HP VISUALIZE Linux PL User Manual

HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation
User’s Guide
PL-Class Workstations
Printed in USA September 1999
Manufacturing Part Number: A1296-90000
© Copyright 1999 Hewlett-Packard Company
Edition E0999
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IMPORTANT HP Linux Warranty Information
HP has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of our product testing. However, because each customer’s environment is different from HP’s laboratory test environment, it is the customer’sresponsibility to validate the Year 2000 readiness of these products in their own environment. Therefore, information about the Year 2000 status of HP products is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind and is subject to change without notice. The information provided here constitutes a Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure for purposes of the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act.
Hewlett-Packard makes no representation or warranty about the Year 2000 readiness of non-HP products including pre-installed operating systems or application software. Such information, if any, was provided by the manufacturers of those products and customers are urged to contact the manufacturer directly to verify Year 2000 readiness.
ATTENTION: DUE TO THE NATURE OF LINUX SOFTWARE, HP PROVIDES LINUX SOFTWARE “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE. LINUX MAY REQUIRE CUSTOMER INSTALLATION OF SOFTWARE PATCHES FOR YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE AND MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PATCHESIN THE FUTURE. FOR RED HAT LINUX, CUSTOMER IS URGED TO FREQUENTLY REVIEW THE RED HAT WEB SITE FOR THE LATEST YEAR 2000 INFORMATION AT:
®
http://www.redhat.com
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Contents
Chapter 1 Setting Up and Using Your
HP Visualize Linux Workstation 1
Unpacking Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation............................................. 2
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer ...................................... 3
Connecting to a Network .................................................................................... 4
Connecting Audio Accessories............................................................................ 5
Connecting an External SCSI Accessory............................................................. 7
Connecting the Power Cords ............................................................................... 9
Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel................... 10
Starting and Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation.......................... 11
Starting Your Workstation for the First Time.............................................. 11
Initializing Your Software ........................................................................... 11
Creating Rescue Disk Set............................................................................. 12
Starting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation.......................................... 13
Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation ........................................ 13
Additional Information and Help....................................................................... 14
Setting BIOS Passwords.................................................................................... 15
Setting an Administrator Password.............................................................. 15
Setting a User Password............................................................................... 16
Recycling an Old HP Workstation..................................................................... 18
Chapter 2 How to Install Accessories
In Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation 19
Supported HP Accessories................................................................................. 21
Removing and Replacing the Cover.................................................................. 22
Removing the Cover.................................................................................... 22
Replacing the Cover..................................................................................... 24
Moving the Power Supply ................................................................................. 26
Installing Memory.............................................................................................. 29
Main Memory Modules ............................................................................... 29
To install a main memory module:........................................................ 29
Installing Mass Storage Devices........................................................................ 32
Connecting Devices..................................................................................... 33
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in an Internal Shelf........................................ 36
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in a Front-Access Shelf ................................. 38
Completing the Installation of a Hard Disk Drive....................................... 42
Installing a Drive in a Front-Access Shelf .................................................. 43
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Completing the Installation of a Drive................................................... 46
Installing Accessory Boards .............................................................................. 47
Installing the Board...................................................................................... 47
Installing a Processor......................................................................................... 50
Installing Drivers and Utilities........................................................................... 53
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation ................... 55
Solving Problems............................................................................................... 56
HPBIOS Summary Screen........................................................................... 56
HP MaxiLife ................................................................................................ 56
If Your Workstation Does Not Start Properly ................................................... 57
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages................................... 57
If you are Unable to Change any Values in Setup....................................... 59
If a POST Error Message is Displayed........................................................ 59
If You Cannot Turn Off Your Workstation....................................................... 62
If Your Workstation Has a Hardware Problem.................................................. 63
Display Does Not Work Properly................................................................ 63
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work............................................................... 64
If Your Mouse Does Not Work ................................................................... 64
If Your Printer Does Not Work ................................................................... 64
If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work.................................................. 66
If the Hard Disk Drive Does not Work........................................................ 66
If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem ......................................................... 66
The CD-ROM Drive Does not Work..................................................... 67
No Sound from the CD-ROM Drive...................................................... 68
The CD-ROM Drive is Idle ................................................................... 68
The CD-ROM Drive Does not Open..................................................... 69
If an Accessory Board Does not Work........................................................ 70
Using HP MaxiLife to Diagnose Problems ....................................................... 71
Other Features.............................................................................................. 72
Recovering Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation’s Operating System.......... 75
Chapter 4 Technical Information......................................................................... 77
Features.............................................................................................................. 78
System Specifications........................................................................................ 80
Power Consumption Information................................................................. 80
Maximum Loads Available for Accessory Slots................................... 80
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses................................................................. 80
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Audio Features............................................................................................. 83
SCSI Features............................................................................................... 84
Network Features......................................................................................... 86
The Workstation’s Rear Connectors.................................................................. 87
System Connectors and Switches ...................................................................... 88
System Board Connectors............................................................................ 88
Internal Audio Connectors..................................................................... 89
System Board Switches................................................................................ 91
The HP BIOS Summary Screen and Setup Program......................................... 93
Viewing the HP BIOS Summary Screen..................................................... 93
Starting the HP BIOS Setup Program.......................................................... 93
Saving Your Changes and Leaving Setup ................................................... 95
Configuring Your Network Connection ............................................................ 96
Controlling the Network Security Features ................................................. 97
To enable starting from the network:..................................................... 97
Selecting the Boot Device Priority .............................................................. 97
Using the SCSI Configuration Utility................................................................ 99
Default Settings You Can Change............................................................... 99
Starting the SCSI Configuration Utility..................................................... 100
Main Menu................................................................................................. 100
Adapter Utilities Menu .............................................................................. 102
Adapter Setup Menu.................................................................................. 103
Device Selections Menu ............................................................................ 105
Device Setup Menu.................................................................................... 106
Exiting from the Configuration Utility...................................................... 107
Chapter 5 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services......................... 109
Introduction...................................................................................................... 110
Your HP-Authorized Reseller.......................................................................... 111
Hewlett-Packard Information Services............................................................ 112
HP World Wide Web Site ......................................................................... 112
Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette.......................................................... 113
HP Support Services........................................................................................ 115
Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support............................................................... 116
Lifeline Telephone Support ............................................................................. 118
Summary.......................................................................................................... 119
Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters....................................................... 120
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Appendix ARegulatory Information and Warranty.............................................. 121
Declaration of Conformity............................................................................... 122
Regulatory Information.................................................................................... 123
FCC (for USA only)................................................................................... 123
HP Hardware Warranty.................................................................................... 126
Three Year Limited Hardware Warranty................................................... 126
Limitation of Warranty.............................................................................. 127
Obtaining On-Site Warranty Service......................................................... 128
Customer Responsibilities ......................................................................... 129
Obtaining Parts Warranty Service ............................................................. 129
HP Telephone Support Services ................................................................ 129
HP Software Product License Agreement and
Software Product Limited Warranty.......................................................... 130
HP Software Product License Agreement ................................................. 130
HP Software Product Warranty ................................................................. 132
Appendix BPhysical Characteristics.................................................................... 135
Personal Workstation Characteristics.............................................................. 136
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Preface
This owner’s guide describes how to use your HP VISUALIZE Linux PL-Class Workstation. This Workstation features the Red Hat Linux Operating System, pre-installed by Hewlett-Packard.
The PL-Class Workstation is designed to perform such tasks as locally executed IC design. It provides the computing power of a 500MHz Intel
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Pentium III processor and supports up to 768MB of system memory. It is equipped with dual SCSI controllers, single or dual 9GB internal discs, and the ELSA GLoria Synergy+ graphics subsystem.
Red Hat Linux isa popular opensource operating system that gives you the ability to develop custom tools and applications or select from a growing number of commercial software and freeware solutions.
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Special Notice for Users
The HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is made from a combination of high performance Industry Standard components (for example, the Intel Pentium III processor), popular HP value-added technologies and the Red Hat Linux Operating System. The HP VISUALIZE Personal Workstation also shares some important technologies with the HP Kayak Workstations, including certain processor system board features. Since these common technologies are used by the HP VISUALIZE Workstations and the HP Kayak Workstations,your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation will occasionally make reference to “HP Kayak PC Workstations” or “HP Kayak XA-s.” This is particularly true during the initial Power-On Self Test and when you see MaxiLife LCD messages.
Audience
This guide is intended for HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation users who want to:
• Set up the HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation for the first time.
• Configure the HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.
• Troubleshoot problems on the HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.
• Add accessories to the HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.
• Find out where to get more information and support.
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Important Safety Information
WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the HP VISUALIZE Linux
Workstation or display safely, do not try to move it without help.
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 you national regulations. This HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the Workstation must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.
For your safety, never remove the HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation’s cover without first removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to the telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the Workstation before switching it on.
To avoid electric shocks, do not open the power supply. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
This HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any adjustment to the laser units.
Important Ergonomic Information
It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information before using you HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.
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Installation Notice
Products designated in the applicable Hewlett-Packard price list as customer-installable can be installed by computer-knowledgeable customers who carefully read and follow the instructions provided. Customers who elect to have the product installed by our field personnel are charged the applicable field installation charge, as covered under the standard terms and conditions. For more information, please contact your local sales representative.
Revision History
The revision history for each edition of the manual is listed below: Edition Revision History E0999 First Printing
Problems, Questions, and Suggestions
If you have any problems or questions with our hardware or documentation, please contact either your HP Response Center or your local HP representative. If you have access to a web browser, you can get the latest hardware patches at the following URL:
http://us-support.external.hp.com/
For further information about HP Linux program:
http://www.hp.com/visualize/products/linux
For more information about the Red Hat Operating System, see:
http://www.redhat.com
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Documentation Conventions
Unless otherwise noted in the text, this guide usesthe following symbolic conventions.
user-supplied values
screen display Information that the system displays, commands that
Enter Keycaps are presented with a special keycap font as
Italic words or characters in syntax and command descriptions represent values that you must supply. Italics are also used in text for emphasis.
you must use literally, and path names appear in this typeface.
shown in the left column. (In this document, we refer to the Enter key. On your keyboard, the key may be labeled either Enter or Return.)
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
Electrostatic charges can damage the integrated circuits on printed circuit boards. To prevent such damage from occurring, observe the following precautions during board unpacking and installation:
• Stand on a static-free mat.
• Wear a static strap to ensure that any accumulated electrostatic charge is discharged from your body to ground.
• Create a common ground for the equipment you are working on by connecting the static-free mat, static strap, and peripheral units to that piece of equipment.
• Keep uninstalled printed circuit boards in their protective antistatic bags.
• Handle printed circuit boards by their edges, once you have removed them from their protective antistatic bags.
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HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation
Setting Up and Using Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation
Unpacking Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation
Unpacking Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation
WARNING If you are in any doubt that you can lift the Workstation and the
display safely, do not try to move them without help.
1. When you receive your Workstation, unpack all of the components:
˘ Computer and power cords ˘ Display and its video cable ˘ HP keyboard, mouse and headphones ˘ Manuals and CD-ROMs.
2. Place the Workstation 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 Workstation 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 Workstation. However, if you plan to
install a disk drive or an accessory board inside your Workstation, you will need a flat-blade screwdriver. For more information on installing accessories, refer to the chapter “How to Install Accessories Inside Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.”
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Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the
Workstation. The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Tighten
the display cable attachment screws.
Serial B Port
Parallel Connector
Monitor Connector
Serial A Port
Mouse Connector
Keyboard Connector
Connect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the attachment screws. Use the connector labeled:
• 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.
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Connecting to a Network
Connecting to a Network
Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation has a 10BT/100TX LAN interface adapter.
The LAN adapter supports both 10 Mbit/s and 100 Mbit/s operations and automatically detects which network type is being used.
1. Connect the RJ-45 plug on your network cable to the LAN connector on the LAN Adapter. Push the plug into the connector until the plug clicks into place.
The board shown here is a combined SCSI/LAN board.
2. Attach the other end of the LAN cable to a hub (or into a wall socket that is connected to a hub).
For further instructions on configuring your network connection, refer to the section “Configuring Your Network Connection” in the chapter “Technical Information.”
Let your Network Administrator know that you are connecting your Workstation to the network.
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Connecting Audio Accessories
Connecting Audio Accessories
Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation has a Headphone Out jack and a Microphone In jack on the Audio Front Panel (see the section “System Specifications” in the chapter “Technical Information” for more information). A LINE IN jack, LINE OUT jack, MIC IN jack, and MIDI/Joystick connector are located on the rear panel (see the section “System Specifications” in the chapter “Technical Information” for details).
Audio Front Panel
MIDI/Joystick connector
LINE IN jack
LINE OUT jack
MIC IN jack
NOTE The internal speaker and LINE OUT jack on the rear panel of your Workstation are deactivated when you use the Headphones jack on the Audio Front Panel. The internal speaker is deactivated when you use the LINE OUT jack. External speakers you connect should have a built-in power supply. The audio accessories shown here (microphone, speakers, and audio system) are not supplied with your Workstation. Volume can be controlled through the software volume control.
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Connecting Audio Accessories
WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn down
the volume 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 down the volume. When you put on the headphones, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable listening level, then leave the volume control in that position.
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Connecting an External SCSI Accessory
Connecting an External SCSI Accessory
Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation is equipped with an UltraWide 16-bit SCSI connector for external SCSI devices.
When an external SCSI device is connected, the UltraWide 16-bit SCSI controller automatically switches to non-Ultra mode (maximum capacity of 20 MBs per second).
An external SCSI device is connected as follows:
1. You should assign an unused SCSI address to the accessory. SCSI addresses range from 0 to 15 for wide 16-bit SCSI. The SCSI address 0 is reserved for the first SCSI hard disk drive and SCSI address 7 is reserved for SCSI controller (the default for narrow and wide SCSI devices).
Refer to the manual provided with the SCSI accessory for instructions on selecting a SCSI address.
NOTE You don’t need to set a SCSI address for Plug and Play SCSI devices
(SCSI devices which support the SCAM protocol).
2. 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
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Connecting an External SCSI Accessory
3. Connect the SCSI accessory to your Workstation’s external 16-bit SCSI connector with a shielded SCSI cable.
4. Refer to the manual providedwith the SCSIaccessory to learnhow 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.
See the section “Installing Mass Storage Devices” in the chapter “How to Install Accessories Inside Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation” for information on how to connect internal SCSI devices.
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Connecting the Power Cords
Connecting the Power Cords
1. Remove any warning labels that may be covering the computer’s power connector on the rear of the computer.
2. Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The connectors are shaped to go in one way only.)
Workstation Power Connector
Monitor Power Connector
Grounded Outlet
3. 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 Workstation is disconnected from the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the Workstation must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.
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Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel
Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel
The hardware control panel is located on the front of your Workstation.
HP MaxLife and its Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Hard Disk Activity Light
Network Activity Light
LCD Control Buttons
Power On/Off Butto and LED
Reset Button
HP MaxLife and it’s LCD helps you diagnose problems with your Workstation and provides system information you may need to obtain support. Press one of the LCD control buttons to display the menu.
Use to scroll through the menu items and to select the item required. For more information on using the LCD, refer to the section “Using HP MaxLife to Diagnose Problems” in the chapter “Troubleshooting Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.”
Network Activity Light
Hard Disk Activity
This light glows/flickers when your Workstation is accessing the network.
This light glows/flickers when your hard disk drive is being accessed.
Light
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Starting and Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation
Starting and Stopping Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation
Starting Your Workstation for the First Time
Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation has preinstalled Red Hat Linux and HP software. It is initialized the first time youstart theWorkstation. The software initialization process takes a few minutes. Upon startup, you will see the screen depicted below. Fill-in the information requested.
Initializing Your Software
NOTE Do NOT switch OFF the Workstation while the software is being
initialized—this could cause unexpected results.
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Starting and Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation
To initialize your software:
1. Turn on the display first, and then the HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation.
When the Workstation is switched on, the Workstation performs a Power-On-Self-Test (POST). Press if you want to view the POST
details in the HP BIOS Summary Screen (see the section “The HP BIOS Summary Screen andSetup Program”in the chapter “Technical Information”).
If an error is detected during the Power-On-Self-Test, the Workstation will automatically display the error. You may be
prompted to press to start the Setup program to correct the error. The HP Linux Setup Tool will then run. It allows you to enter
information. For example:
• The Boot Protocol, networking parameters, current date and time,
root password, etc.
2. While the Setup Toolis running, you can complete the Warranty Registration card that came with this manual.
3. When you are finished entering information into the Setup Tool, click OK and the Workstation will restart.
Creating Rescue Disk Set
It is very important that you create a rescue disk set for your preloaded software and operating system, as soon as possible. HP recommends that you use new diskettes for this purpose. To create these back-up diskettes, follow instructions that appear in the HP Linux Setup and Recovery Guide (HP Part Number A1297-90010) that was included with your Workstation.
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Starting and Stopping Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation
Starting Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation
1. Before you start your Workstation, first switch on the display.
2. Start your Workstation by pressing the power button on the front panel.
When you switch on the computer, it carries out the Power-On-Self-Test (POST). If you wish to view the POST details, press to get the HP
Summary Screen. If there is an error in the POST, the error will automatically be displayed. For details, see the section “If a POST Error Message is Displayed” in the chapter “Troubleshooting Your HP Visualize Linux Workstation.”
If you have set a password in the Workstation’s Setup program, the password prompt displays after the POST has completed. If the
Password prompt is displayed, type your password and press to be able to use the Workstation.
Stopping Your HP VISUALIZE Linux Workstation
To stop the Workstation, make sure that you have exited all programs and the operating system by running (as Root):
shutdown -h now
and then press the power button on the control panel. If you stop the workstation without following these instructions, data loss or a damaged file system may result.
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Additional Information and Help
Additional Information and Help
After completing the Setup Tool and rebooting, your Workstation will launch a special “Getting Started” program (see above) that will provide access to several on-line documents and manuals. This program will guide you to additional information regarding the Red Hat and HP software.
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