HP Vectra XA 6/xxx User manual

HP Vectra XA
6/xxx
User’s Guide

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User’s Guide

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Important Safety Information
If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC 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 is disconnected from the power by
removing the power cord from the power outlet. This means the PC
must be located close to a power outlet that is easily accessible.
For your safety, never remove the PC’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
before switching it on again.
WARNING To avoid electric shock, do not open the power supply.
This HP PC is a class 1 laser product. Do not attempt to make any
adjustment of the laser units.
Important Ergonomic Information
It is strongly recommended that you read the ergonomic information
before using your PC. This information is found in the HP Vectra online
help on your PC.

Contents
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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Unpacking Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting Audio Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Connecting the Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting and Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Starting Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stopping Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting an Administrator Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting a User Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Information and Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2 How to Install Accessories In Your PC
Accessories You Can Install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Removing and Replacing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Replacing the Cover after Installing Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Moving and Replacing the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Main Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Upgrading the MGA Millennium Board Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing Mass Storage Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting IDE Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Configuring an IDE Device After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Rear Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing an IDE Hard Disk Drive in the Bottom Shelf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing a Tape Drive in the Bottom Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing Accessory Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuring Accessory Boards with Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Installing the Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Installing an OverDrive Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Installing the Security Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3 Troubleshooting Your PC
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HP Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
If Your PC Does Not Start Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Display is Blank and There Are No Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
If you are Unable to Change any Values in Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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If a POST Error Message is Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
If You Cannot Turn Off Your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If Your PC Has a Hardware Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Display Does Not Work Properly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If Your Keyboard Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
If Your Mouse Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
If Your Printer Does Not Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
If the Flexible Disk Drive Does Not Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
If the Hard Disk Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
If the CD-ROM Drive Has a Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
If an Accessory Board Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
If Your PC Has a Software Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
If You Have Forgotten Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
If Your Application Software Does Not Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
If the Date and Time are Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
If You Have a Network Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
If Your PC Has an Audio Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Technical Information Needed for Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
System Board Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Consumption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O Addresses Used by Your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
The HP Summary Screen and Setup Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
HP Summary Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the HP Setup Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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Configuring Your Network Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Controlling the Network Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Controlling the Remote Program Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Configuring the PCI Integrated Ethernet Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Saving Your Changes and Leaving SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
4 Hewlett Packard Support and Information Services
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Your HP Authorized Reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
HP SupportPack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
HP Support Assistant CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Hewlett-Packard Information Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
HP Forum on CompuServe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
HP Forum on America Online. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
HP BBS Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
HP World Wide Web Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
HP FAXback on Demand—HP FIRST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
HP Audio Tips (USA only) HP Automated Support Directory. . . . . . . . 70
Ordering Drivers and BIOS on Diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
HP Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Hewlett-Packard Telephone Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Lifeline Telephone Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
HP Network Phone-in Support Service (NPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Hewlett-Packard Marketing Headquarters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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1
Setting Up and Using Your PC

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Unpacking Your PC
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Unpacking Your PC
1When you receive your PC, unpack all the components.
WARNING If you have any doubt that you can lift the PC or display safely, do not
try to move it without help.
2Place the PC on a sturdy desk near to easily accessible power outlets,
with enough space for the keyboard, mouse, and any other
accessories.
3Position the PC so that its rear connectors are easily accessible.
4Place the display on top of the computer. If you have a large display,
place it next to the computer. Refer to the display’s manual for
information about the display.
Operating System Your PC’s operating system is packed separately inside the box that
contains your PC.
Installation Tools No tools are required to set up your PC. However, if you plan to install a
disk drive or an accessory board in your PC, you will need a flat-blade
screwdriver. For further information about installing accessories, "How
to Install Accessories In Your PC", on page 13.
Manuals
Mouse
Computer Power Cord
Display Power Cord
Typical Display
Computer
Keyboard
CD-ROM Kit

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connecting the Mouse, Keyboard, Display and Printer
Connect the mouse, keyboard, and display to the back of the computer.
The connectors are shaped to go in one way only. Tighten the
display cable attachment screws.
Connect the printer cable to the back of the computer and tighten the
attachment screws. Use the connector labeled:
•Parallel (25-pin parallel connector) for a parallel device
•Serial A (9-pin serial connector) for a serial device
•Serial B (9-pin serial connector) for a second serial device.
Mouse
Keyboard
MGA Millennium video
display connector
Parallel Connector Serial Connector

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting to a Network
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Connecting to a Network
Use the information on this page if your PC comes with an HP-supplied
integrated network solution connector. Let your Network
Administrator know you are connecting your PC to the network.
Connect the network cable to one of the RJ-45 UTP (Unshielded
Twisted Pair) LAN connectors.
•If you are going to use “remote power on”, then connect to the 10BT
connector.
•If you have 10/100BT hubs, connect to the 10/100BT connector. This
connector provides “remote wakeup”, but not remote “remote power
on”.
For information about “remote power” and “remote wake”, refer to
"Controlling the Remote Program Load", on page 52.
To enable your network connection, refer to the Integrated Network
Interface Submenu in the Configuration Menu of the HP Setup
program. (You can find additional information in the online Network
Administrator’s Guide.)
10/100BT Connector
10BT Connector

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting Audio Accessories
Connecting Audio Accessories
If your PC has multimedia capabilities, it will have a Headphones jack
and a Microphone jack on the rear panel. An audio Line In jack, an
audio Line Out jack, and a MIDI interface connector (“SPK OUT”) are
also located on the rear panel.
WARNING To avoid discomfort from unexpected noise, always turn the volume
down before connecting headphones or speakers.
Listening to loud sounds for prolonged periods may permanently
damage your hearing. Before putting on headphones, place them
around your neck and turn the volume down. When you put on the
headphones, slowly increase the volume until you find a comfortable
listening level, and leave the volume control in that position.
NOTE
The internal speaker and the Line Out jack on the rear of
your PC are deactivated when you use the Headphones
jack.
The internal speaker is deactivated when you use the
Line Out jack.
The audio accessories shown
here (microphone, speakers, and hifi system) are
not supplied with your PC.

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Connecting the Power Cords
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Connecting the Power Cords
1If fitted, remove the label covering the computer’s power connector.
2Connect the power cords to the display and the computer. (The
connectors are shaped to go in one way only.)
3Connect the display’s power cord and the computer’s power cord to
a grounded outlet.
WARNING 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 is disconnected from the power by removing the power cord
from the power outlet. This means the PC must be located close to a
power outlet that is easily accessible.
Display
Power Cord
Computer
Power Cord
Grounded Outlet

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
Your PC’s Hardware Control Panel
Your PC’s hardware control panel is on the front of your PC.
Power On/Off Button Press this button to turn the power on or off to your PC.
Reset Button Press this button to restart your PC without having to turn off your PC.
PC Lock Button Press this button to lock your PC’s keyboard and mouse while you are
away from the PC for a short period of time. Your applications will
remain active. You unlock the PC by entering a password (see "Setting
a User Password", on page 10).
Network Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your PC is accessing the network.
Hard Disk Activity Light This light glows/flickers when your hard disk drive is being accessed.
The hard disk activity light only works if you have an IDE hard disk
drive, which comes with your Vectra PC. If you replace this drive with a
SCSI hard disk drive, this light will not work.
NOTE If your PC comes with an audio board, the front panel controls will be
different. You will also have controls for the audio board on the front
panel.
Power On/Off
Reset
Button
PC Lock Button
Network Activity Light
Hard Disk Activity Light

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Starting and Stopping Your PC
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Starting and Stopping Your PC
Starting Your PC
1Before you start your PC, always switch on the display first.
2Start your PC in one of these ways:
•press the power button on the front panel
•press the space bar.
When you switch on the computer, the computer carries out the
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) while the Vectra logo is displayed. If
you wish to view the POST details, press to get the HP
Summary Screen. If there is an error in the POST, the error will
automatically be displayed.
3If you have set a password in the PC’s Setup program, the password
prompt displays after the POST has completed. If the Password
prompt is displayed, type your password and press to be
able to use the PC.
Stopping Your PC
To stop the PC, make sure that you have exited all programs and the
operating system (if necessary), and then press the power button on
the control panel.
Refer to the operating system manual for details of how to exit the
operating system.

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1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Setting Passwords
Setting Passwords
You can set two passwords, the administrator password and the user
password, to provide two levels of protection for your PC. You set both
passwords in the Security menu group of the Setup program.
Setting an Administrator Password
Set the Administrator Password to protect the PC’s configuration in
Setup. An Administrator Password can provide a power-on password
prompt to prevent your PC being started or used in your absence. You
can also use this password to start the PC when the keyboard (and
mouse) are locked—you must type the password and press
to unlock the keyboard (refer to “Power-On Password” in the
Administrator Password Submenu of the Security Menu in the HP
Setup program).
If you have set both an Administrator Password and a User Password,
and you enter the Setup program by using the User Password, you will
be restricted in your ability to change setup items. If you enter the
Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no
restrictions.
To set an Administrator Password:
1Start the Setup Program. Refer to "Using the HP Setup Program", on
page 54.
2Select the Security menu group.
3Select the “Administrator Password” submenu.
4Choose the “Set Administrator Password” setup item. You will be
asked to enter your password twice. Be sure to save your changes
before you exit the Setup program.
To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a
password, but do not enter anything in the password field. Press return
and then press return a second time to confirm your action.
NOTE If you forget your password, refer to "If You Have Forgotten Your
Password", on page 45.

1 Setting Up and Using Your PC
Setting Passwords
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Setting a User Password
A user password can only be set if an Administrator Password has
already been set.
Set a User Password to:
•provide a power-on password prompt to prevent your PC from being
started or used in your absence
•start the PC when the keyboard (and mouse) are locked—you must
type the password and press to unlock the keyboard (refer
to “Power-On Password” in the Administrator Password Submenu of
the Security Menu in the HP Setup program).
If you have set both an Administrator Password and a User Password,
and you enter the Setup program by using the User Password, you will
be restricted in your ability to change setup items. If you enter the
Setup program with an Administrator Password, you will have no
restrictions.
To set a User Password:
1Start the Setup Program. Refer to "Using the HP Setup Program", on
page 54.
2Select the Security menu group.
3Select the “User Password” submenu.
4Choose the “Set User Password” setup item. You will be asked to
enter your password twice. Be sure to save your changes before you
exit the Setup program.
To remove the password, follow the same procedure as to set a
password, but do not enter anything in the password field. Press return
and then press return a second time to confirm your action.
NOTE If you forget your password, refer to "If You Have Forgotten Your
Password", on page 45.