HP Vectra VL5 3 User Manual
HP Vectra VL5 3 User Manual

HP Vectra VL5 3 User Manual

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HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 1
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1 Setting Up Your PC
Unpacking the PC
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display
Connecting a Printer
Connecting the Power Cords
Starting the PC for the First Time
2 Using Your PC
Starting and Stopping Your PC
Setting a Password
Using the HP User Tools
Understanding Power Management
Personalizing Your Mouse
Understanding the Desktop Management Interface
Tips for Using Your PC
3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC
Introduction
Supported HP Accessories
Removing and Replacing the Cover
Removing and Replacing the Power Supply
Installing Memory
Installing Accessory Boards
Installing Mass Storage Devices
Installing an Upgrade Processor
Installing the Security Bracket
Configuring a SCSI Hard Disk Drive
4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program
Introduction
If The PC Does Not Work
Hardware Problems
Software Problems
Using the HP SETUP Program
If the SCSI Hard Disk Stops Working
If you Lose the Key
5 Technical Information
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  • Page 1 If the SCSI Hard Disk Stops Working If you Lose the Key 5 Technical Information HelpContents1 Help Contents Help Contents HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. Revision: 5/95 {bmc ..\bitmaps\tm.bmp}...
  • Page 2: Getting Support

    FCC (for USA only) Notice for Canada Notice for the United Kingdom Noise Declaration for Germany Notice for Japan Notice for Korea HP Hardware Warranty HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 3 PENTIUM™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Trademarks.2 Trademarks Trademarks HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 4 Printed Manual Information # $ K + PrintedManualInformation.3 Printed Manual Information Printed Manual Information SECTION:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 5 PENTIUM™ is a trademark of Intel Corporation. UNIX® is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries. Trademarks.2 Trademarks Trademarks HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 6 If you are in any doubt that you cannot lift the display safely, never attempt to lift it without help. Refer to the display's Installation Guide for information. UnpackingthePC.3 Unpacking the PC Unpacking the PC;PC SECTION1:0000 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0001.wmf}...
  • Page 7: Connecting The Mouse, Keyboard, And Display

    Tighten the display cable attachment screws. ConnectingtheMouse.Keyboard.andDisplay.4 Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, and Display;connecting;keyboard;display;cables;connectors;mouse;installing SECTION1:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0002.wmf}...
  • Page 8: Connecting A Printer

    9-pin serial connector (Serial A) for a serial device . 9-pin serial connector (Serial B) for a second serial device. ConnectingaPrinter.5 Connecting a Printer Connecting a Printer;connectors;printer;installing;parallel port;serial port SECTION1:0010 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0003.wmf}...
  • Page 9: Connecting The Power Cords

    This means the PC must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible. ConnectingthePowerCords.6 Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords;power;IT power systems SECTION1:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0004.wmf}...
  • Page 10: Starting The Pc For The First Time

    The current date and time. The type of printer (for example, HP LaserJet 4M). This is shown on the front of the printer. You also need to enter the connection used by the printer (for example, LPT1 for a parallel printer or COM1 for a serial printer).
  • Page 11 Follow the screen messages to create master diskettes of your preloaded software. The messages will tell you how many diskettes are required. CreatingMasterDiskettes.8 Creating Master Diskettes Creating Master Diskettes;master diskettes;software SECTION1:0025 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 12: Starting And Stopping Your Pc

    Refer to your operating system manual for details if you are not sure how to exit your operating system. StartingandStoppingYourPC.9 Starting and Stopping Your PC Starting and Stopping Your PC;PC;power-on prompt;power SECTION2:0000 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0007.wmf}...
  • Page 13: Setting A Password

    If you wish to erase your Password, press [ENTER] twice. Use the [F3] key to save your password and exit SETUP. SettingaPassword.10 Setting a Password Setting a Password;password SECTION2:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0008.wmf} {bmc help0009.wmf}...
  • Page 14: Using The Hp User Tools

    Click on this icon if you change your display. UsingtheHPUserTools.11 Using the HP User Tools Using the HP User Tools;HP User Tools;video;date;time;user name;software;printer;ergonomic advice;Working in Comfort SECTION2:0010 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 15: Understanding Power Management

    Related Topics: Configuring Power Management in Windows Activating Sleep Mode in Windows Power Management in DOS UnderstandingPowerManagement.12 Understanding Power Management Understanding Power Management;power management SECTION2:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 16 Click on OK to close the Setup Power Management dialog box. Click on OK to enable Power Management in Windows. ConfiguringPowerManagementinWindows.13 Configuring Power Management in Windows Configuring Power Management in Windows SECTION2:0020 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 17 To activate Sleep mode, click on the Sleep Mode icon (at the bottom-left of the screen). To return to full power, press any key. ActivatingSleepModeinWindows.14 Activating Sleep Mode in Windows Activating Sleep Mode in Windows;sleep mode SECTION2:0025 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 18 For more information about the DOS power management utility, at the DOS prompt type HELP POWER and press [ENTER]. PowerManagementinDOS.15 Power Management in DOS Power Management in DOS SECTION2:0030 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 19: Personalizing Your Mouse

    Double-click on the Mouse Control Center icon to display the Mouse Control Center. Click on the Help button for more information about the Mouse Control Center. PersonalizingYourMouse.16 Personalizing Your Mouse Personalizing Your Mouse;mouse SECTION2:0035 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 20: Understanding The Desktop Management Interface

    Double-click on the DMI Setup icon to install the DMI demonstration application on your PC. UnderstandingtheDesktopManagementInterface.17 Understanding the Desktop Management Interface Understanding the Desktop Management Interface;DMI;Desktop Management Interface SECTION2:0040 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 21: Tips For Using Your Pc

    Tips for Using Your PC Tips for Using Your PC;using SECTION2:0045 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. You need to: Refer to chapter 3 "How to Install Accessories Inside the PC".
  • Page 22 This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional hard disks, in your PC. Introduction.19 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC - Introduction Introduction SECTION3:0000 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 23: Supported Hp Accessories

    For your safety, never remove the PC's cover without first removing the power cord, and any connection to a telecommunications network. SupportedHPAccessories.20 Supported HP Accessories Supported HP Accessories;accessories SECTION3:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0016.wmf} {bmc help0017.wmf}...
  • Page 24: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    Related Topics: Replacing the Cover After Installing Accessories RemovingandReplacingtheCover.21 Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing and Replacing the Cover;cover SECTION3:0010 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0018.bmp} {bmc help0019.bmp}...
  • Page 25: Replacing The Cover After Installing Accessories

    Place the display on top of the computer. Reconnect all cables and power cords. ReplacingtheCoverAfterInstallingAccessories.22 Replacing the Cover After Installing Accessories Replacing the Cover After Installing Accessories;cover SECTION3:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0020.bmp}...
  • Page 26: Removing And Replacing The Power Supply

    Replacing the Power Supply After Installing Accessories RemovingandReplacingthePowerSupply.23 Removing and Replacing the Power Supply Removing and Replacing the Power Supply;power supply SECTION3:0020 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0021.bmp} {bmc help0022.bmp}...
  • Page 27: Replacing The Power Supply After Installing Accessories

    Lower the front of the power supply into position so it rests on the front panel. ReplacingthePowerSupplyAfterInstallingAccessories.24 Replacing the Power Supply After Installing Accessories Replacing the Power Supply After Installing Accessories SECTION3:0025 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0023.bmp}...
  • Page 28: Installing Memory

    Press [F3] to save and exit SETUP. Related Topics: Installing a Video Memory Module InstallingMemory.25 Installing Memory Installing Memory;memory SECTION3:0030 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0024.wmf} {bmc help0025.wmf}...
  • Page 29: Installing A Video Memory Module

    C:\MASTERS\VIDDRV\DISKDOS (for DOS applications) and press InstallingaVideoMemoryModule.26 Installing a Video Memory Module Installing a Video Memory Module;video memory modules;installing;memory;checking SECTION3:0035 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. 64 K colors 256 colors hi-color 1 MB...
  • Page 30: Installing Accessory Boards

    Understanding Plug and Play Using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) with Non-Plug and Play boards Installing the Board InstallingAccessoryBoards.27 Installing Accessory Boards Installing Accessory Boards;installing;accessory board SECTION3:0040 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 31 PCI accessory boards are automatically configured when installed in your PC. UnderstandingPlugandPlay.28 Understanding Plug and Play Understanding Plug and Play;Plug and Play;ISA Configuration Utility;ICU SECTION3:0045 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 32 Using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) with Non-Plug and Play boards Using the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU) with Non-Plug and Play boards;Windows 95 SECTION3:0050 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 33: Installing The Board

    Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. InstallingtheBoard.30 Installing the Board Installing the Board;accessory board;installing;VESA connector SECTION3:0055 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0028.bmp} {bmc help0029.bmp} {bmc help0030.bmp} {bmc help0031.bmp}...
  • Page 34: Installing Mass Storage Devices

    Completing the Installation of an IDE Drive Completing the Installation of a Non-IDE Drive InstallingMassStorageDevices.31 Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices;installing;mass storage devices;IDE drives SECTION3:0060 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 35 You may install a non-IDE mass storage device, but it will need an accessory board and driver software. Contact your dealer for information. BeforeInstallinganAdditionalIDEDrive.32 Before Installing an Additional IDE Drive Before Installing an Additional IDE Drive SECTION3:0065 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 36 Installing a Flexible Disk Drive or a CD-ROM Drive in the middle shelf;flexible disk drive;CD- ROM drive;installing SECTION3:0070 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0032.bmp} {bmc help0033.bmp} {bmc help0034.wmf}...
  • Page 37: Installing An Ide Hard Disk Drive In The Rear Shelf

    Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf;IDE drives;installing SECTION3:0075 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0036.bmp} {bmc help0037.bmp}...
  • Page 38: Installing An Ide Hard Disk Drive In The Bottom Shelf

    Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf;IDE drives;installing SECTION3:0080 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0039.bmp} {bmc help0040.bmp}...
  • Page 39: Completing The Installation Of An Ide Drive

    Self-Test. You must run the SETUP program and select None or SCSI for the missing drive to correct the error. CompletingtheInstallationofanIDEDrive.36 Completing the Installation of an IDE Drive Completing the Installation of an IDE Drive SECTION3:0085 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 40 Refer to the operating system documentation for information on formatting a drive and installing the operating system. CompletingtheInstallationofaNon.IDEDrive.37 Completing the Installation of a Non-IDE Drive Completing the Installation of a Non-IDE Drive SECTION3:0090 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 41: Installing An Upgrade Processor

    Switch on the PC and verify that the new processor is recognized by the Power-On-Self- Test. InstallinganUpgradeProcessor.38 Installing an Upgrade Processor Installing an Upgrade Processor;processor upgrade;installing SECTION3:0095 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0042.bmp} {bmc help0043.wmf} {bmc help0044.bmp}...
  • Page 42: Installing The Security Bracket

    This may cause a problem if you have a SCSI hard disk system. InstallingtheSecurityBracket.39 Installing the Security Bracket Installing the Security Bracket;installing;security bracket;accessories SECTION3:0100 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0045.bmp}...
  • Page 43: Configuring A Scsi Hard Disk Drive

    Configuring a SCSI Hard Disk Drive Configuring a SCSI Hard Disk Drive SECTION3:0105 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. primary (rear drive) or Drive 2 field cannot be changed. It allows you to view...
  • Page 44 This chapter explains how to solve problems that you may encounter when using the PC and describes how to use the HP SETUP program. Introduction.41 4 Troubleshooting Your PC and Using the SETUP Program - Introduction Introduction SECTION4:0000 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 45: If An Error Message Appears

    Switch the PC OFF and then back ON to initialize the system ROM. If a POST Error Appears IfThePCDoesNotWork.42 If The PC Does Not Work If The PC Does Not Work SECTION4:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0046.wmf} {bmc help0047.wmf}...
  • Page 46 Press [ENTER] to display further information and corrective actions (where applicable) for system errors. Press [F2] to run SETUP and correct the System Configuration error (refer to "Using the HP Setup Program" for information on using SETUP). Press [F1] to continue and ignore the error. (It is recommended that you fix the error before proceeding, even if the PC appears to start successfully.)
  • Page 47 2. Change the flexible disk drive connector to A. PostErrorsthatmaypreventthePCfromstarting.43 Post Errors that may prevent the PC from starting Post Errors that may prevent the PC from starting SECTION4:0010 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 48 BIOS and Operating System Messages BIOS and Operating System Messages SECTION4:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. Explanation: There is a problem with the disk drive, or the disk drive is not properly formatted.
  • Page 49: Hardware Problems

    If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work If the Hard Disk Does Not Work If You Need to Replace the Battery HardwareProblems.45 Hardware Problems Hardware Problems SECTION4:0020 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 50 If the screens generated by the applications do not look right, check the application manual to find out which video standard is required. Also check your display manual to find out which refresh rate is required. Use SETUP or the HP User Tools to select the correct refresh rate.
  • Page 51 If You Select the Wrong Display in the HP User Tools Menu # $ K + If you select the wrong display in the HP User Tools menu, the display screen may become blurred or unreadable. To correct this problem: Restart the PC either switch the PC off then on, or press [CTRL] [ALT] and [DELETE].
  • Page 52 If You Cannot Activate Any Video Resolution Higher Than 640 x 480 If You Cannot Activate Any Video Resolution Higher Than 640 x 480 SECTION4:0035 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 53 Clean the mouse ball as shown in the figure below. IftheKeyboardorMouseDoesNotWork.49 If the Keyboard or Mouse Does Not Work If the Keyboard or Mouse Does Not Work SECTION4:0040 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0048.bmp}...
  • Page 54 If you receive an error message, refer to the printer's manual for help. IfthePrinterDoesNotWork.50 If the Printer Does Not Work If the Printer Does Not Work SECTION4:0045 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. . All of the Windows printer drivers [ENTER]...
  • Page 55: If The Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work

    Clean the flexible disk drive using a "wet-cleaning diskette kit". IftheFlexibleDiskDriveDoesNotWork.51 If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work SECTION4:0050 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 56: If The Hard Disk Does Not Work

    The Hard Disk Activity Light Does Not Work If an Accessory Board Does Not Work IftheHardDiskDoesNotWork.52 If the Hard Disk Does Not Work If the Hard Disk Does Not Work SECTION4:0055 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 57 PC is accessing the hard disk drive. TheHardDiskActivityLightDoesNotWork.53 The Hard Disk Activity Light Does Not Work The Hard Disk Activity Light Does Not Work HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 58: If An Accessory Board Does Not Work

    Check that the PC has been configured correctly in SETUP. If the problem persists, contact your service representative. IfanAccessoryBoardDoesNotWork.54 If an Accessory Board Does Not Work If an Accessory Board Does Not Work HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 59 If You Need to Replace the Battery # $ K + The battery is not covered by the HP warranty and HP recommends that you install an external battery if a low battery message appears. The external battery, with a 5 year life span, is available from HP (order 1420-0513 from your dealer or HP Sales Office).
  • Page 60: Software Problems

    If Your Application Software Does Not Work If Power Management Does Not Work If the Date and Time are Incorrect SoftwareProblems.56 Software Problems Software Problems SECTION4:0065 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 61: If You Can't Start The Setup Program

    Press [F3] to save the configuration and exit from SETUP. IfYouCan.tStarttheSETUPProgram.57 If You Can't Start the SETUP Program If You Can't Start the SETUP Program SECTION4:0070 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 62: If Your Application Software Does Not Work

    If Windows does not run properly, refer to the Windows manual for guidance. IfYourApplicationSoftwareDoesNotWork.58 If Your Application Software Does Not Work If Your Application Software Does Not Work SECTION4:0075 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 63: If Power Management Does Not Work

    Use a text editor to check that DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE ADV:MAX CONFIG.SYS file. IfPowerManagementDoesNotWork.59 If Power Management Does Not Work If Power Management Does Not Work SECTION4:0080 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. is present in the...
  • Page 64: If The Date And Time Are Incorrect

    PC has been unplugged from the power too long, and the battery is discharged. To change the date and time use the HP User Tools program. Refer to chapter 2 for more information about the HP User Tools.
  • Page 65: Using The Hp Setup Program

    Starting the SETUP program Understanding the SETUP Program Configuring your PC with the SETUP program UsingtheHPSETUPProgram.61 Using the HP SETUP Program Using the HP SETUP Program SECTION4:0090 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 66: Starting The Setup Program

    Use the [F12] key to exit SETUP without saving any changes. StartingtheSETUPprogram.62 Starting the SETUP program Starting the SETUP program SECTION4:0095 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0050.bmp} {bmc help0051.wmf}...
  • Page 67: Understanding The Setup Program

    Define if the flexible disk controller is integrated on the system board or on an accessory board UnderstandingtheSETUPProgram.63 Understanding the SETUP Program Understanding the SETUP Program SECTION4:0100 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 68 Change Start From Flexible Disk starting from drive A, when you leave a diskette inserted in the flexible disk drive. HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. to Disabled to prevent the PC from...
  • Page 69 Viewing the BIOS Version Saving Changes to the SETUP Configuration ConfiguringyourPCwiththeSETUPprogram.64 Configuring your PC with the SETUP program Configuring your PC with the SETUP program SECTION4:0105 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 70 # $ K The Processor, Computer Speed , and Coprocessor fields are for information only and cannot be changed. ViewingProcessorInformation.65 Viewing Processor Information Viewing Processor Information HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 71 Check the TOTAL memory and, if it is wrong, check that you have installed the memory modules correctly (refer to chapter 3). ViewingMemorySize.66 Viewing Memory Size Viewing Memory Size HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 72 Enabling Memory Cache # $ K For maximum performance, leave the Memory Cache field set to On. EnablingMemoryCache.67 Enabling Memory Cache Enabling Memory Cache HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 73 Press F7] or [F8] to set the Sleep time xx:xx , or Off to disable. ConfiguringPowerManagementinSETUP.68 Configuring Power Management in SETUP Configuring Power Management in SETUP HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 74 Disabled . Configure the controller as described in its manual. ConfiguringHardDiskDrives.69 Configuring Hard Disk Drives Configuring Hard Disk Drives HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. will be set to Configured . will be set to None or SCSI .
  • Page 75 If you have two flexible disk drives, set one as the Bootable Drive . This is the drive the PC uses to start (boot) from a system diskette. ConfiguringFlexibleDiskDrives.70 Configuring Flexible Disk Drives Configuring Flexible Disk Drives HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 76 Highlight the Start With Keyboard Locked field. Press [F7] or [F8] to set the field to Enabled . StartingwiththeKeyboardLocked.71 Starting with the Keyboard Locked Starting with the Keyboard Locked HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 77 [F7] or [F8] to set it to Not Allowed . DisablingAccesstotheDiskDrives.72 Disabling Access to the Disk Drives Disabling Access to the Disk Drives HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 78: Configuring The Parallel Port

    Highlight the Parallel Port Mode field and press [F7] or [F8] to select the mode you desire (ECP or EPP). ConfiguringtheParallelPort.73 Configuring the Parallel Port Configuring the Parallel Port HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 79: Configuring The Serial Ports

    Highlight the Serial Port A or Serial Port B field and press [F7] or [F8] to select the combination of I/O address and IRQ channel you desire. ConfiguringtheSerialPorts.74 Configuring the Serial Ports Configuring the Serial Ports HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 80: Configuring The Video

    (Disabled ) the copying of the Video BIOS to RAM for installed ISA video controllers. The video BIOS of the integrated PCI video controller is always shadowed. ConfiguringtheVideo.75 Configuring the Video Configuring the Video HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 81 Highlight the field, for example 640 x 480 . Press [F7] or [F8] to select the mode you desire. ConfiguringVGAEnhanced.ErgonomicModes.76 Configuring VGA Enhanced/Ergonomic Modes Configuring VGA Enhanced/Ergonomic Modes HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 82 Press [F7] or [F8] to make the IRQ available (Available for PCI ) or make it unavailable (Used by an ISA Board ). SelectingtheIRQsusedbyAccessoryBoards.77 Selecting the IRQs used by Accessory Boards Selecting the IRQs used by Accessory Boards HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 83 BIOS version. If a BIOS upgrade becomes available for your PC, your dealer or your nearest HP sales office can provide more information. ViewingtheBIOSVersion.78 Viewing the BIOS Version Viewing the BIOS Version HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 84 Press [F12] to exit the SETUP program without saving any changes. SavingChangestotheSETUPConfiguration.79 Saving Changes to the SETUP Configuration Saving Changes to the SETUP Configuration HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 85: If The Scsi Hard Disk Stops Working

    Equipment failure, however, is the most unlikely reason for a SCSI subsystem failure. IftheSCSIHardDiskStopsWorking.80 If the SCSI Hard Disk Stops Working If the SCSI Hard Disk Stops Working SECTION4:0110 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 86: If You Lose The Key

    # $ K + If you lose the key to the PC, you need to order a replacement lock (HP part number 5062- 5590) from the HP dealer or HP Sales and Service Office. The new lock is delivered with two keys.
  • Page 87 *The power supply in your Vectra PC continues to supply power to the CMOS memory, even when switched off. Related Topics: IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used Available Video Resolutions HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. 44 W 24 W 24 W < 5 W*...
  • Page 88 DOS prompt. IRQs.DMAs.andI.OAddressesUsed.5 IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used;Interrupt Request Channels;DMA Channels;I/O addresses SECTION1:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. integrated video graphics controller...
  • Page 89: Available Video Resolutions

    1 MB 87i Hz AvailableVideoResolutions.6 Available Video Resolutions Available Video Resolutions SECTION1:0010 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. 64 K colors 256 colors hi-color 1 MB 60/72/75 Hz 1 MB 56/60 Hz...
  • Page 90: The Pc's Memory Map

    0 KB to 640 KB Memory Area ThePC.sMemoryMap.7 The PC's Memory Map The PC's Memory Map;PC;memory map SECTION1:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. Hexadecimal Address Range Used By 01000 to 0F0000 Windows Applications...
  • Page 91: The Pc's Rear Connectors

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  • Page 92: System Board Connectors, Jumpers, And Switches

    8 - RESERVED SystemBoardConnectors.Jumpers.andSwitches.9 System Board Connectors, Jumpers, and Switches System Board Connectors, Jumpers, and Switches;system board;jumper location;switch location SECTION1:0025 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. {bmc help0002.wmf} DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT DEFAULT...
  • Page 93: Recycling Your Pc

    HP can also take your old PC back for recycling when it reaches the end of its useful life. In fact, HP has a product take back program in several countries. The collected equipment is sent to one of HP's recycling facilities in Europe or the USA.
  • Page 94 Introduction # $ K + This chapter explains how and where to get technical answers and support for your PC. Introduction.11 Introduction Introduction SECTION2:0000 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 95: Getting Support From Your Hp Reseller

    Support organization in your country. They will be able to offer you consulting services tailored to your specific needs. GettingSupportfromyourHPReseller.12 Getting Support from your HP Reseller Getting Support from your HP Reseller SECTION2:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 96: Hewlett Packard Information Services

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  • Page 97 Enter your E-mail address World-Wide Web URL http://www.hp.com/home.html HPInternet.FTPLibraryService.World.WideWeb.14 HP Internet - FTP Library Service/World-Wide Web HP Internet - FTP Library Service/World-Wide Web SECTION2:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 98: Hp Forum On Compuserve

    At the CompuServe ! prompt type GO HP. HPForumonCompuServe.15 HP Forum on CompuServe HP Forum on CompuServe SECTION2:0020 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. Direct number +1 (614) 529-1349 +44 (1272) 760680 +1 (614) 529-1349...
  • Page 99: Hewlett Packard Telephone Support

    # $ K + Technical Phone Support for Customers HP Phone Support for your Vectra PC is available at no charge during the first year of your hardware warranty. This service will provide technical assistance with basic configuration and setup of your Vectra PC. To ensure that your enquiry is dealt with quickly, have the...
  • Page 100: If You Need To Contact Hewlett-Packard

    Should you need to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you cannot find an HP office, contact one of the major HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.
  • Page 101: Regulatory Information

    Supplementary information: Grenoble March 1995 RegulatoryInformation.18 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information SECTION3:0000 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document. HEWLETT-PACKARD Boulevard Steve Biko 38090 Villefontaine FRANCE Personal Computer HP Vectra VL IEC 950: 1991+A1+A2...
  • Page 102 Hewlett-Packard could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC.forUSAonly..19 FCC (for USA only) FCC (for USA only) SECTION3:0005 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 103: Notice For Canada

    USA: utiliser un cordon secteur UL list‚ de type SVT. Canada: utiliser un cordon secteur certifié CSA. NoticeforCanada.20 Notice for Canada Notice for Canada SECTION3:0010 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 104 The HP Vectra PC is approved under approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for indirect connection to Public Telecommunication Systems within the United Kingdom. NoticefortheUnitedKingdom.21 Notice for the United Kingdom Notice for the United Kingdom SECTION3:0015 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 105: Noise Declaration For Germany

    LpA < 70 db am Arbeitsplatz normaler Betrieb nach DIN 45635 T. 19 (under normal use in the workplace, as per ISO 7779). NoiseDeclarationforGermany.22 Noise Declaration for Germany Noise Declaration for Germany SECTION3:0020 HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.
  • Page 106: Notice For Japan

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  • Page 107: Notice For Korea

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  • Page 108: Hp Hardware Warranty

    HP Service Center or a participating Authorized HP Personal Computer Dealer Repair Center, during the second and third years of use. If HP receives notice of above defined defects during the warranty period, HP will either, at its option, repair or replace products which prove to be defective.
  • Page 109 If the product is not normally sold by HP in the country of use, it must be returned to the country of purchase for service.
  • Page 110 The customer shall prepay shipping charges (and shall pay all duty and taxes) for products returned to HP for warranty service. HP shall pay for return of products to the customer except for products returned to the customer from another country.
  • Page 111: Software Product Limited Warranty

    Software Product Limited Warranty Ninety-Day Limited Software Warranty HP warrants for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of the purchase that the software product will execute its programming instructions when all files are properly installed. HP does not warrant that the operation of the software will be uninterrupted or error free.
  • Page 112 Consumer transactions in Australia and the United Kingdom: The disclaimers and limitations above shall not apply and shall not affect the statutory rights of a Consumer. HP Vectra VL5 PC User's Guide - Part 2Error! No text of specified style in document.

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