HP Vectra XU5, Vectra XU 5/XX, Vectra XU Getting Started Manual

HP Vectra XU PC Getting Started Guide

Welcome to Your HP Vectra PC

Overview
In This Manual

Preparing Your PC for Use

Overview
Installing the PC
Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Display

Connecting a Printer or Plotter, or Network
Connecting the Power Cords
Starting the PC for the First Time

Configuring the Matrox Video Adapter Board

Setting User Preferences (including User Password)

Setting Your User Password
Keyboard Lock Button
Setting the Keyboard Lock Timer
Setting Screen Blanking

Using Your PC

Overview
Using Your PC's Control Panel

Using the User Password Prompt
Using the Keyboard Lock Button and Timer

Using the Keyboard Lock Button
Using the Keyboard Lock Timer

Using Windows

Setting Windows Power Management

A Quick Guide to Dashboard
Using Diskettes
Using a Network
Using a Printer
Tips for Using Your PC

If You Have a Problem with Your PC

How to Clean Your PC
How to Solve a Problem

Solving Problems When Starting the PC

If Your PC Does Not Start
If an Error Occurs When the PC Starts
If You Forget Your User Password

Solving Problems After the PC Has Started

If Your PC has the Wrong Date and Time
If You Can't Change Your User Password in SETUP

Solving Problems When Using Your Applications

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If Your Application Does Not Work
If Your Application Screen is Blurred
If you Select the Wrong Display in the HP User Tools Menu

Solving Problems When Using Your Hardware

If Your Keyboard Does Not Work
If Your Mouse Does Not Work
If Your Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work
If Your Hard Disk Drive Does Not Work
If Power Management Does Not Work
If Your Printer Does Not Work
If Your Network Does Not Work

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Welcome to Your HP Vectra PC

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Overview

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard Personal Computer. Your
high-performance HP PC provides:

• a main processor in a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket

• a ZIF socket for easily adding a Dual Companion Processor, or a Pentium OverDrive

Processor.

• an integrated level-two cache of 256 KB or 512 KB (models with a Matrox Board have a

high-speed, synchronous burst cache).

• a main memory of 8 or 16 MB, upgradable to 256 MB

• an integrated Ultra VGA PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) video controller with

2 MB of video memory, or a Matrox video adapter board with 2 MB of video memory
(which can be upgraded to 4 MB)

• an integrated PCI Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) controller

• an integrated PCI Fast SCSI-2 (Small Computer Systems Interface) controller

• an integrated or optional CD-ROM drive

• four shelves for disk drives:

◊◊ two for front-access devices
◊◊ two for hard disk drives.

• five slots for accessory boards:

◊◊ three 16-bit ISA (industry Standard Architecture) slots
◊◊ one 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slot
◊◊ one combination ISA or PCI slot.

• a keyboard and mouse

• one parallel port and one serial port

• an integrated PCI Ethernet network adapter

• preinstalled software on hard disk models

• easy-to-use security features to protect your software and data:

◊◊ a User Password prompt at power on
◊◊ a Keyboard Lock Button
◊◊ a Keyboard Lock Timer

• Screen Blanking

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• Power Management system to reduce power when the PC is not in use

• a SETUP program to set your User Password and Screen Blanking.

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In This Manual

This manual contains the following information:

Chapter 1 explains how to:

• prepare your PC so it is ready for use

• set your User Password and Screen Blanking.

Chapter 2 describes how to:

• use your PC's control panel, including the power button, RESET button, and Keyboard

Lock Button

• use a User Password and prompt when the PC is locked at power on, and how to lock

the PC with the Keyboard Lock Button and Keyboard Lock Timer

• use Power Management to save power

• start your applications

• use your diskettes, network, and printer.

Chapter 3 provides information on fixing problems when using your PC.

NOTE If you need more information on:

Installing and configuring hardware accessories, refer to the Setting Up Your PC
manual supplied with your PC

Installing new application software and using your software, refer to your
applications' manuals

Using a network, refer to your network documentation.

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Preparing Your PC for Use

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Overview

Welcome to your new PC. This chapter provides information on:

• preparing your PC to be ready to use:

◊◊ connecting the keyboard and mouse
◊◊ connecting the display
◊◊ connecting a printer
◊◊ connecting to a network
◊◊ connecting the power cords
◊◊ starting the PC and setting up the software

• setting a User Password and Screen Blanking to prevent unauthorized access to your

PC.

• setting Power Management to save power when your PC is not in use.

Install any additional main and video memory inside the PC before you switch it on for the
first time. This is because models supplied with a hard disk drive have software preloaded.
When you first switch on the PC a special startup routine automatically runs. This configures
the preloaded software and video drivers. For information on installing accessories, refer to
the Setting Up Your PC manual supplied with your PC.

WARNING For your safety, always connect the equipment to a grounded wall outlet.

Always use a power cord supplied with your PC or one with a properly
grounded plug. Ensure that the cable meets your country's standards for
safety.

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Installing the PC

1. When you receive the PC, unpack and gather all the components:

◊◊ the manuals
◊◊ the PC, power cord and keys
◊◊ the keyboard
◊◊ the mouse
◊◊ the display and its cables
◊◊ PC accessories (if you have any), for example, additional memory.

2. Place the PC on a sturdy desk, within reach of a power outlet, and with enough space
for the keyboard, mouse, and any other accessories.

3. Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.

4. Install any additional Main and video memory inside the PC before you switch it on for
the first time. (Refer to the Setting Up Your PC manual supplied with your PC.)

5. You can position the PC horizontally or vertically. (Refer to the Setting Up Your PC
manual.)

6. If you have a large display, place it next to the PC.

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Connecting the Keyboard, Mouse, and Display

1. Connect the keyboard, mouse, and display to the back of the PC. If your PC has a
Matrox video adapter board, connect the video cable to the Matrox video connector.

The connectors are shaped to fit one way only.

2. Tighten the video cable attachment screws.

Matrox video
connector

Mouse

Keyboard

Display

NOTE USA Only: for non-HP displays that do not have a ferrite bead on the video cable,

clamp the supplied ferrite bead onto the cable as close as possible to the end that
connects to the PC.

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Connecting a Printer or Plotter, or Network

1. Connect the printer or plotter cable to the back of the PC, and tighten the attachment
screws. If the printer or plotter has an ECP/EPP interface, make sure you use a
compatible cable, IEEE 1284-B standard connector or IEEE 1284-C small connector.
Use the:

◊◊ 25-pin ECP/EPP bidirectional parallel connector for a parallel device
◊◊ 9-pin serial connector for a serial device.

2. Connect the network cable either to the RJ-45 UTP LAN connector, and check that the
LAN LED is on, or to the BNC coaxial LAN connector. When the RJ-45 UTP connection
is made, the BNC coaxial connector is disabled. Let your Network Administrator know
you are connecting your PC to the network.

LED

25-pin
parallel

9-pin
serial

BNC LAN
Connector

UTP LAN
Connector

NOTE Parallel port (LPT1) default: parallel 1, I/O address 378h, and IRQ 7 using ECP

bidirectional mode.

Serial port (COM1) default: serial 1, I/O address 3F8h, and IRQ 4.
If necessary, you can disable the ports or change their configuration using the PC's

SETUP program.

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Connecting the Power Cords

1. If fitted, remove the label covering the PC's power connector.

2. Connect the display and PC power cords to a grounded power outlet. The connectors

are shaped to fit one way only.

3. Before you switch ON the PC for the first time, install any additional Main memory and
video memory inside the PC. (Refer to the Setting Up Your PC manual supplied with
your PC.)

NOTE This PC has been designed to operate on all power systems, including "IT" power

systems. It is disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from the
power outlet. This means that the PC must be located near to an easily accessible
power outlet.

In order to improve energy consumption, it is recommended that the power cord be
removed from the power outlet when the PC is not used for some time. If several
pieces of equipment are being used, it is recommended that a multiple-outlet strip is
used with a double-pole switch or circuit breaker.

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Starting the PC for the First Time

Your PC's hard disk has preinstalled software. This is initialized the first time you start the
PC, taking about 10 minutes. It sets up the preinstalled software to use the hardware
installed in your PC. You can change the settings after the software has been initialized,
using Windows Setup in the Windows Main group.

CAUTION Do NOT switch OFF the PC while the software is being initialized as this could

cause unexpected results.

To initialize your software:

1. Switch ON the display and then the PC.

The PC performs a Power-On Self-Test and displays a test screen.

NOTE If an error is detected at power on, the power light turns RED and a message

appears:
Press [F2] to start SETUP. Follow the screen messages to correct the error. Do not

set a password as this could cause unexpected results during the software
initialization routine.

Press [F3] to save the settings and exit SETUP.

2. The software initialization routine starts. It asks you for information about the PC, such
as:

◊◊ Your User Name, Company Name, the Date and the Time.
◊◊ The type of display. The model number is shown on the label on the rear of the

display.

◊◊ The type of printer, shown on the front of the printer.

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◊◊ The connection used by the printer:

∗ LPT1 is a "parallel printer" connected to the parallel port
∗ COM1 is a "serial printer" connected to the serial port.

3. When the initialization routine finishes, a Windows screen appears. (For operating
systems other than Windows, refer to the manuals supplied with the operating system
and follow the instructions on the display screen.)

4. Click the mouse on the Master Diskette Creation Utility, in the Hputils group. Follow
the screen messages to create master diskettes of your preloaded software.

5. * Click the mouse on the HP PCID utility. Follow the screen messages to create a
personalized identification label. An identification label similar to the one shown below
will appear on the PC's Power-On Self-Test screen the next time you start the PC.

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Configuring the Matrox Video Adapter Board

To select the video resolution, we recommend that you use only the HP User Tools or the
MGA Control Panel. To use the MGA Control Panel, double-click on the MGA Control Panel
icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your display. (On models without a hard disk, the video
board can be configured using the Matrox configuration utility supplied on diskette.)

Configure the Matrox video board, using the HP User Tools in Windows as follows:

1. Double-click on the HP User Tools icon, in the HP Utils Group in Windows.

2. Click on the Video Mode button and a dialog box appears.

3. Click on the Graphics button, and follow the instructions on the screen.

Adjust the display screen's brightness and contrast to your needs. If the picture does not fill
the screen or is not centered, adjust the position of the screen image. Set the keyboard to a
comfortable position.

To optimize conventional memory:

Exit from Windows. Run MemMaker from the MS-DOS prompt and follow the instructions on
the screen. This MS-DOS utility optimizes your PC's memory, increasing the amount of
conventional memory available to your applications.

Your PC installation is complete.

Before using your PC, set a User Password and enable Screen Blanking, as described in
the next section.

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Setting User Preferences (including User Password)

The SETUP program allows you to view and set your PC's configuration. Use the PC's
SETUP program to set a User Password, set the Keyboard Lock Timer, and enable Screen
Blanking.

The User Password provides:

• a User Password prompt to prevent your PC from being started in your absence

• a Keyboard Lock Button to lock your PC when you are away from your desk, leaving

your applications running. It also prevents your PC from being reset or turned OFF.

• a Keyboard Lock Timer to lock your PC automatically when you haven't used the

keyboard or mouse for a specified time.

• Screen Blanking to hide your data when the PC is locked.

NOTE You cannot use Screen Blanking if your PC has a Matrox video adapter board.

Starting the PC's SETUP program:

1. Save your data and exit any program, then press-and-hold the RESET button on the
control panel until the PC restarts.

2. Press [F2] while <Setup=F2 > is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

<Setup=F2 > appears for only a couple of seconds, just after the beeps signaling the
end of the Power-On Self-Test.

If you miss <Setup=F2 >, press-and-hold the RESET button to restart the PC, and try
again.

3. The PC's SETUP program will appear.

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To change a setting, select a line with the highlight and use the following keys.

• Use the ↑ or ↓ key to move the highlight from one line to another.

• Use the ← or → key to move the highlight left or right.

• Use the [PAGE DOWN] or [PAGE UP] key to move from one screen to another.

• Use the [F7] and [F8] keys to select settings.

• Use the [F1] key to display Help, press it again to turn Help Off.

• Use the [HOME] key to display the first SETUP screen.

• Use the [NUM LOCK] key to set the numeric keypad to cursor control.

• Use the [F3] key to save your settings and exit SETUP.

• Use the [F12] key to exit SETUP without saving changes.

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Setting Your User Password

1. Press the [HOME] key to display the User Preferences.

2. Press the ↓ key to go to the User Password line.

3. To set your User Password, press [ENTER] once.

a. Type your User Password and press [ENTER].
b. Type your User Password again, and press [ENTER] again to confirm it. The screen

shows User Password Set.

4. To erase your User Password, press [ENTER] twice. The screen shows Not Set.

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