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Page 1 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:47 PM User’s Guide HP Vectra XA 6/xxx...
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legal.fb4 Page ii Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:51 PM 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.
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title.fb4 Page iv Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:52 PM Important Safety Information If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not try to move it without help. For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet.
najaus.toc Page v Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:53 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Contents Unpacking Your PC ......... 2 Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer .
English Typical Display Computer Computer Power Cord Mouse Keyboard Two HP CD-ROMs: Drivers Documentation with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories. place it next to the computer. Refer to the display’s manual for information about the display.
naja-1.fb4 Page 3 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:54 PM MGA Millennium video display connector Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the computer. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Tighten the display cable attachment screws.
Interface Submenu in the Configuration Menu of the HP Setup program. NOTE If you need a BNC Coax connector to connect to the network, you can install an optional BNC coax adapter (order HP D3979A). Refer to "Installing a BNC Coax Adapter", on page 30. English...
naja-1.fb4 Page 5 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:54 PM WARNING Connecting Audio Accessories If your PC comes with an audio board already installed, the PC has a Headphones jack and a Microphone jack on the rear panel. An audio Stereo In jack, an audio Stereo Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector are also located on the rear panel.
naja-1.fb4 Page 6 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:54 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Connecting the Power Cords Connecting the Power Cords 1 If fitted, remove the label covering the computer’s power connector. 2 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The 3 Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to Display Power Cord...
naja-1.fb4 Page 7 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:54 PM Power On/Off Button Reset Button PC Lock Button Network Activity Light Hard Disk Activity Light NOTE Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC. PC Lock Button Reset Button...
Summary Screen. If there is an error in the POST, the error will automatically be displayed. prompt displays after the POST has completed. If the Password prompt is displayed, type your password and press able to use the PC. to get the HP to be...
Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no restrictions. To set an Administrator Password: 1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to "Using the HP Setup Program", on page 56. 2 Select the Security menu group. 3 Select the “Administrator Password” submenu.
Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no restrictions. To set a User Password: 1 Start the Setup Program. Refer to "Using the HP Setup Program", on 2 Select the Security menu group. 3 Select the “User Password” submenu.
Power management enables you to reduce the PC’s power consumption when you are not using the PC. To configure power management, refer to the Power Menu in the HP Setup program. Refer to your operating system documentation for detailed information about the capabilities of your operating system to implement power management.
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naja-1.fb4 Page 12 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:54 PM 1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Additional Information and Help English...
naja-2.fb4 Page 13 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM How to Install Accessories In Your PC This chapter explains how to install accessories, such as extra memory, accessory boards, and additional disk drives, in your PC.
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Accessories You Can Install Accessories You Can Install Please contact your authorized reseller for information about HP accessory part numbers. WARNING For your safety, never remove the PC’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to a telecommunications network.
naja-2.fb4 Page 15 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM Removing and Replacing the Cover Removing the Cover 1 Switch off the display and the PC. 2 Disconnect the power cords from the power outlets, the PC, and the display. Disconnect any connection to a telecommunications network.
naja-2.fb4 Page 16 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Moving and Replacing the Power Supply Moving and Replacing the Power Supply You must move the power supply to access the sockets for the main memory, video memory, processor, battery, or accessory board slots.
naja-2.fb4 Page 17 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM CAUTION Installing Memory Static electricity can damage electronic components. Turn all equipment OFF. Don’t let your clothes touch the accessory. To equalize the static electricity, rest the accessory bag on top of the power supply while you are removing the accessory from the bag.
4 If you need to remove a main memory module, release the retaining 5 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover and power 6 Check the HP Summary Screen to verify the new configuration. Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory 1 Switch off the display and computer, and disconnect the power 2 Unscrew and remove the screw securing the MGA Millennium board.
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• ON for dual-screen operation (with a second VGA controller). VESA Connector 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Memory Carefully install the video memory module Contact your HP representative for further information about upgrading the VGA BIOS. English...
naja-2.fb4 Page 20 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices Installing Mass Storage Devices You can install additional mass storage devices, if you need extra mass storage space for your application software. NOTE You can install a non-IDE hard disk drive or CD-ROM device, but it will need an accessory board and driver software (usually supplied with the...
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CD-ROM may require that you install an appropriate device driver. Refer to your operating system documentation for details. For information on how to obtain the latest available drivers from HP, refer to "HP BBS Library", on page 63.
HP Summary Screen. Refer to the "HP Summary Screen", on page 55. If the configuration is not correct, run the Setup program to configure the device. Refer to “Using the HP Setup Program” on page 56, for details of how to do this.
6 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 7 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. Refer to the "HP Summary Screen", on page 55. Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf The PC has an integrated Enhanced IDE controller which supports two Fast IDE hard disk drives.
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naja-2.fb4 Page 24 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Mass Storage Devices 4 Remove the two bezels from the bottom shelf. The bezels snap in and 5 Support the power supply with your hand (to prevent it falling out) 6 Slide the hard disk into the bottom shelf, supporting the disk with 7 Align the drive with the holes in the bottom of the PC.
11 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Replace the side bezel. Reconnect all cables and power cords. 12 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. Refer to the "HP Summary Screen", on page 55. Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf A tape drive can be installed in the bottom shelf.
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7 Replace the CD-ROM in the middle shelf. 8 Install any other accessories before replacing the cover. Reconnect 9 Verify the new configuration by checking the HP Summary Screen. out, and can be removed without any tools. the screws provided with the device. Replace the side bezel.
naja-2.fb4 Page 27 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM NOTE Installing Accessory Boards The PC has four accessory board slots: Slot 1 (the top slot) can be used for a full-length 32-bit PCI board • Slot 2 can be used for full-length 32-bit PCI boards •...
naja-2.fb4 Page 28 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing the Board 1 Disconnect the computer’s power supply cord and any connection to 2 Remove the computer’s cover and power supply. 3 Find a free slot.
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naja-2.fb4 Page 29 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing an Accessory Board (refer to facing page) Step 4: Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Step 5: Slide board into the slot. Step 7: Secure the board.
Your PC is supplied with an pre-installed network board with a UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) connector. You can install a BNC Coax connector onto this board. Order HP part number D3979A. Follow this procedure to install a coax adapter connector: 1 Disconnect the PC’s power supply cord and any connection to a...
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naja-2.fb4 Page 31 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM To Install a BNC Coax Adapter Step 6: Screw the nut back onto the coax connector. 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing a BNC Coax Adapter Step 3: Remove the metal plug. Step 4: Remove the nut.
naja-2.fb4 Page 32 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing an OverDrive Processor Installing an OverDrive Processor You can install an Intel OverDrive your authorized reseller for more details about the availability of the Intel OverDrive processor for your PC.
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naja-2.fb4 Page 33 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM CAUTION 5 To install the new processor: a Locate the corner markers: on the processor—a dot or notch (“broken” corner) • on the processor socket—a dot. • b Position the processor over the socket, with it’s corner marker facing the corner marker on the socket.
naja-2.fb4 Page 34 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:56 PM 2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC Installing the Security Bracket Installing the Security Bracket The security bracket supplied with the computer can be used to fasten the computer to your desk. 1 Remove the computer’s cover (refer to "Removing and Replacing the 2 Remove the security bracket from the storage position.
Page 35 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM Troubleshooting Your PC This chapter can help you solve problems that you may encounter when using your PC. It also introduces the HP Summary Screen and the HP Setup Program.
The HP Summary Screen provides information about your PC’s current configuration. To view the Summary Screen, press just after your PC is switched on and while the Vectra Logo appears during the Power- on-Self-Test (POST). Refer also to "HP Summary Screen", on page 55. English...
naja-3.fb4 Page 37 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM Check External Items If Your PC Does Not Start Properly Use this section if your PC does not start properly when you turn it on, and you experience one of the following symptoms: Your PC’s display is blank and there are no error messages.
naja-3.fb4 Page 38 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly Check Internal Items If the PC still does not start properly, follow this procedure to check the internal items: 1 Turn off the display, the computer, and all external devices. 2 Unplug all power cords and cables, noting their positions.
Press to ignore the message and continue. • Press to run Setup and correct a system configuration error. HP • recommends that you correct the error before proceeding, even if the PC appears to start successfully. Press to accept (validate) the change and update Setup’s...
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naja-3.fb4 Page 40 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Does Not Start Properly Clearing the PC’s Configuration Memory If the PC then starts, but POST still persists in reporting an error, clear the current configuration memory values and reinstall the built-in default values: 1 Turn off the PC, disconnect the power and cables, and remove the 2 Replace the cover, and reconnect the power and cables.
To correct this problem: Select the correct display by refering to the display options section • in the HP-provided online user setup information that came with your PC. Alternatively, select the correct display by using the procedures in •...
“keyboard locked”. You will need to enter a password to unlock the keyboard (and mouse). You can change this setting in the Setup program. Refer to the Power Menu in the HP Setup program. English...
naja-3.fb4 Page 43 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM If Your Mouse Does Not Work Ensure that the mouse is correctly connected. • Ensure that the mouse driver supplied with the preloaded software • is installed correctly. (Choose a Logitech® mouse driver.) Clean the mouse ball and rollers as shown in the figure below (use a •...
naja-3.fb4 Page 44 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work • • • • • • • If the Hard Disk Does Not Work •...
naja-3.fb4 Page 45 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM If the Hard Disk Activity Light Does Not Work NOTE WARNING If the hard disk activity light does not flicker when the PC is accessing the hard disk drive: Check that the control panel connector is firmly attached to the •...
Used by Your PC", on page 54. Refer to the board’s manual for further details. Check that the PC has been configured correctly in Setup. If the problem persists, refer to HP support. English item is set to in Setup...
naja-3.fb4 Page 47 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM If Your PC Has a Software Problem If You Have Forgotten Your Password If you forget the User Password, but not the Administrator password, carry out the following procedure: 1 Switch off the PC. 2 Restart the PC.
naja-3.fb4 Page 48 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC If Your PC Has a Software Problem If Your Application Software Does Not Work If the PC reports the system is OK and the indicator light over the power switch is illuminated, but some software won’t run: •...
This might be due to the DMA channel selected. If you hear no output from both the 8-bit and 16-bit digitized sounds, this might be due to an interrupt conflict. Use the HP Setup program or your operating system’s audio control software to change the audio interface’s DMA channel or IRQ setting.
TSRs into high memory. Refer to your MS-DOS manual for details of how to do this. Changing the Battery You should order replacement battery HP 1420-0356 from your local Sales and Service office, or the equivalent “CR2032”, which is available from most local stores.
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Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought them, or to the dealer from whom you purchased your PC, or to HP, so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound way.
naja-3.fb4 Page 52 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC Technical Information Needed for Troubleshooting Technical Information Needed for Troubleshooting System Board Switches Switch 1 - 5 9-10 Processor Frequency 180 MHz 200 MHz 233 MHz 266 MHz System Board Switches Switch function: Processor speed, see next table...
naja-3.fb4 Page 53 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM NOTE Power Consumption All measurements are in watts (rms). Consumption at 115V / 60Hz 180 MHz 200 MHz Windows NT 49.9 HDD Acc 57.1 FDD Acc 56.5 58.8 CD-ROM 58.8 57.4 55.2 No sleep mode, suspend mode or any APM available under Windows NT.
PC. 2 While the Vectra logo appears on your display, press take you to the HP Summary Screen. (To go immediately into the Setup program, and bypass the Summary Screen, press ). The Summary Screen will appear for only a short time. To...
Using the HP Setup Program 1 Turn on the display and then the PC. If the PC is already turned on, When you press , the HP Summary Screen, similar to the following one, will appear: XA/6xxx - Copyright 1996 Hewlett-Packard - GZ.xx.xx : GZ.xx.xx...
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In addition to the Exit menu, you can also use the settings and exit the Setup program. 3 Troubleshooting Your PC The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program is displayed at the bottom of the screen. in time and the start-up process...
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Page 58 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 1:59 PM 3 Troubleshooting Your PC The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program You move through the Setup program by using the following keys: • • • • • • • • •...
HP SupportPack HP’s three-year SupportPack is available from your local reseller. It must be purchased within 30 days of purchasing your HP Vectra. The concept of SupportPack is simple. It allows you to extend your one- year on-site hardware warranty to a three-year on-site hardware warranty, offering next day on-site response.
The HP Systems Forum on CompuServe is an on-line service, accessible via modem. This service provides information about your HP PC, and allows you to communicate with other HP users through an on-line user forum. HP users share their knowledge and experience with you.
To access the HP Forum, in the keyword search menu, type This will load the HP Home Page directly onto your screen. In the HP Forum you can ask and answer questions about HP products and you can also download drivers, software application notes, or utilities for HP products.
Enter your E-mail address Access HP World Wide Web Site Access HP, HP’s World Wide Web site gives you access to information about HP, its products, including product data sheets, service and support information, electronic newsletters and technical tips. You can also download the latest versions of drivers, BIOS and software utilities.
Hewlett-Packard Information Services HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST HP FIRST is a service where you can select documents, support and technical information, data sheets and pre-sales information, which are then faxed to you. To access this service, you can use a touch-tone...
Page 65 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 2:01 PM Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette You can order diskettes from HP, with the latest versions of drivers, BIOS and software utilities. The diskettes will be delivered by mail. Information for ordering diskettes is set out in the table below:...
The HP telephone support service does NOT provide free telephone support for PCs configured as network servers. If you do configure your PC as a network server, you are advised to contact your HP reseller to purchase a network phone-in support contract, which will provide you with a fee-based telephone support service.
HP European Customer Support Center Other Regions Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support Assistance from the HP North American Customer Support Center is available during normal business hours. The number is: +1 (970) 635-1000 Assistance from the HP European Customer Support Center is available in English, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Central European time, except Wednesday when the hours are 8.30 am to 4:00 pm.
Should you wish to contact Hewlett-Packard, check your local telephone directory for the HP Sales and Service Office near you. If you cannot find a convenient HP office, you can write to one of the major HP Sales and Service Offices or one of the Worldwide Marketing Headquarters listed here.
Memory which can be addressed by the processor in the area of memory above the first 1 MB. HP Utilities Software provided by Hewlett-Packard to perform certain tasks, for example, changing the date and time. IDE Integrated Device Electronics.
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glossary.fb4 Page 70 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 2:03 PM Glossary mass storage Any device used to store large amounts of data. Usually refers to hard disks and tape backup units. memory modules Miniature boards containing memory chips. Used for increasing the amount of memory available in the computer.
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5 problems, 49 BBS library access numbers, 63 BIOS obtaining via FTP, 63 obtaining via HP BBS, 63 obtaining via World Wide Web, 63 ordering by mail, 65 updating video BIOS, 19 cables keyboard, 3 CD-ROM drive, does not work, 45...
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67 under warranty, 67 tools required for installation, 2 troubleshooting, 35 unpacking the PC, 2 for HP World Wide Web site, 63 VESA connector, 28 video board flash BIOS, 19 World Wide Web access to HP, 63...
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Product Name: Personal Computer Model Number: HP Vectra XA 6/xxx SAFETY: International: IEC 950: 1991+A1+A2 +A3 Europe: EN 60950: 1992+A1+A2 EN 60825-1994 International: CISPR 22: 1993 Class B...
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Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par HP. La pile dans cet ordinateur est une pile au lithium qui ne contient pas de métaux lourds, néanmoins, afin de protéger l’environnement, il ne faut pas jeter les piles dans les ordures ménagères.
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Page 76 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 2:04 PM Notice for the United Kingdom 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. Noise Declaration for Germany Lärmangabe nach Maschinenlärmverordnung - 3 GSGV (Deutschland) LpA <...
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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.
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Response time for HP on-site service in an HP Service Travel Area is normally next business day (excluding HP holidays) for HP Travel Zones 1-3 (generally 100 miles or 160 Km from the HP office). Response time is second business day for Zones 4 and 5 (200 miles, 320 Km); third business day for Zone 6 (300 miles, 480 Km); and negotiated beyond Zone 6.
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The HP Software Product License Agreement and Product Limited Warranty shall govern all Software which is provided to you, the Customer, as part of the HP computer product. This HP Software Product Agreement and Product Limited Warranty shall supersede any non-HP software license or warranty terms which may be found in any documentation or other materials contained in the computer product packaging.
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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.
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naja-bc.fb4 Page 82 Wednesday, May 15, 1996 2:06 PM Part Number D4544-90001 Printed in...