Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP230 Getting Started
Getting Started
Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP230
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Getting Started
Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP230
First Edition (March 2001)
Part Number 233954-001
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Writer: Jean Schuck Part Number: 233954-001 File Name: Notice-EN.doc
chapter 1
Getting Started with Software
Installing Your Operating System.......................................................................................1-1
Microsoft Windows 95 or Later and Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0..............1-1
Installing Device Drivers....................................................................................................1-1
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional ......................................1-1
Window 95 or Later......................................................................................................1-2
Converting to NTFS...........................................................................................................1-2
Windows NT Workstation 4.0.......................................................................................1-2
Windows 2000 Professional..........................................................................................1-3
Customizing the Monitor Display.......................................................................................1-3
Protecting Your Software ...................................................................................................1-3
The Compaq Restore CD ..............................................................................................1-3
Using the Compaq Workstation Reference Library CD .......................................................1-3
Registration........................................................................................................................1-4
chapter 2
Getting Started with Hardware
ONTENTS
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Configurable Minitower: Front Panel Components............................................................2-1
Configurable Minitower: Rear Panel Components.............................................................2-2
Choosing the Quiet Drive Options......................................................................................2-3
Interpreting the Diagnostic Lights ......................................................................................2-4
Using the Keyboard............................................................................................................2-6
Windows Logo Keys.....................................................................................................2-8
Turning Off Your Computer...............................................................................................2-8
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Contents iii
chapter
ETTING STARTED WITH
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OFTWARE
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Installing Your Operating System
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your computer
until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may
cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
Microsoft Windows 95 or Later and Microsoft Windows NT
Workstation 4.0
The first time you turn on your computer, Microsoft Windows is
automatically installed for you. This takes approximately 5 to 20
minutes, depending on your system hardware configuration. At the
beginning of the installation process, you may be prompted to select
an operating system and/or a language for the operating system. Read
and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the
installation.
1
Installing Device Drivers
Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 2000 Professional
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If you need to install hardware devices after the operating system
installation is completed, the operating system needs access to the
appropriate software drivers for the devices. The I386 directory and
its subdirectories provide the Compaq-specific integration of the
operating system for your computer model and include supported
device drivers.
When prompted for the I386 directory, replace the path specification
with C:\I386 or use the browse button of the dialog box to browse the
computer for the I386 folder if required. Then reapply Service Pack
6A by clicking its icon located on your desktop.
Getting Started 1-1
Window 95 or Later
Converting to NTFS
Windows NT Workstation 4.0
✎
When reapplying the service pack, if you are prompted to
replace a file with a newer version, always choose Yes.
If you wish to install hardware devices after the operating system
installation is completed, the operating system needs access to the
appropriate software drivers for the devices. The Windows Cab files
directory and its subdirectories provide the Compaq-specific
integration of the operating system for your computer model and
include supported device drivers. The Cab files directory path is
c:\Windows\Options\Cab. However, if you are using the Compaq
Restore CD, the Cab files are located in c:\Compaq\Win95.
The hard drive included with a Windows NT Workstation 4.0 model
contains a primary FAT16 partition on which the operating system
and Compaq software are installed. The rest of the hard drive is
divided into one or more additional partitions. Because FAT16 only
supports partitions up to 2 GB, converting to NTFS will allow hard
drives larger than 2 GB to be partitioned as one large drive. To
convert an existing partition from a 2 GB FAT 16 partition to a 2 GB
NTFS partition:
1-2 Getting Started with Software
1. Click Start →Run.
2. Type CONVERT.EXE X: /FS:NTFS where X is the drive letter
designating the partition you wish to convert.
Alternatively, the Compaq Restore CD can be utilized to repartition
the hard drive. The largest NTFS partition possible is 7.5 to 8.0 GB,
depending on the hard drive, with a second NTFS partition created
from the remaining space on the drive.
CAUTION: The following procedures will remove all of the software
applications and data files from your hard drive. Be sure to back up
any data files you have created prior to converting from FAT16 to
NTFS, or you will not be able to restore them.
You will be able to restore the operating system and drivers required
to access the Internet from the Compaq Restore CD. The operating
system (without Compaq software or optimized drivers) may be
restored from the operating system installation CD or diskettes.
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