HP Compaq GX5000Z CTO User manual

Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq Business PC
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Quick Setup & Getting Started
HP Compaq Business PC
First Edition (January 2007)
Document Part Number: 440790-001

About This Book
This guide provides basic information about setting up and maintaining
your computer.
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Table of contents
1 Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer ........................................................................ 1
Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting ............................................................... 2
: Connect External Devices .................................................................. 3 Step 3
Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components ....................................................... 4
: Connect the Power Cords .................................................................. 5 Step 5
Step 6: Turn On the Computer and Install the Microsoft Operating
System ............................................................................................................ 6
Step 7: Turn Off the Computer ....................................................................... 7
2 Getting Started
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates ..................................................... 9
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers ........................................................... 9
Customizing the Monitor Display .................................................................. 10
HP Backup and Recovery Manager ............................................................. 10
Finding More Information .............................................................................. 12
Using the Documentation and Diagnostics CD ............................................. 12
Basic Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 13
Helpful Hints ............................................................................... 13
Before You Call for Technical Support ....................................... 15
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1 Quick Setup
Step 1: Unpack the Computer
WARNING! 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 Documentation
and Diagnostics CD.
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Step 2: Confirm the Voltage Setting
Ensure that the voltage select switch for the power supply is set to the
correct voltage for your region (115 volts or 230 volts).
CAUTION: 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 the computer.
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Step 3: Connect External Devices
Connect the monitor, mouse, keyboard, and network cables.
NOTE: Arrangement and number of connectors may vary by
model.
1 Power Cord Connector 7 Parallel Connector
2 Voltage Select Switch 8 Monitor Connector
3 PS/2 Mouse Connector (green) 9 Microphone Connector (pink)
4 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
(purple) 10 Line-Out Connector for powered audio devices (green)
5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 11 Line-In Audio Connector (blue)
6 Serial Connector 12 RJ-45 Network Connector
NOTE: If a PCI graphics card is installed, the connectors on the card and the
system board may be used at the same time. Some settings may need to be
changed in Computer Setup to use both connectors. For information about Boot
Order, refer to the Computer Setup (F10) Utility Guide on the Documentation and
Diagnostics CD.
CAUTION: Do not add optional hardware or third-party devices to
the computer until the operating system is successfully installed.
Doing so may cause errors and may prevent the operating system
from installing properly.
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Step 4: Identify Front Panel Components
NOTE: The illustration shown below may look different than your
computer model.
1 Optical Drive 7 Headphone Connector
2 Optical Drive Activity Light 8 Microphone Connector
3 5.25" Expansion Bay 9 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports
4 3.5" Expansion Bay (optional Media
Card Reader shown)1 10 Optical Drive Eject Button
5 Dual-State Power Button 11 Power On Light
6 Hard Drive Activity Light
1 The 3.5" bay may be populated with a diskette drive or a media card reader, or it may be covered by
a bezel blank.
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