HP Brio 81XX User manual

Advanced Setup Guide
Online Guide
Date: Autumn 1997

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Advanced Setup Guide
Advanced Setup Guide

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The HP PC
The HP PC
The HP minitower PC provides the following components and features:
System Board
•Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) controller with two channels on the PCI bus:
❒A primary IDE channel for two IDE hard disk drives.
❒A secondary IDE channel for an IDE CD-ROM drive or a IDE hard disk drive.
•Rear panel connectors:
❒1 mouse socket
❒1 keyboard socket
❒1 display connector
❒1 parallel port
❒2 serial ports
❒2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
•Keyboard/mouse controller and interface.
•Six memory module sockets for DRAM main memory, allowing installation of up to 192 MB.
•Depending on the model, the video memory will be either:
❒1 MB integrated on the system board, upgradeable to 2MB, or
❒4 MB of video memory on a Matrox Graphics Architecture (MGA)
Millennium II card.

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The HP PC
•System ROM (using flash ROM technology) that can be easily updated with the latest firmware, using the Phlash.exe
program supplied with the firmware upgrade.
The system ROM contains:
❒The BIOS (system BIOS, video BIOS and low-option ROM).
❒The menu-driven Setup program with context-sensitive help
(in U.S. English only).
•Energy Star-compliant power management.
All PCs described in this manual have a power-saving capability in accordance with the Energy Star guidelines (U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency). Nevertheless, it is possible that some configurations (e.g. fully loaded multi-media
models) use slightly more than 30W in sleep mode, which is the limit required for obtaining the Energy Star label.
Inclusion of the Energy Star label indicates that your PC is Energy Star-compliant.
•HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution. This enables you to switch off your PC by clicking the Windows 95 Shut Down
command, and to switch it on by pressing the spacebar on your keyboard. In other words, you do not have to use the
ON/OFF button. The HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution therefore includes the HP Startkey keyboard.
•HP Off is a security feature that prevents the loss of data if the PC is accidentally switched off. If any open applications
are found with unsaved data, HP Off will ask if you wish to save them or not. If you choose to save the files, these will
then be safely closed and the shutdown procedure will continue, automatically switching off the power.
Backplane
•Six expansion card slots for the installation of:
❒Two 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards
and four 16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) cards, or
❒Three 32-bit PCI cards and three 16-bit ISA cards.

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Associated Documentation
Preinstalled Software
Your HP PC is preinstalled with the following operating software:
•BIOS: Phoenix.
•Operating system: Windows 95 provides you with configuration tools, Plug and Play mode, and many other features.
•Depending on the model you have purchased, your computer may also include: business applications, communication
software, and a range of information sources, tools, and utilities to better tailor your PC to suit your needs.
Associated Documentation
The following HP publications may also assist the reader of this manual:
•Communications - paper book providing guidance on how to set up your communications software.
•Getting Support - paper book explaining how to obtain HP support. The book also contains safety and warranty
information.
•Questions & Answers - paper document that answers your most commonly asked questions.
•Upgrade Guide - online book explaining how to upgrade your PC.
•Learning About Your HP PC - online help giving information about your computer.
For a list of available documentation, double-click the HP Guide to Documentation icon on the desktop, or press
the Information key on your keyboard.
If your PC is up and running but you are experiencing some problems, refer to the online support center on page 9.

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HP Centers
HP Centers
Double-click the icon on the desktop, or click on the Start menu and then HP Centers, or press the key on
your keyboard, to open the HP Centers window.
Once you have opened the HP Centers window you can access and use the following centers:
•Communications - communicate easily with the outside world1. You can set up your fax program, send a fax,
enable/disable fax reception, set up your answering machine, dial a phone number, and listen to your voice messages.
•Data Protection - make sure your data is secure and protected. You can protect your PC from viruses, back up your
data, maintain your hard disk (for example, scan it for errors), and restrict access to your PC.
•Network - share and access local network resources2. You can share and access printers, folders and files, fax modems,
CD-ROM drives, Internet connections, and so on.
•Welcome - discover what you can do with your PC and how to personalize it. You can register your PC, check your PC
settings, follow a PC tour, and see what documentation is available to you.
•Support - solve computer problems with the support tools and services provided by HP. You can diagnose hardware
problems, recover software applications that were preinstalled on your PC, access HP online support services, and run
Windows 95 troubleshooting tools.
1. Communications features are only available on communications models.
2. To use a local area network (LAN), you need to install a network card and software.

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HP Centers

Contents
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How to Use this Online Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The HP PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Associated Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
HP Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Purpose of the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The HP Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System Board Configuration Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Main Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Video Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2 Protecting and Using Your PC
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
HP Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Protecting Your PC from Virus Infections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintaining Your Disk and Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Improving File Access Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Increasing Disk Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
HP PC Ergonomic Power Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using Power Management in Windows 95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Enhanced Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Configuring Shortcut Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3 The HP Setup Program
HP/Phoenix BIOS Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Power-On Self-Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HP Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HP Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
HP Setup Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Setting a User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Saving Your Changes and Leaving Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power Management in the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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4 Business Communications Options
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
What Is a Modem? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
How Your Modem Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Modem Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Software Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Viewing the Software Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Basic AT Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Modem Response Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5 Using Sound on Your PC
Why Do I Need Sound? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Running the Audio Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Testing Your Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Use the Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
How to Connect the Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Connecting a MIDI Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Setting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Software Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Viewing the Software Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Playing CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Recording Your Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Mixing Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6 Peripheral Connections
Backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
External Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Connections for Models with Integrated Video Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Connections for Models with MGA Millennium II Video Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Sound Card Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
AUX In Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
CD Audio Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Telephone Answering Device Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Connecting Audio Devices to the Rear Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Modem Card Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Telephone Connections for the U.S. and Canada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
International Telephone Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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7 Technical Characteristics
System Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
VESA Feature Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Checking Resource Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

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Introducing the Advanced Setup Guide
The Advanced Setup Guide is an online document that can be read directly from the screen or can be printed out, keeping
the same book structure as seen online.

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Overview
Overview
The HP PC has everything you need in a high performance computer. On certain models, performance is further
enhanced by advanced features incorporating the latest in sound and communications capabilities.
As a data modem, your computer operates at line speeds of up to 33,6 kbps (bits per second). And, as a fax modem, it
can send and receive at rates of up to 14,4 kbps.
Your HP PC supports full audio capability. The sound card’s features can be used by any application that supports audio
capability.
Purpose of the Guide
The Advanced Setup Guide is intended to provide users with information on the system characteristics of the HP PC
computers. This technical information can be used as a guideline to upgrade different components.
For more detailed information concerning memory, mass storage devices, processors, and how to upgrade your PC, refer
to the Upgrade Guide.
As well as referring to the technical information and peripheral connection possibilities, this guide can be helpful in
assisting you in protecting and setting up your system, managing your disks, and using the HP Setup program.
The HP Setup Program
The HP Setup program (in English only) is menu-driven, with context-sensitive help, and should be used to check your
configuration when you first start up your PC. The HP Setup program can be used to verify the main memory, cache
memory and video settings. For mass storage devices, use the HP Setup program for all settings during installation and
upgrading.

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System Board
System Board
The following system board block diagram will help you identify where the different components and connections are
located on the board. Refer to the section “System Board Configuration Switches” on page 20 for switch settings.
Main
Memory
Sockets
Cache
Memory
3.3v
Status Panel
External Battery
Connector
Speaker Connector
Hard Disk Drive Connector
CD-ROM Drive Connector
Floppy Drive Connector
Power Supply
Backplane Connector
Mouse
Keyboard
Parallel
Serial A
Video
Serial B
VESA Feature
Connector Switch Bank Battery Processor Socket VRM
Ultra VGA Controller
(available on some
models only)

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System Board Configuration Switches
System Board Configuration Switches
The system board configuration switches are used to configure certain aspects of the computer.
Switch Switch function:
1 - 4, 7-8 Processor speed, see next table
5 Password:
Open = enabled (default)
Closed = disabled / clear User and Administrator passwords
6 Prevents changes to the PC’s configuration (in CMOS) in the Setup program:
Open = normal (default)
Closed = clear CMOS
9 Keyboard power-on:
Open = disabled
Closed = enabled (default)
10 Not used
This illustration
shows the switch
settings, and the
position of the switch
on the system board.