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ARMADASTATION

Compaq Armada 7000

Family of Personal Computers

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS GUIDE

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ARMADASTATION

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers

Installation and Operations Guide

First Edition April 1998

Part Number 203118-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

preface

USING THIS GUIDE ......................................................................................	xi
chapter 1
GETTING STARTED
Contents of the Packing Box............................................................	1-1
Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot .....................................	1-2
Installation Requirements.................................................................	1-3
Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor...........	1-4
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse .........................................	1-5
Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord..............................	1-6
Docking the Computer.................................................................	1-8
Turning On the System ................................................................	1-9
Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor...............	1-10
Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Support Cover .................	1-11
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor .......................	1-12
Completing the Setup.................................................................	1-13
chapter 2
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS
Left Side Component .......................................................................	2-1
Front and Top Components..............................................................	2-2
Right Side Components....................................................................	2-4
Rear Panel Components ...................................................................	2-6
Regional Differences........................................................................	2-7

Contents v

chapter 3

GETTING CONNECTED

Connecting an External Device .......................................................	3-1
Selecting a Connector..................................................................	3-1
Connecting an External Device to the System............................	3-2
Using an External Device in the System .........................................	3-3
Audio Equipment ........................................................................	3-3
External Keyboard.......................................................................	3-5
External Monitor or Overhead Projector.....................................	3-5
Joystick or MIDI Device .............................................................	3-5
USB Equipment...........................................................................	3-6
Connecting a Modem.......................................................................	3-6
Connecting an RJ-11 Jack ...........................................................	3-8
Connecting a 25-Pin Connector ..................................................	3-8
Establishing an Infrared Link ..........................................................	3-9
Linking with the Infrared Port...................................................	3-10
Linking with an Optional External Infrared Transceiver..........	3-11
Connecting to an Ethernet Network ..............................................	3-12
Connecting a Network Cable ....................................................	3-13
Installing Network Drivers........................................................	3-14
chapter 4
DOCKING AND UNDOCKING
Preparing to Dock the Computer .....................................................	4-1
When the Computer Is Running Windows 95 ............................	4-1
When the Computer Is Not Running Windows 95 .....................	4-2
Docking the Computer.....................................................................	4-3
Managing System Power .................................................................	4-4
Turning On the System................................................................	4-4
Using the Power Switch ..............................................................	4-4
Using the Suspend Button ...........................................................	4-5
Undocking the Computer.................................................................	4-6
Automatic Undocking of the Computer......................................	4-6
Manual Undocking of the Computer...........................................	4-8

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chapter 5

SECURING THE SYSTEM

Managing System Security ..............................................................	5-1
Locking Components with the Keylock ..........................................	5-2
Locking and Unlocking the Keylock...........................................	5-3
Replacing a Missing Key.............................................................	5-4
Attaching an Optional Cable Lock...................................................	5-5
chapter 6
CHARGING BATTERY PACKS
Charging a Battery Pack...................................................................	6-1
Inserting a Battery Pack into a MultiBay.........................................	6-2
Removing a Battery Pack from a MultiBay.....................................	6-2
chapter 7
USING REMOVABLE DRIVES
Customizing the Device Bays ..........................................................	7-1
Caring for Removable Drives ..........................................................	7-2
Adding Drives to the System ...........................................................	7-3
Selecting Supported Drives .........................................................	7-3
Combining Drives........................................................................	7-4
Using Drive Adapters.......................................................................	7-5
Selecting a Drive Adapter............................................................	7-5
Obtaining a Drive Adapter...........................................................	7-6
Using a Drive Adapter .................................................................	7-7
Inserting a Drive or Drive Assembly into a MultiBay...................	7-14
Removing a Drive or Drive Assembly from a MultiBay...............	7-15
chapter 8
INSERTING AND REMOVING PC CARDS
Adding a PC Card to the System .....................................................	8-1
Selecting a PC Card Slot ..................................................................	8-2
Inserting a PC Card ..........................................................................	8-2
Removing a PC Card........................................................................	8-4
chapter 9
INSTALLING AND REMOVING AN EXPANSION BOARD
Installing an Expansion Board .........................................................	9-1
Removing an Expansion Board........................................................	9-9

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chapter 10

INSTALLING AND REMOVING A HALF-HEIGHT BAY DEVICE

Installing a Half-Height Bay Device .............................................	10-1
Removing a Half-Height Bay Device..........................................	10-16
chapter 11
SETTING UP A TOWER SYSTEM
Preparing to Convert a Desktop System to a Tower System ........	11-2
Inserting the Desktop Expansion Base
into an Optional Tower Stand........................................................	11-3
Docking the Computer in a Tower System ...................................	11-4
Adjusting the Width of an Optional Tower Stand ....................	11-6
Completing the Setup.....................................................................	11-9
chapter 12
TROUBLESHOOTING
Quick Solutions Checklist .............................................................	12-2
Solving Audio Problems................................................................	12-3
Solving Battery Pack Charging Problems .....................................	12-4
Solving Docking and Undocking Problems ..................................	12-5
Solving Expansion Board Problems ..............................................	12-6
Solving External Device Installation Problems.............................	12-7
Solving External Keyboard Problems ...........................................	12-8
Solving External Monitor Problems ..............................................	12-9
Solving External Pointing Device Problems ...............................	12-11
Solving Infrared Problems ...........................................................	12-13
Solving Modem Problems ...........................................................	12-15
Solving PC Card Problems ..........................................................	12-18
Solving Printer Problems .............................................................	12-19
Solving Removable Drive Problems ...........................................	12-20
Solving USB Problems ................................................................	12-22
appendix A
COMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT..................................................................	A-1
appendix B
REGULATORY NOTICES ..............................................................................	B-1
appendix C
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE ......................................................................	C-1

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appendix D

SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................	D-1
appendix E
CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS.................................................................	E-1
INDEX .......................................................................................................	I-1

Contents ix

preface

USING THIS GUIDE

Some or all of the following format conventions are used in this guide to distinguish elements of text:

■Names of keys are shown in bold type as they appear on the keyboard, for example, Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.

■Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example,

Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

■Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown here: install or a:\install.

■An arrow symbol is used to separate icons or menu options that you should select in succession, for example, click the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl Panel.

■When you need to type information without pressing the Enter key, you are directed to “type” the information.

■When you need to type information and press the Enter key, you are directed to “enter” the information.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.

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

!follow directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

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

Using This Guide xi

chapter 1

GETTING STARTED

Contents of the Packing Box

Before you begin, make sure you have removed everything from the box. In addition to the Quick Setup poster and documentation about the desktop expansion base, the box contains:

Contents of the Packing Box

Packing Box Contents

1Desktop expansion base		4 Two expansion base keys
			(shipped inside PC Card slot)

2	Expansion base power cord	5 Monitor support cover (optional on
			some models)

3	3-to-2-prong plug adapter
	(Japan only)

Getting Started 1-1

Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot

To remove the two desktop expansion base keys from the PC Card slot, follow these steps:

1.Open the PC Card door 1 by swinging it upward from the bottom.

2.Slide the PC Card security post 2 toward the rear of the expansion base.

3.Remove the key carrier 3 and keys from the PC Card slot.

4.Close the PC Card door.

Removing the Keys from the PC Card Slot

1-2 Getting Started

Installation Requirements

The desktop expansion base can be used with any of the Compaq Armada 7000 Families of Personal Computers.

The expansion base and the computer can be set up as a desktop or tower system.

■A desktop system must include an external keyboard and mouse. For quick set up instructions, refer in this chapter to

“Setting Up a Desktop System Without an External Monitor”

“Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor”

NOTE: A monitor support cover is included with some ArmadaStation models. To add a monitor support cover to your system as an optional accessory, refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A to contact your nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

■A tower system requires an optional tower stand. For quick setup instructions, refer to Chapter 11, “Setting Up a Tower System.”

Getting Started 1-3

Setting Up a Desktop System

Without an External Monitor

Desktop System without an External Monitor

1-4 Getting Started

Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse

To connect the keyboard and mouse to the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1.Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

2.Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse connectors 1.

3.If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, connect it to the remaining keyboard/mouse connector. If you have a serial mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.

NOTE: If you are not certain whether you have a PS/2-compatible or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation that came with

the mouse.

Identifying the Keyboard/Mouse Connectors and the Serial Connector on the Desktop Expansion Base

Getting Started 1-5

Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord

To connect the desktop expansion base to electrical power, follow these steps:

1.Set the voltage select switch 1 to the voltage supplied by your electrical service provider. When 115 VAC is selected 2, the number 115 is visible on the red portion of the switch. When 230 VAC is selected 3, the number 230 is visible.

NOTE: To verify the voltage of your electrical supply, contact your electrical service provider.

CAUTION: Ensure that the voltage select switch is in the correct position (115 VAC or 230 VAC). Failure to do so will result in damage to the equipment.

Setting the Voltage Select Switch

1-6 Getting Started

2.Plug the power cord into the power connector 1 on the expansion base, then into the electrical outlet 2.

NOTE: To plug the expansion base into an outlet in Japan, you you must first plug the power cord into the 3-to-2-prong plug adapter included with the expansion base. Ensure that the ground wire is connected to a safe earth ground, then plug the 3-to-2-prong plug adapter into the electrical outlet.

Plugging In the Desktop Expansion Base

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock,

!fire, or damage to the equipment:

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

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

■Disconnect power from the equipment by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet.

■Do not place anything on power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no one may accidentally step on or trip over them. Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp the cord by the plug.

Getting Started 1-7

Docking the Computer

!	WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury, keep fingers and
	hands away from the rear of the computer when docking.

	CAUTION: Set up a new computer while it is undocked. Do not turn
	a computer on for the first time while it is docked.

To dock the computer in the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the computer, if it is on. If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, then shut it down.

NOTE: For information about docking the computer without shutting it down, refer to “Preparing to Dock the Computer” in Chapter 4.

2.Turn off, then disconnect any external equipment connected to the computer. Disconnect cables to any installed PC Cards. Disconnect the computer power cord.

3.Slide the computer into the expansion base along the left alignment guide 1.

4.Push the computer toward the rear of the expansion base until the docking connector on the computer 2 contacts the docking connector on the expansion base 3. This activates the motorized docking mechanism, which pulls the computer into a fully seated connection.

Docking the Computer in the Desktop Expansion Base

1-8 Getting Started

Turning On the System

To turn on power to the system (the desktop expansion base, computer, and connected external devices)

■Slide the power switch on the computer. or

■Slide the power switch 1 on the expansion base.

The power/suspend light 2 on the expansion base turns on when the system is on.

Turning On the System

Getting Started 1-9

Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor

Desktop System with an Optional External Monitor

1-10 Getting Started

Installing the Monitor on a Monitor Support Cover

WARNING: To avoid the risk of personal injury or structural

!damage to the monitor support cover, do not place a monitor with an unstable base or a monitor heavier than 55 pounds (25 kilograms) on the support cover. Place the monitor on a work surface next to the docking base.

To install an optional external monitor on a monitor support cover, follow these steps:

1.Ensure that the monitor power switch is turned off.

2.Place the expansion base on a flat surface near an electrical outlet.

3.Place the monitor support cover on the desktop expansion base. Ensure that the legs 1 of the monitor support cover fit securely into the monitor support cover slots 2.

4.Place the base of the monitor on the flat area toward the rear of the monitor support cover.

Placing the Monitor Support Cover on the Desktop Expansion Base

Getting Started 1-11

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor

To connect the keyboard, mouse, and monitor to the desktop expansion base, follow these steps:

1.Connect the keyboard to one of the keyboard/mouse connectors 1 on the rear panel of the expansion base.

2.If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, connect it to the remaining keyboard/mouse connector. If you have a serial mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.

NOTE: If you are not certain whether you have a PS/2-compatible or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation that came with the mouse.

3.Ensure that the power switch on the external monitor is off.

4.Connect the external monitor cable to the external monitor connector 3.

5.Plug the external monitor power cord into an electrical outlet.

Identifying the Keyboard/Mouse Connectors, Serial Connector, and External Monitor Connector on the Desktop Expansion Base

1-12 Getting Started

Completing the Setup

To complete the setup of a desktop system with an external monitor, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the computer, if it is on.

2.Close the computer, if it is open.

3.Follow the procedures in the previous section, “Setting Up the System Without an External Monitor,” for

■First, “Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord.”

■Second, “Docking the Computer.”

■Third, “Turning On the System.”

4.Turn on the external monitor power switch.

Getting Started 1-13

chapter 2

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS

Left Side Component

	Left Side Component
Component	Function

Audio bass port	Enhances sound.

IMPORTANT: The audio bass port molded into the desktop expansion base is an active component of the expansion base audio system. Do not place foreign objects in this opening.

Identifying Components 2-1

Front and Top Components

Component	Function
1 Monitor support cover	Position monitor support cover.
slots (2)

2 Alignment guides (2)	Guide computer during docking.

3 Alignment tray	Positions docked computer.

4 Stereo speakers (2)	Produce high quality stereo sound.

5 Docking connector	Connects to docking connector
	on computer.

6 Half-height bay	Supports a standard half-height bay
	device. Can be converted to a
	second MultiBay or an
	LTE 5000 MultiBay.

7 Docking latch	Helps secure computer in the
	expansion base.

	Continued

2-2 Identifying Components

Front and Top Components Continued

Component	Function
8 MultiBay	Supports any MultiBay device that is
	supported by a computer MultiBay.

9 MultiBay device	Releases a device from the MultiBay.
release latch

: MultiBay light	Turns on when
	■ A removable drive in the MultiBay
	is being accessed.
	■ A battery pack in the MultiBay is
	charging. (Turns off when the
	battery pack is fully charged.)

; Suspend button	When system is off: Turns system on.
	When system is on: Initiates Suspend.
	When system is in Suspend:
	Exits Suspend.

< Power/suspend light	On: System is on.
	Off: System is off.
	Blinking: System is in Suspend.

Identifying Components 2-3

Right Side Components

Component	Function
1 Power/suspend light	On: System is on.
	Off: System is off.
	Blinking: System is in Suspend.

2 Computer eject button	Releases computer from the
	expansion base.

3 Infrared port	Links to another IrDA-compliant
	device for wireless communication.
	NOTE: This pass-through connector
	functions only when an infrared-
	equipped computer is docked.

4 Volume control	Adjusts volume on
	■ Expansion base speakers.
	■ Optional external speakers,
	headphone, or
	headset connected to the
	expansion base.

	Continued

2-4 Identifying Components

Right Side Components Continued

Component	Function
5 Headphone jack	Connects an optional stereo
	headphone or headset.

6 Microphone jack	Connects an optional single sound
	channel (monaural) microphone.

7 Mute button	Mutes volume on
	■ Expansion base speakers.
	■ Optional external speakers,
	headphone, or
	headset connected to the
	expansion base.

8 Power switch	When computer is docked, turns
	system power on and off.
	When computer is not docked, this
	button is disabled.

9 Keylock	When a computer is docked,
	can secure
	■ The computer to the
	expansion base.
	■ Removable drives and battery
	packs in expansion base and
	computer MultiBays.
	■ A battery pack in a computer
	battery bay.
	■ PC Cards in the expansion base.
	■ Options that are installed in the
	expansion base such as
	expansion boards or a
	100BaseTX Ethernet module.

: Desktop expansion base	Expansion base
serial number	identification number.

; Expansion slot covers (2)	Protect slots where optional
	expansion boards can be installed.

< PC Card door	Protects PC Card slots (2).

Identifying Components 2-5

Rear Panel Components

	Rear Panel Components
Component	Function

1 Parallel connector	Connects an optional parallel device
	such as a parallel printer.

2 Keyboard/mouse	Connect an optional PS/2-compatible
connectors (2)	device such as a keyboard, mouse,
	or keypad.

3 Serial connector	Connects an optional serial device
	such as a serial mouse.

4 U-bolt	Attaches an optional security cable to
	the expansion base. Accommodates
	thicker cables than the security
	cable slot.

5 USB connectors (2)	Connect optional USB devices.
	NOTE: These USB pass-through
	connectors function only when a
	USB-equipped computer is docked.

6 RJ-45 jack	Connects a 10BaseT Ethernet
	network. Can be used with a
	100BaseTX Ethernet network if an
	optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module
	is installed in the expansion base.

7 Power connector	Connects external AC power.

	Continued

2-6 Identifying Components

Rear Panel Components Continued

Component	Function
8 Voltage select switch	Adjusts expansion base to
	supplied voltage.

9 Fan	Circulates air through the expansion
	base to cool internal components.

: Security cable slot	Attaches an optional security cable to
	the expansion base.

; 25-pin connector	The availability and use of this pass-
	through modem connector varies
	regionally. Please refer to
	“Regional Differences” at the end of
	this chapter.

< RJ-11 jack	The availability and use of this pass-
	through modem connector varies
	regionally. Please refer to
	“Regional Differences” at the end of
	this chapter.

= MIDI/game connector	Connects an optional joystick or
	MIDI device.

> External infrared transceiver	Connects an optional External
connector	Infrared Transceiver.
	NOTE: This pass-through connector
	functions only when an infrared-
	equipped computer is docked.

? Stereo line-in jack	Connects an optional tape recorder,
	tuner, or CD player.

@ Stereo line-out jack	Connects optional external speakers.

A Rear panel release latch	Releases the rear panel of the
	expansion base, allowing access to
	the manual release latch and to
	internal components.

B External monitor connector	Connects an optional external
	monitor or overhead projector.

Regional Differences

The desktop expansion base connectors used for modem passthrough vary by region.

■An expansion base purchased for use in North America, Latin America, Japan, or Hong Kong has an RJ-11 connector.

■An expansion base purchased for use in Europe or Asia Pacific (except Japan or Hong Kong) has a 25-pin connector.

Identifying Components 2-7

chapter 3

GETTING CONNECTED

Connecting an External Device

Selecting a Connector

If the device documentation directs to you connect the device to a connector on the computer, you can connect the device to the connector with the same name on the desktop expansion base.

For example, if your printer, keyboard, mouse, numeric keypad, external monitor, or overhead projector documentation instructs you to connect the device to a parallel, PS/2, serial, or external monitor connector on your computer, you can connect the device to the parallel 1, keyboard/mouse (PS/2) 2, serial 3, or external monitor connector 4 on the expansion base.

Identifying Connectors

Getting Connected 3-1

Connecting an External Device to the System

To connect an external device to the system, follow these steps:

1.If the computer is docked turn it off.

2.If the external device is on, turn it off, then disconnect it from external power.

3.If the external device is connected to the computer, disconnect it.

4.Connect the external device cable to a connector on the expansion base.

5.If applicable, plug the power cord of the external device into an electrical outlet.

6.If applicable, turn on the power switch of the external device.

7.Turn on the system with the computer power switch or the expansion base power switch.

3-2 Getting Connected

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