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Compaq Professional Workstation
XP1000 Installation and Setup
Guide
Part Number EK-CPWXP-SI. B01
Second Edition (July 1999)
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Contents
About This Guide
Text Conventions .................................................................................................vii
Symbols in Text ..................................................................................................viii
Symbols on Equipment........................................................................................viii
Rack Stability........................................................................................................ix
Getting Help..........................................................................................................ix
Compaq Technical Support.............................................................................. x
Compaq Website ............................................................................................. x
Compaq Authorized Reseller ..........................................................................xi
Chapter 1
Getting Started
Before You Begin................................................................................................1-2
Initial System Inventory................................................................................1-2
Pre-Startup Checklist....................................................................................1-2
Precautions...................................................................................................1-2
Creating a Comfortable Work Environment...................................................1-3
Installing Your System ........................................................................................1-3
Connecting External System Devices............................................................1-5
Starting your System ...........................................................................................1-7
Sleep Mode ..................................................................................................1-7
Preloaded Operating System Software...........................................................1-8
Turning Off Your System....................................................................................1-8
Microsoft Windows NT ................................................................................1-8
Compaq Tru64 UNIX...................................................................................1-9
System Security...................................................................................................1-9
Chassis Lockdown Hasp...............................................................................1-9
Kensington Lock ........................................................................................1-10
Passwords...................................................................................................1-10

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Chapter 2
Setting Up an Operating System
Starting a Windows NT Installation .....................................................................2-2
Starting an Installation of Compaq Tru64 UNIX ..................................................2-8
Updating Firmware..............................................................................................2-9
Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Firmware/Software....................2-10
Compaq Tru64 UNIX Operating System Firmware .....................................2-11
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Battery Guidelines...............................................................................................3-1
ISA Restrictions ..................................................................................................3-2
PCI Restrictions ..................................................................................................3-2
AlphaBIOS Restrictions ......................................................................................3-2
Tips.....................................................................................................................3-3
Logging Equipment.............................................................................................3-4
System Troubleshooting......................................................................................3-4
Chapter 4
Customer Support
Product Information.............................................................................................4-1
Support Resources/Checklist ...............................................................................4-2
Appendix A
Regulatory Compliance Notices
Federal Communications Commission Notice..................................................... A-1
Class A Equipment............................................................................................. A-2
Class B Equipment............................................................................................. A-2
Declaration of Conformity for Products Marked with FCC Logo, United
States Only.................................................................................................. A-2
Modifications .............................................................................................. A-3
Cables ......................................................................................................... A-3
Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien)....................................................................... A-3
Class A Equipment...................................................................................... A-3
Class B Equipment ...................................................................................... A-3
European Union Notice ...................................................................................... A-4
Acoustic Declaration .......................................................................................... A-5
Appendix B
Power Cord Requirements
General Requirements ........................................................................................ B-1
Country-Specific Requirements .......................................................................... B-2

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Appendix C
Electrostatic Discharge Guidelines
Grounding Methods............................................................................................ C-1
Index
List of Tables
Table 2-1 Starting a Microsoft Windows NT Installation......................................2-3
Table 2-2 Setting Up Partitions for a Windows NT Installation.............................2-7
Table 2-3 Starting an Installation of Compaq Tru64 UNIX...................................2-8
Table 3-1 System Troubleshooting.......................................................................3-4
Table 3-2 Disk Drive Troubleshooting...............................................................3-11
Table 3-3 Audio Troubleshooting ......................................................................3-13
Table 3-4 Monitor Troubleshooting ...................................................................3-14
Table 4-1 Customer Support Checklist.................................................................4-2
Table A-1 Acoustics - Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 ....................A-5
Table B-1 Power Cord Set Requirements - By Country ....................................... B-2

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About This Guide
This guide is designed to be used as step-by-step instructions for installation
and as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades.
Text Conventions
This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:
Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between
two keys indicates that they should be pressed
simultaneously.
USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in
uppercase.
FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.
Menu Options,
Command Names,
Dialog Box Names
These elements appear in initial capital letters.
COMMANDS,
DIRECTORY NAMES,
and DRIVE NAMES
These elements appear in uppercase.
Type When you are instructed to type information, type
the information without pressing the Enter key.
Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type
the information and then press the Enter key.

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Symbols in Text
These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following
meanings.
WARNING: Text set off in this mannerindicatesthat failure to follow directions
in thewarning could result in bodilyharmor lossof life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions
could result indamage to equipment or loss of information.
IMPORTANT: Text set off in this mannerpresents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points
of information.
Symbols on Equipment
These icons may be located on equipment in areas where hazardous conditions
may exist.
Any surface orareaof the equipment marked withthese symbols
indicates the presence of electrical shockhazards. Enclosed area
contains no operator serviceable parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injuryfrom electrical shock hazards,
do not open this enclosure.
Any RJ-45 receptacle marked with these symbols indicates a Network
Interface Connection.
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofelectrical shock, fire,ordamage to
the equipment,do notplug telephone or telecommunications
connectors into this receptacle.

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Any surface orareaof the equipment marked withthese symbols
indicates thepresence of ahot surface orhot component.If this
surface is contacted, the potentialfor injury exists.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injuryfrom a hot component, allow
the surface to coolbeforetouching.
Power Supplies or Systems marked with these symbols
indicate the equipment is supplied by multiple sources of
power.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injuryfrom electrical shock,
remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from
the system.
Rack Stability
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,
be sure that:
■The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.
■The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.
■The stabilizing feet are attached to the rackif it isa single rack
installations.
■The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.
■A rack may become unstable if more than one component is extended for
any reason.Extendonlyone componentat a time.
Getting Help
If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you
can get further information and other help in the following locations.
Compaq Technical Support
You are entitled to free hardware technical telephone support for your product
for as long you own the product. A technical support specialist will help you
diagnose the problem or guide you to the next step in the warranty process.

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In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at
1-800-OK-COMPAQ1. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone
Center. Telephone numbers for world wide Technical Support Centers are
listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website by logging on to
the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:
■Technical support registration number (if applicable)
■Product serial number (s)
■Product model name(s) and numbers(s)
■Applicable error messages
■Add-on boards or hardware
■Third-party hardware or software
■Operating system type and revision level
■Detailed, specific questions
Compaq Website
The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest
drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website by
logging on to the Internet at http://www.compaq.com.
Compaq Authorized Reseller
For the name of your nearest Compaq Authorized Reseller:
■In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.
■In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.
■Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone
numbers.
1For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.