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HP Brio 8200 Online Manual

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  • Page 1 Online Reference Guide Online Guide Date: Spring1998...

  • Page 2: How To Use This Online Guide

    How to Use This Online Guide Click underlined red text to go to the topic indicated. Underlined red text is text that is “linked” Topic to another topic in the guide. Click green text to go to the glossary, where a definition of the acronym is given. Acronym Click the Go Back button in the toolbar to go back to your previous place in the guide.

  • Page 3: Notice

    Notice Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    About This Guide This Online Reference Guide is broken down into three main sections: • About Your Hardware - information about the main hardware components that make up your computer: the system board, your sound card, your keyboard, and so on. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to Use This Online Guide ............. . . 2 Notice .
  • Page 6 Your HP Enhanced Keyboard ........
  • Page 7 How to Recover if Things Go Wrong............System Boot Failure.
  • Page 8 Appendix AT Commands Basic AT Commands ..............Modem Response Messages .

  • Page 9: About Your Hardware

    About Your Hardware...

  • Page 10: A Quick Look Inside Your Computer

    A Quick Look Inside Your Computer System Board Layout The following system board block diagram will help you identify where the different components and connections are located on the board. Backplane Connector Rear Panel Connectors Clear CMOS Jumper Strip Floppy Disk Drive Connector (for two drives) Power Connectors Secondary Connector (eg, for a...

  • Page 11: Main Components And Features Of The System Board

    Main Components and Features of the System Board The main components and features of your HP Brio • Fast controller with two channels on the A primary IDE channel. For example, used for one or two IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 12: Expansion Card Slots

    Expansion Card Slots There are five expansion card slots on the backplane for the installation of: • Two 32-bit cards and three 16-bit • Three 32-bit PCI cards and two 16-bit ISA cards. PCI expansion card slots are generally white plastic grooves. Note ISA expansion card slots are generally black plastic grooves lined with silver.

  • Page 13: Your Sound Card

    Your Sound Card Depending on the computer you have purchased, a sound card may be already installed. The sound card has several connectors that allow you to connect the card to other devices. This figure shows where the connectors are located on the sound card.

  • Page 14: Connecting Audio Devices To The Rear Panel

    Connecting Audio Devices to the Rear Panel You can connect external speakers, a microphone, or other audio devices to the rear panel. Do not connect headphones to the jack on the CD-ROM drive as this will let you hear output only from music CDs. Through the rear panel jack on your computer you can hear sounds from training presentations, CDs too.

  • Page 15: Connecting Audio Devices To The Internal Connectors

    Connecting Audio Devices to the Internal Connectors There are also several internal connectors located on the sound card itself. These are shown on are used are described below. AUX In Connector This Auxiliary Connector allows you to connect an additional internal audio source such as a TV tuner, or another similar card.

  • Page 16: Power Consumption

    Suspend Mode <3 W 1. The power supply in your HP Brio PC continues to supply power to the When the computer is turned off with the power button on the front panel, the power consumption falls below 3 W, Note but it is not zero.

  • Page 17: Your Hp Enhanced Keyboard

    Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Depending on the computer you have purchased, you may have the HP Enhanced Keyboard. As well as offering standard keys, the HP Enhanced Keyboard allows you direct access to various software applications. You can also create your own shortcuts to your most frequent tasks by configuring certain keys.

  • Page 18: Using The Enhanced Keys

    It is recommended that you configure your screen saver with a password to lock the computer when the screen saver is activated. A screen saver will not be cleared until the correct password has been typed. Accesses the information section of the HP Brio Center. Information Press the Mute key to mute the audio.

  • Page 19: Configuring Keyboard Shortcut Keys

    Use the Browse button to locate the file you want to use in the Command field. 1 About Your Hardware Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Click here to activate the Question Mark pointer. Then click any element to obtain information.
  • Page 20 1. The Turn Power Management on and Turn screen saver on options can both be enabled at the same time 1 About Your Hardware Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Click here to activate the Question Mark pointer. Then click any element to obtain information.

  • Page 21: About Your Bios

    About Your BIOS...

  • Page 22: The Bios In Your Computer

    You can configure certain aspects of your computer by using the Setup program which is part of the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS? HP Setup Program” on page 23 and is stored in a chip on the system board. A computer’s BIOS is specific to that for more information about the Setup program.

  • Page 23: The Hp Setup Program

    Setup program’s default values. This should enable the computer to boot properly. HP strongly recommends that you make a note of any changes you make while in the Setup program. key during the POST. Online help for an item on the Setup page 24 for instructions on how to use the key functions).

  • Page 24: Working Within The Setup Program

    2 About Your BIOS The HP Setup Program...

  • Page 25: Boot Device Priority

    2 About Your BIOS The HP Setup Program Boot Device Priority You can select the order of the devices from which the BIOS attempts to boot the operating system. During the POST, if the BIOS is unsuccessful at booting from one device, it will try the next one on the Boot Device Priority list until an operating system is found.

  • Page 26: Protecting Your Computer

    2 Select the Security menu group, then enable the “Password on Boot” item. 3 Be sure to save your changes before you exit the Setup program. “The HP Setup Program” on page POST has completed, before the computer finishes its normal page 31 for an explanation on how to clear the CMOS.

  • Page 27: Power Management In The Bios

    (modem, network card, etc.). To customize the power management settings though the HP Setup program, use the top of the main menu bar to the Power Menu. The item is then highlighted and displays the available power management options.

  • Page 28: Checking Your Configuration

    2 About Your BIOS Checking Your Configuration Checking Your Configuration It is recommended that you check the configuration of your computer each time you install, remove or upgrade accessories. To view your computer’s current configuration, press the key just after your computer is turned on and while the computer’s logo is being displayed during the POST.

  • Page 29: Warning Messages And The Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Warning Messages and the Power-On Self-Test (POST) When you turn on your computer, the preparing the computer to load the operating system. This procedure is known as the POST. Beep Codes If a terminal error occurs during the POST, the system issues a beep code before attempting to display the error. Beep codes are useful for identifying the error when the system is unable to display the error messages.

  • Page 30: How To Recover If Things Go Wrong

    Setup default values to recover. However, by doing this, you will lose all customized settings in the Setup program. These settings will have to be reconfigured. HP strongly recommends that you take note of any change to the system setup and store it in a safe place. If you Note have any doubts about using the HP Setup program, contact your reseller for help.

  • Page 31: Clearing The Cmos Configuration

    Clearing the CMOS Configuration CMOS memory stores information, such as your computer’s configuration, which is preserved when you turn off your computer. The only time you need to clear the CMOS is if the configuration stored in memory is corrupted or you have forgotten the system password.
  • Page 32 2 About Your BIOS How to Recover if Things Go Wrong...

  • Page 33: Upgrading And Adding Accessories

    Upgrading and Adding Accessories...

  • Page 34: Why Upgrade

    Why Upgrade? Your computer uses some of the latest hardware technology to achieve outstanding performance. If required, performance can be even further enhanced thanks to this computer’s upgradeable design. Main Memory Main memory is the workspace of the computer. It is in this workspace that the processor stores all work in progress. You can increase the size of the computer’s workspace by adding more main memory.

  • Page 35: Upgrades And Accessories You Can Install

    3.5-inch hard disk drive. † Sockets are shown filled. Empty sockets on your computer’s system board indicate that an upgrade is possible. Contact your reseller for HP accessory part numbers. Front-Access Device Shelves · CD-ROM Drive bay ·...

  • Page 36: Upgrading The Bios

    You can therefore keep your own computer up-to-date by upgrading the BIOS. How Do I Upgrade To upgrade your system BIOS, download the appropriate BIOS utility from our support the BIOS? http://www.hp.com/go/smallbizsupport “The BIOS in Your Computer” on page 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading the BIOS...

  • Page 37: Upgrading Hardware

    Upgrading Hardware Removing and Replacing the Cover For your safety, never remove the computer’s cover without first removing the power cord and any connection to a Warning telecommunications network. Always replace the cover before reconnecting any cables to your computer. You need to remove the computer’s cover to install accessories or to gain access to the system configuration jumpers.
  • Page 38 Replacing the Cover 1 Check that you have installed all your accessories and that internal cables are properly connected and safely routed (for example, check that they will not interfere with the cover when it is replaced). 2 Lower the cover onto the computer. Position the cover so that there is a 1.5 cm gap between the front edge of the cover and the front bezel.

  • Page 39: Upgrading Main Memory

    The amount of main memory that your computer has depends on the particular model that you have. To see how much Memory Does My main memory is installed in your computer, right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, then click properties in the drop-down menu.
  • Page 40 Installing Main Memory Modules 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to 2 On a table top turn the computer onto its side, with the system board closest to the surface of the table. Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the Caution accessory.
  • Page 41 If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, and your computer is supplied with the HP Brio Center, refer to the support tools for further assistance.

  • Page 42: Upgrading Video Memory

    Upgrading Video Memory How Much Video The amount of video memory that your computer has depends on the particular model that you have. You may have 1 Memory Does My or 2 MB of video memory installed on the system board. To find out how much video memory is installed, from Windows select the Display icon from the Control Panel and click the Settings tab, then select the Advanced Properties button.
  • Page 43 7 Turn on the display and then turn on the computer. 8 In Windows, change the video resolution and the number of colors displayed. To do this, right-click on the desktop, and then click Properties, then select the Settings tab.
  • Page 44 If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, and your computer is supplied with the HP Brio Center, refer to the support tools for further assistance.

  • Page 45: Upgrading A Processor

    What Is the Fastest New, faster processors are being developed all the time. Check with your HP-authorized support agent or reseller to find out what is the fastest processor that you can install in your computer. Information about processor upgrades is also...
  • Page 46 Installing a Processor Upgrade Removing the Old 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to Processor 2 On a table top turn the computer onto its side, with the system board closest to the surface of the table. 3 If the heatsink is not directly attached to the processor, unclip the heatsink. 4 Unlock the socket and lift out the old processor.
  • Page 47 Setting the System Set the system board configuration jumpers for the Board for the The following diagram shows the location on the system board of the jumpers used to configure the computer for the Processor Type new processor. If you are in any doubt as to whether you should change jumper settings or not, contact your reseller. System Board clock ratio and the CPU voltage.
  • Page 48 If the computer now starts without any problems, there may be a problem with the new processor. If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, and your computer is supplied with the HP Brio Center, refer to the support tools for further assistance.

  • Page 49: Adding Accessories

    Adding Accessories Adding Expansion Cards What Is an An expansion card, or accessory board, is a component that usually adds some specialized function to a computer. For Expansion Card? example, installing a network card can, in conjunction with the necessary software and cables, connect a computer to a network.
  • Page 50 How Many Your computer supports up to five expansion cards. Refer to Expansion Cards Can I Install? You may already have one or more expansion cards installed and configured in your computer. Note The Windows operating system can automatically recognize and configure many expansion cards that you may want to install in your computer.
  • Page 51 Installing an Expansion Card Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn off all equipment. Don’t let your clothes touch the Caution accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the computer while you are removing the accessory from the bag.
  • Page 52 5 Unscrew and remove the slot’s faceplate. Store it in a safe place. If it is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent faceplates. 6 Hold the card horizontally with the card’s connector pointing towards the slot’s connector. Slide the card into the slot. Do not bend the card.
  • Page 53 8 Slide the system board drawer back into the computer chassis. Check that the front bezel fan connector is still connected to the system board. If not, reconnect it. System Board 9 Install any other accessories before returning the computer to the upright position, replacing the cover and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables.
  • Page 54 If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, and your computer is supplied with the HP Brio Center, refer to the support tools for further assistance.
  • Page 55 Removing an Expansion Card You might need to remove an expansion card to install a component on it, or to improve access to components on the system board. Removing a Card 1 Follow steps 2 Unscrew and remove the screw securing the card. Keep the screw. 3 Carefully remove the card from its connector, holding the card at each end by its top edge.

  • Page 56: Installing Storage Devices

    The on-system board electronics have a total of six interface channels that can support up to six storage devices—two devices and four Disk drives ordered from HP may be supplied with mounting rails. Remove all mounting rails from the drive, as your Note computer does not need them.
  • Page 57 Storage Device Your computer has the following cables which may be used by storage devices: Cables • A primary hard disk drive cable with two connectors. This cable supports up to two IDE hard disk drives, one of which is already connected to the Master connector on this cable. •...
  • Page 58 If you install a hard disk drive and connect it to the cable that the Note must be connected to the Master connector in the cable from the system board, not the Slave connector. If you have a CD-ROM drive currently connected to the Master connector, you must reconnect the CD-ROM drive to the Slave connector of the cable, and then attach the new hard disk drive to the Master connector.
  • Page 59 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Refer to the drive’s manual(s) to see if you must set jumpers or if there is a special installation procedure to follow. If your new hard disk drive already has a mounting tray attached, you must remove it before you can install the drive Note in your computer.
  • Page 60 If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, and your computer is supplied with the HP Brio Center, refer to the support tools for further assistance.
  • Page 61 Installing a Floppy Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Zip Drive, or Tape Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to 2 If the future location of the storage device is in one of the small storage device mounting bays (below the 3.5-inch floppy drive) at the front of the computer, you must pull out the system board from the back of the computer by about 6 cm.
  • Page 62 5 Remove the metal cover plate on the shelf by bending it in and out until it breaks off. If necessary, use a flat-blade screwdriver in the metal tab of the cover plate to help break the cover plate free. 6 Replace the front bezel on the computer.
  • Page 63 13 Turn on the display and then turn on the computer. In Windows, check that the new drive has been recognized: double- click the My Computer icon on the desktop and check that the new drive is there. Depending on the type of drive you have installed, you may need to install some driver software.
  • Page 64 If you experience any other problems as a result of the upgrade, and your computer is supplied with the HP Brio Center, refer to the support tools for further assistance.

  • Page 65: Changing The Battery

    Nevertheless, in order to protect the environment, do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Please return used batteries to the shop from where you bought them, to the dealer from whom you purchased your computer, or to HP so that they can be either recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
  • Page 66 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Changing the Battery...
  • Page 67 Appendix AT Commands...

  • Page 68: Appendix At Commands

    Basic AT Commands This section describes the AT commands supported by your modem. If you send an AT command that is not applicable, the modem returns an error message. The following table lists the basic AT commands. Command Escape characters used to switch between Data mode and Command mode. In either case the computer stays connected to remote modem. Manually answers incoming calls.
  • Page 69 Command ATDn Tells the modem to go online and dial (automatic dialing). The following characters are authorized as parameters in the dialing sequence: 0 to 9 - For the telephone numbers. P - For pulse dialing. T - For touch tone dialing. W - Tells modem to wait until it hears the line free signal (for use with branch exchanges).
  • Page 70 Command ATIn Returns information about modem product codes, where n is a digit from 0 to 8. 0 - Four-digit product code. 1 - Results of poor checksum. 3 - Product type. 4 - Current modem settings. 5 - Nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) settings. 6 - Link diagnostics.
  • Page 71 Command ATOn Returns online, where n is either 0 or 1: 0 - Returns online. 1 - Returns online and retains. ATQn Control modem responses, where n is either 0 or 1: 0 - Enables response messages (default). 1 - Disables response messages. ATSr? Reads the value of the S register r.
  • Page 72 Command AT&Cn Selects data compression for MNP or V.42, where n is a digit from 0 to 3. For data compression to work, both the local and the remote modem must have compression capabilities. The n parameters are: - Compression is not authorized. - Auto enable/disable.

  • Page 73: Modem Response Messages

    Modem Response Messages In response to AT modem commands, the modem returns status information in the form of response messages. These messages appear on the screen when you enter a modem command and press Enter. You can instruct the modem to return responses in English language words (with the The most common responses are described in the table below (the numeric equivalents are in parentheses).
  • Page 74 Message (11) CONNECT 4800 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed, which is 4800 bps. (12) CONNECT 9600 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed, which is 9600 bps. (13) CONNECT 7200 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed, which is 7200 bps. (14) CONNECT 12,000 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed, which is 12,000 bps.
  • Page 75 Message (46) CARRIER 1200 V.22 or Bell 212 carrier detected at 1200 bps. (47) CARRIER 2400 V.22bis carrier detected at 2400 bps. (48) CARRIER 4800 V.32bis or V.32 carrier detected at 4800 bps. (49) CARRIER 7200 V.32bis carrier detected at 7200 bps. (50) CARRIER 9600 V.32bis or V.32 carrier detected at 9600 bps.
  • Page 76 Message (84) CONNECT 33,600 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed, which is 33,600 bps. (91) CONNECT 31,200 Modem is configured to report the DTE speed, which is 31,200 bps. (66) COMPRESSION CLASS MNP 5 compression negotiated. (67) COMPRESSION V.42bis compression negotiated.

  • Page 77: Glossary

    Glossary BIOS Basic Input/Output System. Code within the computer that controls the input and output data. Bus An electrical connection over which information is transported. Cache A block of memory used for the temporary storage of data. CD-ROM Compact Disc-Read Only Memory.
  • Page 78 Glossary IRQ Interrupt Request. A signal that, when received by the processor, halts the current process and allows a different task to be undertaken. ISA Industry Standard Architecture. Standard for computer bus architecture. Jumper An electrically-conductive part that is used to connect two or more points on a circuit board.
  • Page 79 Glossary RAM Random Access Memory. Computer memory used to temporarily hold programs and data. Reset Reload operating characteristics. When you reset your modem, it obtains its operating characteristics from non-volatile random access memory where they are stored. Resolution How fine the detail is on a screen or printout.
  • Page 80 Glossary...

  • Page 81: Index

    DAT player, connecting DMA channels explanation enhanced keyboard creating shortcuts HP Brio Center key information key menu key messages and LED key mute and volume control key phone power key shortcuts WEB browser key...
  • Page 82 Zip drive joystick connecting JP4, CPU voltage JP5, microprocessor configuration jumpers, system board configuration key functions using the HP Setup program LINE IN socket LINE OUT socket main memory installing removing main menu HP Setup program memory...
  • Page 83 Index screen saver enhanced keyboard security menu HP Setup program shortcut keys configuring sound card internal connectors speakers, connecting SPK socket storage device connectors installing system board block diagram system board configuration jumpers system board features IDE controller memory modules...
  • Page 84 Index...

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