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ARMADASTATION

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers

INSTALLATION & OPERATIONS GUIDE

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RMADASTATION

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers

Installation and Operations Guide

First Edition April 1998 Part Number 203118-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

ONTENTS

preface

SING THIS GUIDE

chapter 1

ETTING 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

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chapter 2

DENTIFYING 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

ETTING 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

OCKING 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

ECURING 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

HARGING 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

SING 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

NSERTING AND REMOVING

PC C

ARDS

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

NSTALLING AND REMOVING AN EXPANSION BOARD

Installing an Expansion Board.........................................................9-1

Removing an Expansion Board........................................................9-9

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chapter 10

NSTALLING 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

ETTING 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

ROUBLESHOOTING

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

OMPAQ CUSTOMER SUPPORT

appendix B

EGULATORY NOTICES

..............................................................................B-1

appendix C

LECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

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.................................................................. A-1

......................................................................C-1

appendix D

PECIFICATIONS

......................................................................................D-1

appendix E

ONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS

.......................................................................................................I-1

NDEX

................................................................. E-1

Contents ix

preface

SING 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

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keyboard, for example, Keys that you should press at the same time are represented by

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the key names and the plus (+) symbol, for example,

Ctrl+Alt+Delete.

Commands are presented in lowercase, bold type as shown

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here: An arrow symbol is used to separate icons or menu options

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that you should select in succession, for example, click the Start buttonÆSettingsÆControl Panel.

install

a:\install.

Ctrl, Backspace, Tab.

When you need to type information without pressing the

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

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you are directed to “enter” the information.

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights,

NOTE:

or interesting points of information.

IMPORTANT:

information or specific instructions.

Text set off in this manner presents clarifying

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

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

Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to

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Enter

key,

chapter

GETTING STARTED

Contents of the Packing Box

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

Contents of the Packing Box

Desktop expansion base

Expansion base power cord

3-to-2-prong plug adapter

(Japan only)

Packing Box Contents

Two expansion base keys (shipped inside PC Card slot)

Monitor support cover (optional on some models)

Getting Started 1-1

Removing the Keys from the PC Car d Slot

To remove the two desktop expansion base keys fr om 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 S l ot

1-2 Getting Started

Installation Requirements

The desktop expansion ba se can be used with any of the Com pa q Armada 7000 Families of Personal Computers.

The expansion base a nd the computer can be set up a s a desktop or tower system.

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

❏ “Setting Up a D esktop System Without an External

Monitor”

❏ “Setting Up a Desktop System with an External Monitor”

NOTE: A monitor support cover is included with some

ArmadaS tation models. To add a monitor support cover to your system as an optional accessory, refe r to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A to cont act your nearest Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider.

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A tower system requires an optional tower stand. For quick setup instruct ions, 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 Ext ernal M oni tor

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, conne ct it to the

remaini ng keyboard/mouse connector. If you have a serial mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.

NOTE: If you are not certain w he ther you have a PS/2-compatible

or a serial mouse, refer to the documentation that came with the mouse.

Identifying the Keyboard/ M ouse Connect ors and t he S e rial Connect or on the Desktop Expansion Base

Getting Started 1-5

Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord

To connect the de skt op expansion base to electric al power, follow these steps:

1. Set the voltage select switch 1 to the voltage suppl ied by

your electrical service provider . When 115 VAC is selected 2,

the number 115 i s vi sible on the red portion of the switch.

When 230 VAC is selec t ed 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 Volt age 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 i nt o an outlet in Japan, you

you must first plug the power cord into t he 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:

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

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

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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 Hiber nation, turn the comput er 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 gui de 1.

4. Push the computer toward the rear of the expansion base until

the docking connector on the computer 2 contacts the docki ng

connector on the e xpansion base 3. This activates the

motorized docking mechanism, which pulls the computer into

a fully seated connection.

Docking the Computer in the Desktop Expansion B ase

1-8 Getting Started

Turning On the System

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

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Slide the power switch on the computer. or

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Slide the power switch 1 on the expansion base.

The power/s uspend 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 S upport Cover on t he Deskt op E xpansion B ase

Getting Started 1-11

Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Monitor

To connect the keyboard, mouse, and m oni tor to the desktop expansion base, foll ow t hese steps:

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

connectors 1 on the rear pa nel of the expansion base.

2. If you have a PS/2-compatible mouse, conne ct it to the

remaini ng keyboard/mouse connector. If you have a serial

mouse, connect it to the serial connector 2.

NOTE: If you are not c ertain 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/ M ouse Connect ors, S e rial Connect or, 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 i s open.

3. Follow the procedures in the previous section, “Setting Up the

System Without an External Monitor,” for

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First, “Connecting the Expansion Base Power Cord.”

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Second, “Doc king the Computer.”

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Third, “Turning On the System.”

4. Turn on the external monitor power switch.

Getting Started 1-13

chapter

DENTIFYING COMPONENTS

Left Side Component

Component Function

Audio bass port Enhances sound.

IMPORTANT:

base is an active component of the expansion base audio system. Do

not place foreign objects in this opening.

The audio bass port molded into the desktop expansion

Identifying Components 2-1

Front and Top Components

Component Function

Monitor support cover slots (2)

Alignment guides (2) Guide computer during docking. Alignment tray Positions docked computer.

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Stereo speakers (2) Produce high quality stereo sound. Docking connector Connects to docking connector

Half-height bay Supports a standard half-height bay

Docking latch Helps secure computer in the

Position monitor support cover.

on computer.

device. Can be converted to a second MultiBay or an LTE 5000 MultiBay.

expansion base.

Continued

2-2 Identifying Components

Front and Top Components

Continued

Component Function

MultiBay Supports any MultiBay device that is

MultiBay device

release latch MultiBay light Turns on when

Suspend button When system is off: Turns system on.

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Power/suspend light On: System is on.

supported by a computer MultiBay. Releases a device from the MultiBay.

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A removable drive in the MultiBay is being accessed.

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A battery pack in the MultiBay is charging. (Turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.)

When system is on: Initiates Suspend. When system is in Suspend:

Exits Suspend.

Off: System is off. Blinking: System is in Suspend.

Identifying Components 2-3

Right Side Components

Component Function

Power/suspend light On: System is on.

Computer eject button Releases computer from the

Infrared port Links to another IrDA-compliant

Volume control Adjusts volume on

Off: System is off. Blinking: System is in Suspend.

expansion base.

device for wireless communication. NOTE: This pass-through connector

functions only when an infraredequipped computer is docked.

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Expansion base speakers.

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Optional external speakers, headphone, or headset connected to the expansion base.

Continued

2-4 Identifying Components

Right Side Components

Continued

Component Function

Headphone jack Connects an optional stereo

headphone or headset.

Microphone jack Connects an optional single sound

channel (monaural) microphone.

Mute button Mutes volume on

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Expansion base speakers.

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Optional external speakers, headphone, or headset connected to the expansion base.

Power switch When computer is docked, turns

system power on and off. When computer is not docked, this

button is disabled.

Keylock When a computer is docked,

can secure

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The computer to the expansion base.

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Removable drives and battery packs in expansion base and computer MultiBays.

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A battery pack in a computer battery bay.

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PC Cards in the expansion base.

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Options that are installed in the expansion base such as expansion boards or a 100BaseTX Ethernet module.

Desktop expansion base serial number

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Expansion slot covers (2) Protect slots where optional

PC Card door Protects PC Card slots (2).

Expansion base identification number.

expansion boards can be installed.

Identifying Components 2-5

Rear Panel Components

Component Function

Parallel connector Connects an optional parallel device

Keyboard/mouse

connectors (2)

Serial connector Connects an optional serial device

U-bolt Attaches an optional security cable to

USB connectors (2) Connect optional USB devices.

RJ-45 jack Connects a 10BaseT Ethernet

Power connector Connects external AC power.

such as a parallel printer. Connect an optional PS/2-compatible

device such as a keyboard, mouse, or keypad.

such as a serial mouse.

the expansion base. Accommodates thicker cables than the security cable slot.

NOTE: These USB pass-through connectors function only when a USB-equipped computer is docked.

network. Can be used with a 100BaseTX Ethernet network if an optional 100BaseTX Ethernet Module is installed in the expansion base.

Continued

2-6 Identifying Components

Rear Panel Components

Continued

Component Function

Voltage select switch Adjusts expansion base to

Fan Circulates air through the expansion

Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to

25-pin connector The availability and use of this pass-

;

RJ-11 jack The availability and use of this pass-

MIDI/game connector Connects an optional joystick or

External infrared transceiver

connector

Stereo line-in jack Connects an optional tape recorder,

Stereo line-out jack Connects optional external speakers.

Rear panel release latch Releases the rear panel of the

External monitor connector Connects an optional external

supplied voltage.

base to cool internal components.

the expansion base.

through modem connector varies regionally. Please refer to “Regional Differences” at the end of this chapter.

MIDI device. Connects an optional External

Infrared Transceiver. NOTE: This pass-through connector

functions only when an infraredequipped computer is docked.

tuner, or CD player.

expansion base, allowing access to the manual release latch and to internal components.

monitor or overhead projector.

Regional Differences

The desktop expansion base connectors used for modem pass-

through vary by region.

An expansion base purchased for use in North America, Latin

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America, Japan, or Hong Kong has an RJ-11 connector. An expansion base purchased for use in Europe or Asia Pacific

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(except Japan or Hong Kong) has a 25-pin connector.

Identifying Components 2-7

chapter

ETTING 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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