Compaq Evo D500 USD Getting Started Manual

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Quick Setup &
Getting Started Guide

Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop
Personal Computer

Document Part Number: 250893-001

November 2001

This book will help you with the initial hardware and software setup
for the Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop personal computer.

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© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.

Compaq, the Compaq logo, and Evo are trademarks of Compaq Information
Technologies Group, L.P. in the United States and other countries.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.

All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective
companies.

Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions
contained herein. The information in this document is provided “as is” without
warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The warranties for
Compaq products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements
accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as

constituting an additional warranty.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow

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directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow
directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

Printed in the U.S.A.

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
First Edition (November 2001)
Document Part Number: 250893-001

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Quick Setup

Step 1: Unpack the Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop Personal Computer . . . . . . . 1

Choose Minitower or Desktop Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Step 2: Identify Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Step 3: Connect External Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Step 4: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Step 5: Identify the Top and Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Contents

Getting Started

Customizing the Monitor Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Protecting Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Compaq Restore CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning Off the Personal Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Interpreting the Diagnostic Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Solving Minor Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Solving Hardware Installation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Index

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Contents

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Step 1: Unpack the Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim

Desktop Personal Computer

Quick Setup

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 your
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 the
risk of electrical shock, connect your personal computer only to a
grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Safety & Comfort Guide

Compaq Reference Library

for more information on

CD. To reduce the

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Quick Setup

Choose Minitower or Desktop Configuration

The Compaq Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop personal computer can
be used in either a minitower or desktop configuration. To use it in the
minitower configuration, align the hole at the base of the personal
computer with the post and thumbscrew in the stand. Tighten the
screw to secure the personal computer to the stand. This adds stability
and helps to ensure proper airflow to the internal components.

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Step 2: Identify Rear Panel Components

Quick Setup

Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop Personal
Computer

1 Cable-Lock Provision 7 Line-Out Audio Connector

2 Power Cord Connector 8 Line-In Audio Connector

3 Ethernet RJ-45 Connector 9 PS/2 Mouse Connector

4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connectors (4) - PS/2 Keyboard Connector

5 Legacy Module q Serial Connector

Connector is not visible with Legacy

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Module or rear panel cover installed.

6 Monitor Connector e Multiport (and retaining screw)

Any USB device (including keyboard and mouse) can be connected to any USB connector.

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The optional Legacy Module provides serial, parallel, PS/2 mouse, and PS/2 keyboard

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connectors. For more information, refer to the

Reference Library CD

You must turn off the computer and unplug the power cord before installing or removing a

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MultiPort module.

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Evo D500 Ultra-Slim Desktop Personal
Computer with Legacy Module Installed

w Parallel Port Connector

Hardware Reference Guide

on the Compaq

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Quick Setup

Step 3: Connect External Devices

Connect the monitor, mouse, and keyboard cables. If you use a
network, connect the network cable to the Ethernet RJ-45 Connector.
For the location of connectors on the rear panel, refer to “Step 2:
Identify Rear Panel Components” on page 3. For easy setup, Compaq
has color-coded the cables and rear panel connectors.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire, or damage to the

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equipment, do not plug telecommunications/telephone connections into
the network interface controller (NIC) connectors.

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PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors are available only on Evo D500
Ultra-Slim Desktop personal computers equipped with the Legacy
Module. A USB mouse or keyboard may be connected to any of the
available USB connectors.

CAUTION: Do not add additional, 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.

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Step 4: Connect the Power Cords

Connect the power cords as shown below. The power cord may be
pressed into the slot provided on the rear panel cover or Legacy
Module (if installed) to keep it out of the way.

Quick Setup

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

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

■ Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the

is an important safety feature.

is easily accessible at all times.

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