Compaq Evo D300v User Manual

User’s Guide

Compaq Evo Desktop D300v Series

Document Part Number: 234630-005

May 2002

This guide provides basic information about setting up and maintaining your computer.

Enhanced for accessibility

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Contents

1 Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Computer........................................................................................ 1–1

Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting.............................................................................. 1–2

Step 3: Connect External Devices ................................................................................. 1–3

Step 4: Connect the Power Cords .................................................................................. 1–4

Step 5: Front Panel Components ................................................................................... 1–5

Step 6: Turning On the Personal Computer and Installing the Operating System......... 1–6

Step 7: Turning Off the Personal Computer.................................................................. 1–6

2 Hardware Upgrades

Installation Sequence..................................................................................................... 2–1

Removing the Access Panels......................................................................................... 2–2

Removing the Front Bezel............................................................................................. 2–3

Installing Additional Memory ....................................................................................... 2–4

Memory Module Installation................................................................................... 2–5

Installing or Removing an Expansion Card................................................................... 2–7

Removing a 5.25 Inch Drive.......................................................................................... 2–8

Removing a Diskette Drive or Hard Drive .................................................................. 2–10

3 Setup Utility (Intel Pentium 4 Models)

Setup Utility................................................................................................................... 3–1

Using Setup Utility .................................................................................................. 3–2

Standard CMOS Setup Screen ................................................................................ 3–3

Advanced CMOS Setup Screen .............................................................................. 3–4

Advanced Chipset Setup Screen.............................................................................. 3–5

Power Management Setup Screen........................................................................... 3–6

PCI/Plug and Play Setup Screen ............................................................................. 3–7

Peripheral Setup Screen .......................................................................................... 3–8

Hardware Monitor Setup Screen............................................................................. 3–8

Auto-Detect Hard Disks Screen.............................................................................. 3–9

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Change User Password Screen................................................................................ 3–9

Change Supervisor Password Screen.................................................................... 3–10

Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Screen................................................ 3–10

Save Settings and Exit Screen............................................................................... 3–11

Exit Without Saving Screen.................................................................................. 3–11

4 Setup Utility (Intel Celeron Models)

Computer Setup Utilities (F10)....................................................................................... 4–1

Using Computer Setup Utilities .............................................................................. 4–3

A Battery Replacement

Replacing the Battery.................................................................................................... A–1

B Routine Computer Care and Shipping Preparation

Routine Computer Care................................................................................................. B–1

CD-ROM Drive Precautions.......................................................................................... B–2

Operation................................................................................................................. B–2

Cleaning .................................................................................................................. B–2

Safety....................................................................................................................... B–2

Shipping Preparation...................................................................................................... B–3

C Electrostatic Discharge

Preventing Electrostatic Damage................................................................................... C–1

Grounding Methods....................................................................................................... C–2

D Power Cord Set Requirements

E Agency Notices

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers ........................................................... E–1

Federal Communications Commission Notice .............................................................. E–1

Modifications .......................................................................................................... E–2

Mouse Compliance Statement................................................................................. E–2

Cables...................................................................................................................... E–2

Declaration of Conformity for Products

Marked with the FCC Logo (United States only) ................................................... E–3

Canadian Notice...................................................................................................... E–3

Avis Canadien......................................................................................................... E–3

European Union Notice ................................................................................................. E–4

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Japanese Notice.............................................................................................................. E–4

Energy Star Compliance................................................................................................ E–4

German Ergonomics Notice........................................................................................... E–5

Laser Safety ................................................................................................................... E–6

CDRH Regulations.................................................................................................. E–6

Compliance with International Regulations............................................................ E–6

Laser Product Label ................................................................................................ E–7

Laser Information.................................................................................................... E–7

Battery Replacement Notice.................................................................................... E–8

Index

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Step 1: Unpack the Computer

Quick Setup

WARNING: Misuse of your personal computer or failure to establish a safe

and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious injury. Refer to your Safety & Comfort Guide for more information on choosing a workspace and creating a safe and comfortable work environment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For more information, refer to Appendix E of this guide. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, connect your personal computer only to a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

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Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting

CAUTION: Ensure the voltage selection is compatible with your local power

specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to your computer.

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Step 3: Connect External Devices

Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.

Rear Panel Connectors (Arrangement of connectors may vary by model.)

Power Cord Connector

Parallel Port Connector

Quick Setup

Voltage Select Switch

Mouse Connector

Keyboard Connector

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Connectors

Serial Connector

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your personal computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing properly.

Monitor Connector

Headphone/Line-out

Connector

Audio/Line-in Connector

Microphone connector

Gameport connector

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Step 4: Connect the Power Cords

Connect the power cords as shown. Turn on the monitor, then turn on the personal computer.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the

equipment:

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Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

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Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

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Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the power cord from either the electrical outlet or the personal

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computer.

Step 5: Front Panel Components

Quick Setup

Front Panel Components

1 CD-ROM drive 2 CD-ROM drive activity light 3 Diskette drive 4 Diskette drive activity light 5 Diskette drive eject button

CD-ROM drive eject button

5 1/4 inch expansion bay

Dual-state power button

Power-on light

System activity light

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Step 6: Turning On the Personal Computer and Installing the Operating System

Press the power button to turn on the personal computer. The first time you turn on the personal computer, the operating

system is installed automatically. This process takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on which operating system is being installed. Carefully read and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to complete the installation.

CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE. Turning off the personal computer during the installation process might damage the software

that runs the personal computer.

When the Welcome to Windows screen is displayed, the Windows installation process is complete.

Step 7: Turning Off the Personal Computer

To properly turn off the personal computer, first exit the operating system. In Windows, click Start > Shut Down. In Windows operating systems, pressing the power button does not turn off the power, but causes the personal computer to enter a low-power state. This allows you to quickly power down, without closing applications, and to quickly return to the same operational state without any data loss.

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Installation Sequence

It is very important that you follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of any optional equipment.

For more information about Setup Utility/Computer Setup, refer to the appropriate Setup Utility chapter in this guide.

1. If the computer is already on, turn it off and disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the equipment, do not plug telecommunications or telephone connectors into the network interface controller (NIC) receptacles.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional equipment. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge,” for more information.

Hardware Upgrades

2. Open the computer by removing its access panels. See the procedures for removing the computer access panels later in this chapter.

3. Install any optional equipment. See the applicable sections of this guide or refer to the documentation provided with the optional equipment for instructions.

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4. Replace the computer cover.

5. Turn on the monitor, computer, and any devices you want to test.

Reconfigure the computer, if necessary. For more information about Computer Setup/Setup Utility, refer to the appropriate Setup Utility chapter in this guide.

Removing the Access Panels

1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices.

2. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, and disconnect any external devices.

CAUTION: Before removing the computer access panel, ensure that the computer is turned off and that the power cord is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

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Hardware Upgrades

3. Remove the two screws that secure the access panel to the

computer chassis.

Remove the right access panel to upgrade memory or an expansion card. Remove the left access panel to upgrade a drive.

4. Slide the access panel back about 1 inch (2.5 cm), then lift it

away from and off the unit.

Removing the Computer Access Panel

To replace the access panel, reverse steps 1-4.

Removing the Front Bezel

Remove the front bezel to upgrade a drive.

1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the

computer and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet and disconnect any external devices.

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2. Remove the computer access panels.

3. Squeeze the two circular tabs inside the front of the chassis

then pull the front bezel away from the chassis to release it

Removing the Front Bezel

When replacing the front bezel, ensure that the side tabs are properly placed in the chassis before replacing the front bezel back.

Installing Additional Memory

The memory sockets on the system board can be populated with industry-standard DIMMs. These memory module slots are populated with at least one preinstalled memory module. To achieve the maximum memory support, you may be required to replace the preinstalled DIMM with a higher capacity DIMM.

The DRAM controller supports a 64-bit memory data interface, optionally supporting 64-bit wide and 128-bit wide non-ECC DIMM modules. The supported DRAM type is Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM).

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Two 168-pin DIMM socket sites (DIMM0 and DIMM1) operate at

3.3V. This allows system memory to be expanded from 32 MB to

512 MB of SDRAM. The DRAM Controller uses the JEDEC standard Serial Presence

Detect (SPD) mechanism to detect memory and array configurations; no jumper settings are required for the memory size. Memory is automatically detected by the system BIOS.

Rules for adding SDRAM memory modules to the DIMM memory array are as follows:

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The DIMM sockets support either single or double-sided “Unbuffered DIMM” modules.

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The installed DRAM type can be 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMMs.

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The installed DRAM can be either PC100 or PC133. The maximum operation speed of the memory array is 133 MHz.

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DIMM sockets can be populated in any order.

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The DRAM Timing register, which provides the DRAM speed grade control for the entire memory array, will be programmed to use the timings of the slowest DRAMs installed.

Memory Module Installation

CAUTION: Your memory module sockets have gold metal contacts.

When upgrading your memory, it is important to use memory modules with gold metal contacts to prevent corrosion and/or oxidation resulting from having incompatible metals in contact with each other.

CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional cards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer to Appendix C, “Electrostatic Discharge,” for more information.

CAUTION: When handling a memory module, be careful not to touch any of the contacts. Doing so may damage the module.

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1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the

computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove the access panel and locate the memory module sockets.

WARNING: To reduce risk of personal injury from hot surfaces, allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

3. Open both latches of the memory module socket 1, and insert

the memory module into the socket 2.

Begin by installing a module into the socket nearest the preinstalled module, and install the modules following the numerical order of the sockets.

A memory module can be installed in only one way. Match the notch on the module with the tab on the memory socket. Push the module down into the socket, ensuring that the module is fully inserted and properly seated.

4. Close both latches of the memory module socket

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Installing or Removing an Expansion Card

1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove the access panel.

If installing an expansion card, skip to step 8.

3. To remove an expansion card, disconnect any cables attached to

the expansion card.

4. Remove the screw at the top of the expansion slot.

5. Hold the card at each end and carefully rock it back and forth

until the connectors pull free from the socket. Be sure not to scrape the card against other components.

6. Store the card in anti-static packaging.

7. Install an expansion slot cover or new expansion card to close

the open slot.

If not installing an additional expansion card, skip to step 10.

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8. Remove the expansion slot cover.

9. Slide the expansion card into the expansion socket and press it

firmly into place.

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When you install an expansion card, make sure you press firmly on the card so that the entire connector seats properly in the expansion card socket.

10. Replace the screw at the top of the expansion slot.

11. Replace the access panel.

12. Connect external cables to the installed card, if needed.

Reconfigure the computer, if necessary.

Removing a 5.25 Inch Drive

1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the

computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove both access panels.

3. Remove the front bezel.

4. Disconnect the power, data, and audio cables, as necessary, from

the back of the drive.

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5. Remove the four screws, two from each side, that secure the

drive in the drive cage.

6. Slide the drive out of the drive cage, as shown in the illustration

below.

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Removing a Diskette Drive or Hard Drive

1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the

computer and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the power outlet.

2. Remove the left access panel.

3. Remove the front bezel.

4. Disconnect the power, data, and audio cables, as necessary, from

the back of the drive.

5. Remove the four screws, 3 in the front and 1 on the side, that

secure the drive cage to the chassis.

Removing the drive cage

6. Remove the drive cage from the chassis.

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7. Remove the four screws, two from each side, that secure the

drive in the drive cage 1.

8. Slide the drive out of the drive cage, as shown in the illustrations

below

Removing the Diskette Drive

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