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Advanced Setup Guide
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Date: Autumn 1997

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  • Page 1 Advanced Setup Guide Online Guide Date: Autumn 1997...

  • 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 the Go Back button in the toolbar to go back to your previous place in the guide. Click the Next Page button in the toolbar to go to the next page 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 5 Advanced Setup Guide Advanced Setup Guide...

  • Page 6: The Hp Pc

    The HP PC The HP PC The HP minitower PC provides the following components and features: System Board • Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) controller with two channels on the PCI bus: A primary IDE channel for two IDE hard disk drives. A secondary IDE channel for an IDE CD-ROM drive or a IDE hard disk drive.
  • Page 7 The HP PC • System ROM (using flash ROM technology) that can be easily updated with the latest firmware, using the Phlash.exe program supplied with the firmware upgrade. The system ROM contains: The BIOS (system BIOS, video BIOS and low-option ROM). The menu-driven Setup program with context-sensitive help (in U.S.

  • Page 8: Associated Documentation

    Associated Documentation Preinstalled Software Your HP PC is preinstalled with the following operating software: • BIOS: Phoenix. • Operating system: Windows 95 provides you with configuration tools, Plug and Play mode, and many other features. • Depending on the model you have purchased, your computer may also include: business applications, communication software, and a range of information sources, tools, and utilities to better tailor your PC to suit your needs.

  • Page 9: Hp Centers

    HP Centers HP Centers Double-click the icon on the desktop, or click on the Start menu and then HP Centers, or press the key on your keyboard, to open the HP Centers window. Once you have opened the HP Centers window you can access and use the following centers: •...
  • Page 10 HP Centers...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents How to Use this Online Guide..............2 Notice .
  • Page 12 HP Setup Program ..............Protecting Your PC from Virus Infections .
  • Page 13 4 Business Communications Options Introduction ................What Is a Modem? .
  • Page 14 Software Settings ............... . . Viewing the Software Settings .
  • Page 15 7 Technical Characteristics System Characteristics ..............Physical Characteristics .

  • Page 17: Introducing The Advanced Setup Guide

    Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide The Advanced Setup Guide is an online document that can be read directly from the screen or can be printed out, keeping the same book structure as seen online.

  • Page 18: Overview

    1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide Overview Overview The HP PC has everything you need in a high performance computer. On certain models, performance is further enhanced by advanced features incorporating the latest in sound and communications capabilities. As a data modem, your computer operates at line speeds of up to 33,6 kbps (bits per second). And, as a fax modem, it can send and receive at rates of up to 14,4 kbps.

  • Page 19: System Board

    1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide System Board System Board The following system board block diagram will help you identify where the different components and connections are located on the board. Refer to the section “System Board Configuration Switches” on page 20 for switch settings.

  • Page 20: System Board Configuration Switches

    1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide System Board Configuration Switches System Board Configuration Switches The system board configuration switches are used to configure certain aspects of the computer. This illustration shows the switch settings, and the position of the switch on the system board.

  • Page 21: Main Memory

    1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide System Board Configuration Switches Processor Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 7 Switch 8 Frequency Open Closed Closed Open Closed Open Closed Open Closed Closed Closed Open Open Closed Closed Closed Closed Open Open...

  • Page 22: Video Memory

    1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide System Board Configuration Switches Video Memory If you notice that certain applications need more memory than is already installed to display more colors, or for higher resolutions or increased speed, extra video memory can be installed Depending on the model you have purchased, your computer is supplied with one of the following: •...

  • Page 23: Protecting And Using Your Pc

    Protecting and Using Your PC This chapter presents an overview of the security features provided with the HP PC and a list of tasks that should be carried out on a regular basis to protect and look after your files. This section also includes information about the different features available with the HP Enhanced Keyboard.

  • Page 24: Security Features

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC Security Features Security Features The HP PC has many security features to protect stored files, and to prevent unauthorized operation of software applications. HP Off Your HP PC includes a security feature that prevents the loss of data if the PC is accidentally turned off. HP Off uses a combination of hardware and software features that links the On/Off button to the Windows 95 Shut Down feature.

  • Page 25: Hp Setup Program

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC Security Features HP Setup Program The following security features are set by using the HP Setup Program: • User password. • Administrator password (system configuration protection). • Power-on prompt, with user or administrator password. •...

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Disk And Files

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC Maintaining Your Disk and Files Maintaining Your Disk and Files To ensure that you have a good and efficient working environment, you can use the tools provided with your HP PC to protect all your files and keep your system at its highest possible performance level. It is recommended that you schedule maintenance tasks on your PC on a regular basis.

  • Page 27: Increasing Disk Space

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC Maintaining Your Disk and Files Increasing Disk Space If there is a need for some extra space on the disk, this can be met by compressing the files on the disk. Disk drives can also be compressed.

  • Page 28: Hp Pc Ergonomic Power Solution

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution Your HP PC includes the Ergonomic Power Solution. Using a combination of software and hardware, the Ergonomic Power Solution enables you to turn on the PC from the keyboard and to turn it off using the Windows 95 Shut Down command.
  • Page 29 2 Protecting and Using Your PC HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution The following table helps you understand the power management features available in Windows 95, and their association with the power management features in the BIOS. Option Feature Comments Low-power standby mode, reduces the power used by your display by automatically switching it to Standby This feature is not linked to the mode after a certain period of inactivity.

  • Page 30: Enhanced Keyboard

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC Enhanced Keyboard Enhanced Keyboard The HP Enhanced Keyboard allows you to access directly various software applications. You can also create your own shortcuts to your most frequent tasks by configuring some keys. For example, you can access your word processor application at a touch of a single key.
  • Page 31 2 Protecting and Using Your PC Enhanced Keyboard Function Configure Key You can assign these keys to start applications, open files, or open URLs on the Internet. For example, you can Yes. Refer to Shortcut access your word processor application at a touch of a single key. “Configuring (S3, S4, S5) Shortcut Keys”...

  • Page 32: Configuring Shortcut Keys

    2 Protecting and Using Your PC Enhanced Keyboard Configuring Shortcut Keys You have three standard configurable shortcut keys (S3, S4, S5), along with the Phone Dialer which can also be configured. You can configure shortcut keys from the Control Panel. Double-click the Keyboard icon, then from the Keyboard Properties screen, select the Shortcuts Tab.
  • Page 33 2 Protecting and Using Your PC Enhanced Keyboard The Phone key and Power key can be configured through the Control Panel. Double-click the Keyboard icon, then from the Keyboard Properties screen, select the Configuration Tab. Start Phone Dialer. Link to telephone directories world-wide.
  • Page 34 2 Protecting and Using Your PC Enhanced Keyboard...

  • Page 35: The Hp Setup Program

    The HP Setup Program The integrated (ROM-based) Setup program displays the configuration of your HP PC and allows you to set certain parameters.

  • Page 36: Hp/Phoenix Bios Description

    3 The HP Setup Program HP/Phoenix BIOS Description HP/Phoenix BIOS Description The System ROM contains the BIOS (System BIOS, video BIOS and low-option ROM) and the power-on self-test routines that allow you to view the results of the diagnostics and provide you with error corrective-action messages if necessary.

  • Page 37: Hp Setup Program

    3 The HP Setup Program HP Setup Program HP Setup Program The built-in Setup program is accessed by pressing the key during the Power-On-Self-Test or POST. Online help for an item on the Setup screen can be obtained by highlighting the item. Help is then displayed on the right of the screen. Setup changes system behavior by modifying the power-on initialization parameters.

  • Page 38: Hp Setup Key Functions

    3 The HP Setup Program HP Setup Program HP Setup Key Functions The following key functions are available when using the HP Setup program. • arrows, keys or key can be used to select fields in the current menu. • key moves to the top item, and the key moves to the bottom item of the current menu.

  • Page 39: Setting Passwords

    3 The HP Setup Program Setting Passwords Setting Passwords You can set two passwords, the administrator password and the user password, to provide two levels of protection for your PC. You set both passwords in the Security menu group of the Setup program. To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a password, but do not enter anything in the password field.

  • Page 40: Setting A User Password

    3 The HP Setup Program Setting Passwords Setting a User Password A User Password can only be set if an Administrator Password has already been set. Set a User Password to: • Provide a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC being started or used in your absence. •...

  • Page 41: Power Management In The Bios

    3 The HP Setup Program Power Management in the BIOS Power Management in the BIOS The HP Setup program enables you to reduce the PC’s power consumption when you are not using it. The following table is designed to help you understand the power management features available in the HP Setup program, and their association with the power management features in Windows 95.
  • Page 42 3 The HP Setup Program Power Management in the BIOS...

  • Page 43: Business Communications Options

    Business Communications Options Depending on the HP PC you have purchased, you may have built-in advanced communications and telephony options installed.

  • Page 44: Introduction

    4 Business Communications Options Introduction Introduction The communications option provides you with hands-free communication and multimedia functions, through the use of a headset and audio devices. It also provides communications tools that give you the possibility to send and receive faxes, receive voice messages, and access Bulletin Board Systems (called BBSs).
  • Page 45 4 Business Communications Options Introduction Your communications option connects your HP PC to: - telephones - fax machines - networks - other systems with modems...

  • Page 46: How Your Modem Works

    4 Business Communications Options How Your Modem Works How Your Modem Works In data mode your Modem takes advantage of the typical network configuration found when an analog subscriber connects to a digitally connected server. Because it bypasses the analog-to-digital conversion in the downstream path, the modem can use nearly all of the available 64 kbps network bandwidth.

  • Page 47: Software Settings

    4 Business Communications Options Software Settings Software Settings The modem card in your computer supports Plug and Play. This means that, when the card is installed or reinstalled, Windows 95 is able to automatically configure various software settings to enable the computer to communicate with the card: •...

  • Page 48: Viewing The Software Settings

    4 Business Communications Options Software Settings Viewing the Software Settings All of the settings are software-configurable. There are no jumpers to set on the card. Plug and Play means you should never experience a conflict with the settings. To view the modem settings: Click the Start button and select Settings, then Control Panel.

  • Page 49: Basic At Commands

    4 Business Communications Options 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 50 4 Business Communications Options 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 51 4 Business Communications Options 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.
  • Page 52 4 Business Communications Options 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).
  • Page 53 4 Business Communications Options 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 54: Modem Response Messages

    4 Business Communications Options 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 55 4 Business Communications Options 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 56 4 Business Communications Options 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 57 4 Business Communications Options 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 58 4 Business Communications Options Modem Response Messages...

  • Page 59: Using Sound On Your Pc

    Using Sound on Your PC Depending on the HP PC you have purchased, you may have a sound card installed. This section helps you to set up your sound programs and to solve any problems that you may encounter.

  • Page 60: Why Do I Need Sound

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Why Do I Need Sound? Why Do I Need Sound? Sound is an essential element in multimedia computing. But just what is “multimedia computing”, and what can you do with it? With the multimedia sound option in your PC, you can: Run training applications that use speech and music.
  • Page 61 5 Using Sound on Your PC Why Do I Need Sound? Furthermore, using the standard audio software on your computer, you can: Record speech or music (as “wave files”) and embed these sounds in other programs. This is useful for creating training programs.

  • Page 62: Running The Audio Programs

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Running the Audio Programs Running the Audio Programs Your HP PC has full audio capability. The sound card’s features can be used by any application that supports standard PC audio capability. For example, you can add computer software for creating your own multimedia business presentations and training programs, building in voice-over, graphics, and audio enhancements.

  • Page 63: Testing Your Audio Setup

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Testing Your Audio Setup Testing Your Audio Setup There are many sample wave and MIDI files on your computer which you can play to check that your audio system works. Before testing your audio setup, set the Mixer volume control slide bars to mid range. Before testing your audio setup for the first time, make sure the volume control is set well below maximum to avoid Warning injury from excessive noise.

  • Page 64: How To Use The Headset

    5 Using Sound on Your PC How to Use the Headset How to Use the Headset For recording and listening to messages from the telephone answering machine, a headset must be used. This headset includes both microphone and speaker, and is connected directly to the sound card, thus providing you also with hands- free communication and multimedia functions.

  • Page 65: Volume Control

    5 Using Sound on Your PC How to Use the Headset When the telephone line and headset are connected, you are ready to use the communications software. The software can be accessed from the HP communication center. For further information concerning the communications software, refer to the documentation Communications.
  • Page 66 5 Using Sound on Your PC How to Use the Headset To configure the audio mixer and telephony applications, you must do the following: Telephony application. Check that the volume control button is set to approximately one-third of the maximum amplitude.
  • Page 67 5 Using Sound on Your PC How to Use the Headset Audio mixer. Check that the microphone input is disabled, and that the speaker output and line-in input are set between one-third and half the maximum amplitude. To check or modify any settings, double-click the speaker symbol in the right corner of the taskbar.
  • Page 68 5 Using Sound on Your PC How to Use the Headset With the Volume Control dialog box displayed, adjust the volume control levels so that they are similar to those shown below. Select Mute to remove the local echo when using the telephone. Left/right balance controls...
  • Page 69 5 Using Sound on Your PC How to Use the Headset Enhanced Keyboard - Volume Control There are three keys on the enhanced keyboard that can be used to modify the volume. The following illustration shows their position on the keyboard. As already explained, the volume for the headset can be controlled either by using the enhanced keyboard or the communications software.

  • Page 70: Connecting A Midi Keyboard

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Connecting a MIDI Keyboard Connecting a MIDI Keyboard By connecting a keyboard instrument to your computer, and running a sequencer program on your computer to control your musical arrangements, you can create a mini-recording studio. The keyboard instrument you use must have MIDI capability, as most modern instruments do.

  • Page 71: Setting Up

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Connecting a MIDI Keyboard You store your arrangements in a MIDI file, which is like an orchestral score—it can contain the sequence of notes for many different instruments, indicating the pitch and duration of each note and the sort of instrument it should sound like.
  • Page 72 5 Using Sound on Your PC Connecting a MIDI Keyboard Direct your computer’s MIDI output to a playback device as follows: Click the Windows 95 Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. Double-click the Multimedia icon In the Multimedia Properties dialog box, click the MIDI tab. •...
  • Page 73 5 Using Sound on Your PC Connecting a MIDI Keyboard In your sequencer program, for each track select an output port, a channel number, and a patch number or name: • The output port defines where the track is to be sent for playback: to the computer’s internal synthesizer or to your keyboard instrument.

  • Page 74: Software Settings

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Software Settings Software Settings The sound card in your HP PC supports Plug and Play. This means that, when the card is installed or reinstalled, Windows 95 is able to automatically configure various software settings to enable the computer to communicate with the card: •...

  • Page 75: Viewing The Software Settings

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Software Settings The operating system may change these settings when a card is installed or reinstalled in the following cases: • Another peripheral device uses the same I/O addresses, DMA channel, or interrupt setting as the sound card (known as a hardware conflict).

  • Page 76: Playing Cds

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Playing CDs Playing CDs The CD Player program acts in the same way as the CD unit in a hi-fi system. It lets you play music CDs, so you can listen to music while working. In addition, if you’re creating an audio-visual presentation, you can add CD music or sounds to your presentation.

  • Page 77: Recording Your Voice

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Recording Your Voice Recording Your Voice By creating your own sound recordings, you can customize your computer sounds, embed speech in documents, or create a sound track for a presentation. The programs you use, for example to create a presentation, will give you detailed instructions in how to use the recordings.

  • Page 78: Mixing Sounds

    5 Using Sound on Your PC Recording Your Voice Mixing Sounds The Volume Control program is like a mixing console in a recording studio. It lets you combine sounds from various sources, adjusting the level of each source independently. For example, to create a backing track for an audio-visual presentation, you can play music from an audio CD while recording your own voice through the microphone.

  • Page 79: Peripheral Connections

    Peripheral Connections This chapter describes the possible peripheral connections on the minitower backplane, sound card, modem card and rear panel for parallel and serial connections.

  • Page 80: Backplane

    6 Peripheral Connections Backplane Backplane The minitower backplane supports two 16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) cards and two 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards, and has two combination slots for an ISA or PCI card. The six expansion card slots are arranged as follows: •...

  • Page 81: External Connectors

    6 Peripheral Connections External Connectors External Connectors The external connectors on the rear panel of the computer are used to connect the mouse, keyboard and display. The 25-pin parallel port can be used for connecting a parallel printer, while the two 9-pin buffered serial ports are for serial printers.

  • Page 82: Connections For Models With Mga Millennium Ii Video Card

    6 Peripheral Connections External Connectors Connections for Models with MGA Millennium II Video Card The following illustration shows the connections for the models installed with a MGA Millennium II video card. Keyboard Mouse MGA Millennium video display connector Serial Connectors (2) (USB—see note below) Parallel Connector The Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors are between the serial connectors and can be used for USB accessories.

  • Page 83: Sound Card Connectors

    6 Peripheral Connections Sound Card Connectors Sound Card Connectors The computer’s sound card has several connectors that allow you to internally connect the card to other devices. This figure shows where the connectors are located on the sound card. Telephone Answering CD Audio Device Connector...

  • Page 84: Aux In Connector

    6 Peripheral Connections Sound Card Connectors AUX In Connector This Auxiliary Connector allows you to connect an additional internal audio source such as a TV tuner, or another similar card. It can also be used to accept decompressed audio data from an MPEG video card. The AUX In connector has the following pin assignments: Signal Analog Ground...

  • Page 85: Telephone Answering Device Connector

    6 Peripheral Connections Sound Card Connectors Telephone Answering Device Connector This connector, labeled “TAD”, is used to connect the sound card to the modem card in some HP PC models. You can then conduct a hands-free phone conversation using the PC’s headset. The TAD Connector has the following pin assignments Signal Line out...
  • Page 86 6 Peripheral Connections Sound Card Connectors Details of what each socket on the sound card is for are given below. LINE IN Connect devices such as a cassette, DAT, or Minidisc player for playback and recording. Connect a microphone for voice input. LINE OUT Bypass the sound board’s internal amplifier to connect powered speakers, an external amplifier for audio output, or a recording device (tape deck) or stereo headphones.

  • Page 87: Modem Card Connectors

    6 Peripheral Connections Modem Card Connectors Modem Card Connectors This section describes how to connect the telephone to the modem card depending on whether it is to meet U.S. and Canada telephone standards, or International telephone standards. Since the modem card in your computer supports Plug and Play, the hardware settings should not conflict with those of any devices on your system.

  • Page 88: International Telephone Connections

    6 Peripheral Connections Modem Card Connectors International Telephone Connections The HP PC modem card has been preconfigured to adapt to each country’s particular telephone standards. The telephone line cable, which is specific to each country, is connected to the RJ-11 socket on the connections card. This connection enables the use of the modem and telephone.

  • Page 89: Warnings

    6 Peripheral Connections Modem Card Connectors Warnings Safety Information Do not attempt to connect this product to the telephone line during a lightning storm. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
  • Page 90 6 Peripheral Connections Modem Card Connectors...

  • Page 91: Technical Characteristics

    Technical Characteristics This chapter provides the default configuration settings of your HP PC. If you intend to upgrade the current configuration, refer to the following tables to check what can be upgraded.

  • Page 92: System Characteristics

    7 Technical Characteristics System Characteristics System Characteristics Feature Default Configuration BIOS 2 MB Flash BIOS Level-one cache 8 KB code, 8KB write-back data Level-two cache, 256 KB synchronous pipeline burst cache, or could be either: 512 KB synchronous pipeline burst cache Main memory 16, 24, 32 MB (EDO DRAM, 60 ns, 32-bit).
  • Page 93 7 Technical Characteristics System Characteristics Feature Default Configuration • System board VESA internal video pass-through connector • connectors One floppy disk drive cable with three drive connectors • Secondary IDE data cable with two drive connectors, for CD-ROM drives and hard disk drives •...

  • Page 94: Physical Characteristics

    7 Technical Characteristics Physical Characteristics Physical Characteristics The following table shows the physical characteristics of the minitower computer. Characteristic Description Weight 15 kilograms (33 pounds) (excluding keyboard and display) Dimensions 40.5 cm (Depth) by 21 cm (Width) by 41.5 cm (Height) (15.95 inches by 8.27 inches by 16.34 inches) Footprint 0.085 m...

  • Page 95: Power Consumption

    7 Technical Characteristics Power Consumption Power Consumption The figures given below are valid for both the minitower and desktop computers with a standard configuration—no Note expansion cards and no CD-ROM drive. For certain configurations, the power consumption values will be higher. <44 W Full Power Mode <30 W...
  • Page 96 7 Technical Characteristics Power Consumption Typical Power Consumption/Availability for PCI Expansion Card Slots 4.5A maximum per slot + 5 V 0.5A maximum per slot + 12 V 0.1A maximum per slot - 12 V There is a maximum per-slot limit of 25 W between all supply rails.

  • Page 97: Vesa Feature Connector

    7 Technical Characteristics VESA Feature Connector VESA Feature Connector The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) defines a standard video connector, variously known as the VESA feature connector, auxiliary connector, or pass-through connector. The integrated video controller supports an output- only VESA feature connector. This connector is integrated directly on the system board and is connected directly to the pixel data bus and the synchronization signals.
  • Page 98 7 Technical Characteristics Checking Resource Settings...

  • Page 99: Glossary

    Glossary Asynchronous A transmission Basic MIDI format Allows MIDI Cache A block of memory used for the method that uses start, stop, data, and channels 13 to 16 of the General MIDI temporary storage of data. parity bits to exchange data. operation mode to be used when notes are played through MIDI.
  • Page 100 Glossary CMOS memory A separate portion Command mode One of two Device driver Software that enables of your computer’s memory, the operating modes, where the modem is the computer to work with a specific contents of which are preserved when ready to accept commands sent from peripheral, such as a printer.
  • Page 101 Glossary DSP Digital Signal Processor. Flow control Controls the amount of Handshaking The exchange of data sent from your system to your predetermined audible tones to set up modem to ensure that the data does not and control communications between EPA Environment Protection Agency.
  • Page 102 Glossary Jumper An electrically-conductive Mass storage Any device used to Mixing Combining sounds from part that is used to connect two or store large amounts of data external to several sources. more points on a circuit board. the internal memory used by the Commonly used to select processor.
  • Page 103 Glossary Parallel port Input/output channel PCM Pulse Code Modulation, a Profile A group of operating method of storing uncompressed digital characteristics tailored to specific for connecting peripheral devices to audio. The audio is represented by the requirements. Your modem lets you PCs.
  • Page 104 Glossary Remote digital loopback test A ROM Read-Only Memory. Computer Setup program Used to inform the test that checks the operation of your memory used to permanently store computer about its configuration, for modem, the remote modem, and parts of the computer’s operating example, the amount of memory telephone line between them.
  • Page 105 Glossary System board The large circuit board Video memory Memory that enables V.34 The international data or speeds up drawing to the screen or communications standard for modems that contains the principle components increases resolution or color options. that can operate at speeds up to of the computer, and to which 28,800 bps.
  • Page 106 Glossary -law A method of data compression that enables the sampling of sound at a resolution of 16 bits, but that generates the same quantity of data as an 8-bit sampling rate. 16-bit A standard of sound specification that produces a rich, detailed sound embodying more than 65,000 possible digital configurations.

  • Page 107: Index

    Index Bulletin Board Systems disk management ADPCM, compressing audio uploading and downloading configuring the Recycle Bin files business uses for multimedia using a defragmenter – analog line using DriveSpace antivirus software DMA channels associated documents changing the audio settings cassette player, connecting AT commands changing the modem settings CD player...
  • Page 108 Index LINE jack fragmented files I/O addresses LINE OUT socket changing the audio settings changing the modem settings explanation hands-free communication main memory IDE controller hardware conflict maintaining your disk and files Internet changing the settings memory modules interrupt controllers headset menu verifying settings...
  • Page 109 Index response messages power consumption sequencer program Power key settings software settings power key service providers modem card enhanced keyboard settings of audio features sound card connector – power management changing modem connectors – Power-On Self-Test (POST) preferred settings LINE jack preinstalled software settings of modem features TELCO jack...
  • Page 110 Index IDE controller virus memory modules volume control rear panel connectors audio mixer system ROM enhanced keyboard video memory telephony application system characteristics volume keys physical power consumption wall jack – warnings TAD connector analog telephone line tape deck, connecting safety information TELCO jack WEB browser key...

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