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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 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

    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 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 2 About Your BIOS The BIOS in Your Computer ..............The HP Setup Program .
  • Page 7 Upgrading the BIOS............... Upgrading Hardware .

  • Page 9: About Your Hardware

    About Your Hardware...

  • Page 10: A Quick Look Inside Your Computer

    1 About Your Hardware 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. Fan Chassis Connector Processor and Socket Power Supply Connector...

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

    1 About Your Hardware 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 are: • Enhanced controller with two channels on the computer bus: A primary IDE channel used, for example, for one or two IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 12: System Board Configuration Jumpers

    1 About Your Hardware Main Components and Features of the System Board • Six expansion card slots for the installation of: Two 32-bit cards, three 16-bit cards and one card, Three 32-bit PCI cards, two 16-bit ISA cards and one AGP card. PCI expansion card slots are generally white plastic grooves.

  • Page 13: Your Sound Card

    1 About Your Hardware 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

    1 About Your Hardware Your Sound Card 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 only let you hear output from music CDs. Through the rear panel jack on your computer you will hear sounds from training presentations, MIDI music files, any other audio software, and music...

  • Page 15: Connecting Audio Devices To The Internal Connectors

    1 About Your Hardware Your Sound Card Connecting Audio Devices to the Internal Connectors There are also several internal connectors located on the sound card itself. These are shown on page 13 , and those that 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

    1 About Your Hardware Power Consumption Power Consumption The figures given below are valid for computers with a standard configuration—no expansion cards and no CD-ROM Note drive. For certain configurations, the power consumption values will be higher. <44 W Full Power Mode <30 W Suspend Mode <3 W...

  • Page 17: Your Hp Enhanced Keyboard

    1 About Your Hardware 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 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

    1 About Your Hardware Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Using the Enhanced Keys The keys are located on the top right-hand side of the keyboard and can be used as follows: Configurable Function Monitors the arrival of fax messages or electronic mail. The LED blinks when a new fax or E-mail arrives. The LED Yes.

  • Page 19: Configuring Keyboard Shortcut Keys

    1 About Your Hardware Your HP Enhanced Keyboard Configuring Keyboard Shortcut Keys You have three standard configurable shortcut keys (S3, S4, S5). You can configure shortcut keys from the Control Panel. Double-click the Keyboard icon, then select the Shortcuts tab from the Keyboard Properties screen. To define a Shortcut key, you need to: Provide a Description of the application you are assigning to...
  • Page 20 1 About Your Hardware Your HP Enhanced Keyboard You can also reconfigure the mail, phone, and power keys on your keyboard. Double-click the Keyboard icon, then select the Configuration tab from the Keyboard Properties screen. Click here to activate the Launch your default mail Question Mark pointer.

  • Page 21: About Your Bios

    About Your BIOS...

  • Page 22: The Bios In Your Computer

    2 About Your BIOS The BIOS in Your Computer The BIOS in Your Computer What Is the BIOS? BIOS has two main roles: • It tests and configures the computer’s hardware components during the POST, and lets you perform further configuration by using the Setup program.

  • Page 23: The Hp Setup Program

    2 About Your BIOS The HP Setup Program The HP Setup Program The built-in Setup program is accessed by pressing the key during the POST. Online help for an item on the Setup screen can be obtained by highlighting the item (refer to 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 Working Within the Setup Program The following key functions are available when using the HP Setup program. • arrows can be used to select fields in the current menu. • key moves the cursor to the top item, and the key moves the cursor to the bottom item of the current menu.

  • 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 About Your BIOS Protecting Your Computer Protecting Your Computer Restricting Access to Your Computer - Setting a Password It is recommended that you set a password that you can easily remember. Note Setting a Password Set a password to protect your computer’s configuration by preventing access to the Setup menus. Full access to the Setup menus will only be possible by using your password.

  • Page 27: Power Management In The Bios

    2 About Your BIOS Power Management in the BIOS Power Management in the BIOS If your computer stays idle for a certain amount of time, your system BIOS switches the system from Full Power Mode to Suspend Mode in order to reduce power consumption. In Suspend Mode, graphics, the processor and hard disks are stopped.

  • Page 28: Checking Your Configuration

    2 About Your BIOS Checking Your Configuration Checking Your Configuration To view your computer’s current configuration, press the key just after you computer is turned on and while the computer’s logo is being displayed during the POST. The text-based POST screen will replace the computer’s logo, displaying the system components and devices. Press the Pause/Break key to “freeze”...

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

    2 About Your BIOS Warning Messages and the Power-On Self-Test Warning Messages and the Power-On Self-Test POST is executed each time the system is turned on or a reset is performed. The POST process checks that system components are operating correctly and initializes certain system parameters. Beep Codes If a terminal error occurs during POST, the system issues a beep code before attempting to display the error.

  • Page 30: How To Recover If Things Go Wrong

    2 About Your BIOS How to Recover if Things Go Wrong How to Recover if Things Go Wrong System Boot Failure If you have made some modifications in the Setup program and there is a system boot failure, you should do the following: 1 Restart the computer, then press when Press <F2>...

  • Page 31: Clearing The Cmos Configuration

    2 About Your BIOS How to Recover if Things Go Wrong 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

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories 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 in which 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 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Why Upgrade? Upgrades and Accessories You Can Install Some of the additional accessories that you can add to your computer are shown here. Front-Access Device Shelves · CD-ROM Drive bay · 5.25-inch Accessory bay · 5.25-inch Floppy or Hard Disk Drive bay ·...

  • Page 36: Upgrading The Bios

    “The BIOS in Your Computer” on page Why Upgrade the Hewlett-Packard are continually improving the BIOS in their computers, introducing new features and making them more BIOS? efficient. You can therefore keep your own computer up-to-date by upgrading the BIOS.

  • Page 37: Upgrading Hardware

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Upgrading Hardware 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. Removing and Replacing the Cover You need to remove the computer’s cover to install accessories or to gain access to the system configuration jumpers.
  • Page 38 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware 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.

  • Page 39: Upgrading Main Memory

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Upgrading Main Memory How Much Main 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, right-click the My Computer icon on the desktop. Then click Properties in the drop-down menu. Computer Have? Why Add More Main By adding more memory you can significantly improve the computer’s performance.
  • Page 40 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Installing Main Memory Modules 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 37). 2 On a table top turn the computer on to its side, with the system board closest to the surface of the table top. Static electricity can damage electronic components.
  • Page 41 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware 6 Install any other accessories before returning the computer to the upright position, replacing the cover, and reconnecting the power supply cords and any telecommunications cables. 7 Turn on the display, and then turn on the computer. 8 In Windows, check that the new memory has been recognized.

  • Page 42: Upgrading Video Memory

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Upgrading Video Memory How Much Video The amount of video memory that your computer has depends on the particular model that you have. To find out how Memory Does My much video memory is installed, select the Display icon from the Control Panel and click the Settings tab, then select the Advanced Properties button.
  • Page 43 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Installing Video Memory on an AGP Video 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 44: Upgrading A Processor

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Troubleshooting If the new memory is not recognized, check that you have correctly followed the installation procedures described above. If there are any errors reported during the computer’s startup routine, press to view the error(s) and take any necessary action.
  • Page 45 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Installing a Processor Upgrade Removing the Old 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 37). Processor 2 On a table top turn the computer on its side, with the system board closest to the surface of the table top. 3 Remove the airflow guide covering the processor: open the retaining clips on top of the airflow guide, slide it back so that it clears the fan, then lift it out of the computer.
  • Page 46 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware 4 Squeeze the tabs on either side of the processor and gently pull the processor away from the system board. Installing the New 1 Verify that the tabs on either side of the processor are open. Processor 2 Slide the new processor into the processor socket and push gently until it snaps into place (the processor can only go in one way).
  • Page 47 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Setting the System Set the system board configuration jumpers (or jumper block). 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.
  • Page 48 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Upgrading Hardware Troubleshooting If the new processor is not recognized, the startup routine will stop shortly after you turn on the computer. If this happens, turn off the computer and check that you have correctly installed the processor. If the new processor is still not recognized, remove it and put the old processor back into the computer (remember to reset any system board jumpers if necessary), and then restart the computer.

  • Page 49: Adding Accessories

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories 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: Installing An Expansion Card

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 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 51 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 6 Secure the card with the retaining screw. If you loosened the screws on adjacent faceplates, remember to tighten them.   7 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 52 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories If you have just installed a non-Plug and Play expansion card, you will be required to either install a driver, or run the Windows Add New Hardware wizard (accessible from the Control Panel) to help Windows to recognize and configure the card.
  • Page 53 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 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 “Installing an Expansion Card”...

  • Page 54: Installing Storage Devices

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories Installing Storage Devices How Many Storage Your computer is supplied with one hard disk drive mounted on an internal shelf, and one front-access 3.5-inch floppy disk Devices Does My drive. There may also be a CD-ROM drive installed.
  • Page 55 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 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 56 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories If you install a hard disk drive and connect it to the cable that the CD-ROM drive is connected to, the hard disk drive 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 57 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories Installing the Drive 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to “Removing the Cover” on page 37). 2 Install the new hard disk drive in the computer: • For a 3.5-inch hard disk drive – mount the new hard disk drive in the 3.5-inch bay (below the floppy disk drive). Have the connectors of the new hard disk drive pointing towards the back of the computer.
  • Page 58 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and reconnecting the power cords and any telecommunications cables. 6 Turn on the display, and then turn on the computer. 7 In Windows, check that the new hard disk drive has been recognized. To do this, double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop, the disk drives that are available on your computer are displayed in the My Computer window.
  • Page 59 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories Installing a Floppy Disk Drive, CD-ROM Drive, Zip Drive, or Tape Drive 1 To remove the front bezel, move the computer to the edge of the table (only far enough to be able to place your hand between the table and the front bezel).
  • Page 60 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 3 If you are installing a 3.5-inch drive, use a star-shaped screwdriver to unscrew the two screws on either side of the front plate and remove it. 4 If you are installing a 5.25-inch drive, remove the faceplate on the 5.25-inch bay by inserting a flathead screwdriver into the slot, then push outward until the faceplate snaps off.
  • Page 61 3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Adding Accessories 5 Insert the drive into the shelf from the front of the computer. 6 Secure the device in position using the screws provided with it. Using screws other than those provided may cause damage to the device.

  • Page 62: Changing The Battery

    3 Upgrading and Adding Accessories Changing the Battery Changing the Battery There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For your safety, never attempt to recharge, Warning disassemble, or burn the old battery. Replace the battery only with the same type or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 63 Appendix AT Commands...

  • Page 64: Appendix At Commands

    Appendix AT Commands Basic 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. See Modem Response Messages, on page The following table lists the basic AT commands.
  • Page 65 Appendix AT Commands Basic AT Commands Command Description 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.
  • Page 66 Appendix AT Commands Basic AT Commands Command Description 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.
  • Page 67 Appendix AT Commands Basic AT Commands Command Description 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.
  • Page 68 Appendix AT Commands Basic AT Commands Command Description 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.

  • Page 69: Modem Response Messages

    Appendix AT Commands 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 command) or as numeric values (with the command).
  • Page 70 Appendix AT Commands Modem Response Messages Message Description (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.
  • Page 71 Appendix AT Commands Modem Response Messages Message Description (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.
  • Page 72 Appendix AT Commands Modem Response Messages Message Description (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.

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Glossary AGP Accelerated Graphics Port. Controller A device that enables DRAM Dynamic Random Access Standard for computer bus another device to communicate with Memory. architecture. the computer. ECC Error Correcting Code can BIOS Basic Input/Output System. CPU Central Processing Unit. The detect and correct errors in memory Code within the computer that CPU is invariably a single chip, the...
  • Page 74 Glossary I/O address Input/Output address. MB Megabyte. An amount of Parallel port Input/output channel Address that defines the channel used computer memory equal to two to the for connecting peripheral devices to between the main processor and a power twenty (2 = 1,048,576 bytes = computers.
  • Page 75 Glossary RAM Random Access Memory. SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic System board The large circuit Random-Access Memory. board that contains the principle Computer memory used to temporarily components of the computer, and to hold programs and data. which accessories are connected. Serial port Input/output channels for connecting peripheral devices to Reset Reload operating computer.
  • Page 76 Glossary...

  • Page 77: Index

    Index CD-ROM drive Advanced menu fan chassis connector audio cable connector HP Setup program floppy disk drive CD–ROM drive, installing AGP expansion card floppy disk drive connector changing the battery AT commands floppy disk drive, installing components list of system board audio devices, connecting connecting devices Line In jack...
  • Page 78 Index IDE drive installing POST main memory removing Beep codes table storage device main memory module and sockets power key tape drive main menu enhanced keyboard video memory module HP Setup program power menu Zip drive memory HP Setup program internal connections main memory, installing power supply connector...
  • Page 79 Index password on boot installing an expansion card installing drives shortcut keys installing main memory modules configuring installing storage devices sound card installing video internal connectors TV tuner, connecting speakers, connecting SPK jack storage device connectors video memory module, installing installing volume keys system board...
  • Page 80 Index...

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