoustic noise emission:  
Power supply  
-40 ºC to 70º (-40 ºF to 158 ºF)  
8% to 80% (relative)  
5 ºC to 40ºC (40 ºF to 104 ºF)  
15% to 80% (relative)  
LW < 40 dBA  
Input voltage: 100 - 127 & 200 - 240 V ac  
Input frequency: 50/60 Hz  
Maximum output power  
160 W continous  
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Part Number D4550-90001  
Printed in  
USA 12/96  
50%  
Paper not bleached with chlorine  
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