Compaq Evo D310v, D310v - Compaq Evo - 256 MB RAM, Evo Desktop D310v Series Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup & Getting Started
Guide

Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series

Document Part Number: 293386-001

August 2002

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

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© 2002 Compaq Information Technologies, L.P.

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directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Compaq Evo Desktop D310v Series
First Edition (August 2002)
Document Part Number: 293386-001

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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: Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4

Step 5: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5

Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System . . . . . . . . . 1–6

Step 7: Turn Off the Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–7

Contents

2 Getting Started

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

File System Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1

Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2

Customizing the Monitor Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3

Protecting Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Compaq Restore Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–7

Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–9

Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–13

Diagnostic Keyboard LEDs, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–14

Index

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Contents

2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide

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Step 1: Unpack the Computer

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

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safe and comfortable workstation may result in discomfort or serious
injury. Refer to the Safety & Comfort Guide on the Documentation Library
CD 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 Safety &
Regulatory Information on the Documentation Library CD.

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Quick Setup

Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting

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CAUTION: You should not need to change the voltage setting; however,
you should verify that 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.)

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1 Power Cord Connector

2 Voltage Select Switch

3 Mouse Connector

4 Keyboard Connector

5 Universal Serial Bus (USB)

Connectors

6 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.

7 Parallel Port Connector

8 Monitor Connector

9 Headphone/Line-out

Connector

- Audio/Line-in Connector

q Microphone connector

w Gameport connector

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–3

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Quick Setup

Step 4: Front Panel Components

Front Panel Components

1 CD-ROM drive 7 5 1/4 inch expansion bay

2 CD-ROM drive activity light 8 Dual-state power button

3 Diskette drive 9 Power-on light

4 Diskette drive activity light - System activity light

5 Diskette drive eject button q USB Connectors

6 CD-ROM drive eject button

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Step 5: Connect the Power Cords

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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:

■ Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is

an important safety feature.

■ Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is

easily accessible at all times.

■ Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the

power cord from either the electrical outlet or the personal computer.

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–5

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Quick Setup

Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and
Install the Operating System

CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices or third-party devices

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to your computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing
so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.

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.

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CAUTION: Once the automatic installation has begun, DO NOT TURN
OFF THE COMPUTER UNTIL THE PROCESS IS COMPLETE, unless you are
directed to do so as part of the process. Turning off the personal computer
at any other time 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.

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