HP Kayak XW A2-U2-W2 User manual

HP Kayak XW
PC Workstation
User’s Guide
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User’s Guide
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Welcome to Your HP Kayak XW PC Workstation
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hewlett-Packard
Kayak XW PC Workstation. Your high-performance PC Workstation is
equipped with:
•One or two PentiumTM II 266 or 300 MHz processors in slots for easy
processor upgrading.
•Intel 440LX AGPset optimized for Pentium II for concurrent
transactions through the processor bus, AGP bus, PCI bus, and
memory.
•Processor-integrated level-two cache for improved performance.
•32 MB, 64 MB, or 128 MB of SDRAM ECC (error correcting code)
DIMM memory, upgradeable to 512 MB.
•A state-of-the-art 3d graphics adaptor that supports OpenGL
acceleration.
•An integrated Ultra ATA-33 controller on the PCI bus supporting the
fastest IDE devices.
•An integrated Ultra wide 16-bit SCSI controller on the PCI bus (data
transfer rate of up to 40 MB per second) dedicated to internal hard
disk drives (HDDs).
•An integrated Ultra narrow 8-bit SCSI 8-bit controller on the PCI bus
(data transfer rate of up to 20 MB per second) for internal and
external peripherals.
•A RAIDport™connector for acceleration of Ultra wide 16-bit SCSI
channel with one or two hard disks.
•A 32-bit PCI 10BT/100TX autosensing Ethernet LAN controller with
remote power-on and wake-up capability.
•Seven mass storage shelves:
❒Five front-access shelves
❒Two internal shelves.
•Six slots for accessory boards:
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❒One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot
❒Three 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) slots
❒One 16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slot
❒One combination ISA or PCI slot.
•A CD-ROM drive.
•An integrated 16-bit full duplex high fidelity audio interface.
•An HP enhanced keyboard.
•A Labtec stereo headset with boom microphone.
•Headphones jack, microphone jack, and volume control on the
front panel.
•An HP UltraFlow cooling system with multiple temperature-
regulated fans to optimize cooling.
•MIDI interface connector (one channel), audio Microphone IN jack,
audio LINE IN jack, and audio LINE OUT jack on the rear panel.
•One 8-bit SCSI connector, one parallel port, two USB connections,
two mini DIN connectors (keyboard and mouse), and two serial
ports on the rear panel.
•System BIOS and Video BIOS stored in Flash ROMs (for easy
upgrading).
•BIOS support for ISA “Plug and Play” accessory board configuration.
NOTE The PentiumTM II processor installed in your HP Kayak XW PC
Workstation provides the best performance when used with 32-bit
operating systems and applications.
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Who This Manual Is For
This manual is for anyone who wants to:
•Set up the PC Workstation for the first time.
•Configure the PC Workstation.
•Add accessories to the PC Workstation.
•Troubleshoot problems on the PC Workstation.
•Find out where to get more information and support.
Important Safety Information
WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC 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
your national regulations. This PC Workstation is disconnected from
the power by removing the power cord from the power outlet. This
means the PC Workstation must be located close to a power outlet that
is easily accessible.
For your safety, never remove the PC Workstation’s cover without first
removing the power cord from the power outlet, and any connection to
a telecommunications network. Always replace the cover on the
PC Workstation before switching it on again.
To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside.
This HP PC Workstation is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to
make any adjustment to the laser units.
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WARNING There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly installed. For
your safety, never attempt to recharge, disassemble, or burn the old
battery. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. The battery is a lithium battery
which does not contain heavy metals; nevertheless, in order to protect
the environment, do not dispose of the batteries in household waste.
Please return used batteries to the shop from which you bought them,
to the dealer from whom you purchased the PC, or to Hewlett Packard,
so that they can either be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
sound way. Returned used batteries will be accepted free of charge.
Important Ergonomic Information
It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information
before using your PC Workstation. If you are using Windows NT 4.0,
open the Start menu in the task bar and select Help. Then double-click
the help topic “Working in Comfort”.
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Contents
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC Workstation
Unpacking Your PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting an External SCSI Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Your PC Workstation’s Hardware Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Starting and Stopping Your PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Starting Your PC Workstation for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Initializing Your Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creating Back-up Diskettes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting Your PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stopping Your PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using Your HP Enhanced Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting a User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recycling an Old HP PC Workstation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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2 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Workstation
Supported HP Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Removing and Replacing the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Moving the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Main Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Completing the Installation of a Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Installing a Drive in a Front-Access Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Completing the Installation of a Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Installing Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installing the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installing a Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
3 Troubleshooting Your PC Workstation
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HP Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
HP Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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