HP Compaq dx2000 MT User manual

Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2000
Models
Document Part Number: 359503-001
February 2004
This guide provides basic information about setting up and
maintaining your computer.

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Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq Business Desktops dx2000 Models
First Edition (February 2004)
Document Part Number: 359503-001

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide iii
Contents
1 Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–3
Step 3: Connect External Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–4
Step 4: Front Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–5
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–6
Step 6: Turn On the Personal Computer and Install the Operating System . . . . . . . . . 1–7
Step 7: Turn Off the Personal Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–8
2 Getting Started
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
File System Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–2
Customizing the Monitor Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Protecting Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
Restore Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–4
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–5
Basic Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Helpful Hints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–6
Solving General Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–8
Solving Hardware Installation Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–11
Index

iv Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Contents

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–1
1
Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer

1–2 Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide
Quick Setup
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. For
more information, refer to the documentation provided with your
product.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to your equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is
an important safety feature.
■Plug the power cord in a grounded (earthed) outlet that is easily
accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the monitor by unplugging the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, read the Safety & Comfort Guide. It
describes proper workstation setup, posture, and health and work habits for
computer users, and provides important electrical and mechanical safety
information. This guide is located on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo
and on the hard drive or on the Documentation CD that is included with the
product.

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–3
Quick Setup
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting
ÄCAUTION: You should not need to change the voltage setting; however,
you should verify that the voltage selection is compatible with your local
power specifications. Failure to do so could result in damage to your
computer.

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Quick Setup
Step 3: Connect External Devices
Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.
Rear Panel Connectors (Arrangement of connectors may vary by
model.)
ÄCAUTION: Do not add optional hardware devices to your personal
computer until the operating system is successfully installed. Doing so may
cause errors and may prevent the operating system from installing
properly.
1Power cord connector
2Voltage select switch
3Mouse connector
4Keyboard connector
5Universal Serial Bus (USB)
connectors
6Serial connector
7Parallel port connector
8Monitor connector
9Audio/Line-in connector
-Headphone/Line-out
connector
qMicrophone connector
wGameport connector

Quick Setup & Getting Started Guide 1–5
Quick Setup
Step 4: Front Panel Components
Front Panel Components
1Optical Disc drive 75 1/4 inch expansion bay
2Optical Disc drive activity light 8Dual-state power button
3Diskette drive (optional) 9System activity light
4Diskette drive activity light
(optional) -Power-on light
5Diskette drive eject button
(optional) qUSB connectors
6Optical Disc drive eject button

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Quick Setup
Step 5: Connect the Power Cords
Connect the power cords and graphic cord as shown. Turn on the
monitor, then turn on the personal computer.
ÅWARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
■Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is
an important safety feature.
■Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is
easily accessible at all times.
■Disconnect power from the personal computer by unplugging the
power cord from either the electrical outlet or the personal computer.