Compaq 150236-002 Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer
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- Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 1
Getting Started Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computers - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 2
Getting Started Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computers - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 3
part of this guide may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Compaq and Deskpro are registered in the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office. PREMIER•SOUND is - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 4
configuration. At the beginning of the installation process, you may be prompted to select an operating system and/or a language for the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation. CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 5
may be prompted to an operating system and/or a language for the operating system. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to provide the Compaqspecific integration of the operating system for your computer model and include supported device drivers. When prompted for the I386 - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 6
optimized drivers) may be restored from the operating system installation CD or diskettes. Method 1 (Recommended) Insert the Compaq Restore CD, version 2.0 or higher, into the CD-ROM drive and turn on or restart the computer. Read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to change the - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 7
support or network support and containing the following MS-DOS utilities: FDISK, FORMAT, and XCOPY. s Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 installation CDs and the Service Pack 4 CD, or appropriate network share. s Appropriate Compaq 1-5, install the operating system as described in the following section - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 8
to the Microsoft Windows NT installation manual or contact your authorized Compaq dealer, reseller, or service provider. 1. After completing Method the instructions on the screen to complete installation of Windows NT. 5. After installation is complete, install any additional drivers the system may - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 9
many models along with the operating system CD. For questions about or problems with this CD, please contact your local Compaq authorized dealer or reseller or Compaq customer service. Using the Compaq Deskpro Reference Library CD Refer to the Compaq Deskpro Reference Library CD for additional - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 10
DRAM (RDRAM) or synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) system memory (Select models include error checking and correcting [ECC] memory) s AGP graphics controller (embedded on select models) s Ultra ATA 66 hard drive or Wide Ultra2 SCSI hard drive s Compaq flexible ATX chassis, configurable either as a desktop - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 11
; and one internal 3.5-inch, one-third height bay for a hard drive s Compaq NLX minitower chassis including: ❏ five PCI expansion slots and two ISA expansion slots (select models include an AGP slot on the system board) ❏ five drive bays: one external 3.5-inch diskette drive mounted with a drive - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 12
full duplex audio featuring Compaq PREMIER•SOUND and an internal speaker s Network interface controller (NIC), with NIC-based alert support, or embedded Compaq 10/100 TX PCI 4.0, Windows 95, or later operating system s Microsoft Internet Explorer s Compaq-supplied drivers and utilities s 120-watt - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 13
Compaq Deskpro EP Series: Front Panel Components Desktop Configuration Front Panel Components Minitower Configuration Front Panel Components 2-4 Getting Started with Hardware - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 14
drive is reading or saving data. 3 Diskette Eject Button Ejects a loaded diskette. 4 Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. 5 CD-ROM Eject Button Ejects a CD-ROM from the drive. 6 CD-ROM Drive Busy Indicator Flashes when the drive is reading - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 15
Compaq Deskpro EP Series: Rear Panel Components Intel 810 and 810e Chipset-Based Rear Panel Components Intel 820 Chipset-Based Rear Panel Components 2-6 Getting Started with Hardware - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 16
. Provides connection for externally powered speakers or for audio recording. Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape deck or CD player. Connects a microphone. Connects a parallel device, such as a parallel printer - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 17
hard drive is reading or saving data. Connects a microphone. Connects headphones to the CD-ROM drive. Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: s Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 18
audio recording. 6 Line-In Audio Connector Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape deck or CD player 7 Universal Serial Bus . > Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. * The keyboard and mouse ports are interchangeable. Getting - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 19
Compaq Deskpro EN Series: Front Panel Components Desktop Front Panel Components Minitower Front Panel Components 2-10 Getting Started with Hardware - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 20
Activity Light Turns on when the diskette drive is reading or saving data. 2 Serial Number Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. 3 Stereo Headphone Jack Connects headphones to the CD-ROM drive. 4 Headphone Volume Control Adjusts the volume of the CD-ROM - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 21
Compaq Deskpro EN Series: Desktop Rear Panel Components Intel 810 Chipset-Based Desktop Rear Panel Components Intel 820 Chipset-Based Desktop Rear Panel Components 2-12 Getting Started with Hardware - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 22
RJ-45 cable. Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape deck or CD player. Connects external SCSI devices (select models). Connects the mouse or the keyboard.* Connects a monitor. Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. Connects the computer to an electrical - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 23
Compaq Deskpro EN Series: Minitower Rear Panel Components Intel 820 Chipset-Based Minitower Rear Panel Components 2-14 Getting Started with Hardware - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 24
RJ-45 cable. Connects a device that supplies sound, such as a tape deck or CD player. Connects external SCSI devices (select models). Connects the mouse or the keyboard.* Connects a monitor. Unique serial number; needed when contacting Compaq customer support. Connects the computer to an electrical - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 25
the Diagnostic Lights The Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computers features diagnostic lights or LEDs (light emitting diodes) to indicate various computer states or errors. The following tables describe the diagnostic light indications. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 26
Flashing Graphics controller is not present or is incorrectly initialized. Scroll Lock Green Flashing System board hardware failure prior to graphics. Num, Caps, Scroll Lock Green Chasing ( For more information about flashing the ROM, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide. Getting Started 2-17 - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 27
Using the Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Compaq Enhanced Keyboard Components 1 Ctrl Used in combination with another key; its effect depends on the application software you are using. 2 Windows Logo* Used to open - Compaq 150236-002 | Getting Started - Compaq Deskpro Family of Personal Computer - Page 28
power switch. In the default configuration of Windows 95 or later operating systems, however, pressing the power button does not turn off the power, run Computer Setup. Refer to Making Hardware Changes for Computer Setup instructions. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical
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