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HP Vectra User’s Guide
Table of Contents
WELCOME TO YOUR HP VECTRA PC 54
1 SETTING UP YOUR PC 55
UNPACKING YOUR PC 55
CONNECTING THE DISPLAY, MOUSE, AND KEYBOARD 56
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK 57
CONNECTING A PRINTER 58
CONNECTING AUDIO ACCESSORIES 59
CONNECTING A SCSI ACCESSORY 59
CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS 61
STARTING AND STOPPING YOUR PC 63
INSTALLING AN OPERATING SYSTEM 65
INSTALLING THE WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION OPERATING
SYSTEM 66
INSTALLING THE OS/2
®
OPERATING SYSTEM 6 9
INSTALLING WINDOWS 95 72
2 USING YOUR PC 75
WORKING IN COMFORT 75
REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY 75
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 75
INSTALLING YOUR DISPLAY 76
WHAT IS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN 76
USING A DOCUMENT HOLDER 77
YOUR HP KEYBOARD 77
YOUR DESK 78
YOUR CHAIR 78
YOUR POSTURE 79
YOUR WORKSPACE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 80
LIGHTING 80
FURTHER SUGGESTIONS 81
SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS 81
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ARTICLES FOR MORE INFORMATION 83
CONFIGURING PASSWORD SECURITY 83
SETTING A PASSWORD 84
USING YOUR CD-ROM DRIVE 85
LOADING A CD 86
EJECTING A CD WHEN THE OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON IS DISABLED 87
TIPS FOR USING YOUR PC 87
3 HOW TO INSTALL ACCESSORIES INSIDE YOUR PC 88
SUPPORTED HP ACCESSORIES 88
REMOVING AND REPLACING THE COVER 89
REPLACING THE COVER AFTER INSTALLING ACCESSORIES 92
MOVING THE POWER SUPPLY 93
REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY AFTER INSTALLING
ACCESSORIES 94
INSTALLING MEMORY 95
MAIN MEMORY MODULES 95
INSTALLING MORE MEMORY ON THE MGA VIDEO ADAPTER 96
INSTALLING ACCESSORY BOARDS 98
CONFIGURING ACCESSORY BOARDS WITH PLUG AND PLAY 98
INSTALLING THE BOARD 1 00
INSTALLING DISK DRIVES 103
INSTALLING A HARD DISK DRIVE 104
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION OF A HARD DISK DRIVE 110
INSTALLING A DRIVE IN A FRONT-ACCESS SHELF 111
INSTALLING A PROCESSOR 114
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION OF A PROCESSOR 117
4 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR PC AND USING THE SETUP
PROGRAM 118
SOLVING PROBLEMS 118
IF YOU CANNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM 119
IF YOUR PC DOES NOT START 119
IF YOUR DISPLAY IS BLANK AND THERE ARE NO ERROR
MESSAGES 119
IF AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARS 120
IF YOUR PC HAS A HARDWARE PROBLEM 123
IF YOUR DISPLAY DOES NOT WORK 123
IF YOUR KEYBOARD OR MOUSE DOES NOT WORK 124
IF YOUR PRINTER DOES NOT WORK 125
IF THE FLEXIBLE DISK DRIVE DOES NOT WORK 125
IF THE HARD DISK DOES NOT WORK 126
IF AN ACCESSORY BOARD DOES NOT WORK 126
IF YOUR PC HAS A SOFTWARE PROBLEM 127
IF YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN YOUR PASSWORD 127
IF YOU CAN’T START THE SETUP PROGRAM 127
IF THE DATE AND TIME ARE INCORRECT 128
IF YOUR PC HAS AN AUDIO PROBLEM 128
IF THE CD-ROM DRIVE HAS A PROBLEM 129
USING THE HP SETUP PROGRAM 130
STARTING THE SETUP PROGRAM 130
UNDERSTANDING THE SETUP PROGRAM 132
USING THE SCSISELECT UTILITY 137
IF THE SCSI HARD DISK STOPS WORKING 141
IF YOU LOSE THE KEY 14 1
5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 142
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 142
AUDIO FEATURES 143
POWER CONSUMPTION INFORMATION 1 44
THE PC’S MEMORY MAP 145
IRQS, DMAS, AND I/O ADDRESSES USED BY YOUR PC 146
AVAILABLE VIDEO RESOLUTIONS 147
THE PC’S REAR CONNECTORS 148
SYSTEM CONNECTORS AND SWITCHES 149
SYSTEM BOARD CONNECTORS 149
VIDEO ADAPTER SWITCHES 150
SYSTEM BOARD SWITCHES 151
RECYCLING YOUR PC 1 52
6 HEWLETT PACKARD SUPPORT AND INFORMATION SERVICES
153
INTRODUCTION 153
YOUR HP AUTHORIZED RESELLER 153
HP SUPPORTPACK 154
HP SUPPORT ASSISTANT CD-ROM 154
HEWLETT-PACKARD INFORMATION SERVICES 154
HP FORUM ON COMPUSERVE 154
HP FORUM ON AMERICA ONLINE 155
HP BBS LIBRARY 1 55
INTERNET—FTP LIBRARY SERVICE 156
ACCESS HP WORLD WIDE WEB SITE 156
HP FAXBACK ON DEMAND—HP FIRST 156
HP AUDIO TIPS (USA ONLY) HP AUTOMATED SUPPORT DIRECTORY 156
ORDERING DRIVERS AND BIOS ON DISKETTE{XE "DRIVERS"}{XE
"BIOS"} 157
HP SUPPORT SERVICES 157
HEWLETT-PACKARD TELEPHONE SUPPORT 158
LIFELINE TELEPHONE SUPPORT 159
HP NETWORK PHONE-IN SUPPORT SERVICE (NPS) 159
SUMMARY 160
HEWLETT-PACKARD MARKETING HEADQUARTERS 161
HP WORLD WIDE WEB SERVER 161
HP ANONYMOUS FTP SERVER 161
EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER 161
HP WORLD WIDE WEB SERVER 162
HP ANONYMOUS FTP SERVER 162
EUROPEAN CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER 162
GLOSSARY 163
7 REGULATORY INFORMATION AND WARRANTY168
REGULATORY INFORMATION 168
FCC (FOR USA ONLY) 168
HP HARDWARE WARRANTY 170
HP SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE AGREEMENT AND SOFTWARE &
PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY 1 72
WELCOME TO YOUR HP VECTRA PC
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer. Your high-
performance HP Vectra PC provides:
• a PentiumTM Pro processor in a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for easy processor
upgrades
• processor-integrated level-two cache for improved performance
• 16 MB of ECC (error correcting code) memory, upgradeable to 256 MB
• an Ultra VGA PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) video controller with 2 MB of
video memory (upgradeable to 4 MB)
• an integrated Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) controller on the PCI bus
supporting Fast IDE and Standard IDE
• an integrated Ultra SCSI controller on the PCI bus supporting Fast-20 SCSI-2 (up to 20
MB-per-second data transfer rate) and SCSI Plug and Play (SCAM) compliant devices
• a 32-bit PCI 100VG/10BaseT Ethernet LAN controller
• seven mass storage shelves:
• five front-access shelves
• two internal shelves
• six slots for accessory boards:
• three 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slots
• two 16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slots
• one combination ISA or PCI slot
• a quad-speed CD-ROM drive on the SCSI bus
• an integrated SoundBlasterTM 16 audio interface on the ISA bus
• headphones jack, microphone jack, and volume control on the front panel
• MIDI/joystick interface connector, audio Stereo In jack, and audio Stereo Out jack on the
rear panel
• Wavetable upgrade connector on the system board
• one SCSI connector, one parallel port, and two serial ports on the rear panel
• System BIOS and Video BIOS stored in Flash ROMs (for easy upgradeability)
• BIOS support for ISA “Plug and Play” accessory board configuration
• Optimized for 32-bit operating systems.
NOTE The advanced processor installed in your HP Vectra
PC provides the best performance when used with
32-bit operating systems and applications.
1 SETTING UP YOUR PC
This chapter leads you through the first time installation of your HP Vectra PC.
UNPACKING YOUR PC
1 When you receive your PC, unpack all of the components:
• the computer and power cords
• the display and its video cable
• the keyboard and mouse
• the manuals and disk kit.
This Manual
Video Cable
Power Cords
Display
Computer
Disk kit
Mouse
Keyboard
NOTE Device drivers, HP utilities, and an online Network
Administrator Guide are provided in a disk kit.
2 Place the PC on (or under) a sturdy desk with easily accessible power outlets, and enough
space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories.
3 Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.
4 Place the display next to the computer.
Installation Tools
No tools are required to install your PC. However, if you plan to install a disk drive or an
accessory board inside your PC, you will need a flat-blade screwdriver. See chapter 3,
How to
Install Accessories Inside Your PC
, for more information on installing accessories.
WARNING: If you are in any doubt that you can lift the PC
and the display safely, do not try to move them
without help.
CONNECTING THE DISPLAY, MOUSE, AND KEYBOARD
1 Connect the display, mouse, and keyboard to the back of the computer. The connectors
are shaped to go in one way only.
2 Tighten the display cable attachment screws.
Mouse Connector
Keyboard Connector
Display Connector
CONNECTING TO A NETWORK
The LAN Adapter installed in your PC may have two RJ-45 connectors (one for 100-Mbit/s
operation and one for 10-Mbit/s operation) or one RJ-45 connector (supporting both 100-Mbit/s
and 10-Mbit/s).
The LAN Adapter can automatically detect which connector or network type is being used.
1 Connect the RJ-45 plug on your network cable to the 100-Mbit/s or 10-Mbit/s LAN
connector on the LAN Adapter as appropriate for your network type. Push the plug into the
connector until the plug clicks into place.
100-Mbit/s
10 Mbit/s
Connect the
network cable to
the 100-Mbit/s or
10-Mbit/s LAN
connector
(Your LAN
adapter may
have one
connector which
supports both
network types.)
2 Attach the other end of the LAN cable to a hub (or into a wall jack that is connected to a
hub).
Let your Network Administrator know you are connecting your PC to the network. Refer to
the online Network Administrator Guide (provided with the disk kit) for instructions on
setting up your PC for a LAN connection.
CONNECTING A PRINTER
If you have a printer, connect its cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachment
screws. Use these connectors:
• Parallel (25-pin parallel connector) for a parallel device
• Serial A (9-pin serial connector) for a serial device
• Serial B (9-pin serial connector) for a second serial device.
Serial A
Serial B
Parallel
CONNECTING AUDIO ACCESSORIES
Your PC has a Headphones jack and a Microphone jack on the front panel. An audio Stereo In
jack, an audio Stereo Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector are located on the rear panel.
MIDI connector
Stereo in jack
Stereo out jack
NOTE
The internal speaker and the
Stereo Out jack on the rear
of your PC are deactivated
when you use the
Headphones jack.
The internal speaker is
deactivated when you use
the Stereo Out jack.
Note that external speakers
should have built-in
amplifiers.
The audio accessories
shown h ere (headphones,
microphone, speakers, and
hifi system) are not supplied
with your PC.
WARNING: To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise,
always turn the volume down before connecting
headphones or speakers.
Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods
may permanently damage your hearing.
Before putting on headphones, place them
around your neck and turn the volume down.
When you put on the headphones, slowly
increase the volume until you find a comfortable
listening level, and leave the volume control in
that position.
CONNECTING A SCSI ACCESSORY
Note that Ultra SCSI mode is disabled automatically when an external SCSI accessory is
connected to your PC.
1 Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory for instructions on selecting a SCSI
address. You should assign an unused SCSI address to the accessory.
SCSI addresses range from 0 to 7, with SCSI address 0 used by the first SCSI hard disk
drive and SCSI address 7 reserved for the integrated SCSI controller.
NOTE: You don’t need to set a SCSI address for Plug and
Play SCSI devices (SCSI devices which support the
SCAM protocol).
2 Connect the SCSI accessory to your PC’s external SCSI connector with a shielded SCSI
cable. (Note that Ultra SCSI is automatically disabled when an external SCSI accessory is
connected.)
3 Make sure the SCSI accessory is terminated correctly—either internally or by a
terminating resistor (refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory).
Make sure the SCSI
accessory is terminated
4 Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory to learn how to install any software
that may be necessary to use it.
NOTE The total length of the external SCSI cables should
not exceed 3 meters (approximately 10 feet).
Contact your dealer to order shielded HP SCSI
cables to connect external SCSI accessories.
CONNECTING THE POWER CORDS
1 If fitted, remove the warning label covering the computer’s power connector on the rear of
the computer.
2 Check that the voltage selection switch has been correctly configured for your country.
If the voltage
selection is
incorrect for
your country,
select the
correct voltage
115V or 230V
NOTE You should not have to change the voltage selection
switch setting if the computer was ordered from HP
with the correct localization option for your country.
3 Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The connectors are shaped to
go in one way only.)
Computer Power
Connector
Grounded Outlet
Display Power Connector
4 Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to grounded outlets.
WARNING: For your safety, always connect the equipment to
a grounded wall outlet. Always use a power cord
with a properly grounded plug, such as the one
provided with this equipment, or one in
compliance with your national regulations.
This PC is disconnected from the power by
removing the power cord from the power outlet.
This means the PC must be located close to a
power outlet that is easily accessible.
STARTING AND STOPPING YOUR PC
Starting Your PC
1 Press the power button on the display.
Switch on the display
Then switch on the PC
2 Press the power button on the PC.
The PC performs a power-on self-test. If an error is detected, a message is displayed.
Follow the instructions provided to correct the error.
NOTE If the space bar on your keyboard has a power-on
icon, you can start the PC by pressing the space bar.
(This feature can be enabled or disabled with the
Setup program — see chapter 4 for more information
about the Setup program.)
Note that you cannot stop your PC by pressing the
space bar.
3 If a Password has been set in the PC’s Setup program, the power-on prompt appears
when you switch on the PC. If the power-on prompt is displayed, type your Password and
press [ENTER] to use the PC.
Correct password
Wrong password
Restart the PC, then
enter your password
again
4 When your PC has started:
• Adjust the display screen’s brightness and contrast to your needs. If the picture does
not fill the screen or is not centered refer to the display’s manual for instructions.
• Set the keyboard to a comfortable position.
Adjust brightness
(your display may be different
from the display shown here)
Stopping Your PC
1 To stop your PC, make sure that you have exited all programs then shutdown your
operating system (refer to your operating system reference guide for details if you are not
sure how to shutdown your operating system).
2 Press the power button to stop your PC.
NOTE If Windows 95 is installed, select Shutdown from the
Start menu and the PC will power off. It is not
necessary to press the power button.
Resetting Your PC
The Reset button lets you restart the PC without switching the PC off and then on again. Make
sure that you have exited all programs then shutdown your operating system before you press
the reset button.
You may need to push
hard on the reset button
INSTALLING AN OPERATING SYSTEM
This section provides information on installing the Windows NT Workstation operating system,
OS/2 Warp Connect, and Windows 95 on your HP Vectra. For detailed installation information,
refer to the manual that came with your operating system.
INSTALLING THE WINDOWS NT WORKSTATION OPERATING SYSTEM
The following instructions describe a simple installation of the US English version of the
Windows NT Workstation operating system on a Vectra PC with a SCSI hard disk. For
complete installation information, consult the manual that came with the operating system.
Preparing to Install Windows NT
Your PC is supplied with a disk kit, comprising one “XU/VT Boot” diskette and one “XU/VT
Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM disk. You will need to copy some important files (system
drivers) from the CD-ROM to a blank diskette, before attempting to install Windows NT.
To copy the files from the CD-ROM:
1 Use the MS-DOS DISKCOPY command to make a
duplicate
copy of the “XU/VT Boot”
diskette onto the blank diskette, then store the original “XU/VT Boot” diskette in a safe
place.
2 Label the duplicate diskette: “XU/VT Boot” diskette.
3 Insert the duplicate “XU/VT Boot” diskette in the flexible disk drive and insert the “XU/VT
Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM disk in the CD-ROM drive.
4 Restart your PC and press [F2] to enter the Setup program.
5 Highlight Operating System and select Windows NT. Press the [F3] key to save the
setting and exit the Setup program.
6 When your PC restarts, it will start (boot) from the inserted diskette. Follow the displayed
instructions to copy the files needed for an installation of Windows NT.
7 Remove the disks from your computer when the files have been copied from the CD-ROM
disk to the duplicate diskette.
Installation Procedure
Before installing Windows NT, make sure you have these disks:
• Windows NT Setup disks
(Setup Boot disk, Setup disk #2, and Setup disk #3)
• Windows NT CD-ROM
• the
duplicate
“XU/VT Boot” diskette.
1 Insert the Windows NT “Setup Boot Disk” into drive A and insert the Windows NT CD-
ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Restart your PC.
2 Insert “Setup Disk #2” when prompted by the installation program.
3 Press [ENTER] to setup Windows NT.
4 Press [ENTER] to select the Express Setup.
NOTE If you are installing the US English version of
Windows NT with a localized (non-US English)
keyboard, you should choose the Custom Setup. The
Custom Setup gives the option of selecting a
localized keyboard.
5 Insert “Setup Disk #3” when prompted by the installation program.
6 When the installation program reports that no mass storage devices have been found,
press S to specify an additional device.
7 Select Other by pressing [ENTER]. Remove “Setup Disk #3”, insert the duplicate “XU/VT
Boot” diskette, and then press [ENTER].
8 Press [ENTER] to select the displayed Adaptec driver and then press [ENTER] to continue
the installation.
9 Insert “Setup Disk #3” when prompted by the installation program.
10 Press [ENTER] to install Windows NT from the CD-ROM.
11 Follow the instructions displayed by the installation program. When asked to insert the
Adaptec driver diskette, insert the
duplicate
“XU/VT Boot” diskette and press [ENTER] to
retry.
12 When the files have been copied from the duplicate “XU/VT Boot” diskette, remove the
diskette and press [ENTER] to restart your computer.
13 Follow the instructions displayed by the Windows NT installation program to continue the
installation of Windows NT.
14 When the installation program tries to detect the network adapter, click Continue, then
select Continue in the next dialog box.
15 Select No Network in the Add Network Adapter dialog box, then click OK to confirm
your choice. (The installation of network drivers is explained in the following section.)
16 Continue the Windows NT installation until a dialog box proposes the type of display
connected to your computer.
17 Click OK to select the VGA Compatible Display, then click OK to save the configuration.
18 When the installation of Windows NT is complete, click Restart Computer to restart your
computer.
Enabling Networking After Installation
To enable networking, start Windows NT and follow these steps:
1 In the Control Panel, choose the Network icon.
2 Click Yes when the Install Network Now message appears.
3 Confirm (or change) the proposed setup path, which is the source of the Windows NT
installation files on the Windows NT CD-ROM (for example, D:\i386).
4 Click Continue to install the HP network driver for Windows NT. To install the driver:
a Choose Do Not Detect to manually select an adapter.
b Click Continue to choose a network adapter.
c In the list box, choose Other and then select Continue.
d Insert the duplicate “XU/VT Boot” diskette and specify the location of the drivers with
A:\LAN.
e Choose the displayed HP 10/100VG network adapter.
5 The system will continue with the installation. Follow the instructions displayed by
Windows NT to complete the network driver installation process.
6 When prompted by the installation program, click on Restart Computer.
Changing the Video Driver after Installation
Windows NT starts in VGA mode by default. To install the latest HP qualified video driver for
Windows NT:
1 In the Control Panel, choose the Display icon.
2 Choose Change Display Type.
3 Click Change.
4 To install the HP video driver:
a Choose Other.
b Insert the
duplicate
“XU/VT Boot” diskette and specify the location of the drivers with
A:\VIDEO.
c Choose your desired resolution from the list of Matrox MGA Millennium drivers and
click Install.
d When asked to confirm the location of the drivers, verify that A:\VIDEO is displayed
then click Continue.
e When the files have been copied from the
duplicate
“XU/VT Boot” diskette, follow the
displayed instructions to restart the computer.
Enabling the integrated Audio Interface after Installation
To enable the integrated audio interface:
1 In the Control Panel, choose the Drivers icon.
2 Click on Add.
3 Remove the highlighted adapter.
4 Click Add.
5 Choose Creative Labs Sound Blaster 1.x, Pro, 16 from the list and click OK.
6 Confirm the proposed settings in the following dialog box, then click OK.
NOTE The proposed settings will correspond, by default,
with the Audio Interface settings in the HP Setup
program. If an error message appears, check that the
proposed settings are the same as those configured
in the Setup program. Refer to chapter 4 for more
information about the Setup program.
Changing the SCSI Driver after Installation
To install the latest HP qualified SCSI driver for Windows NT:
1 Click the Windows NT Setup icon.
2 In the Options menu, choose Add/Remove SCSI Adapters.
3 Click on Remove, to remove the highlighted adapter.
4 Click Add, to add a new adapter.
5 Choose Other from the list box.
6 Insert the
duplicate
“XU/VT Boot” diskette (or a diskette containing the latest qualified
SCSI driver) and specify the location of the driver, for example A:\SCSI.
7 When the name of the new Adaptec SCSI driver is displayed, click OK to select it.
8 Choose Install, then click New.
9 After the installation, follow the instructions displayed by Windows NT to restart the
computer.
INSTALLING THE OS/2
®
OPERATING SYSTEM
These instructions explain how to install OS/2 Warp Connect on a HP Vectra PC with a SCSI
hard disk. For complete installation information, consult the manual that came with the
operating system diskettes.
Before installing OS/2 Warp, make sure you have these disks:
• OS/2 Warp installation disks
• “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM.
Preparing to Install OS/2 Warp
1 Start your PC and press [F2] to enter the Setup program.
2 Highlight Operating System and select IBM OS/2. Press the [F3] key to save the setting
and exit the Setup program.
Installation Procedure
Consult the manual that came with your OS/2 Warp installation disks for a detailed explanation
of the installation procedure.
When the installation program prompts you to install networking support, select No. Networking
support should be installed after completing the installation of OS/2 Warp.
When the installation of OS/2 Warp has completed, two error messages will appear when your
computer is restarted:
SYS1201: The device driver C:\MMOS2\SB16D2.SYS... was not
installed
SYS1201: The device driver C:\MMOS2\AUDIOVDD.SYS... was not
installed
Press [ENTER] to continue when each error message appears. (These messages will appear
because the HP SCSI drivers have not yet been installed. You must install the HP SCSI
drivers, as described below, to prevent this error message appearing again.)
Installing the HP SCSI Drivers
To install the latest HP qualified SCSI driver for OS/2:
1 Insert the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Open the OS/2 System folder, then the System Setup folder.
3 Click on the Device Driver Install icon.
4 Change the source directory for the drivers with the Change button to D:\SCSI\OS2.
5 Click the Install button. The drivers will be copied from the CD-ROM.
6 Exit from the OS/2 Device Driver installation.
7 Shutdown OS/2, then restart your computer to use the new SCSI drivers.
Installing the HP Network Drivers
To install networking support with the latest HP qualified network drivers for OS/2:
1 Insert the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Open the OS/2 System folder, then open the OS/2 Warp Connect Install/Remove folder.
3 Click on Warp Connect Selective Install for Networking.
4 Select an installation on this workstation (local install).
5 Follow the instructions displayed by the installation program.
6 Click on the Other Adapter button, when the Select Network Adapter dialog box
appears.
7 Enter D:\LAN\IBM\OS2, when asked for the file location, and click OK.
8 The HP PCI Integrated 10/100VG Interface will be displayed in the Drivers Found dialog
box. Select Ethernet as the Type of LAN.
9 When the Select Network Adapter dialog box appears, the HP PCI Integrated 10/100VG
Interface is highlighted in the adapter list.
10 Remove the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive, insert
the OS/2 Warp Connect CD-ROM and then click OK.
11 Click OK in the Select Network Adapter dialog box, to accept the selection of the
adapter.
12 Click OK, then click OK again in the configuration dialog box.
13 Click the Install button in the Ready to Install window.
14 Select OK to confirm the shutdown of the operating system. Leave the OS/2 Warp
Connect CD-ROM in the drive (some files will be copied from the CD-ROM when the
operating system restarts).
Installing the HP Video Driver
After successful installation of OS/2, you should install the HP video driver from the “XU/VT
Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM.
1 Insert the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2 In the OS/2 System folder, open the Command Prompts folder and click on the OS/2
Full Screen icon.
3 At the command prompt, type the following:
D: [ENTER]
CD VIDEO\DISK5 [ENTER]
INSTALL /U [ENTER]
This will start an ‘unattended’ installation of the video drivers.
4 When the installation of the drivers has completed, exit from the command prompt,
shutdown the operating system, then restart the system.
Selecting a Display
1 In the OS/2 System folder, open the Command Prompts folder and click on the OS/2 Full
Screen icon.
2 At the command prompt, type the following:
CD \MGA\OS2 [ENTER]
MGAMON [ENTER]
This will start the MGA Display selection program. Choose your display (monitor) from the
list.
3 When this selection process has completed, exit from the command prompt, shutdown the
operating system, then restart the system.
Changing Display Settings
1 In the OS/2 System folder, open the System Setup folder.
2 Click on the System icon and change the settings (for example, the screen resolution).
INSTALLING WINDOWS 95
These instructions explain how to install the US English version of Windows 95 (for PCs
without Windows) on a HP Vectra PC with a SCSI hard disk. For complete Windows 95
installation information, consult the manual that came with your Windows 95 diskettes.
Preparing to Install Windows 95
Your PC is supplied with a disk kit, comprising one “XU/VT Boot” diskette and one “XU/VT
Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM disk. Before attempting to install Windows 95 you should
make a duplicate copy of the “XU/VT Boot” diskette onto a blank diskette:
1 Use the MS-DOS DISKCOPY command to make a
duplicate
copy of the “XU/VT Boot”
diskette onto a blank diskette, then store the original “XU/VT Boot” diskette in a safe place.
2 Label the
duplicate
diskette: “XU/VT Boot” diskette.
3 Restart your PC and press [F2] to enter the Setup program.
4 Highlight Operating System and select Windows 95. Press the [F3] key to save the
setting and exit the Setup program.
Installation Procedure
Install Windows 95 from the Windows 95 (for PCs without Windows) installation disks, following
the instructions in the manual supplied with the Windows 95 diskettes.
1 When Windows 95 is installed, shutdown the PC by selecting Shutdown from the Start
menu.
2 Switch off the PC.
3 Insert the
duplicate
“XU/VT Boot” diskette in the flexible disk drive and insert the “XU/VT
Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
4 Switch on the PC.
5 Select the Windows 95 Diskette Kit option from the menu. This option copies the SCSI
drivers from the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-ROM to the hard disk.
6 When the files have been copied, remove the diskette and the CD-ROM, then restart your
PC.
7 To install the SCSI drivers after restarting your PC, click on the Start button then:
point to Settings,
click on Control Panel,
double-click on System,
and click on the Device Manager tab.
8 Double-click on Other Device then double-click on PCI SCSI Bus Controller.
9 Click on the Driver tab and then click on the Change Driver button.
10 Click on Other Devices, then click on OK. Confirm the selection of the Adaptec AIC-7880
PCI SCSI Controller by clicking on OK.
11 Click on OK then click on OK again. Click on Cancel when the Test button appears.
12 Windows 95 will build a new driver database and install the new SCSI drivers. Restart the
PC to activate the SCSI drivers.
Installing the MGA Video Driver
1 Insert the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation CD-ROM” in the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click on the My Computer icon on the Windows 95 desktop.
3 Double-click on the CD-ROM drive icon, then on the Video folder, then on the folder
named Disk 6.
4 Execute the file named Setup (to start the MGA Millennium PowerDesk Setup).
5 Click on the Next button to accept the default destination path.
6 Click on the Next button to confirm the installation of Quick Access and the MGA
Monitor Program.
7 Click OK in the Information . . . window.
8 Click OK in the next dialog box, when asked to use the Windows 95 monitor mechanism.
9 Click OK when a message explains that the driver has been installed.
10 Click on the Start button of the MGA Change Display Wizard.
11 Click on the Settings tab in the Display Properties folder.
12 Click on Change Display Type.
13 Click on Change of the Adapter Type (the adapter will be incorrectly detected as “Oak
Technology Super VGA”).
14 Click on Have Disk.
15 Enter D:\VIDEO\DISK6 as the path to copy the files from.
16 Click on OK to confirm MGA Millennium Power Desk. (The files will be copied from the
CD-ROM to the hard disk.)
17 Click Close in the Change Display Type folder.
18 Click Finish on the MGA Change Display Wizard.
19 Click Yes to restart in the MGA Exit Wizard dialog box. Windows 95 will restart with the
new video drivers.
Configuring the Display
1 Click on the Start button then:
point to Programs,
click on MGA Millennium Power Desk,
and double-click on MGA Monitor Program.
2 Click on the Selection button, select your display, then confirm your selection with OK.
3 Click on Save and Exit, then select Restart to restart Windows 95.
Changing Display Settings
1 Click on the Start button then:
point to Settings,
click on Control Panel,
and double-click on Display.
2 Click on the MGA Settings tab to change display settings.
Configuring the Network
1 Click on the Start button then:
point to Settings,
click on Control Panel,
and double-click on the Network icon.
2 Click on the Add button and, in the Select Network Component Type window, choose
Adapter then click on the Add button.
3 Click on the Have Disk button, then insert the “XU/VT Drivers and Documentation” CD-
ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
4 In the Install from Disk window, specify the path for the files on the CD-ROM with
D:\LAN\W95.
5 Click OK to confirm the selection of the HP PCI Integrated 10/100VG Interface.
6 Restart the PC, by selecting Shutdown from the Start menu.
2 USING YOUR PC
This chapter gives important ergonomic advice, explains how to set a password, and shows
how to use your CD-ROM drive.
WORKING IN COMFORT
Thank you for choosing Hewlett-Packard equipment. To maximize your comfort and
productivity it is important that you set up and use your equipment properly. This section of the
User’s Guide
provides guidance and hints, based on the latest ergonomic findings, to help you
work in a comfortable and ergonomically low-risk environment. Also, international regulations
and guidelines are included from the European Community Display Screen Equipment
directive and ISO 9241 to ensure that the information presented is applicable worldwide.
Please be aware that the quoted dimensions are for an average person. They may need to be
adjusted to your individual physical characteristics. For example: if you are an extra tall person,
your work surface may need to be higher than the range listed. Prior to using any Hewlett-
Packard equipment, study these instructions and suggestions and consult the bibliography at
the end of this section. If, during use of this or any other equipment, you experience pain or
discomfort, stop work and review this section of the
User’s Guide
. Should the discomfort return,
discontinue use of the equipment and consult a doctor as soon as possible.
REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURY
Because your safety and comfort is our primary concern, we strongly recommend that our
equipment be used in accordance with ergonomic standards and recommendations. Recent
literature suggests that there may be a relationship between injury to soft tissues, especially in
the hands and arms, and the prolonged use of keyboards or other equipment requiring
repeated motions of the hands and forearms. Literature also suggests that there are many
other risk factors which may increase the chance of such soft-tissue injury, commonly called
Repetitive Strain Injury.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is RSI?
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI - also known as cumulative trauma disorder or repetitive motion
injury) is a type of injury where soft tissue in the body, such as muscles, nerves, or tendons,
become irritated or inflamed. In an extreme case, this irritation can lead to permanent tissue
damage. RSI has been a reported problem for workers performing specific tasks such as
assembly line work, meat packing, sewing, playing musical instruments, and VDT work. It may
also result from other activities such as carpentry, knitting, housework, gardening, tennis, wind
surfing, and lifting children.
Why is it important for me to exercise care in how I set up and use my equipment?
Some people who use VDTs experience physical discomfort during their use. Sometimes this
discomfort leads to a repetitive strain injury. Setting up and using equipment properly can help
to minimize this discomfort. Use your equipment in an appropriate way. Well-designed and
adjusted equipment may not be sufficient to eliminate all potential problems. How you perform
your VDT activities is also important.
What causes RSI?
RSI is caused by any demanding activity that exceeds the ability of the body to do work.
Common factors that are associated with RSI include too many uninterrupted repetitions of an
activity or motion, performing an activity in an awkward or unnatural posture, maintaining static
posture for prolonged periods, failing to take frequent short breaks, and stress. Also, certain
medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes may contribute to RSI.
What should I do if I start to experience RSI symptoms or discomfort?
By following the guidance on proper equipment and work environment set up and use, the risk
of developing RSI can be minimized. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort, seek
professional medical advice immediately. Typically, the earlier a problem is diagnosed and
treated, the easier it may be to resolve.
INSTALLING YOUR DISPLAY
Most HP displays come with a tilt and swivel feature that makes it easy to adjust the screen
position. If your display does not have this feature, consider acquiring an accessory to provide
this capability. The optimum distance between the eyes and the screen depends on the size of
the displayed characters.
• Optimum readability is generally considered to be 21 minutes of arc. This corresponds to a
character size of 3.7 mm (0.15 in) at a viewing distance of 60 cm (24 in).
• If your eyes are closer to the screen than 50 cm (20 in) undue stress may occur: Most
people prefer a viewing distance of approximately 60 cm (24 in).
• The maximum viewing distance is usually limited by the character size and the available
space on the desk top.
The top of your display screen should be at or slightly below eye level. This will keep you from
looking down more than 15 to 20 degrees to see the center of the screen. You should not have
to look down more than 60 degrees for normal work tasks, such as typing or reading.
Ideally the screen should be positioned perpendicular to your line of sight. In case of
undesirable reflections, tilting the screen forward slightly usually solves the problem. However,
if this is not sufficient, it may be necessary to change the position of the display on the desk, or
change the location of the desk.
If this still does not correct the problem, try a good quality anti-glare filter, or a screen hood.
Keep the contrast and brightness adjusted to the level that is most comfortable for you. High
contrast and low brightness is usually the preferable combination. Since buildup of screen dirt
is gradual and therefore often overlooked, don't forget to clean the screen on a regular basis.
WHAT IS DISPLAYED ON THE SCREEN
Text should be easy to read. To help ease eye strain, try to adjust text attributes to make
reading the display as easy as possible (adjust such attributes as character size, spacing, and
color).
NOTE The ISO 9241 and ANSI/HFS 100-1988 standards
give ample technical recommendations on how to
achieve good readability.
If the image on your screen is not stable, the display may require repair or adjustment.
When possible, use a program that has a simple "machine/user interface". Also, screen
information should be displayed in a structured and well organized way.
USING A DOCUMENT HOLDER
A document holder may make it easier to transfer information from a document to the screen
(or if you need to read while using your system).
If using a document holder, it should be at the same distance from your eyes as the screen,
next to the screen, and at the same height as the screen. An alternative location preferred by
some people is to locate the document holder between the screen and keyboard.
To help reduce stress on your neck and prevent eye fatigue, keep the back and forth
movement of your head and eyes to a minimum while using a document holder.
YOUR HP KEYBOARD
Your HP keyboard has a long cable so you can place it in the position most comfortable for you
while you are using the system.
The keyboard has a low profile to prevent excessive bending of your wrists while typing.
Literature suggests that you should not bend your wrists more than 10 degrees up or down, or
more than 10 degrees sideways. Keep your wrists straight by moving your entire hand and
forearm over to use the function keys or numeric keypad.
Your HP keyboard may have a kickstand which can be opened or closed to raise or lower the
keyboard angle. If your elbows are at about the same level as the work surface, then you may
choose not to use the kickstand. If your elbows are below the work surface, you may wish to
raise the back of the keyboard by using the kickstand. The point is to make sure that your
hands are in a "neutral" or flat position when you use the keyboard. This means that your
forearms, wrists, and hands should be in straight line.
You may use a wrist rest to help keep your wrists in a more comfortable and neutral position. If
you use a wrist rest, ensure that it is flush in height with the front edge of the keyboard, and
rounded or padded. Try not to rest your wrists on a sharp edge, such as a desk edge, when
typing.
It is recommended that you place your keyboard in front of the screen or document holder
(whichever is viewed the most).
If you use a mouse or trackball, position it close to the keyboard so you do not have to stretch
while using it.
It is not necessary to type with very much force. Use of too much force can place unnecessary
stress on your body, including tendons and muscles in your hands, wrists, and forearms, and
increase risk of discomfort or injury.
YOUR DESK
Sufficient desk space should be available to allow you to set up your equipment in a
convenient, comfortable arrangement. Recommended workstation desk space is 160 by 80 by
90 cm (63 by 32 to 36 inches). Depending on the nature of your work, you may need a smaller
or larger work surface.
To minimize reflections and glare (and thus eye discomfort), the surface of the desk should be
non-reflective (matt).
Ideally, the work top height should be adjustable. Recommended range is 66 to 77 cm (26 to 30
inches). If the desk top height is fixed, it should be between 72 and 75 cm (28.5 to 29.5 inches).
There should be at least 6 cm (2 inches) of space between your thighs and the desk top. If the
desk has a "kneehole" it should be at least 58 cm (23 in) wide, 65 cm (25.5 in) high, and 60 cm
(24 in) deep.
If possible, choose a desk with cable management capabilities. This will keep your cables and
wires orderly, off the floor, and out of the way.
YOUR CHAIR
Your chair should have a stable base (for example: five legs with casters). It is important that
the casters be matched to the type of floor in your workspace (that is, hard surface or carpet).
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