Contents
Text Conventions ................................................................................................................. ix
Symbols in Text .................................................................................................................... x
Symbols on Equipment......................................................................................................... xi
Getting Help........................................................................................................................ xii
Compaq Website .......................................................................................................... xii
Telephone Numbers...................................................................................................... xii
Chapter 1
Standard Features ............................................................................................................... 1-2
Front Panel Components .................................................................................................... 1-6
Rear Panel Components ..................................................................................................... 1-8
Keyboard and Mouse........................................................................................................ 1-10
Special Mouse Functions ........................................................................................... 1-10
Windows Logo Key................................................................................................... 1-13
Keyboard Lights........................................................................................................ 1-14
Chapter 2
Computer Setup........................................................................................................... 2-2
Computer Checkup (TEST) ......................................................................................... 2-6
Exit from This Utility .................................................................................................. 2-9
ROM BIOS ........................................................................................................................ 2-9
Power-On Self-Test ..................................................................................................... 2-9
Runtime Services....................................................................................................... 2-10
Upgrading the ROM BIOS ........................................................................................ 2-10
Boot Block ROM....................................................................................................... 2-10
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