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Compaq Presario 3200 Series Reference Manual (211 pages)

Smart Array Controller

Brand: Compaq | Category: Controller | Size: 0.96 MB

Table of Contents
3
About this Guide
10
- Text Conventions
  10
- Symbols in Text
  11
- Symbols on Equipment
  11
- Getting Help
  12
  - Compaq Website
    12
  - Telephone Numbers
    12
Chapter 1 Features

13
- Overview of Features
  13
  - New Features
    13
  - Other Features
    14
- About the Smart Array 3200 Controller
  15
- Using the Array Accelerator
  16
- Wide-Ultra2 SCSI Technology
  17
  - Wide-Ultra2 SCSI Benefits
    17
  - Wide-Ultra2 SCSI Compatibility
    17
- The Array Configuration Utility
  18
- Drive Movement
  20
- SCSI Device Support
  20
- Operating System Drivers
  20
Chapter 2 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation

21
Chapter 3 Updating the Firmware

32
- Rompaq Diskettes
  32
  - Materials Needed
    33
  - Creating Diskettes
    33
- Running Systems Rompaq
  34
- Running Options Rompaq
  36
Chapter 4 Running the System Configuration Utility

39
- System Configuration Utility
  39
- Running the System Configuration Utility
  39
- Configuring the Controller
  42
  - Controller Order
    42
  - Online Recovery Server Status
    43
  - Configuration Steps
    44
Chapter 5 Running the Array Configuration Utility

45
- Write Caching
  45
- Before You Begin
  47
- Starting the Array Configuration Utility
  47
  - Accessing Online
    47
  - Smartstart and Support Software CD
    48
- Configuration Wizards
  48
- Getting Help
  48
- Configuration Procedures
  49
  - Create a New Array
    49
  - Capacity Expansion
    56
  - Capacity Extension
    59
  - Online Migration
    61
- Array Configuration Utility Screens
  63
- Error and Warning Messages
  73
- Running the Array Configuration Utility Continued
  
  74
  - Netware Online Array Configuration Utility (CPQONLIN)
    74
    
    Auto-Configuration
    74
    
    Custom Configuration
    75
    
    Handling Disk Drive Failures
    79
    
    Optimizing Array Controller Performance
    80
    
    Using the Compaq Drive Array Optimization Utility (CPQDAOPT)
    80
Chapter 6 Installing the Operating System Drivers

83
- Novell Netware 3.2, 4.2, and 5.0
  83
- Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0
  97
  - Materials Needed
    97
  - Creating the Windows NT SSD Diskettes
    98
  - Additional Information
    99
  - Installation Procedures
    100
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    107
- SCO Openserver 5
  108
  - Getting the Driver and Installation Information
    108
  - Materials Needed
    108
  - Creating the EFS Diskettes
    108
  - Accessing the Information
    109
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    110
- SCO Unixware 2.X and 7.X
  110
  - Getting the Driver and Installation Information
    110
  - Materials Needed
    111
  - Creating the EFS Diskettes
    111
  - Accessing the Information
    111
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    112
- IBM OS/2 WARP Server Family
  112
  - Materials Needed
    112
  - Creating SSD Diskettes
    113
  - Additional Information
    114
  - Installing the Driver
    115
  - Controller Ordering
    116
  - Partitioning
    117
  - Booting OS/2 from a Smart Array 3200 Controller
    118
  - Command Line Switches
    119
  - Updating the Compaq Insight Manager Agents
    122
- Banyan VINES 6.X, 7.X, and 8.X
  122
  - Materials Needed
    122
  - Creating the Peripheral Adapter Support Software Diskettes
    123
  - Additional Information
    123
  - Installing the Driver
    123
Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

124
- Federal Communications Commission Notice
  124
  - Class a Equipment
    124
  - Class B Equipment
    125
  - Modifications
    126
  - Cables
    126
- Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien
  126
  - Class a Equipment
    126
  - Class B Equipment
    127
- European Union Notice
  127
- Mouse Compliance Statement
  127
- Japanese Notice
  128
- Laser Devices
  128
  - Laser Safety Warnings
    129
  - Compliance with CDRH Regulations
    129
  - Compliance with International Regulations
    129
  - Laser Product Label
    129
  - Laser Information
    130
- Taiwanese Notice
  128
- Battery Replacement Notice
  131
Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

132
- Preventing Electrostatic Damage
  132
- Grounding Methods
  133
Appendix C Specifications

134
- Wide SCSI Connector Pin Assignments
  135
Appendix D Things You Should Know

137
- Smart Array 3200 Controller Option Kit Contents
  138
- SCSI Termination
  139
- SCSI Ids
  139
- SCSI Cabling
  140
- SCSI Cable Connectors
  141
- Migrating To/From Other Controllers
  142
Appendix E Understanding Drive Arrays

143
- What Is a Drive Array
  143
  - Drive Arrays
    145
  - Logical Drives
    146
- Drive Array Benefits
  147
  - Data Protection
    147
- Performance Enhancement
  153
  - Distributing Data and Data Striping
    153
  - User Selectable Stripe-Size
    155
  - Array Accelerator
    156
  - Concurrent I/O Request Servicing
    159
  - Optimized Request Management
    159
  - Bus Master Data Transfers
    160
- Adding Storage Capacity
  160
  - Online Capacity Expansion or Extension
    163
  - Disk Drive Upgrades
    163
- Other Fault-Management Features
  164
  - Auto-Reliability Monitoring
    165
  - Dynamic-Sector Repairing
    165
  - Drive-Parameter Tracking
    165
  - Drive-Failure Alert Features
    165
  - Interim Data Recovery
    166
  - Automatic Data Recovery
    166
  - Hot Pluggable Drives
    167
  - Controller Duplexing
    169
  - Software-Based Drive Mirroring
    170
Appendix F Replacing the Array Accelerator

171
- Removing the Array Accelerator
  172
- Installing the Array Accelerator
  173
Appendix G

175
G-2 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers

175
Appendix H Recovering from Drive Failure

181
- Recognizing a Drive Failure
  181
- Fault Tolerance and Drive Failure
  182
  - A Non-Fault-Tolerant (RAID 0) Logical Drive
    182
  - A RAID 1 (Mirroring) Logical Drive
    182
  - Spare Drives
    183
- Replacing a Failed Drive
  183
  - Automatic Data Recovery
    184
  - Automatic Data Recovery Failure
    185
- Compromised Fault Tolerance
  186

Compaq Presario 3200 Series Getting Started (101 pages)

Compaq Laptop User Manual

Brand: Compaq | Category: Desktop | Size: 7.89 MB

Table of Contents
4
Chapter 1 Introduction

10
- Who Should Read this Guide
  11
  - Using My Presario-Getting Started
    11
- Symbols and Graphics Used
  12
  - Computer Illustrations and Features
    12
- Where Can I Find Information
  13
- Safety
  14
  - Safety and Comfort
    14
- How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM
  15
  - Using My Presario-Learning more CD
    15
  - Setting up Your
    16
Chapter 2 Setting up Your Computer

17
- Your Computer at a Glance
  17
- Plug in and Go
  19
- Setup, Login, and Passwords
  22
- Registration
  23
- Printer Setup
  25
  - Setting up Your Printer (5000 Series)
    25
  - Setting up Your Printer (3200 Series)
    26
Chapter 3 Windows Basics

28
- Features of the Windows Desktop
  29
  - Viewing the Windows Desktop
    29
  - Using the Start Menu
    30
- Help
  31
  - Accessing Online Help
    31
Chapter 4 Using Your Computer

32
Chapter 5 Welcome to the Web

54
- Basic Concepts
  55
  - What Is the Internet
    55
  - What Is a Hyperlink
    55
- Internet Connection
  56
  - Connecting with AOL
    56
- Web Searches
  57
  - Searching the Web Using AOL
    57
- E-Mail
  58
- Content Advisor
  61
  - Restricting Internet Content
    62
- My Presario Web Site
  63
  - Checking Your Registration
    63
Chapter 6 Common Tasks

65
- Print Basics
  65
  - Using the Menu to Print
    65
- Games
  66
  - Playing Games on Your Computer
    66
- Software
  67
  - Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Diskette
    67
  - Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet
    68
Chapter 7 Computer Upgrades

70
Chapter 8 Need some Help?

79
- Helpful Hints
  79
  - Entering BIOS (CMOS) Setup
    79
- Quickrestore CD
  80
  - Using the Quickrestore CD
    80
- Compaq Support
  81
- Troubleshooting
  82
  - Audio
    82
  - CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM
    83
- Diskette Drive
  84
- Display (Monitor)
  86
- Hard Drive
  87
- Internet Access
  88
- Keyboard and Scroll Mouse
  89
- Memory
  90
- Power
  91

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Compaq Presario 3200 Series Reference Manual (211 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Features

Chapter 2 Guidelines for Making Changes to Current Installation

Chapter 3 Updating the Firmware

Chapter 4 Running the System Configuration Utility

Chapter 5 Running the Array Configuration Utility

Running the Array Configuration Utility Continued

Chapter 6 Installing the Operating System Drivers

Appendix A Regulatory Compliance Notices

Appendix B Electrostatic Discharge

Appendix C Specifications

Appendix D Things You Should Know

Appendix E Understanding Drive Arrays

Appendix F Replacing the Array Accelerator

Appendix G

G-2 Upgrading from the SMART-2 and SMART SCSI Array Controllers

Appendix H Recovering from Drive Failure

Compaq Presario 3200 Series Getting Started (101 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Setting up Your Computer

Chapter 3 Windows Basics

Chapter 4 Using Your Computer

Chapter 5 Welcome to the Web

Chapter 6 Common Tasks

Chapter 7 Computer Upgrades

Chapter 8 Need some Help?

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